Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back is doubling down on original game’s “cute and crazy” vibe. Developers talk about how the sequel came about
The dev team talked about the project during a Sega stage event at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
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Taijiro Yamanaka
Senior writer for Automaton Japan. Loves gaming news from Japan and abroad. He buys more games than he can physically play, so he spends his days clearing his backlog.
Danganronpa 2×2’s “insanely high” PC specs were based on 4K high-quality settings, producer reassures. Updates to be made
The originally announced recommended PC specs were on par with Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds.
Pachinko-style roguelike High Roller Penny pits you against deranged bunny girls in a life-or-death gambling game
High Roller Penny is currently in development for PC (Steam).
Die Deep, a no-nonsense extreme combat action game drawing cues from Hollow Knight’s Colosseum of Fools, gets free Steam demo
Developed by Taiwan-based indie studio PINIX, Die Deep is Hollow Knight-inspired action game coming to Steam in Q4 of 2026.
Steam Controller official distributor site in Japan temporarily goes down amidst traffic surge, units sold out the same morning
Valve's official distributor for Japan has published an apology after its official site became impossible to access following the Steam Controller's launch.
Indie developer claims their ready-to-ship game has been waiting for Steam approval for three years. Holdup likely related to game engine
The developers of AMYGDALA: Prelude, an indie 2000s-style FPS, have been waiting for their game to be approved for Steam for 3 years.
Indie publisher says offering a paid game for free for 4 days brought in $250,000 in revenue on Steam. The key is DLC
The CEO of indie game publisher tinyBuild has shared the impressive results of a four-day free givaway campaign for Graveyard Keeper.
Steam’s updated pricing tools could push game prices in Japan higher with weak yen reflected
Valve has announced an update to Steam’s pricing conversion tools for game developers, and it looks like games in Japan might be getting pricier.
Valve’s brand-new Steam Machine is a gaming PC six times more powerful than the Steam Deck
The brand-new model of Valve's Steam Machine will be available for purchase in early 2026; more details coming soon.
Valve announces new Steam Controller model, featuring Steam Deck-style trackpads and proprietary wireless connection
Valve has announced a brand new model of its Steam Controller, equipped with trackpads much like the Steam Deck.
Valve announces new standalone VR headset Steam Frame, compatible with both VR and non-VR games
Valve has announced its own VR headset called the Steam Frame. It works as a standalone device, with no gaming PC needed.
Kirby Air Riders appears to use Bandai Namco Studio’s new in-house engine, SOL-AVES
According to Kirby Air Riders' Intellectual Property Notices, the game was made using Bandai Namco Studio's in-house engine SOL-AVES.