Trickcal to Attend Comiket 108 and Give Away Cucumber Seeds to Fans
Trickcal is heading to Comiket 108 with special fan activities, Supiki masks, and actual cucumber seeds as unique event souvenirs.
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VIRMETS NR4+ Booth Deploys Odor Removal Squad and Deodorizing Gate at Comiket
At Comiket, the VIRMETS NR4+ booth introduced a deodorizing gate and dedicated odor-busting squad to help attendees stay fresh amidst the summer heat.
Chinese Researchers Reveal Nintendo Switch's Ring Fit Adventure May Help Alleviate Depression Symptoms
A study by Chinese university researchers suggests that playing Nintendo Switch's Ring Fit Adventure can effectively help ease depressive symptoms.
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Praised as Anime of the Year by FGC and Justin Wong
The fighting game community and pro player Justin Wong have praised Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games as their standout anime of the season.
Video Games Plus Refuses to Sell Grand Theft Auto VI Over Code-in-a-Box Physical Release
Video Games Plus has announced it will not carry Grand Theft Auto VI following news that its physical retail release will only include a digital download code instead of a disc.
AI-Generated GTA in Japan Goes Viral as Gamers Point Out Yakuza Already Exists
An AI creator generated images imagining GTA V set in Japan, prompting gamers to point out that a Japanese crime-themed open-world game already exists in Yakuza.
Game Studios and Publishers Increasingly Ban Generative AI in Contracts Over Legal Risks
A video game lawyer reveals that studios and publishers are increasingly adding strict contract clauses forbidding generative AI in creative work due to legal risks.
Destiny 3 Unlikely to Happen Without Marathon Success, Claims Ex-Bungie Community Manager
A former Bungie community manager claims Destiny 3 will never happen unless the studio's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon proves to be a success.
Hustle Battle: Card Gamers Developer Speaks Out After Japanese Bank Suspends Steam Revenue Despite All-Ages Version
The developer of Hustle Battle: Card Gamers revealed that a domestic bank blocked Steam payouts despite releasing a completely clean, all-ages version of the game.
Valve Sends Free Steam Deck Replacement Case to Father After Baby Ruined Original
After a father contacted Valve to buy a new Steam Deck case ruined by his sick baby, customer support surprised him by sending a replacement completely free of charge.
Yabukaradou Announces Rhythm Game Ganbare! Cheerhythm Featuring Art by Asanagi
Developer Yabukaradou has unveiled Ganbare! Cheerhythm, an all-ages rhythm game featuring art by renowned artist Asanagi and a cheeky high school cheerleader protagonist.
Grand Theft Auto VI Sets $79.99 Starting Price with Pre-Orders Opening June 25
Rockstar Games has officially priced Grand Theft Auto VI starting at $79.99 USD, with pre-orders launching on June 25 ahead of its November release.