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On May 20th, Toei Games started distributing a free demo version of the game “DEBUG NEPHEMEE” for Steam. The period is from May 20th to May 27th. “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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On May 19th, Spellgarden Games launched the game “Welcome to the Thrifty Business Vintage Shop” for Steam. The price is 1,700 yen (tax included), and it is 10% off until June 2nd at 1,530 yen (tax included). “Welcome to Thrifty Business Vintage Shop” is a simulation game about running a…
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Shueisha Games started calling for new game projects on May 19th. This call for proposals can only be submitted for two types of applications: a “proposal” for the game you want to make and a “portfolio” that summarizes your creative activities so far. If you are hired, you will be…
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Toei Games announced that it will distribute a demo version of the Steam game “HINO” for a limited time from May 21st ~ May 27th. “HINO” is an action-adventure game in which the red ribbon “Hino” and the white and quirky “Momoni Skeleton” travel through the dark world in search…
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viviON announced on May 18 that it will launch “viviON GAMES”, a game sales service that allows you to enjoy PC games on your smartphone, within 2026. viviON GAMES is a new service that aims to provide an experience that allows you to enjoy PC games right from your smartphone.…
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South Korea’s Kniv Studio announced on May 15 that it will release the Steam game “STARDUST: Wish of Witch” on May 29. “STARDUST: Wish of Witch” is a turn-based simulation RPG featuring dynamic pixel art and battles using cards. It is said that the adventure journey of the tomboy warrior…
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Toei’s game business brand “Toei Games” announced that it will exhibit at the indie game event “BitSummit PUNCH” to be held at Kyoto City Kangyokan Miyako Messe on May 22 ~ 24. At the Toei Games booth, it is possible to try out the publishing titles “KILLA”, “HINO”, and “DEBUG…
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On May 12th, Hypetrain released the store page for the Steam game “Charlatan” and started accepting playtests. “Charlatan” is a roguelike slot game with a slot machine motif. Players must earn points and try to escape before their souls are taken away by a slot machine in a cursed amusement…
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On May 13th, Jima released the Steam store page of the mystery-solving horror adventure game “The Full Prison Break Plan”. “Prison Break” is a first-person adventure game in which you search for the dangers hidden in your cooking and find a way to survive. Captured by a hostile organization, the…
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Dream Dock and Digital Vortex Entertainment announced on May 13 that they will exhibit a demo version of “DREADMOOR” at “BitSummit PUNCH 2026” to be held in Miyakomese, Kyoto from May 22nd ~ May 24th. “Dreadmoor” is a first-person fishing adventure game set in a submerged world devastated by past…
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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…
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viviON announced on May 8 that it has entered the indie game publishing business and established the indie game label ‘viviON Lab’. viviON is a company that has been involved in content distribution platform services for about 30 years, including “DLsite”. In conjunction with the launch of the label, they…
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Akatsuki Taiwan, based in Taipei, Taiwan, announced on May 6, 2026 that it has started providing “game support services” on X. Akatsuki Taiwan is a Taiwanese subsidiary of Akatsuki Co., Ltd., and since its establishment in 2014, it has been operating overseas versions of Akatsuki’s mobile games, developing localization, and…
