2024-05-09 02:00
A new line of Initial D apparel and merchandise is launching soon at Don Quijote stores across Japan starting on May 11, 2024. Products vary from themed shirts and shorts to items like key… Read More
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2024-05-08 23:00
A 1/144 revival of a plastic model kit of the original 1980 Gundam is available on display at the Shizuoka Hobby Show. The kit should be available for consumers to purchase and build some… Read More
2024-05-08 22:00
In an online investors’ Q&A with Nintendo, representatives have confirmed that the Switch 2 successor will continue to use the Nintendo account system. The entire Q&A is avai… Read More
2024-05-08 21:00
With 2.2 of Honkai: Star Rail, we now have a Harmony Trailblazer path for our avatar alongside Destruction and Preservation and a “Keeping Up with Star Rail” trailer introducin… Read More
2024-05-08 20:30
Sunrise and Bandai Namco Filmworks opened a new website titled Sunrise Robot Laboratory. The studio will use this site to promote its classic robot anime titles outside the Mobile Suit Gun… Read More
2024-05-08 20:00
Back on May 4, 2024, multiple VShojo Vtubers performed Goddess of Victory: NIKKE song covers as part of an Anniversary Music Special, and now music videos for each one are live. People can… Read More
2024-05-08 19:30
Bandai Namco confirmed the release date for Hatsuboshi Gakuen: The Idolmaster. The new mobile game, which also forms the sixth "brand" in The Idolmaster franchise, will be available on May… Read More
2024-05-08 19:00
When we get a traditional game being prepared for a VR adaptation, I always wonder if it is the right decision. Would it work in VR? Does it need to make that leap? Umurangi Generation is… Read More
2024-05-08 18:30
Megahouse transformed another One Piece character into a child for its RunRunRun figure line, as Nefertari Vivi is dashing this way. Pre-orders for the 7,920 yen (~$51) statue open in Japa… Read More
2024-05-08 18:00
Square Enix announced a new Final Fantasy XIV Moogle Treasure Trove event with an Ufiti mount and Domakin minion will come to the game ahead of FFXIV Dawntrail. Things start on May 14, 202… Read More
2024-05-08 17:30
Kotobukiya shared more prototype images for its upcoming Mega Man X, Axl, Sigma, and Bass model kits from Capcom's Mega Man metaseries. All of them appeared at the 62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show… Read More
2024-05-08 17:00
McDonald’s UK announced the latest Happy Meal plush toys involves Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty dressed as Yu-Gi-Oh monsters and characters. The items are available now, and fiv… Read More
2024-05-08 16:30
Bandai Namco announced the Gundam Breaker 4 release date first in Japan during a showcase, then worldwide. It will appear in every region on August 29, 2024, and a physical launch edition… Read More
2024-05-08 16:00
I’ve played a lot of mobile games in my time, but few carry the level of presentation and style that Solo Leveling: Arise possesses outside of the HoYoVerse games. This 3D action-RPG… Read More
2024-05-08 15:30
While we know how the FFVII Ever Crisis Crisis Core and original stories will go, The First Soldier parts are shrouded in a bit more mystery, however a new chapter with Rosen appears to be… Read More
2024-05-08 13:30
Kotobukiya revealed its first Armored Core 6 model kit, and it will be based on V.IV Rusty's Schneider Nachtreiher/40E Steel Haze. The company showcased an unpainted prototype of the kit a… Read More
2024-05-08 13:00
MAPPA announced another run of the collaboration merchandise between the TV anime Chainsaw Man and the street brand Peace and After. This collection, which was only available to pre-order… Read More
2024-05-08 03:00
Takara Tomy and Kotobukiya will release a series of Zoids plastic model kits that turn the robots into cute girls. The project will officially start in 2025.
Illustrator Nidy designed th… Read More
2024-05-08 02:30
Sanrio announced a Rainy Day event featuring four Sanrio characters dressed up in raincoats and holding umbrellas. The event will run from June 7, 2024 to July 9, 2024 at Sanrio’s Ha… Read More
2024-05-07 23:30
Spike Chunsoft announced that PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC (via Steam) ports of Master Detective Archives Rain Code will appear on July 18, 2024. This release will feature additional… Read More
2024-05-07 23:00
Besto Game Team added around 15 new Idol Showdown songs onto its OST playlist on YouTube. You can listen to all of them (including previous ones) online.
There are now a total of 50 Idol… Read More
2024-05-07 21:30
Bandai Spirits will display a plastic model of the Winged Dragon of Ra from Yu-Gi-Oh at the 62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show. The event will run from May 8 to 12, 2024, at the Twin Messe in Shizuo… Read More
2024-05-07 21:00
Kaiyodo announced that pre-orders for the new Ninja Gaiden Revoltech figure of protagonist Ryu Hayabusa will open soon. The figure will be the first collaboration between Kaiyodo and Koei… Read More
2024-05-07 20:00
Atlus announced that a new showcase video for the upcoming SMT V: Vengeance will appear on May 10, 2024 at 9:30am JST. The company also introduced a variety of returning and demons that wi… Read More
2024-05-07 19:00
When players go through Metaphor: ReFantazio, its gameplay will involve spending six in-game months going on a road trip in the Gauntlet Runner to garner support for a push to become the k… Read More
2024-05-07 18:30
PQube announced it picked up a second otome game called Celestia: Chain of Fate. Like Genso Manege, there’s no release window beyond “soon” and it will appear on both the… Read More
2024-05-07 18:00
Mages has revealed the main characters for Memories Off Sousou: Not Always True. The new title will appear as the ninth mainline entry to the long-running visual novel series.
The player… Read More
2024-05-07 17:30
HoYoVerse announced that its Honkai: Star Rail Mimo bot for Discord servers is now live. However, due to demand, we may also see issues when attempting to actually use it.
How it works i… Read More
2024-05-07 17:00
Square Enix issued an update on the status of both preferred and congested worlds for FFXIV. While the Server Status site offers on-the-fly updates, this is the developer’s official… Read More
2024-05-07 16:30
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom eached 20 million sales, Nintendo announced. This makes it the ninth best-selling Switch game since the console’s release.
Nintendo made t… Read More
2024-05-07 16:00
V Rising finally left early access on the PC, with Stunlock Studios sharing its complete 1.0 form. I am the type of person who doesn't usually check out a game in early access, so I was lo… Read More
2024-05-07 15:30
Konami Amusement announced that it will release Dance Dance Revolution World, a brand-new entry to the arcade dancing rhythm game series, though the company has yet to reveal the new entry… Read More
2024-05-07 15:00
HoYoVerse shared a new Honkai: Star Rail music video for the Robin song “Sway to My Beat.” The track, or at least its chorus, should soon sound familiar to players, as it is th… Read More
2024-05-07 14:46
Microsoft announced it closed several studios under its Bethesda and Zenimax branches, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Some of the affected developers will be let go, while ot… Read More
2024-05-07 13:00
Nintendo's Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that his company will reveal a new console that acts as the successor to Nintendo Switch within "this fiscal year." The company's president made t… Read More
2024-05-06 22:00
SuperGroupies announced that the two watches in the Bloodborne apparel and fashion collection have been restocked. The SuperGroupies Bloodborne watches cost $270/¥29,700 yen each, and… Read More
2024-05-06 21:00
In preparation for the release of season two of the popular anime series, the official Oshi no Ko social media account teased a crossover collaboration with Hololive Vtuber Usada Pekora. T… Read More
2024-05-06 20:00
Although Hades II is largely the same game as its predecessor, Supergiant Games delivered some interesting mechanical changes that make the sequel a much stronger experience. After spendin… Read More
2024-05-06 20:00
Atlus is offering Nahobeeho credit card stickers to fans who sign up for the Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance newsletter. The offer is available until May 20, 2024 or while supplies last… Read More
2024-05-06 19:00
I confess that I've never really bought in to the whole "Vtubers as idols" thing. I've always thought of them as streamers first and musicians or performers second, despite liking a good… Read More
2024-05-06 18:30
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced a Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree DLC video contest called Return to Grace. People who enter have a chance to win items like a ten foot tall Mess… Read More
2024-05-06 18:00
On May 5, 2024, Idol Corp teased on social media that an existing Vtuber would join the company, sharing a silhouette of the person who would be joining the company. Its May 6, 2024 Idol A… Read More
2024-05-06 17:30
Supergiant Games announced Hades 2 is now in early access on both Steam and the Epic Games Store storefronts. The company announced it will remain in this phase until “at least throu… Read More
2024-05-06 17:00
A new event preview appeared on HoYolab, detailing the rewards and activities coming to Honkai: Star Rail in the Dreamjoy Memoir event. The event is set to go live alongside the Version 2… Read More
2024-05-06 16:30
The new Genshin Impact Arataki Itto event Iridescent Arataki Rockin' for Life Tour de Force of Awesomeness rhythm game event is now live in the game until May 27, 2024. To go along with it… Read More
2024-05-06 15:55
Square Enix announced that DDoS attacks hit the Final Fantasy XIV servers worldwide, with FFXIV social media accounts in North America, Japan, and other regions alerting us to the situatio… Read More
2024-05-06 15:00
As part of the 1.5 anniversary event, Shift Up announced that Goddess of Victory: NIKKE players will get one free character per day via a Free Daily Recruit Event. This announcement appear… Read More
2024-05-06 14:00
During the 2.2 Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, we learned about the upcoming Harmonious Choir: The Great Septimus Echo of War boss Salutations of Ashen Dreams, and now we know the rewar… Read More
2024-05-06 13:30
Beat Games and Oculus VR announced that Beat Saber will not be supported on the Meta Quest 1 starting on November 2, 2024, with no new updates, customer support, and other elements being c… Read More
2024-05-06 13:00
Delicious in Dungeon, also known as Dungeon Meshi, premiered on Netflix on January 4, 2024. A rare weekly release for the streaming platform, the anime about adventurers eating monsters as… Read More
2024-05-05 19:00
We’re living in a rather fortunate time. Konami is poised to bring original Suikoden game and its sequel back via Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars… Read More
2024-05-05 16:00
Oshi no Ko was the runaway hit of the Spring 2023 season, with its stellar production values, award-winning opening song, and pointed critique of the Japanese entertainment industry. Howev… Read More
2024-05-05 13:00
When you get a game that involves small, intricate movements or adjustments, you may find yourself wishing for a mouse to ensure everything looks the way you want. Likewise, ones with a cr… Read More
2024-05-04 19:00
The Summer Hikaru Died is one of those manga series that sticks with you, especially as we learn more about situations and characters. It’s always unnerving, and we keep seeing Mokum… Read More
2024-05-04 18:10
Ahead of every new Trailblaze Mission in Honkai: Star Rail, HoYoVerse offers notes on them, and the one for “Penacony — Beauty and Destruction” says some characters won&r&hellip…Read More
2024-05-04 16:00
Creativity has always been a staple of the Star Wars Brand, and the new line of manga adaptations is a shining example of just that. Viz Media released manga adaptations of existing Star W… Read More
2024-05-04 13:00
Adult’s Picture Book is one of those manga series that mixes these poignant, heartfelt, dramatic moments involving a new family with lighthearted slice-of-life asides and love. How?… Read More
2024-05-04 04:30
Sanrio and mofusand collaboration keychains are now available in gacha machines around Japan. They feature the mofusand cats wearing outfits that resemble Sanrio mascots’.
Each att… Read More
2024-05-04 00:10
Hololive Vtubers Houshou Marine and Kobo Kanaeru released a new song titled “III” alongside an anime-style music video for it. In addition, Cover announced a new line of Housho… Read More
2024-05-03 21:00
Rabbit and Bear Studios announced the release of a new patch for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. The patch aims to fix issues related with party members disappearing from the game under… Read More
2024-05-03 20:00
Good Smile Company revealed its latest Blue Archive Chocopuni plush toys of Ako, Chinatsu, Hina, and Iori, as well as its Aru Nendoroid. The Nendoroid will come to Japan in October 2024 an… Read More
2024-05-03 19:00
After talking with other Holostars Tempus members Shinri Josuiji, Machina x Flayon, and Banzoin Hakka, Siliconera got a chance to talk with the leader of the squad Gavis Bettel after Holol… Read More
2024-05-03 18:30
Lollipop Chainsaw RePop is likely getting a physical release. While no official confirmation has been given, designer Yoshimi Yasuda made the suggestion via social media.
Yasuda made a p… Read More
2024-05-03 18:00
On May 11, 2024, a One Piece Cafe will open in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it will sell themed food and merchandise. The opening day celebration will run between 11am PT and 2pm PT and include… Read More
2024-05-03 17:30
The Helldivers 2 PC version on Steam will require a PSN account soon, Sony announced. All players will need to link their Steam accounts to a PSN one by June 4, 2024.
In an announcement… Read More
2024-05-03 17:00
VReverie and Salmon Lordette announced that the Vtuber will graduate on May 20, 2024. She previously had been open about her health issues in the past online,
As a reminder, Salmon… Read More
2024-05-03 16:30
The latest Honkai: Star Rail Myriad Celestia trailer is live, and it features a look at the backstory of Robin and Sunday by showing them as children. We get to see younger versions of the… Read More
2024-05-03 16:00
If there is one element of the anime industry holding it back, it is the production committee system. It puts the bulk of the money back into the pockets of a select number of executives a… Read More
2024-05-03 15:30
People who purchased D: The Game The Collector’s Edition for the 3DO found that instead of pressed discs, Limited Run Games shipped the item with burned CD-R discs unplayable on the… Read More
2024-05-03 15:00
The third batch of Kingdom Hearts wafers with cards will come out in Japan on June 3, 2024. You’ll be able to purchase them from the snack corners of stores all across Japan.
In to… Read More
2024-05-03 14:00
It looks like the Switch is going to get a Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition game in the near future. The ESRB “leaked” the news by rating the upcoming game. [Thanks, … Read More
2024-05-03 13:00
Each season of anime there is ideally that one show that grips you and never lets go. Fortunately, the Spring 2024 anime season continues this tradition with the most underrated series tha… Read More
2024-05-03 03:00
Bandai Namco shared an update concerning Ride Kamens release date, and it noted the new Kamen Rider-themed mobile game will be made available in late May 2024. The game will feature a comp… Read More
2024-05-03 01:00
Hako Dake no Blues, or Bruce and Box, is available for the Nintendo Switch and requires using a real-life cardboard box to play. You can control the character by lifting and lowering the b… Read More
2024-05-03 00:00
The Square Enix café announced on social media that the company will be selling an official shop exclusive, limited edition Sephiroth figure. While no release date was mentioned in… Read More
2024-05-02 23:00
The Kyoto police department charged a man in his fifties with assault because he attacked his subordinate for telling him Oshi no Ko spoilers. The incident happened back on February 1, 202… Read More
2024-05-02 21:00
The Star Wars Uniqlo shirts won’t just be in Japan for May the Fourth, as the worldwide storefront is now selling the collection as well. This is a selection of six shirts based on o… Read More
2024-05-02 20:00
Back in November 2023, Larian announced Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition physical copies and offered a May 2024 release window. On May 2, 2024, it offered an update on social media not… Read More
2024-05-02 19:30
Square Enix will release a new Play Arts Kai figure of Yuffie from FFVII Rebirth. It costs 20,680 yen (or about $134.92), and pre-orders are now available on the Japanese Square Enix onlin… Read More
2024-05-02 19:00
There are a lot of Touhou Project and Touhou-adjacent games, so much so that I didn’t even catch the doujin game Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya when it first released on Steam in 2021… Read More
2024-05-02 18:30
The Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End manga series will go on an indefinite hiatus after the release of chapter 130. The next chapter is scheduled to release on issue 24 of the Weekly Sh… Read More
2024-05-02 18:00
Back in 2020, the Bustafellows Season 2 sequel was announced, and the official social media account teased an English release in October 2023. Now the Producer minetaka went online again t… Read More
2024-05-02 17:30
The final Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night update will come to consoles and PCs in May 2024, adding Chaos and VS modes and both paid and free cosmetic costumes for Miriam. While the Switc… Read More
2024-05-02 17:00
Back on April 20, 2024, Shift Up held its 1.5 anniversary Goddess of Victory: NIKKE stream, and now VShojo announced an Anniversary Music Special for May 4, 2024. While GEEGA will be hosti… Read More
2024-05-02 16:30
HoYoVerse offered insight into how the 2.2 update for Honkai: Star Rail will allow people to share more with and see what people on their friends list are up to. Everyone’s Trailblaz… Read More
2024-05-02 16:00
The Playstation Blog revealed a new Warbond titled Polar Patriots is set to airdrop into Helldivers 2 on May 9, 2024, bringing new weapons and armor to the fight against tyrany. Warbonds a… Read More
2024-05-02 15:30
Good Smile Company is now accepting pre-orders for its Nendoroid of the 2024 Racing Miku. The Nendoroid comes with extra parts such as a rideable broom and car, and the hat appears to be a… Read More
2024-05-02 15:00
There will be a crossover event involving Ghost in the Shell in Girls’ Frontline. The event will go live in 2024, but there isn't a launch date yet.
There is currently no informati… Read More
2024-05-02 14:30
When Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes launched on the Nintendo Switch, it had a number of issues like a serious Cooking Battle bug. However, Rabbit and Bear Studio announced that the mini… Read More
2024-05-02 14:00
FFXIV Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced that it is possible the Dawntrail Benchmark took update could arrive on May 23, 2024. However, it may take longer, as timing in the tent… Read More
2024-05-02 04:00
Aniplex made an announcement on the Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon social media account about the PS4 art book for the remake. The contents of the game will remain unaltered.
Acco… Read More
2024-05-02 03:00
Nintendo released a new line of accessories and other The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom merchandise in Japan. Products vary from pins and keychains to hair ties and a drawstring po… Read More
2024-05-02 02:00
The A Certain Scientific Railgun event is now live in the global version of Blue Archive. Playing through the event will give players the chance to obtain playable versions of Mikoto Misak… Read More
2024-05-02 00:00
KFC in China will have yet another collaboration with Honkai: Star Rail. The crossover event will start on May 2 and end on May 4, 2024.
The last time KFC had an Honkai: Star Rail event… Read More
2024-05-02 00:00
Cygames reported that Umamusume Pretty Derby has made over 2.4 billion JPY in revenue. That would be about $1.536 million. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
This information comes from Sensor Tower, whi… Read More
2024-05-01 23:30
From May 1, 2024, the Pokemon Center online store will start selling merchandise from its “Cafe Poltchageist” line featuring Pikachu. The new merchandise line focuses on tea sn… Read More
2024-05-01 23:00
Square Enix made changes to the name of Creative Business Unit III, as well as the job title for FFXIV Director and Producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida. The developer’s titl… Read More
2024-05-01 22:30
Capcom detailed the Street Fighter 6 Akuma command input for his iconic Shun Goku Satsu Critical Art when using the Modern Control scheme. Players using Modern Controls will still be able… Read More
2024-05-01 22:00
Yoshihiro Togashi, mangaka behind the popular manga series Hunter x Hunter, updated his social media account on May 1, 2024. It was the first update in about seven months since his last pos… Read More
2024-05-01 21:00
Decapre is once again be a playable character in a Street Fighter game, as she is now in the mobile game Street Fighter: Duel as Archon Decapre. People are able to pull for her or take par… Read More
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