KAYAC has announced that Narmaya from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available today in 1v1 butt shaking fighting game Ketsu Battler. She joins Beelzebub, another character from the same game, as a free playable character. Ketsu Battler, as well as the new DLC characters, are available exclusively in Japan for the Nintendo Switch. Check out the trailer showcasing Narmaya in the game below:

Cygames has announced that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will release its next DLC character, Ilsa, on February 10. Additionally, the first gameplay trailer for the character has also released. The trailer's description describes her as "the demonic drill sergeant," and she marks the 11th DLC character in the game. Check out the full gameplay trailer for Ilsa, releasing for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising…

Earlier today, Kadokawa revealed the first promotional video and key visual for Clevatess II - The King of Magical Beasts and the Legend of the False Hero. The announcement also revealed the anime's July 2026 release window along with information on the staff and cast members. Check out the promotional video and key visual below: The cast for the anime includes:

Kadokawa has released a new trailer for Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World Season 4, confirming that the Konomi Suzuki and Ashnikko perform the opening theme song "Reconnect." The opening theme song of Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World Season 4 was produced by Giga and Teddyloid. Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World Season 4 will premiere in April 2026…

Hero Games and Pan Studio have announced that Duet Night Abyss is coming to Steam on January 20. The Steam version of Duet Night Abyss supports account linking and cross-progression with the existing PC and mobile versions. Duet Night Abyss is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Windows and Epic Games Store. Lastly, here's an overview of the game, via the official Steam page:

HIDIVE has announced the TV anime adaptation of Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation manga series will premiere in April 2026. The Petals of Reincarnation anime is being co-produced by HIDIVE, and a new trailer and key visual were revealed alongside the opening and ending theme songs. eill performs the opening theme song "Glitch*" and Sizuk performs the ending theme song "Zero."

TOHO animation is streaming the creditless opening and ending sequences of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, which premiered on January 16. As previously revealed, Mrs. Green Apple performs the opening theme song "lulu," and milet performs the ending theme song "The Story of Us" for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 is streaming on…

Yakuza 3 Remastered will continue to be available after the release of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio confirmed on X (formerly Twitter). Those who already own Yakuza 3 Remastered can continue to play it, and the game will continue to be available with purchase of the "Yakuza Complete Series" Bundle as well. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties…

The online listing for the second volume of Kennoji and R_ringo's Dōkyo Shiteiru Kensei no Onna Shishō ga Kawaisugite Mainichi Shiawase Desu (The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I'm Happy Every Day) manga reveals that an anime adaptation is currently in the works. The cover for the new volume of The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I'm Happy Every Day…

Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures announced that a TV anime adaptation of Hiroshi Shiibashi's Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto manga is in the works. A new teaser trailer and key visual were released, along with details about the staff and cast. Toshifumi Kawase directs the Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto anime at Studio DEEN. Keiichirō Ōchi oversees the series scripts, and Atsuko Nakajima is the character designer.

Kadokawa has announced that the TV anime adaptation of Noriaki Kotoba's The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King (also known as The Barbarian's Bride) manga will premiere on April 9 at 9:30 p.m. on AT-X. New details about the anime adaptation were also revealed, including the cast, theme song artists, and additional TV networks that will air the series.

Shueisha Games and SAYIL GAMES have announced the first combat demo for BAKUDO, a new sci-fi boss rush action game that combines "high‑octane ball‑sport mechanics with exhilarating combat," will release in February 2026. The BAKUDO demo includes a combat tutorial, a tutorial boss battle, and an early-stage boss encounter. The developers will continue to refine the demo as development progresses, and more details will be announced at a later date.

Too Kyo Games has announced that a "The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1st Anniversary Festival" event will be held on April 26 on the third floor of Nikkei Hall in Tokyo. Various voice actors from The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will appear alongside creator Kazutaka Kodaka. Ticket lottery applications for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1st Anniversary Festival are now available.

Kuro Games announced that a Steam version of sci-fi action RPG Punishing: Gray Raven is coming soon to PC. The official Steam page for Punishing: Gray Raven is live, and more details will be revealed at a later date. Punishing: Gray Raven is currently available now for Android, iOS, and PC (client download on Windows). Here's an overview of the game, via Steam:

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for action RPG CODE VEIN II highlighting character Zenon Gryfgote. In CODE VEIN II, Zenon Gryfgote encourages the Revenant Hunter to forge their potential and never give into fear and despair. CODE VEIN II launches January 30, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A…

Netflix and Sony Pictures have announced a new deal where Sony films will stream exclusively on the service after release. This will start later this year in select regions, and will be available worldwide in early 2029. Netflix will stream Sony films for the first eighteen months after they release in either theaters or on home video. This will apply to upcoming movies such as the upcoming live-action adaptation of…

During the Arknights: Endfield Official Release Special Program, GRYPHLINE and Mountain Contour revealed that Arknights: Endfield exceeded 35 million pre-registrations. In addition, three new trailers for Arknights: Endfield were released. Arknights: Endfield launches January 22 for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and PC via Epic Games Store, and pre-registrations are available now. One Republic performs the game's theme song "Give Me Something." The track is now streaming on…

Netmarble has announced that it has delayed The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin to March 2026. Additionally, the developers have outlined some changes that it will make to the game following the most recent closed beta test. A recent Developer Notes outlines that, during the closed beta test, many found issues with the controls, UI/UX, and combat system. When the game launches in March 2026, it will feature massive improvements to the combat system, such as refinements to the burst and dodge systems.

PEGI has once again rated Hi-Fi Rush for the Nintendo Switch, this time attached to its new publisher, KRAFTON Inc. The new rating could indicate that the game will finally release for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 after years of waiting. On January 15, new ratings for Hi-Fi Rush for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch surfaced on…

Exactly one year ago, I had the opportunity to try out Dynasty Warriors: Origins. It was a very pleasing experience on PlayStation 5, as it was a breath of fresh air for those who never played the mainline games, as I did, and provided series veterans with some new mechanics. After the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, Koei Tecmo's developers have gone on the record to say that they were very pleased with the increase in processing power.

The Dynasty Warriors series has always centered on the Three Kingdoms: Shu, Wu, Wei, and, more recently, Jin. However, the “Other” factions have always been my favorite. What would it be like to fight alongside Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, or Lu Bu? Unsung heroes who never got to achieve their goals. With Dynasty Warriors 3 being my first entry into the series, I have eagerly awaited the chance to join these factions since the PlayStation 2 era.

A new promotional video for TV anime adaptation of Shigenobu Matsumoto and Yō Kanebayashi's Duel Masters LOST: Oblivion Sun manga reveals the opening theme song "Ayakashi Ayashi" by Kashitarō Itō. The promotional video reiterates that the premiere of the first episode of the Duel Masters LOST: Oblivion Sun four-episode anime will premiere on February 6 at 8:00 p.m. JST on the official…

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Jinushi's Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari) manga announced the anime's July 2026 premiere on TBS and more than 20 other channels. A new trailer and key visual for the Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You anime were revealed, and it was confirmed that Asahi Production will be animating the series.

Bandai Namco has announced Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown surpassed seven million copies sold worldwide across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. One million copies were sold since the previous sales update in January 2025. Total series sales have surpassed 21 million copies sold as well. "Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has now been available for seven years and has surpassed 7 million copies sold worldwide," said series producer Kazutoki Kono.