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Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Producer Yosuke Hayashi Talks Improvements, Photo Mode, & MoreKoei Tecmo producer Yosuke Hayashi discusses Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, an enhanced version of the 2019 fighting game launching on PlayStation 5. The interview highlights improvements like the Oboro lighting system, 4K support, and an extensive Photo Mode. Hayashi also confirms that five previously released DLC characters will be included from the start, with plans for further post-launch content and a new character.
Blue Reflection Quartet Opens Pre-Orders Ahead of July Launch, New Trailer ReleasedKoei Tecmo and Gust have opened pre-orders for Blue Reflection Quartet, a definitive collection of the Blue Reflection series, launching July 30, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The collection includes the original Blue Reflection, Blue Reflection: Second Light, a scenario based on the anime Blue Reflection: Ray, and Blue Reflection: Sun, along with new features like a Reference Database.
2017 PS Vita, PS4 RPG Comes to PS5 in Fantastic Value PackageKoei Tecmo and Gust are releasing Blue Reflection Quartet for PlayStation 5 on July 30, 2026. This collection includes the original 2017 PlayStation Vita game Blue Reflection, the 2021 title Blue Reflection: Second Light, and two new entries, Blue Reflection: Ray and Blue Reflection: Sun, which are new to consoles. The bundle also features a reference database with lore and artwork.
Blue Reflection Quartet second trailer, pre-orders now availableKoei Tecmo and Gust have released the second trailer and opened pre-orders for the heroic RPG collection Blue Reflection Quartet, launching July 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The collection includes all four stories from the Blue Reflection series, with updated visuals, new features for accessibility, and expanded lore for both newcomers and returning fans. Digital pre-orders are available, with a limited-time bonus photo frame for Blue Reflection: Second Light.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV Complete Edition announced for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PCKoei Tecmo and Kou Shibusawa have announced Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, launching September 10 in Japan and Asia. This edition includes the base game, the Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle, Season Pass 1, Season Pass 2, and new content, offering an enhanced strategy experience with over 100 scenic spots and 190 historical events.
Gust Working on Atelier Yumia Switch 2 FPS IssuesGust has confirmed that a patch is in development to address frame rate drops and performance issues in Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the Switch 2 version offers improved loading times and resolution compared to the original Switch release, players have reported significant FPS drops. The developer has not provided a timeline for the patch's release.
PS Plus Premium's Brilliant PS2 Classic Gitaroo Man Arrives with Full Trophy SupportThe PlayStation 2 rhythm adventure game Gitaroo Man has been added to PlayStation Plus Premium with full Trophy support for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Developed by Koei Tecmo and Liona Interactive (formerly iNiS), the game features 21 Trophies, including a platinum, for players to earn by achieving high ranks and completing stages without missing notes. This addition provides a classic gaming experience with modern incentive for trophy hunters.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories Announced for Early 2027Koei Tecmo and Gust have announced Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, set for an early 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game follows Karia, an amnesiac alchemist, on a journey of self-discovery and alchemy, featuring refined combat and a new culinary alchemy system.
Next PS5 Game in Popular Adventure Series Reveals Release Date WindowKoei Tecmo announced that Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & Guide of Memories, the latest installment in the Atelier series, will release in early 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game follows an amnesiac alchemist named Karia on a journey of discovery in the continent of Aladiss, working with companions to uncover its secrets and recover her lost memories.
First Atelier Karia Characters IntroducedKoei Tecmo has revealed the first four characters for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom and the Guide of Memories. The game will feature Karia, an amnesiac protagonist who recovers memories by eating items, alongside returning character Yumia Liessfeldt, knight Fina Rozen, and biologist Servio Lektor. The title is set to release in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Atelier Karia announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: first details, trailers]Koei Tecmo and Gust have announced Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, set to launch in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows an amnesiac alchemist named Karia on a quest in the world of Aladiss, featuring a refined alchemy system with culinary exploration and a hybrid action-strategy combat system.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories gets first trailer and infoKoei Tecmo and Gust have released the first trailer and details for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, an alchemy RPG sequel. The game follows an amnesiac alchemist named Karia on a quest to explore a mysterious underworld and recover her memories, featuring a refined hybrid battle system and a unique mechanic blending alchemy with culinary exploration. It is set to launch in early 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories first trailer, gameplay, details, and screenshotsKoei Tecmo and Gust have revealed Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, set to release in early 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game features an amnesiac alchemist named Karia exploring the continent of Aladiss, with a focus on alchemy, synthesis, and a hybrid combat system blending real-time action with strategic commands. A unique mechanic allows players to consume gathered ingredients for temporary effects.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Announced for Early 2027Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel to their dark Three Kingdoms action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The game is set for an early 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Steam, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The sequel promises evolved martial arts combat and a return to the demon-infested late Eastern Han period.
Dead or Alive 6 PC Version Being Delisted on SteamKoei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced that the PC version of Dead or Alive 6 will be delisted from Steam on June 10, 2026, ahead of the launch of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round. The new version, priced at $39.99, will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and includes previously paid DLC characters and content. Some existing DLC will not transfer to the Last Round version.
L’Empereur gets modern re-releaseHamster Corporation announced that the classic 1991 simulation game L'Empereur will be re-released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on June 11th. The game, originally by KOEI, puts players in the role of Napoleon aiming to unify Europe through warfare and diplomacy.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories announced at Nintendo DirectKoei Tecmo and Gust announced Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. This twenty-seventh mainline entry in the crafting RPG series follows an amnesic girl named Karia as she explores a world beneath Aladiss. The game will feature new synthesis and combat mechanics, including a grappling hook traversal system, and is slated for an early 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Additionally, a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land was revealed with improved performance.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Is Joining The Sequel On Switch 2, Out This SeptemberKoei Tecmo announced that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, featuring the base game and all DLC, will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3rd, 2026. The sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is also slated for release on the same platform in early 2027.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2Koei Tecmo has announced that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. This edition includes the base action RPG, three DLC packs, and all collaboration DLCs. The game is a dark fantasy action RPG set in a demon-infested version of the Three Kingdoms period.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition coming to Switch 2 on September 3Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA announced that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, including all DLC, will be released for the Switch 2 on September 3. The original game launched in March 2023 for multiple platforms, with the Complete Edition arriving on all platforms in February 2024. A sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is slated for an early 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC.