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New Entry in MELTY BLOOD Series: MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Set for Early 2027 Release
Aniplex announced at EVO Japan 2026 that MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, an updated version of MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, will be released in early 2027. The 2D fighter will feature refined battle mechanics, new characters, and a new story by Kinoko Nasu. It is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam.
Sony's ANIPLEX Announces PS5, PS4 Re-Release of Melty Blood: Type Lumina for 2027
Sony subsidiary ANIPLEX has announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, an updated re-release of the 2021 fighting game Melty Blood: Type Lumina. Developed by French-Bread, the updated version will launch for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2027, featuring refined battle mechanics and new characters.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Aniplex and French-Bread have announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, a new entry in the Melty Blood fighting game series, for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game is slated for an early 2027 release and will feature refined battle mechanics and new characters.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out "Early 2027"
Developer French Bread and publisher Aniplex announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a planned early 2027 release. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser trailer, with further details on refined battle mechanics and new characters promised for the future.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina announced for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher Aniplex and developer French-Bread have announced the fighting game Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina. It is set to release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The Hundred Line Manga and Stage Play Announced
Too Kyo Games has announced a stage play and manga adaptation for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy to celebrate its one-year anniversary. The stage play is scheduled for August 2026, with the manga adaptation set to launch on Manga Up in Winter 2026. A lyric video for the ending theme "Sedum" by Sincere has also been released.
The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy x GiGO Collaboration Announced
TooKyo Games and Aniplex have announced a collaboration between The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy and the Japanese arcade chain GiGO. The event will feature limited-time prizes and pop-up stores, with new artwork released depicting the cast as gamers. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
Aniplex tri-Ace and Lasengle Announce OCTOPinbs for May 11, 2026 Release
Aniplex, tri-Ace, and Lasengle have announced that their firefighting-themed social deduction game OCTOPinbs will launch for PC via Steam on May 11, 2026, priced at $9.99. The game supports three to ten players, tasking them with putting out fires while identifying hidden impostors known as Squid Artists.
Free BALL x PIT The Shadow Update Live
A free update titled 'The Shadow Update' is now available for the roguelite game BALL x PIT across all platforms. This update introduces new characters, balls, passive abilities, and a new building. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Dark Fantasy Dungeon Crawler HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon Launching in Q3 2026
HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with tactical combat and hand-drawn art, is set to launch for PC in Q3 2026. Developed by Ars Goetia and Dear Villagers, the game will feature six classes, a top-down overworld, and a return to its turn-based combat system. Solo developer Baptiste Miny stated the game aims to exceed player expectations.
HYKE: Northern Light(s) Gets Free Content Update on April 30th
Aniplex Inc. and Akatsuki Games Inc. announced that the 2D top-down action pixel RPG HYKE: Northern Light(s) will receive a free content update titled "A Witch’s chill time" on April 30th. The update will be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with an Apple Arcade update to follow. It introduces a new story, encounters, and gameplay elements set in a hot spring location.
Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Douses Emergencies on PC May 11
The firefighting social deduction game OCTOPinbs will launch on PC via Steam on May 11, 2026. Developed by tri-Ace, Lasengle, and Aniplex, the game features team-based firefighting with hidden Squid Artists aiming to sabotage efforts. Renowned voice actor Shigeru Chiba narrates the release date announcement trailer.
INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026
INDIE Live Expo's latest digital event showcased over 200 indie titles, including world premieres and new trailers. The next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026. A Steam sale featuring many of the showcased games is also underway.
Fate Grand Order Adds Strange Fake Servants in New Collab Event Update
Type-Moon and Lasengle have introduced new Fate/strange Fake collaboration content to the Japanese version of Fate/Grand Order. This update includes the addition of Francesca Prelati and François Prelati as a five-star Caster Servant, alongside new Ascension Arts for Hippolyta. The popular mobile gacha game is noted for its storyline despite criticism of its gacha mechanics.
The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy Anniversary Reveals Stage Play, Manga, and Book
Aniplex and TooKyo Games have announced new details for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy as part of its first-anniversary celebration. These include a stage play adaptation titled Extreme Selection Theater HUNDRED LINE -Final Defense Academy-, a manga serialization set to begin in winter 2026, and an upcoming official setting materials book. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
OCTOPinbs: Octopus Firefighters Face Off Against Squid Arsonists May 11
OCTOPinbs, a social deduction game developed by tri-Ace and Aniplex, is set to launch on May 11 for PC with a price of $9.99. Players take on the roles of octopus firefighters battling blazes, but hidden among them is a squid arsonist aiming to sabotage their efforts. The game features a unique transformation mechanic where the arsonist gains new powers after being exposed, shifting the game from cooperative firefighting to a PvP survival scenario.
A Witch’s Chill Time update announced for Hyke: Northern Lights
Akatsuki Games, Aniplex, and Blast Edge Games have announced a free content update titled "A Witch's Chill Time" for their game Hyke: Northern Lights. The update is scheduled to launch on June 30, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. This DLC continues the story after the main campaign, following Hyke and friends as they explore a mysterious hot spring realm to recover lost items.
HYKE: Northern Light(s) “A Witch’s chill time” Free Update Coming April 30
Akatsuki Games and Aniplex announced that the free "A Witch's chill time" content update for HYKE: Northern Light(s) will be released on April 30 for Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 5. This update introduces a new story, encounters, and gameplay elements set in a hot spring location after the main campaign.
HYKE Northern Light(s) 'A Witch’s Chill Time' Update Launches April 30
Aniplex and Akatsuki Games will release a free content update titled 'A Witch’s Chill Time' for their action RPG HYKE: Northern Light(s) on April 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The update adds new story content, encounters, and gameplay elements set after the main story, involving the characters exploring a new realm with a hot spring.
HYKE: Northern Light(s) ‘A Witch’s Chill Time’ update announced
Publishers Akatsuki Games and Aniplex, along with developer Blast Edge Games, have announced the 'A Witch's Chill Time' update for their pixel art action game, HYKE: Northern Light. Further details about the update's content were not immediately available.