Fairy Tail Manga is Getting a Short-Term Serialization in Shonen Jump

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Soul Kiwami
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Fairy Tail 20th anniversary visual

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fairy Tail manga series, creator Hiro Mashima will launch a short-term serialization for the manga in Weekly Shonen Jump. The Fairy Tail manga will resume in serialization in the 36/37 combined Shonen Jump issue on August 5, according the franchise’s 20th anniversary website and translations provided by Final Weapon lead translator and staff writer Ryuji. 

In addition, a new Fairy Tail 20th anniversary special promotional video was released. The video features the song “Snow Fairy” by FUNKIST. Further, Mashima confirmed that he will be conducting an autograph tour for fans in Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka. More details will be announced at a later date. 

The latest anime in the series is Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, which aired from July 2024 to January 2025 across two cours. All 25 episodes of the anime, along with the entire original Fairy Tail anime series, are streaming on Crunchyroll. The Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest manga is still ongoing, and Kodansha is publishing the series in English.

Here’s an overview of the manga, via Kodansha USA Publishing:

Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild are back in action! And they’ve decided to tackle the “100 Years Quest” – a job no one’s dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy…and a brand new continent to explore. When you’re with real friends, the adventures never stop!

The latest game in the series is Fairy Tail: Dungeons from Kodansha Creators’ Lab and ginolabo, and its available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The deck-building roguelike game several fan favorite characters from across the franchise, along with hundreds of skills and cards across various modes for casual and hardcore card game fans. 

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Reaches #1 in PlayStation Store Free-to-Play Charts

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Netmarble has announced that open-world action RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin reached the #1 spot in the PlayStation Store free-to-play charts in March 2026. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin secured the #1 spot in the PlayStation Store in several major regions, including the U.S., Canada, EU, and Asia. 

In addition, a new update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now available featuring brand-new original hero Daisy. Daisy is a mysterious figure involved in the creation of the “Book of Stars.” What’s more, the update also includes new gameplay improvements, including difficulty adjustments to Path of Exploration, the addition of Abyss difficulty to Boss Challenges and Dungeons, and refinements to certain Hell boss patterns. The update also gives players a Regular SSR Hero Selection Ticket, which lets them select one hero from a pool featuring Elaine, King, Guila, Jericho, Mannie, Drake, or Diane.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin previously reached the #6 spot on the Steam top sellers list worldwide. The game also reached #1 in France, #2 in Belgium, Italy and Spain, and top 5 rankings in Brazil, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom and Thailand.In the U.S., The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin reached the #11 spot on the Steam top sellers list.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Google Play Games. Final Weapon had the opportunity to interview The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin executive producer Do-Hyung Koo to discuss the game’s development, the team’s initial goals, consultation with manga creator Nakaba Suzuki and more. We also had the chance to play an early build of The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin to see what the original story and combat system offered.

Forza Horizon 6 Reveals New Prologue Gameplay Footage

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Soul Kiwami
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Forza Horizon 6 screenshot

Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games have released six minutes of new gameplay footage for upcoming open-world racing game Forza Horizon 6, highlighting the game’s “prologue.” In the prologue, Forza Horizon 6 players will get a proper introduction to the Horizon Festival in Japan in various vehicles, including the 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo, 2021 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck, 1995 Porsche 911 GT2, and 2025 GR GT Prototype. 

Forza Horizon 6 will launch on May 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Windows and Steam, and pre-orders are available now. A PlayStation 5 version is set to release at a later date, and Forza Horizon 6 will be available with Xbox Game Pass as well. With cross-play and cross-saves, Forza Horizon 6 players will be able to play together on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S while continuing their progress on whichever versions of the game they own.

Pre-orders for Forza Horizon 6 (MSRP: $69.99) are available now with a pre-tuned Ferrari J50 as a bonus. Deluxe and Premium Editions will be available for $99.99 and $119.99, respectively. Premium Edition contents include four days of early access, beginning May 15, among several other bonuses and access to two upcoming DLC expansions. 

At launch, there will be more than 550 real cars, including the new Toyota GR GT, and there will be several new features, including touge battles and multiplayer CoLab. As previously announced, the game is set in Japan, with Tokyo as its main destination. Tokyo is the largest urban area ever featured in the Forza Horizon series.

Forza Horizon 6 is available to wishlist now on the Microsoft Store and PC via Steam. 

2XKO Reveals 2026 Update Roadmap

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Saras Rajpal
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2XKO Reveals 2026 Update Roadmap

Riot Games has revealed the update roadmap for 2XKO in 2026, which includes four more characters, new updates, and more. Today, the game added Akali alongside patch 1.1.5. 

According to the roadmap, the next character added to 2XKO will be the previously announced Senna. Three more champions will be available throughout the year. Future updates will add local duos, spirit blossom skins, a spirit blossom event, a new fuse, season 2 + a rank reset, a duo finder, a Blood Moon stage, a new summer event, new skins, and a new stage. Check out the 2026 roadmap for 2XKO below:

2XKO initially entered early access on October 7, 2025 for PC (client download), followed by the full launch on January 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Lastly, the PlayStation Store page describes the game as follows:

TEAM UP. TAG IN.

Welcome to 2XKO, the free-to-play fighting game from the makers of League of Legends and VALORANT.

2V2 COMBAT

In 2XKO, good teamwork makes the difference between victory and defeat. Fight solo to control both champions on your team, or grab a friend to duo with. Switch up your game every match with Fuses, powerful playstyle modifiers that change the rules your team plays by.

LEGENDARY FIGHTERS

League of Legends’ iconic champions take the stage with fresh movesets inspired by the MOBA and reimagined for fighting games. Immerse yourself in the world of Runeterra with beautifully crafted stages, cutting-edge 2D graphics, and original music tracks that bring your battles to life.

LOBBIES & MATCHMAKING

Step into a virtual arcade where your next duo partner—or rival—awaits. Ranked, Casual, and Private lobbies let you play your way whether you wanna compete, spectate, or just mash. Plus, with best-in-class rollback netcode and anti-cheat systems, 2XKO delivers fair, lag-free gameplay every time you queue up.

Shoot ‘Em Up Remaster DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite Revealed for PC

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DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite

CAVE Interactive has announced DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite, a new shoot ’em up remaster for PC via Steam. The official website is now live, and the Steam page for DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite confirms support for English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese language options. 

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

NOT DEAD YET. THE BATTLE CONTINUES.

Rekindle your fighting spirit. A new battlefield emerges for bullet hell shooters.

CAVE’s bullet hell shooter DoDonPachi Resurrection returns to the modern era as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. Overwhelming bullet patterns, intense tactical play, and the exhilaration that lies beyond the limit—the original frenzy remains intact, now enhanced with new elements to welcome a new generation of challengers on Steam.

Game Features

      • Preserving the arcade thrill and systems – Experience once more the beauty of meticulously designed bullet patterns and the exhilaration of weaving through them.
      • Assist features for both returning and new challengers – Implements new features that support fresh challenges for everyone, from beginners to returning players.
      • Additional stages, a new character, and new music – Without compromising the appeal of the original, they add fresh excitement and broader ways to play.
      • Additional features hinting at a new battlefield – What lies beyond this reignition has yet to be revealed.

F-ZERO 99 Update 1.7.1 Brings Various Bug Fixes

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F-ZERO 99 update 1.7.1

Nintendo has announced F-ZERO 99 update 1.7.1 is now available with various bug fixes for issues pertaining to World Tour, Elite leaderboard resets, and bonuses for reaching the S50 Elite rank. Players must install the update in order to play online with other players.

Patch notes for F-ZERO 99 update 1.7.1 are available below, via Nintendo: 

F-ZERO 99 Update – Ver. 1.7.1 Patch Notes

Fixed an issue with World Tour rewards

  • Fixed an issue where even a player ranking in 999th place or higher in the World Tour’s weekly ranking sometimes wouldn’t receive a badge as a reward.

Fixed an issue with Elite leaderboard resets

  • Fixed an issue where the remaining days until the Elite leaderboard reset were not always displayed correctly.

Fixed an issue where bonuses were not awarded when pilots reached S50 Elite

  • Fixed an issue where the 1,000 Elite points bonus for pilots reaching S50 Elite was not always added correctly.

Other fixes

  • Fixed issues to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

F-ZERO 99 update 1.7.0, the game’s previous update, was released this past December with the Frozen Tour Event, a new Elite leaderboard, Lucky Tokens, three new secret tracks, a music player, and many more features.

F-ZERO 99 is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch for Nintendo Switch Online members.

No Man’s Sky Xeno Arena Update Available Now

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Saras Rajpal
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No Man's Sky Xeno Arena Update Available Now

Hello Games has released a new update for No Man’s Sky, titled the “Xeno Arena” update. It is is available on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC.

The update primarily adds the ability to make digital creatures fight in turn-based combat. There are dozens of collectible aliens, battle abilities, and challenges for players to sink their teeth into. Check out the trailer for the “Xeno Arena” No Man’s Sky update below:

The patch notes for the update are as follows:

Creature Battles

Adopt the wild fauna roaming planetary landscapes, and assemble them into battle teams to fight in simulated combat. Each creature has a unique set of battle moves, ranging from straightforward attacks to powerful status effects, and will perform differently based on their personality, battle traits, and physical characteristics.

Hundreds of Battle Abilities

The species and native climate of a creature will shape its catalogue of battle abilities. Deal devastating attacks, heal away injuries, cripple your opponents or morph them into vulnerable forms, augment your combat effectiveness and more!

Morphogenetics

Earn experience through battle to unlock genetic mutations for your creatures. Veteran battlers have the opportunity to enhance their likelihood of moving first and dodging incoming attacks, to increase their durability in battle, and to upgrade the overall effectiveness of all their combat abilities.

Challenge Other Players

Visit the station between realities – the Space Anomaly – to meet other Travellers and face off in a creature battle. Knock out their entire team to win!

Holo-Arena Tables

Beloved creature companions can engage in safe holographic combat against other creatures at Holo-Arena tables, now found at planetary buildings, space stations, some planetary settlements, and aboard the Space Anomaly.

A New Traveller Arrives

Iteration: Oceanus, the collector, has made the Space Anomaly their new home. They eagerly await the company of fellow creature collectors, hoping to share their enthusiasm for games and strategy.

Refine Your Tactics

Amass a broad array of creatures to form battle teams for any tactical situation. Inspect the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing team, and deploy your creatures wisely. Fire-based companions may excel against frozen creatures, but find themselves vulnerable to radioactive attacks. There are 8 affinities to learn; experiment to discover your favourite synergies!

Breed Prize Battlers

Create a legacy of champions. Enhance and modify the offspring of your creatures using the Egg Sequencer aboard the Space Anomaly. Their personalities will influence their behaviour in battle, while physical characteristics such as size may influence their durability and how easy they are to target.

Arena League Medals

A new faction has been added to the Catalogue & Guide: The Arena League. Achieve excellence in battle and breeding to rise through the ranks.

Expanded Companion Register

The maximum number of tamed creatures has been increased from 18 to 30. Collect a wider range of fauna as you explore the universe, for both companionship and battle!

Battle Alien Lifeforms

Gek, Vy’keen and Korvax Arena League players can be found at planetary buildings all across the galaxies – and more challenging system champions will play at space stations. Alien players will form their battle teams from locally-sourced fauna. Discover local creatures to help inform your strategy!

Creature Survey Mode

Hunt for new companions with the specialised creature survey mode in the Analysis Visor. In addition to species information, this mode displays the potential battle traits of wild animals.

Daily Challenges

Each day, Oceanus challenges Travellers to a unique daily battle, the same battle for Travellers the world over. Oceanus is a formidable opponent, so be prepared to discuss strategies and lineups with other players.

Guidance Missions

As you work your way through the Arena League ranks, pin medals to access step-by-step guidance from the Mission Log.

Play and Ascend

Claim victory in Creature Battles, and be invited to play against a range of challenging opponents. Earn nanites to accelerate your journey, and gene-altering retroviral pellets to more efficiently upgrade the battle traits of creature companions.

Titles For Battle Achievements

Exceptional players in the Arena League can display their status with an all-new set of titles.

Unique Companion Prizes

Impress Iteration: Oceanus with accomplishments in the Arena League to qualify for their collection of strange creatures. Included in their eccentric menagerie are the Corrupted Quadruped, Geno-Prawn, Wandering Shrimp Tank, Boundary Horror, and Aeron Crab.

Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU is Coming to PC and Switch on April 23

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Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU

Regista, Suzume Takanashi, and YMCAT have announced exploration-driven adventure game Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on April 23. Players can Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU on Steam ahead of launch, and the Nintendo eShop page will open soon. What’s more, Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU will be playable at Tokyo Game Dungeon 12, which takes place on May 3 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center (Hamamatsucho Hall, 3rd Floor, Booth 3L-8)

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

Alice awakens in a mysterious room and sets off beyond the door.

Outside lies a world that feels strangely nostalgic, yet entirely unknown.

With over 30 uniquely themed areas to explore even places you would never expect!

You are free to wander wherever curiosity leads you.

For reasons unknown, Alice has lost her voice.

But don’t worry? Her first friend, Noir Bunny, will gently guide and support her throughout the journey.

With the Pocket Watch, she can instantly return to her starting room, so there’s no fear of getting lost.

Be brave and keep moving forward.

Examine anything that sparks your interest and delve deeper into the mysteries around you.

Through encounters with peculiar residents, you’ll experience strange and memorable events.

Find outfits to wear as costumes, unlocking new paths.

Collect odd objects in your Encyclopedia and make practical use of the furnishings in your room.

Puzzles, mini-games, and countless interactive moments of experience and discovery are scattered throughout the world.

Though at times, something unsettling may be lurking in the shadows…

And at the end of your exploration, discovery itself transforms into revelation.

System Overview

This is an exploration-driven adventure game in which the protagonist, Alice, uses a transfer device to travel to a variety of worlds.

By gaining new “Outfits” through her experiences, she unlocks paths that were previously unreachable and gradually expands the scope of her journey.

There are over 30 explorable areas, and the order in which you visit them as well as how you approach your exploration is entirely up to the player.

Throughout the adventure, puzzles, mini-games, and countless moments of experience and discovery await.

Characters

Alice

Alice is the protagonist who has wandered into a mysterious world.

Guided purely by curiosity, she slips beyond the door into the unknown.

For reasons unknown, she has lost her voice.

Yet somehow, Noir Bunny and a select few others seem able to understand what she is thinking.

Noir Bunny

A friendly companion Alice meets at the beginning of her journey.

Perhaps able to sense her thoughts, Noir Bunny supports her along the way.

The Pocket Watch carried by Noir Bunny allows Alice to instantly return to a previous location!

A reliable tool for any adventure.

Journey together and enjoy the adventure.

However…

for reasons unknown, some other Black Rabbits seem to resent Alice and may even try to stand in her way.

Machine Child Available Now on PC via Steam

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Saras Rajpal
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Machine Child Available Now on PC via Steam

SYOJO KISHIDAN and JAST have announced that Machine Child is available now on PC via Steam. The game, which costs $19.99, is described as a “nurturing simulation.”

Until April 21, you can purchase the game for $17.99. The game is available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese. Check out the trailer for Machine Child below:

The Steam page describes Machine Child as follows:

In Machine Child, a girl-raising sim crafted by renowned illustrator Ooyari Ashito, you are entrusted with raising a young girl in a quaint town of Maldia. Will you succeed in guiding her to happiness?

A DAUGHTER. A TOWN. A FUTURE IN YOUR HANDS.

Your daughter’s life unfolds through 700+ story events such as little adventures, parties among nobles, and even crossing paths with otherworldly beings. Her journey can unfold into 22 unique endings.

Who Will You Choose?
    • Florine
      • A gentle and straightforward girl, embodying all that is feminine.
    • Cordelia
      • A slightly cheeky and overconfident girl, but kind at heart
    • Chloe
      • A young lady full of maternal warmth and with a gentle personality
DRESS HER UP & EARN HER AFFECTION

Choose from a wide range of outfits unlocked through boutiques and story events, and dress your daughter to reflect the path she is taking. As your bond grows, her responses will change to reflect her affection for you.

MARK THE SEASONS WITH MEMORIES

Seasonal trips unlock unique illustrations that commemorate the moments you share. Each daughter has five scenes for Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and a Special CGs that captures the memories you create together.

FATE REVEALS ITSELF

Collect Inspiration to draw Tarot cards, each shaping your daughter’s path in different ways. Experience 22 Arcana-inspired endings, her future may unfold into something tender and fulfilling or take an unexpected turn.

YOUR DECISIONS DEFINE HER EXPERIENCE

Whether she’s learning new skills, chasing town rumors, browsing the shop, or balancing study with leisure, your choices shape who she becomes. Her destiny is chosen by you, what will it be?

ARTDINK GAME LOG: Aquanaut’s Holiday Releases on April 23 in Japan

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Saras Rajpal
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ARTDINK GAME LOG: Aquanaut’s Holiday Releases on April 23 in Japan

Artdink Corporation has announced that ARTDINK GAME LOG: Aquanaut’s Holiday will release in Japan on April 23. It will be available for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. 

The game will cost 2,420 yen. Further, ARTDINK GAME LOG: Aquanaut’s Holiday will only support Japanese as a language option. It is unknown whether or not it will be available in other regions around the world. Check out the trailer for ARTDINK GAME LOG: Aquanaut’s Holiday below, courtesy of Gematsu:

The Steam page describes ARTDINK GAME LOG: Aquanaut’s Holiday as follows:

ARTDINK GAME LOG Series

ARTDINK GAME LOG is a project to port and re-release game titles previously developed by ARTDINK onto modern gaming hardware.

It serves as a record (log) of ARTDINK‘s game development journey. By reviving past masterpieces using current technology and platforms, it delivers nostalgia and rediscovery to longtime fans, while offering an unprecedented experience to new players.

Curiosity takes a stroll by the sea

“Aquanaut’s Holiday” is a simple 3D adventure game in which you explore a mysterious underwater world aboard a submarine. Released for the PlayStation in 1995, the game has no specific objectives to achieve. It can be considered a pioneer of free-roaming games designed simply to let players enjoy the environment.

What you’ve been looking for is right here

You are an employee of the International Oceanographic Research Institute. Having taken a vacation to rest your weary mind and body, you set off on an underwater adventure aboard the state-of-the-art submarine “Holiday,” entrusted to you by your superior. What you discover in the vast ocean is entirely up to you. You can swim around without a care in the world, interact with the fish, or discover ancient ruins and let your imagination wander to civilizations of the past.

The underwater world is full of freedom and adventure. Take on the challenge of mapping your assigned waters, and you’ll encounter familiar, adorable fish and strange creatures wherever you go. Don’t forget to stack blocks to build artificial reefs. As your artificial reefs grow, more marine life will visit the area. Here, you’re sure to find a sense of peace you won’t find on the ground. Relax and enjoy your holiday, letting your curiosity lead the way.

Scenes from the past come vividly to life

ARTDINK GAME LOG has added a “Remaster Mode.” The textures of the aquatic creatures have been upgraded to high resolution, allowing you to admire their patterns and expressions in detail.

Of course, it also features a “Classic Mode” that lets you enjoy the game just as it was back then. What’s more, by using screen filters like ‘Scanline’ and “CRT,” you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of “those days” when you used to play.

The package also includes the original manual from that era, which explains the background story and how to enjoy the game. Why not return once more to the beautiful underwater world that captivated you back then?

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