The Prince of Tennis Remasters Release on July 30

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April 16, 2026

The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival Remasters Release on July 30

Konami has announced remasters for The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival. Both will release worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on July 30.

In Japan and Asia, physical editions will release for 15,400 yen each. They will include merch, a special boxset, and several exclusive collectible items. Both will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese text with Japanese voice-overs. Check out the trailers for the remastered versions of The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~ and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game below:

The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~ Trailer

The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game Trailer:

The Steam pages describe both games as follows:

The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~

The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~ is a globally remastered edition of a legendary otome game that has been beloved in Japan for more than 20 years.

Features

- Experience a school life filled with romance, surrounded by many charming Princes.
- Enjoy sweet and bittersweet date events unique to each Prince!
- Experience elegant, beautifully illustrated event CGs, with some artwork enhanced by animation.

The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~

The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡game~ is a globally remastered edition of a legendary otome game that has been beloved in Japan for more than 20 years.

Features

- Experience a survival life surrounded by many charming Princes.
- Enjoy sweet and bittersweet date events unique to each Prince!
- Experience elegant, beautifully illustrated event CGs, with some artwork enhanced by animation.

9 R.I.P. sequel Reveals Opening Movie Trailer and Physical Bonus

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April 16, 2026

Idea Factory International has released the opening movie trailer for otome visual novel 9 R.I.P. sequel and revealed a bonus trading card pack for the physical Nintendo Switch copies of the game. As previously announced, Idea Factory International will release physical Standard and Limited Editions of 9 R.I.P. sequel on the IFI Online Store. The bonus trading card pack includes a set of 9 cards (1 random holographic and 8 regular finish cards.

9 R.I.P. sequel is coming to Nintendo Switch physically and digitally in 2026 in the west. The visual novel includes 9 full routes, including direct continuations of the Heavenly and Godly Endings from 9 R.I.P. There will also be new sub characters and unlockable bonus content.

Here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of Idea Factory International:

About 9 R.I.P. sequel

Following the endings of 9 R.I.P., Misa Isshiki finds herself at a crossroads with navigating romantic life and the consequences of her actions during her second year of high school. New challenges await depending on the route taken…

Whether it’s grappling with the fallout of her death, or navigating a relationship with a supernatural being, Misa must come to terms with her decisions to move forward.

Will she continue along the same path, or take another route entirely?

Key Features

- - Back from the Dead — 9 R.I.P. has returned from the grave with a sequel! With 9 full routes of love interests from the previous game, there’s sure to be a man, demon, or spirit for everyone’s tastes.
  - We’re in Heaven — Heavenly Routes are back with a more direct sequel to the previous Heavenly Endings. These stories feature new obstacles to overcome. Make your choices carefully, or they will have consequences for everyone around you… Can you and your love prevail through the challenges of life (and possibly death)?
  - Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice — Need something more on the romantic side to sweep you off your feet? Godly Routes suit fans who crave a happy and sweet ending, serving as epilogues for each Love Interest’s Godly Ending in the first game.
  - Killer Views — Character designer Yuuya kills with breathtaking visuals that once again manage to bring even the dead back to life.

NEOGEO AES+ Releases on November 12, Pre-Orders Now Live

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April 16, 2026

NEOGEO AES+ Releases on November 12, Pre-Orders Now Live

Plaion and SNK have announced that it will re-release the NEOGEO AES as the NEOGEO AES+ on November 12, 2026. Pre-orders for the 1990 console re-release are now live for $249.99.

According to the store page, the key features of the system are as follows:

Legendary video game console reborn
1:1 replica of the original console from the 90s
Unmistakable and uncompromising arcade-grade build
Hardware-faithful reimplementation
No emulation – Powered by re-engineered ASIC chips
Compatible with new NEOGEO AES game cartridges and backward-compatible with original NEOGEO AES game cartridges
Quality-of-life features
Low-latency HDMI output
Original AV output for CRT enthusiasts
DIP switches for language selection, overclocking and display mode selection
Permanent High Score saves (Memory Card required)
Includes the wired (15-pin connector) Arcade Stick – also a 1:1 replica of the original
The ultimate NEOGEO experience at home

Additionally, you can purchase the following cartridges alongside its release:

Metal Slug
The King of Fighters 2002
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Big Tournament Golf
Shock Troopers
Samurai Shodown V Special
Pulstar
Twinkle Star Sprites
Magician Lord
Over Top

Check out the trailer showcasing the NEOGEO AES+ below:

The store page further describes the NEOGEO AES+:

SNK and PLAION REPLAI team up to bring the ultimate home console back for its 35th anniversary. A celebration of bold, generational-leading hardware that set the standard for the golden age of sprite-based arcade gaming at home.

Introducing the NEOGEO AES+, the legendary video game console, now reborn with its iconic high-quality design and unmistakable arcade-grade build. The NEOGEO AES+ is a hardware-faithful reimplementation of the original Japanese machine keeping all aspects that made it an icon of the 90s, whilst adding modern features and quality-of-life improvements for the modern era of gaming.

Uncompromising gaming machine

Gameplay on the NEOGEO AES+ is not achieved through emulation – instead the console is powered by its legacy ASIC chips, re-engineered by modern standards to accurately replicate the original machine’s hardware and software. The system natively plays game software from both new and old game cartridges for the most authentic retro gaming experience. Not emulation, not FPGA approximation, but true console reincarnation etched back into silicon.

Retro gaming of the future

While maintaining the original look and feel, the NEOGEO AES+ implements modern-day quality-of-life features such as low-latency HDMI display output (whilst also including the original AV output for CRT enthusiasts), DIP switches for language selection, overclocking and different display modes, and the ability to store permanent High Scores (Memory Card accessory required).

Arcade authenticity

The NEOGEO AES+ includes the iconic Arcade Stick (wired), a 1:1 replica of the original stick built to mirror the control panel found on SNK’s legendary MVS arcade cabinets. Designed for the NEOGEO AES+, the Arcade Stick connects natively to the console via the classic 15-pin connector (making it backward-compatible with the original consoles from the 90s and making the original Arcade Sticks from the 90s forward-compatible with the NEOGEO AES+) for an unmatched arcade experience at home. This stick is the pinnacle of arcade purity with no compromises, delivering the look, feel and fast response that defined a gaming generation.

007 First Light Releases ‘First Light’ Title Theme from Lana Del Rey

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Saras Rajpal

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April 16, 2026

007 First Light Releases 'First Light' Title Theme from Lana Del Rey

IO Interactive has revealed the 007 First Light title theme, which is aptly named “First Light” and is performed by Lana Del Rey. Composer David Arnold, who has worked on several James Bond films like Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and The World is Not Enough, also composed the First Light theme.

Lana Del Rey joins the long list of beloved musicians who have created tracks for the franchise. Some of these include Paul McCartney, A-ha, Tina Turner, Garbage, Madonna, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Alicia Keys and Jack White, Adele, Sam Smith, and Billie Eilish. The track is available to listen to now on all music streaming services. Tomorrow, the full title sequence for the game will release on IO Interactive’s YouTube channel. In the meantime, check out Lana Del Rey’s new track for 007 First Light, titled “First Light,” on YouTube below:

Recently, IO Interactive announced that it has delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light to later in the summer. Additionally, it revealed that a limited edition DualSense controller for the game will release alongside the game’s launch on May 27. In a statement, IOI stated the following about the delay: “007 First Light comes to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 27th, 2026, and Nintendo Switch 2 later this summer. We’re excited to see players discovering James Bond’s reimagined origin story, and we are looking forward to bringing you the best game experience possible across all platforms.”

Pre-orders for the 007 First Light DualSense controller, which costs $84.99, will go live on April 17 on the PlayStation Direct website. Lastly, 007 First Light releases on May 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on May 27. It will release on Switch 2 in the summer.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight ‘Batcave’ Dev Diary Released

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Saras Rajpal

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April 16, 2026

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 'Batcave' Dev Diary Released

Warner Bros. Games has released a new dev diary for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which focuses entirely on the Batcave. The game will release on May 22.

As you progress more in Legacy of the Dark Knight, you’ll be able to further build and expand the Batcave. You can use the location to unlock more skills and abilities for the game’s playable characters, customize it with unique decorations, and access lore entries for each of the its many characters and locations. Further, you’ll be able to get new cosmetics and Batmobiles from all eras of the Caped Crusader’s history. This includes costumes from the “Absolute Batman” comics, every single Batman film ever made, Batman Arkham Asylum, and even the original LEGO Batman games.

Check out the new dev diary for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, showcasing the Batcave, below:

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be available for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam when it launches on May 22. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Embark on a journey that begins with the origins of Batman as a young Bruce Wayne trains with The League of Shadows, becomes the hero of Gotham City, and forge a new family of allies with Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. Confront an ever-growing threat from across Batman’s Rogue’s Gallery as you face The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane, and more.

Play as Batman with an exhilarating new combat system, combining fluid combos, stealth techniques, and detective skills to take on crime across the streets and rooftops of Gotham City. Command a full range of Batmobiles and Batcycles, including the legendary Tumbler, as you navigate an open and immersive Gotham City. Grapple, glide, or drive through the open world with agility and speed, while discovering crimes, challenges, rewards, secrets, and iconic landmarks such as Arkham Asylum, Ace Chemicals, and Wayne Tower.

Are you ready to build the legacy of the Dark Knight and protect Gotham City?

Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Anime Film Gets a New Official Trailer

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April 16, 2026

The staff for the Love Live! franchise has released a new official trailer for the Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party 3D anime film ahead of its opening in theaters.

The Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party 3D film will premiere on May 8 in theaters in Japan. After the premiere, a new Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club anime will premiere in January 2027.

The cast includes:

Nozomi Nirei as Kaho Hinoshita
Kokona Nonaka as Sayaka Murano
Niina Hanamiya as Kozue Otomune
Kotoko Sasaki as Tsuzuri Yūgiri
Kanna Kan as Rurino Ōsawa
Kona Tsukine as Megumi Fujishima
Hina Sakurai as Ginko Momose
Fūka Hayama as Kosuzu Kachimachi
Rin Kurusu as Hime Anyōji
Miu Miyake as Ceras Yanagida Lilienfeld
Amane Shindō as Izumi Katsuragi

Gō Kurosaki directs the anime at Sublimation. Fumiaki Maruto is the script writer, Haruko Iizuka is the character designer, and Kaito Hamakawa directs the CG. Keiichi Nozaki is the sound director, and Yoshiaki Fujisawa is the music composer with Lantis handling music production.

Additional staff members include:

Design Works: Yū Kisaragi
Art Director: Yasuhiro Okumura
Stage Concept Art: Marina Manode
Color Key Artist: Emi Chiba
Compositing Director of Photography: Hiroshi Tanaka
Editing: Manabu Kamino

The Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club idol group includes Kaho Hinoshita, Sayaka Murano, Kozue Otomune, Tsuzuri Yugiri, Rurino Osawa, Megumi Fujishima, and more. Haruko Iizuka is the project’s character designer in the Link! Like! Love Live! smartphone game app.

G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server is Out Now in Japan

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April 16, 2026

G-MODE has released G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in Japan. This is a console and PC port of Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server Complete Edition, which was a feature RPG re-release on February 26, 2007 in Japan. The Steam version is available worldwide, but it only features Japanese language support.

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

Escape the Tower of Karma.

If you want to survive, transform into a Devil—tear your enemies apart, slaughter them, and devour them!

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server Key Features:

- - A highly strategic Press Turn System, inspired by and evolved from the turn-based battles of the Shin Megami Tensei series.
  - Learn combat skills freely through the Mantra System.
  - Equip acquired skills to your characters however you like.
  - Parts of the dungeon are procedurally generated.
  - An original story set in a post-apocalyptic world.
  - Includes an optional 3x EXP boost feature.
  - First released on Japanese mobile phones; features adapted for modern platforms.

Series Overview

This title is an original entry in the Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga series, released exclusively for Japanese flip phones (mobile phones with limited functionality, popular before the rise of smartphones).

Digital Devil Saga follows the Embryon, a tribe who fights against five other tribes in a digital world called the Junkyard.

Game Story

The story unfolds in a sealed, colossal tower known as the Tower of Karma.

The protagonist, Serph, awakens with no memories. After meeting Sera—a mysterious girl whose strange song can quell the Devil’s rampaging power—he sets out to climb toward the tower’s upper reaches.

Together, they search for the truth: why they are trapped here, and what caused Serph to lose his memory.

Gameplay Features

Progress through the game with a party of up to three characters, including the protagonist.

The battle system carries over the original’s strategic Press Turn Battles, where the number of actions you get changes based on the types of attacks you land.

The Mantra system—a program for learning combat skills—has been revamped from the original’s swappable flowchart style into a fusion system that lets you combine Mantras.

Enjoy character growth and party-building options that differ from the console versions.

The Tower of Karma, your dungeon, features partially procedurally generated floors—some layers are generated uniquely for each player.

Why are they here? What stole their memories?

Climb higher. Face the trials. Uncover the truth.

Will Serph and his companions make it out of the Tower of Karma alive…?

The Digital Devil Saga spinoffs of the Shin Megami Tensei series were released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan and the west. These cult classic turn-based RPGs have not been re-released on modern platforms, but new merchandise is on the way. A new Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga FORM-ISM figure of Avatar Tuner Varuna will release in July 2026, and pre-orders are available now at Hobby Genki, AmiAmi, and other participating shops.

Xenosaga: Pied Piper is Coming to PC and Switch in Japan

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April 16, 2026

G-MODE has announced that Bandai Namco and Monolith Soft-developed feature phone RPG Xenosaga: Pied Piper is coming soon to Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in Japan. Titled G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper, the RPG will be released on Steam worldwide, but it will only support Japanese language options. A release date was not announced.

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— G-MODE ジー・モード【公式】 (@GmodePR) April 16, 2026

In addition, the original soundtracks for Xenosaga II and III will be re-released physically in Japan on May 27. The release is being handled by the FlyingDog record label.

Here’s an overview of G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper, via Steam:

A special investigations chief is on the trail of the ruthless killer known as “Voyager”.

What incident changed the fate of a once-human cyborg?

Xenosaga: Pied Piper Key Features:

- - Traditional JRPG with turn-based battles.
  - Gameplay follows a similar system to the mainline Xenosaga games, but adapted for mobile devices.
  - 2D overhead perspective, with a combination of conversations and cinematic cutscenes advancing the narrative.
  - Battles take place in a virtual space tied to the story.
  - The storyline was written by series creators Tetsuya Takahashi and Soraya Saga.
  - A port of a Japanese flip phone title (feature phones popular before smartphones).

*This release does not add elements such as languages and achievements that were not part of the original version.

Series Overview

A port of the classic title originally released in 2006 for feature phones, part of Bandai Namco acclaimed JRPG series, Xenosaga.

A spin-off of the Xenosaga trilogy and part of the Xeno metaseries, the story follows the human life of cyborg Ziggy a key character in the Xenosaga trilogy—a century before the events of “Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht”.

Game Story

In this spin-off, Ziggy—who appeared in the main story as a cyborg—steps into the spotlight as the protagonist.

The story centers on events 100 years before the main story, when he was still human and served in the Federal Police under the name Jan Sauer in counterterrorism operations.

Can Jan and his special investigations unit stop the brutal killer codenamed Voyager before further chaos unfolds?

METRO 2039 Officially Unveiled for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

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April 16, 2026

Deep Silver and 4A Games have officially unveiled METRO 2039, the next entry in the first-person shooter adaptation of Dmitry Glukhovsky’s METRO book trilogy. METRO 2039 will launch this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store.

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

METRO 2039 is the next landmark FPS from acclaimed storytellers, 4A Games. Journey into the dark heart of post-apocalyptic Moscow in a harrowing conflict for the very soul of the Metro.

The Year is 2039

For a quarter century, the last survivors of nuclear war have been locked in bitter conflict deep in the Metro tunnels beneath the poisoned city of Moscow. Now, finally, they have been united by a single leader, a fanatical Spartan known as Hunter.

But This is No Peace

Hunter’s Novoreich regime rules through propaganda and fear, subjugating the population in the name of a new war for the surface against a dark and terrifying enemy.

In the wilderness beyond the city, the reclusive Stranger is haunted by violent waking nightmares. When the ghosts of his past force him out of exile, he must undertake a harrowing journey into the shattered ruins of Moscow,

To The One Place He Swore He’d Never Go. The Metro

Experience the most shocking METRO adventure yet in a powerful single-player story that weaves exploration, survival, combat and stealth across a hauntingly beautiful but deadly world with unparalleled immersion.

Inspired by the worldwide best-selling METRO book trilogy by Dmitry Glukhovsky

Yooka-Replaylee 60 FPS Update is Now Available on Switch 2

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April 16, 2026

After numerous requests from fans, Playtonic Games has released a new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Yooka-Replaylee with a 60 FPS performance mode. Alongside the 60 FPS update, Yooka-Replaylee is 20% off through April 30 at 2:59 a.m. ET in the Nintendo eShop.

Here’s an overview of the latest update, via Playtonic Games:

Yooka-Replaylee now runs at 60FPS on Nintendo Switch 2, with a brand-new performance mode available right now. After tremendous outcry, we’ve given your favourite duo an even smoother adventure. Expect faster, more expressive platforming, more responsive movement, and a silky-smooth experience as you explore every corner of this colourful world. Whether this is your first time experiencing the wonderful world of Yooka and Laylee, or you’re returning to hunt down every last Pagie, there’s never been a better time to jump in. Available now as a performance update on Nintendo Switch 2.

Yooka-Replaylee launched on October 9, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for $29.99 digitally. Owners of the original Yooka-Laylee may purchase the game at a discounted price of $20.99. Various updates for the game have been released since launch with various bug fixes, new display options, improved HDR compatibility, and some quality of life improvements.

PM Studios and Playtonic Games released the physical edition of Yooka-Replaylee for Nintendo Switch 2 (full game on cart), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on December 18, 2025 for $69.99 CAD / $49.99 USD at Video Games Plus. The Yooka-Replaylee physical edition includes the game, a collectible game map poster, and an exclusive character sticker pack.