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NieR: Automata and Street Fighter 6 Vocalist J'Nique Nicole Joins Scarlet Moon
Scarlet Moon has announced the signing of J'Nique Nicole, the vocalist behind NieR: Automata's "Weight of the World" and Street Fighter 6's Elena theme. This signing brings together all three lead vocalists from the NieR series under Scarlet Moon, with Emi Evans and Nami Nakagawa already on the roster. Nicole expressed excitement about collaborating with developers and broadening her horizons.
Precision Platformer Jump Broke Gets Debut Demo
Independent developer YXGame Studio has released a playable demo for their upcoming precision platformer, Jump Broke. The game features a unique recoil-based movement system where players use coins to jump, requiring careful resource management and precise control. The demo is available on Steam and showcases the game's minimalist pixel art style and music from Scarlet Moon.
Official Metal Slug 30th Anniversary Project Revealed
SNK has officially launched the Metal Slug 30th Anniversary project, featuring a special illustration by Eisuke Ogura and a retrospective video. The announcement coincides with a giveaway campaign for merchandise. The article also briefly mentions other gaming news, including BAFTA award winners, upcoming film and game releases for Elden Ring and Dragon Ball titles, and updates for ARC Raiders and White Knuckle.
PAON’s Philosophie du Soi EP Now Available
Scarlet Moon announced that PAON's debut EP, Philosophie du Soi, is now available on digital and streaming platforms. The EP features a genre-blending concept of "space jazz" and draws from PAON's background in video game development for titles like Stellar Blade and The Outer Worlds 2. Vocalist Pernelle described the project as a manifestation of her imaginary worlds and a "cry of the soul."
PAON's Debut EP Philosophie du Soi Expands Its “Space Jazz” Universe
Scarlet Moon announced the release of Philosophie du Soi, the debut EP from PAON, a duo featuring vocalist Pernelle and composer Lemm. The five-track EP blends avant-garde jazz, experimental electronic music, and cinematic storytelling with a science-fiction aesthetic, exploring themes of imagination and reality. Pernelle's background in video game music, including work on Stellar Blade and Outer Worlds 2, informs the narrative-driven approach of the project.
ArtooSC & the D-Squad Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor
ArtooSC & the D-Squad, known for their screen-accurate Star Wars droid builds, will be Guests of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will also feature updates and releases for Persona 5: The Phantom X, The Sims 4, Yooka-Replaylee, Grand Theft Auto Online, and the theme song for 007 First Light. Several other guests and an after-party have also been announced for the convention.
Metal Gear Solid series composer Norihiko Hibino unveils Prescription for Pop — MP3s & NPCs
Metal Gear Solid series composer Norihiko Hibino has released "Prescription for Pop," a series of jazzy covers of recent pop hits. The releases, "Prescription for Pop: 2025 Hits" and "Prescription for Pop: 2024 Hits," feature songs from artists like Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, and Hozier. Hibino aims to bring his therapeutic music to a wider audience, building on his previous work in game and anime music covers.
Metal Gear Solid Composer Norihiko Hibino Stealths Into Pop Music
Scarlet Moon has released "Prescription for Pop," a new project from Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino. The project transforms Billboard pop hits from 2024 and 2025 into jazzy lullabies, following the success of Hibino's "Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies" series. This new venture marks a return to pop music arrangements for Hibino and AYAKI, who previously charted on Billboard with their game music covers.
Good Children Say Grace Is a Manga-Inspired Psychological Horror About Hunger and Possession, Demo Set for
Good Children Say Grace, a psychological horror adventure game inspired by manga, will release a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 2, 2026, with an Early Access launch to follow. The game features a narrative focused on family, hunger, and possession, with contributions from Japanese creatives like voice actress Kaori Shimizu and composer Norihiko Hibino. Development is led by a small team with mentorship from Metro series developers, and the game will feature a nonlinear, branching story with multiple endings.
Official Trailer Release | Demo April 2 | Japanese Talent from Serial Experiments Lain, NieR, Demon Slayer, and Metal Gear | Good Children Say Grace
Good Children Say Grace, a first-person psychological horror adventure developed by Denis Morozov, has released its official trailer. The game features voice work from Kaori Shimizu (Serial Experiments Lain), Nami Nakagawa (Demon Slayer), and Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid). A playable demo is scheduled for April 2, 2026, with Episode 1 planned for June 2026.
