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The domestic RPG "Showa American Story" will participate in Gamescom 2026, held in Cologne, Germany from August 26 to 30. NeocoreGames announced that a new trailer will be released for global players, and the game will offer its first offline hands-on demo. The demo will feature four different gameplay slices, allowing players to get a glimpse of the actual gameplay of this unique title.
The production of the second season of the 'Harry Potter' series has encountered unexpected issues. Two renowned directors have publicly stated that they declined offers to join the HBO project due to disagreements with series creator J.K. Rowling.
The Fire Emblem series finally returns to the world setting of Three Houses after a seven-year hiatus. Fire Emblem Engage introduces several exciting new changes while building upon the core framework of its predecessor. Here are the highlights from IGN's preview—check them out!
In the gaming industry, cartoon mascots have always been powerful money-makers—from Nintendo's Mario to Sega's Sonic. Now, Sony is determined to make its mark in this arena, and their first ace card is an anxious little bear suffering from insomnia due to excessive stress.
On August 16, SEGA kicked off its annual sale on Steam, offering all-time low discounts on major IPs including Yakuza, Total War, as well as Atlus titles like Persona and the Shin Megami Tensei series.
SNK Corporation announced that Duck King, the second DLC character for Season 3 "Vengeful Destiny" of the critically acclaimed fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, will officially launch on August 27, 2026.
At the recent Disney D23 Expo, Pixar Animation Studios officially announced the sequel to Coco, titled Coco 2, and unveiled its first concept still.
Recently, the development team behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword released a creative new trailer featuring immersive ASMR-style sound design, inviting viewers to join protagonist Miyamoto Musashi on a meditative walk through key scenes in the game.
Recently, GIGABYTE released a new version of its AORUS series GeForce RTX 5060—the AORUS GeForce RTX 5060 ARI 8G. This graphics card not only delivers impressive performance but also features a unique design that is sure to capture players' attention. The model is customized around GIGABYTE's original anime-style character "Aorus Girl," clearly targeting fans of anime aesthetics and enthusiasts of personalized PC builds.
At the recent D23 2026 event, Kingdom Hearts IV unveiled major announcements. Following the Friday night premiere of the first trailer featuring the world of Pixar's Coco, Square Enix released an extended four-minute trailer during Saturday's "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" panel, officially confirming that Mickey, Donald, and Goofy will be playable characters.
Online discussions have reignited regarding Mystique's appearance in Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine. The character's new design has drawn mixed reactions from players, who are comparing it to her previous portrayals in films and other games.
Recently, Kadokawa Corporation announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (April to June 2026). The report revealed an operating loss of 660 million yen (approximately $4.14 million) in its animation and live entertainment businesses.
Recently, PC Partner, the parent company of brands such as ZOTAC, Inno3D, and Manli, issued a warning that the supply situation for entry-level graphics cards will worsen further in the second half of 2026. The company pointed out that shortages have already impacted the market; despite an increase in average selling prices, PC Partner's own graphics card sales still dropped by 18.4% in the first half of the year.
Recently, American indie game designer Jason Rohrer shared precious memories about Valve's early Steam platform review policies and digital marketplace ecosystem. Around 2010, Steam officially reached out to Rohrer, inviting him to add his experimental narrative simulation game "Sleep Is Death" to the platform's catalog. In those days, developers could only join the store after receiving a personal invitation from Steam management—and once listed, it meant massive exposure.
The Sleeping Dogs adaptation, which has been in production for several years, seems to have finally gained new momentum. Actor Simu Liu stated that the project is moving forward, with the team having secured a director and a production company. Liu revealed the film's status while responding to fan questions on social media. According to the actor, the adaptation is progressing "very well": the project now has a director, a production company, and a "clear path forward."
SNK announced today that Duck King, the second character in Season 3 DLC for "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves," will officially launch on August 27, 2026. This dancing fighter from South Town returns to the ring with his unique rhythm and dance moves.
The dark visual novel 'Imouto, Tanin, Mousou Shou', developed by HazeDenki and published by Serenity Forge (known for titles such as 'To the Moon', 'Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!', and 'Kill Princess'), is now available on Steam. The game is priced at 39 CNY in the China region, with a limited-time launch discount of 20% OFF, bringing the price down to just 31.2 CNY.
AdHoc Studio, which gained fame with the indie game 'Superhero Dispatch Center', recently quietly updated its official website. At the end of the team introduction page, they left an intriguing message: 'more to come'.
Disney officially released the first official still from the new "Ice Age" series entry, "Ice Age: Boiling Point," following the D23 event. This marks the franchise's first appearance on the big screen after many years.
Following the release of extended gameplay footage for the Chinese action game "Tides of Annihilation," a growing number in the gaming community believe that the protagonist, Gwendolyn, is now voiced by Angela Sant'Albano, who previously lent her voice to Grace Ashcroft, the main character in Capcom's survival horror game "Resident Evil: Requiem."