Game DevelopmentNews2026-09-17 18:53Background and prop artists, assistant programmers cited as game industry jobs most impacted by generative AI in JapanAmber VAI / News (Japan-related)
News2026-09-17 18:39Village-building isekai action RPG “Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL” launches in Early Access on November 13Akira SadaNews (Japan-related)
Game DevelopmentNews2026-09-17 17:45Over 85% of Japanese game developers use generative AI in game development, 2026 CESA survey shows. An increase from last year’s 51%Carlos "Zoto" ZotomayorAI / News (Japan-related)
News2026-09-17 16:07Level-5 says some suspected AI oddities from trailers were actually human errors, apologizes for fueling doubt with “careless use of AI” in some of its videosCarlos "Zoto" ZotomayorAI / News (Japan-related)
News2026-09-17 15:12Body shape changing mechanic for Atelier Karia’s hungry protagonist likely to be implemented. Devs were surprised by “overwhelming demand” and are working on it at full speedAmber VNews (Japan-related)
News2026-09-17 11:49Nitroplus BL visual novel DRAMAtical Murder re:code coming to Steam in Winter 2026 with English supportAmber VNews (Japan-related)
News2026-09-17 11:15Dark Alice in Wonderland-style action roguelite CRYMELIGHT gets new Steam demo with 1.5-3 hours of gameplay and major updates based on player feedbackAmber VNews (Japan-related)
News2026-09-17 10:27Monster Hunter Wilds will make editing your character’s appearance free and unlimited. Paid vouchers to be scrapped as of December 3Amber VNews (Japan-related)
News2026-09-17 10:00Lollipop Chainsaw Back2Back coming to PlayStation 5 in 2027. A brand-new entry starring JulietCarlos "Zoto" ZotomayorNews (Japan-related)1
Indie Games2026-09-17 00:00Japanese “selfie-perspective” horror game Cyan Heart launches October 8. Explore an abandoned factory with no direct view of what’s aheadEmmett HarrisNews (Japan-related)
Indie GamesNews2026-09-16 21:00Psychological mystery game The Second Reality Room: Unspoken Truths, in which you “cure” chuunibyou teenagers, to launch in Early Access on October 9Akira SadaNews (Japan-related)
News2026-09-16 20:00Gundam Rogue Orbit’s main story will offer around 20 hours of playtime, according to developersAmber VNews (Japan-related)
