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Kotobukiya has opened preorders for its 1/7 scale figure of Vector in her Tactical Bunny Ver. outfit from Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium. The price is 23,100 yen (tax included), overall height is roughly 270mm including the base, and release is slated for May 2027. Sculpting and design are by SHINKAI CREATE, with production cooperation from…
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Konami is giving away the smartphone version of the original Castlevania for free. The window runs from September 25, 2026 to October 24 at 11:59 PM, and it covers both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Here’s the important part. If you download it during that window, it stays playable after October 25. You…
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Pre-orders for “METAL BUILD Strike Noir Gundam (20th Memorial Color)” begin on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM JST via Premium Bandai’s Tamashii Web Store. The price is 39,600 yen (including tax, excluding shipping and handling fees), with delivery expected in March 2027. As of September 24, 2026, no order deadline is listed on…
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Xbox’s “reset” has gone one step deeper. Microsoft announced on September 22, 2026 (local time) a total of 268 employee cuts across Halo Studios and other subsidiaries, as well as the administrative departments of Xbox Game Studios (XGS). This marks the “phase 2” of the 3,200-person restructuring announced in July, with roughly three-quarters of the…
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Undead Labs, developer of the State of Decay franchise and newly independent from Xbox, announced layoffs on September 23, 2026 (Japan Standard Time) via LinkedIn. While the number of employees affected was not disclosed, the statement described it as “a day when we must say goodbye to many colleagues.” Meanwhile, development of State of Decay…
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HoYoverse’s brand-new title “NODUS FALL” is a realistic action game set in a mythologically-inspired world where you battle massive monsters. According to an FAQ released on HoYoverse’s official X account (@Nodusfall_jp) on September 23, 2026, three key pieces of information have been newly revealed: no character gacha, co-op multiplayer as the main focus, and PC…
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Meta announced glasses-style VR headset “Meta VR Glasses” at the developer event “Meta Connect 2026” on September 23, 2026 (US time). Release is scheduled for spring 2027, with a US price of $1,299.99 (approximately $1,299.99 USD). As of September 24, 2026, the Japanese price and release date remain unannounced. Let me start by stating the…
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“Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR” has been officially announced for release on Meta Quest sometime in 2027. Compatible devices include Meta Quest 2/3/3S/Quest Pro, as well as the new device “Meta VR Glasses” expected to launch in spring 2027. As of September 24, 2026, pricing remains undisclosed. Development is being handled by “Amata,” known for…
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Hunting action meets slow-life management—this combination immediately conjures images of Monster Hunter, but Monster Fantasy flips the script. In a world where the thrill of battling monsters and the comfort of village life carry equal weight, a playtest that began on September 22 has revealed the true nature of this unusual hybrid. Indie developer Jotoyo…
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HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact Ver.7.1 “Requiem to the Underworld” launching on September 23 has raised expectations to unprecedented levels for the series. Beyond just implementing new characters Vesna and Vozhanytza, the 6th anniversary celebration campaign brings a limited-time free 5-star selection, finally answering long-time players’ wish: “I want that character.” This is truly the milestone update—Ver.7.1…
