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Tokyo Game Show 2026 celebrated the past, and an uncertain AI future | Opinion
Tokyo Game Show 2026 focused heavily on remakes and existing intellectual property, with a less prominent presence of free-to-play and mobile titles compared to previous years. The event also highlighted the growing influence and controversy surrounding generative AI in game development, alongside a burgeoning trend of transmedia strategies and indie publisher investments.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Is Finally Out on Mobile!
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, developed and published by Level-5, has been released on Android for $24.99, following its May 2025 launch on PC and consoles. The mobile version includes cross-play and cross-save features, along with exclusive costumes inspired by Professor Layton and Yo-kai Watch. The game allows players to explore a mysterious island, travel through time, and utilize a job system with 14 different 'Lives' to rebuild the land.
CEO of major Japanese studio says employees get pay raises if they ace a quiz about its games, because that'sā¦
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has implemented a unique pay raise system where employees can earn more money by passing quizzes about the company's games. Hino believes that deep knowledge of Level-5's titles is a genuine skill that increases employee efficiency and streamlines workflows, justifying the cost of the raises.
Level-5 criticised for anti-piracy statement while not having legal alternative to play back catalogue
Level-5 has faced criticism for issuing an anti-piracy statement while failing to provide legal avenues for international fans to access its older titles, such as the Yo-kai Watch series. Fans point out the lack of global releases and modern re-releases, making piracy the only option for many outside of Japan.
Yokai Watch's Spiritual Successor Looks Superb, Will Probably Spook PS5
Level-5 has revealed Holy Horror Mansion, a spiritual successor to its Yokai Watch RPG series. While still in development with no official platforms announced, the concept trailer features Nintendo button prompts and suggests a potential release on PlayStation 5, similar to a previous Yokai Watch title on PlayStation 4 in Japan.
New Concept Next Yo-kai Watch Holy Horror Mansion Teaser Appears
Level-5 provided a new teaser for its "New Concept Next Yo-kai Watch" game, Holy Horror Mansion, during the Level-5 Vision 2024 stream. The trailer showcased actual gameplay footage of the protagonist using a camera to find ghosts and interact with spirits. While no release window or platforms were announced, the game is confirmed to be a cross-media project with unspecified platforms.
Level-5 Reveals New Trailer for Ghost Craft RPG 'Holy Horror Mansion,' Next Concept for Yokai Watch
Level-5 has released a new trailer for its upcoming ghost craft RPG, Holy Horror Mansion, which is positioned as the next concept in the Yokai Watch series. While platforms and a release date are unconfirmed, the game centers on a youth who encounters a ghost after finding a camera. Level-5 is also planning cross-media initiatives for 2026, aiming for family-friendly entertainment.