Japanese news and culture, translated daily https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news en https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/a-train-9-evolution-heads-to-switch-2-with-rebuilt-rendering ARTDINK's long-running railway management sim returns to consoles on Nintendo Switch 2, with developers reworking the rendering engine to modernize the PC-era classic. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/a-train-9-evolution-heads-to-switch-2-with-rebuilt-rendering https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/board-game-rpg-viractal-rolls-onto-switch-2-this-october Sting's dice-and-deck multiplayer RPG Viractal arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on October 1, bringing its tabletop-inspired adventures to handheld players. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/board-game-rpg-viractal-rolls-onto-switch-2-this-october https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/familymart-teams-up-with-blue-lock-anime-for-june-campaign-f FamilyMart launches a nationwide 'Blue Lock' anime collaboration on June 2 across roughly 16,400 stores, offering original artwork goods and themed products. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/familymart-teams-up-with-blue-lock-anime-for-june-campaign-f https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/hogwarts-legacy-drops-to-3990-in-japan-with-august-budget-re Sega will release a discounted 'BEST PRICE' edition of Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on August 27, 2026, slashing the price from ¥8,778 to ¥3,990. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/hogwarts-legacy-drops-to-3990-in-japan-with-august-budget-re https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/hogwarts-legacy-gets-budget-re-release-in-japan-switchps5-be Sega is relaunching Hogwarts Legacy on Switch and PS5 as a 'Best Price' package on August 27, slashing the physical price from ¥8,778 to ¥3,990. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/hogwarts-legacy-gets-budget-re-release-in-japan-switchps5-be https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/manga-artist-shoh-tajima-teams-up-with-hyde-for-limited-edit Manga legend Shoh Tajima reimagines rocker HYDE in a new T-shirt collaboration with art apparel brand GAIN, with pre-orders opening May 29 and limited release on July 29. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Anime & Manga https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/manga-artist-shoh-tajima-teams-up-with-hyde-for-limited-edit https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/milkysubway-expanded-theatrical-run-adds-new-scenes-drops-ko The expanded re-release of anime film 'Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway' unveils new 2D scenes and a limited bonus mini-manga drawn by comic adapter Kono Don. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Anime & Manga https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/milkysubway-expanded-theatrical-run-adds-new-scenes-drops-ko https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/nintendo-warns-of-progression-halting-bug-in-yoshi-and-the-m Nintendo has issued an advisory about a progression-blocking bug in the new Switch 2 action title 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book,' with a patch already in the works. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/nintendo-warns-of-progression-halting-bug-in-yoshi-and-the-m https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-center-mega-tokyo-to-reopen-this-september-after-marc The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo will resume operations around September following an extended closure triggered by a March incident at the store. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-center-mega-tokyo-to-reopen-this-september-after-marc https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-poko-poke-moncolle-figures-hit-amazon-pastel-pikachu New 'Poko a Pokémon Collection' Moncolle figures—including pastel Pikachu and Pro Mojumbo—are now listed on Amazon Japan at ¥715 each, shipping in August. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-poko-poke-moncolle-figures-hit-amazon-pastel-pikachu https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/aquaplus-launches-utawarerumono-pathway-to-white-with-series Aquaplus released 'Utawarerumono: Pathway to White' on May 28, 2026 for Steam, Switch 2, and PS5, marking a new chapter in the beloved fantasy strategy-RPG saga. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/aquaplus-launches-utawarerumono-pathway-to-white-with-series https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/debora-joins-dragon-quest-monsters-4-yuji-horii-confirms Square Enix reveals Debora — the fan-favorite bride option from 'Dragon Quest V' — will appear in the upcoming 'Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca & Flora of the Withered Tree Kingdom.' Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/debora-joins-dragon-quest-monsters-4-yuji-horii-confirms https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/donkey-kong-64-swings-onto-switch-via-n64-nintendo-classics Nintendo announced that Donkey Kong 64 will join the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack's N64 library on June 4, bringing the 1999 collectathon back to a new generation. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/donkey-kong-64-swings-onto-switch-via-n64-nintendo-classics https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/dragon-quest-vii-reborn-hits-first-ever-sale-in-square-enix Square Enix launches its 'Tokutoku Carnival' download sale across all major platforms, marking the first discount for the recently released Dragon Quest VII Reborn. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/dragon-quest-vii-reborn-hits-first-ever-sale-in-square-enix https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/kunio-kun-goes-west-arc-system-works-opens-storefronts-for-j Arc System Works has launched Steam, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo Store pages for 'Kunio-kun's Nekketsu Saiyuki: Tenjiku Rantou Hen,' a roguelite brawler arriving June 4. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/kunio-kun-goes-west-arc-system-works-opens-storefronts-for-j https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/overwatch-x-yoasobi-collab-drops-july-1-with-original-song-o Blizzard pairs its hero shooter with Japan's chart-topping duo YOASOBI for a new track exploring the bonds between Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/overwatch-x-yoasobi-collab-drops-july-1-with-original-song-o https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/overwatch-x-yoasobi-collab-launches-july-1-unveiled-at-shibu Blizzard Entertainment revealed its Overwatch x YOASOBI crossover at Shibuya Stream Hall on May 28, with Ayase and ikura appearing as guests. The collab launches July 1. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/overwatch-x-yoasobi-collab-launches-july-1-unveiled-at-shibu https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/remake-of-cult-classic-off-gets-switch-physical-edition-sept Fangamer Japan opens preorders for the Switch physical release of the 'OFF' remake, including a limited Bad Human Edition packed with collector goodies. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/remake-of-cult-classic-off-gets-switch-physical-edition-sept https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/street-fighter-6-may-28-patch-notes-drop-throw-tweaks-and-bu Capcom published the battle adjustment patch notes for Street Fighter 6's May 28 update, focused on throw-related tuning and bug fixes ahead of Ingrid's debut. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/street-fighter-6-may-28-patch-notes-drop-throw-tweaks-and-bu https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/xs-ai-translation-mistakes-nintendos-new-game-reveal-for-a-p X's auto-translate feature turned a Nintendo of America post about a non-Pokémon title into Pokémon news, drawing fresh attention to the platform's loose AI translations. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/xs-ai-translation-mistakes-nintendos-new-game-reveal-for-a-p https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/a-train-9-evolution-drops-free-switch-2-demo-at-midnight-on Artdink releases a tutorial-map demo of 'A-Train 9 Evolution' for Nintendo Switch 2 at midnight on May 28, letting players learn the city-building sim's basics. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/a-train-9-evolution-drops-free-switch-2-demo-at-midnight-on https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/capcom-slashes-resident-evil-requiem-prices-on-ps5-and-switc Capcom launches a limited-time sale on 'Resident Evil Requiem' for PS5 and Switch 2, with a free demo and fresh details on the franchise's 30th anniversary celebrations. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/capcom-slashes-resident-evil-requiem-prices-on-ps5-and-switc https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/dragon-quest-turns-40-with-a-baskin-robbins-crit-new-critica Baskin-Robbins Japan teams up with Dragon Quest for its 40th anniversary, debuting 'Critical Hit! Golden Pineapple Lemonade' from June 1 to 30, 2026. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/dragon-quest-turns-40-with-a-baskin-robbins-crit-new-critica https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/dragon-quest-x-rohto-eyedrops-returns-with-king-slime-bottle Rohto Pharmaceutical's third Dragon Quest collab launches June 10: limited-edition Rohto Z eyedrops shaped like the iconic King Slime, starting at 715 yen. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/dragon-quest-x-rohto-eyedrops-returns-with-king-slime-bottle https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/genshin-impact-x-kfc-japan-limited-genshin-collab-pack-launc KFC Japan teams up with HoYoverse for a Genshin Impact collaboration pack, sold exclusively via KFC's online ordering system from June 10–30, with pre-orders opening June 3 at 2:00 AM. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/genshin-impact-x-kfc-japan-limited-genshin-collab-pack-launc https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/nintendo-eshop-drops-170-switch-2switch-deals-resident-evil Nintendo's May 27 eShop refresh adds roughly 170 discounted titles, with debut markdowns on Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and a viral block-breaking roguelite. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/nintendo-eshop-drops-170-switch-2switch-deals-resident-evil https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-go-launches-new-steps-season-june-2-with-dynamax-elec Niantic's new Pokémon GO season runs June 2 to September 8, introducing Dynamax Electabuzz, Magikarp, and Feebas to Max Battles for the first time. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-go-launches-new-steps-season-june-2-with-dynamax-elec https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-go-launches-new-steps-season-june-2-with-limited-time Niantic and Pokémon kick off the new 'New Steps' season in Pokémon GO on June 2 at 10:00 JST, debuting the limited-time 'GO Pass' progression track. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/pokmon-go-launches-new-steps-season-june-2-with-limited-time https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/street-fighter-6-gets-haato-drawn-merch-drop-from-grapht-lau MSY's GRAPHT brand unveils new Street Fighter 6 collaboration items featuring illustrator Haato, with early sales starting May 27 at KEIO eSTATION Shinjuku and online preorders open now. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/street-fighter-6-gets-haato-drawn-merch-drop-from-grapht-lau https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/switch-2s-table-game-world-brings-8-player-trpgs-to-living-r CCFOLIA's tabletop platform arrives on Switch 2 in November 2026, letting up to eight players run TRPGs and board games with a deliberately hands-off rule system. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Games https://nihonwire.vercel.app/news/switch-2s-table-game-world-brings-8-player-trpgs-to-living-r