Capcom released a trailer on Thursday for the 'Side Stories' DLC of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a turn‑based role‑playing game. The trailer highlights upcoming side stories and their focus characters. The 'Side Story: Rudy' DLC became available today. Monster Hunter Stories 3 launched on March 13 for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. Capcom described the game as a story about twin Rathalos igniting war between the nations Azuria and Vermeil, with the player as the heir to Azuria and the only Rathalos Rider.
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Crunchyroll said it will stream the television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga beginning in April 2027, worldwide except Japan, Mainland China, North Korea and South Korea. The announcement also revealed that Katsuyuki Konishi will portray the character Togo Shiba.
The manga series, created by Takeru Hokazono, began serialization in September 2023 in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. The 11th compiled volume was published in Japan on May 1, and the series had 2.2 million copies in circulation as of May 2025, with a total of 4 million copies in circulation worldwide. The story follows young Chihiro Rokuhira, trained by his swordsmith father, who seeks to become a great sword‑maker after a fatal incident.
Crunchyroll said the anime will be produced by Cypic, under the direction of Tetsuya Takeuchi, who previously served as key animator on Naruto and Naruto Shippūden and directed From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! The character designs are handled by Keigo Sasaki, known for Blue Exorcist and Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray. The production committee includes Shochiku and CyberAgent, and the anime division Cygames Pictures was established in April 2016. The series will debut in April 2027, with the first 20 minutes presented at a world tour event that begins in July at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, followed by stops at Japan Expo Paris, ANImagic in Mannheim, Germany, and Anime NYC in August. A full screening of the first episode is scheduled for spring 2027 in Japan.
Viz Media's Shonen Jump service and Shueisha's MANGA Plus are releasing the Kagurabachi manga in English digitally. The manga topped the print category of the Next Manga Awards 2024 and was nominated for the 70th Shogakukan Manga Awards in December 2024 and the 49th Kodansha Manga Awards in April 2025. It also received nominations for the 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards and ranked 13th in Da Vinci's January 2025 top manga list. The seventh print volume was released on May 5.
Crunchyroll said the launch is expected to increase the series' visibility outside Asia, and the full first episode will be screened in Japan in spring 2027.
Microsoft announced on June 25 that worldwide Xbox console prices will rise by $100 to $150 beginning August 1, depending on the model. The company cited higher costs for storage and memory, which it said have increased more than 2.5 times and are expected to double by fall 2027. Earlier price adjustments included increases of $80 to $100 in May 2025 and $20 to $70 in the United States in October 2025, according to a Microsoft blog post. The ongoing semiconductor shortage has affected a range of electronic devices, including consoles. Microsoft indicated that any additional price change could occur as early as winter 2027 or in 2028, though the size of the increase has not been specified.
Capcom announced a new game overview trailer on Thursday, which shows gameplay footage of the boss battle against Dohatsu-ten in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
The trailer is part of a promotional push for the title, scheduled for release on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch.
The Onimusha series launched in 2001 and blends Sengoku-era action with supernatural elements.
A remaster of Onimusha: Warlords was released in January 2019.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny originally launched for PlayStation 2 in Japan in March 2002, North America in August 2002 and Europe in October 2002.
Capcom released a remastered version of Onimusha 2 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC in May 2025.
An anime based on the franchise debuted worldwide on Netflix in November 2023, directed by Shin'ya Sugai with supervising direction by Takashi Miike.
The game's release on September 25 marks the franchise's return after a five-year gap.
Microsoft announced that starting August 1, the price of the Xbox Series S will rise to $500, matching the launch price of the Xbox Series X from November 2020. When the Series S launched in November 2020, it was priced at $300, about $100 less than the cheapest PlayStation 5 and $200 less than the higher‑end models. The console was marketed as a lower‑cost entry point for next‑generation gaming. Starting August 1, the retail price will increase to $500, a 67 percent rise over the original cost. The new price equals the launch price of the Series X, which was $500 at its 2020 debut. Retail listings still show discounted offers around $380, but the adjusted price reflects a shift that contrasts with historical trends of console price reductions after several years. Microsoft attributed the increase to higher costs for memory and storage components driven by demand for AI hardware, a factor that the company has been a major consumer of. Analysts have observed that many modern consoles face similar cost pressures, yet price reductions have typically occurred after launch. If the Series S remains at $500, consumers seeking a lower‑priced option for upcoming titles such as GTA 6 may find limited affordable alternatives, raising concerns about market accessibility. The price change comes as the console approaches its sixth anniversary later this year, and it remains unclear how the adjustment will affect sales trajectories for the Series S.
The promotional video for the second season of the anime Skeleton Knight in Another World was released on June 26, announcing three new voice actors.
The promotional video for the second season of the anime Skeleton Knight in Another World was released on June 26, announcing three new voice actors. Based on Ennki Hakari’s light novel, the series follows Arc, a gamer reborn as a skeleton, and aired its first season in April 2022. Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide with an English dub. Mitsuo Iwata, Kento Hama and Hiroshi Naka were added as the voices of Charos, Ein and Hanzō respectively. The second season premieres on AT‑X on July 4 at 8:30 p.m., with simultaneous streaming on d Anime Store and ABEMA. It will also air on a repeat broadcast on AT‑X on July 6 and on Tokyo MX, BS11 and Sun TV. Crunchyroll continues to stream the season with an English dub. Staff returning for the second season include director Kenshō Ono, character designer Tōru Imanishi, monster designer Yoshihiro Nagamori, sound director Satoshi Motoyama and new series script supervisor Toshizo Nemoto. Additional staff added for this season are art director Chisa Shibata, color key artist Harue Ono, CGI director Tomotaka Aoki, animation producer Yasuhiro Uema and others. The opening theme “Rōman Kaidō, Osanpo Chū” is performed by PelleK and the ending theme “Kiseki wa Okinai” is performed by DIALOGUE＋. The series is published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, which also releases the light novel and manga adaptations. The first season premiered in April 2022 and the second season is expected to begin airing in July.
the official website for the television anime adaptation of the light novel series the world's strongest witch announced two new voice cast members on june 26. the series is produced by bridge and aisle, directed by jōji furuta, with series composition by shoji yonemura and character design by yūki morimoto, and is scheduled to premiere in october. fairouz ai will voice erimina, the master of the adventurers' guild known as the inferno witch. honoka inoue will voice eruna, an elf princess who worries about her sick mother. azusa tachibana was previously announced as voicing protagonist rona hermit. according to the official website, the story follows lorna hermit, who after being expelled from her family because of a seemingly useless ability discovers a skill that grants unlimited online information and items, allowing her to acquire rare equipment. yen press is publishing the english translation of the light novels and released the second volume on april 14. the original light novel began serialization on the shōsetsuka ni narō website in may 2022, and the first print volume was published in december 2022; the fifth volume shipped in may 2025. a manga adaptation launched on kodansha's getsu maga kichi/comic days website in may 2023, and its 12th compiled volume was published on may 8.
Lizzy Caplan, known for her roles in Masters of Sex, Mean Girls, and the Now You See Me series, has been cast in the upcoming FX and Hulu Far Cry anthology series, becoming the second confirmed cast member after Rob Mac of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Rob Mac, who also serves as an executive producer, will star in the series. Noah Hawley, creator of Alien Earth and Fargo, is the showrunner and executive producer. Caplan has received Emmy nominations for her work on Masters of Sex and Fleishman Is in Trouble and has appeared in The Interview, a film that generated controversy. Hawley previously noted that the gameplay structure of video games, including skippable cutscenes, may not translate well to a television narrative, stating his aim is to engage with the franchise without adapting any specific game. The series will feature a new cast and setting each season, similar to anthology series such as True Detective and The White Lotus. No release date or detailed plot has been announced.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set for release on November 19, 2026. It will initially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. When Grand Theft Auto 5 launched in 2013, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 had already been reduced to $200 and $270 models, respectively. Those price cuts allowed late adopters to purchase consoles at a discount. Retail listings show the standard PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are now priced at $650, up from $500 at launch in 2020. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition has risen from $400 to $600. Industry analysts attribute the increase to higher demand for GPUs and RAM driven by artificial intelligence development. No major console redesigns have been released this generation to lower prices. Microsoft recently increased the price of the Xbox Series S 512GB model to $500. Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to cost $900 for the standard edition. An Ultimate Edition is priced at $1,000. A lower‑feature version will be offered at $880, representing a $20 discount. The semiconductor supply constraints continue to affect console pricing. It remains unclear when prices may stabilize.
The staff of the television anime adaptation of the light novel series Victoria of Many Faces released a short promotional video on June 26 that introduces the characters Edward, Bernard, Clark, Yolana, Cedric, Conrad, Zaharo and Lancome. The anime will premiere on TV Tokyo on July 7, following an online advanced screening of the first two episodes on June 27 at 3:00 p.m. JST, which will feature a talk with the main cast. The series, written by Syuu and illustrated by Nanna Fujimi, follows former spy Chloe who adopts the identity of Victoria in the neighboring kingdom of Ashberry and seeks a normal life. It is produced by Studio DEEN, directed by Nobukage Kimura, with scripts overseen by Naohiro Fukushima and character design by Mina Ōsawa. The ending theme is performed by the band KI_EN. A manga adaptation by Komo Ushino has been published by Kadokawa and Yen Press.
Sunrise's television anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's MAO manga announced additional voice cast members for the second part on June 25. The anime premiered on April 4 on NHK‑General and began its two‑cour run without a break. The second cour will start with episode 14 on July 4. The series is streamed in the United States on Hulu and in Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand on Disney+. The newly announced cast includes Takuya Satō as Hakubi, an onmyōji of metal and former disciple of MAO; Rie Kugimiya as Natsuno, an onmyōji of earth and former disciple; Katsuyuki Konishi as Daigo, an onmyōji of earth and former disciple; Tasuku Kaito as Soma Kagami, the second son of the Kagami family; and Shino Shimoji as Kagari Hosho, the daughter of the Kagami family. A new visual of Yurako, voiced by Reina Ueda, was also revealed. The clean version of the second half's opening credit sequence, featuring the theme song "Bokura ga Uwagaki suru Sekai" performed by the boy group 20th Century, was streamed. The staff includes director Teruo Sato, series script supervisor Yūko Kakihara, character designer and chief animation director Yoshihito Hishinuma, and music by Shū Kanematsu. The series, which adapts a supernatural adventure manga that began in May 2019 and has reached its 29th volume, will continue airing without interruption.
Take-Two Interactive shares fell after preorders opened for Grand Theft Auto VI and its $80 standard edition was confirmed, though several analysts revised their price targets upward.
The game is slated for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with standard and $100 ultimate editions available and no disc version at launch.
Analysts have updated their forecasts. Bank of America’s Omar Dessouky raised his target from $320 to $368, citing the $80 pricing as a signal for broader price increases. BMO Capital’s Brian Pitz increased his target to $285, TD Cowen’s Doug Creutz reiterated a Buy rating with a $284 target, B. Riley Securities’ Drew Crum projects $300, and BTIG’s Clark Lampen maintained a $290 target, according to Tipranks. Take-Two’s shares have dropped about 7% year‑to‑date and 3% over the past year, falling to roughly $190 in February after Google announced AI‑driven game creation tools, which analysts said did not threaten the company’s business model.
The upcoming launch of GTA VI remains scheduled for November 19, and the impact of its pricing and preorder performance on Take-Two’s valuation remains to be seen.
Steam’s summer sale is underway, offering discounts on several GameSpot Game of the Year winners. The promotion includes titles such as Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Baldur’s Gate 3, Deathloop, Half‑Life: Alyx, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Red Dead Redemption II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Middle‑earth: Shadow of Mordor, Journey, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Red Dead Redemption, with price reductions of up to 90 percent according to GameSpot. Fanatical pricing data was used to confirm the current discounts. Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 is listed at $40, down from $50. Metaphor: ReFantazio is $26, down from $70. Baldur’s Gate 3 is $45, down from $60. Deathloop is $12, down from $60. Half‑Life: Alyx is $15, down from $60. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is $30, down from $60. Red Dead Redemption II is $15, down from $60. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is $4, down from $40. Middle‑earth: Shadow of Mordor is $3.39, down from $20. Journey is $3, down from $15. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is $9, down from $40. Red Dead Redemption is $25, down from $50. Additional titles on sale include Resident Evil 2 remake at $8, Silent Hill F with a 50 percent discount, Split Fiction for $32, and Cult of the Lamb for $12.50. Steam has not announced an end date for the sale, which is expected to continue through the summer.
Aoashi Season 2 anime announced a new visual and the artists for its theme songs on June 26. 10-FEET will perform the opening theme for the first twelve episodes, while Ai Higuchi will perform the ending theme. The titles of the songs have not been disclosed.
The staff will present a behind-the-scenes panel at Anime Expo on July 3, where preview footage of the second season will be shown.
Kazuki Yokoyama assumes direction of the series, replacing Akira Satō. Asami Taguchi and Junko Yamanaka join the character design team alongside Manabu Nakatake; previous designers Asuka Yamaguchi, Saki Hasegawa, and Toshie Kawamura are no longer credited. The rest of the principal staff, including script supervisor Masahiro Yokotani, sound director Shōji Hata, and composer Masaru Yokoyama, return. TMS Entertainment will produce the second season, taking over from Production I.G.
The story follows third-year middle school student Ashito Aoi in Ehime prefecture, who hides his soccer talent before a setback leads to an invitation from Tatsuya Fukuya, a veteran of the J-Club team Tokyo City Esperion. The first season premiered in April 2022 and was streamed by Crunchyroll.
The manga, launched in January 2015, concluded with its 40th volume in August 2025 and has circulated over 15 million copies. It won the Best General Manga award at the 65th Shogakukan Manga Awards. An English omnibus edition of the first three volumes was released on June 9.