Double Fine Announces Kiln, Releases in Spring 2026

Double Fine Announces Kiln, Releases in Spring 2026

During the recent Xbox Developer Direct, Double Fine announced a new game titled Kiln, which will release in Spring 2026. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. 

Kiln is a multiplayer action game themed entirely around pottery. Here, you create your own pot in a deeply immersive experience, where you can choose to make a massive vase, or a smaller bowl, among other things. Depending on the shape of your pot, your attacks will vary. One of the major modes requires you to compete in a 4v4 race to deliver water using your pot to the opposing team’s kiln and snuff out the flame at the core. Double Fine also confirmed that it will release a closed beta soon and that it plans to continue to update the game, even after launch.

Check out the first trailer for Kiln below:

Double Fine has worked on countless beloved games over the years. This includes Psychonauts, Costume Quest, Grim Fandango, Broken Age, and the remastered versions of Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle. Its most recent game, Keeper, is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Lastly, the description of the first trailer for Kiln features an outline of the upcoming game:

Get Fired Up for the Throwdown

Kiln is a pottery power-fantasy that celebrates both Creativity and Destruction: the pleasure that comes from both making beautiful things, and then smashing those things to smithereens.

Create your pot, grab your friends, and join a team of colorful spirits who face off against one another in online arenas, where the ceramic creations you sculpt on a pottery wheel become the bodies you bring into battle.

Game Freak’s Action RPG Beast of Reincarnation Launches in Summer 2026

Beast of Reincarnation

Fictions and Game Freak have announced new action RPG Beast of Reincarnation will launch in summer 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Microsoft Store and Steam. Beast of Reincarnation will be available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on day one.

What’s more, Game Freak director 

 

Get the full details below:

4026 AD — The Journey of Emma and Koo

The protagonists of this story, Emma and Koo, meet in a land to the East.

Emma was born afflicted by “blight,” which has granted her the power to manipulate plants. Void of both memory and emotion, Emma is shunned and feared by those around her, living a life of total isolation.

Koo, on the other hand, is what’s known as a “malefact”: a creature that poses a dire threat to this world. Emma bears the burden of a “sealer,” a role that requires her to hunt these malefacts and absorb their blight into her own body.

Though their existences should be fundamentally incompatible, the wheels of fate begin to turn when Emma and Koo cross paths. Eventually, their journey takes them to the far West, where they must confront the “Beast of Reincarnation”—the source of all blight. In this world, the influence of the blight can cause the environment to shift abruptly, transforming the landscape into a dense, overgrown forest. These “blighted forests” are generated by the giant malefacts known as “Nushi.” Emma and Koo must fight their way through these forests and the malefacts to take down the Nushi. To ultimately defeat the Beast of Reincarnation, Emma and Koo have to absorb the Nushi’s immense power and acquire their respective skills.

A One-Person, One-Dog Action RPG

Beast of Reincarnation is a “one-person, one-dog action RPG.”

The gameplay blends two styles: the protagonist, Emma, fights using fast-paced katana action, while Koo supports her with powerful skills triggered via a command-based system, similar to a turn-based RPG.

In this game, you don’t have to rely on raw action skills alone to survive. By performing a parry against enemy attacks with Emma, you earn points that can be used to unleash Koo’s abilities.

You can open Koo’s command menu at any time – and Koo possesses a wide range of skills designed to handle a variety of combat situations. Whenever you’re in a pinch, Koo is always there for you. While you are selecting Koo’s skills from the menu, combat slows down. This gives you the breathing room to assess the battlefield and strategize your comeback.

We placed a high priority on this sense of “tempo.” Rather than forcing players to rely solely on split-second reflexes in high-pressure situations, we wanted to create moments where you can pause, think carefully, and fight with the tactical mindset of a command-based RPG.

Furthermore, the game features three difficulty settings. In addition to the standard Normal Mode, we have included a highly challenging Hard Mode, as well as a Story Mode. In Story Mode, the parry timing is more forgiving, and enemy damage is reduced.

To add even more depth to combat, you can equip items called Spirit Stones. These stones grant various effects based on your actions during battle. You can also find new katanas for Emma and Charms for Koo through exploration, each providing unique specialized bonuses. By combining these elements, players can build and customize their own unique combat style.

A Story Where Everyone Has a Big Secret

Both Emma and Koo carry a heavy secret. Throughout the game, they will cross paths with allies who offer their support, who are also bound by their own great secrets. These mysteries intertwine with Emma and Koo’s journey, adding colors and depth to the multi-layered story.

There is still so much more we want to show you, but there is one thing in particular I want everyone to remember. It is a vital rule concerning this world: “Never look up at the sky.” An ancient legend of this world warns that “something” is floating up there. But please… for your own sake, do not try to see it for yourselves.

Forza Horizon 6 Launches on May 19, Pre-Orders Now Available

Forza Horizon 6

Xbox Game Studios have announced 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, with a PlayStation 5 version set to release at a later date. Forza Horizon 6 will be available with Xbox Game Pass as well. 

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.

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. 

Forza Horizon 6 is available to wishlist now on the Microsoft Store and PC via Steam. The latter describes the game as follows:

Your journey to a Horizon Legend starts now – Japan Awaits!

EXPERIENCE TOKYO, HORIZON’S LARGEST EVER CITY

Welcome to Japan, a place where the stunning contrasts of rural and urban come together as you uncover the secrets hidden within Horizon’s most dense map yet, full of verticality, diverse biomes and spectacular driving experiences. Cruise the suburbs and iconic downtown streets or challenge yourself in the docks and industrial districts of Tokyo City, the largest ever urban area in a Forza Horizon game, and the home for car enthusiasts.

FEEL IMMERSED IN JAPANESE CAR CULTURE

Drive over 550 real-world cars, including some much loved and fan favorite JDM classics, featuring cutting-edge engine audio and updated steering animations with up to 540 degrees of wheel rotation. As you explore Japan, collect special Forza Edition cars fitted with extreme modifications and find rare Aftermarket Cars to test drive and buy. Your path to making a name for yourself will see you meet the Legends of the Horizon Festival, participate in Touge Battles, and experience authentic stories rooted in Japan’s legendary car culture.

RACE AND DISCOVER IN JAPAN

In Forza Horizon 6, you will explore a vast campaign of discovery and Festival racing, playable solo and in co-op with your friends.* You’ll start as a tourist and must prove you’ve got what it takes to join the Horizon Festival as a rookie driver, all while you Discover Japan and complete your Collection Journal. Qualify for the Festival in the Horizon Invitational, then rise through the ranks in progressively faster cars and earn new Wristbands to become a Horizon Legend. Your newfound status will grant you access to Legend Island, an exclusive space reserved for the greatest drivers.

MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD YOURS

Your journey will see you purchase gorgeous homes in Japan, each with customizable garages – allowing you to create the ideal spaces to showcase your car collection, or you can download layouts shared online by the community. Unlock the Estate, a mountain valley where you can build freely in the open world, creating nearly anything you can imagine. And for your favorite cars, those can be upgraded with body kits and new Forza Aero options, as well as the ability to paint custom liveries on windows.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY IN MULTIPLAYER

This Festival is always better with your friends.* Seamlessly participate in Time Attack Circuits and Drag Meets or show off your customized cars at Car Meets. Earn new co-op LINK skills with other players, compete in Spec Racing Championships, or jump into the Horizon Multiplayer modes you know and love including The Eliminator and nailbiting Hide & Seek.

BUILD TOGETHER, ANYWHERE IN JAPAN

Create with unprecedented freedom anywhere in Japan as you build custom events with your friends in CoLab, the upgraded EventLab toolset – now featuring multiplayer support and the ability to build literally anywhere in the world. Share your masterpieces for everyone to play and discover an always evolving catalog of exciting new content created by the community.

THE FESTIVAL FOR EVERY DRIVER

Hit the open road in our most approachable Horizon game yet. Our customization options include Granular High Contrast Mode, Car Proximity Radar, American and British Sign Language, and AutoDrive, allowing players to experience the beautiful cars, hit music and spectacular locations of the Horizon Festival.

Discover your Legend, and Explore the Contrasts and Culture of Japan.

The Witch’s Bakery is Coming to Switch 2

The Witch's Bakery

Silver Lining Interactive and Sunny Lab have announced side-scrolling adventure RPG The Witch’s Bakery is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in Q2 2026. Physical editions of The Witch’s Bakery for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 will be sold for $34.99.

Lastly, the Steam page describes the game as follows:

The Witch’s Bakery is a cozy Adventure RPG about a joyful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris. She has one special power: she can see into people’s heart and heal emotions through magic!

You play as Lunne, who has just arrived in the city! Each day is split into three phases:

    • Daytime, where Lunne manages her bakery and serves clients with her team of friends.

    • Evening, where Lunne explores Paris, builds relationships, discovers the city’s secrets and goes inside her friends’ troubled heart.

    • Night, where Lunne rests, improves her magic, decorates her bakery and spends time in her cosy atelier.

The story progresses through the days as you earn experience, money, and fame, meet new friends and heal their heart.

Once your work day is done, you can visit several districts of Paris to meet with main characters, engage in activities to learn new skills, buy books for new recipes, etc.

The above example is “Le Quai des Bouquinistes” located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris! This place is known for its book sellers and its collectors of various entertainment goods, like vinyls, posters, old magazines… But also, of course, for the beautiful Notre-Dame.

Each district has its own characters, activities and shops!

Pokémon TCG Pocket Reveals New Fantastical Parade Expansion

Pokémon TCG Pocket Fantastical Parade

The Pokémon Company has announced the Pokémon TCG Pocket Fantastical Parade expansion launches on January 29 alongside a free update. Pokémon TCG Pocket Fantastical Parade introduces new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, with the Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon making its debut as Teal Mask Ogerpon ex.

What’s more, there will be new booster packs featuring Mega Gardevoir, and a number of new features will be introduced. A new message feature lets players choose from preset messages to share whether they’d like to trade for a wishlisted card or a card in an alternate language, encouraging more trade opportunities. In addition, a new random battle option will be available for solo battle, allowing players to participate in a random battle where an opponent’s deck will be a surprise until the battle begins.

Previously, the Pokémon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze Booster Pack was made available on December 17, 2025. The Crimson Blaze Booster Pack marked the in-game debut of fan-favorite Mega-Evolved Pokémon like Mega Charizard Y, Mega Venusaur and Mega Blastoise as Mega Evolution Pokémon ex. An assortment of new cards with research lab-themed illustrations were also made available.

The results of the 2025 Apple’s App Store Awards are in, with Pokémon TCG Pocket taking home the iPhone Game of the Year 2025 award. Pokémon TCG Pocket also recently took home the Google Play Best Game of 2025 award. 

Lastly, Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now for Android and iOS.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Update 2.0.1 Brings Bug Fixes for Mega Dimension DLC

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Update 2.0.1

The Pokémon Company has released the version 2.0.1 update for Pokémon Legends: Z-A with some new features and a slew of bug fixes and adjustments for the Mega Dimension DLC. Specifically, Pokémon Legends: Z-A update 2.0.1 adds the ability to purchase multiple Berries at once at food stalls, and the amount of Mega Shards that can be carried has been increased from 999 to 9,999.

Read up on the patch notes below:

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Update 2.0.1 Patch Notes

Adjustments Applied for Obtaining Items:

  • When purchasing Berries from a food stall, you can now purchase multiple Berries at once.
  • After beginning the story of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC, you will be able purchase Berries from the clerk at Nouveau Café’s Truck No. 3.
  • The maximum number of Mega Shards you can carry has been increased from 999 to 9,999.

Fixes Applied for the Following Confirmed Issues Related to Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Content:

  • When using moves in certain pockets of hyperspace, Pokémon may sometimes have faced a different direction from the intended target.
  • There were cases in which the weather remained sunny and did not change.
  • Shiny Pokémon obtained prior to the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension may not have been registered to the Mega Evolution Pokédex, even if their Mega Stones were obtained after becoming available in the DLC.
  • During missions, images from unrelated scenes may occasionally have been displayed.
  • Players may not have been able to complete side mission 188 “Start Special Scanning!” even after earning the maximum number of survey points. (Players who are already experiencing this issue should be able to progress after entering and exiting hyperspace.)

Lastly, Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension is available for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in the Nintendo eShop. 

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Releases on March 26

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Releases on March 26

Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park will release on March 26. Additionally, the previously announced talking flower peripheral will release on March 12 for $34.99. 

The new edition includes a wide variety of different minigames via the Attraction Central in Bellabel Park. These minigames can be played both online, with friends/family locally, and via GameShare. Additionally, Camp Central is a new training camp offered by the Toads, which feature new challenges for players to sink into.

It also adds new levels where you must hunt the Koopalings, Rosalina and Co-Star Luna as new playable characters, and an assist mode. Those who already own the original version of Wonder will only have to pay $20 to upgrade to the Switch 2 edition. Check out the trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park below:

Additionally, the upcoming Talking Flower peripheral also received a new trailer. The trailer outlines its features, such as its ability to talk at select times of the day, sense the room temperature and comment on it, and supports multiple different languages. Check out the trailer for the Talking Flower: 

Super Mario Bros Wonder is Nintendo’s fastest selling Mario game ever with 4.3 million copies sold in just two weeks. The version 1.0 release was relatively bug free, helping it become one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2023 with a high review score from Final Weapon.

Lastly, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is available now for Nintendo Switch. The Switch 2 edition will release on March 26, 2026. 

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (Switch 2) Review – Good, But Could Be Better

The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Review

Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has earned its reputation for being a legendary RPG full of depth and player agency, and a game that has been ported to almost every system imaginable since launch. It’s been a tradition of mine to revisit the world of Tamriel every few years or so with a new build and idea in mind for how I’ll approach the game’s story and hundreds of hours of content. This game defies repetition in my mind, no matter how many times I’ve explored Skyrim’s vistas, ruins and caverns. Once more, I’m thrusted back into this familiar world in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Despite Skyrim being a 14-year-old game at this point, there’s still so much to unpack here, both good and bad.

It’s been eight years since Skyrim came to Nintendo Switch in 2017, marking the franchise’s debut on Nintendo platforms. Skyrim hits different on a portable platform, but at that time, I still knew that Skyrim was somewhat limited on the platform from what it would eventually become now. After all, Skyrim Special Edition was limited to just 720p in handheld mode on Switch—a fraction of the 4K resolution that Switch 2 is capable of outputting. That begs the question, is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition worth it on Switch 2? Personally, yes because I love Skyrim, but I know there are some issues with this release that need to be ironed out.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 Brings Some Improvements, with a Catch

To preface this, I actually waited for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition to come to Switch 2 before making a purchase, since I mostly spent time with the original PC and Switch versions of Skyrim. Thus far, I’m having a great time with the Switch 2 version, despite some of its drawbacks. Firstly, Skyrim Anniversary Edition brings big graphic and technical improvements, including faster load times, volumetric lighting, reworked foliage, further LOD (level-of-detail) draw-out distance, improved screen space reflections, bloom and depth-of-field effects, and an internal resolution increase. This is in addition to the returning Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn DLCs, along with a large curated selection of Creation Club content being sprinkled into the base game.

From the moment I arrived in Whiterun, I began to get a lot of the new Creation Club quests, and they fit in really nicely with standard progression. When stacked on top of an RPG with hundreds of hours worth of content, a single playthrough of Skyrim Anniversary Edition can feel vastly different compared to past runs. There’s a slew of new materials, weapons and gear, and consumables associated with Skyrim Anniversary Edition, and the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Champion’s Tunic from The Legend of Zelda series are also back. 

On Switch 2, the internal resolution is being upscaled via DLSS for a clean 4K output in docked mode, albeit at a slightly lower 1440p resolution. In handheld mode, Skyrim Anniversary Edition is running at 1080p with sharp image quality. When it comes to frame rate, the Switch 2 version is quite a strange one, for better or worse preference-wise. Following one of the Switch 2 version’s post-launch patches, the game runs between 30 to 45 FPS or so in the vast open world, and the frame rate can go up to 60 FPS inside dungeons.

On paper, this variable frame rate sounds very inconsistent and jarring, but in practice, the game doesn’t feel bad to play. On handheld mode, the experience is really smooth, and I enjoy having a high-fidelity version of Skyrim with all these improvements and content additions in the palm of my hands. However, I definitely wanted Bethesda to go the extra mile to get Skyrim Anniversary Edition running at a locked 60 FPS, especially when newer games can reach this target and beyond at 120 FPS. It’s clearly possible, based on the recent update, and I’d hope that Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is a better showing at launch.

Rounding out the feature set of the Switch 2 version are mouse controls, motion controls, and amiibo support. amiibo support and motion controls exactly the same as it did on the Switch 1 version, although I definitely prefer motion controls on the Switch 2 version compared to Switch 1, thanks to the improved accuracy of the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Mouse controls are entirely new and offer a PC-like experience. Personally, I prefer playing with the Switch 2 Pro Controller for the sake of immersion, but I think mouse controls work decently well here.

A Strange Upgrade Path

The strangeness of this Skyrim port doesn’t end with performance. For context, the upgrade path for Skyrim Anniversary Edition is straightforward for owners of the digital game. If you already own Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch 1, you’ll be entitled for a free copy of the Switch 2 version to download immediately. If you have the base version of Skyrim, you can upgrade to the Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 for $19.99, simple enough.

Now, if you have the physical edition of Skyrim or Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch, you have a really weird path to follow. Firstly, you will need to open the Virtual Game Cards menu and unload Skyrim Anniversary Edition, remove the game card from the system and delete software, re-insert the game card into Switch 2 and launch the game after downloading the latest update, and finally use an in-game prompt to purchase the upgrade and/or download the Switch 2 version.

Since it’s counted as a separate game, you can play the Switch 2 version without needing to insert the game cartridge, but it’s seriously obtuse to get to this point. Regardless, this strange decision does allow players to share a physical copy of Skyrim and allow them to upgrade without having to buy the game outright, so I suppose that’s a plus.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Deserves More Polish, But it Still Offers Good Value

The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Anniversary Edition Switch 2

Overall, the Switch 2 version of Skyrim Anniversary Edition is a big improvement over the original Switch version of Skyrim, but it’s not a perfect one in the performance department. Despite that, Skyrim Anniversary Edition looks really great on Switch 2 with visuals matching that of the PS5 version, and for the most part, it feels good to play as well. This is Skyrim, and it still is Skyrim despite all the new content and changes.

This game is vast, and anyone wanting to finally delve into Skyrim or revisit it has an excuse to do it now (again). The $59.99 base price isn’t justified when there’s no locked 60 FPS support, though. I definitely recommend waiting for a sale on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch 2. I’ve seen the price go down to $19.99 during sales, which is the same price that the Anniversary Upgrade goes for. At $19.99, you’re getting incredible value from one of the best RPGs ever crafted. 

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Disclaimer: a copy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 was purchased for this review.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Release Date, Time and Where to Watch

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

Jujutsu Kaisen animator Shingo Yamashita is making his feature-length directorial debut with the all-new original anime film, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the premiere of Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, including the exact release date and time, and where to watch the film.

The story of Cosmic Princess Kaguya! focuses on the dream-filled virtual realm of Tsukuyomi in a reimagined take on the Japanese legend, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student living a busy life in Tokyo, finds piece by watching a streamer named Yachiyo Runami, who is the administrator of Tsukuyomi. One day, Iroha finds a baby emerging from a pole, which turns out to be Princess Kaguya. 

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Release Date, Exact Premiere Time and Where to Watch

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
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The Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film will release on January 22 at 12:00 a.m. PST / 3:00 a.m. EST, exclusively on Netflix. Cosmic Princess Kaguya will stream with English subtitles and an English dub, and the total runtime for the film is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

The anime film will premiere at the following times:

  • Pacific Standard Time (PST): 12:00 a.m.
  • Mountain Standard Time (MST): 1:00 a.m.
  • Central Standard Time (CST): 2:00 a.m.
  • Eastern Standard Time (EST): 3:00 a.m.
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 8:00 a.m.

Cast and Staff

The anime’s cast includes:

  • Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya
  • Anna Nagase as Iroha
  • Saori Hayami as Yachiyo
  • Rie Kugimiya as Fushi
  • Miyu Irino as Akira Mikado
  • Yūma Uchida as Rai Komazawa
  • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Noi Komazawa
  • Yoshino Aoyama as Roka Ayatsumugi
  • Konomi Kohara as Mami Isayama
  • Fairouz Ai as Otako the Loyal Dog
  • Natsuki Hanae as Koto Okkotteru

The English dub cast includes:

  • Jeannie Tirado as Kaguya
  • Dawn Bennett as Iroha
  • Ryan Bartley as Yachiyo
  • Frankie Kevich as Yachiyo (singing voice)
  • Max Mittelman as Akira Mikado
  • Casey Mongillo as Noi Komazawa
  • Cassandra Lee Morris as Roka Ayatsumugi
  • Anairis Quiñones as Otako the Loyal Dog
  • Kieran Regan as Koto Okotteru

Shingo Yamashita makes his feature-length directorial debut in collaboration with Studio Colorido (Burn the Witch) and his own studio, Studio Chromato. Yamashita is acclaimed for this work on the opening sequences for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, Chainsaw Man, and Urusei Yatsura. Hechima and Akihiro Nagae are the character designers.

The film’s original soundtrack features a number of different tracks, including the main theme song “Ex-Otogibanashi (Ex-Fairy Tale)” by Saori Hayami and ryo (supercell) and a collection of song remixes by Nagi Yanagi and Hatsune Miku. The soundtrack also includes “Watashiha Watashinokotoga Suki (I like who I am)” by Yūko Natsuyoshi and composer HoneyWorks, “Hoshi Furu Umi (Starry Sea)” by Aqu3ra, and “Remember” by yuigot. 40mP performs “Shunkan, Symphony. (Moment, Symphony.)” and kz (livetune) is composing the song “Reply.”

Where Can I Watch Cosmic Princess Kaguya!?

Cosmic Princess Kaguya anime film key visual
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is streaming exclusively on Netflix worldwide.

Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Gets New Gameplay Introduction Trailer

Kingdom's Return Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster screenshot

Inti Creates has revealed a new gameplay introduction trailer for its upcoming hybrid 2D action/strategy game Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster. The trailer introduces the core gameplay loop, mechanics and progression systems of Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster.

Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster launches on April 23 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The new title costs $14.99, and players who own the game on Switch may upgrade to the Switch 2 version for free via an Upgrade Pack. 

Lastly, here’s an overview of Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, via Steam:

Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy!

Kingdom’s Return is an action RPG where you’ll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!

Story

In a world of swords, magic, and fairies, you are a lone adventurer who suddenly becomes tasked to revive the ruined kingdom of Almacia along with the Fairy of Time, Chronos.

Through adventure (action) and revival (strategy), restore the kingdom to its former glory!

Adventure + Strategy

Kingdom’s Return combines action with strategy for an addictive hybrid experience!

In adventure stages, you’ll collect items for construction in the strategy part, all while levelling up your kingdom and characters.

You can approach each side in balance, or concentrate primarily on just one and still clear the game.

Build your kingdom and characters however you like!

When rebuilding your kingdom, the type of castle you select at the start will change how you build.

As you fill the land with buildings, the characters you take on adventures will also grow stronger.

Build the kingdom of your dreams and strengthen your allies!

The playable cast is brimming with personality!

Start your adventure by choosing from “Imperial”, “Wizard”, “Alchemist”, and “Zipangu”.

Each has unique stats, skills and attacks, so choose the one that fits your action style!

You can always change characters while in your kingdom, so you’ll always have a variety of styles to choose from!

Adventure in an idyllic fantasy world!

In Kingdom’s Return, you’ll build your cozy fantasy kingdom and bravely adventure into dungeons.

Get quests from villagers, build up your lands, and play around with powerful bosses!

This is your kingdom to rebuild how you want!