Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered Gets a Monochrome Mobius Summary Manga

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Monochrome Mobius manga

AQUAPLUS has released a new manga ahead of the release of Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, summarizing the events of Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten. The Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten manga is 33 pages long and was illustrated by @curr_y_ume. Currently, the Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten manga is not available in English, but the game fortunately is available on Steam worldwide.

Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered will release on May 28 for PC via Steam, day-and-date with the Japanese release for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 versions were not confirmed for the west at the time of this writing.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

The Utawarerumono legend reaches a new climax in this sprawling JRPG! As a shadow falls over Yamato once more, Oshtor and friends set out on a new adventure—and somewhere, amid white mists, a long slumber approaches its end.

Features
      • A massive traditional JRPG! Explore the sprawling lands of Yamato!
      • The Action Ring system returns, bringing tempo and strategy to every turn-based battle!
      • Unleash devastating techniques and the power of your masks to defeat deadly enemies!
      • Fight and befriend a rich cast including returning Utawarerumono fan favorites!
Story

Long, long ago, in the distant past… or was it in the far-off future?

The mighty empire of Yamato exists at peace under the rule of its god incarnate the Mikado.

Oshtor, Mikazuchi, Munechika, and Shunya have been hailed as heroes ever since they repelled an invasion out of long-lost Arva Shulan.

Yet once more, a shadow falls over the nation. Monster rise in every corner of the land, and disconnected incidents spiral towards one conclusion while old comrades triangulate a response.

As their journey begins anew, they have no way of knowing—what awaits them is sung about only in legends. Somewhere, white mists still cloud a cradle—but a long, light slumber is about to end

Crimson Desert Update 1.07.00 Adds More Rematch Bosses

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Crimson Desert update 1.07.00

Pearl Abyss has released the version 1.07.00 update for open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert, which adds more Rematch bosses and applies numerous bug fixes. As previously announced, the new Rematch feature lets Crimson Desert players revisit bosses these faced in the game to test out their skills.

Read up on the patch notes for Crimson Desert update 1.07.00 below, via the game’s official website:

Crimson Desert Update 1.07.00 Patch Notes

New Additions

  • Added more bosses that can be challenged again in rematches.
    • The rematch locations for each boss are listed below and can also be found in Journal > Knowledge > Memory Fragments > Bosses. Additionally, rematch locations for bosses originally found in the Abyss have been adjusted to take place on land.
      • Muskan: Bonepit
      • Corrupted Caliburn: Fort Musket
      • Goyen: Spire of the Sun
      • Draven, the Crowcaller: Church of West Demeniss
      • Clockwork White Horn: Gate to Advancement
  • [Damiane] Added unarmed combat skills.
    • You can find the new skills by selecting “Fists” in the skill menu.
  • [Damiane/Oongka] Added “Aerial Stab” for Damiane and Oongka.
  • [Kliff] Added “Blinding Flash Finisher” for unarmed combat.
  • Added additional wolf and bear types that can be registered as mounts.
  • Added reins for certain mounts.

Main Improvements

Content
  • [Damiane] Fixed an issue where the “Elegant Carmine Leather Armor” appeared abnormally.
  • Fixed an issue where the “Faces on the Bounty Notice” could not be progressed if the player obtained Ulzok’s bounty notice before speaking with Yann.
  • Improved visual effects of “Champion’s Plate Gloves.”
  • Fixed an issue where the “Eastern Witch’s Fan” would disappear when extracted.
  • Fixed an issue where the Kuku Bird Egg would occasionally disappear from the nest.
  • Fixed an issue where some NPCs would appear abnormally at the Saltroad Trading Post.
  • Fixed an issue where the “Check the honey quality at the Pollengarth Apiary” could not be completed for “Ugmon’s Request.”
  • Fixed an issue while carrying out the “Protectors of the Abyss” quest, where tokens inserted into the door would disappear if only some of them had been inserted and the player moved too far away.
  • Fixed an issue where the “Plentiful Greeting” quest could not be progressed even when the relevant requirements were met.
  • Fixed an issue where floppy-eared bulldogs could not equip the “Sigil of Valor”.
  • Fixed an issue where Ibexes could not be sold to a fence.
  • Fixed an issue where missions could not be progressed if comrades were disbanded after moving to the mission location while assembled.
  • Fixed an issue where legendary mounts could not be summoned when switching to Kliff in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where the A.T.A.G. could not be summoned in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where the A.T.A.G. would occasionally not appear in the hangar.
  • Increased the number of animals in the world that can be used as mounts.
Controls
  • Fixed an issue where the eating animation would not be canceled by other actions while unarmed on Easy or Normal difficulty.
  • Fixed an issue where the handwheel on the coil pillar could only be interacted with from certain angles.
Combat / Action
  • [Oongka] Added a charge phase to Explosive Strike.
  • [Oongka] Improved chaining into “Stab” when dual-wielding.
  • [Damiane] Improved general movement animation while unarmed.
  • Improved most unarmed attacks and skills so that they can now successfully hit enemies lying on the ground.
UI
  • Fixed an issue where the icon for the “Sword of Starlight” differed from its actual appearance.
  • Fixed an issue where, when playing with a controller, certain key guides shown in the bottom-right area of the screen would display keyboard and mouse inputs.
Graphics & Settings
  • Fixed a GPU crash issue that occurred with AMD driver version 26.5.1.
Localization
  • Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Others

  • Fixed an issue where, when the “Display Melee Weapons” option was set to “Selected Only”, the sheath for a two-handed sword would be displayed while a one-handed sword and shield were equipped.
  • Fixed an issue where equipment equipped on horses would disappear in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where lions, tigers, and large wolves would fall over every time they were hit.
  • Fixed an issue where other actions could be performed while attacking on horseback.
  • Fixed an issue where two-handed cannons would flicker while sliding.
  • Fixed an issue where the player would glide an excessive distance during a jump attack while equipped with a sword and shield in certain situations.
  • Applied bug fixes and improvements regarding specific bosses.
    • Fixed an issue where certain attack patterns of Awakened Ludvig involved excessive gliding.
    • Fixed an issue where Blackstar’s health would not recover after retrying or giving up while fighting with the ultimate weapon during “Deferred Advance.”

Crimson Desert launched on March 19 for Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for $69.99. A Deluxe Edition is available for $79.99 with Standard Edition contents and the Deluxe Pack (Kairos Pack, Balgran Shield, and Exclaire Horse Tack Set). 

Starforge Systems Launches The Apothecary Diaries New PC Collection

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Soul Kiwami
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Starforge Systems The Apothecary Diaries PC collection

Starforge Systems has launched its new PC collection range centered around the anime adaptation of Hyuganatsu’s The Apothecary Diaries light novel series. The Starforge Systems The Apothecary Diaries Collection includes the newly released APNX V2-F line of cases with artwork from the TV anime while spotlighting the PC’s illuminated interior components.

The following PC bundles and accessories will be available:

The Apothecary Diaries PC bundle will be part of the limited-time Starforge Systems’ Memorial Day Sale as well. 

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 will premiere in October 2026 with a two-cour run. The third season’s second cour will follow up in April 2027, and a new original anime film was announced for December 2026. What’s more, the new anime film includes a new story written by Hyuganatsu.

Hyuganatsu writes the original The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, with illustrations by Toko Shino. The novel made its debut on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2011. Nekokurage later released an ongoing manga adaptation in Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan magazine in May 2017.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ran from January 10 to July 4, 2025, and it’s streaming on Crunchyroll. 

Gundam Series is Getting a hololive ‘Special Collaboration Project’

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Gundam x hololive

One of the major announcements from Gundam Conference Spring 2026 is a special collaboration project between the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and hololive Production. There will be exclusive Gundam that will be produced in partnership with hololive.

Various mobile suits  and designs were revealed for participating hololive VTubers, including Oozora Subaru, Usada Pekora, Tsunomaki Watame, Mori Calliope, IRyS, Todoroki Hajime, Shirakami Fubuki, Sakura Miko, Hoshimachi Suisei, Houshou Marine, Hakui Koyori, and Rindou Chisato. 

The Gundam Conference Spring 2026 event also announced that the first GUNDAM-Con event will be held in January 2027 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, which is the annual home of Tokyo Game Show. According to Bandai Namco, GUNDAM-Con will be held at various locations around the world after the January 2027 Chiba event. 

The “A Boy With Gundam” short prologue movie was also released to highlight a young boy’s connection with the Gundam franchise, which only continues to blossom as he grows older. A new Mobile Suit Gundam 50th anniversary remaster is also in the works for a 2029 release.

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is now playing theaters in the U.S. with English subtitles (Japanese voice-overs) and an English dub. Participating theaters will offer fans 1 of 3 exclusive collective cards while supplies last. The cards highlight the designs of the Xi Gundam and the RX-104FF Penelope.

Shukou Murase is the director of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe at Bandai Namco Filmworks’ Sunrise Animation Studios. Yuichi Kuboki joins Takako Suzuki as color key artists. Further, Yoshinori Sayama is the display designer, Yoshihisa Ōyama is the new compositing director of photography, and Manabu Kamitōno directs the visual effects.

GUNDAM-Con Event Announced for January 2027

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GUNDAM-Con 2027

During Gundam Conference Spring 2026, Bandai Namco Group confirmed that the 50th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam franchise will be celebrated at GUNDAM-Con, a new event with the concept of “creating together with the fans.”

The first GUNDAM-Con event will be held in January 2027 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, which is the annual home of Tokyo Game Show. According to Bandai Namco, GUNDAM-Con will be held at various locations around the world after the January 2027 Chiba event. 

Also as part of the “Gundam 50th Anniversary Project” celebrations, the recent conference released the “A Boy With Gundam” short prologue movie. The short movie highlights a young boy’s connection with the Gundam franchise, which only continues to blossom as he grows older. A new Mobile Suit Gundam 50th anniversary remaster is also in the works for a 2029 release.

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is now playing theaters in the U.S. with English subtitles (Japanese voice-overs) and an English dub. Participating theaters will offer fans 1 of 3 exclusive collective cards while supplies last. The cards highlight the designs of the Xi Gundam and the RX-104FF Penelope.

Shukou Murase is the director of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe at Bandai Namco Filmworks’ Sunrise Animation Studios. Yuichi Kuboki joins Takako Suzuki as color key artists. Further, Yoshinori Sayama is the display designer, Yoshihisa Ōyama is the new compositing director of photography, and Manabu Kamitōno directs the visual effects.

WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC Developer Madosoft Teases 10th Anniversary Project

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Madosoft 10th anniversary project

Visual novel developer Madosoft is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the announcement of a new project. The name of the Madosoft 10th anniversary project was not revealed, but Madosoft will reveal more details soon on the developer’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. 

Publisher Sekai Project previously released Madosoft’s kinetic visual novel WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC OC in English with a new update on February 13 for PC via Steam. Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Kouki Narumi and the girls are back in this fan disc release with side stories featuring each of the heroines from WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC including new stories focusing on the minor heroines as well. Enjoy the hijinks and romantic encounters in WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC OC!

NOTE: This is a standalone game and while it can be enjoyed without having played WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC, we do recommend you check out the original first, senpai!

Story

WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC OC is a series of side stories that take place after the conclusion of WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC. New to this release are side stories featuring class rep Watanuki Karen, Narumi’s editor, Takatsuka Chitose, and the iron-fisted teacher, Iwakuma Yukari.

Kaoruko’s Story

In a strange turn of events, Kouki Narumi is mistaken by Kaoruko’s parents as a normal literature writer. As the two agonize over whether to tell her parents the truth or not, the decision they come to is…?

Ashe’s Story

With graduation drawing close on the horizon, Kouki flies out once more to Vienna to be with Ashe. However, shortly after he arrives, the present he intended to give her is instead stolen…

Toa’s Story

Kouki’s first birthday since him and Toa became a couple. Toa racks her brain over what to give him as a present, but after meeting with a certain individual she comes up with an ingenious idea.

Mihiro’s Story

Mihiro is growing impatient since Kouki hasn’t proposed to her yet. She devises a plan to get him quickly make a move but…

Karen’s Story

Karen has become busier due to her family’s situation. Kouki offers to help her out and the two begin to grow closer  together. Then one day, Karen’s younger sisters’ kindergarten decides to put on a puppet show and…

Chitose’s Story

A web novel Kouki had once uploaded online is soon to be published in book form. He proposes a new chapter be added but upon reading the manuscript, Chitose feels a sense of unease what is front of her…

Yukari’s Story

One day, Kouki and Kaoruko are having a meeting in the student council room. Thinking they were up to no good, Yukari bursts in and discovers the manga work they had been keeping hidden from the school…

Features

      • Kinetic novel with 7 side stories featuring the heroines of WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC which can be selected from the start of the game. Choose your favorite heroine’s story to read first!
      • Character design by Utsunomiya Sumire
      • SD Character artwork by nanateru
      • Scenario written by Mojasubi, Nisshi~, Tsubaki Mata
      • Theme song, “Hey Darling!” by Matsushita
      • Full Japanese voice (except protagonist)
      • Save/Load functionality, Quick Save/Quick Load for quick save state access
      • Backlog jump feature. Jump back to previous scenes even without save data
      • Favorite voice feature. Listen to your favorite voice lines by favoriting them for later listening
      • CG gallery feature. Enjoy unlocked, high quality illustrations after completing the game

Blue Archive Confirms Anime Expo 2026 Plans, Steam Deck and Controller Support

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Blue Archive

NEXON has announced its Anime Expo 2026 plans for anime-style RPG mobile game Blue Archive, along with Steam Deck and controller support with the May 26 in-game update. The latest news was revealed at the Blue Archive 4.5th Anniversary “Kivotos Live” Broadcast, which was hosted by Executive Project Director Kim Yongha and Deputy Project Director Lee Junho.

During Anime Expo 2026, NEXON will be hosting a special Blue Archive panel session on Friday, July 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. PDT at Petree Hall. An official livestream will also be held through the Blue Archive YouTube channel. There will also be interactive on-site activities, including new rewards, and merchandise zone experiences at the South Hall at Booth SH-2220.

“Thanks to the unwavering support from our Senseis around the world, Blue Archive has reached its global 4.5th anniversary milestone,” said Kim Yongha, Executive Project Director of Blue Archive and Head of NEXON Games’ IO Division. “We are preparing a variety of updates and online/offline experiences so players can continue to enjoy the unique emotions and memories that define Blue Archive, and we appreciate your continued interest and support”

Blue Archive is available now on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. Before the launch of the Steam version, Final Weapon had the chance to interview producer Kim and studio producer Gyeong Seop An. The Blue Archive producers discussed the Steam version, support and feedback from players, their evolving roles, the possibility of a potential release on other platforms, and much more.

Azur Lane Announces NieR: Automata Collaboration

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Azur Lane and NieR: Automata collaboration

Yostar has announced that the Azur Lane mobile game will be hosting a NieR: Automata collaboration event, at long last. More details about the Azur Lane and NieR: Automata collaboration will be revealed soon, so stay tuned.

 

Previously, Square Enix released a new video and key art highlighting the iconography of NieR: Automata and its fame 9 years after the game’s release in 2017. The video ends with the statement “NieR: Automata to be continued…” hinting that the story of 2B, 9S, and A2 may not be over yet. Dragon Quest and NieR series producer Yosuke Saito had already teased that Square is preparing “a little something” for the 9th anniversary of NieR: Automata in 2026.  

NieR: Automata is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Additionally, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139, which initially released in 2021, is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Sales of NieR: Automata have surpassed 10 million units in total, which include both digital and physical copies. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. 

Azur Lane is available now for Android and iOS. Fans can also look forward to the the second season of the Azur Lane Slow Ahead! short anime series, which premieres on July 5. Shunji Maki directs the anime this season at CANDY BOX. Yū Satō writes the series scripts with Hotaru Asafuji. Nana Mori is the character designer and chief animation director for the second season. Fūga Hatori is the music composer, and Masanori Tsuchiya is the sound director. The first season of Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! is streaming on Crunchyroll.

Mobile Suit Gundam ‘Remaster Project’ Releasing in 2029

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Saras Rajpal
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Mobile Suit Gundam 'Remaster Project' Releasing in 2029

The recent Gundam Conference Spring 2026 has revealed that a “remaster project” of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime will release in 2029. The release will commemorate the franchise’s 50th anniversary. 

Currently, no details about the remaster’s distributor, cast, staff, or animation studio are known. However, more details will likely surface at a later date. Check out the announcement post confirming the Mobile Suit Gundam “remaster project” below:

Also as part of the “Gundam 50th Anniversary Project” celebrations, the recent conference released the “A Boy With Gundam” short prologue movie. The short movie highlights a young boy’s connection with the Gundam franchise, which only continues to blossom as he grows older. While the celebrations won’t truly kick off until 2029, in the meantime, you can watch the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, which released in theaters on May 15.

The film will be screening with English subtitles (Japanese voice-overs) and an English dub. Participating theaters will offer fans 1 of 3 exclusive collective cards while supplies last. The cards highlight the designs of the Xi Gundam and the RX-104FF Penelope. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe opened on January 30 across 365 theaters in Japan. The film grossed approximately 2.63 billion yen ($16.3 million) at the Japan box office.

Shukou Murase is the director of the film, which Bandai Namco Filmworks’ Sunrise Animation Studios produces. Yuichi Kuboki joins Takako Suzuki as color key artists. Further, Yoshinori Sayama is the display designer, Yoshihisa Ōyama is the new compositing director of photography, and Manabu Kamitōno directs the visual effects. Lastly, more details about the future of the Gundam franchise will be revealed soon. 

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ‘An Appetite for Discovery’ Trailer Released

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Saras Rajpal
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 'An Appetite for Discovery' Trailer Released

Nintendo has released a new trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book titled “An Appetite for Discovery.” The trailer showcases more of its gameplay before it launches on May 21. 

The latest trailer highlights how Yoshi can interact with the creatures around him and utilize their abilities to progress. For every creature Yoshi discovers, he can name them after unraveling each of their unique behaviors. Check out the “An Appetite for Discovery” trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book to see more:

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?

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