Japan Report #2
The second Japan Report brings an overview of Japanese gaming news from the second half of May 2026, along with new announcements, RPG projects, anime aesthetics, arcade comebacks, and the latest sales results from Japan.
The creators of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail want to build their own AI ecosystem for game development, automation, and more advanced NPC systems.
Discover their plans for advanced NPC systems.
007 First Light sold 1.5 million copies.
The fastest-selling game from IO Interactive.
NetEase is launching a new crackdown on cheaters in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals has received a new wave of permanent account bans after NetEase discovered an increased use of unauthorized tools.
The Witch’s Bakery is coming in August 2026 to PC and consoles.
The magical cozy RPG adventure The Witch’s Bakery takes players to the Parisian bakery of young witch Lunna in August 2026.
Samsung Display has introduced the first 4K 360Hz QD-OLED panel for gaming monitors.
Samsung Display has developed a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED panel with a refresh rate of 360Hz, Dual Mode support up to 680Hz in Full HD resolution, and a DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification.
Viractal is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch at the end of September.
The board game RPG Viractal brings procedurally generated maps, card battles, and the Devil’s Whisper release system to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
The new FIFA game is coming this summer, and it will be called FIFA World Cup Launch Edition.
FIFA has confirmed the name of the new official game of the World Cup, which will be part of a broader digital football strategy.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced - new information
Ubisoft has revealed new details about the upcoming Black Flag remake.
Call of Duty: Warzone is shutting down support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Warzone will no longer be available on old consoles starting in November, and purchases on those platforms will be disabled by the end of June.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Hollow Knight: Silksong, a game that we rated 5/5, is getting a physical release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and...
PSX #1
The first PSX review brings several PlayStation news of the week, from Bungie's new attempt at Marathon to the mobile expansion of the MLB The Show series.
PXN has introduced the Vector X pedals for serious sim racing enthusiasts.
PXN Vector X pedals feature a 200 kg load cell brake, dual-sensor throttle, and extensive adjustment options for demanding sim racing players.
It has been revealed when we will learn more details about the Songs of the Past expansion.
CD Projekt Red will be present at Gamescom 2026!