Visual Novel KANADE is Out Now for Switch in Japan

KANADE

Good Smile Company and Frontwing have released a Nintendo Switch version of visual novel KANADE in Japan. KANADE is available for a discounted launch price of 1,584 yen in the Nintendo eShop, and the game supports English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options. 

KANADE is currently available now for PC via Steam worldwide. Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

“KANADE” is a visual novel planned and penned by Asou Ei, with character designs and illustrations by Yusano.

Enjoy the romantic story of two former pen pals as they experience their first love in a world that is gradually approaching its demise.

“KANADE” features:

      • A script planned and written by the prolific Asou Ei (“euphoria,” “Kuroinu,” and “Sakura no Uta” ), who previously penned “Lilja and Natsuka: Painting Lies” with Frontwing.
      • A story that is accessible for new visual novel players.
      • Character designs and illustrations by Yusano, who had also worked on “ATRI -My Dear Moments-” and “GINKA” among other games.
      • A heroine voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi (Rio, “Shine Post” anime; Yuyu, “Assault Lily” anime), who also sings the opening theme of the game!
      • A soundtrack by industry veteran Fuminori Matsumoto (“Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole“).
      • An opening theme with lyrics by Yoshikazu Kuwashima, known for his work on vocal tracks for the “Grisaia” series.
      • 1920×1080 resolution support.

Main Character

Kanade (VA: Yuko Natsuyoshi)

A half-human, half-alien girl who loves to sing. She hopes to save the world through song in place of her alien mother, who isn’t there to do it anymore. Honest, kind-hearted, and always polite, she puts her all into everything she does. However, her unfamiliarity with Earth as a half-alien sometimes shows itself in ways that surprise those around her.

Story

In the near future, a sudden proliferation of plants has left much of human civilization drowning in greenery. Yuuto is a boy living in a city that’s now largely reclaimed by nature. One day, a girl named Kanade appears on his doorstep.

The two had been exchanging letters after she found one of his carrier pigeons.

“I have to sing the greatest love song and save the world in my mother’s place.

So, Yuuto-san… Would you please fall in love with me?”

Warmly watched over by those around them, the two tentatively begin their exploration of love. What neither of them realize is that a spark of affection has already budded between them…

Fall in love, make music, and save the world.

This is the tale of a wondrous future where the encounter between a boy and girl brings a miracle to the world.

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 Release Dates, Schedule and Episodes

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 episode 1

Mukoda, Fel, and Sui continue their cooking journey together with a new companion in Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2, including the weekly schedule and release dates for all the new episodes.

In Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2, Mukoda and his friends continue their adventure with a new companion, Dra-chan. Mukoda uses his unique skill, Online Grocery, to cook and eat meals using items from his own world—modern-day Japan. 

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 episodes
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New Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 episodes will release on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. PST / 10:30 a.m. EST on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs, followed by same-day English dubs at 12:00 p.m. PST / 3:00 p.m. EST. Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 is expected to have 12 episodes this season.

Here are the release dates and schedule for Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 (subject to change):

  • Episode 1 – October 7 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 2 – October 14 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 3 – October 21 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 4 – October 28 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 5 – November 4 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 6 – November 11 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 7 – November 18 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 8 – November 25 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 9 – December 2 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 10 – December 9 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 11 – December 16 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 12 – December 23 – OUT NOW

New episodes of Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 will premiere at the following times (subject to change):

  • English Subs
    • Pacific Standard Time (PST): 7:30 a.m.
    • Mountain Standard Time (MST): 8:30 a.m.
    • Central Standard Time (CST): 9:30 a.m.
    • Eastern Standard Time (EST): 10:30 a.m.
    • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:30 p.m.
  • English Dubs
    • Pacific Standard Time (PST): 12:00 p.m.
    • Mountain Standard Time (MST): 1:00 p.m.
    • Central Standard Time (CST): 2:00 p.m.
    • Eastern Standard Time (EST): 3:00 p.m.
    • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 7:00 p.m.

OP/ED, Cast and Staff

Cent Chihiro Chittiii performs the opening theme song “yummy goodday,” and Chelmico performs the ending theme song “SALT AND PEPPER.”

The anime’s cast includes:

Japanese Cast

  • Ayumu Murase as Dra-chan.
  • Daisuke Namikawa as Elrand
  • Shirō Saitō as Hephaestos
  • Kazuya Nakai as Vahagn
  • Maaya Uchida as Ninrir
  • Saho Shirasu as Rusalka
  • Yō Taichi as Agni
  • Yūko Kaida as Kisharle
  • Hina Kino as Sui
  • Satoshi Hino as Fel
  • Yūma Uchida as Mukoda

English Dub Episode 1 Cast

  • Aaron Campbell as Mukoda
  • Jonah Scott as Fel
  • Bryn Apprill as Sui
  • Justin Briner as Dora 
  • Kenny James as Rodolfo
  • Michelle Rojas as Agni
  • Morgan Lauré as Kisharle
  • Macy Anne Johnson as Ninrir
  • Jad Saxton as Ruka

English Dub Episode 1 Crew

  • Voice Director: Jerry Jewell
  • Producer: Susie Nixon
  • Adaptation: Macy Anne Johnson
  • Mixer: Matt Grounds
  • Engineer: Noah Whitehead

Shiho Tanaka and Eriko Itō are the chief animation directors, and Kenji Takahashi is the assistant director. Tomoki Nagino is the art director with Hisako Akagi on art supervision.

Other staff members include:

  • Color key artist: Kana Tanabe
  • Cuisine supervision: BAX
  • Animation producer: Kodai Kato
  • Animation production studio: MAPPA

Where Can I Watch Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2?

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 key visual
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Crunchyroll is streaming Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. In Japan, the anime will air on Tokyo MX, AT-X, Aichi TV, Setouchi TV, TV Osaka, and various streaming services, including ABEMA, Anime Festa, Hulu, and more.

What is Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 About?

Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, via Crunchyroll:

When a magical realm looks to summon heroes, they’re sorely disappointed to end up with a mediocre salaryman. Mukoda Tsuyoshi may not be a hero, but this conjuring error has given him a delicious power—Online Grocery. And something about this modern food brings with it unbelievable effects. This easy access paired with his cooking skills will have patrons from across the land coming back for more!

SNK Winter Sale 2025 Now Live Until January 5

SNK Winter Sale 2025 Now Live Until January 5

SNK has announced that it is holding a winter sale on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam until January 5. The sale includes FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS, and KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE.

On PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is available for 67% off, or $19.79 USD. The version on sale includes season pass 1. Additionally, exclusively on Steam, both REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS and KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE are on sale for 33%, or $13.39 USD. The sale for all games will end on January 5. 

Recently, SNK added Mr. Big to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on December 9. Originally the boss of Art of Fighting in 1992, Mr. Big arrives with a more dynamic and powerful fighting style. Mr. Big is available for free as part of season pass 1 if you purchase the game on sale. The next DLC character for the game is currently unknown. 

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. Additionally, we had a chance to interview Yasuyuki Oda, Nobuyuki Kuroki, and Joshua Weatherford, with teases on the future of Capcom collaborations. The Steam page describes the game as follows:

SNK’s beloved Fatal Fury series first hit the market in 1991, spearheading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that swept the industry thereafter. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES (released in 1999) has, for some time, served as the franchise’s most recent installment. But that is all about to change: 26 years on, a brand-new entry—FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—is set to arrive on the scene!

Cronos: The New Dawn Releasing ‘Temporal Diver’ Difficulty Mode in Early 2026

Cronos: The New Dawn Releasing 'Temporal Diver' Difficulty Mode in Early 2026

Bloober Team has announced that a new difficulty mode for Cronos: The New Dawn, titled “Temporal Diver,” will release in early 2026. The mode gives players a way to experience the story without any challenges. 

In a new video, one of Bloober Team’s staff states that “Cronos: The New Dawn was a game meant to challenge the players. But, we heard your voices, and we know that some of us want to explore the story behind the game in our own pace.” This mode is titled “Temporal Diver” and will release in early 2026. Further, more details will surface in the coming weeks.

Check out the trailer revealing the “Temporal Diver” mode of Cronos: The New Dawn below:

Cronos: The New Dawn is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. We reviewed the game, rating it a 2/5. We described it as a game that “is filled to the brim with potential, which ultimately falls short in how it executes all of its concepts. While there is a great story foundation and some interesting mechanics, the lackluster conclusion to the narrative, combined with irritating combat, frequent glitches, poor pacing of traversal, and repetitive gameplay scenarios, makes for a product that fails to capture the quality of other entries in the genre.”

Lastly, the Steam page describes the game as follows:

In the past, you will witness a world in the throes of The Change, a cataclysmic event that forever altered humanity. Meanwhile, in the ravaged wastelands of the future, every moment is a fight for survival against dangerous abominations that will test both your reflexes and your tactical thinking.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime Premieres in April 2026

TOHO Animation has announced the TV anime adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura’s Though I Am an Inept Villainess light novel series will premiere in April 2026. In addition to the April 2026 premiere, a new “key frame” visual for Though I Am an Inept Villainess was released on the anime’s official website.

Though I am an Inept Villainess anime key frame visual
©中村颯希・一迅社/「ふつつかな悪女」製作委員会

Mitsue Yamazaki directs the Though I Am an Inept Villainess anime series at studio Dōga Kōbō. What’s more, Yoshiko Nakamura oversees the series scripts, and Ai Kikuchi is the anime’s character designer. The anime stars Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin and Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu.

Ichijinsha launched Nakamura’s light novel series in December 2020. The manga adaptation by Ohitsuji was launched at the same time in Ichijinsha’s Monthly Comic Zero-Sum magazine. The light novels’ 10th volume shipped on April 2. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the series in English and released the ninth volume on August 26.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the Though I Am an Inept Villainess series, via Seven Seas Entertainment:

In a kingdom inspired by historical China, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts–but only one will be crowned empress. The frail and beautiful Kou Reirin, the so-called “butterfly” of the imperial court, is a shoo-in to marry the crown prince. But when “court rat” Shu Keigetsu lashes out at her during the glittering Lantern Festival, it’s Reirin who wakes up in the dungeons! Body-swapped by her assailant to steal her position at court, Reirin’s plight seems dire…to everyone else! Now that she’s got a robust new body, not even the looming threat of execution can stop her!

Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Steam Limited Edition Revealed

Spike Chunsoft has revealed a new Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Steam Limited Edition bundle, available exclusively at Spike Chunsoft Official Store US. Pre-orders for the Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Steam Limited Edition are available now, with the release date set for March 17, 2026.

The bundle includes:

  • A Steam code for all five currently available Danganronpa titles:
    1. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
    2. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
    3. Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
    4. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony,
    5. Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp
  • One of four 3″ acrylic keychains:
    1. Makoto, Hajime, Komaru, and Kaede
    2. Kyoko, Nagito, Toko, and Shuichi
    3. Monokuma and Monomi
    4. Shiny, glitter epoxy Junko
  • One Danganronpa World Tour hoodie (size: XL)

In addition, the Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Exhibition will be held from March 1 to March 15, 2026, at the Matsuzakaya Ueno Store (6F). The exhibition lets players take a look back at the Danganronpa series’ 15-year history with various materials and illustrations, along with a puzzle-solving game inside the venue. Advance tickets for Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Exhibition will be available for 2,200 yen, and fans can also purchase tickets during the event for 2,500 yen.

Danganronpa 2×2 launches in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Kazutaka Kodaka is working on Danganronpa 2×2 alongside developers from Too Kyo Games, Spike Chunsoft, and Gemdrops. Kodaka is supervising the story and providing story and trick ideas. Character designer Rui Komatsuzaki and composer Masafumi Takada also return. The main cast includes Doraemon voice actor Wasabi Mizuta as Monokuma and Kinuta Oshiro as Monomi.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Reveals New Gameplay Overview Trailer, Bad Boy Dragon and Hell’s Arena Details

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Direct

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a new gameplay trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties during its dedicated Direct presentation, revealing more insight into Kiwami 3’s new Bad Boy Dragon content and Dark Ties’ Hell’s Arena fight club. This is in addition to the previously revealed content for Morning Glory Orphanage and Kanda Damage Control.

In Bad Boy Dragon, Yakuza Kiwami 3 protagonist Kazuma Kiryu assembles a motley crew of delinquents to rule the streets and protect Okinawa. Kiryu join the Haisai Girls motorcycle gang as their new leader and set forth in Baddies Battles. Baddies Battles lets players gear up to 20 of their gang members for massive brawls and strategic battles. 

The Hell’s Arena underground fight club is accessible to Dark Ties protagonist Yoshitaka Mine. There, he must come out on top of a series of battles to bring down the event’s organizers, since they pose a threat to the Nishikiyama Family’s business operations. As Mine, players must survive Hellish Brawls, traditional one-on-one fights, and Survival Hell, which are dangerous races where competitors are chased by hunters in a treasure-filled dungeon.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties includes a remake of 2009’s Yakuza 3 and Dark Ties, a Like a Dragon Gaiden-style game. The title features revamped gameplay, story changes, new cast members and English voice-overs, and new cutscenes in the Dragon Engine.

The cast includes:

  • Takaya Kuroda as Kazuma Kiryu
  • Shido Nakamura as Yoshitaka Mine
  • Satoshi Tokushige as Daigo Dojima
  • Ryo Ishibashi as Shigeru Nakahara
  • Teruyuki Kagawa as Goh Hamazaki
  • Show Kasamatsu as Rikiya Shimabukuro
  • Hiroyuki Miyasako as Tsuyoshi Kanda
  • Kenji Matsuda as Shinpei Ikari

Players may choose to play Yakuza Kiwami 3 or Dark Ties in any order. Mine has a unique fighting style and access to mini-games and side content like Karaoke and Kanda Damage Control

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches February 12, 2026, for $59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. There will be physical and digital editions, and pre-orders include the Ichiban Legendary Lad DLC. A Digital Deluxe Edition costs $74.99 and includes several DLC packs (also sold separately).

Neverness to Everness Opens Co-Ex Test Sign-Ups

Neverness to Everness Co-Ex Test

Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Hotta Studio have opened sign-ups for the closed “Co-Ex Test” for urban open-world RPG Neverness to Everness. The Neverness to Everness Co-Ex Test will give players another chance to try out the game before its official global launch.

Lastly, Neverness to Everness is coming soon to Android, iOS, PC, and PlayStation 5, and pre-registration is available now. Here’s an overview of the game, via PlayStation Store.

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.

Tales of Festival 2026 is Set for July 4-5 at the Yokohama BUNTAI

Tales of Festival 2026

Bandai Namco has announced that Tales of Festival 2026 is set for July 4 to 5, 2026, at the Yokohama BUNTAI venue in Japan. Tales of Festival 2026 will continue the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Tales of RPG series, and more details about the event and what’s in store will be revealed at a later date.

Previously, Bandai Namco released the “Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Memorial Movie” to celebrate the franchise’ 30th anniversary. The video highlights Tales of Phantasia, first released for the Super Famicom in December 1995, all the way to Tales of Arise in 2021.

Tales of Berseria Remastered launches February 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The remaster is also getting new merchandise at Animate stores in Japan from February 21 to March 22. Animate will sell acrylic stands, keychains, holographic prints, and other merchandise featuring brand-new illustrations of the game’s characters. Every purchase above 1,100 yen in the lineup includes illustration sheets.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the remaster, via Bandai Namco:

In Tales of Berseria Remastered, players will follow the journey of Velvet Crowe as she embarks on a journey of vengeance and uncovers the mystery behind her brother’s murder. Players will embark on a tale torn between emotion and reason, where Velvet and her comrades slash through everyone in their path and navigate through emotional bonds and betrayal.

Tales of Berseria Remastered is a remastered version of TALES OF BERSERIA, first released in 2016. The remastered title features notable quality of life enhancements such as early access to the Grade Shop, destination icons, and the ability to toggle encounters. The title also features also includes downloadable content from the original release, featuring character costumes, bonus items, and other fan-favorite extras.

Battlefield Boss and Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Killed in Car Crash

Vince Zampella

Vince Zampella, the head of Battlefield and co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise, died in a single-car accident in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to a report by NBC Los Angeles. Zampella was 55 years old.

The report recounts the accident, stating “the single-car crash was reported at about 12:45 p.m. on the scenic road north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. The southbound car veered off the road, hit a concrete barrier and a passenger was ejected, the California Highway Patrol said. The driver was trapped in the ensuing car fire, the CHP said. The driver died at the scene and the passenger died at a hospital, authorities told NBC4 Investigates.”

Following the initial news report, Battlefield Studios shared the following statement on X (formerly Twitter):

“We are heartbroken by the loss of Vince Zampella, a creative leader whose work shaped generations of players and helped define what modern shooters and action games could be.”

“Across a remarkable career, Vince played a foundational role in franchises including Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi series. During his time guiding Battlefield, he led with care and purpose, always grounding decisions in what mattered most to the community and the long-term future of the franchise.

“While his impact reached far beyond any one game or studio, we will remember Vince for how he showed up every day, trusting his teams, encouraging bold ideas, and believing in Battlefield and the people building it.

“We are deeply grateful for his leadership, his generosity, and the care he brought to everything he touched, and we will carry that forward with us.”

Zampella co-created Infinity Ward in 2003 with Jason West and would go on to create legendary titles in the FPS space, including Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and its sequel. After a lawsuit against Activision pushed Zampella, West, and other employees out of Infinity Ward, he would go on to create Respawn Entertainment and lead the charge of the Battlefield series at Battlefield Studios. Titanfall, Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi, and the recent Battlefield 6, were just a few of the major titles that Zampella helped ship.