Industry
4/10/2026·0
Final Trailer Released for The Exit 8 Live-Action Film: In Theaters This Friday!
The film adaptation of the viral horror game The Exit 8 ramps up the tension with its final trailer ahead of its North American release.
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Industry
4/9/2026·1
Rhythm Heaven Series Returns After 10 Years: Rhythm Heaven Groove Arrives in July!
Nintendo's legendary rhythm series, Rhythm Heaven, is returning to the Switch platform on July 2, 2026, with a new game titled Groove after a long silence.
Industry
4/9/2026·2
Famous Voice Actor Yuki Kaji Establishes His Own Company FRACTAL: A New Breath of Life into Voice AI and Management
Yuki Kaji, the star of the Attack on Titan series, has officially announced the establishment of his new company, FRACTAL, which focuses on voice AI technologies and professional management services.
Industry
4/9/2026·3
Radical Decision from Cover Corp for Holostars Japan: Corporate Support Being Cut
Cover Corp, a giant in the VTuber world, has decided to make a major change to the management structure of the male group Holostars Japan, ending corporate projects and merchandise production.
Industry
4/7/2026·0
Saudi Arabia Increases Stake in CAPCOM: MiSK Foundation Now Owns 6% of the Company
Saudi Arabia's EGDC, a subsidiary of the MiSK Foundation, continues to consolidate its influence in the global gaming sector by increasing its stake in Japanese gaming giant CAPCOM to 6.04%.
Industry
4/6/2026·4
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the Father of the Beat 'em Up Genre, Passes Away at 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, one of the legendary figures of the video game world and creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun series, has passed away at the age of 64.
Industry
4/5/2026·0
Japan Game Sales Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Remains at the Top, Crimson Desert and Mega Man Follow
The gaming world in Japan was active in the final weeks of March; while Pokémon Pokopia maintained its lead, Crimson Desert and Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection made a fast entry into the charts.
Industry
4/3/2026·0
Crunchyroll and Aniplex Joint Venture Hayate Acquires Anime Studio Lay-duce
Hayate Inc., a joint venture between Crunchyroll and Aniplex, has announced the acquisition of all shares of the successful anime studio Lay-duce.
Industry
4/3/2026·0
Nintendo's "Character Summoning" Patent Rejected: Critical Development in Palworld Lawsuit
The US Patent Office has rejected Nintendo's patent application regarding character summoning mechanics in games; this decision could change the course of the ongoing Palworld lawsuit.
Industry
4/2/2026·0
Shift Up Acquires Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami's New Studio
Shift Up, having achieved great success with Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has acquired Unbound Game Studio, founded by legendary game director Shinji Mikami.
Industry
3/31/2026·0
BookWalker Launches New Global Platform: A New Era in Digital Manga Reading with LCP DRM
Digital manga and light novel giant BookWalker has officially launched its highly anticipated new global platform and revolutionary LCP DRM system, offering readers more freedom.
Industry
3/31/2026·0
MAPPA CEO Confesses: The Journey from Fear of Bankruptcy to the Massive Investment in Chainsaw Man
MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka made candid remarks about the studio's past risks of bankruptcy, the financial disappointment of Yuri on ICE, and the risky decisions made for Chainsaw Man.