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XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026
Xbox will be present at Tokyo Game Show 2026 with a special broadcast and show floor presence, featuring playable demos of Minecraft Dungeons II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The broadcast, hosted by Misuzu Araki, will showcase upcoming games for the platform, with playable demos available on the show floor. Xbox FanFest will also return to Japan on September 17.
Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Another Code and Hotel Dusk writer Rika Suzuki on board
Happinet has announced Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists, an adventure game set to release in Summer 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features scenario writing by Rika Suzuki, known for her work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Players will explore the "Lost Museum" as a boy named Vince, using a magic pen to uncover the lost memories of beings called Chromageists, who are born from famous paintings.
Brigandine Abyss Review – One step forward, five steps back
Brigandine Abyss, a strategy RPG from Adglobe and NIS America, fails to impress with its dated design and uninspired story. While the game offers approachable grand strategy elements and a decent soundtrack, its repetitive gameplay, bland visuals, and balancing issues make it a significant step back for the series. The narrative is particularly weak, lacking depth and failing to engage players.
Brigandine Abyss demo on the way to Nintendo Switch 2
NIS America and Happinet announced that a demo for Brigandine Abyss will be available on Nintendo Switch starting July 30, 2026. The demo will allow players to experience the first two seasons of the Gran Dragnica and Scarlet Will campaigns, though save data will not transfer to the full game. Brigandine Abyss is a new entry in the franchise featuring hexagonal grid-based strategy battles and multiple story campaigns.
Artis Impact receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Happinet announced that Artis Impact, a turn-based RPG developed by Mas, will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026, with a physical edition available in Japan. The game features hand-drawn pixel art, streamlined combat, character growth, and life simulation elements in a post-apocalyptic world.
Mononoke no Kuni gets new overview trailer
Publisher Happinet and developer Lights Interactive have released a new overview trailer for their upcoming Japanese folklore adventure game, Mononoke no Kuni. The game, set to launch in fall 2026 for PC, features a protagonist named Taiki and his dog companion Musashi exploring a world inspired by Japanese myths and yokai, engaging in parry-based combat and mini-games.
3D Action-Adventure PC Title Mononoke No Kuni Heads to BitSummit 2026 with Revamped Demo
The 3D action-adventure game Mononoke No Kuni will be playable at BitSummit 2026, featuring a revamped demo with improved environments and new gameplay systems. Developed by Lights-Interactive and published by HAPPINET CORPORATION, the title is set to release on PC in autumn 2026. The game draws inspiration from Japanese folklore and features parry-based combat and a bond system with the player's Shiba Inu companion, Musashi.
Mononoke No Kuni Brings Revamped Demo to BitSummit 2026
Happinet and Lights-Interactive will showcase a revamped demo of their 3D action-adventure game, Mononoke No Kuni, at BitSummit 2026. The new build features a prologue and first chapter with improvements like a free camera, rebuilt environments, and new exploration systems. The game, which follows a boy and his Shiba Inu companion through a Yokai-filled realm, is planned for a PC release via Steam in Autumn 2026.
Mononoke No Kuni BitSummit PUNCH trailer, screenshots
Publisher Happinet and developer Studio Lights have released a new trailer and screenshots for their upcoming game, Mononoke No Kuni. Further details about the game's platforms and release date are expected soon.
Would You Like To Be A Tanuki? anime series announced
Production company Happinet has announced the main staff and released a teaser visual and promotional video for the anime adaptation of Tomo Nagawa's manga, Would You Like To Be A Tanuki?. Directed by Jun Kamiya at Nippon Animation, the series follows Koganemaru the tanuki recruiting humans to his mountain to help them rediscover what's important in life.
New Neptunia Unlimited Clips Showcase Combat and Character Interactions
Compile Heart has released new gameplay clips for Neptunia Unlimited, showcasing combat and character interactions between Neptune, Rouge, and Ciel. The RPG features aerial exploration and combat mechanics, with an apocalyptic threat facing Gamindustri. Neptunia Unlimited is set to launch on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in Japan.
Tokyo Stories to be published by Happinet; ‘The Night Moves Again’ trailer
Happinet will publish the action-adventure game Tokyo Stories, which is developed by Drecom. A trailer for another game, 'The Night Moves Again,' was also released.
Brigandine Abyss announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: release date]
Happinet has announced that Brigandine: Abyss, a new fantasy war strategy RPG, will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 26, 2026. The game features six different storylines where players manage resources, rally monsters, and confront an empire seeking to conquer the continent. It also includes a new mission mode with unique win conditions for all 24 nations.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale Interview – 8 Years of Story, Trauma, and Dual Narratives
Onon Ng, Director and Co-Founder of Quillo Entertainment, discusses the eight-year development of Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, a deeply personal project shaped by trauma and self-reflection. Ng emphasizes the importance of crafting an emotional experience over rushing to meet deadlines, aiming to connect with players through shared emotions and a message of solidarity. The game, influenced by titles like Doki Doki Literature Club and Undertale, features dual narratives and is available on PC.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale Review - Sweet, Short, and Full of Soul | COGconnected
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, a story-rich adventure game published by Happinet, is set to release on PC via Steam on March 3, 2026. The game is described as sweet, short, and full of soul.
New Strategy RPG 'Brigandine: Abyss' Is Coming To Switch 2 This August
Brigandine: Abyss, a new strategy RPG, is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, 2026. NIS America and Happinet are publishing the title, which will feature six different story campaigns and a Mission Mode with 24 playable factions. An Asian/multi-language physical release supporting English will be available on a game cartridge.
