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Kirby series creator and Super Smash Bros series creator/director Masahiro Sakurai recently talked up games made in Japan and the…

When you think of games involving cars, what do you think of? Do you think of racing games like Need…

Publisher Headup Games and co-developers Simon Jakobsson and Aurora Punks announced a release window for Vessels of Decay, their retro-inspired…

Deck13 Spotlight has picked up publishing for Pocket Wheels, a new racing/platforming game by solo developer Florian Wolf. Pocket Wheels…

Japanese developer CyberConnect2 shared a new battle system trailer and details for Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, their long-awaited furry strategy…

Over the last five years, the wrestling landscape has changed drastically. Gone are the days when liking wrestling was ridiculed…

A shocking censorship bill was unanimously passed by Republicans in Texas that would effectively make it a jailable offense to…

Today’s Niche Spotlight is coming from indie developer SunSpear Games, who have been working on IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre, a…

It may be hard to believe now, but there was a time a few years back when Sony had been…

Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Sandfall Interactive shared a character trailer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introducing on of its protagonists, Gustave….

Publisher Konami and developer NeoBards Entertainment have full revealed Silent Hill f, their long-awaited survival horror sequel. Silent Hill f is in…

Welcome back to Waifu Wednesday, Niche Gamer’s column where we talk about characters, their appeal, and a little on their…

Indie developer Sverun Games has released a playable demo for Crowned in Steel, their ambitious action-adventure game inspired by heroic…

Port developer Flat2VR Studios has announced Postal 2: VR, a new virtual reality version of the 2003 shooter by Running…

Indie developer Atypical Games has released the first playable demo for Cubic Odyssey, their insanely ambitious voxel sandbox game that…

Users on social media platform X have noticed that McDonald’s Japan’s famous anime ads are no longer visible to people…

The 2024 Oscars came and went. Like clockwork, they awarded a film nobody cared about and will instantly forget while…

Publisher Aniplex and co-developers Pokelabo and f4samurai announced a release date for Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra, their free-to-play RPG…

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Kojima Productions have announced a release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach….

It’s not often that we revisit a game steeped in drama because, more often than not, the drama surrounding a…

The character designer for the PS2 and Xbox game Red Ninja: End of Honor would like to see his characters…

We’ve learned Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum, the new spinoff film directed and starring Andy Serkis as the…

Korean developer SHIFT UP recently launched a Valentine’s Day event for Goddess of Victory: Nikke leading to the game topping $1…

Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Online has added more classic games from the Game Boy era this week. Nintendo Switch Online…

Publisher Nacon and developer Rogue Factor shared a chunk of gameplay for HELL is US, their new action-adventure game. Here’s…

Japanese developer BeXide has announced Fruit Mountain Party, a new multiplayer focused entry in their fruit puzzle series. Fruit Mountain…

Indie developer Casual Brothers announced a release date for Hot Rod Mayhem, their new fast-paced arcade-style racing game. Hot Rod…

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is a long-awaited remaster from a different era of JRPGS….

Publisher Activision and developer Iron Galaxy Studios have officially announced Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, a new HD…

Konami has announced Suikoden STAR LEAP, the first smartphone spinoff in the beloved Japanese RPG franchise. Suikoden STAR LEAP is…

While it’s been years since the finale of John Wick: Chapter 4, it seems like fans will have to wait…

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a dungeon crawler action RPG by Grimoro of Games. A Project remade in 3D…

Japanese developer PiXEL has announced Uta to Mori no Youkai Yashiki, a new anime-themed block breaker game they have in development….

SNK Corporation has announced the release of ACA2 NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’98, the first in their new upgraded…

Remember how we previously said that there are so many games in the Steam Next Fest event that it’s hard…

Digital Eclipse have released the biggest free update for Tetris Forever yet, adding numerous new versions of the game and more….

Publisher Critical Reflex and indie developer Mike Klubnika have announced a console port for Buckshot Roulette, their shotgun-themed Russian roulette…

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson went out of his way to attack male gamers on CNN this morning while defending…

Konami has announced a Suikoden special broadcast for next month where the publisher will announce things related to the beloved…

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Japan’s rapid technological advancement has sometimes fueled unease, which seeps into urban legends. Stories like “Hitobume no Jidai”, where security…

Publisher Mameshiba Games and developer Kamotachi have announced a release date for KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT on consoles. KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE…

It’s that time of the year again! The latest edition of the Steam Next Fest is finally here, bringing many…

Over a quarter century has passed since the original release of Yu-Gi-Oh! In 2002, Yu-Gi-Oh! came to North America and…

Relic Entertainment has announced Earth vs Mars, a new shlocky turn-based strategy game they now have in development. Earth vs…

Baladins developer Seed by Seed announced Jump the Track, a new game that blends comedy, pachinko, and adventure. Jump the Track is in development…

Looking for something interesting to check out this weekend? You’ve got less than a week left to challenge the Forgotten…

Indie developer Lioncode Games has announced a release date for Wildkeepers Rising, their new bullet heaven-ish game set in a…

Julian Gollop, the creator X-COM, has announced Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, a new action strategy hybrid game for…

Publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop announced another delay for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the…

Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Wrong Organ have announced Mouthwashing has topped 500,000 copies, news confirmed with console ports for the…

Whether you are playing Call of Duty Black Ops 6 during its development life cycle or revisiting the game afterward,…

Luna Knight is a recent manga series from creator Hiru Morino and follows what at first appears to be the…

Independent developer Mountaintop Studios has announced Spectre Divide, their competitive 3v3 tactical FPS, is coming to consoles this month. Spectre Divide is coming…

Upcoming “medievalpunk” hack-and-slash Reignbreaker brings defiance to the roguelike genre, and we got to take an early look at it….

Kaizen Game Works has released a demo for Promise Mascot Agency, their “open world mascot management crime drama” for PC and consoles….

Publisher Arc System Works and developer French-Bread announced the next DLC character for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, Ogre, launches this month….

Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Montreal have announced Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X, what they’re describing as a “new era”…

When Tales of Graces f came out on PlayStation 3 in 2012, the franchise was almost 18 years old. Since…

Idea Factory International has announced a western release for Calamity Angels: Special Delivery, the delivery service JRPG. Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is…

Publisher Phoenixx and developer PEPOSOFT have announced FUBUKI ～zero in on Holoearth～ HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE, a new pixelated action game starring…

Publisher and developer miHoYo has announced Honkai: Star Rail update 3.1 is launching this month, bringing with it a new map…

Popular visual novel Needy Streamer Overload is a jaded look into the world of niche e-celebrities and a chronically online…

We are a little over three months away from Universal Studios Epic Universe’s grand opening in Orlando. While construction is…

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have continued filing new patents in what appears to be an attempt to strengthen potential…

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Housemarque have announced Saros, a new third-person sci-fi action game. Saros is in development for…

Crispy critters and robot lovers rejoice! Atomic Heart continues its post-game streak of content with the Enchantment Under the Sea…

Publisher MY.GAMES and developer Pixonic announced War Robots: Frontiers is leaving early access next month alongside its console ports. Their multiplayer third-person mech shooter…

MINDWAVE is an upcoming game bringing psychedelic WarioWare style microgames to PC. In Blackout City, an annual MINDWAVE tournament is hosted…

Idea Factory International have announced a PC port for Touhou Spell Carnival, the new will bullet hell / strategy RPG hybrid….

Valve has released a new rule for Steam which bans all games which compel players to watch advertisements. In particular,…

Dragami Games has released a free update for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP adding a Photo Mode and more to the new…

Publisher Taito and developer M2 have announced more games and ports for Operation Night Strikers, their classic arcade action collection….

Publisher Akupara Games and developer Party for Introverts have announced a release date for Cabernet, their 2D narrative vampire RPG…

Krispy Kreme is reportedly offering free donuts to gamers who are sick of waiting for the PlayStation Network (PSN) to…

I love these goofy Bullet Heaven survivors-style games. Since playing Vampire Survivors and feeling that moment where this genre clicked…

You can now pre-order a life-size doll based on the Pokemon Gardevoir. The Gardevoir doll is available for $449.99 on…

Indie developer Fabraz has announced a playable demo for Demon Tides, their new open-world 3D platforming game. Demon Tides is getting…

World of Warcraft recently released more information about their upcoming player housing which was announced last year. The new information…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft shared a new character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, their new fighting game based on…

Steam has recently rolled out a new change that informs buyers if that shiny new game they’re about to pick…

Capcom has shared a new message from key staff on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, their new entry in their…

Microsoft has announced the latest Xbox Game Pass lineup – free games and content coming to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on PC,…

Not long after launching Pocketpair Publishing, the new publishing arm of Pocketpair has already received tons of inquiries from developers….

Face your worst fears in Edge of Sanity, a Lovecraftian 2D survival horror game. Edge of Sanity puts players in…

In strange yet unfortunately news, Sony has issued a DMCA takedown against one of the most popular Bloodborne fan-patches. The…

For anime fans wondering why they think newer anime with 20 words in its’ name seems boring or soulless, it’s…

Changes are coming to the orcs in Dungeons & Dragons. Or, to put it more succinctly, changes are being confirmed…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio revealed the first post-launch content for SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada, their new mecha action…

The pillows, the Japanese band popular for providing their unique lyrical style and catchy melodies to FLCL has officially disbanded….

  When it comes to watching your favorite movies and shows or playing a new game what do you choose…

Netflix has revealed the opening credits and a premiere date for their Devil May Cry animated series. The new animated…

GOG (Good Old Games) recently announced their new “Dreamlist” initiative, a website where fans can vote and advocate for their…

The Wacom One 13 Touch is one of the finest drawing tablets I ever had the pleasure to work with….

Last week we reported on how the NINJA GAIDEN II Black trailer on the official Xbox YouTube channel was censored by removing…

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced they’ve appointed Hideaki Nishino as their new president and CEO. Nishino will be appointed the…

Indie/solo developer BerserkBoy Games has announced a release date for Berserk Boy on PlayStation consoles. Their new 2D action/adventure game is…

We reviewed the original PC release for Cuisineeer back in 2023 and found it fun yet challenging. Now, the game…

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows will be releasing in Japan with censored graphics in order to appease the country’s CERO ratings board….

Kaizen Game Works has announced the main voice cast for Promise Mascot Agency, their “open world mascot management crime drama” for…

Publisher SOEDESCO and co-developers Indigo Studio and Grindstone announced a release date for Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror, their new horror…

Publisher Playism and developer Adventurer’s Tavern have released a major update for Maid Cafe on Electric Street, their maid cafe adventure…

art of rally co-developers Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games have announced over the hill, a new offroad exploration game with…

Insomniac Games founder, president, and CEO Ted Price has announced his imminent retirement from the games industry. Price announced his…

For some reason, the Xbox version of the trailer for NINJA GAIDEN II Black has cut out all the fanservice……

Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Online has added more classic games to its roster of Super Nintendo / Super Famicom…

A new video game review aggregator CriticDB is set to launch on January 30. The new site’s stated goal is…

As kids, we all dream of what we could be or what we could have been. As we grow up,…

Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Goat Gamez have announced a release date for Sports: Renovations, their renovation simulator. Sports: Renovations is set…

Newly sworn in President Trump has announced a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, founder of the ill-fated Silk Road online…

The 1997 OVA Macross Dynamite 7 has been censored on Disney+, Hulu, and other streaming services both in and outside of…

Publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment has announced a release date for The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O…

Bushiroad Games has announced a delay for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Danmachi) Familia…

If you don’t know about Dungeon Fighter Online, don’t worry. The First Berserker: Khazan feels like it will be a…

Donkey Kong Country Returns on the Nintendo Wii came out when 2D platformers were effectively non-existent and indie games were…

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer MegaWobble have announced Lil Gator Game DLC “In the Dark”, a “huge expansion” for the game. A release date for…

Wanna grab a few games for cheap and help charity? Well, look no further, Humble has you covered with three…

Publisher Binary Haze Interactive and co-developers Adglobe and Live Wire shared a new trailer for ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the…

Everyone’s favorite Vocaloid Hatsune Miku has finally landed on Fortnite, and here’s how to acquire all of her skins and…

SNK Corporation has launched preorders for a physical edition they have planned for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Here’s a…

In their latest announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2, some fans noticed that the Mario Kart game showcased looked just a…

Publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio shared a new trailer for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii…

Publisher GRYPHLINE and developer Mountain Contour shared a new trailer for Arknights: Endfield, their upcoming sci-fi RPG. The special trailer was…

Indie Japanese developer PiXEL has announced a PC port for Angelian Trigger, their anime girl on-rails shoot ’em up game. Angelian Trigger is…

GungHo Online Entertainment has announced a release date for LUNAR Remastered Collection, their new remastered set of the original two Lunar role-playing games….

Publisher NetEase Games and developer NITRO PLUS have announced a release date for Rusty Rabbit, their 2.5D action-adventure game. Rusty Rabbit…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft shared a new character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, their new fighting game based on…

One Final Fantasy XIV player has unleashed a plugin (mod) for the game that while well intentioned allows for stalking of players…

Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has come out swinging against big tech companies for, in his opinion, sucking…

Publisher Square Enix Collective and developer FuturLab announced PowerWash Simulator DLC inspired by the classic British claymation franchise. The new…

Publisher CE-Asia and developer Sense Games have revealed preorders and more for AI LIMIT, their post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG. AI…

VLC Media Player developer VideoLAN announced an upcoming feature that will allow users to receive translated subtitles in real-time through…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware have launched signups for the network test planned for Elden Ring: Nightreign, their new standalone…

The Rangers in the South is a roguelike ARPG in which multiple generations of adventurers try to defeat a demon…

Indie developer Stunlock Studios announced V Rising has topped 5 million copies sold since its early access release back in…

Ever since Hironobu Sakaguchi left Squaresoft and it became Square Enix, the company has never been the same. The most…

Chinese gaming giant Tencent has been officially designated as a “Chinese military company” by the United States Department of Defense. Tencent…

If you are a Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies fan, you are most likely playing through the different maps…

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a humble action RPG, created and brought to us by Falcom and XSEED…

Yusuke Narita, a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a current professor at Yale, is making the rounds…

Indie Japanese developer doekuramori has released Beyond Citadel, the long-awaited follow up to their 2020-released cult hit The Citadel. Beyond Citadel is…

An ongoing joke in Hollywood is when actors say they’ll retire but don’t – Jim Carrey is one such actor….

It’s not uncommon for a popular game to get mods, though a Donald Trump-themed mod for the recently-launched Marvel Rivals has…

Original Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson has announced his next project will be a spiritual successor to Minecraft, going as far…

Indie developer Digital Crafter has announced a release date for Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers, their new anime girl top-down shooter…

Gather your limited-edition foil jokers and reach high scores in Balatro, 2024’s most popular indie game. Balatro is a roguelike…

Animation studio Science Saru has shared a new trailer for their SANDA anime, based on the popular manga of the…

Animation studio Elias has shared the first trailer for their Yandere Dark Elf anime adaptation, a first look at the anime…

Satelight and Staple Entertainment shared a new trailer for their Ubel Blatt anime alongside revealing a key visual for the new series,…

It’s hard to believe how quick 2024 went by now that we’ve finally entered in the new year of 2025….

Battle Shapers is a fast-paced arena shooter that tasks players with defeating endless waves of enemies to take down a…

Not long after returning from a previous hiatus, we’ve learned popular manga Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is going on hiatus…

Publisher Studio Wildcard and developer Snail Games announced ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition has topped a million downloads within a day of…

Publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni shared a new keynote overview video for Assetto Corsa EVO, the latest in…

The director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has come out in support of Xbox as a platform, even suggesting he…

Roughly a month since delisting lots of classic games, we’ve learned Sega is considering their own Netflix-like game subscription service….

Tencent Games subsidiary MoreFun Studios has announced their 2022-announced Hitori no Shita game is now officially titled The Hidden Ones….

Put on your cutest dress and hop on Infinity Nikki, the open-world game that is all about fashion and exciting…

Inspired by the Crash Bandicoot and Wario Land franchises, Antonblast is a 2D platformer in which players fight against the…

The Steam Winter Sale is finally here, and with it come many discounts, but it can be difficult to filter…

Publisher Draknek and Friends and co-developers Letibus Design, Icedrop Games have released LOK Digital for PC. LOK Digital is now available…

Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Steph Thirion have announced FARAWAY, a procedurally generated audiovisual experience where you’re a shooting star…

Publisher Panic has announced Blippo+, a mysterious new full-motion video (FMV) game they have in development. Blippo+ is in development for…

Publisher Mooneye Studios and indie developer Kyle Banks have released Farewell North on PS5, bringing their painterly and emotional adventure…

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have announced a release window for RoadCraft, their new construction simulation game. RoadCraft is…

Japanese indie developer Surume Koubou revealed new info for PROJECT SIX, their ambitious new mecha action game. The new game, formerly…

The Steam Winter Sale is finally here, and with it come many discounts, some going up to even 90% off,…

Before Final Fantasy VII came out and completely shifted Squaresoft’s paradigm, they were already a rising powerhouse in the JRPG…

Publisher Digerati and indie developer Victor Pouderoux have announced a release window for Lilac 0, their retro vertical shoot ’em…

Indie developer Fiveamp has announced NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor already topped 50,000 players, not long after its launch. The roguelite survival shooter…

Italian indie developer Michele Pirovano has announced new content for dotAGE, his micro city builder roguelike game. dotAGE is getting its…

Indie developer Voidmaw has announced a playable demo for Katanaut is coming soon, giving players a first chance at the…

Publisher Fangamer and developer Mortis Ghost have announced an enhanced release for OFF, the a cult classic game made in…

The final issue of the Team Fortress 2 comic is out now, concluding the story of The Administrator, Miss Pauling, and…

In 2011, President and founder of Valve famously said that piracy isn’t a problem of price, it’s a problem of…

The upcoming release Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos will be censored on the Nintendo Switch after Idea Factory showed that only…

Amir Satvat said he’s received “countless” hateful message since winning the inaugural “Game Changers” award at this year’s Game Awards….

Developer miHoYo has released Zenless Zone Zero update 1.4 though a change in the update has already been walked back…

Pixar’s new and upcoming animated series Win or Lose has removed a character’s storyline because it involved a transgender character, something…

John Woo has been out of Hollywood since 2003’s Paycheck. He had a very brief stint where he produced the…

Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast is a strategy RPG developed by Apollosoft and Mebius. It is a spinooff story…

Publisher Sony and developer SHIFT UP have announced Stellar Blade is getting a holiday-themed event this week bringing new costumes and…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves announced a big reveal event for The Blood of Dawnwalker, their new dark…

Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Caracal Games have announced a release date for Star Overdrive, their new science-fiction action-adventure game….

Publisher CE-Asia and developer Sense Games have announced a delay for AI Limit, their post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG. AI Limit will…