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Aretha Collection 1993-1995 releases for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4&5 in Japan on July 30
Aretha Collection 1993-1995 releases for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4&5 in Japan on July 30

This compilation gathers all three Aretha series games that came out on the Super Famicom (SNES).

news by Kite Stenbuck on 09 April, 2026

Songs of Glimmerwick demo is now available for PC via Steam
Songs of Glimmerwick demo is now available for PC via Steam

Eastshade Studios will gradually add more updates that add support for more languages and keyboard layouts.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 09 April, 2026

Daughter-raising simulator Machine Child is now available for PC via Steam
Daughter-raising simulator Machine Child is now available for PC via Steam

A DRM-free version of Ooyari Ashito's doujin game is also available via JAST's own web store.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 April, 2026

Ninja Cats: Tactics launches for PC via Steam Early Access on April 27
Ninja Cats: Tactics launches for PC via Steam Early Access on April 27

The main characters and Ninja Cats in this game are being particularly voiced by VTubers from multiple groups, including Holostars.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 07 April, 2026

Level-5 Vision 2026 "Craftmanship" stream launches on April 10
Level-5 Vision 2026 "Craftmanship" stream launches on April 10

The title list is still unknown, even though Level-5 also still have DecaPolice, Inazuma Eleven Re, & Holy Horror Mansion in the works.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 06 April, 2026

Namco X Capcom opening and ending theme songs will appear on digital streaming platforms on April 11
Namco X Capcom opening and ending theme songs will appear on digital streaming platforms on April 11

Yuzo Koshiro was able to find master versions of both Subarashiki Shin Sekai and Itsuka Kitto Tsuki no Shita de.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 06 April, 2026

Mochiko the Samurai full release appears for PC via Steam on April 10
Mochiko the Samurai full release appears for PC via Steam on April 10

The indie RPG starring a former SKE48 member with Syrian developers in the team just had its Early Access version released last month.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 06 April, 2026

1992 Genesis RPG Traysia gets ports to PS4&5, Switch, Xbox One & Series X|S, and PC via Steam on April 24
1992 Genesis RPG Traysia gets ports to PS4&5, Switch, Xbox One & Series X|S, and PC via Steam on April 24

The Steam page indicates that this port will also be available in Spanish, besides Japanese and English.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 06 April, 2026

Get to know the characters in Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom
Get to know the characters in Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom

Twelve more new key characters are introduced, along with the 5 initial main ones.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 03 April, 2026

Ufotable and Production I.G. to celebrate Tales Of 30th Anniversary with a new concert and anime illustrations
Ufotable and Production I.G. to celebrate Tales Of 30th Anniversary with a new concert and anime illustrations

The concert will cover Tales of Zestiria the X, while the illustration project will launch with Tales of Phantasia and Xillia.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 03 April, 2026

Echoes of Aincrad - Story Trailer shows the Sword Art Online MMORPG from your own perspective
Echoes of Aincrad - Story Trailer shows the Sword Art Online MMORPG from your own perspective

You will apparently start playing the MMORPG from its closed beta test phase, before it gets turned into a real Death Game.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 02 April, 2026

Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered will have the return of Raiko and new gameplay systems
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered will have the return of Raiko and new gameplay systems

Raiko's mother (and Mikazuki's stepmother) will also make her new appearance here.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 02 April, 2026

Aquaplus and Yuke's show interest in bringing Dungeon Travelers and Tears to Tiara to current platforms
Aquaplus and Yuke's show interest in bringing Dungeon Travelers and Tears to Tiara to current platforms

Yuke's notably made the Switch 2 release of the new Utawarerumono entry possible, as revealed in a Japanese interview.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 02 April, 2026

Metro Quester and Osaka are launching on Steam via Kemco, self-published Quester games being delisted
Metro Quester and Osaka are launching on Steam via Kemco, self-published Quester games being delisted

The Quester series will now fully be under Kemco publishing on all platforms.

news by Mikhail Madnani and Kite Stenbuck on 02 April, 2026

C2 Architecture reboots Plan-[ki] as a Strategy RPG for PC and Mobile
C2 Architecture reboots Plan-[ki] as a Strategy RPG for PC and Mobile

The game was initially planned for release in 2011, but its development stagnated due to KanColle's popularity.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 01 April, 2026

Kernel Hearts is coming to PC via Steam in 2026, demo available now
Kernel Hearts is coming to PC via Steam in 2026, demo available now

This indie action RPG supports multiplayer co-op with up to 4 players.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 01 April, 2026

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales will also have Trials of Mana save data bonus
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales will also have Trials of Mana save data bonus

Riesz will appear in the HD-2D game, and this reveal is completely legit and not an April Fool's prank.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 01 April, 2026

Former Disgaea designer Yoshitsuna Kobayashi releases Cosmic Galaxy Wars for PC via Steam
Former Disgaea designer Yoshitsuna Kobayashi releases Cosmic Galaxy Wars for PC via Steam

Despite releasing right at midnight on April 1 in Japan, Sohei Niikawa assures that this new game is completely legit and not an April Fool's joke.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 March, 2026

Finale of Aeons: Lillia is coming to PC via Steam
Finale of Aeons: Lillia is coming to PC via Steam

This text-based narrative RPG will have 5 different protagonist with their own stories and multiple ending branches.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 March, 2026

Crusaders Quest: Hero Town is now available for PC via Steam
Crusaders Quest: Hero Town is now available for PC via Steam

This is a new idle town-building RPG based on the Crusaders Quest mobile game.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 March, 2026

Mebius and Opera House are working on new Elminage II releases for PC and current consoles
Mebius and Opera House are working on new Elminage II releases for PC and current consoles

The publisher made the announcement the day before April 1st to ensure that the new releases for the 2009 PSP sequel are completely legit.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 March, 2026

Wayfinder Studios reveals Wyldheart coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2027
Wayfinder Studios reveals Wyldheart coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2027

If the game's Kickstarter reaches its goal, the studio will be able to release an Early Access version by the end of 2026.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 30 March, 2026

SaGa series illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi left Square Enix in February 2026 and is now going freelance
SaGa series illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi left Square Enix in February 2026 and is now going freelance

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy was the last title he was involved with in the company.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 26 March, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 will increase CERO age rating in Japan from C (15+) to D (17+)
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 will increase CERO age rating in Japan from C (15+) to D (17+)

Square Enix would have to add restrictions to the Group Pose feature if they were to retain the lower age rating.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 26 March, 2026

Gotcha Gotcha Games publishes RPG Maker New Project teaser trailer
Gotcha Gotcha Games publishes RPG Maker New Project teaser trailer

The next new RPG Maker entry will let you create HD-2D-esque games with more elaborate lighting.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 26 March, 2026

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