Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Opening Cinematic Released

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Saras Rajpal
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Opening Cinematic Released

Nintendo has released the opening cinematic for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, prior to its release on May 21. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2. 

The opening showcases Bowser Jr. meeting and interfering with the titular mysterious book, named Mr. E. The cinematic ends with him investigating the book with a magnifying glass which glows with a colorful energy. It’s likely that Bowser Jr. will serve as a major character throughout the story, though it is unknown if he will be the main antagonist of the game. Check out the opening cinematic for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book below:

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on May 21 for Nintendo Switch 2 for $59.99 digitally via the Nintendo eShop and $69.99 physically. The physical copy will feature the game’s full data on the cartridge. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is one of the first games to reflect Nintendo’s new pricing model for digital games. Starting in May 2026, Nintendo will publish digital games exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 with lower pricing compared to physical copies. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via the Nintendo eShop:

Play as Yoshi and discover quirky creatures in the pages of a talking book named Mr. E!

Mr. E. needs Yoshi’s help to remember all about the creatures living inside his pages. Open him up, explore each habitat, and experiment to learn about the creature that lives there. What does it do? What does it taste like? How does it interact with its environment? How will it react if you smash it, carry it around, or give it a piece of fruit? There’s only one way to find out!

Make discoveries, collect Stars, and…hey, what’s Bowser Jr. doing here?!

As you try new things with each creature, you’ll naturally make discoveries, clear courses, collect Stars, and unlock more pages to explore. You can even give each critter a name!

But what’s this? Bowser Jr. is also popping up in these habitats?! What could he be up to?

Wasted Chef Anime Film Teaser Visual Released

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Theodore Millard
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Wasted Chef

On Monday at the Annency Animation Showcase, studio CLAP showed off the first teaser image for their upcoming film, Wasted Chef. It announced that a trailer will release before revival showings of their previous production, Pompo: The Cinéphile, starting on May 29 in Japan.

The image can be seen below, courtesy of CLAP’s Twitter/X account:

Wasted Chef

 

The tagline for the image states “That day, ‘you’ and ‘taste’ disappeared from the world.” CLAP took the teaser image to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, which took place from May 15-17. They have also announced that more will be revealed at Shinjuku Piccadilly’s “Pompo: The Cinéphile 5th Anniversary Stage Greeting” event on May 31.

Director Takayuki Hirao, character designer Shingo Adachi, and composer Kenta Matsukuma, all of whom worked on Pompo: The Cinéphile, collaborated again on Wasted Chef. CLAP produces both films, and announced Wasted Chef in 2023. According to Variety, the film will release in theaters in 2027. Marché du Film (who work in conjunction with the Cannes International Film Festival) use their website to describe the film as follows:

A young chef chasing a lost flavor lands in a ruined city without taste. Saved by Kasumi, his cooking awakens forgotten memories. But a dark force threatens to erase all desire — making his quest the last hope to save both worlds.

Lastly, Pompo: The Cinéphile initially released in 2021 in both English dubbed and Japanese subbed formats. Currently, it is unavailable to watch on any particular streaming service, however, it can be purchased at various local and online retailers. 

Yokoso Scooby-Doo! Anime Announced by Tubi

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Saras Rajpal
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Yokoso Scooby-Doo! Anime Licensed by Tubi

Tubi has announced that it will release a new Scooby-Doo anime in a collaboration with Warner Bros. Animation, titled Yokoso Scooby-Doo! It will be available exclusively on the streaming service in America, and on Cartoon Network internationally. 

Both Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard will reprise their roles as both Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, respectively. OLM, the studio known for the Pokémon and Yo-kai Watch anime, will produce the new series. Itsuro Kawasaki will direct the series and Francesco Paredes will serve as co-producer. The release date for the anime is currently unknown. Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi, said the following about the new anime in a statement:

“Scooby-Doo is one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment, and Yokoso Scooby-Doo! lets us reinvent it in a way fans haven’t seen before. By bringing Scooby and Shaggy into a bold anime world set in Japan, we’re connecting with global fandoms and delivering the kind of fun, chaotic mystery that travels across generations. As we grow our animation slate, this is exactly our brand of fan-first storytelling — familiar, surprising and unmistakably Tubi.”

Lastly, according to Animation Magazine, the synopsis of Yokoso Scooby-Doo! is as follows:

While visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy unwittingly unleash hundreds of mythical monsters that are causing trouble across the country. With the help of Scooby’s uncle, Daisuke-Doo, along with new friends — magical girl Yume and gadget whiz Takumi — the group embarks on an all-new mystery filled with monster chasing and fun chaos.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Prologue Demo is Now Available

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Soul Kiwami
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The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tales Prologue Demo

Square Enix has released the “Prologue Demo” for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Save data from the Prologue Demo carries over the full The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales game when it launches. Linked save data bonuses cannot be redeemed in the demo, however.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launches on June 18 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Digital pre-orders for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are now available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2.

A The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Collector’s Edition will be available for $229.99 with the following contents:

  • A copy of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
  • Code for the Digital Deluxe Upgrade
  • Original Soundtrack
  • Faie and the Door of Time Desktop Clock

Pre-orders for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are available now at the Square Enix Store. A free demo of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. The demo contains the game’s prologue chapter.

If The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales detects that you have save data from Trials of Mana, you’ll earn Laurent’s Decorative Feather, an item that lets players meet Princess Riesz later into the journey. Riesz will give you a “portion of money from the adventure” from the Trials of Mana save. This is in addition to the bonus you receive for having save data from Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Octopath Traveler 0, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Various Daylife, and Triangle Strategy.

Homura Hime Gets New Steam Community Items

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Soul Kiwami
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Homura Hime Steam Community items

PLAYISM and Crimson Dusk have announced that 3D action game Homura Hime now has Steam Community items on PC. Homura Hime has 7 trading cards, 6 badges, 6 profile backgrounds, and 5 emoticons, which can be earned by playing the game and using Steam Points. 

Homura Hime is available now worldwide for PC via Steam, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version is launching later this year. The development team plans to further optimize Homura Hime and make adjustments to battle mechanics and platforming sections, and a higher difficulty mode and Steam Deck support are also planned. 

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam: 

Story

Welcome to a world where humans and demons coexist. Souls harboring strong emotions and deep regrets at their time of death are transformed into archdemons. Archdemons have the power to corrupt the foundation of the world and contaminate their surroundings. Creatures tainted by this demonic power turn into lowly monsters that operate solely on raw instinct.

Faced with the threat to the world posed by five extremely powerful demon girls, the High Priestess is forced to dispatch Homura Hime—the “Flame Princess” and the strongest exorcist of them all—and her aide, Ann, who are now entrusted with the divine mission of purifying the world and defeating all demons.

Game Features

      • Immerse yourself in exhilarating and intense combo attack action
      • Survive challenging and beautiful 3D bullet hell attacks
      • Defeat archdemon girls to unlock special weapons and equipment
      • Take down the demons and reveal the truth about this world

Nintendo Reveals Pictonico! Game for Android and iOS

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Soul Kiwami
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Pictonico!

Nintendo has revealed Pictonico!, a new free-to-start photo-based mobile game for Android and iOS launching May 28. Pictonico! lets players take photos to play up to 80 minigames, which can be purchased in volumes. As a free-to-start game, players will have access to a demo with a few minigames for free.

Here’s an overview, via the Google Play Store:

Turn your photos into minigames!

Sure, it’s kind of silly… But there’s no telling what will happen next!

      • Here come your school’s sports stars…strutting down the red carpet!
      • Your boss is hungry and needs your help!
      • Try to wash away those embarrassing high-school memories.
      • Son won’t quiet down? Zip his mouth!
      • Two old friends reconnect while skydiving!
      • Grandpa dressed like a ballerina? Can’t miss this photo op.
      • Mom’s angry… But that nose hair must be plucked!
      • Dad’s making that face again. Wait, is that a facial mask?
      • Best friend turned final boss?! Evasive maneuvers!
      • That calm, collected teacher was all muscle this whole time?

You can try a few minigames for free, or purchase volumes to unlock up to 80 minigames in total, ranging from easy to pretty tricky.
Get ready to laugh out loud when you look back at old photos!

You can even take photos with friends on the spot and use them right away.

Notes:

      • This game is free-to-start.
      • Purchase of a game volume is required for gameplay, but you can play a demo of some minigames for free.
      • A constant online connection is not required, but temporary network access may be needed for the following operations, which may incur data charges:
        • First launch
        • Purchasing game volumes
      • Your photos are not sent to Nintendo.

Nintendo also confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, which runs from August 26 to August 30 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. 

PlayStation No Longer Releasing Single-Player Games on Other Platforms

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Saras Rajpal
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PlayStation No Longer Releasing Single-Player Games on Other Platforms

According to Jason Schreier, PlayStation Studio Business CEO Herman Hulst stated internally that it will no longer release PlayStation 5 single-player games on other platforms. The announcement comes a few months after Bloomberg initially reported early discussions of this new initiative for Sony. 

Online games such as Marvel Tokōn: Fighting Souls and Marathon will still release on multiple platforms, including PC. However, PlayStation it appears that Ghost of Yōtei and SAROS will no longer release for other platforms. Further, it is now evident that Marvel’s Wolverine, the previously released God of War: Sons of Sparta, and the upcoming God of War remakes will also not be available on PC, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. The reason for the decision is currently unknown. 

Earlier today, PlayStation announced that it will raise the price of the PlayStation Plus subscription service for new members starting on May 20. Prices for 1-month subscriptions will start at $10.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP, while 3-month subscription prices will start at $27.99 USD / €27.99 EUR / £21.99 GBP. According to PlayStation, this change will not apply to current members, except for those in India and Turkey, “unless the existing subscription changes or lapses.” The reason for the price change is due to “market conditions.” 

Lastly, PlayStation has also raised the prices on all their products worldwide, also due to market conditions. The new prices are as follows:

U.S.
  • PS5 – $649.99 
  • PS5 Digital Edition – $599.99 
  • PS5 Pro – $899.99
  • Portal – $249.99
U.K.
  • PS5 – £569.99 
  • PS5 Digital Edition – £519.99 
  • PS5 Pro – £789.99
  • Portal – £219.99
Europe
  • PS5 – €649.99 
  • PS5 Digital Edition – €599.99 
  • PS5 Pro – €899.99
  • Portal – €249.99
Japan
  • PS5 – ¥97,980 
  • PS5 Digital Edition – ¥89,980 
  • PS5 Pro – ¥137,980
  • Portal – ¥39,980
Singapore
  • PS5 – SGD 849
  • PS5 Digital Edition – SGD 764
  • PS5 Pro – SGD 1,167
  • PlayStation Portal – SGD 347
Malaysia
  • PS5 – MYR 2,799 
  • PS5 Digital Edition – MYR 2,499 
  • PS5 Pro – MYR 3,999
  • PlayStation Portal – MYR 1,099
Thailand
  • PS5 – THB 20,990 
  • PS5 Digital Edition – THB 18,790 
  • PS5 Pro – THB 30,990
  • PlayStation Portal – THB 8,380
Indonesia
  • PS5 – IDR 11,399,000
  • PS5 Digital Edition – IDR 9,999,000 
  • PlayStation Portal – IDR 5,199,000
Philippines
  • PS5 – PHP 40,032 
Vietnam
  • PS5 – VND 16,900,000

Nintendo is Going to Gamescom 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo logo

Nintendo has confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, which will run from August 26 to August 30 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Nintendo will reveal new information about its Gamescom 2026 plans on its official channels soon. 

 

Starting September 1, the recommended retail price of Nintendo Switch 2 will increase from $449.99 to $499.99 (tax excluded) in the U.S., and in Canada, the price will increase from $629.99 CAD to $679.99 CAD (tax excluded). That same day, Europe will also receive a price increase for Nintendo Switch 2 from €469.99 to €499.99 (tax excluded). In Japan, the price of the Nintendo Switch (Japanese-language system, Japan only model) will increase from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980 starting May 25, and the multi-language system model’s price remains unchanged. 

After announcing the retail price increase, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized and confirmed that the company is preparing a “robust software lineup” for Nintendo Switch 2 to make up for it. Furukawa noted that Nintendo wanted to prioritize wide adoption of Switch 2, but the company faces challenges bearing the rising costs over a long period in the current market.

Nintendo published its earnings release for the fourth quarter of fiscal year ended on March 31, 2026, confirming that Nintendo Switch 2 reached 19.86 million units in global sell-through. Roughly 2.49 million Switch 2 units were sold from January 1 to March 31, resulting in a total of 19.86 million units sold. In the same quarter, 10.78 million Switch 2 software units were sold.

KAMUI: He’s Behind You Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song by KOTOKO

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Soul Kiwami
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KAMUI: He's Behind You

The official website for the TV anime of Eroki and Shinko Konoshiro’s KAMUI: He’s Behind You (Ushiro no Shōmen Kamui-san) manga has revealed a new promotional video and confirmed the ending theme song “SAY-BYE!!” by KOTOKO. The KAMUI: He’s Behind You anime is set to premiere in July 2026 with on-air and “Deregula” (uncensored) versions. 

The anime’s main cast includes: 

  • Tomokazu Sugita as Kamui
  • Riko Aono as Shizuka Mimitsuka
  • M.A.O as Oichi
  • Yuka Aisaka as Kyōko
  • Shiori Izawa as Inagawa

Takumi Tsukumo directs the anime at Zero-G and ZG-R. Motofumi Nakajō is in charge of series scripts, and Toshinari Yamashita is the character designer. 

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Designer: Nana Hiiragi
  • Color Key Artist: Takuya Kawami
  • Chief Animation Directors: Takayuki Noguchi, Tomyuki Abe
  • Art Director: Shinji Katahira (Studio Arkansas)
  • Art Setting: Junichirō Nishikawa
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Tatsuya Yanagihara
  • Editing: Masaki Utsunomiya
  • Sound Directors: Shūhei Abe (on-air version), “Nankai-Teiō” (full Deregula version)
  • Music: Chihiro Endō
©えろき・コノシロしんこ／小学館／ウェイブ

WWWave Corporation’s Deregula anime label is producing the anime. The company also owns the ComicFesta web manga service and AnimeFesta programming block, so it will likely be streaming on AnimeFesta as well.

The story of Ushiro no Shōmen Kamui-san focuses on Shizuka, a high school girl who can see ghosts. Shizuka works as an assistant for the famous psychic Kamui, who has a peculiar way of handling exorcisms.

Eroki and Konoshiro launched the manga in March 2020 on Shogakukan’s Manga ONE app. Shogakukan is publishing the manga series in print, and 12 compiled book volumes are available as of February 19, 2026.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 ‘The Lethe Below the Living’ Special Program Announced for May 22

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Soul Kiwami
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HoYoverse has announced the Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 “The Lethe Below the Living” Special Program livestream is set for May 22 at 19:30 (UTC+8) / 7:30 a.m. EST. The Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 Special Program will be streamed on the game’s official YouTube channel and official Twitch channel.

The upcoming livestream will feature an inside look into the new update, which will introduce Mortenax Blade and new rewards. Viewers can also expect information about new events for Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 as well, and HoYoverse will also reveal promo codes that fans may redeem for a limited time.

The Version 4.3 Special Program livestream begins at the following times: 

  • Pacific Standard Time: 3:30 a.m. PST
  • Mountain Standard Time: 4:30 a.m. MST
  • Central Standard Time: 5:30 a.m. CST
  • Eastern Standard Time: 6:30 a.m. EST
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 11:30 a.m. GMT

HoYoverse previously released the Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 “So Laughed the Masses” update on April 22 with all-new limited 5-star characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia, the Trailblazer’s unlockable Path of Elation, new story quests on Planarcadia, and so much more. In addition, HoYoverse teamed up with animation studio MAPPA to co-produce and release a new Honkai: Star Rail concept trailer, dubbed “Death in the Afternoon.”

Lastly, Honkai: Star Rail is available now for Android via Google Play Store, iOS via App Store, PlayStation 5, and PC via Epic Games Store.

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