mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06Japanese video game news by Sal Romano. Also western game news. Email: editor@gematsu.com. DMs are open.
Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics adds Super Mario Sunshine on August 13; Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics adds D-HOPPER and ZERO RACERS on August 4
The Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics app will add Super Mario Sunshine on August 13, and the…...
Lumines Remastered now available for iOS, Android
Enhance has released Lumines Remastered for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play....
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/lumines-remastered-now-available-for-ios-android
Open-world sandbox cultivation game 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal announced for PC
Snail has announced 9 Yin Sutra: Immortal, an "open-world cultivation sandbox blending survival, building, exploration, talisman arts, and artifact crafting." It will be available for PC via…...
Shenmue III Enhanced debut trailer, details, and screenshots
Publisher ININ Games and developer YS NET have released the debut trailer, screenshots, and information for Shenmue III Enhanced, as well as opened pre-orders for physical standard, Special, and Collector's editions of the game. The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with a release date to be announced "in the coming weeks."
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/03/shenmue-iii-enhanced-debut-trailer-details-and-screenshots
FuRyu announces roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT for PS5, Switch 2, and PC
FuRyu has announced roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT, the next entry in its "dark bishoujou action CRY series. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on November 5. In celebration of the announcement, the 2018-released CRYSTAR is available for $1.99 as part of the "FuRyu Publisher Sale" from now until May 5 at 3:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 a.m.
Disgaea Mayhem launches July 23 in the west
Action RPG Disgaea Mayhem will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 23 in the west, publisher NIS America announced.
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/04/disgaea-mayhem-launches-july-23-in-the-west
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie final trailer
Nintendo and Illumination have released the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, as well as announced three new cast members.
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/03/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-final-trailer
Crimson Desert sales top three million
Total sales for open-world action adventure game Crimson Desert have surpassed three million units, developer Pearl Abyss announced.
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/03/crimson-desert-sales-top-three-million
ANOMALITH and CRYMELIGHT demos now available for PC
Demos for survival third-person shooter ANOMALITH and "dark bishoujo" roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT are now available for PC via Steam as part of the…...
http://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/anomalith-and-crymelight-demos-now-available-for-pc
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls launch trailer
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Arc System Works have released the launch trailer for four-versus-four tag fighting game…...
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-launch-trailer
CloverPit coming to PS5, Switch 2, PS4, and Switch on August 13
Publisher Future Friends Games and developer Panik Arcade will release slot machine roguelite horror game CloverPit…...
http://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/cloverpit-coming-to-ps5-switch-2-ps4-and-switch-on-august-13
Genshin Impact Version version 7.0 update ‘Everwinter Without Mercy’ launches August 12
The version 7.0 update for Genshin Impact, dubbed "Everwinter Without Mercy," will launch on August 12, developer miHoYo announced....
Starsand Island launches August 18
Anime-inspired life and farming simulation game Starsand Island will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via…...
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/starsand-island-launches-august-18
Sony: End of physical game disc production to ‘cautiously move forward’ despite ‘strong opinions’
During its fiscal year 2026 Q1 earnings briefing, Sony Group Corporation chief financial officer Lin Tao addressed the…...
‘Drama-like adventure’ game Seasons of Books and Keys announced for Switch, PC
Publisher Shueisha Games and developer iMel have announced Seasons of Books and Keys, a "drama-like adventure" adaptation of the Honobu Yonezawa mystery novel of the same name....
PS5 shipments top 95.3 million
PlayStation 5 has shipped 95.3 million units worldwide, Sony announced in its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026....
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/ps5-shipments-top-95-3-million
Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer for Switch now available in the west
Touhou Project strategy RPG Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer is now available for Switch via…...
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed launches September 3
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via…...
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/speedrunners-2-king-of-speed-launches-september-3
Saber Interactive announces Rideshare “Stimulator” for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Saber Interactive and developer UNIGINE have announced Rideshare "Stimulator" for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam)....
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer reveal trailer, developer overview
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer The Coalition have released the multiplayer reveal trailer and developer overview for…...
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/gears-of-war-e-day-multiplayer-reveal-trailer-developer-overview
Wobbly Life coming to Switch 2 on August 20
Publisher Curve Games and developer RubberBandGames will Wobbly Life - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on August 20 alongside its upcoming iOS and Android versions, the companies announced....
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/wobbly-life-coming-to-switch-2-on-august-20
Famitsu Sales: 7/20/26 – 7/26/26
Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of July 20, 2026 to July 26, 2026....
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/famitsu-sales-7-20-26-7-26-26
Mexican Ninja launches August 20
2.5D roguelike beat 'em up game Mexican Ninja will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via…...
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/mexican-ninja-launches-august-20
Aeruta coming to PS5, PS4, and Switch
Publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer FromDawn will release dungeon exploration and bakery management RPG Aeruta…...
https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/aeruta-coming-to-ps5-ps4-and-switch
DragonSword: Awakening sales top 200,000; PlayStation and Nintendo versions underway
Total sales for action RPG DragonSword: Awakening have surpassed 200,000 units, and PlayStation and Nintendo versions are underway, developer HOUND13 announced....