Neptunia Unlimited Revealed for PS4, PS5, Switch and Switch 2

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March 19, 2026

Compile Heart has announced Neptunia Unlimited, the next mainline entry in the long-running Neptunia series. Neptunia Unlimited will release on August 27 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Rie Tanaka performs the game’s theme song titled “Muteki no Kizuna -Re:boot & Update-.”

The game costs 8,580 yen, and the PlayStation 4 version is digital-only. Further, a Neptunia Unlimited Limited Edition will cost 19,800 yen and feature the physical game, a special box with packaging illustration by Tsunako, premium art book, soundtrack CD, the Season Pass, and a Divine Cross promotional card.

Here is an overview of the game from its official website, via Gematsu:

Story

It was the “first meteorite” that signaled the end of the world.

While everything was swallowed up in despair, only one remained—the Goddess Neptune—in the white void.

Guided by a mysterious voice, and with a number etched upon her cheek…

—The mark of another chance to face the end.

Neptune’s “Retry” activates, triggering a cycle of “Endings” and “Beginnings.”

Encounters with new allies and enemies…

Overcoming countless defeats, Neptune and company confront the “True End.”

To save the world from its impending doom, the Goddesses now soar into a new spacetime—!

Characters

- - Neptune / Purple Heart (voiced by Rie Tanaka)
  - Rouge / Red Heart (voiced by Hana Shimano)
  - Ciel / Blue Heart (voiced by Momoka Terasawa)
  - Anna and Lot / Eclipse Heart (voiced by Yukino Nishizono)
  - Noire / Black Heart (voiced by Asami Imai)
  - Blanc / White Heart (voiced by Kana Asumi)
  - Vert / Green Heart (voiced by Rina Satou)

Systems

- - Flying Goddesses – The Goddesses can take flight as they please! Enemies and mechanics unique to the skies will appear. Soar through the skies on a new adventure!
  - End Battles – In End Battles, every Goddess participates! The Goddesses take on an overwhelming battle against a colossal End Boss. By utilizing End Counter Skills, you can block the End Boss’ large-scale special attacks, as well as strike it with powerful attacks.

Crunchyroll to Stream Black Torch Anime in July 2026

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March 19, 2026

Crunchyroll has announced that it will be streaming the TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki’s Black Torch manga when it premieres in July 2026. Black Torch will be streaming worldwide, excluding Asia, on Crunchyroll.

The Japanese main cast of the Black Torch anime includes:

Ryota Suzuki as Jiro Azuma
Yoji Ueda as Rago
Sayaka Sembongi as Ichika Kishimojin
Junya Enoki as Reiji Kirihara
Reina Ueda as Hana Usami
Junichi Suwabe as Ryosuke Shiba

Black Torch will receive an English dub with AJ Beckles starring as protagonist Jiro Azuma.

Black Torch key visual — ©Tsuyoshi Takaki/Shueisha, Project BLACK TORCH

The Black Torch manga series was first serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square and Shonen Jump+ between 2017 and 2018. VIZ Media publishes the manga in English.

Lastly, here’s a synopsis of the story, via Crunchyroll:

Jiro Azuma is not your average high schooler. Hailing from a long line of ninja, Jiro has been brought up by his grandfather in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi. Jiro also happens to be a particularly skilled communicator able to converse with the animal world. But life takes an abrupt turn thanks to a mysterious encounter in the forest with an injured black cat named Rago.

Only, Rago’s feline appearance is deceiving…
It turns out the “ordinary” cat is the stuff of mononoke legend–the Black Star of Doom!

Swarming in the shadows are more mononoke, eager to exploit Rago’s uniquely immense powers. To fight back against the tide of dark spirits, the undercover Bureau of Espionage is poised to seek and destroy.

Of course, everyone has their motives when it comes to Rago’s powers. But Jiro and Rago are ready.

A shinobi clash between boy and mononoke is about to ignite!

Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Adds 5-Star Phantom Thief Kasumi Yoshizawa

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March 19, 2026

SEGA has released the Version 3.4 update for Persona5: The Phantom X featuring a Persona 5 Royal special event, titled Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 1. Kasumi Yoshizawa (Codename: Violet) also joins the roster as a new 5-star Phantom Thief, and players can login to redeem free gifts from the Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 login bonus campaign.

Kasumi Yoshizawa makes her debut in Laboratory Arc Part 1, which sees the Phantom Thieves of Persona5: The Phantom X and Persona 5: Royal team up in an original story. With Kasumi, players can explore a new Palace with challenging boss battles to earn rewards like Gold Tickets and Platinum Milicoins for Contracts (gacha), along with 8-Sided Dice, Loaded Dice, and Abnormal Rebel Coins. Abnormal Rebel Coins can exchanged for rewards at the exchange shop, and the event ends April 2 at 1:59 a.m. UTC.

Persona5: The Phantom X players can use the dice they’ve earned from Laboratory Arc Part 1 to explore Mementos, where various events will occur and give players opportunities to earn rewards. After a certain point, players will run into the boss of that route, which much be defeat to proceed further. Players can also collect Flowers during exploration to exchange for Gold Tickets, Kagura Bells and other rewards.

Defeating powerful bosses based on Distortion Level will reward you with more Loaded Dice and Joy Medals, which can be exchanged for Wonder’s exclusive weapon and other rewards. Once a level is cleared, stamina mode will be unlocked, giving players more opportunities to earn Abnormal Rebel Coins and other rewards by consuming stamina and defeating the boss.

Kazumi Yoshizawa will also appear at Café Leblanc in Yongen-Jaya, and you can earn various rewards by completing related City Life activities. Available as a 5-star Bless Assassin, Kasumi may be drawn from the Most Wanted Phantom Idol Contract, which has a higher drop rate for certain Phantom Thieves. Her exclusive 5★ weapon is also available from the Arms Deals: Silent Pistol through April 16 at 1:59 a.m. (UTC).

To celebrate the update, a new login bonus event is now available through April 2 at 1:59 a.m. UTC. Log in for 7 days to earn a total of 7 Platinum Milicoins, which can be used for Arms Deals. In addition, a total of 600 Meta Jewels have been sent to all players as a token of appreciation for watching the official broadcast Persona X-stream Ver. 3.4.

Persona5: The Phantom X is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam.

Shenmue III Enhanced is Coming to Switch 2, Physical Editions Revealed

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March 19, 2026

ININ Games and YS NET have announced that Shenmue III Enhanced is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the previously announced PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will be a full physical cartridge release, and pre-orders for the Shenmue III Enhanced Special and Collector’s Editions are now available at ININ Games Online Store. Fans can also look forward to a special message from Yu Suzuki, who personally addresses the community in the latest trailer.

Shenmue III Enhanced Collector's Edition

Here are the key features of Shenmue III Enhanced, courtesy of ININ Games:

Enhanced Graphics & Performance – Sharper textures, richer details, faster load times, and smoother gameplay.
4K Texture Uplift – Refined, more detailed environments and characters.
DLSS/FSR Support – High-quality upscaling without sacrificing performance (supported platforms only).
Increased NPC Density – The city village Niaowu feels more alive with more characters populating the streets.
Classic Camera Mode – An optional camera perspective inspired by Shenmue I & II, alongside the modern view.
Gameplay Tweaks – Optional stamina system adjustments, health restoration before fights, and reduced money barriers for smoother progression.
Improved Interactions – Cutscene and conversation skip options, expanded QTE timing window for more accessible gameplay.
Menu & UX Enhancements – Streamlined navigation and helpful purchase alerts.
Optionality First – All major changes can be toggled to preserve the original experience for purists.

Moreover, owners of the original Shenmue III on PlayStation 4 and PC will be offered an upgrade path to Shenmue III Enhanced.

All three Shenmue games are available now for PlayStation 4 and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam, and you can read Final Weapon’s review of Shenmue III here. Shenmue: The Animation is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Echoes of Aincrad Gets a New Gameplay Trailer

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March 19, 2026

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer for upcoming Sword Art Online action RPG Echoes of Aincrad. The gameplay trailer follows up on the recent announcement trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, which revealed the game’s July 10 release date.

Echoes of Aincrad launches on July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and pre-orders are available now for the Standard Edition ($69.99), Deluxe Edition ($89.99), Ultimate Edition ($109.99), and Aincrad Edition (Bandai Namco Store exclusive, $149.99).

Available in all versions of Echoes of Aincrad and as an early unlock for the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, the new Death Game Mode is reference to the consequence that players of the in-universe MMORPG experience if they run out of health and dies in the game—permadeath. Upon death, Echoes of Aincrad will delete the player’s save data on the 2nd and 3rd slots, which are the slots that Death Game Mode supports.

In addition, the official Japanese website for Echoes of Aincrad confirmed that the single-player game doesn’t support HDR. The performance specifications per platform were also revealed:

PlayStation 5 – 4K at 60 FPS max frame rate
Xbox Series X – 4K at 60 FPS max frame rate
Xbox Series S – 1440p at 60 FPS max frame rate
PC (Steam) – 720p to 4K supported, unlimited frame rate

Sci-Fi Turn-Based RPG STARBITES Launches on May 21

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March 19, 2026

NIS America has announced that IKINAGAMES-developed sci-fi turn-based RPG STARBITES launches on May 21 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack will be available for $4.99.

A Limited Edition will be available for $44.99 featuring the STARBITES Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or PlayStation 5), Collector’s Box, the “Journey to STARBITES” Artbook, Original Soundtrack, Lukida’s Sweet Ride Acrylic Stand, Metal Motorbot Pin Set, and Lukida and Friends Rubber Keychain Set.

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

The planet ‘Bitter’, turned into a desert due to the effects of the space war The fate of a girl, who made a living by finding parts and treasures scattered across the desert as remnants of the war, begins to change completely due to the ‘Oracle’.

Strangely transformed mechas, increasingly aggressive AI, and abnormal phenomena across the planet… Explore countless secrets hidden on the devastated planet thrown into chaos by energy strikes. Build relationships with various characters and acquire new information to face the anomalies occurring all over and move towards the truth!

The Starbites

Starbites (STARBITES) is a story-driven RPG where you meet various companions and strengthen your partner mecha while adventuring on the devastated planet “Bitter” in the aftermath of the space war. You will become the debris collector Lukida in Delight City, collecting spaceship parts and relics, and embark on an adventure with the laid-back and kind drinker Gwen-Dol and the calm engineer Badger, who supports the Lukida and Gwen-Dol duo.

…Will Lukida reach the truth at the end of the universe?

‘Delight City’, where people with their own stories live on the planet “Bitter”

The tower-shaped ‘Delight City’ is a cheerful, free, and unique city. Though it is slowly getting buried in sand. People gathered in the city trade their materials and information to survive day by day.

There is a ‘hidden area’ in the city that no one has found yet. Discover various NPCs and special objects to find clues and progress the story to unlock new floors.

An adventure to discover new areas by exploring the desert planet

Each chapter awaits you with terrifying bosses and even stronger new companions. What kind of world do they know? Meet companions, build bonds, and listen to their stories.

Ride your reliable partner, the ‘Mecha’, and set off on an adventure in the desolate desert! The world shaped by sand is vast, and the secrets hidden within might be even greater.

Turn-based battles on your own mechas. Drivers High breaks the stereotype that turn-based battles are boring!

When attacking or getting hit by enemies, the DH gauge charges, and once full, you can use Drivers High. When activated, you can immediately act again regardless of the timeline order! Use Drivers High strategically with enhanced skills that change attributes, add effects, and increase power to break enemy strategies and enjoy thrilling battles!

Strengthen your mecha with materials obtained from adventures

Defeat enemies in battles to earn rewards or collect materials while exploring fields to obtain various items! You can strengthen your mecha with weapons, armor, engines, and cores, and enjoy the game with your custom-styled mecha!

Build a strategic party with companions having various abilities!

Form strategic parties with companions who have unique mechas as battle members and support members. Organize your party according to the situation to gain an advantage in battles. The flow of the battlefield is in your hands!

A captivating story beneath the planet

You will embark on a journey to unravel the tragic stories and secrets of the vast universe. With a solid scenario, engaging production, and the passionate performances of voice actors bringing life to the characters, an immersive story unfolds as you and your companions navigate through it to reach the truth!

Pokémon TCG Pocket Reveals New Mega Shine Themed Booster Pack

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March 19, 2026

The Pokémon Company has announced the Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Shine booster pack will launch on March 25. Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Shine marks the debut of Mega‑Evolved Shiny Pokémon, with appearances from Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar. The new cards will feature dynamic Pokémon illustrations with effects that shimmer as it’s being tilted.

What’s more, players can look forward to the following upcoming events this April:

Mega Shine Emblem Event (late March to early April): Players can compete in battles for a chance to obtain new emblems, shinedust, and other items.
Community Week Event (early April): Players can trade and share cards to obtain trade hourglasses, special accessories, and other rewards.
Slowpoke Drop Event (early-to-mid April): Players can take on special solo battles to obtain B Series promo packs vol. 6.
Wonder Pick Event (mid-to-late April): Promo cards featuring Gastly and Wigglytuff will appear in wonder picks. During this event period, there will also be missions that allow players to obtain an event shop ticket which can be exchanged for a promo card at the Shop.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now for Android and iOS. Last year, Pokémon TCG Pocket took home the iPhone Game of the Year 2025 award and Google Play Best Game of 2025 award.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC Character Blue Mary Launches March 26

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March 19, 2026

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC character Blue Mary

SNK has announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2 DLC character Blue Mary will release on March 26. Blue Mary is voiced by Allegra Clark in English and Sarah Emi Bridcutt in Japanese.

In Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Blue Mary hears word of Geese’s legacy and the Sacred Scrolls, compelling her to take action in the King of Fighters, the martial arts tournament being held by the mysterious Stroheim, in Arcade Mode. Players can experience her single-player RPG adventure in Episodes of South Town, which sees her investigate the disappearance of young Markey after a call from SWAT officer and guardian Kevin Rian.

Previously, SNK released Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2 DLC character Nightmare Geese, voiced by Richard Epcar in English and Kong Kuwata in Japanese. Nightmare Geese also arrived with a new story in Episodes of South Town, or EOST for short. In his single-player RPG adventure, Nightmare Geese is unaware of how much time has passed since his death, or if the incident even happened at all. Players may follow Nightmare Geese as he traces the movements of individuals around him, including those he knew in life and those who emerged after his demise.

Lastly, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Season Pass 2 is available now for $19.99 and includes Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Wolfgang Krauser, and two mystery characters.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is Coming to Switch 2 on March 26

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March 19, 2026

Ember Lab has announced that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will release on March 26 for Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version of Kena: Bridge of Spirits includes the Anniversary DLC, which features Charmstones, Spirit Guide Trials, Kena outfits, and accessibility features. The game also features New Game Plus.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game’s sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC.

Lastly, the Steam page describes Kena: Bridge of Spirits as follows:

Kena: Bridge of Spirits: a story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, Kena’s adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Build your Team

Timid and illusive spirits scattered throughout the forest, the Rot maintain balance by decomposing dead and rotting elements.

- Find and collect the Rot hidden around the village.
- Unlock new powerful Rot abilities the more of them you discover.
- Clear the corruption from the village using the Rot’s powers.

Explore a Charming World

Untangle the mystery of the village’s strange curse as you discover secrets and draw on the power from the Spirit Realm to restore this once-majestic world.

- - Explore every nook and cranny of the village to uncover secrets and rewards.
  - Discover collectable Rot Hats to customize your Rot companions.
  - Locate and deliver Spirit Mail left behind by lost spirits to open up new areas.

Engage in Fast-Paced Combat

Take on Corrupt Spirits, trapped and unable to move on, as they challenge Kena at every turn.

- - Hone your skills with various melee and ranged attacks.
  - Command the powers of your Rot companions with their powerful Rot Actions.
  - Upgrade your abilities and powers to become a skilled Spirit Guide.

Two Point Museum Update Adds Angry Birds and Spring Seasonal Content

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March 19, 2026

SEGA and Two Point Studios have released a new update for Two Point Museum featuring new Angry Birds content in the Digiverse expedition map, alongside spring seasonal content. The latest Digiverse rift lets Two Point Museum players employ Red and the crew to excite guests and fend off Bad Piggies at the exhibits. What’s more, the first opens up Piggy Island and its points of interest: Cobalt Plateaus, Bamboo Forest and Pig City. There are nine exhibits to collect, along with new Angryverse-inspired items, wallpaper, and flooring.

In addition to the Angry Birds collaboration, the latest Two Point Museum update brings new spring-themed content and quality-of-life changes. Players can get new Curator-Class rewards for better museum management and outdoor items such as Picnic Tables for a warmer theme. Briny Bay will also be full of marine life for water exhibits.

In addition, there will be two new points of interest that make up the Easter Isles, hidden away in Scorched Earth. There will be three more exhibits, and players can lure in customers with chocolate egg baskets and new Chocolate Cake Kiosks, just in time for Easter.

Lastly, Two Point Museum is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. The latest update is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and it’s coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2.