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Nintendo Announces Broad Price Hikes, Legendary Producer Takashi Tezuka Retires, while Chip Shortage Continues to Drag on Sony’s PS5 Shipment Outlook

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Two of the world’s leading console manufacturers, Nintendo and Sony, released their latest financial results, product pricing updates, and forward-looking guidance this Friday. Nintendo officially announced price adjustments for a total of 20 products including the Switch 2, while also revealing the retirement of legendary veteran producer Takashi Tezuka. Separately, due to a global shortage[…..] […]

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Sega Officially Cancels “Super Game” Project, Shifts Strategy to Premium Classic IPs; Revivals of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio Unaffected

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In its latest financial report and investor communications, Sega Sammy has officially announced the cancellation of its “Super Game” project – a medium-to-long-term flagship initiative launched in 2021. The project was positioned as Sega’s core strategy to break into the global live-service market, with planned investments exceeding 800millionandatargetlifetimerevenueofover¥100billion(approximately800millionandatargetlifetimerevenueofover¥100billion(approximately638 million). Following the cancellation, Sega has made clear[…..] […]

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Hands-On Preview: Arkham Meets LEGO Charm in a Fully Realized Gotham

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Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, the open-world action-adventure game LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches globally on May 22 (Switch 2 version TBA later this year). After a three-hour early hands-on session, outlets including GamesRadar agreed: while it doesn’t fully replicate the hardcore feel of the Arkham series, the game delivers the[…..] […]

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Focus on Quality, Steady Long-Term Operations, Powering for the Future — NetEase Games 520 2026 Conference Outlines Strategic Blueprint for the Coming Year

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On May 20, 2026, the NetEase Games 520 Online Conference, themed “100% Loaded with Passion,” concluded successfully. The event unveiled updates for over 40 products. While there were no blockbuster new title reveals, the conference clearly signaled NetEase Games’ strategic shift from broad expansion to a focused approach prioritizing certainty, deep quality refinement, and strengthened[…..] […]

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Chinese Open-World Anime Game “Neverness to Everness” Tops Japan PS5 Download Charts – Reshaping Global Gaming Landscape

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On April 23, 2026, Perfect World’s studio Hotta Studio officially launched its supernatural urban open-world RPG Neverness to Everness globally across all platforms, reaching over 180 countries and regions. The game immediately sparked a worldwide sensation, with particularly outstanding performance in the Japanese market. It topped the PlayStation 5 download chart for an entire week, breaking Japanese[…..] […]

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Xbox Unveils 2026 Strategic Blueprint: Returning to Core Gamers, Establishing DAU as Key Metric, Mobile Strategy Takes a Backseat

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Microsoft Xbox has officially released its new strategic manifesto, “We are Xbox.” New leadership – Asha Sharma and Matt Booty – jointly unveiled the company’s future development framework. This strategy marks a major pivot: Xbox explicitly adopts a “Restore the Core” philosophy, prioritizing the repair of the console and PC hardcore gamer experience, while establishing Daily Active[…..] […]

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Trick-Fueled SSX Spiritual Successor HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate Shreds the Slopes With New Gameplay Trailer

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Latin American Games Showcase trailer highlights the high-energy arcade snowboarding game’s tricks, tracks, characters, and more Get ready to hit the slopes in a high-energy love letter to the classic extreme sports games of the Y2K era. During the Latin American Games Showcase, publisher Acclaim, Inc. unveiled an all-new gameplay trailer for HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate,[…..] […]

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Roguelike deckbuilder Serial World releases first public demo for Steam Deckbuilders Fest 2026

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Former Level-5 developers Serial Project and publisher Kakehashi Games have officially released the first publicly-playable demo for Serial World in participation with Steam Deckbuilders Fest Announced globally during the Gamescom Future Games Show 2025, the two-person developer duo behind upcoming roguelike deckbuilder Serial World have launched their first public demo for players to enjoy online[…..] […]

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Grab Your Squad — Party-Life Sim Hybrid Totopia’s Mic Check Playtest Launches Now!

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Grab your crew and party it up your way, from becoming a bitrot-smashing champ to building your dream base in Pulse Avenue, the fun never ends It’s finally time, are you ready to dive into the chaotic world of Totopia? The Totopia Mic Check Steam Playtest launches today, marking the first time party champs from[…..] […]

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