Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hikes Confirmed: Japan Jumps First, US and Europe Follow in September
Nintendo raises Switch 2 pricing, with Japan first and the West in September.
Osaka Police Partners Capcom With Resident Evil Requiem Anti-Drug Awareness Push
Osaka Police launch an anti-drug campaign using Resident Evil Requiem materials.
Nintendo Patent on Summoning Fighters Hit with Major USPTO Rejection, Next Step Now on Nintendo
Nintendo’s broad “summon and fight” patent has been rejected, but the case isn’t over yet.
Shift Up Acquires Shinji Mikami’s Unbound, Signalling a Console and PC Push
Shift Up has bought Unbound and will publish Shinji Mikami’s next original project.
Capcom Rejects Gen AI in Final Builds, Even as AI Workflows Expand
Capcom will use AI internally, but says Gen AI assets will not ship in its games.
TypeCaster Lands TIGS 2026 Showcase Slot as Indonesia’s Indie Scene Grows
TypeCaster heads to TIGS 2026 as Indonesia’s only curated selection.
Japan Launches IP360 Funding Grants to Boost Indie Game Exports & New IPs
Japan’s IP360 aims to fund new indie game IP and export growth.
UNBND Is Shinji Mikami’s New Studio, Building a 50 Person Team for a AAA Original
Shinji Mikami’s new studio UNBND is building an original AAA game in Unreal Engine 5.
Astral Chain and Metal Gear Rising Directors Launch Eel Game Studio
PlatinumGames veterans launch Eel Game Studio.
From Horror to Hospitality: Silent Hill f Actors Appointed Tourism Ambassadors
Silent Hill f’s impact now extends beyond games and into Japanese tourism.
Dedicated Cygames AI Studio Launches to Explore Creator-Friendly Generative Tools
Cygames launches a new AI studio to explore ethical generative tools for game development.
Japan Gets a Region-Locked PS5 Digital Edition Priced Below Global Model
Sony unveils a Japan-exclusive PS5 Digital Edition priced significantly lower than the global model.
Nintendo’s Monster-Battle Patent Faces Official Reexamination After Backlash
Nintendo’s controversial monster-battle gameplay patent faces official reexamination after backlash and industry criticism.
Japanese Entertainment Giants Push Back Against OpenAI’s Alleged Use of Copyrighted IPs
Japan’s major entertainment companies formally protest OpenAI’s alleged use of their IPs for AI training.
BitSummit PUNCH 2026 Aims to Redefine Indie Creativity with New “High Impact” Theme
BitSummit PUNCH 2026 brings Japan’s indie gaming scene back to Kyoto, spotlighting passion-driven creativity.