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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, CASSETTE BOY, more

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the highlight of this week's Japanese game releases. It is the week's only retail release.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, CASSETTE BOY, more
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the highlight of this week's Japanese game releases. It is the week's only retail release.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is ESRB-rated: www.esrb.org/ratings/4109...

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January 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 launches February 18 for PC, ‘in the months ahead’ for consoles

Survival horror game Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 will launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on February 18, followed by unspecified consoles "in the months ahead," developer Mob Entertainment announced.…
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 launches February 18 for PC, ‘in the months ahead’ for consoles
Survival horror game Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 will launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on February 18, followed by unspecified consoles "in the months ahead," developer Mob Entertainment announced. Previous Poppy Playtime entries have been available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Chronicle of Echoes announced for iOS, Android

Publisher GREE and developer ASOBIMO have announced Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes, a 3D battle RPG based on the TV anime Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation for iOS and Android.…
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Chronicle of Echoes announced for iOS, Android
Publisher GREE and developer ASOBIMO have announced Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes, a 3D battle RPG based on the TV anime Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation for iOS and Android. It will launch as a free download with in-app purchases in 2026 in Japan.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Uta no Prince-sama: Shining Live for Nintendo Switch launches in 2026 in Japan

The October 2023-announced Uta no Prince-sama: Shining Live for Nintendo Switch will launch in 2026 in Japan, Broccoli announced.
Uta no Prince-sama: Shining Live for Nintendo Switch launches in 2026 in Japan
The October 2023-announced Uta no Prince-sama: Shining Live for Nintendo Switch will launch in 2026 in Japan, Broccoli announced.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Uta no Prince-sama: Dolce Vita teaser trailer

Broccoli has released a teaser trailer for Uta no Prince-sama: Dolce Vita, the 2016-announced new entry in the
Uta no Prince-sama: Dolce Vita teaser trailer
Broccoli has released a teaser trailer for Uta no Prince-sama: Dolce Vita, the 2016-announced new entry in the
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January 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Ketsu Battler adds Beelzebub from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on January 18

Ketsu Battler, the one-on-one butt shaking fighting game, will add Beelzebub from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising as a free guest character on January 18, developer KAYAC announced.
Ketsu Battler adds Beelzebub from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on January 18
Ketsu Battler, the one-on-one butt shaking fighting game, will add Beelzebub from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising as a free guest character on January 18, developer KAYAC announced.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Pathologic 3 now available for PS5, PC; Xbox Series version launches January 23

The PlayStation 5 version of survival horror game Pathologic 3 is now available via PlayStation Store alongside its previously planned PC (Steam) release, publisher HypeTrain Digital and developer Ice-Pick Lodge…
Pathologic 3 now available for PS5, PC; Xbox Series version launches January 23
The PlayStation 5 version of survival horror game Pathologic 3 is now available via PlayStation Store alongside its previously planned PC (Steam) release, publisher HypeTrain Digital and developer Ice-Pick Lodge announced. The PlayStation 5 version was originally scheduled to launch at a later date alongside Xbox Series. The Xbox Series version will launch on January 23.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
DreadOut Remastered Collection coming to Xbox One on January 14

Soft Source Publishing and developer Digital Happiness will release DreadOut Remastered Collection for Xbox One on January 14, for $29.99, the companies announced. Pre-orders are available now via Microsoft Store.
DreadOut Remastered Collection coming to Xbox One on January 14
Soft Source Publishing and developer Digital Happiness will release DreadOut Remastered Collection for Xbox One on January 14, for $29.99, the companies announced. Pre-orders are available now via Microsoft Store.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Famitsu Sales: 12/22/25 - 12/28/25 has been updated with software sales rankings 11 to 30 www.gematsu.com/2026/01/fami...
Famitsu Sales: 12/22/25 – 12/28/25 [Update]
Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of December 22, 2025 to December 28, 2025.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
NAMAKORIUM launches in Early Access on January 30

Underwater cooperative real-time strategy game NAMAKORIUM will launch in Early Access or PC via Steam on January 30 for 1,500 yen, developer Polyscape announced. A launch discount price of 1,200 yen will be available for a limited time.
NAMAKORIUM launches in Early Access on January 30
Underwater cooperative real-time strategy game NAMAKORIUM will launch in Early Access or PC via Steam on January 30 for 1,500 yen, developer Polyscape announced. A launch discount price of 1,200 yen will be available for a limited time.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:13 AM
The Brew Barons now available for PS5

Lifetap Studios has released a PlayStation 5 version of Porco Rosso-inspired open-world arcade flight simulation game The Brew Barons via PlayStation Store for $21.99, the developer announced.
The Brew Barons now available for PS5
Lifetap Studios has released a PlayStation 5 version of Porco Rosso-inspired open-world arcade flight simulation game The Brew Barons via PlayStation Store for $21.99, the developer announced.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:04 AM
NieR: Automata 9th Anniversary Casual Celebration Live Stream set for February 20. No new game-related information, just some laid-back, casual conversation in celebration of the game's annual milestone. www.gematsu.com/event/nier-a...
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches April 30 in Japan

LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on April 30 in Japan for 7,590 yen, developer Dragami Games announced. Users who own the Switch version will be able to upgrade via an "Upgrade…
LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches April 30 in Japan
LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on April 30 in Japan for 7,590 yen, developer Dragami Games announced. Users who own the Switch version will be able to upgrade via an "Upgrade Pack" for 1,100 yen.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches March 26 in Japan

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on March 26 in Japan for 7,590 yen, developer Dragami Games announced. Users who own the Switch version will be able to upgrade via an "Upgrade Pack" for…
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches March 26 in Japan
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on March 26 in Japan for 7,590 yen, developer Dragami Games announced. Users who own the Switch version will be able to upgrade via an "Upgrade Pack" for 1,100 yen.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Duskfade ‘Gameplay’ trailer

Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Weird Beluga Studio have released a new gameplay trailer for 3D action platformer Duskfade.
Duskfade ‘Gameplay’ trailer
Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Weird Beluga Studio have released a new gameplay trailer for 3D action platformer Duskfade.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves teases Fist of the North Star collaboration

SNK has released a short animated video teasing a collaboration between Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Fist of the North Star.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves teases Fist of the North Star collaboration
SNK has released a short animated video teasing a collaboration between Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Fist of the North Star.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics adds Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is now available via the Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics app for Switch 2, Nintendo announced.
Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics adds Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is now available via the Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics app for Switch 2, Nintendo announced.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Shadow of the Road launches in 2026

Story-driven turn-based RPG Shadow of the Road will launch for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, smf GOG in 2026, publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle announced.
Shadow of the Road launches in 2026
Story-driven turn-based RPG Shadow of the Road will launch for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, smf GOG in 2026, publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle announced.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:21 AM
The Eternal Life of Goldman demo for PC launches in February

Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Weappy will release a demo for hand-drawn side-scrolling platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman for PC via Steam in February as part of Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition, the companies announced.…
The Eternal Life of Goldman demo for PC launches in February
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Weappy will release a demo for hand-drawn side-scrolling platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman for PC via Steam in February as part of Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition, the companies announced. It will feature the first 90 minutes of the game.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Nested Lands launches in Early Access for PC on January 23

Survival settlement RPG Nested Lands will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, on January 23, META Publishing and developer 1 Million Bits Horde announced. Console versions are planned for the full release.
Nested Lands launches in Early Access for PC on January 23
Survival settlement RPG Nested Lands will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, on January 23, META Publishing and developer 1 Million Bits Horde announced. Console versions are planned for the full release.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
SAND: Raiders of Sophie launches in March for PS5 and PC, later for Xbox Series

Open-world player-versus-player-versus-environment extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie will launch for PlayStation 5 and and PC via Steam in March, followed by Xbox Series at a later date, publisher tinyBuild…
SAND: Raiders of Sophie launches in March for PS5 and PC, later for Xbox Series
Open-world player-versus-player-versus-environment extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie will launch for PlayStation 5 and and PC via Steam in March, followed by Xbox Series at a later date, publisher tinyBuild and developers Hologryph and TowerHaus announced.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Street Fighter 6 DLC character Alex teaser trailer

Capcom has released the teaser trailer for Street Fighter 6 downloadable content character Alex, who is due out this spring.
Street Fighter 6 DLC character Alex teaser trailer
Capcom has released the teaser trailer for Street Fighter 6 downloadable content character Alex, who is due out this spring.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Avowed coming to PS5 on February 17 alongside ‘Anniversary Update’

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Obsidian Entertainment will release a PlayStation 5 version of action RPG Avowed on February 17 alongside the game's "Anniversary Update," the companies announced.
Avowed coming to PS5 on February 17 alongside ‘Anniversary Update’
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Obsidian Entertainment will release a PlayStation 5 version of action RPG Avowed on February 17 alongside the game's "Anniversary Update," the companies announced.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Aphelion composed by Amine Bouhafa; PS5 physical edition announced

The soundtrack for cinematic science-fiction third-person action adventure game Aphelion will be composed by Cesar award-winning French-Tunisian composer Amine Bouhafa, developer DON'T NOD announced. A physical edition of the game…
Aphelion composed by Amine Bouhafa; PS5 physical edition announced
The soundtrack for cinematic science-fiction third-person action adventure game Aphelion will be composed by Cesar award-winning French-Tunisian composer Amine Bouhafa, developer DON'T NOD announced. A physical edition of the game will also be distributed by Maximum Entertainment across North America, Europe, and Australia.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM