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VTuber Rica Hanamiya visual novel Rica Mode announced

CyberStep visual novel game brand Rabbitfoot has announced Rica Mode, a fully voiced visual novel starring Virtual YouTuber Rica Hanamiya. It will launch in summer 2026. Platforms were not announced.
VTuber Rica Hanamiya visual novel Rica Mode announced
CyberStep visual novel game brand Rabbitfoot has announced Rica Mode, a fully voiced visual novel starring Virtual YouTuber Rica Hanamiya. It will launch in summer 2026. Platforms were not announced.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Dear Mirror Flower for Switch launches April 30, 2026 in Japan

The Switch version of Japanese-style fantasy visual novel Dear Mirror Flower will launch on April 30, 2026, developer Kogado Studio announced.
Dear Mirror Flower for Switch launches April 30, 2026 in Japan
The Switch version of Japanese-style fantasy visual novel Dear Mirror Flower will launch on April 30, 2026, developer Kogado Studio announced.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Famitsu Sales: 12/15/25 - 12/21/25 has been updated with software sales rankings 11 to 30 www.gematsu.com/2025/12/fami...
Famitsu Sales: 12/15/25 – 12/21/25 [Update]
Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for week of December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
SIMPLE Series for Nintendo Switch 2 Vol.1 THE Mahjong announced
SIMPLE Series for Nintendo Switch 2 Vol.1 THE Mahjong announced
D3 Publisher has announced SIMPLE Series for Nintendo Switch 2 Vol.1 THE Mahjong for Switch 2. It is available now via Nintendo eShop in Japan for 1,980 yen.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Natsume Atari to change name to Winning Entertainment Group on January 1, 2026

Natsume Atari, the parent company of Tengo Project, will change its name to Winning Entertainment Group on January 1, 2026, the company announced.
Natsume Atari to change name to Winning Entertainment Group on January 1, 2026
Natsume Atari, the parent company of Tengo Project, will change its name to Winning Entertainment Group on January 1, 2026, the company announced.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Stardew Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition now available

Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available via Nintendo eShop for $14.99. Users who own the Switch version can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via a free "Upgrade Pack."
Stardew Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition now available
Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available via Nintendo eShop for $14.99. Users who own the Switch version can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via a free "Upgrade Pack."
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December 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Dragon Quest X Online version 8.0 expansion launches June 25, 2026 in Japan

Dragon Quest X Online's version 8.0 expansion, Dragon Quest X Online: Stray Children of Space and Time, will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on June 25, 2026 in Japan for 4,950 yen, Square Enix announced.
Dragon Quest X Online version 8.0 expansion launches June 25, 2026 in Japan
Dragon Quest X Online's version 8.0 expansion, Dragon Quest X Online: Stray Children of Space and Time, will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on June 25, 2026 in Japan for 4,950 yen, Square Enix announced.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Famitsu Sales: 12/15/25 – 12/21/25

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for week of December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025.
Famitsu Sales: 12/15/25 – 12/21/25
Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for week of December 15, 2025 to December 21, 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
GANG OF DRAGON Steam page updated with new screenshots

Nagoshi Studio has updated the Steam page for recently announced Kabukicho-set action adventure game GANG OF DRAGON with several new screenshots.
GANG OF DRAGON Steam page updated with new screenshots
Nagoshi Studio has updated the Steam page for recently announced Kabukicho-set action adventure game GANG OF DRAGON with several new screenshots.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky to be delisted on January 1, 2026 for PS4 in Japan, January 5 for PS Vita

Spike Chunsoft will delist the digital version of tri-Ace-developed RPG Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky for PlayStation 4 on January 1, 2026 at 00:00 JST in Japan, and for PS…
Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky to be delisted on January 1, 2026 for PS4 in Japan, January 5 for PS Vita
Spike Chunsoft will delist the digital version of tri-Ace-developed RPG Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky for PlayStation 4 on January 1, 2026 at 00:00 JST in Japan, and for PS Vita on January 5, 2026 at 00:00 JST, the company announced. This will include both the base game and downloadable content. New production of the physical edition will also end.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Fruit Mountain Party coming to Switch 2, Switch in spring 2026

BeXide will release Switch 2 and Switch versions of multiplayer party 3D puzzle game Fruit Mountain Party in spring 2026, the developer announced.
Fruit Mountain Party coming to Switch 2, Switch in spring 2026
BeXide will release Switch 2 and Switch versions of multiplayer party 3D puzzle game Fruit Mountain Party in spring 2026, the developer announced.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
TANUKI: Pon’s Summer delayed to 2026

Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Denkiworks have delayed mail delivery adventure game TANUKI: Pon's Summer from its previously planned late 2025 release window to 2026. It will be available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, as well as…
TANUKI: Pon’s Summer delayed to 2026
Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Denkiworks have delayed mail delivery adventure game TANUKI: Pon's Summer from its previously planned late 2025 release window to 2026. It will be available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, as well as via Game Pass.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time free major update ‘The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes’ now available

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time major free major update "The Sinister Broker Bazario's Schemes" is now available, publisher LEVEL-5 and developer LEVEL-5 Osaka Office announced.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time free major update ‘The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes’ now available
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time major free major update "The Sinister Broker Bazario's Schemes" is now available, publisher LEVEL-5 and developer LEVEL-5 Osaka Office announced.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
SANABI free DLC ‘A Haunted Day’ for Switch launches January 15, 2026

SANABI free downloadable content expansion "A Haunted Day" will launch for Switch on January 15, 2026, publisher NEOWIZ and developer Wonder Potion announced.
SANABI free DLC ‘A Haunted Day’ for Switch launches January 15, 2026
SANABI free downloadable content expansion "A Haunted Day" will launch for Switch on January 15, 2026, publisher NEOWIZ and developer Wonder Potion announced.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Dark mystery visual novel MAMIYA: A Shared Illusion of the World’s End coming to Switch in 2026

dramatic create will release a Switch version of Kenkou Land-developed dark mystery visual novel MAMIYA: A Shared Illusion of the World's End in 2026, the publisher announced.
Dark mystery visual novel MAMIYA: A Shared Illusion of the World’s End coming to Switch in 2026
dramatic create will release a Switch version of Kenkou Land-developed dark mystery visual novel MAMIYA: A Shared Illusion of the World's End in 2026, the publisher announced.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Danganronpa series shipments and digital sales top 10 million

Total shipments and digital sales for the Danganronpa series have surpassed 10 million units worldwide, Spike Chunsoft announced.
Danganronpa series shipments and digital sales top 10 million
Total shipments and digital sales for the Danganronpa series have surpassed 10 million units worldwide, Spike Chunsoft announced.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM
007 First Light delayed to May 27, 2026

IO Interactive has delayed 007 First Light from its previously planned March 27, 2026 release date to May 27, 2026. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
007 First Light delayed to May 27, 2026
IO Interactive has delayed 007 First Light from its previously planned March 27, 2026 release date to May 27, 2026. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Caput Mortum now available for Switch

Publisher Black Lantern Collective and developer WildArts has released short first-person horror game Caput Mortum for Switch for $11.99, the companies announced.
Caput Mortum now available for Switch
Publisher Black Lantern Collective and developer WildArts has released short first-person horror game Caput Mortum for Switch for $11.99, the companies announced.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
KANADE now available for Switch in Japan

A Switch version of visual novel KANADE is now available for Switch via Nintendo eShop in Japan at a launch discount price of 1,584 yen, publisher Good Smile Company and developer Frontwing announced. It supports English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and…
KANADE now available for Switch in Japan
A Switch version of visual novel KANADE is now available for Switch via Nintendo eShop in Japan at a launch discount price of 1,584 yen, publisher Good Smile Company and developer Frontwing announced. It supports English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties ‘Gameplay Overview’ trailer

Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a six-minute gameplay overveiw trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties ‘Gameplay Overview’ trailer
Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a six-minute gameplay overveiw trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Neverness to Everness ‘Co-Ex Test’ sign-ups now available

Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Hotta Studio have opened sign-ups for the closed "Co-Ex Test" for free-to-play urban open-world action RPG Neverness to Everness, the companies announced. The test will be available across…
Neverness to Everness ‘Co-Ex Test’ sign-ups now available
Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Hotta Studio have opened sign-ups for the closed "Co-Ex Test" for free-to-play urban open-world action RPG Neverness to Everness, the companies announced. The test will be available across PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella killed in car crash

Vince Zampella---the co-founder and former head of Infinity Ward, co-founder and head of Respawn Entertainment, and head of Ripple Effect Studios---died in a car crash on Southern California's Angeles Crest…
Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella killed in car crash
Vince Zampella---the co-founder and former head of Infinity Ward, co-founder and head of Respawn Entertainment, and head of Ripple Effect Studios---died in a car crash on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway on December 21, according to an NBC4 Investigates report. He was 55 years old.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Saturday AM: Battle Manga confirmed for PC; debut trailer and screenshots

Son Studios has released the first trailer and screenshots for Saturday AM: Battle Manga, its June-announced two-versus-two tag-team fighting game featuring characters from Saturday AM manga, as well as confirmed that it…
Saturday AM: Battle Manga confirmed for PC; debut trailer and screenshots
Son Studios has released the first trailer and screenshots for Saturday AM: Battle Manga, its June-announced two-versus-two tag-team fighting game featuring characters from Saturday AM manga, as well as confirmed that it will be available for PC via Steam when it launches. A release date has yet to be announced.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Persona 3 Reload version 1.03 update for Switch 2 now available, improves frame rate

ATLUS has released the version 1.03 update for the Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload, which improves performance wtih a targeted 60 frames per second Performance Mode in TV Mode, and boosts frame rate stability…
Persona 3 Reload version 1.03 update for Switch 2 now available, improves frame rate
ATLUS has released the version 1.03 update for the Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload, which improves performance wtih a targeted 60 frames per second Performance Mode in TV Mode, and boosts frame rate stability across all other modes.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ‘NiGHTS Content Drop’ update launches December 24

SEGA will release the "NiGHTS Content Drop" update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on December 24 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET, the company announced.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ‘NiGHTS Content Drop’ update launches December 24
SEGA will release the "NiGHTS Content Drop" update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on December 24 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET, the company announced.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM