Solo developer Ryan Riley Games has announced "Mimic," an up to 10-player asymmetric survival horror game fusing survival horror and social deduction. Set on a collapsing spaceship, players have different win conditions as humans, sympathizers, or mimicking creatures. Unlike standard werewolf games, gameplay is never interrupted for discussions, keeping players in constant paranoia. Humans have no weapons but can use patrolling NPCs by accusing suspects to trigger an android attack. Featuring proximity voice chat and streamer integration via viewer voting, Early Access is slated for October 27, 2026, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions planned for the future.

Developed by US-based Maxdroll, VEX-1 is a portable random number generator that successfully surpassed its crowdfunding goals. Featuring interchangeable spinning discs, a roulette function, and multi-dice simulation, it is designed for board games, TRPGs, and decision-making in tight spaces. Available in stainless steel, titanium, and zirconium, it is compact like a smartphone and intended strictly for non-gambling entertainment.

Bandai Namco Experience announced its participation in Amusement Expo 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight in November 2026. The booth will feature playable demos of upcoming titles such as the new Wangan Midnight series and Resident Evil RE:2 Arcade. Other diverse games include One Piece's first medal pusher and the penlight rhythm game Pengulive. Additionally, a giant Taiko no Tatsujin attraction with a 180cm drum surface and prize displays are planned. On the business day, a special stage event featuring Kurona from Wagakki Band will showcase a trial play, alongside a sustainable activities corner.

Escatology Entertainment and 4Divinity have released a demo for 'Guns of Escaton,' a Western-themed first-person shooter and Soulslike game on Steam. Set in an apocalyptic 19th-century America, players take on the role of a mysterious gunslinger, engaging in hardcore combat where every bullet and decision means life or death. The game features historical-inspired firearms, special ammunition, and a codex system to analyze enemy weaknesses. The demo will remain playable during Steam Next Fest starting October 19. Developed by the fully remote studio Escatology Entertainment across eight countries, the game aims to deliver a unique world and deep mechanics.

GameWith NFT, a subsidiary of GameWith, has announced the upcoming smartphone idle RPG 'EGGRYPT X: Adventure on Treasure Island,' scheduled for release in autumn 2026. The game features a real treasure hunting campaign where players can exchange in-game treasures for real pure gold. By burning one of only 10 special treasure items appearing for a limited time after release on a dedicated site, players can receive a 3-gram pure gold plate. These treasures can be obtained through regular, free-to-play gameplay, and further details will be announced on the official X account. Additionally, a 3rd pre-release campaign is being held on official X, offering Amazon gift cards by lottery. Building on its predecessor's success with 2 million total downloads, the new title combines easy idle raising with cooperative battles for up to 20 players.

SEGA has released a feature breakdown video for Football Manager 27, the latest in the football club management simulation series. The new installment improves player movements and body type expressions, revamping the entire match to have a more realistic speed and tempo. By utilizing Hawk-Eye Innovations' data and motion capture, a variety of skill moves and realistic movement speeds have been achieved. The role of stamina attributes has also been adjusted, making substitutes have a greater impact on match results. A restructured instruction system that directly affects mental state and new features allowing tactical changes directly from the touchline have been introduced. This allows players to experience immersive tactical battles close to a real professional environment.

The International House of Japan announced a talk event featuring philosopher Yuk Hui and game AI developer Yoichiro Miyake, moderated by Yuko Hasegawa, to be held on November 5, 2026, as an Art Week Tokyo collateral event. This project intersects practical knowledge from game development with cutting-edge philosophical thought to explore whether Eastern wisdom can inhabit artificial intelligence. While modern digital technology is deeply rooted in Western rationalism, the event reframes AI as a coexistence of diverse intelligences by focusing on the relational concepts of Eastern philosophy.

Apple has started accepting app and game submissions optimized for its upcoming foldable device, the iPhone Duo. Developers must recompile apps using a specific version of Xcode and use the Device Hub to test various states and orientations. Additionally, App Store screenshot and preview guidelines have been updated. While announcements suggest screenshots for the iPhone Duo will be required for all submissions starting April 2027, the exact scope and optimization requirements await further details.

Imagineer is releasing 'My Fishing Diary' for the Nintendo Switch, offering a realistic freshwater fishing experience. Rather than a simple minigame, it deeply explores the essence of fishing, emphasizing preparation, strategy, weather, and fish ecology. Players must carefully manage line tension and rod angles during fights. The scenario acts as a tutorial, imparting real-world fishing knowledge by the end. Featuring a Taisho-era-inspired Japanese aesthetic and hand-drawn visuals, the game cuts unnecessary elements to focus purely on the stoic and deep appeal of fishing.

PONCLE has announced a mobile version of its casual turn-based deck-building roguelite spin-off, bringing dungeon exploration and combo-building to smartphones. The latest update introduces new mana cards whose costs fluctuate based on combo length, and a new arcana that lets players swap cards once per turn when hands run dry, enabling new strategies tied to card discard effects. Future patches will also add switchable mechanics for each stage.

Released on October 6, 1990, the Game Gear was Sega's first and only handheld console, featuring a horizontal design that was easy to grip. Its biggest selling point was the 3.2-inch backlit color LCD screen, capable of displaying 32 colors simultaneously from a palette of 4,096. Priced affordably at 19,800 yen, it stunned gamers with its vivid visuals. Additionally, it could function as a portable TV with a separate tuner attachment, making it a prized personal television at the time.

Set in the port town of Golyat, the story begins as Denam, Catuia, and Vice plan to assassinate Lancelot. However, the Lancelot who appears turns out to be a different man with the same name, leading them to seek help from the Knights of Zenobia to rescue Duke Ronwey. After saving the duke, Denam and his companions join the knighthood and are tasked with inciting an armed uprising among the Walstanian people in a concentration camp. Yet, the imprisoned people refuse to rise up, and Leonar informs them of a shocking plan: slaughter all the town's residents and make it look like an enemy atrocity. Faced with the ultimate choice of whether to follow or reject this brutal operation, the player's chosen path drastically changes the story. The game features multiple routes, each offering memorable developments. Combat utilizes a wait-turn system where action order depends on character stats and equipment weight, allowing for deep strategic gameplay.

The indie game corner features a one-of-a-kind 2D tofu action game, currently 50% off for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Players race to dive into a bowl before their one-minute expiration date. Created with immense passion by a certified Tofu Meister, the game offers simple controls for action novices and includes tofu trivia between stages. Players can choose from cotton, silken, or freeze-dried tofu, transform into fried tofu for enhanced abilities, and navigate various gimmicks while dodging animal enemies.

Andy Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of VGC, stated in a podcast that Nagoshi Studio has allegedly shut down. While corporate registry checks confirm the company still exists, a major leadership shakeup occurred with Toshihiro Nagoshi and other directors stepping down, leaving Minoru Morinaga as the sole representative director. Combined with inaccessible official websites, staff departures, and reported funding cuts by NetEase, the studio's future remains uncertain while awaiting official announcements.

Meta has launched an open-source project allowing users to build their own gadgets linked with the personal AI agent Muse. Devices like M5Stack and Raspberry Pi can integrate with Muse to converse and control real-world appliances. SDKs and firmware are open-source, and a free official smart home gadget is being distributed to US subscribers. Muse connects with emails and calendars to assist users with planning and tasks, rapidly topping app store download charts. Designed for hackers, users can transform various boards into Muse devices at their own risk.

Studio K Games announced a new forensic mystery adventure set in Washington, D.C. Players act as trainees examining unidentified bones to uncover truths using various forensic techniques like bone cleaning and DNA analysis, paired with dialogue-driven investigation. Featuring a mild illustrated style, each case takes about 30 minutes. The full PC version is slated for early 2027 at 905 JPY, with a demo at Steam Next Fest on October 19 supporting save data transfer.

A collaboration event between Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time and La Corda d'Oro is underway in Koei Tecmo's smartphone app. Ren Tsukimori, a 28-year-old genius violinist active in Vienna who is about to get married, gets caught up in trouble and meets the Hachiyou. Players can enjoy battles and stories alongside Ren, who uses his violin as a weapon, while experiencing nostalgic music and romance from the series.

Amazon is currently holding a massive Kindle sale offering popular Kadokawa manga at great discounts, with many titles available at half price. Featured works include Delicious in Dungeon, Hyouka, Gabriel DropOut, KonoSuba, Bungo Stray Dogs, and more. It is a fantastic opportunity to catch up on series you have been curious about.

The RayNeo GT Max AR glasses project a massive virtual screen right before your eyes when connected to compatible devices. A lower-end 'GT' model and 'PocketTV Pro' are also available. Weighing just 78 grams, it ensures comfortable long-term wear. The visuals are natural, stunning, and support Dolby Vision. A button on the right temple lets you instantly switch between three display modes: anti-shake, fixed, and follow. It connects to PCs, smartphones, and game consoles with an adapter, making it an attractive choice for movie and gaming enthusiasts.

Based on a developer interview, this article introduces the latest game creation software 'RPG Maker U2U' by Gotcha Gotcha Games, slated for release on Steam. Its standout feature is a unique 3D expression function that builds fields with depth and height using 2D image assets. AI was partially used for coding efficiency to support a standalone release. The UI maintains the feel of past series while lowering the learning curve, and the Luau scripting language is used for plugin development to ensure security and stability. With playful hidden secrets in the key visual, this new Windows tool for easily creating immersive games is generating high expectations.

To celebrate its 100th day of release, the academy ensemble RPG 'Dragon Blood Slayers Academy' by Archisaurus Games is hosting a collaboration event with Evangelion. Shinji, Rei, Asuka, and Mari will appear as new collaboration-exclusive highest-rarity characters, with special skins also available for Rei and Asuka. Players can get a total of 60 recruitment tickets just by logging in during the event, as well as a 5-star Shinji by participating. Additionally, to commemorate the release of the collaboration promotional video, a giveaway campaign where you can win Amazon gift cards is being held on the official X (formerly Twitter) account. By reaching specified recruitment counts, players can obtain limited skins and exclusive items, and through login rewards and event participation, luxurious rewards such as Mari and limited skins can be acquired. Enjoy a special collaboration experience unique to this title, drawn with stunning graphics where new destinies cross beyond spacetime.

Composer IOBURN PLUS EIGHTY-ONE warned the public via a social media post that fake audio of a popular survival game's theme song is circulating. The song, featured in a game of Russian roulette with a beautiful yandere demon, became a massive hit, with its music video surpassing 4 million views just five days after release. However, it was discovered that unauthorized fake audio with a pitch-shifted original track exists on YouTube Music. The composer expressed his distress over having to deal with such issues every time the song gains attention. The legitimate audio is distributed by Avex, and can be distinguished from fakes by checking the distributor name in the description. The theme song is available on various streaming services, and the highly anticipated game itself is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in the autumn/winter of 2026.

'yomiyasu' has been developed to refine unnatural AI-generated text into natural, readable Japanese. Created by Aiichiro Oga of AlgoArtis and released under an open-source license, it is designed primarily for practical documents like technical articles and design specifications. Unlike previous attempts, it features seven core transformation principles that restructure the text's framework—clarifying subject-predicate relationships, replacing vague terms with specific nouns, removing AI-like metaphors and excessive introductions, and turning double negatives into affirmative sentences. It also limits excessive bullet points, bold text, and emojis, while controlling sentence length and punctuation for better readability. Users can adjust the tone by specifying the context, and the tool includes a dedicated inspection program that scores and warns about remaining AI characteristics in the text.

Set 200 years after the collapse of the Tower of Aion, the new MMORPG launches globally on October 5. Players choose between the Elyos and Asmodians to fight in Atreia. Featuring stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics, 8 unrestricted classes, 2 control modes for action combat, and a massive open-world-style field 36 times larger than its predecessor. It includes convenient fast travel, auto-move, mount collection via monster souls, high-stakes gathering and crafting, and auto-translation for global chat.

On October 2, 2026, Amazon updated its free game lineup for Prime Members, adding Bethesda's first-person shooter DOOM and Mega Cat Studios' horror title Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit. DOOM includes a GOG.com code, while Into the Pit offers an Epic Games Store code. Both games are available until November 5, and once claimed, they can be played even after the promotion ends.

Black Lantern Collective has announced that 'Your Debt is Paid' will be released for PC in early 2027. This is a fantasy horror roguelike game where players fight while repaying a swelling debt. Players must collect blood from monsters to either strengthen themselves or pay off their debt. The game features auto-battles allowing focus on building diverse character setups, nostalgic 1990s pixel art, and CRT screen effects.

Jagex announced a brand new MMORPG at a fan event, aiming for a massive leap in graphics using Unreal Engine as the fourth generation of the series. Set in an unexplored continent northeast of Gielinor, the game is in early development to incorporate community feedback early. Specific systems and playtest details are expected in 2027. Alongside the new game, major updates for existing titles were also revealed.

Sega has launched the "Pachi-Eva Cup 2" collaboration event between its online mahjong game "MJ" series and the pachinko machine "Neon Genesis Evangelion: Hajimari no Kioku" starting October 5, 2026. Available on both app and arcade versions, players compete in Tonpuusen and Sanma formats by total score. The event features limited-time collaboration items inspired by the pachinko world, including evolved SP characters, table backgrounds, and winning effects. Additionally, app players can earn characters like Rei Ayanami and Shinji Ikari, along with exclusive voices and effects, while arcade players can unlock SP characters and backgrounds through ranking challenges and stamp cards. A follow-and-repost campaign on the official X account is also underway to celebrate the event.

Square Enix will release 'KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I-III],' featuring ten titles from the series' beginning, on October 8. It will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox on PC. A 25th-anniversary special trailer has also been released, and a retweet campaign is underway. Pre-order and purchase bonuses, as well as upgrade discounts, are offered.

A hands-on event was held for 'Turok: Origins,' developed by Saber Interactive. Available on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, players become legendary warriors fighting ferocious dinosaurs and aliens. The game features a hybrid system switching between TPS and FPS perspectives, deep weapon and class customization, and thrilling finishers. With its arcade-style action and strong focus on cooperative multiplayer, it delivers a nostalgic yet fresh experience.

Oxalis Games will release the Steam Early Access version of 'Moonfrost', a story-driven slow-life RPG blending heartwarming life simulation and deep building systems, on October 13, 2026, at 2:00 AM. The price is 1,900 yen. Players become Frost Hunters, rebuilding a village devastated by meteor storms while using the mysterious powers of a second moon and fallen meteorites. The game features farming, fishing, cooking, livestock care, intricate building and interior design systems, and deep character relationships with romance options. It offers meticulously crafted pixel art, atmospheric music, day-night cycles, weather changes, and adventure elements exploring ancient temples.

Square Enix has announced the release of Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III], featuring 10 titles from the beginning of the series, ahead of its 25th anniversary in 2027. Releasing on October 8, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, both physical and digital editions will cost 11,000 yen (All Ages rating). A special 25th-anniversary trailer has been released, and an official X campaign is running until October 31, offering 125 winners a special memorial photo card.

coly Inc. announced that pre-registrations for its upcoming smartphone game 'Disney Sparklink Stars' have exceeded 600,000. To celebrate, in-game training items and ten offer letters will be distributed. Additionally, a special real-gift campaign is ongoing, offering Steiff Disney Mickey Mouse plushies to three winners via X (Twitter). A new promotional video featuring solo vocal tracks by Spark Riders has also been released, with SNS icons and headers as rewards for reaching repost goals. The game is a dream-fulfilling Spark Rider training adventure scheduled for release in November 2026, free-to-play with in-app purchases for iOS and Android.

An indie developer reported being blackmailed for money under the threat that an AI-generated clone of their game would be published first. While some media suspected a hoax, other developers have come forward with similar extortion claims, raising widespread concern and prompting Japanese developers to withhold their work-in-progress information.

Key Persona developers Katsura Hashino, Shigenori Soejima, and Shoji Meguro reflect on the series' creation. Persona 3 was a last-ditch effort from scratch to save Atlus, featuring a theme of youthful mortality. Persona 4 tackled information literacy with a rural setting inspired by Kosuke Kindaichi, while transitioning to stronger team collaboration. Persona 5 adopted a phantom thief motif, acid jazz music, and 3D knowledge from Catherine, capturing a massive global audience. The developers define the essence of Persona as a reflection of the energy of youth in each era.

At an event in Osaka, Menya Spice Tokyo Branch exhibited their upcoming PC mystery adventure game, set for release in 2027. Following a researcher's disappearance, players control protagonist Mamiya Kamome on a research ship filled with eccentric and suspicious researchers. Despite a tense murder mystery, conversations remain surprisingly casual. Players collect clues, use a PC window-like interface for meetings, and when the protagonist becomes a suspect, they use a personality transplant device to take over others' bodies. Changing hosts expands the searchable areas, making the choice of who to possess the key to progression. Just as the case seems solved, a colleague vanishes, leaving players hooked by the witty sci-fi narrative and eager for the full release.

At an indie game event in Osaka, a bizarre mini-game was exhibited where players accelerate a cow up to 1,000 km/h to take it into space. Utilizing the physics of lift, the game is based on the takeoff speed of a cow calculated from its weight and shape. Since real cows cannot run that fast and would quickly fall, the game solves this with alien technology using a UFO to pull and accelerate the cow. Players use a hand-tracking device to start the game, accelerating the cow with hand gestures while dodging obstacles like cars and windmill debris. During gameplay, a front-facing fan at the venue blows wind to enhance realism. Once the cow successfully reaches 1,000 km/h, it heads into space with the UFO, and the clear time is displayed. Setting aside physical debates, players can enjoy the unique experience of a cow successfully taking off in a game world.

Chaser Game is on hiatus today. In the anime industry arc exposing dark secrets, Hasumi falls into a trap set by character designer Ishii while in charge of the Goddess World Project. Drugged and in a desperate crisis, she is saved by Tetra, a former Asapro youth. Meanwhile, Nishikawa escapes an assassination attempt by Chinese executive Mike Chen thanks to help from former CyberConnect2 employee Irukawa. A later conversation between Honda and Mike Chen reveals the truth behind the Chinese project and that the acquisition's purpose was lost when development rights shifted. These events connect to the live-action drama Chaser Game W. Total circulation has surpassed 1.7 million copies, the next manga update is scheduled for October 12, and CyberConnect2 President Matsuyama's book is currently on sale.

Ace Combat 8's online mode is a massive end-game feature where up to 100 players gather in base lobbies to cooperate and compete, featuring deep mechanics like avatar creation and aircraft leveling. The campaign mode delivers a rich, dramatic story set in Strangereal, offering overwhelming immersion from a first-person perspective and intense wingman coordination.

A review of the latest TPS, Gears of War: E-Day, set 14 years before the original game, depicting humanity's desperate battle against the Locust. Featuring the iconic return of Marcus and Dom, the game boasts evolved cover systems, a fast-paced open-field structure, and deep weapon customization, making it a masterpiece recommended for both fans and newcomers.

Shochiku Games announced it will co-publish the cooperative survival horror game 'Inbokia - Cursed Dice Game,' developed by French team Ludogram. The Steam Early Access version launches on October 8 at 5:00 PM JST, priced at 1,200 JPY. The June demo surpassed 1 million downloads with very positive reviews. Players navigate a cursed board, facing deadly traps, over 15 monsters, and 20+ events triggered by rolling dice. Utilizing 12+ dice, cursed statues, and upgrades, players must survive solo or in online co-op for up to 6 players, where sacrifice is an option. A Steam key giveaway campaign is also running on the official X account.

A closed beta test was held for the title developed by Dynamis One and published by NVIDIA. Set in Tokyo in 1989, the protagonist is an ordinary civil servant with no special powers. Summoned to the Special Ward Administration Agency, he gets caught up in incidents across Tokyo while being forced to handle work by an eccentric director. The special wards feature territories belonging to mages, and disputes are settled through trial by combat. The gameplay loop involves progressing through scenario packs for each ward, fighting in trials, and returning to the agency to do paperwork. The scenario is fully voiced, allowing players to enjoy a chaotic yet continuous daily life woven by quirky characters. Battles are 1-on-1 style with the ability to switch out backup members, and features auto-play and double-speed options, requiring flexible control based on the situation. Characters are divided into multiple roles, and strategic team composition considering attribute affinities and interruption skills against powerful un-evadable attacks is crucial. The gacha system features both characters and equipment along with a pity system, enabling planned progression. After work, free time is available where players can spend points to visit characters, enjoy conversations, and give gifts. Shifting from the serious prologue to a comedic and surreal progression, the game charms players with its protagonist being endlessly pushed around by work and mages.

Here are the closed beta test impressions of a new game set in 1989 Tokyo, where witches live. Players interact with them as a chief civil servant. The combat scene direction is fantastic, featuring Momoka Hanamori's rose-biting special move and bold dropkick. The expressive variations and comical banter of unique characters like Erin Tanaka and Riria Fujiharu are major charms. You can discover surprising sides through conversations, such as Riria's unexpected behavior despite her lady-like appearance. The protagonist's boss, Toai Heiwagishi, leaves a strong impression with a playful yet somewhat ominous personality. Starting with a classic introduction where pink-haired Erin picks up a wand to become a witch, exciting developments await. A mysterious world view coexists with a warm Sunday-morning-anime-like atmosphere and strange realism. With ominous mysteries peeking between bright daily life, you won't be able to stop reading the engaging story. It is a work packed with attention to detail that makes you feel like you are watching an anime.

At an event in Osaka, indie developer Cass showcased 'Eternal Night Shinobi,' a 2D exploration action game set for a PC release in 2027. Players control a young ninja rescuing abducted friends in a yokai-filled Japanese-style world. The game features exhilarating movement using kunai—which double as wall footholds—and time-stopping abilities to create platforms, offering puzzle-like depth. With support functions like buffer inputs for struggling players, and playful touches like confetti celebrating player actions, development is 80% complete, with boss creation and polish ahead.

Disney Twisted-Wonderland is holding a limited-time event, 'Sugar Race: The Strange World and Twisted Crown,' starting October 5. Set in the popular metaverse Lithoers World, the story follows Night Raven College students into a realistic virtual reality where they encounter a mysterious player named Nougat. A battle unfolds to claim the king's throne in a bizarre candy kingdom. Alongside the event announcement, information on the new character Nougat and an animated PV have been released. Nougat is a player met in Lithoers World who challenges the students to a game with a daring attitude. The event is scheduled from October 5 at 17:00 to November 9 at 14:50, with further details to be announced in-game. Additionally, event-related card illustrations featuring characters in sweet avatar costumes will appear, including SSR Trey and Lilia, alongside SR and R characters.

At Osaka Indie Games Summit 2026, Metal Strike! showcased 'Custom Mecha Girl Fighters,' a 3D PC action game based on anime model kits. Players build custom mecha girls to battle, blending deep customization with refined combat built in Unreal Engine.

A discount sale featuring Shueisha manga is currently being held on Amazon Kindle, ending at 11:59 PM on October 4, 2026. Eligible titles can be purchased at 50% off by applying the coupon on the product page. The sale includes many popular works such as The JOJOLands, Demon Slayer, Kingdom, Spy x Family, and Chainsaw Man, making it a great opportunity to buy series in bulk.

Nex Playground is a next-generation motion gaming console that requires no controllers, using a built-in camera and processor to track the player's full body. After massive success in North America, it operates on a subscription model for downloading various titles. Future updates will include online multiplayer, and following global expansion, it is set to launch in Japan by 2027 with careful localization.

Latent Entertainment showcased "Mina and the Story of Kotodama," a 3D action game using voice commands to summon items and solve puzzles. It features a local, offline voice recognition engine, with a full release planned within a year.

On Oct 10, 2026, the Marvel Toukon Finals at Brasil Game Show will feature 8 players fighting offline. Developed by Arc System Works, PlayStation, and Marvel, this 4v4 fighter aims to energize Latin America's largest esports market.