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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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  1. 001XBOXWireSEP · 17English

    Tokyo Game Show 2026: Bill Skarsgård Cast as Lead Role in PHYSINT

    At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Hideo Kojima announced that Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård will play the lead role in PHYSINT, an upcoming action-espionage game from Kojima Productions. Skarsgård joins an ensemble cast including Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe, with Kojima expressing confidence in the project based on costume fittings and camera tests conducted earlier in the year.

    By Joe Skrebels; XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
  2. 002PureXboxSEP · 17English

    Xbox At Tokyo Game Show 2026: Event Date, Start Times & Where To Watch The Showcase

    Xbox will showcase its Tokyo Game Show 2026 event on September 17th at 3am PDT / 6am EDT / 11am BST, featuring an exciting lineup of games, TGS-exclusive content, and updates from partners and creative teams across Asia and worldwide. The showcase is expected to last around 50 minutes and may include third-party announcements and Game Pass reveals.

    By Fraser Gilbert
  3. 003GematsuSEP · 17English

    “Welcome Back to the Chaos” Tokyo Game Show 2026 Trailer

    UNSEEN released a trailer for KEMURI, a yokai possession action game set in a vertical metropolis, at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The game is scheduled for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2027.

  4. 004GematsuSEP · 17English

    Monster Hunter Wilds expansion ‘Ascendance’ reveals Teostra

    Capcom revealed Teostra as a huntable monster in the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion 'Ascendance' during Tokyo Game Show 2026. The expansion launches in 2027 and will feature gameplay improvements including faster weapon swapping and equipment management outside tents.

  5. 005GematsuSEP · 17English

    Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back announced for PS5

    Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back has been announced for PlayStation 5 with a 2027 release date, featuring returning protagonist Juliet in a reimagined San Romero called Jaredwood. The game will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 and is directed by Hajime Tabata, who helmed Final Fantasy XV.

  6. 006Hacker NewsSEP · 16English

    Permission to Live (In Japan)

    The author obtained permanent residency in Japan after four years on a Highly Skilled Professional visa, initially requiring three years but accelerated to one year after a job change increased their points score. The status removes work restrictions, enables freelancing, and allows greater flexibility to spend time in the UK and between countries as needed.

    By Jamie Birch
  7. 007Hacker NewsSEP · 16English

    Waymo to start Tokyo robotaxi service next year in Asia push

    Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Tokyo in 2027, partnering with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu. The service will start with a small fleet and expand to 100 vehicles, marking the first autonomous service on Japanese public roads and part of Waymo's global expansion that also includes London.

    By Nicholas Takahashi
  8. 008BleedingCoolSEP · 15English

    Persona5: The Phantom X Adds Kotone Shiomi of Persona 3 Portable

    Persona5: The Phantom X will add Kotone Shiomi from Persona 3 Portable on September 24, 2026, featuring a new 3D model, unique moves, and special abilities. The update includes new song arrangements from Persona 3 Portable, while previously released characters Makoto Yuki, Yukari Takeba, and Akihiko Sanada return with replayable event stories starting September 15.

    By Gavin Sheehan
  9. 009Hacker NewsSEP · 15English

    GM Gave Up the Fight Against CarPlay and Android Auto

    General Motors is integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into its vehicles after previously considering omitting them, featuring a redesigned infotainment interface with improved aesthetics and quick-access controls. The update will debut on GM trucks before expanding across its broader portfolio, allowing phone projection platforms to work alongside native apps like trailering and vehicle status.

    By Adam Ismail
  10. 010KotakuSEP · 14English

    Ikumi Nakamura Breaks Fans' Hearts By Asking Elon Musk To Play Her Demon-Hunting Action Game

    Ikumi Nakamura, studio lead at Unseen, publicly invited Elon Musk to try her demon-hunting action game Kemuri at Tokyo Game Show, citing a shared interest in gaming culture. The invitation drew criticism from commenters concerned about Musk's public reputation and potential impact on the game's reception.

    By Ash Parrish
  11. 011Hacker NewsSEP · 13English

    Slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence

    Toshiyuki Nakagaki's research on the slime mould Physarum polycephalum has challenged conventional views of intelligence by demonstrating the organism's problem-solving abilities, including maze-solving and efficiently mapping Tokyo's railway system, sparking ongoing debate about how a brainless single cell can exhibit decision-making and memory.

    By Samanth Subramanian
  12. 012GematsuSEP · 12English

    Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina launches April 22, 2027

    Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, the latest fighting game in the TYPE-MOON series, launches April 22, 2027 across PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam with support for seven languages. The game features refined battle mechanics, new characters including Len, and a main story written by Kinoko Nasu centered on protagonist Shiki Tohno set in Souya City. It will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in September.