LoveR Kiss Endless Memories Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Releases on April 30

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LoveR Kiss Endless Memories Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Dragami Games has announced LoveR Kiss Endless Memories Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on April 30 in Japan for 7,590 yen (tax included). An Upgrade Pack will be available for 1,100 yen (tax included), allowing Switch owners of LoveR Kiss Endless Memories to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version. 

What’s more, Dragami Games revealed the “Race Queen” (tentative name) costume DLC will be included a first-print bonus for physical copies of LoveR Kiss Endless Memories Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in Japan.

Previously, the December 15 update for LoveR Kiss Endless Memories introduced new Photo Mode items for Christmas, a New Year’s Bag full of celebratory items for Photo Mode, new Magical Heroine costumes and Christmas-themed attire, and some changes to the PRO Photo System.

This month, a new update will bring even more changes to the PRO Photo System will be made, and LoveR Photo Contest #1 will begin in mid-January. In February 2026, fans can expect a Valentine’s Day-themed update. The update will introduce more changes to some in-game system and introduce additional items in a Valentine Set. 

LoveR Kiss Endless Memories is available now for Nintendo Switch and PC via DMM Games, GOG and DLsite, and a free demo is available on DLsite. The game supports English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options, and a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack will be available. LoveR Kiss Endless Memories features a higher resolution and improved frame rates on Nintendo Switch 2. 

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Releases on March 26 in Japan

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition key art

Dragami Games has announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases on March 26 in Japan. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition costs 7,590 yen (tax included), and an Upgrade Pack will be available for 1,100 yen (tax included). A release date for the western release was not announced yet.

The Switch 2 version of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP features major improvements in resolution, frame rate, and graphics quality compared to the Switch version. Nintendo Switch owners of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version via an upgrade pack. In addition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version includes an exclusive “Gun Shooting Mode,” where players fend off against zombies with only ranged attacks.

The game’s previous update released this past December with the new “Cutie Zombie Hunter” costume, which was a winning design from the Costume Design Contest. More winning costume designs will be introduced in future updates for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP.

Previously, Nada Holdings and Dragami Games teamed up to announce a new Lollipop Chainsaw game and anime were in the works. The development team of the new game involves key staff members that were part of the previous Lollipop Chainsaw game, and an official X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming project has been opened.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. 

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is Out Now on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is now available in the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, Nintendo Switch Online members simply need to start up the GameCube – Nintendo Classics app to play Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. What’s more, the original soundtrack of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is out now on Nintendo Music for Android and iOS.

On Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access various Nintendo GameCube games right now, including 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 Super Mario Sunshine, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon Colosseum, and other GameCube games at a later date.

In addition, Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics is being added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library on February 17, 2026. The Virtual Boy accessory for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $99.99 at the My Nintendo Store. A cardboard version of the Virtual Boy accessory will be sold for $24.99 at the My Nintendo Store as well.

Ubisoft’s Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble were the most recent additions to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on December 17, 2025. 

Joker Studio Announces Sea of Remnants ‘Wanderer’ Alpha Test

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Sea of Remnants

NetEase Games and Identity V developer Joker Studio announced the “Wanderer” alpha test for free-to-play adventure RPG Sea of Remnants will be held from February 5 to 12 on PC via Steam. Sign-ups for the Sea of Remnants alpha test are available until January 23 at 12:59 JST

Sea of Remnants is coming to Android, iOS, PlayStation 5 and PC. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Legend says that beyond the moon lies another sea—a place where all questions are answered.

When the sailor opens their eyes once more, will they see the glass bottle floating in magenta currents, or the butterfly perched on a rusted mast?

In Sea of Remnants, you play a sailor who has lost all memory, embarking on a strange and wondrous ocean voyage alongside a mysterious girl, hoping to recover what was forgotten.

A Ship of Stubborn Souls

No sailor sets out without hoping to reach the Sea of Remnants.

In this open-world journey, you’ll recruit a crew of diverse puppetfolk allies, build your ship with custom parts and cannons, and assemble teams for exploration and battle. Whether you act on impulse or spare your enemies, stay home or chase profit across the currents—your smallest choices ripple outward. With over 300 companions and rival factions reacting to your decisions, Orbtopia’s evolving cityscape and the ever-shifting sea are shaped by your will.

Orbtopia: A Pirate’s Safe Haven

No sailor wants to drift forever.

Orbtopia is the liveliest pirate city on the sea. Failed voyages end here—washed back by the tide. Repair your ship, upgrade gear, and prep for the next departure. Or take it slow: craft rare, high-fashion gear for your pirate crew, open a shop with a trusted NPC. Pirate always have a lot of plates spinning.

 

As night falls, sizzling oil crackles from street stalls, coin pouches jingle from another lucky trade, and someone just lost their last chip at the mahjong table. Tackleboxes snap shut with a clatter—who’s glaring green-eyed at the angler now? There, cats rule the alleys. Roosters itch to set sail. A pirate gorilla rises from obscurity. A parrot translates between beast and man. Orbtopia breathes in noise, spice, and a little chaos.

A Reckless Voyage Awaits

No sailor faces uncharted waters without awe.

Unpredictable seas and dynamic weather mean no two journeys are alike. One moment, the skies are calm—the next, a storm splits the heavens. Sea beasts shimmer beneath whirlpools. Leviathans descend through lightning and cloud.

Step ashore onto volcanic, jungle, or sun-bleached islands, or uncover eerie ruins and strange tribal grounds.

Cue the Electric Guitar

No sailor dreams of playing it safe.

Built on real ocean physics, creature behaviors, and environmental systems, Sea of Remnants blends stylized animated visuals with sharp-edged comic book flair, vibrant graffiti energy, and absurdist glitch aesthetics—a sensory feast.

Fight wildly imaginative bosses. Discover eerie legends. Chase mysterious treasures tucked into remote wilderness. It’s a pirate adventure that’s wild, romantic, and utterly punk.

Key Features

      • Endless Loops of Memory and Loss: Every bond you form will resurface at the journey’s end in the Sea of Remnants—a place where memories cost everything.
      • Welcome to Orbtopia: From fishing and cooking to music, mahjong, and alchemy, “slacking off” is the true profession of Orbtopia’s pirates.
      • Turn-Based Strategy Meets Team Synergy: Form your dream pirate crew, train them in hidden professions, and unlock powerful skills to tip the tide of turn-based combat.
      • Multiple Combat Modes, Infinite Chaos: Launch raids in real time, battle bizarre sea monsters, engage in dazzling close-quarters duels—the ocean never sleeps.
      • The Ocean and the City, Both Punk: Don’t fear failure. Every journey connects a beginning and an end. The harbor is just as punk and romantic as you.

Ending Note

The memories of past voyages flow together as glowing magenta currents, linking every island, sea monster lair, and distant port.

Another memory bottle sinks into the sea, scattering radiant ripples across the tide.

And remember: all seas lead to one mysterious destination—the Sea of Remnants, where the truth awaits.

AnimeJapan 2026 Key Visual and Exhibitors Revealed

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AnimeJapan 2026 key visual

The AnimeJapan staff have revealed the main key visual for AnimeJapan 2026, along with ticket information and the exhibitors list. AnimeJapan 2026 will be held from March 28 to March 31, 2026, and the event will follow a similar format to AnimeJapan 2025, with the first two days being reserved for business and the latter two days being open to the public.

Pre-sale for AnimeJapan 2026 premium tickets begin on January 16 at 20:00 JST through January 21 at 23:59 JST for 50,000 yen (tax included). Premium tickets include several benefits, including an original admission pass with the user’s photo, gacha merchandise, front seating for stage events, and so much more. Pre-sales for admission tickets with access to merchandise and stage events will be available from February 6 at 10:00 to February 24 at 23:59 JST for 2,500 yen. Same-day tickets at the date of the event’s opening will cost 300 yen more.

Alongside the new key visual, AnimeJapan confirmed that more than 120 exhibitors will participate in AnimeJapan 2026, including Good Smile Company, TBS, Netflix, Fate/Grand Order, Marvelous, MAPPA, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Kadokawa, Toei Animation, Bushiroad, and much more. The stage schedule for AnimeJapan 2026 will be revealed on January 16 at 20:00 JST during the AnimeJapan KICKOFF 2026 livestream on YouTube.

The staff of AnimeJapan reported a new record for AnimeJapan 2025 attendance with 152,400 attendees across the public days. This is a 15% increase from AnimeJapan 2024. Last year’s event also beat the previous all-time record for 2018 at 152,331. AnimeJapan reported that 1 in 10 attendees came from overseas. AnimeJapan 2025 public days took place from March 22 to 23 at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center. The event had 116 booths, which is the highest in AnimeJapan’s history. 

SNK Animated Short Seemingly Teases Fist of the North Star Collaboration

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SNK Fist of the North Star

Following the animated short released on Christmas, SNK released another short teasing some sort of Fist of the North Star collaboration. Speculation is running rampant in the SNK community, with most guessing Fist of the North Star protagonist Kenshiro will be a DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2. SNK has not yet made any official announcements yet, however.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC character Mr. Big launched as the final Season Pass addition on December 9, 2025. Originally the boss of Art of Fighting in 1992, Mr. Big arrives with a more dynamic and powerful fighting style, and players can experience two storylines with him. Firstly, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves players can progress Arcade Mode with Mr. Big to see him focus on reclaiming an “incriminating piece of evidence tucked away within Gesse’s legacy, offered as the prize for winning KOF.” In Episodes of South Town, Mr. Big works to lighten the heavy heart of his hostage Marie, Rock’s mother and sister of Kain.

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. DLC characters Ken Masters, Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi, Chun-Li, and Mr. Big are available now with the Season Pass.

Street Fighter 6 DLC Character Alex Gets a Teaser Trailer

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Street Fighter 6 DLC Character Alex

Capcom have released a new teaser trailer for upcoming Street Fighter 6 DLC character Alex. Alex will join the roster of Street Fighter 6 in spring 2026, and more details will be revealed at a later date.

Capcom previously released the “Fighter Sports Meet Fighting Pass” for Street Fighter 6. The Fighting Pass added an EX Color for Rashid’s Outfit 3 and E. Honda’s default outfit, two new titles, five new avatar gear cosmetics, three music tracks (“Beautiful Bay Stage -Vietnam-,” “Run-down Back Alley Stage -China-,” “Festival At The Old Temple Stage -South Korea-“), two new challenger screen illustrations for Manon and Ed, a new emote, a new challenger screen effect, three stickers, and a Capcom Sports Club arcade cabinet.

Previously, Capcom released DLC character C. Viper on October 15 with a new update and more new content, including the new Sim Sim Stickers feature. Players can complete move-based challenges while playing Street Fighter 6 with their favorite characters in order to unlock stickers for online chat and the in-game camera. Essentially, the Sim Sim Stickers feature rewards Street Fighter 6 players for learning how to play the game and use characters.

Street Fighter 6 is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. On Nintendo Switch 2, Street Fighter 6 features a new Local Wireless mode. Local Wireless also includes Avatar Matches, allowing players to use their custom avatar from World Tour. What’s more, the Nintendo Switch 2 version supports tabletop mode with single Joy-Con play, Gyro Battle using dynamic motion controls. There’s also Calorie Contest Mode, which allows players to test their strength and endurance with exercises.  

Avowed is Coming to PS5 with Anniversary Update

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Avowed

Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment have announced a PlayStation 5 of Avowed launches on February 17 alongside the Anniversary Update. The Avowed Anniversary Update includes New Game Plus, a new weapon type, Photo Mode, new character presets, and more Godlike feature presets.

Avowed is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Final Weapon reviewed Avowed and rated it a 2/5, noting that “despite Obsidian’s incredible history with the RPG genre, Avowed unfortunately comes up short compared to their previous games. Even if the gameplay foundation is very addicting, the lack of any meaningful story, dialogue, narrative decisions, and an overabundance of necessary XP grinding and technical issues lead the game to embody the worst parts of the genre. Sadly, it fails to stick out in comparison to games such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Baldur’s Gate 3.” 

Lastly, the Steam page describes Avowed as follows:

Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.

Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.

The Living Lands is an island where the air hums with ancient magic, the flora seems to move with a mind of its own, and the ground beneath your feet shifts with secrets waiting to be unearthed.

hololive Dreams Mobile Rhythm Game Revealed, Launching Worldwide

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hololive Dreams

COVER Corporation has unveiled hololive Dreams, the first official mobile game adaptation for hololive production. hololive Dreams is a new free-to-play tap-scrolling rhythm game developed in collaboration with QualiArts, the developers of Gakuen The Idolmaster, and it will be launching worldwide for Android and iOS.

hololive Dreams features an original story focuses on hololive members as they gather on an intriguing island. There will be over 150 songs at launch and more than 50 hololive members that will appear. Some of the tracks include fan-favorites like “Seishun Archive,” “Nakama Uta,” and “Hyadain no Joujou Yuujou.” All of the featured members will perform the game’s opening theme song. 

Rhythm game charts can be played solo or with other players in multiplayer. The player’s lineup consists of a leader and 5 support members, which can engage in interactions. Moreover, hololive Dreams includes a Create Chart Mode, where players can create their own charts and challenge other players’ charts. 

More details will be revealed at the hololive Dreams Pre-EXPO Special Program this February.

Final Weapon previously interviewed COVER Corporation CEO Motoaki Tanigo (YAGOO) and hololive Alternative producer Yuuki Oooka to learn more about COVER USA and Holoearth, respectively. Final Weapon also spoke with hololive holo’s Hanafuda game designer Naoya Fujita to learn more about the game’s development and VTuber Raora Panthera about the Twitch x hololive “holoday” event.

You and I Are Polar Opposites Anime is Getting Same-Day English Dub

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Crunchyroll has announced the English dub for the TV anime adaptation of Kocha Agasawa’s You and I Are Polar Opposites manga series will receive a same-day premiere alongside the Japanese version. The cast and crew for You and I Are Polar Opposites episode 1 were also revealed below.

You and I Are Polar Opposites English Dub Episode 1 Cast

  • Celeste Perez as Suzuki
  • Brandon Acosta as Tani
  • Van Barr Jr. as Yamada
  • Hannah Alyea as Watanabe
  • Cassie Ewulu as Satou
  • Sarah Roach as Azuma
  • Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Taira
  • Rebecca Danae as Nishi
  • Cheyenne Haynes as Honda
  • Brad Kurtz as Morimo
  • Amber May as Mini
  • Dallas Reid as Suzuki’s Brother
  • Terri Doty as Suzuki’s Mom
  • Additional Voices: Adam Michael Rowe, Marisa Duran, Meg McClain, Matt Holmes, Alex Moore, Hannah Magers, Ashe Thurman, Tom Laflin, Brian Pappas

English Dub Episode 1 Crew

  • Voice Director: Emily Fajardo
  • Producer: Zach Bolton
  • Adaptation: Macy Anne Johnson
  • Mixer: Andrew Tipps
  • Engineer: Jameson Outlaw

You and I Are Polar Opposites anime premieres on January 11, 2026, and new episodes will be airing on MBS, TBS, and affiliate channels on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST. Crunchyroll will be streaming the anime.

Noa reveals the opening theme song “Lose the Frames (Megane wo Hazushite).” PAS TASTA performs the ending theme song “Pure feat. Eriko Hashimoto.”

Cast members for the anime include:

  • Sayumi Suzushiro as Suzuki
  • Shogo Sakata as Tani
  • Yuna Taniguchi as Watanabe
  • Konatsu Hirabayashi as Sato
  • Anji Iwata as Yamada
  • Miyuri Shimabukuro as Azuma
  • Wataru Katō as Taira
  • Kokoro Ōmori as Nishi
  • Tomori Kusunoki as Honda

The series is being produced by Lapin Track with Takakazu Nagatomo as director. Teruko Utsumi is handling the series composition. tofubeats is the composer, and Naho Kozono is the sub-character designer and chief animation director alongside Sayuri Sakimoto.

Additional staff members include:

  • Art Director: Chieko Nakamura
  • Director of Photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa
  • Color Design: Yuki Akimoto
  • 3DCG: Yuushi Koshida
  • Editor: Masayuki Kurosawa
  • 2D Design: Wataru Osakabe
You and I Are Polar Opposites anime key visual
© Kocha Agasawa/SHUEISHA, You and I Are Polar Opposites Committee

Agasawa launched the manga series on Shonen Jump+ in May 2022, and it ran until November 2024. Manga Plus and VIZ Media publish the series in English. Lastly, here’s an overview of the series, via Manga Plus:

Suzuki, an energetic girl who can’t help but follow the crowd, finds herself drawn to Tani, a quiet boy who can easily speak his mind. Enter: the serialization of a hit one-shot! A story for anyone who wants to enjoy love! This down-to-earth, relatable rom-com is ready to pull at your heartstrings!

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