Category: Gaming

CyberAgent and their Cygames Pictures division have announced Apocalypse Hotel, a new anime appropriately set in post-apocalypse Japan.  Details are scant but the anime is set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo where a hotel in the Ginza area still remains among the ruins.…

This Labor Day, you can wishlist Night of the Consumers on PC, which just announced it will finally have a full release this fall. GERMFOOD’s long-awaited Night of the Consumers is finally set to launch in full on October 28th for PC (via…

Indie developer Chucklefish has announced Starbound is finally coming to Xbox consoles, over a decade since the console version was originally teased by the team. Starbound is coming to Xbox consoles soon though a playtest is currently being held, where the team will…

D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot have released the first DLC for Earth Defense Force 6, “Mission Pack 1: Lost Days”, for all platforms in the west. The new post-launch downloadable content is now available for PC (via Steam and the Epic Games…

Publisher Atlus and developer Studio Zero shared a new trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio showing off its world, characters, and more. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new gameplay block: From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor:…

Dustborn is a rhythm adventure beat-em-up game by Red Thread Games that was just released on PC and consoles. Its developer Red Thread Games released a statement condemning a review-bomb campaign related to culture war issues. The review-bombing is due to the…

Polish developer Creepy Jar has shared the first look at gameplay for StarRupture, their new co-op hybrid shooter announced. The first look at gameplay gives a focus on the game’s three main blocks of gameplay: base-building, exploration, and combat. Here’s a rundown…

Developer Studio Sai announced a Nintendo Switch port for Eternights, their anime-styled dating action game. Kepler Interactive is bringing Eternights to Switch on October 17th via the eShop and at retail via distributor Maximum Entertainment. Eternights has been available since September 2023 for Windows PC…

From A Hat in Time to Summer in Mara, cozy games tend to do very well on Kickstarter. Outbound is the latest game in the cozy genre to smash its Kickstarter funding goal. With an initial funding goal of $33,407, Outbound has…

In the 80s and 90s, ninjas were all the rage. Every kid wanted to be a ninja because they looked cool and had a bunch of interesting weapons. In a way, they were like a cooler version of Batman that wasn’t clouded…

Japanese developer Kairosoft has announced and released Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story, a sweetshop-themed management sim game. Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story is now available for Nintendo Switch (via the eShop), with a 10% discount for its launch. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus…

Welcome back to Waifu Wednesday, Niche Gamer’s column where we talk about characters, their appeal, and a little on their history. Today’s waifu is Sphene from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.  SPOILERS AHEAD. “If I smile, it is because you all smile for me.”…

Blue Protocol has announced the end of service for the game’s Japanese servers, and with it they’ve cut all plans for a global release. The once popular MMORPG from Bandai Namco will now be closing for good in January 2025, meanwhile the…

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma released a new trailer, showing fans the kind of gameplay they can expect. Until now, the game has been known only as “Project Dragon” and will contain many of the mechanics that fans of the Rune Factory series…

Publisher and developer Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is coming to PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles this fall alongside new additions. Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is coming to PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on November…

Ecumene Aztec was never meant to be a part of the culture wars, yet it has managed to trigger members of both the left and the right in the gaming world and beyond. It all started around the summer of last year…

Headup Games has announced they’ve spun off one of their development teams into a fully independent studio called Goon Squad. The team at Goon Squad is known for producing titles like Tinkertown and Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine. By launching this new…

In 1986, Shigeharu Umezaki was one of the main programmers for Ganbare Goemon: Karakuri Dōchū; the first Goemon game on a console. These were some of the best 2D and 3D action platformers on their respective consoles, combining humor and Japanese legends.…

Indie developer Massive Damage has announced a release date for Fera: The Sundered Tribes, their monster-hunting action RPG. Fera: The Sundered Tribes is launching via early access on PC (via Steam) on September 17th, with a full release and console ports later…

Publisher Microids and developer Anomalie Studio announced a release date for Melobot: A Last Song, a new rhythm/action-adventure game. Melobot: A Last Song is launching for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on September 12th. Here’s a rundown on the…

Patch 2.1 for Snowbreak: Containment Zone has launched, but for those playing through Android, they are unable to update and play the game as of this writing. According to a moderator on the game’s Discord, the update was rejected by the Google…

Publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Dee Dee Creations have announced a release date for the console ports of Squirrel with a Gun. The squirrel action game is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on October 15th after its debut this month…

Even after multiple decades, Virtual Reality is still struggling to make its way into the hearts of the average gamer. There have been a few exceptions to the rule, probably most notably Beat Saber, as its simplistic yet highly addictive gameplay being…

Note: The thumbnail image is from Monster Hunter World in order to showcase the difference between male and female armor sets. Monster Hunter Wilds will be removing the gender restriction on armor appearance, allowing players to use whichever they prefer. The change…

NetEase Games has announced Floatopia, a new free-to-play life simulation game set atop floating islands for PC and consoles. Floatopia is in development for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS5, and smartphones with a release set for 2025. Pre-registration is now available over…

Arc System Works has launched the official website for Double Dragon Revive, sharing more info on their new 3D revival of the beloved beat ’em up franchise. Here’s a rundown on all the new details, plus new screenshots: The world-famous Double Dragon…

Publisher 2K and developer Hangar 13 have announced Mafia: The Old Country, a new prequel in their beloved Mafia franchise. Mafia: The Old Country is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 with a release set…

Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer The Chinese Room announced another delay for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Vampire: the Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will forgo its previously planned 2024 release for a new launch in the first half of 2025. When the…

The Criterion Collection has announced their latest offering of high definition, feature-rich additions to their growing catalog of cinema history with notable remasters like Akira Kurosawa’s epic Seven Samurai, the original Godzilla, and more. Scarface (1932) 4K UHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here Blazing…

Krafton’s life simulation game inZOI will have official mod support at launch via Curseforge, an all-in-one mod platform by Overwolf. As part of the new partnership, Krafton will work with Overwolf to identify early access modders to help make content ahead of…

Diehard fans of the NieR franchise have created a multiplayer mod for arguably the most-loved entry in the series, NieR: Automata. The mod’s first ever PvP tournament was streamed on Twitch on the percyz01 channel, and I was lucky enough to take…

The light novel series Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has recently achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 5 million copies in circulation. This achievement (via OtakuMori) not only highlights the series’ widespread appeal and growing popularity but also sets a new…

A document has been floating around the internet, allegedly containing a list of “Do’s & Dont’s” for content creators who receive keys for Black Myth: Wukong. The list, which has been publicly disclosed by at least one YouTube channel still hasn’t been…

Publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer NetherRealms shared new gameplay for Mortal Kombat 1 expansion “Khaos Reigns” character Cyrax. Here’s a brief blurb on the character, plus some new gameplay: In Fire God Liu Kang’s New Era, Cyrax is a young Lin Kuei…

Nintendo has announced a playable demo for Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, the first new entry in the Famicom Detective Club series in over three decades. The new demo will let players experience the prologue of the game, as well as its…

With the Isekai genre of anime continuing to grow, the late summer/early fall of the 2024 lineup is full of new and upcoming Isekai. So far this year we have seen the release of Mushoku Tensei Season 2 PT 2, That Time…

Caligula was a goddamn cinematic molotov cocktail that shattered every rule in the book when it came out in 1980. Its production was a freak show fueled by the clashing egos of the director, Tinto Brass, screenwriter Gore Vidal, and producer, Bob…

A new update for Jagex’s Old School RuneScape has gotten fans upset as it not only removes traditional male/female sex from its character creator, it also forces mandatory pronoun usage on players. A new “Diversity & Inclusion” update for Old School RuneScape was released…

Independent Polish developer Virtual Alchemy has announced Band of Crusaders, a new dark medieval strategy RPG where you lead a band of holy warriors to rid Europe of demons and evil. Band of Crusaders is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), though…

Capcom has shared new gameplay for Monster Hunter Wilds reintroducing its Light Bowgun weapon. “Let loose with the highly mobile and versatile Light Bowgun,” the video caption reads. “Successfully land hits to build Rapid Fire energy, then unleash multiple shots in quick succession!…

Indie developer Oyasumi Workshop has announced a release date for Mirage Feathers, their retro on-rails shooting action game. Mirage Feathers is launching for Windows PC (via Steam) on September 6th. A playable demo is also now available. Here’s a rundown on the game:…

Publisher Fireshine Games and developer ColePowered Games announced Shadows of Doubt is leaving early access next month. Their procedurally generated sandbox detective sim game is leaving early access and hitting full release for Windows PC (via Steam) on September 26th alongside console ports for Xbox…

The upcoming Fortnite season’s theme, focused around Dr. Doom, has been announced during D23 by Kevin Feige, head of Marvel, Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm’s CCO, and Pete Doctor, studio boss for Pixar. The new Fortnite season theme is to be known as Absolute…

Korean publisher KRAFTON has announced they’ve acquired both Tango Gameworks and the HI-FI RUSH intellectual property from Microsoft. The new acquisition of both Tango Gameworks and HI-FI RUSH marks the first major investment by KRAFTON in the Japanese market. Tango Gameworks was founded…

Yesterday, Call of Duty and Treyarch released new footage and details for their upcoming Zombies’ map Terminus. At the end of the trailer, Treyarch teased upcoming footage at Call of Duty Next for the Liberty Falls map. In our last post, we…

STUDIO WILDROSE, YUKIKAZE, and Natsume Natari released a new update for Penny Blood: Hellbound, their new spinoff companion game for the Shadow Hearts spiritual successor Penny Blood. Penny Blood: Hellbound has been available for Windows PC (via Steam) in early access. A full release is now planned…

Capcom has announced Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess managed to top over half a million players since its launch last month. To celebrate the new milestone of 500,000 players, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has released a free set of DLC with three Mazo…

Capcom recently teased details for their Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster but content is being cut from the game: the “erotica” genre from its photography mini-game. The original Dead Rising would let you take photos to get bonus Prestige Points (PP), and out of…

Publisher Sumo Digital and developer Secret Mode have announced a release date for Deathsprint 66, their PVP racing and combat game. Deathsprint 66 is set to launch for Windows PC (via Steam) on September 12th. Check out our hands-on preview for the…

Wolfeye Studios, an independent development studio co-led by President Raphael Colantonio (founder and co-creator of both Dishonored and Prey), has revealed their next game in development. Details on their next game are scant, however Colantonio describes it as a first-person, retro science-fiction…

The popular online children’s game Roblox has been banned in Turkey, as confirmed by multiple Turkish news sources and an official by the Turkish Ministry of Justice. This comes after a wave of shutdowns of numerous social media websites including Instagram, Discord,…

Atlus has shared a new trailer for the final downloadable content planned for Persona 3 Reload, titled “Episode Aigis: The Answer.” The new content will launch on September 10th and is included with the expansion pass. It’s worth noting the content was originally included…

Publisher Electronic Arts and developer Respawn Entertainment announced a release date for the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor previous generation ports. The new Xbox One and PlayStation 4 ports are launching on September 17th, a bit over a year since its worldwide premiere.…

Elin is an upcoming open-world isometric RPG from Noa (Lafrontier), the creator of the original game Elona. Elona has been a phenomenon in Japanese indie circles and western weeb communities for over a decade due to its uniqueness and open-ended gameplay. The game…

Minato Aqua from hololive gen 2 has announced her sudden graduation from hololive on August 28. Aqua has been a part of the company for 6 years, debuting on August 8, 2024. She debuted alongside Murasaki Shion, Yuzuki Choco, Nakiri Ayame, and…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft shared a new character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls introducing Byakuya Kuchiki, the head of the Kuchiki clan. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new character trailer for Byakuya Kuchiki: Awaken the blade…

Square Enix has shared the first details and screenshots for their Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remake detailing its character classes, combat systems, and more alongside launching preorder on the Switch eShop. Character classes There are more than 30 different character…

One of the realities of modern gaming is that your favorite game could become unplayable due to its servers or online support getting cut. A new petition is aiming to get new law(s) enacted that will prevent games from doing this and…

Braid creator Jonathan Blow has revealed Braid: Anniversary Edition game was a sales failure, saying the new remaster sold very poorly, so much so there’s concern about his company’s future. In several livestreams since the remaster was released, Blow was asked if the…

Boutique indie and Japanese games publisher Playism has announced a new Playism Game Show planned for this month. The new Playism Game Show will kick off on August 8th at 4 AM Pacific / 7 AM Eastern and will run for an…

Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Alkimia Interactive have shared new footage for their long-awaited Gothic Remake. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced remake, plus the new trailer: The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II,…

Publisher THQ Nordic has announced a new Darksiders game is now in development, finally giving fans a new entry since 2018’s Darksiders III. While details are scant, the new teaser shown at the end of today’s THQ Nordic showcase hints that the…

Mountaintop Studios, a developer made up of veterans from games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Call of Duty, and Halo, have announced Spectre Divide, a competitive 3v3 tactical FPS with a “Duality” mechanic that changes up the genre. Spectre Divide is…

Shigeru Sagazaki’s popular light novel From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is getting a full TV anime series from the folks behind High School DxD and Spice & Wolf. Get ready for another insanely long title: Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no…

Discord has partnered with virtual tabletop Roll20 to bring D&D and other tabletop RPGs to the chat program as new activities. Now players can play D&D, Pathfinder, and more directly on Discord. Existing Roll20 members will be able to access existing campaigns…

I recently had the opportunity to watch The New Norm on X. Describing itself as “The South Park of X,” the pilot is the only thing so far available for the public to watch. It clocks in at exactly three minutes and…

Idea Factory has announced that the spinoff for Koushi Tachibana’s Date A Live, Date A Live: Ren Dystopia, will be released worldwide on Steam in September. In addition, there would be a deluxe edition where along with the game, a short novel named…

D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot have announced they’re making changes to Earth Defense Force 6 and its Epic Games launcher requirement for online play. “The development team for Steam is reviewing and planning changes to the specification that requires sign in to Epic…

The demo for the upcoming release of Visions of Mana is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation! Visions of Mana is the latest game to release in the franchise since Dawn of Mana in 2006. The game will be available in several editions,…

We had the great opportunity to sit down with the lead stars and main producer behind Amazon’s hotly anticipated Like a Dragon: Yakuza TV series at San Diego Comic-Con. During this year’s San Diego Comic-Con we got to talk with main Like…

While the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics had demonic imagery and outright insults to Christianity, a singer named Aya Nakamura confused Japanese netizens watching the event. Aya Nakamura, pictured above from her performance in the Paris 2024 Olympics, immediately caused…

Publisher Team17 and developer Sassy Chap Games, a new indie studio made up of voice actors-turned-gamedevs, have announced Date Everything, a new sandbox dating simulator game. Date Everything is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5, though a…

Assault Spy developer Wazen has announced MIGHTREYA, a new anime-inspired action game and their next game release. MIGHTREYA is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), though a release date wasn’t announced. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:…

Indie developer Four Leaf Studios has announced acclaimed visual novel Katawa Shoujo will be re-released on modern platforms. Katawa Shoujo is coming to modern Windows platforms via Steam and itch.io on August 15th, the developer announced. The Steam version is an all-ages release but…

The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos movies are finally coming west and making their premiere on Netflix. The movies originally released last year in Japanese theaters, but with no English release announced. After months of silence, it seems western fans will finally get…

Amazon Prime Video has announced Kento Kaku as a co-star for their Like a Dragon live-action TV series, based on Sega’s hit game franchise of the same name. Kento Kaku (above right) will co-star as Akira Nishikiyama, also known as Nishiki, the…

7-11 is planning to bring a wider selection of Japanese food items to US stores. Anime fans might be vaguely aware of the wide selection offered at convenience stores (konbini) and 7-11 is one of the biggest in the business. Onigiri, fruit…

Publisher SapStaR Games and developer Gami Studio have announced a release date for DEVIATOR, their 2D hand-drawn metroidvania with a focus on combat. DEVIATOR is launching for Windows PC (via Steam) on August 2nd. The game will launch in early access which the…

Take-Two Interactive, parent group of Rockstar which publishes the Grand Theft Auto series, is warning about the effects of review-bombing their titles. The publisher said that “review bombing campaigns” can actually hurt their profits, including but not limited to “additional advertising and…

YouTube streamer Ava Kris Tyson has posted an apology in response to accusations she groomed a minor, while also leaving Mr. Beast’s channel. “I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone,”…

Grasshopper Manufacture has announced a release date for Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is set for this fall, just in time for Halloween. Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered will launch on Halloween day, October 31st, for Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft…

South Korean developer Gentlemaniac, who are made up of former Last Origin staff, have announced Horizon Walker, their new semi-real-time and turn-based strategy game with lots of fanservice. Horizon Walker is currently up for pre-registration in Korea and is as mentioned a turn-based strategy RPG…

Some people get greedier with success while others remain humble and despite all the success from Stardew Valley, its creator Eric Barone has sworn off one of gaming’s worst practices: paid downloadable content. Despite the fact that Stardew Valley is nearing a decade…

Double Stallion Games have announced Surfpunk, an anime inspired extraction ARPG with tanned vibes and swashbuckling action The game is a co-op title where players will team up to explore a now flooded world for resources and treasure. Surfpunk is set to…

Bandai Namco has announced the next character for Tekken 8 and it’s none other than Heihachi, the latest post-launch addition to the roster. Though it obviously remains unclear how [SPOILERS] Heihachi has somehow come back from the dead after being tossed into a volcano,…

Publisher TYPE-MOON and developer TYPE-MOON Studio BB have shared a new “sneak peek” trailer for Fate/EXTRA Record. The new trailer gives fans hope the long-awaited remake of the original Fate/EXTRA dungeon crawler game is finally coming – as it was announced back in…

The official artwork for SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos has been censored for western audiences, covering up the cleavage of Mai Shiranui and cropping out the body of the bikini armor-clad Princess Athena. Fans began to notice the difference in artwork after…

Publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer Player First Games announced new characters for MultiVersus, the beloved Samurai Jack and the demented specter Beetlejuice. While the time-traveling warrior Samurai Jack is coming alongside MultiVersus Season 2 on July 23rd, Beetlejuice is coming later in…

Publisher Playism and Taiwanese developer Crimson Dusk shared a gameplay trailer for Homura Hime, their anime-inspired 3D action game. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new gameplay: Homura Hime is inspired by Japanese anime and aims to perfectly recreate the…

Japanese publisher and developer Ullucus Heaven has announced Windows PC ports for all three of their Fragment’s Note+ romance visual novels. All three games are coming to Windows PC on August 2nd: Fragment’s Note+, Fragment’s Note+ AfterStory, and Fragment’s Note 2+. Fragment’s…

HEXADRIVE has announced Niraya of ■■, a mysterious new Japanese-themed horror adventure game they now have in development. Niraya of ■■ is in development for Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) and will launch sometime later in 2025. Gamers attending…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Reflector Entertainment shared a new block of gameplay for Unknown 9: Awakening with commentary from its creative director. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new gameplay: Delve into the mysterious world of the Unknown 9,…

We’ve learned you’ll still be able to play as Link in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, despite the game’s entire premise being a quest for Zelda to find the series protagonist. The new spinoff game sports a chibi style akin…

Notoriously outspoken Kick streamer Destiny, legally known as Steven Kenneth Bonnell II, has been banned from the platform for hate speech. In an email received by the streamer (via Drama Alert), the streamer was banned from the platform for gloating over the…

Microsoft is reportedly shutting down a key internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team, the latest big company to make cuts to previous pledges to diversity. The news of Microsoft axing a main internal DEI team comes from an email blast sent…

Microsoft recently launched a bold new addition to their growing catalogue of features on Xbox – a new Xbox app for the Amazon Fire TV stick, which lets users play Xbox games even without an actual Xbox console. The newly released Xbox…

Publisher Idea Factory International has announced a western release date for 9 R.I.P., their new supernatural otome visual novel. 9 R.I.P. is coming west for Nintendo Switch on October 15th in both the Americas and Europe. The game will be available on the…

Drafthouse Films is preparing a new recut and 4K restoration for the infamous period film Caligula, based on the notorious Roman Emperor of the same name that went down in history for his insanity. The new recut and 4K restoration for Caligula, which…

Level Infinite have announced their free-to-play looter shooter SYNCED will be shut down later this year. SYNCED will be shut down on September 9, 2024. This termination will occur just one year, nearly to the date, from when the game initially launched…

Publisher ANIPLEX.EXE and developer iMel Inc. have announced a release window for Seedsow Lullaby, their new visual novel by Kazuki of STUDIO HOMMAGE. Seedsow Lullaby, which is known as Tanetsumi no Uta in Japan, is launching later this year in winter 2024 for PC…

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man, I wish the soulslike or soulsbourne games were easier so that I could enjoy the story and see what my friends are talking about?’ Well first off, if that’s your first thought, then get good;…

Have you ever kicked a door in a fit of rage? Did you wish that it exploded into someone and knocked sense into them? If not a door, do you wish that you could kick someone’s teeth in for their wrongdoings? Any…

Publisher nDreams and developer Near Light have announced FRENZIES, a new virtual reality multiplayer shooter coming to multiple platforms. FRENZIES is in development for PlayStation VR2 and Quest virtual reality headsets. A release date wasn’t confirmed but a closed alpha test will kick off on July 18th…

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I miss playing Crazy Taxi or Simpsons Hit and Run?” If those games weren’t your cup of tea, were you a fan of Diablo or later Path of Exile? If you answered yes, then we have…

Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Online is adding all three of the original Densetsu no Starfy games from the Game Boy Advance. Here’s a rundown on all three games, which are coming to the service tomorrow on July 12th: Densetsu is the…

Beloved 2D indie sandbox game Terraria came out over a decade ago and it still gets updates to this day, contributing to its massive sales. Its developer, Re-Logic, confirmed it has now sold over 58 million copies. The new milestone is actually over…

SiegedSec, a group of self-proclaimed “gay, furry, hackers” breached the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank known for their Project 2025 “blueprint”. SiegedSec made headlines last year by hacking into systems owned by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The hacking group…

Publisher Wired Productions and developer Just Add Water shared the first gameplay for DIG VR, their new virtual reality construction game. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer: DIG VR captures the sheer joy, adrenaline and frustrations…

Microsoft has announced a new price hike and overhaul of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service structure and offerings, while creating a brand new tier. The first price hike is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate which is increasing from $16.99 to $19.99 per…

According to initial sales data, Hoyoverse’s latest gacha title, Zenless Zone Zero, has achieved roughly $25 million in revenue merely five days after the game’s launch. While these numbers (via AppMagic) are impressive, they track behind the company’s other titles in Genshin…

Developer First Watch Games announced they removed in-game player content from Rogue Company featuring former Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect. The in-game skins featuring Dr Disrespect and the level designed by the streamer, whose real name is Guy Beahm, have both been removed…

Ratalaika Games has announced new ports for Retro Revengers, the throwback action-platformer from Happymeal and Undercoders. Retro Revengers is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5 on July 23rd, worldwide. The retro platformer was originally released for PC (via Steam)…

hololive’s non-Japanese fanbase got a boost when several of their main performers appeared during a recent American baseball game. Gawr Gura of hololive English along with Pekora Usada and Suisei Hoshimachi of hololive Japan became special guests in a Los Angeles Dodgers…

Publisher Atlus and developer Studio Zero shared the third official showcase video for Metaphor: ReFantazio, their upcoming fantasy RPG. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the 20+ minute video that shows off more of the game’s world, characters, and main story:…

Arc System Works has announced a premiere time for Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, their new anime series based on the Guilty Gear franchise. The new anime, which is produced by BanG Dream! and D4DJ First Mix studio SANZIGEN, will premiere sometime in 2025. Here’s a rundown on…

Elden Ring‘s massive popularity has made the Souls genre mainstream, to the point where it’s now being hybridized with everything out there, including card games. Yes, that’s right, there is now a Souls-like card game, and its name is Deck of Souls.…

Publisher Atlus and developer Studio Zero have shared a new trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio showcasing its main story and cast of characters. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer: From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and…

NIS America has announced a western release for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, the 2022-released sequel in the long-running JRPG series. The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is coming west sometime in early 2025 for Windows PC (via…

Miami-based indie developer Adventure Works has announced Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator, a new puzzle-platformer inspired by 80s movies. Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), though a release date wasn’t announced. Here’s a rundown on the game,…

City Connection and Game Center Mikado have announced Wolf Fang・Skull Fang Saturn Tribute Boosted for PC and consoles, their latest re-release of classic arcade games. Wolf Fang ・ Skull Fang Saturn Tribute Boosted is coming to Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch,…

There was a long gap between the release of the original Luigi’s Mansion and Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. When the sequel did come out, gamers were mostly happy with what they got but there was always a sense that it was held…

Welcome back to Waifu Wednesday, Niche Gamer’s column where we talk about characters, their appeal, and a little on their history. Today’s waifu is Takanashi Hoshino from Blue Archive! Hoshino is one of the first students we meet in the main story of Blue…

Japanese developer UNIVRS has announced a release date for Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is finally set for this summer. Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable will launch on July 23rd for both Quest 2 and Quest 3 (via the Meta Store), alongside news the game…

Developer Toylogic has announced they’ve taken over publishing for Warlander, their third-person online fantasy action game, from PLAION. Warlander is now managed by Toylogic as a publisher as of today, July 1st, and will see the company take over customer support as well as…

Capcom has announced the next entry in the Resident Evil franchise is in development with Resident Evil 7 biohazard director Koshi Nakanishi at the helm. The news was confirmed during Capcom NEXT this evening towards the end of the program, with very…

Boutique anime streaming service HIDIVE has confirmed the hotly-anticipated Plus Sized Elf anime will stream on their website totally uncensored. The prospective viewers ask the question whether the anime about a chubby elf would stream uncensored. HIDIVE’s answer to this was absolutely…

Publisher Microids and developer [2.21] has announced Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest, previously known as as Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure Remastered, launches this fall. Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest will launch sometime this fall across Windows PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store), Xbox One,…

Publisher PM Studios and developer Pathea Games announced console ports for Let’s School are launching next month. Their low-poly school management sim is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 on July 16th. A physical release is planned for sometime…

Zurich-based indie developer lauflauf has announced Castle Come, a new walking fortress roguelike game for PC and consoles. Castle Come is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and unspecified consoles, with a launch set for sometime in Q2 of 2025. “Our tiny…

When you think about it, it’s been a while since we’ve gotten a real and honest brawler. In a sea of fast-paced hack-and-slash games and character action titles, it’s hard to think of any grounded games where you just repeatedly punch people.…

Alpha Protocol the “espionage RPG” has finally returned to Steam after years of being delisted. Originally released in 2010, Alpha Protocol became known for its branching narrative where choices actually have consequences. Depending on how you play and approach missions, the ultimate ending to…

Mad Max: Fury Road was a project that George Miller had been cooking for a while and after much development hell, he delivered it and most people who saw it, loved it. There was no denying some disappointment for those who loved…

No, this is not a drill (get it?). Pepper Grinder is finally out. If you are like me and didn’t allow this game to leave the back of your mind ever since it was initially shown, then you won’t be disappointed in…

The 2024 Steam Summer Sale is now live through July 11! Steam regularly hosts the yearly sale which had at one point been famous for its low prices, high discounts, and even weird mini-games. However the scope of the Summer Sale has…

NIJISANJI has abruptly canceled their previously upcoming 3D concert in Los Angeles. In a recent tweet, NIJISANJI announced the concert would be canceled. This is despite the fact that some fans have already booked hotels and flights to the event originally scheduled…

You read that game title correctly – CLICKOLDING is a new dark narrative game co-published by developer Strange Scaffold and publisher Outersloth. CLICKOLDING is set to launch soon for Windows PC (via Steam) on July 16th and promises a very uncomfortable yet unique…

Sumo Digital parent company Sumo Group has announced they’re laying off a sizeable portion of their global workforce amidst an increasingly unstable global economy. The United Kingdom-based media company and parent company to Sumo Digital will lay off up to 15% of…

The melancholy and uncertainty of your teenage years is an almost universal experience, whether you’re American, Japanese, or Filipino, there’s something to find in stories about youth that resonates. Especially as technology and society force us to grow up faster and faster.…

Developer Pocket Pair is seemingly teasing a PlayStation release for their smash hit monster collecting game Palworld. The news comes from developer Pocket Pair’s head community manager, Bucky, who posted quite a blatant tease on his personal Twitter/X account: This could be…

If you are a fan of anime or video games, at some point, you have seen someone in cosplay or at a convention and thought to yourself, Man that looks fun. If you have been a fan for long enough and have…

The Wit Studio produced anime based on Oshoshio’s gag comedy manga My Deer Friend Nokotan will air next month on a multitude of platforms. According to showrunners REMOW, Nokotan will start streaming on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, ADN, and Anime Onegai. Tokyo MX and BS…

Co-publishers Astrolabe Games and Perp Games and developer Spikewave Games announced a release date for EVOTINCTION. EVOTINCTION is launching on September 13th for Windows PC (via Steam), PS4, and PS5. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer: A…

Publisher Square Enix Collective and developer FuturLab announced a release date for PowerWash Simulator DLC inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The new PowerWash Simulator DLC, titled “Alice’s Adventures Special Pack” is launching on July 2nd across all platforms and on July…

The year is 2000, a time when dial-up modems whined like banshees and your only online friends were the ones you found lurking in the shadows of IRC chatrooms. From the depths of Tokyo, a mysterious N64 game called Sin & Punishment…

Astral Gunners is a brand new side-scrolling bullet hell game from indie developer Sati Bros. Astral Gunners has five different playable characters, each with their own elemental theming and unique playstyle. One of the coolest features is that the game takes a…

After staying inactive for roughly 14 years, the Prince of Persia franchise is finally back with a Sands of Time remake looming over the horizon. Unfortunately, 2026 is quite a few years from now, so while the remake doesn’t come out, Ubisoft…

Developer Super Evil Megacorp has announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate launches for Switch this summer. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is coming to Switch (via the eShop) on July 17th as a timed exclusive. The game was released as an Apple…

Welcome back to Waifu Wednesday, Niche Gamer’s column where we talk about characters, their appeal, and a little on their history. This past Sunday was Father’s Day, so to celebrate our special Waifu Wednesday feature is Chilchuck from Dungeon Meshi. Fun fact, Chilchuck…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer logicalbeat have announced a surprise PC port for their Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster. The classic Japanese RPGs are now available for Windows PC (via Steam). Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster has been available on…

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force announced Fate/Samurai Remnant DLC “Record’s Fragment: Bailong and the Crimson Demon” launches this month. The new Fate/Samurai Remnant DLC “Record’s Fragment: Bailong and the Crimson Demon” launches on June 20th for all platforms. Here’s a…

Indie developer Ancient Forge has announced Hotel Galactic, a new sci-fi hotel management sim inspired by Studio Ghibli films. Hotel Galactic is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox, Switch, and PlayStation (specific Xbox and PlayStation platforms weren’t announced). The game has…

Publisher New Tales and developer Mainframe Industries announced a release date for Pax Dei, their new “social sandbox MMO” inspired by the medieval legends. The new MMORPG is launching in early access for Windows PC (via Steam and the game’s official launcher) on…

Socks Agency, the VTuber group started by popular artist Flork of Cows has announced the lineup for their first generation of talents. Originally announced back in February, some fans of Flork thought this might just be a very drawn out joke played…

Publisher tinyBuild and developer Matt Dabrowski announced a release date for Streets of Rogue 2, their ambitious pixelated sandbox game sequel. Streets of Rogue 2 is launching for Windows PC via Steam early access on August 14th. Here’s a rundown on the previously…

Indie developer Paper Castle shared a new trailer for Wander Stars, their 90s anime-inspired roguelike RPG. Wander Stars is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and Switch. A playable demo is now available for the game as well, on PC. Here’s a rundown…

Japanese developer Dragami Games has finally announced a release date for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, their remaster of the zombie shlock action game. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is launching on September 25th worldwide at detail and on digital stores across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S,…

Koei Tecmo just released an updated port of Samurai Warriors 4 on Steam without much fanfare, and hey, we’re not complaining, more PC ports are always welcome. It’s become rare for companies to even remember their PS2/PS3-era titles that have been stuck…

Publisher Ysbryd Games and developer Necrosoft Games have announced a release date for Demonschool. Demonschool is launching on September 13th across Windows PC (via Steam and itch.io), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced…

Disclosure: This article contains an affiliate link to our friends at Play-Asia. Bunny Garden the dating sim game where you meet girls at a bunny girl hostess club is coming to the Nintendo Switch in English on a physical cartridge. Unfortunately, this…

Publisher Atlus and developer Studio Zero shared a new trailer and second showcase video for Metaphor: ReFantazio. The new trailer gives another look at the highly anticipated JRPG but the showcase had game director Katsura Hashino explaining how Archetypes (jobs) work by branching and…

The United States Department of Homeland Security has sent Gamer Supps a cease and desist in regards to their products featuring President Joe Biden on the packaging. In the letter which was republished by Gamer Supps on Twitter, the government called on…

Developer Pocket Pair has announced the first major update for their smash hit monster collecting game, Palworld. The first big update for the game, titled “Sakurajima”, is set to launch this summer on June 27th, 2024. This update is set to release…

A new interview has revealed the original team wanted changes on the Silent Hill 2 remake while the remake team, Bloober Team, wanted to retain the feel of the horror classic. The new interview (with Famitsu) had many things discussed such as…

Microsoft has finally announced all-digital variant of their Xbox Series X consoles after numerous rumors and leaks. The new all-digital Xbox Series X consoles join the previously released all-digital Xbox Series S console, and will launch sometime this holiday. Here’s a sizzle…

Publisher Microsoft and developer The Coalition have announced Gears of War: E-Day, a new prequel in the third-person shooter franchise. Gears of War: E-Day is in development for Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S, though it has no release date set. Here’s a…

Publisher Bushiroad Games, western publisher Arc System Works, and developer Eighting have announced a worldwide release for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact is launching sometime later in 2024 for Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and…

At some point, a game developer realized that point-and-click adventure games don’t always have to be angled at eye level or rely on pixel art. Nothing is immune to nostalgia, and now designers and gamers have realized that prerendered backgrounds have an…

Publisher NetEase Games and developer NITRO PLUS have announced a release date for Rusty Rabbit, their 2.5D action-adventure gamea. Rusty Rabbit is set to release for Windows PC (via Steam) and PlayStation 5 on September 24th. Preorders are available now and will get you three…

There were always movie video game tie-ins but sometime around the mid-2000s gamers saw a large influx of unusually late game adaptations. PlayStation 2 and Xbox had many games based on pretty old films at the time made by big publishers because…

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is available now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation! Originally announced back in 2022, the game is based off the 1988 cult classic horror film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Alien clowns descend on an unassuming small…

Publisher Dear Villagers and developer FairPlay Studios have announced a release date for The Land Beneath Us, their new turn-based roguelite dungeon crawler. The Land Beneath Us is set to launch on May 13th across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo…

Welcome back to Waifu Wednesday, Niche Gamer’s column where we talk about characters, their appeal, and a little on their history. Today’s waifu is Makoto Kino, otherwise known as Sailor Jupiter from the Sailor Moon franchise! Makoto is described as a tomboy who’s…

Publisher Zynga and co-developers NaturalMotion Games and BossAlien have announced a release date for Star Wars: Hunters, their free-to-play third person arena combat game. Star Wars: Hunters is set to finally launch on June 4th across Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android as a free-to-play…

Indie developer Digital Cybercherries has announced HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed is coming to Xbox consoles this month after its debut a couple years ago. HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on May 31st – preorders are now live over…

Developer 10:10 Games has finally announced a release date for Funko Fusion, their new Funko Pop-themed cooperative action-adventure game. Funko Fusion is set to launch on September 13th across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5. Here’s a rundown…

Publisher DreadXP and developer Lovely Hellplace announced open-world retro RPG Dread Delusion is finally leaving early access this month. Dread Delusion is leaving early access and hitting full release on May 14th for Windows PC (via Steam). The retro RPG was originally released back…

Indie Dutch game developer KeokeN Interactive has announced they’ve laid off their entire staff after recent discussions for funding and publishing fell through. “Heartbroken, we’ve had to lay off our team at KeokeN because of nothing substantial materializing directly after our visit to…

Japanese developer DeNA has changed the naming on their subsidiary DeNA Digital Production to a Pokemon-focused brand: Pokemon Card D Studio. The new name change to Pokemon Card D Studio is to help promote the recently announced Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket.…

The French animated series Totally Spies! is returning to TV this month, premiering in its home country of France on May 12. A US premiere is in the works. Ironically, the show premiered in the United States in 2001 before it did in…

The artbook for Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon will be censored in the limited physical release of the game. According to the official English Twitter account for the game, the art book will be censored due to “differing platform publishing policies”, with…

Japanese developer Inti Creates has revealed a new story trailer for Umbraclaw alongside launching preorders for the new action-adventure game. The new trailer shows off the game’s theme song, “A Partner’s Promise”, as performed by main character Tsukumo (voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi), who…

Publisher Nexon and co-developers Neople, Arc System Works, and Eighting have announced the last DLC character for DNF Duel, the buxom Nen Master. The game’s next downloadable content fighter Nen Master is launching sometime this summer as the fifth and final combatants planned…

A Japanese man has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked a coworker who told him spoilers for the series Oshi no Ko. The 50 year old man who works for the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau has been charged by…

Independent developer Stunlock Studios has revealed a new trailer for V Rising ahead of its big global 1.0 launch next week. V Rising hits full release on May 8th for Windows (via Steam). A PS5 port is planned for later in 2024. Check out…

Limited Run Games has been called out by critics for releasing games for the 3DO console using burned CD-R disks instead of higher quality pressed disks. Typically, when software is released on disk format, it comes in a pressed disk which is…

Publisher THQ Nordic has announced their next annual Digital Showcase is set for later this summer, bringing with it their latest game announcements. The newly announced THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024 is set to kick off on August 2nd at 12 PM…

In While We Wait Here, you play for a restaurant owner who tends to diners in the final moments preceding the coming of a disaster. Public service announcements have warned people to seek shelter, and yet the restaurant keeps running. What disaster…

Indie developer 5 Lives Studios have announced a release date for Cozy Caravan, their top-down and adventure game with comfy vibes. Cozy Caravan is launching for Windows PC (via Steam) in early access on May 16th, and will include the first region of the…

PQube has announced a western release for the MAGES.-developed otome visual novel Genso Manege, for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch, though a release date wasn’t announced. The otome VN was originally released for Japan back in 2020. Here’s a rundown on…

Atlus has shared a new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance showing off more of its post-apocalyptic Tokyo story, as well as its new storyline, characters, and more. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new trailer: Embark on this definitive…

Indie developer BINGOBELL has announced KAKU: Ancient Seal received a big update that essentially overhauls the early access version of the game. KAKU: Ancient Seal has been updated on Windows PC (via Steam) with the big update, adding new character models, a new prologue,…

When you hear someone say, “God, that was the worst game ever!” what games come to mind? In recent years, games like The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Battlefield 2042, Babylon’s Fall, and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition…

Earlier this month, we shared with you a preview of the online card battler that incorporates the dark fairy tails, that inspired many of the popular Disney Films, with deck-building mechanics like Hearthstone and Magic. After a fun and semi-addictive demo, we…

The second episode of the digital animated series The Amazing Digital Circus is set to premiere next month! The pilot episode for the series premiered on the official YouTube channel for the animation studio GLITCH, who also produces other series such as Murder Drones.…

5 Lives Studios have shared a lengthy new gameplay trailer for Cozy Caravan, their top-down and adventure game with comfy vibes. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the gameplay walkthrough video: Embark on a single-player, top-down journey in Cozy…

Publisher Top Hat Studios and solo developer Nico Papalia have announced a release date for Athenian Rhapsody, their zany new yet retro comedy RPG. Athenian Rhapsody is launching next month, on May 14th across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S,…

Publisher HYPER REAL and Korean developer IKINAGAMES have announced Telebbit, a fast-paced teleportation-focused 2D platformer. Telebbit is launching sometime in 2024 for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer: Take the teleporter and…

Publisher Aiming and Team Caravan have announced they’re shutting down Caravan Stories on Nintendo Switch this summer. Their fantasy anime-themed MMORPG is shutting down on June 13th at 11 AM Japan time, a few years after its debut on the hybrid console.…

Co-publishers Maximum Entertainment and Abiding Bridge and developer Bevel Bakery have announced console ports for Sclash, their 2D samurai fighter. Sclash is coming to consoles on May 2nd across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The 2D…