Squanch Games has released a demo for High on Life 2 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 1.
The demo highlights the game’s humor, gameplay, and performance. Players who complete it and purchase the full game can transfer their progress. It is unknown if the demo will release on Nintendo Switch 2. High on Life 2 will be available digitally and physically for $59.99 for Switch 2. The physical release of High on Life 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 will ship on a Game-Key Card, which means that owners must download the game’s data after inserting the cartridge into the system. Pre-orders are available now at Amazon and GameStop.
High on Life 2 launched on February 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. Lastly, the Steam page describes the game as follows:
You’ve done it. You’ve taken down an intergalactic cartel, brought humanity back from the brink of extinction, and hunted dangerous bounties to the far corners of the galaxy. Bounty hunting has brought you fortune, fame and love; but when a mysterious figure from your past reappears and puts a price on your sister’s head, your cushy life gets thrown into chaos.
Do you have what it takes to risk it all and bring down an intergalactic conspiracy that once again threatens your favorite species (humans)?
High On Life RETURNS as you and your beloved rag-tag team of alien misfits shoot, stab, and skate your way through gorgeous, dangerous worlds all across the galaxy to blow up the EVIL pharmaceutical conglomerate hell-bent on putting price tags on HUMAN LIFE!
ATLUS has announced a new collaboration with OMOCAT for merchandise based on the Persona franchise. The merch will be available on OMOCAT‘s website on July 1.
According to a press release, the collaboration will include “t-shirts, outerwear, accessories, skate decks, and even plushies.” OMOCAT’s artists “made it their mission to capture each game’s effortlessly cool vibe through the studio’s own trademark flair for color and fun” and was made with “the diehard fans of the most stylish JRPG of all time in mind.” Check out a picture of one of the Persona x OMOCAT merch below:
Recently, ATLUS revealed Persona 6 during the recent Xbox Games Showcase. The first trailer showcased the dark atmosphere that fans can expect from the new entry, as it showcases a graveyard and a mystery protagonist. The game’s release date is unknown, though it is available to wishlist on the PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store, Xbox Series X|S via the Xbox Store Page, and PC via Steam. In the meantime, players can look forward to the release of Persona 4 Revival, which will release on February 18, 2027.
With over 30 million copies sold worldwide, the Persona series has defined a generation of RPG storytelling. Now, after years of anticipation, the next installment is finally revealed.
Persona 6 brings everything beloved about the series into a bold new story. The signature blend of heartfelt daily life and pulse-pounding supernatural adventure returns, wrapped around a completely fresh, standalone story and new cast of characters. Whether you’ve been with the series since the beginning or this is your very first Persona experience, you belong here.
Unleash Your Persona. Forge Unbreakable Bonds.
Awaken the power of Persona, a manifestation of your innermost self, and discover others who share this extraordinary ability. Every relationship you nurture makes you stronger. Every bond you forge becomes a weapon against the darkness lurking within.
Live a Double Life in Modern-Day Japan.
Navigate the rhythms of everyday school life and build friendships, pursue romance, and cultivate memories that matter. But beneath the surface of familiar streets and quiet neighborhoods lies something darker: strange rumors, unsettling urban legends, and occult incidents that only you and your closest allies can face.
New to the Series? Learn about the journey.
The Persona series has over 30 years of history, but every numbered entry tells its own complete, standalone story – no prior experience required! Beginning in 1996 with Revelations: Persona as a spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, Persona has since become a flagship RPG series for ATLUS.
Now, Persona 6 promises the perfect entry point into one of gaming’s most beloved franchises for newcomers and a haunting, profound new mystery for those who have been waiting.
In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hideo Kojima revealed a new screenshot and details for his upcoming horror game, OD. The release date for the game is still unknown.
In the interview, Kojima states the following about the game: “I wanted to do something new. I wanted to do something different. I had this OD concept since I was working on DS1 [Death Stranding] and I was working on it just by myself. I can’t reveal much detail, but it’s something that no one has ever seen before. A new game system.” Additionally, he reveals that other publishers believed that the core concept behind OD was “crazy,” except for former Xbox head Phil Spencer and current CEO Asha Sharma.
Kojima goes on to say that “I wanted to go beyond the limit of the ‘scariness’ that other games had reached. It’s a single-player game, and I wanted to make it as scary as possible. But for those that might stop playing when it gets too scary, I have thought of a system that will allow them to keep going. I can’t say much more, because it’ll give too much of a hint on the system, and I could get in trouble for saying too much!”
OD will star Sophia Lillis (It, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), and Udo Kier (Hunters, Swan Song). The game will be made in Unreal Engine. In the meantime, Hideo Kojima’s most recent game, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, is available now on PC and PlayStation 5.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Caligula Effect, FuRyu released new artwork by series character designer Oguchi. The 10th anniversary artwork for The Caligula Effect depicts all four divas/virtualdolls from both games, including µ and Regret.
A 10th anniversary “special broadcast” for The Caligula Effect will also be held on June 23 at 19:00 JST / 6:00 a.m. EDT with producer Takuya Yamanaka, FuRyu’s Hiromichi Watanabe, and historia’s Shun Sasaki taking a look back at the series. There will be several other projects to celebrate the franchise’s 10th anniversary.
The Caligula Effect 2is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The PC version of The Caligula Effect 2 will be 70% off from June 23 to July 10.
Here’s an overview of the turn-based RPG, courtesy of publisher NIS America:
Following the events of The Caligula Effect: Overdose, the virtuadoll Regret creates Redo, a false reality in which people are unknowingly trapped. Within this new simulation, the Go-Home Club must once again band together to fight against Regret’s reign and escape to the real world. Experience this story of regret and reality on PS5!
Key Features:
Welcome to Tatefushi Academy: Meet the fresh faces of the Go-Home Club, whose memories are awakened by the virtuadoll, χ. Recruit other students to aid you, challenge the virtuadoll, Regret, and her Obbligato Musicians, and escape the false world of Redo!
Breakout Battles: Utilize the Imaginary Chain to predict your enemies’ moves and form the perfect strategy, and employ calculated techniques to gain a tactical advantage in combat.
An Unforgettable Paradise: Masterfully crafted story scenarios from Persona writer Tadashi Satomi and Director Takuya Yamanaka along with a pulse-pounding, vocaloid-inspired soundtrack makes the world of Redo a memorable visual and audio experience.
GungHo Online Entertainment has revealed its Anime Expo 2026 lineup, which is headlined by the first public demo of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet. Attendees can head to West Hall booth #2316 to try out the Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet demo before it launches in spring 2027 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
The demo itself contains two playable courses, including a “Planetary Exploration Course” with high-speed Ninja Gum Combat and a “Photography Course” for sightseeing. Everyone who plays the demo will receive an inflatable bat modeled after the in-game IPPON Katana. What’s more, the booth will also host a prize giveaway with a Nintendo Switch 2 console among the prize list, and there will also be a selection of merchandise for Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and 2nd Chapter, and Puzzle & Dragons.
Here’s an overview of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, via GungHo Entertainment:
An Uncharted World Awaits
The adventure begins at the WNA Academy when a mysterious stranger manipulates the protagonist into breaking the Forbidden Seal. As the entire Academy is transported across the stars to a strange planet, the sinister Prime Tetrad of the Xenos Army is simultaneously unleashed. Now stranded on an uncharted world, the protagonist must work together with their allies to find their way back home to Earth, uncovering their own destiny that lies dormant deep within them along the way.
Key Features
From PvP to Open-World PvE: While preserving the fast-paced Ninja-Gum Action gameplay that fans love, Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet expands the setting into an open world where players can freely explore and tackle quest-driven challenges in any order. The combat builds on Ninjala’s core mechanics with weapon attributes, an item crafting system, and a cooking system using gathered materials.
Solo or Co-op: Experience the journey at your own pace as a solo player, or team up with up to four friends in local or online co-op. Coordinate with your squad to conquer dungeons and take on colossal bosses together.
New Protagonists and Familiar Faces: Players step into the shoes of a young ninja student attending the WNA Academy. Fan-favorite characters from the original Ninjala—including Lucy, Berecca, Van, and more—return alongside new characters
SEGA SAMMY has released updated sales figures for its latest games during its management meeting for 2026, revealing more insight into the performance of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. According to SEGA, sales results for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance fell short of their expectation, despite strong title evaluations. Sales for both titles were not disclosed.
SEGA revealed the following sales figures per title:
Persona 5 Royal – 8.66 million
Sonic Frontiers – 4.94 million
Team Sonic Racing – 3.5 million
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS – 3.32 million
Yakuza: Like a Dragon – 3.12 million
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – 3.07 million
Persona 3 Reload – 2.97 million
Sonic Superstars – 2.88 million
Total War: WARHAMMER III – 2.7 million
Metaphor: ReFantazio – 2.46 million
Shin Megami Tensei V (includes Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance) – 2.44 million
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth – 2.05 million
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name – 1.05 million
SEGA plans to 4 major games of “mainstay IP in the second half of the fiscal year [ending March 2027]” and expects to sell them near or at full price. According to SEGA, these major games are releasing in the second half of fiscal year ending March 2027 due to the current development progress, attributed to longer development periods and increasing scale. SEGA also plans to continue a similar cadence of game releases in 2028 and 2029.
SEGA doesn’t expect any additional losses associated with recently canceled SEGA “Super Game” project, which was originally purposed as a Games as a Service (GaaS) initiative. Resources are being reallocated toward full game development, which includes revival titles like Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio and Streets of Rage.
Flagship titles for SEGA in the current fiscal year include Stranger Than Heaven, the new multi-platform action game from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
REMOW has announced the new opening and ending theme songs for LIAR GAME Part 2 alongside the release of a new trailer and key visual. Several new cast members for LIAR GAME Part 2 were announced as well.
Kroi performs the second theme song “All in,” and muque performs the second ending theme song “Still Not Enough.”
“I’ve always been a huge fan of LIAR GAME, so I’m truly thrilled to be performing its opening theme!”
“I own the entire manga series, and I was so into it back in middle school that I even played with the special 17 Poker deck that came as a bonus in the drama DVD box set. It’s a series that means a great deal to me personally.
“For this song, I wanted to capture the unique sense of tension and unease I felt while reading LIAR GAME, as well as the psychological battles that are never as straightforward as they seem, and express them through Kroi’s sound. Through a beautiful melodic line
and a dark, distorted soundscape, I think we were able to create something that reflects the many layers of lies and truth woven throughout the story.
“I believe this song is where the world of LIAR GAME and Kroi’s musical identity intersect. I hope you’ll enjoy it alongside the anime.”
“It’s truly an honor for muque to be performing the ending theme for LIAR GAME, a series I was completely hooked on as a student.”
“‘Still Not Enough’ was inspired by the sense of emptiness and loneliness that lies deep within Akiyama’s heart. We poured those feelings into the word ‘enough’—or rather, the lack of it—when creating this song.
“The story becomes even more intense and suspenseful than the first season, and I hope this song can stay with viewers and gently resonate with them long after each episode ends.
“I’m really looking forward to the anime’s premiere! ۹( ‘ω’ ) و”
Yorushika performs the LIAR GAME opening theme song “Bubble,” while Lucky Kilimanjaro performs the ending theme song “Asahi.”
The main cast includes Saya Hitomi as Nao Kanzaki, Takeo Otsuka as Shinichi Akiyama and Kazuhiro Nakaya as Leronira.
Additional cast members include:
Yasutaka Tomioka as Teruyuki Eda
Shōya Ishige as Takahiro Kikuzawa
Ryōsuke Asano as Hiroto Kitamura
Tarō Kiuchi as Tetsuzo Sato
Riko Akechi as Makiko Tamura
Toshinari Fukamachi as Daisuke Danno
Naoya Miyase as Kosuke Tsunoda
Misuzu Yamada as Reina Nishihara
Taihi Kimura as Shingo Fujita
Misano Sakai as Jun Hosoe
Aya Gomazuru as Yuki Makihara
Ryō Nishizawa as Fumio Matsubara
Taku Yashiro as Takayoshi Miura
You Daichi as Hitomi Miyahara
Yuzo Sato is the chief director of the LIAR GAME anime series alongside director Asami Kawano. Tatsuhiko Urahata is the screenwriter and handles series composition. Kei Tsuchiya is the character designer, Kisuke Koizumi is the sound director, Yugo Kanno is the composer, and studio Madhouse is producing the animation.
Additional staff members include:
Sub Character Design: Ai Yokoyama
Color Setting: Terumi Nakauchi
Art Board: Hideyuki Ueno
Art Setting: Shinji Sugiyama
Photograph Direction: Hironobu Hatanaka
VFX Supervisor: Michiya Kato
Editing: Mariko Tsukatsune
Sound Effects; Naoto Yamaya
Sound Production: Bit grooove promotion
Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime series, via REMOW:
A Mysterious Invitation. One Hundred Million Yen. The Game Begins.
College student Nao Kanzaki suddenly receives a strange letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen. She’s been chosen to participate in the LIAR GAME—a high-stakes psychological battle where lies, deception, and betrayal reign supreme. Naïve and painfully honest, Nao quickly finds herself cornered. To survive, she turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist with unmatched intellect.
As they dive deeper into the twisted game, the two must outwit opponents in a world where trusting others could be fatal.
Anime Limited’s All The Anime distribution brand has announced the English dub cast for Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Production I.G.’s new The Ghost in the Shell anime.
Say hello to your English cast of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL! 🤖
The English dub cast of The Ghost in the Shell includes:
Suzie Yeung as Motoko Kusanagi
SungWon Cho as Daisuke Aramaki
Bill Butts as Batou
Nick Apostolides as Togusa
John Bentley as Ishikawa
Tony Weaver Jr. as Saito
Xanthe Huynh as Operator
Lizzie Freeman as Fuchikoma
Aaron LaPlante as Minister of Internal Affairs
Jason Marnocha as Volgarena Rep
Keith Silverstein as Ito
Cassie Ewulu as Executive of the Union/School-Master
Additional Voices: Chris Tergliafera, Craig Lee Thomas, Emi Lo, Erica Mendez, Frank Todaro, Lucien Dodge, Rebecca Wang, Rich Brown, Todd Haberkorn
The Ghost in the Shell will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 7 in over 240 countries and regions worldwide, excluding mainland China, Russia, and Vietnam.. The anime will air on Kansai TV and Fuji TV during the “Ka-Anival!!” programming block on Tuesdays at 11:00 p.m. JST.
MILLENNIUM PARADE, alongside Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar, will perform the ending theme song titled “Blue.” The first two episodes of the anime will premiere at Anime Expo on July 4 at the JW Diamond Hall. Afterwards, a panel will take place that will feature director Mokochan, character designer and animation director Shūhei Handa, and other producers.
DAN DA DAN key animator Moko-chan will direct the anime at Science SARU. Toh Enjoe is writing and overseeing the series scrips, Shūhei Handa is the character designer and chief animation director of The Ghost in the Shell. Taisei Iwasaki is the music director and composer, alongside Ryō Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Production I.G. are involved with the project on the production committee. Additional staff members include:
ONIMUSHI Hyogo and TABINOMICHI have released a demo for Return to Shironagasu Island sequel, The Distant Circular World, on PC via Steam. The demo was initially rejected, but the developers have made all the necessary edits.
Unfortunately, the demo doesn’t support English. However, the Steam page has further details about what fans can expect from the upcoming game:
Rewrite the world.
Months after the incident on Shironagasu Island —
In two cities — New York and a rural town in Japan — two stories begin to unfold. A detective and a girl. Their stories were never meant to intersect — until a forbidden device that rewinds time binds them together. To reach the truth, they repeat, again and again — even if it means losing everything…
Through the Zapping System, two stories progress simultaneously — and the way they intertwine drives the narrative forward.
A suspense x sci-fi x mystery adventure set across New York and a provincial Japanese city, where the stories of two protagonists collide.
[Side A — New York Arc]
Brooklyn, New York. A mysterious figure named Lila stumbles into the office of private detective Ikeda Sen. Around the same time, a client named Walton entrusts him with an enigmatic device.
Soon, the illicit organization “Babylon” emerges in pursuit of Lila, and its operative Callander stands in Ikeda’s way. With NYPD detective Tio, assistant Koi, and heiress Akira — a group of eccentric allies — Ikeda plunges into the heart of a massive conspiracy.
[Side B — Japan Arc]
A provincial city in Japan. High schooler Izumozaki Neneko lives a quiet life, hiding a special ability — perfect memory. Her everyday world is shattered when skeletal remains are found in the canal along her school route.
Mysterious traces left beside the body, the shadow of her mother who vanished months ago, and an unsettling presence creeping closer to those around her. Together with her sister Kisara, and friends Niwa and Torako, Neneko pursues the truth — which links to past incidents and reveals three suspects.
This demo includes the opening chapters of two story arcs: the New York arc, following protagonist Ikeda Sen, and the Japanese provincial city arc, following protagonist Izumozaki Neneko. Experience the beginning of both narratives and get a taste of the full game’s dual-protagonist structure.
Tabinomachi’s Return to Shironagasu Island released on March 2020 with Japanese audio and support for 11 languages, including English and Spanish. A Nintendo Switch version was released in November 2022. A novel adaptation later released in 2023 in two complete volumes. The manga adaptation returned recently.
HoYoverse has announced that the next closed beta for Honkai: Nexus Anima, titled the “Evolution Test,” will start on July 9. Pre-registration is available now via the game’s website.
Check out the new trailers for Honkai: Nexus Anima below:
Honkai: Nexus Anima is a brand-new creature-collector adventure strategy game in the Honkai series. In this world, Nexus is the unseen bonds woven between paired concepts, such as Love and Hate, Light and Dark, Life and Death, among many others. However, this balance is unexpectedly shattered when a sudden rupture severs those connections, scattering their remnant powers across the land in the form of Anima. From this fractured order, players embark on a journey: through missions and combat, they forge bonds with these Anima, unlocking abilities that reflect the unique concepts each embodies. Moreover, these abilities can be combined to create diverse battle tactics and influence how players explore and engage with the expansive overworld.
In the game, players take on the role of a plane-hopping traveler who has escaped captivity, embarking on an all-new adventure. The journey begins in a tranquil town that opens into uncharted realms. As players advance, they encounter Anima companions with distinct personalities and forge bonds that carry through both exploration and combat. In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the protagonist’s past. As the latest major entry in the Honkai series, Honkai: Nexus Anima continues to deliver the franchise’s signature high-quality storytelling and artistic style, and it also marks a bold new chapter in both gameplay and worldbuilding.
