Uma Musume: Pretty Derby
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Final Fantasy 14, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and more impacted as PHP vulnerability outages hit games around the globe
Multiple games, including Final Fantasy 14 and Umamusume: Pretty Derby, experienced outages and issues due to a critical PHP vulnerability. This led to temporary shutdowns and feature limitations as developers implemented security fixes. Path of Titans remains offline as a precautionary measure.
Evening Reading - October 21, 2026
Electronic Arts announced the closure of BioWare and layoffs affecting 400 employees. Other gaming news includes a permanent Pokemon store opening in London in 2029, and DICE and Respawn working on a new Star Wars shooter, reportedly Battlefront 3. Xbox Cloud Gaming rates and EA Sports' new 'open-world' football project were also mentioned.
Cygames offers travel & lodging reimbursement to Umamusume: Pretty Derby US concert attendees
Cygames is offering travel and lodging reimbursement to attendees of the canceled Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles, even if they have already traveled to the US. This generous move comes after the concert's cancellation, with the company preparing to process these reimbursements in the coming weeks. Attendees will need to retain receipts to qualify for the compensation.
Evening Reading - October 20, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including updates for Cyberpunk 2077 and EVE Online, a potential delay for Umamusume: Pretty Derby due to immigration policies, and the announcement of a new Deadlock update. It also touches on financial news for Tesla, SpaceX, and Netflix, and mentions the potential for a 2027 Xbox handheld.
The latest game event to fall afoul of US visa rules is a live concert for horse girl racer Umamusume: Pretty Derby
An upcoming concert for the popular game Umamusume: Pretty Derby, part of its "The Stage: World Tour", has been cancelled in Los Angeles due to difficulties in obtaining necessary US visas for the performers. Developers Cygames stated they had been working for over six months to secure visas but were unsuccessful. This follows a similar incident with a performer for Wuthering Waves and highlights broader issues with international event organizers facing US visa system challenges.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Los Angeles concert cancelled last minute due to US visa issues, despite exploring "every possible option"
Cygames has announced the sudden cancellation of an upcoming Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles due to difficulties in obtaining necessary US visas for performers. The event, scheduled for October 22nd and 23rd, has been cancelled despite the developers exploring all possible options, leading to refunds for ticket holders and significant fan frustration.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby's first US concert in doubt thanks to Trump immigration policies
Cygames' planned Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles, scheduled for October 22-23, 2026, is in jeopardy due to difficulties securing entry visas for traveling staff and performers. The company cited Donald Trump's administration's strict immigration policies as the cause, potentially leading to cancellation. A final decision is expected by October 19, 2026.
After 24 years working on Pokemon, Scarlet and Violet lead is making a "completely original game": an RPG where you have to wash your outfits and let them dry in real time
Shigeru Ohmori, a lead developer on Pokemon, is working on a new, original free-to-play mobile RPG called Ame Nochi Hare Onna. The game features magical girls who clean up a city by fighting trash-like yokai spirits, with a unique mechanic where the effectiveness of their outfits depends on them being clean and dry, influenced by real-world weather.
Horse girls are officially coming to the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in first-of-its-kind Umamasume crossover
The popular mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is collaborating with the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix, featuring game art and voice actor Tomoyo Takayanagi at the event. This marks the first time a video game has partnered with the Grand Prix, with large displays and character photo spots planned for attendees.
Cygames to sponsor Los Angeles Dodgers game next month — MP3s & NPCs
Video game developer Cygames is sponsoring a Los Angeles Dodgers game on September 2nd, titled 'The 2025 World Series Ohtani Ring Presented by Cygames'. Attendees will receive a replica of Shohei Ohtani's championship ring, and a Cygames booth will be present. Cygames is known for franchises like Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Shadowverse.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various disparate topics within the gaming world, including a car sponsored by the game Umamusume Pretty Derby in Japan's Super GT racing series, controversy surrounding the character Valko in Love and Deepspace, and reflections on game design elements like doors and ladders. It also touches upon the film The Odyssey and a fictional narrative involving a delivery driver.
Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely continues its mobile investment spree with Umamusame: Pretty Derby director's new company Studio AuKnow
Mobile gaming giant Scopely has made a strategic investment into Studio AuKnow, a new company founded by the former director of the popular mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby. This investment is part of Scopely's ongoing commitment to the Japanese market and broader Saudi Arabian efforts to invest in the growing mobile gaming sector.
The cozy game launches of July are absolutely stacked with cats, even more than usual
July is set to launch over 30 new cozy games on PC, with a notable abundance of titles featuring cats in various genres like puzzles, strategy, and shop simulations. Featured games include "A Simpler World" for crafting, "High Times" a cafe dating sim, "Bookbinding" a dark crafting sim, "Moonlight Peaks" a vampire farming sim, and "Wabisabi SushiDerby" a sushi training sim.
Steam is getting a jockey simulator next month that reimagines umamusume as normal horses
Blue Bullet is releasing Full Stride, a jockey racing simulator on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game reimagines the horse girl concept from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, which was released on Steam by Cygames on June 24, 2025, as featuring normal horses. Players will manage racing styles, stamina, and other factors to achieve victory.
Mead Based on Umamusume Tokai Teio Being Made
Tentaka Shuzo will release a mead inspired by Tokai Teio from Umamusume: Pretty Derby and her favorite honey drink. The "Tokei Teio Hachimi Wine" will be available for purchase online starting June 23, 2026, for 4900 JPY and contains 6% alcohol. Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available on mobile devices and Windows PC.
Sweep Tosho Kicks Off Umamusume June 2026 Banner Schedule
Cygames has revealed the June 2026 banner schedule for Umamusume: Pretty Derby, featuring new trainee characters Sweep Tosho and Air Shakur. The schedule includes banners for SSR Support Cards like Taiki Shuttle and El Condor Pasa, as well as reruns for Narita Brian and Seiun Sky. The month will also host events such as Fuji Kiseki's Showtime, Legend Races, a story event, and the Champions Meeting Cancer Cup.
Umamusume Champions Meetings Changes Coming in May
Cygames will implement changes to the Champions Meeting PVP events in the global version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby starting May 31, 2026, with the Gemini Cup being the first to feature adjustments to character Career Ranks, increased rewards, and title updates. Gacha banners will update on April 30, 2026, introducing the three-star Umamusume Trainee Ines Fujin and new Support Cards. The Taurus Cup next month will see the Open League accepting characters with Career Rank A+ or lower, alongside reward increases and easier title acquisition.
Umamusume Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe Nendoroid Figures Rereleased
Good Smile Company and Cygames have announced the rerelease of Nendoroid figures for Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby. These figures, originally released in 2024, are expected to launch in September 2026 in Japan and Q1 2027 in North America. The rereleases are identical to the originals and include character-specific accessories.
Umamusume Smart Falcon Top Umadol Project Goals Reduced
Cygames has reduced the Community Fan Total goals for the Umamusume Smart Falcon All Together: Top Umadol Project event in the global version of the game. This change ensures players will receive exclusive Support Cards and tickets for new trainees and SSR cards, which were previously unattainable due to high fan requirements. The rewards will be distributed on April 9, 2026 UTC.
Never doubt the commitment of horse-girl fans: Umamusume cosplayers are having actual races at tracks around the world
Fans of the anime racing game Umamusume: Pretty Derby are organizing and participating in real-world races at various global tracks while in cosplay. These events, organized by fan groups and sometimes in partnership with racecourses, allow participants to compete for the love of the game and their favorite characters, showcasing a unique level of dedication beyond typical convention meetups.
