Shueisha, the publisher behind ONE PIECE, revealed Wild Wild Eden, an original game that uses none of its manga IP. Co-developed with a Malaysian studio, this open-world survival RPG treats monsters as family, not tools. Steam Early Access is planned for spring 2027. Here's what sets it apart in the crowded post-Palworld field.
Fumito Ueda, the creator of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, revealed gen ATLAS at Summer Game Fest 2026: a sci-fi action game about piloting a giant robot on a ruined planet, his first title in a decade and his first ever to leave PlayStation.
MAGES. has set August 20, 2026 as the release date for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, launching simultaneously on PS4/PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Switch/Switch 2/PC. The remake adds new worldlines, new endings, fully redrawn CG, and re-recorded voices — and Western VN fans are already debating how it stacks up against ELITE.
SEGA and RGG Studio confirmed STRANGER THAN HEAVEN launches winter 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass day one. The 50-year saga follows half-Japanese, half-American Makoto Daito across five cities and five eras from 1915 to 1965, with Snoop Dogg, Ado, Yu Shirota, and Dean Fujioka in the cast. Here's the full breakdown of the new dual-side combat system, the Tojo Clan tease, and how the international Like a Dragon community is reacting.
Toei, the studio behind Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon, just announced the first 3 games from its new publishing label Toei Games: KILLA, HINO, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. All are original indie titles, not legacy IP. Here's a deep dive into why Japan's film giants are betting on fresh creators.