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and Roger Switch 2 and Mobile Release Set for June 18 with Language Update
The visual novel 'and Roger' will be released for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices on June 18, 2026, with a simultaneous free update adding support for numerous languages including Portuguese, Spanish, and Ukrainian. The game features point-and-click exploration and slice-of-life storytelling with comic book-inspired visuals, and has already sold over 100,000 units on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Today’s Menu for Emiya Family Volume 12 Release Celebrated with New Artwork
The twelfth manga volume of the Fate franchise cooking spinoff, Today's Menu for Emiya Family, is being celebrated with new artwork by illustrator TAa. The release also marks the sub-series' tenth anniversary. The franchise has previously inspired an anime adaptation and a Nintendo Switch game.
MOTORSLICE launches in May for PC and consoles
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio announced that their action-adventure game MOTORSLICE will launch in May for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game features acrobatic gameplay, fast-paced combat, and epic boss fights against machines in a desolate environment.
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
Despelote creator Julián Cordero discussed how improvisation and a focus on football authenticity drove the narrative of the 2025 slice-of-life game set in Ecuador. Cordero shared insights from GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, explaining how improvised dialogue and performance capture led to more realistic and evocative player encounters. He also cited influences like Magnum Football and Robert Yang's writings on neorealism in games.
15 Iyashikei Series Perfect for Relaxation and Comfort
This article lists 15 Iyashikei anime series, known for their soothing and comforting themes, which avoid conflict and focus on gentle storytelling. These series offer a peaceful escape through themes of creativity, nature, food, friendship, and personal growth, providing emotional restoration and tranquility.
Dungeons That Surely Slaughter Adventurers Is a Silly Take on Isekai Series
Dungeons That Surely Slaughter Adventurers is a darkly comedic isekai manga that follows two protagonists working as dungeon custodians after an untimely death. The series uses a similar structure to Handyman Saitou in Another World, with self-contained chapters that build a larger narrative. Despite its mature themes and dark humor, the manga also incorporates surprisingly cute and wholesome moments, particularly with its training of kobold characters.
Touching Visual Novel “and Roger” Earns GDCA Audience Award, BAFTA Nomination
The visual novel 'and Roger' has achieved 100,000 units sold on PC and Nintendo Switch, and received the Game Developers Choice Awards Audience Award and a BAFTA nomination. Developed by yona under TearyHand Studio and supported by Kodansha Game Creators' Lab, the game is praised for its unique art style and narrative.
and Roger Surpasses 100,000 Sales, Wins GDCA Audience Award
The slice-of-life visual novel and Roger has surpassed 100,000 sales worldwide and won the Audience Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards. Developed by TearyHand Studio and published by Kodansha Creators’ Lab, the game is available on Nintendo Switch and PC. The narrative features point-and-click exploration and puzzle-solving with comic book-inspired visuals.
15 Gentle Iyashikei Anime Perfect for Unwinding
This article highlights 15 Iyashikei anime series, known for their soothing and healing qualities, designed to help viewers unwind. These shows feature gentle storytelling, slow pacing, and focus on everyday moments, creativity, nature, and personal growth to create a calming atmosphere.
15 Calming Iyashikei Anime Perfect for Stress Relief
This article highlights 15 Iyashikei anime series perfect for stress relief, focusing on their calming themes, gentle storytelling, and slow pacing. These anime offer a comforting escape through themes of creativity, nature, food, friendship, and personal growth, promoting mindfulness and emotional restoration.
Fishbowl Launches April 2 on Steam and PS5 With Emotional Slice-of-Life Story
The narrative adventure game Fishbowl, developed by imissmyfriends.studio and published by Wholesome Games Presents, is set to launch on April 2, 2026, for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5. Priced at $9.99, the game explores themes of grief, friendship, and the transition into adulthood through a personal story about a young woman named Alo and her magical talking fish companion.
Flog Mouth-Watering Egg Sandos in This Cosy Konbini Sim on PS5
The slice-of-life simulation game inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories will be released on April 30th for PlayStation 5. Players will manage a convenience store in 1990s Japan, featuring light management mechanics, minigames, and branching dialogue inspired by visual novels.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. Out This April | Console Creatures
Nagai Industries' narrative game inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is launching on April 30, 2026, for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game is a "slice of life" experience set in a 1990s Japanese convenience store where players manage the store and interact with customers.
Wash It All Away Manga Volume 6 Ends on Quite a Cliffhanger
Volume 6 of the Wash It All Away manga ends on a cliffhanger, introducing a character from Wakana Kinme's past who recognizes her by a childhood nickname. This marks the first time someone from before her arrival in Atami has appeared, hinting at a deeper exploration of her forgotten trauma. The series is published by Square Enix, with volume 7 due April 21, 2026, and the anime streaming on Crunchyroll.
