Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million Copies Sold

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Resident Evil Requiem 5 million copies sold

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5 million copies sold as of March 4, 2026, less than a week since the game’s launch on February 27. At 5 million copies sold in 5 days, Resident Evil Requiem is one of the fastest-selling games in the franchise.

Capcom confirmed the news in the following press release:

Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) today announced that worldwide sales of Resident Evil Requiem, released on February 27, 2026, surpassed 5 million units.

Resident Evil Requiem is the latest installment in the Resident Evil series, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. The title successfully elevated the essence of survival horror by heightening the interplay between intense fear and exhilarating action. Resident Evil Requiem was developed using RE ENGINE, Capcom’s proprietary game engine, which allowed the company to deliver visuals in photorealistic detail, including the characters’ skin, teary eyes, and flowing hair, as well as the translucency of light. In addition, the title offers a new game experience for a broad fanbase through multiple difficulty settings that accommodate everyone from newcomers to experienced players, as well as allowing players to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives in real-time to suit each player’s individual play styles.

Also, prior to its release, the title garnered significant acclaim from fans around the world, including at Gamescom 2025, Europe’s largest gaming trade show held in August of last year, where it received four awards, such as Most Epic, which is presented to the game that delivers the most breath-taking, awe-inspiring experience.

Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all users by leveraging its industry leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.

Resident Evil Requiem is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

eFootball Kick-Off! Launches on June 3 for Switch 2

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eFootball Kick-Off! Switch 2

Konami has announced that eFootball Kick-Off! will launch on June 3 digitally and exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. eFootball Kick-Off! is the latest game in the eFootball soccer game series, originally known as Pro Evolution Soccer.

eFootball Kick-Off! will feature the “Solo Thrills: World Tour” mode, where players build an original team and enter tournaments around the world. There’s also Quick Match and the “International Cup” mode, which will be available for free with a post-launch update. In International Cup, players can pick their favorite national team and claim the ultimate international prize. On Nintendo Switch 2, eFootball Kick-Off! also takes advantage of GameShare for local play with up to four players. 

Here’s an overview of the game, via Konami and the game’s official website:

Originally known as PES (Pro Evolution Soccer), the ultimate soccer action game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

Experience the excitement of every goal- solo or with everyone! Begin your soccer journey with eFootball Kick-Off!

Take to the field your way.

Build your dream soccer club and compete worldwide in “World Tour” mode! Win matches to acquire new players or use Coins earned through matches to sign legendary players.

In the “International Cup” mode, feel the excitement of soccer’s ultimate festival, held every four years, as national teams battle for global supremacy.

Or, enjoy beginner-friendly modes like six-a-side soccer that creates plenty of goal-scoring opportunities, and the Rank system, where your performance is evaluated and allows you to step up as you improve.

Experience the passion and excitement of soccer, anytime, anywhere—solo or with friends, offline or online.

LET IT DIE Ends Service on September 1, Offline Edition Releases in Fall 2026

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LET IT DIE Offline Edition

GungHo Online Entertainment and Supertrick Games have announced free-to-play action game LET IT DIE will be ending service on September 1. The game will relaunch with an offline version, titled LET IT DIE Offline Edition, in fall 2026. Players may transfer their save data from the free-to-play version to LET IT DIE Offline Edition and retain their progress, according to official news release.

What’s more, Season 2 of survival action roguelite sequel LET IT DIE: INFERNO will begin on March 10 with the introduction of new weapons, a new PvE “Duo Mode,” a lock-on feature, and much more. Season 3 will follow up from June to August 2026 with more new content and features. LET IT DIE: INFERNO is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. 

Previously, Uncle Death confirmed that he would like to bring LET IT DIE: INFERNO to Nintendo Switch 2. The mysterious producer noted that most of the LET IT DIE: INFERNO team at Supertrick Games mostly plays Switch 2 games, and a “highly specialized team” tested the game’s performance on the platform, noting that the game runs just fine. 

LET IT DIE originally launched on December 6, 2016 for PlayStation 4, followed by the Steam version on September 26, 2018. The game has been in service for nearly 10 consecutive years.

Eren the Southpaw Anime Trailer Reveals Opening and Ending Theme Songs

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Eren the Southpaw anime series

A new trailer for the TV anime adaptation of Kappi and nifuni’s Eren the Southpaw (Hidarikiki no Eren) manga has revealed the anime’s opening and ending theme songs. ALI performs the opening theme song “Funkin’ Beautiful feat. ZORN,” and Ima Murasaki performs the ending theme song “New Walk.”

What’s more, a new serialization for the Eren the Southpaw manga is now underway on Shonen Jump+, with its story set in 2026 with a new “competition” in the Meguro Advertising Agency. A new 25th compiled book volume will release on May 1 in Japan. 

The Eren the Southpaw anime premieres on April 7 on TV Tokyo, and the anime’s first three episodes will receive a one-week limited early screening on March 27.

The cast members include:

  • Shōya Chiba as Koichi Asakura 
  • Yumi Uchiyama as Eren Yamagishi
  • Yui Ishikawa as Sayuri Katō
  • Akira Sekine as Akari Kishi
  • Kazuyuki Okitsu as Yūsuke Kamiya
  • Yurina Amami as Yurina Mitsuhashi
  • Kōji Yusa as Hajime Yanagi

Toshimasa Suzuki is directing the anime at Signal.MD and Production I.G. Taku Kishimoto is handling the series scripts, while Takayuki Gotō is the animation character designer. Yuka Fukuchi and Akane Tamai are designing the characters and are also the chief animation directors.

Additional staff members include:

  • Color Key Artist: Mitsuko Sekimoto
  • Art Director: Takeshi Satō
  • Art Setting: Kazuhiro Obata
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Shun Arimura
  • Editing: Jun’ichi Masunaga
  • Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
  • Music: PC Music Club

Kappi’s Eren the Southpaw manga first debuted on the Cake’s web manga service in March 2016. Kappi then launched a remake with art by Nifuni on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ service in October 2017. The manga ended on October 8, 2022, and received an extra chapter in December 2022. The manga’s 23rd and 24th compiled book volumes were also published by Shueisha that December.

Lastly, here’s a description of the series, via the official website:

Halfway through high school, everyone is starting to seriously consider their future career paths. Koichi Asakura, who is aiming to enter an art college to become a designer, is shocked one day by graffiti scrawled on the wall of an art museum.

The artist is Yamagishi Ellen, a left-handed high school girl who has suppressed her talent since a certain incident . Before long, the two come to recognize each other through “drawing,” and Koichi sets out on the path to becoming a designer, while Ellen sets out on the path to becoming a painter.

Neverness to Everness is Coming to MacOS

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Neverness to Everness MacOS

Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Hotta Studio have announced that urban open-world RPG Neverness to Everness will be available on MacOS with cross-platform support, ensuring iPhone and iPad users can also share their progress on Apple Mac devices. More details about the MacOS version of Neverness to Everness will be revealed soon, so stay tuned.

Neverness to Everness will launch on April 29 for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and PC with cross-platform play support on all platforms.Pre-registration is available now with various milestones to meet for rewards at launch. 

The pre-registration milestones offer the following rewards. 

  • 15 million pre-registrations: Beetle Coin x30,000
  • 20 million pre-registrations: Elite Hunter Guide x20
  • 25 million pre-registrations: Fabricated Dice x5
  • 30 million pre-registrations: Character – Haniel x1
  • 35 million pre-registrations: Fabricated Dice x15

What’s more, if the game’s official social media channels reach 5 million total followers globally, players will also receive the “Officer Whisker” glider livery.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Neverness to Everness, via PlayStation Store:

About Neverness to Everness

NTE is a supernatural open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio. The story begins in the city of Hethereau, where you play as the first “unlicensed” Anomaly Hunter. You will join the antique shop Eibon, which relies on taking on Anomaly commissions from the public to stay afloat. Alongside your diverse and extraordinary partners, you’ll explore various urban mysteries, experiencing an array of adventures filled with laughter and tears, and crafting your unique urban saga.

Strange City, Strange Adventures

Welcome to the first stop in your appraisal career—Hethereau, a bustling and open metropolis!

In the bustling Bureau of Anomaly Control hall, hopeful Oddities queue up for their resident permits, while at the train station, an Esper commuter snaps his fingers to clean his work suit in a hurry. On one side of the street, a chaotic chase after Danzaburou is unfolding, while at the other end, a vacationing silver-gloved Butler chats amiably with the owner of a second-hand electronics shop. Everywhere you look, there’s an abundance of intriguingly “abnormal” scenes!

Want to delve deeper into this world where humans and the supernatural coexist? Start your journey in Hethereau to witness, experience, and document it firsthand! The lively and quirky daily life here is a grand adventure in itself.

Interesting Stories, Lighthearted Connections

Today’s Top Story: Rumors swirl about a mysterious pawnshop that only appears on the night of the full moon each month. What will you pledge for your wish?

Breaking News: Taygedo’s romance crisis! Romance and impulsiveness, heartbreak and missed opportunities! Miss Tako, the object of a secret crush, is about to move away from Hethereau with her guarantor. How will the lovestruck otter convey his feelings before it’s too late?

Reliable Insider Info: The photo studio “Film Orbit Studio” has reopened! All members of the Eibon Antique Shop enjoy exclusive discounts!

Weather Update: The Anomaly Rainman is entering an active phase, so be sure to carry rain gear when you go out~

That’s all for today’s “10AM” broadcast. Stay tuned for mysterious Anomalies, unbreakable “Oaths,” and the ever-growing shadow of the colossal “Circle” organization, becoming clearer in the fragmented echoes of “Prophecies”…

Encounters and Bonds

Explore the mysterious shops in secluded alleys, meet the enigmatic shop owners, the high power level bodyguards, the “jack-of-all-trades” robotic butlers, the troublemakers who can’t stay out of problems, and the TV-headed repairmen with curious eating habits!

—As a member of Eibon, you’ll always have energetic companions on your lively adventures!
Expand your social map starting from the bustling Hankaku Street! Courageously meet more faction members and freely add them as “Bagel” friends!

From the harmonious neighborhood of street shops to the unique hunter organizations, countless tales await in the side stories, ready for you to gather friends and forge bonds far and wide!

Customize Your Urban Lifestyle

Freely explore your city, choosing familiar routines or daring to try new things!

Customize your car and speed through bustling streets to feel the city’s heartbeat, or take a ride on the Ghost Train to traverse Anomaly spaces and reach your destination in a flash.

In your downtime, will you visit the old shops on Hankaku Street to browse the secret seasonal goods, or will you purchase a cozy home and redecorate it to your liking?

Listen to your heart, follow your own pace, and immerse yourself in the vibrant city that embraces your trust, rewarding you with colorful, memorable days.

Nintendo Switch Online Adds Mario’s Tennis, Mario Clash and Mario vs. Donkey Kong on March 10

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Mario Day 2026 Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced that classic Virtual Boy titles Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash will be added to Nintendo Switch Online alongside Game Boy Advance title Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Expansion Pack on March 10, which is officially celebrated as Mario Day every year. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members have access to Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics app on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, while Mario vs. Donkey Kong is accessible from the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics app.

Check out the new trailer below, via Nintendo:

On Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access various Nintendo GameCube games right now, including Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Luigi’s Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, SoulCalibur 2, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, and F-ZERO GX. A Nintendo Switch Online-exclusive GameCube controller is also available now. Nintendo will add Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness this month, followed by Pokémon Colosseum and other GameCube games at a later date.

Nintendo launched the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics lineup for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library on February 17. The Virtual Boy accessory for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 is available for $99.99 at the My Nintendo Store. A cardboard version of the Virtual Boy accessory is also available for $24.99 at the My Nintendo Store as well.

Eiichiro Oda Teases Secret of One Piece in New Video

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One Piece manga secret

One Piece manga creator Eiichiro Oda has teased the secret of what the One Piece is and what’s next for Monkey D. Luffy. In a new video, creator Oda writes down the secret, which is subsequently placed in a chest and dropped to bottom of the ocean, leading many One Piece fans to speculate about what this tease could entail.

In addition, the wraparound jacket band for the 114th compiled book volume of the One Piece manga confirmed that the series reached 600 million copies published worldwide. 450 million copies were published in Japan, with the remaining 150 million copies being published outside Japan.

Crunchyroll will stream the final batch of English dub episodes for One Piece Egghead Arc starting March 24 ahead of the Elbaph Arc premiere on April 5. The latest round of English dub releases for Egghead Arc covers episodes 1144 through 1155 as the series shifts to a seasonal format. The anime will continue streaming on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

As previously announced in October, the One Piece Elbaph arc anime will air with a new two-cour structure featuring a maximum of 26 episodes. This change to the seasonal model aims to bring improvements in story pacing and animation quality. Once the Egghead arc concludes this year, One Piece will go on a three-month hiatus from January to March 2026. Among one of the anime’s new cast additions is Kenjiro Tsuda, who voices Shamrock—the Figarland family leader and twin brother of pirate Shanks in the One Piece world.

©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

The One Piece manga has been serialized since July 1997, and fans can read the One Piece manga weekly on VIZ Media and Manga Plus in English.

Invincible VS Reveals Dupli-Kate in New Gameplay Trailer

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Invincible VS Dupli-Kate

Skybound Games and Quarter Up have revealed Dupli-Kate as the latest addition to the Invincible VS launch roster. A new Invincible VS gameplay trailer for Dupli-Kate was also released.

The roster includes many notable names from the animated series, including Invincible, Atom Eve, Bulletproof, Thula, Rex Splode, Battle Beast, Omni-Man, Cecil Stedman, Robot, Monster Girl, Ella Mental, Lucan, Anissa, and Powerplex.

Based on the Invincible comic book and animated series, Invincible VS is a 3v3 tag fighter which will include many fan-favorite characters. Quarter Up, a studio under Skybound, is developing the game. The team is led by some of the developers behind of the 2013 Killer Instinct game. 

Additionally, Invincible VS will feature motion inputs and a Content Creator Mode. After lots of fan feedback, motion inputs will co-exist alongside easy inputs within the game. The new Content Creator Mode will disable all the gore, violence, and blood that could get content creators demonetized on their platforms. 

Invincible VS will release on April 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam. In addition, pre-orders for Invincible VS include the Zero Suit Mark skin and 4 color variants as an added bonus.

#DRIVE Rally is Coming to PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X|S

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#DRIVE Rally

PM Studios and Pixel Perfect Dude have announced that arcade-inspired rally racing game #DRIVE Rally is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 18. Wishlists and pre-orders for #DRIVE Rally will open soon on the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.

#DRIVE Rally is available now for iOS and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The Steam page describes #DRIVE Rally:

#DRIVE Rally not only nails the spirit of the 90s. It reignites it for a new generation of drivers. Whether you’re a veteran of dirt roads or a rookie just looking to get their tires wet, this game will let you redefine speed over and over again.

#DRIVE Rally 1.0 Main Features:

      • Redefined Arcade Racing – easy to pick up, challenging to master.
      • Local Party Mode – up to 12 players take turns racing for the top spot in leaderboard!
      • Free Roam Mode with collectibles – explore and unlock interior decors.
      • Global Leaderboards with saved Ghosts – chase records and race yourself.
      • 6 Passionate Co-Drivers with their own Championships – complete them and unlock more cars.
      • 25 Customizable Legendary Cars – each in 3 rally classes.
      • Over 600 km of Rally Stages in 6 iconic locations – from snowy Finland to the deserts of the USA.
      • Perfect shots with Photo Mode – capture your rally moments.
      • Controller and Wheel Support – including force feedback.
      • Steam Deck Verified – play anywhere, anytime.
#DRIVE World

From the sunny landscapes of Dry Crumbs, through the whispering woods of Holzberg, to the chilly wilderness of Revontuli. Take a journey to a diverse world you haven’t experienced in racing games before.

Legendary Cars

Jump behind the wheel of legendary rally cars, including Das Holzwagen, The Doggo, The Bobond, and many more. We’re going 90s this time, so there’s also going to be new stuff. Das Sandsturm and Celestia just for a start!

Passionate Co-Drivers

Your co-driver can be your biggest cheerleader and toughest judge. It’s a partnership that thrives on performance and emotions! Their goal is to assist your performance with helpful directions and navigation, critical to informing your next maneuver, and tips on improving your performance – sometimes delivered a little too passionately.

#DRIVE Design
Build your cars from the ground up to match your racing style and rally your way. Personalize the body, the paintwork, the decals, and then add that little cherry on top with custom decorations.
#DRIVE Arcade Mechanics

Simple enough for beginners yet addictively challenging and demanding in its depth. It’s a handling system designed to bring back joy to racing games.

Retro Revival

#DRIVE Rally is packed with throwbacks, nods, and Easter eggs that’ll make any car enthusiast take a trip down memory lane.

Photo Mode
Get creative and capture your greatest #DRIVE Rally moments. Adjust the angles, switch filters, go crazy. Create the perfect shot and then share it with your friends.
#DRIVE Community

Ready to dive deeper into the world of #DRIVE? Join our Discord server where every
member is a co-driver.

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 Premieres April 4 with Half-Year Run

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Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun Season 4 premiere

The staff of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 confirmed that the anime will premiere on April 4 on NHK Educational at 6:25 p.m. JST / 5:25 a.m. EST. Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 will run for half a year with 24 episodes over two cours. Crunchyroll will stream the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and India.

Makoto Moriwaki is the chief director of the fourth season alongside director Ayaka Tsujihashi. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu handles the series composition, Yumiko Hara is the character designer, and Akimitsu Honma is the composer. Bandai Namco Pictures handles animation production. Penthouse is performs the opening theme song “Ichi Ni no San.”

Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun Season 4 visual
© 西修 (秋田書店) ／魔入りました！入間くん製作委員会

The first season of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun premiered in October 2019 on NHK Educational, followed by the second season in April 2021 and the third season in October 2022. Crunchyroll is streaming the entire series with English subs and dubs. 

Here’s an overview of the series, via Crunchyroll:

Suzuki Iruma, human, 14, one day finds himself taken against his will into the world of demons. To add to his predicament, his doting owner and self-appointed “Grandpa” is the chair-demon at his new school. In order to survive, Iruma must deal with a haughty student who challenges him to a duel, a girl with adjustment issues, and so many more scary beings! Can this ultimate pacifist dodge the slings and arrows that are flung his way? As he struggles frantically, Iruma’s innate kindness begins to win over enemies.

Lastly, Osamu Nishi launched the manga in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine in March 2017, and the series is still ongoing.

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