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Asmodee Brings Massive Tabletop Showcase to UK Games Expo 2026 | Invision Game Community
Asmodee will host a large tabletop gaming showcase at the UK Games Expo 2026 in Birmingham, featuring over 160 games available for play and purchase. The event will include a new TCG Village for trading card games like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering, alongside a Party and Play zone with themed activities.
Anime Giant Toei Games Enters The Publishing Arena With Three Mysterious Titles
Toei Games, the interactive entertainment division of the renowned Toei Company, has announced its entry into game publishing with three mysterious titles: KILLA, HINO, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. This move marks a significant expansion for the animation giant, known for properties like Dragon Ball Z and One Piece, into the video game arena. The announcement has generated both excitement and skepticism within the gaming community regarding Toei's approach to game development and publishing.
From Assassin's Creed to Overwatch, 2026's gaming leagu... | TAG
Koei Tecmo has revised its earnings forecast upwards due to the strong performance of Nioh 3 and Pokémon Pokopia, particularly on the Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, One Piece chapter 1180's revelations about Imu's power are reportedly lost in translation, and over 200 issues of the classic Byte Magazine are now available for free on the Internet Archive. Other news includes Capcom's Pragmata selling over 1 million units in two days, a Sekiro mod adding Jet Set Radio elements, and Doja Cat preferring Overwatch over Marvel Rivals.
Anime Giant Toei Launches Gaming Division with Toei Games Label
Toei Animation, the studio behind Dragon Ball and One Piece, has launched a new gaming division called Toei Games. This move leverages Toei's extensive intellectual property portfolio and aims to create high-quality games that capture the essence of its beloved anime franchises. The company will focus on leveraging modern game engines like Unreal Engine 5 and Unity to achieve authentic anime art styles, potentially setting new standards for anime game adaptations.
Toei Games established by animation studio behind One Piece, Dragon Ball & more
Toei Animation, the renowned animation studio behind popular franchises such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Digimon, has officially entered the video game development industry. This move marks a significant expansion for the company into a new creative sector.
Dragon Ball and Digimon producer Toei announces Toei Games, focusing on new IPs first
Toei Company, known for anime like Dragon Ball and Digimon, has launched Toei Games. The new publisher will focus on creating entirely new intellectual properties from scratch, rather than using existing franchises. Initial releases will be on PC via Steam, with console versions to follow.
Animation powerhouse responsible for One Piece and Dragon Ball Z branches into PC gaming with Toei Games
Toei Animation, known for producing anime like One Piece and Dragon Ball Z, is entering the video game market with a new venture called Toei Games. Initially focusing on PC games for Steam, the company plans to expand to consoles like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Toei Games will prioritize creating new intellectual properties rather than games based on its existing anime franchises.
Sanji Dominating One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Weekly Regional Results
Shueisha has provided an update on the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll, with Sanji leading in multiple regions including Central and South America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania. Other Straw Hat members like Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro are also topping regional charts, while Uta has seen a surge in popularity in Africa. The global voting period concludes on June 11, 2026, with final results to be revealed in August 2026.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.
Reports of One Piece's demise are greatly exaggerated – and Netflix has the season 2 numbers to prove it
Netflix's live-action One Piece series has seen significant success with its second season, breaking streaming records. Season 2 garnered 1.62 billion minutes of viewership in its opening week, surpassing the performance of season 1 and ranking second only to Zootopia 2 during the same period.
Yuriko Yamaguchi will be a Guest at FanimeCon 2026
Voice actress Yuriko Yamaguchi has been announced as a guest for FanimeCon 2026, which will take place during Memorial Day Weekend at the San Jose Convention Center. Yamaguchi is known for her roles as Ritsuko Akagi in the Evangelion franchise, Nurse Joy in Pokemon, and Nico Robin in One Piece. She joins a growing list of guests for the large anime convention.
Chopper Is Among the 4 New Lego One Piece Sets
Lego has announced four new sets based on the live-action One Piece adaptation, including one featuring Tony Tony Chopper. These sets, along with a previously revealed Gum Gum Fruit set, are available for pre-order and will ship on August 1, 2026. The new merchandise coincides with the upcoming Netflix special and the ongoing development of the live-action show's third season.
One Piece fans, you need to see this new Lego set
Lego has released new sets based on the Netflix show One Piece, with several new kits available for pre-order and launching on August 1, 2026. The sets include characters like Tony Tony Chopper, Monkey D. Luffy, and Captain Smoker, with various sizes and piece counts catering to different preferences and budgets.
Seven New One Piece Lego Sets Are Launching This Summer
Seven new Lego sets based on the One Piece live-action adaptation are launching on August 1. The sets include recreations of iconic characters and moments, with prices ranging from $30 to $180. Preorders are available directly from Lego, with some sets also listed on Amazon.
Netflix's One Piece showrunner is making a new 'anime' show starring YouTuber IShowSpeed
Netflix's One Piece co-showrunner Matt Owens is developing a new "anime-style" show starring popular YouTuber IShowSpeed. IShowSpeed, known for his viral live streams and over 52 million YouTube subscribers, will collaborate with Owens on the project. Owens had previously departed the One Piece series to focus on his mental health.
Lego One Piece Special Heading to Netflix
Netflix announced a two-part Lego One Piece special with an original story, set to debut on September 29, 2026. The special will feature an anime aesthetic inspired by Lego sets and will star Usopp, with Jacob Romero reprising his role from the live-action adaptation. Several Lego sets based on the One Piece series are already available, with more planned, including a Gum-Gum Fruit replica.
Netflix's One Piece returns in 2027 for season 3, and it could wrap up one of the manga's best arcs
Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece will return in 2027 for its third season, focusing on the Alabasta Arc. Production for the season, which will include new cast members Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace and Cole Escola as Bon Clay, began in November. Co-showrunner Joe Tracz stated that the arc's complexity necessitated a two-season plan.
Magazine generates fake AI interview with One Piece actor Mackenyu
Esquire Singapore published a feature that used AI chatbots Claude and Copilot to generate an "interview" with actor Mackenyu Arata, who portrays Roronoa Zoro in the live-action One Piece series. The magazine admitted they could not secure a real interview due to the actor's schedule and instead fed his previous responses into AI to create new answers.
Anime Awards 2026 nominees revealed as Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man battle for Film of the Year
Crunchyroll has revealed the nominees for its 10th Anime Awards, with Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man leading the contenders for Film of the Year. Fan voting is now open for the awards, which also feature nominations for popular series like Solo Leveling and Dan Da Dan across various categories including Anime of the Year and Best Animation.
Trigun Stargaze: The English Cast Reflects On 3-Year Ride
The English voice cast of Trigun Stampede and Trigun Stargaze, including Johnny Yong Bosch, Sarah Roach, David Matranga, and Alexis Tipton, reflect on their experiences working with Studio Orange. They discuss their initial reactions to their roles, the challenges and rewards of the cel-shaded CGI animation style, and the emotional journeys of their characters as the series concludes.
