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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.