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On October 7, EXLIX began streaming the free demo version of the Steam game “Orion Blue.” The main game was released on November 30. “Orion Blue” is a fishing adventure game set on a beautiful, unknown planet. Each planet has multiple areas with distinct atmospheres, and the fish inhabiting them…
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On October 8, Unnamed Moon began releasing the Switch, iOS, and Android versions of the visual novel game ‘Haru no Oto wa Mitsude Kimi ni Tsuitete’. “The Sound of Spring Is Just Like You” is a renewed version of the visual novel game released on Steam in November 2024, which…
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On October 8, Jiachuan began releasing the standard and limited editions of the side-scrolling action game “Kemono Heroes” for PS5, as well as the PS5/PS4/Switch download versions. “Kemono Heroes” is a side-scrolling action game that can be enjoyed in cooperative play for up to four players. The story follows four…
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On October 6, independent game developer Konnotobari began distributing the free demo version of the Steam game “Hinokoto Zute.” The full version is scheduled for release in November 2026. “Word of Fire” is a story-driven command RPG rendered with 2.5D graphics. The story of three people traveling from west and…
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On October 6, NANICA and RENGAME announced that the Steam game “How to Use” will be released in March 2027. “How to Use” is a first-person puzzle adventure game where you freely control a box with no words or tutorials, observing its reactions and changes to discover how to use…
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On October 5, Oxalis Games announced that the early access version of the Steam game “Moonfrost” will be released from 2:00 AM Japan time on October 13. The price is 1,900 yen (tax included). “Moonfrost” is a story-driven life sim RPG that combines the charm of slow life with the…
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Toei Games announced that the 2D dark fantasy game “HINO” will be exhibited at the online showcase “Cozy After Dark Showcase” held on October 12. “HINO” is a 2D dark fantasy game where the red ribbon “Hino” and the white “Momoni Skeleton” embark on a journey to find a refuge…
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Toei Games announced that it will exhibit the adventure game “DEBUG NEPHEMEE” at the pixel art-only event “Pixel Art Park” held at Pacifico Yokohama on October 11. “DEBUG NEPHEMEE” is an adventure game in which you debug creatures called “NEPHEMEE” in the world of “Nephemee”, which has been invaded by…
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Phoenixx announced that the “OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026,” held at Congress Square Grand Green Osaka on October 3rd~4th, recorded 7,246 attendees. The “OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT” is a showcase-style indie game real event themed “From Kansai to the World.” In 2026, both days were held as public viewing days,…
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Novemtails and Assemble Entertainment announced that the early access version of the Steam game “Under Canopies” will be released on October 23. “Under Canopies” is a first-person slow-life survival simulation game. The game is set in a vast forest filled with tranquility and abundance. It eliminates elements common in traditional…
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The Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that it will hold a public session on October 3rd at the “OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026” at Congress Square Grand Green Osaka, aimed at creating an environment where new game IPs can emerge from the region. The public session will focus…
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Taiwan’s largest game development conference, the Taipei Game Developers Forum (TGDF), opened today at the Taipei Cultural and Creative Building starting today, July 15. ▲ Opening remarks by organizer Thomas Fan (TGDF Executive Committee) TGDF is one of Taiwan’s largest game development conferences, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.…
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It has been announced that the Southeast Asian gaming event “gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026,” held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 29~November 1, 2026, will be held in an expanded scale compared to last year. The “gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show” is a game business and consumer…
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Taiwan’s largest game development conference, the Taipei Game Developers Forum (TGDF), will be held from July 15 to 16 at the Taipei Cultural and Creative Building. TGDF is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and is attracting much attention, with various gaming professionals from Japan also expected to participate. According…
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On May 13, the Indie Developers Conference Executive Committee announced that the Indie Developers Conference 2026, a conference for indie game developers, will be held in Ginza, Tokyo on November 28th. The “Indie Developers Conference” is a conference for developers who are creating original game works with individual ~ small…
