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June 10, 2026· 14:52🔒 Insider Only

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1. Veteran Actress Rie Shibata Cast as Assassin Mom in 'Cheat Skill' Anime, and Fans Couldn't Be Happier

Source: 🇯🇵 はてなブックマーク

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.

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2. Vanillaware's Cult Classic Returns: 'Oboro Muramasa Kaikitan' Hits Switch 2, PS5, and PC in Early 2027

Source: 🇯🇵 はてなブックマーク

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.

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3. Final Fantasy Resonance Lands October 22 — Here's Everything Square Enix Just Revealed

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Square Enix has dated Final Fantasy Resonance for October 22 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, with a Steam release following October 23.

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