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Sony to End PlayStation Disc Production in 2028 — and One Editor's Reply Silenced a Grumbling Manga Artist
Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation discs in January 2028. A game-loving manga artist's complaints were quieted by a single, practical remark from his editor.
Nintendo to Pull Original Switch in Europe as EU Battery Rules Force Switch 2 Redesign
Facing EU rules mandating user-replaceable batteries, Nintendo will discontinue the original Switch in Europe and swap the Switch 2 for a serviceable-battery model with 1% less capacity and 10g more w
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 in Three Flavors: Flagship 'Sol,' Balanced 'Terra,' and Speedy 'Luna'
OpenAI has announced GPT-5.6, rolling out first as a limited preview at the request of the US government before general availability, with three tiers tailored to power, balance, and cost.
'Detective Precure!' Stuns Fans with Surprise 'Madoka Magica' Crossover Photo (Official)
Toei Animation's current Precure series made a surprise appearance at a 'Madoka Magica' stage event in Osaka, with magical girls from both franchises posing together in an official photo.
MAPPA and Netflix Adapt 'Jimoto Saiko!' — The Cutesy Horror Manga That Trapped a Girl in Her Hometown
The SNS sensation 'Jimoto Saiko!,' where adorable art masks a story of pure dread, is becoming an anime from MAPPA (Jujutsu Kaisen) for exclusive worldwide release on Netflix.
MAPPA's 'Jimoto Saiko!' Anime Heads to Netflix — and That Cute Art Hides Something Dark
A new trailer reveals MAPPA is adapting the viral webcomic 'Jimoto Saiko!' as a Netflix worldwide exclusive, set to aiko's song 'milk.'
I Sped Through FF7 Rebirth on Boost Mode — Here's What It Costs the Story
A writer beat Square Enix's sprawling RPG FF7 Rebirth in under half the usual time using the new Boost Mode, now free on PS5 and PC. But does fast-forwarding gut the story's immersion?
'Too Much Freedom': Why Some Gamers Bounce Off Minecraft and Crave RPG Structure
A Japanese gamer's confession about being unable to get into Minecraft's open-ended sandbox sparked widespread agreement online, reigniting a debate about player-game compatibility.
Nintendo and Pokémon Company's Palworld Lawsuit Reportedly Narrowed to Older Versions of the Game
A new report says the patent suit brought by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company against Palworld now targets only older builds—likely because Pocketpair patched the game to sidestep the claims.
Cult PS1 Shmup 'Geppy-X' Returns: Remaster Demo Drops With All-Star Anime Voice Cast
Implicit Conversions' remaster of the legendary 1999 parody shmup '70's Robot Anime Geppy-X' now has a free demo across PC, PlayStation, Switch and Xbox, original star voice cast intact.
Vanillaware's Cult Classic Returns: 'Oboro Muramasa Kaikitan' Hits Switch 2, PS5, and PC in Early 2027
Marvelous announced a new entry in the gorgeous 2D action-RPG Muramasa series during Nintendo Direct, launching across Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Steam in early 2027.
Veteran Actress Rie Shibata Cast as Assassin Mom in 'Cheat Skill' Anime, and Fans Couldn't Be Happier
Veteran actress Rie Shibata will voice the assassin mother in the anime adaptation of 'Banished Cheat Enhancer,' and Japanese fans are thrilled by the inspired casting choice.
Nintendo Direct Set for June 9, 2026: Switch 2 Lineup for Late-Year Takes Center Stage
Nintendo will stream a new Direct presentation at 11 PM JST on June 9, focusing on Switch 2 and Switch software arriving in the second half of 2026.
Persona 6 Officially Announced With Cryptic, Green-Tinged Teaser Trailer
Atlas has unveiled Persona 6 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Game Pass launch planned. A moody teaser hints that green will be the new entry's signature color.
Persona 6 Revealed: Atlus Goes 'Super Dark' for First Numbered Entry in Nearly a Decade
Atlus has announced Persona 6, the first numbered Persona since 2016's Persona 5. The reveal teases a notably darker tone and confirms PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 releases.
Sega Officially Unveils 'Crazy Taxi: World Tour' for 2027 Across PC and Consoles
Sega has formally announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, the first new entry in the cult arcade-racing series in years, slated for a 2027 launch on PC, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Voice Actress Hono Kuroki Marries Masaki Ando, Creator of the Anime She Starred In
Voice actress Hono Kuroki announced on June 7 that she has married manga artist Masaki Ando, creator of 'Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki' — the very series she lent her voice to.
Nintendo Music Goes Browser-Based: PCs, Tablets, and Cars Join the Party
Nintendo expanded its Switch Online music service beyond smartphones on June 2, launching a browser version for PCs and tablets plus in-car playback support.
Nintendo Music: The Official App That Finally Lets You Stream Mario, Zelda, and Famicom Classics
Nintendo's official music streaming service offers decades of game soundtracks—from 8-bit Famicom chiptunes to Nintendo Switch 2 scores—in one curated app.
Junji Ito on the Power of 'Abnormality' and the Genius of Chainsaw Man's Tatsuki Fujimoto
Horror manga master Junji Ito, now an Eisner Hall of Famer, reveals what drives his creations and why he sees rare talent in younger artists like Tatsuki Fujimoto.
'Yanineko' Anime Adaptation Lights Up July 2026 with TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X Broadcast
The cult web manga about chain-smoking deadbeat cats gets a TV anime, premiering July 2, 2026 across TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X.
Detective Conan Meets Star Detective Precure in Historic Anime Crossover
Edogawa Conan visits Precure on May 31, and Cure Answer drops into Detective Conan on June 6 — a weekend doubleheader celebrating Conan's 30th anniversary.
Detective Pretty Cure × Detective Conan: Toei Confirms Crossover Sending Conan to Makotomirai City
Toei Animation announced a TV anime crossover between 'Detective Pretty Cure!' and 'Detective Conan,' with each show's hero appearing in the other's hometown.
Voice Actor Faye Ruz Ai on Her 'Do It Now' Philosophy: 'Once Your Passion Cools, It Never Comes Back'
Faye Ruz Ai—the powerhouse voice behind Jolyne, Power, and Kikoru—opens up about the urgency-driven mindset that fuels her relentless career in anime.
Nintendo's 'Pictonico!' Turns Your Selfies Into Mini-Games, Launching May 28
Nintendo's new free smartphone app 'Pictonico!' lets you transform face photos into playable mini-games. Pre-registration opens May 19, full launch May 28 on iOS and Android.
Dragon Quest Walk Drives Basketball Fans to Nagoya Arena in Surprise Collab Win
A Dragon Quest Walk collaboration with Nagoya Diamond Dolphins delivered a measurable spike in basketball game attendance, showing the power of location-based gaming tie-ins.
Ghost in the Shell Returns: New TV Anime Premieres July 7, 2026 on Fuji TV
Masamune Shirow's cyberpunk landmark gets a new TV anime adaptation, airing Tuesdays at 11 PM on Kansai TV / Fuji TV's 'Hi-Anibaru!!' block from July 7, 2026.
Ghibli's Long Struggle to Find a Successor: Even Oshii and Katabuchi Were Once in the Frame
Studio Ghibli's recent admission that successor training has 'failed across the board' reveals a decades-long pattern—one that nearly gave us Ghibli films from Mamoru Oshii and Sunao Katabuchi.
Nintendo Switch Online Subscriptions Can Now Be Stacked Up to 1,095 Days — Beat the July Price Hike
Nintendo will raise Switch Online fees in Japan on July 1. A quietly extended stacking limit lets subscribers lock in up to three years at current prices.
Nintendo Hikes Switch 2 Prices in Japan, Citing Shifting Global Market Realities
Nintendo announced price increases for its Switch 2 hardware and select services in Japan, blaming changing market conditions and the need to maintain global business viability.
Voice Actress Satomi Akesaka Announces Marriage Using That Familiar Handwritten Format
Beloved voice actress Satomi Akesaka revealed her marriage with a handwritten letter echoing the iconic format Japanese seiyuu fans know all too well, sparking waves of congratulations.
Resident Evil Film Director Names the Game Scene So Scary He Had to Stop Playing
Director Zach Cregger, helming the 2026 Resident Evil reboot, told PlayStation Blog which series moment forced him to put the controller down mid-playthrough.
Resident Evil Movie Director Reveals the Game Scene So Terrifying He Had to Stop Playing
Zach Cregger, director of the upcoming 2026 Resident Evil film, told PlayStation Blog about the one Biohazard moment that forced him to put down the controller mid-playthrough.
Yomi no Tsugai Anime Reunites Bones Film With Hiromu Arakawa for a New Challenge
Hiromu Arakawa's latest manga Yomi no Tsugai begins TV broadcast this April, with Bones Film framing the production as a fresh challenge rather than a Fullmetal Alchemist encore.
Anonymous Essay Sparks Debate: 'Japanese Anime Culture Never Really Grew Up'
A viral Hatena post argues Japanese anime stagnated while Hollywood's animated films earn Oscar nods, igoring fierce online debate about industry maturity.
Can You Draw the Nintendo 64 Controller From Memory? Japan's Internet Tries
Japanese comedy site Omocoro challenged people to draw the iconic N64 controller from memory, with hilariously inaccurate results.
Pokémon GO Turns Real-World AED Locations Into PokéStops Starting May 1
Niantic partners with the Japan AED Foundation to map defibrillator locations as in-game PokéStops, featuring the healing Pokémon Pawmot.
Nintendo of America Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Tariff-Driven Price Hikes
Consumers sue Nintendo of America, demanding refunds for price increases on Switch 2 accessories they say were driven by Trump-era tariffs.
'The Dangers in My Heart' Manga Drops Chapter 190: 'I Will Announce'
Hit romance manga 'Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu' releases its latest free chapter, continuing the beloved series that has sold over 5 million copies.
Crunchyroll's Anime Monopoly: Why Japan and the West See Different Shows
While Japan enjoys healthy competition among anime streamers, Crunchyroll now controls roughly 75% of Western anime licensing — and Japanese audiences never see the changes made.