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Japanese anime hobby and model kit releases

13 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Bandai and AmiAmi announce new Gundam and anime hobby products

Major Japanese manufacturers continue to expand their hobby and collectible offerings. Bandai has expanded its Gundam-themed merchandise through Premium Bandai, introducing Char Aznable-themed ICID card cases and Zaku-in

PlayStation Plus monthly updates and lineups

23 clusters · 212 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Sony announces PlayStation Plus monthly games for November 2026

Sony has released the PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games for October 2026, including F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. These titles are available to Essential, Extra, and Premiu

Tekken 8 DLC and character announcements

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Bandai Namco announces Tekken 8 DLC character Roger Jr. and Nike collaboration

Bandai Namco announced new downloadable content (DLC) for Tekken 8 during the Evo France event. The updates include the addition of Roger Jr., a character described as a “Pocket Commander” who utilizes a pro-wrestling in

SEGA Fave arcade network cyberattack

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sega Fave reports no timeline for arcade service recovery after unauthorized access

Following unauthorized access to its servers detected on November 1, SEGA Fave disabled several arcade network services in Japan, including the ALL.Net network and the Aime user authentication system. The outage impacted

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Launch and Reception

334 clusters · 850 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2

Nintendo released the remake of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, to coincide with the franchise’s 40th anniversary. Developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 wi

Tales of Eternia Remastered release and sales performance

10 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Tales of Eternia Remastered released on multiple platforms

Bandai Namco has released Tales of Eternia Remastered, a modernized version of the classic JRPG originally launched in the early 2000s. As the fifth entry in the ‘Tales Remaster Project’, the title follows protagonists R

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus production and release

22 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Toei Animation releases Dragon Ball Super: Beerus reconstruction

The ‘enhanced’ anime series ‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ officially launched on October 11, 2026, following a pilot screening at New York Comic Con. Produced by Toei Animation as part of the studio’s 70th anniversary cele

Detective Precure franchise expansion and milestones

21 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Detective Pretty Cure: Episode 40 synopsis released

The “Detective Precure!” franchise continues its media expansion following the commercial success of the theatrical release “Detective Precure! The Mysterious Garden and Two Secrets.” The film has reportedly surpassed 1.

One Piece collectible merchandise availability

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Bandai Namco and Funko announce new figure pre-orders

Various One Piece collectible figures have become available through Amazon. Initial offerings include chibi-style statues from YouTooz, such as Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro, and King Buggy, alongside Funko POP! figures featurin

FromSoftware Dark Souls server outages

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: FromSoftware disables Dark Souls 2 and 3 servers due to security issues

On October 30, 2026, FromSoftware temporarily disabled online servers for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The initial shutdown was attributed to an undisclosed “server issue,” wh

Tales of Eternia Remaster release and merchandise

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bandai Namco releases Tales of Eternia Remastered

Bandai Namco released Tales of Eternia Remastered, a modern update to the classic JRPG developed by TOSE Co. The remaster is available on multiple platforms, including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch syste

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve release and reception

19 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Bandai Namco releases Ace Combat 8 soundtrack worldwide

Bandai Namco released Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Project Aces using Unreal Engine 5, the game follows the Joker Flight team during the Sotoa-

Bandai Namco Dragon Ball video game releases

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Bandai Namco announces Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 10th anniversary

Bandai Namco has outlined upcoming content and new titles for its Dragon Ball franchise. The company released a roadmap for ‘Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero’ extending through 2027, which includes the ‘Super-Limit Breaking N

Bandai Namco Ace Combat Zero distribution issues

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Bandai Namco releases Ace Combat Zero standalone on Steam

Bandai Namco initially addressed fan dissatisfaction regarding the availability of ‘Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War’. Developers explained that the title could not be sold as a standalone product because of expiring lice

The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay and sales updates

12 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: The Blood of Dawnwalker receives 1.1 update with new difficulty level

Information regarding the video game ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ has expanded to include detailed mechanics for character progression, quest strategies, weapon selection, and romance storylines. Developed by Rebel Wolves—a

One Piece Grand Gourmet video game release

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet released by Bandai Namco and Kairosoft

Kairosoft and Bandai Namco collaborated on ‘One Piece Grand Gourmet’ (also known as ‘ONE PIECE Sea Feast Restaurant’), a restaurant management simulator set in the ‘One Piece’ universe. Departing from the franchise’s typ

Manga and literary publication releases

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Manga and Light Novel publishers release monthly updates

Publishers across various regions have announced significant releases for the latter half of 2026. In Spain, upcoming releases include the first manga adaptation of ‘The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao Resolving Imperial Myst

EA Sports FC 27 launch, sales, and technical feedback

62 clusters · 398 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: EA Sports FC 27 faces criticism over inaccurate kit details

Electronic Arts launched EA Sports FC 27 globally on September 25, 2026, following a marketing campaign that highlighted extensive licensing and technical upgrades. The title features over 21,000 licensed players, 140 st

Pom Pom Purin 30th Anniversary merchandise and events

14 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Pompompurin 30th anniversary events held at Japanese department stores and malls

In late July 2026, Sanrio announced the 30th-anniversary celebration for its character Pom Pom Purin. An initial rollout was scheduled for August 1 at the Abeille retailer, featuring items such as a plush-backpack, die-c

Bandai Namco festival participation

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Bandai Namco announces initiatives for Lucca Comics & Games

Bandai Namco has announced its participation in several major gaming and pop culture festivals in October 2026. At the Poznań Game Arena (PGA) in Poland, the company plans to showcase titles such as Dragon Ball Xenovers

Japanese video game sales trends

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Japan video game sales: Switch 2 and Kingdom Hearts lead October week

Weekly Japanese video game sales data for late August and early September 2026 show fluctuations in both hardware and software performance. During the week of August 17 to August 23, hardware shipments saw a decline, wit

Naruto franchise announces Project Rasengan roadmap

12 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Naruto franchise launches major global project ‘PROJECT RASENGAN’

The Naruto franchise has unveiled a comprehensive expansion roadmap titled ‘Project Rasengan’ during the ‘NARUTO: What’s Next?’ panel at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2026. This long-term plan for the Naruto and Boru

New York Comic Con 2026: Industry news and creator focus

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: New York Comic Con 2026 features major film and Marvel announcements

The 20th anniversary of New York Comic Con at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center has expanded to include major industry announcements and a strategic shift toward digital content creation. In the film and television

Gundam Rogue Orbit and RG Project development

8 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bandai Namco announces Gundam film and game updates

Bandai Namco Entertainment is developing ‘GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT’, a high-mobility action game set in a completely original Gundam timeline. Scheduled for release on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

One-Punch Man anime season 3 release details

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: One-Punch Man season 3 part 2 announced for January 2027

The second part of the third season of the One-Punch Man anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. The announcement, which included a new trailer and official poster, was unveiled during New York Comic Con 2026. P

Sony PlayStation legacy franchise revival

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Sony reportedly reviving Ape Escape via Evening Star studio

Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly pursuing a strategy to revive dormant PlayStation intellectual properties by partnering with external development studios. Rather than relying solely on internal teams, the co