Marvel Rivals Releases Rogue and Season 5.5 on December 12

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Saras Rajpal
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Marvel Rivals Releases Rogue and Season 5.5 On December 12

NetEase has announced that Marvel Rivals will add Rogue alongside Season 5.5 on December 12. New costumes and balance adjustments, including a Savage Land skin for Rogue, will be available on the same day. 

In the original Marvel comics, Rogue, real name Anna Marie, is an X-Man who has the power to steal and use the powers of anyone that gets in her way. In Rivals, she is a Vanguard (tank) who also has the ability to absorb the powers of others. Her ultimate allows her to steal the ultimate charge of her enemies. Check out the trailer for Rogue in Marvel Rivals below:

Additionally, NetEase released a dev diary which reveals more details about Season 5.5. It confirms new skins that will be releasing to celebrate the Christmas season, such as the iconic Daredevil suit where he wears a Christmas sweater that states “I’m Not Daredevil.” Check out the full dev diary for Marvel Rivals season 5.5 below:

Recently, Season 5 for Marvel Rivals was fully unveiled. The first trailer highlights a wedding between Gambit and Rogue, two iconic members of the X-Men who have made numerous appearances in video games, movies, and TV shows alike. It also features a look at other X-Men characters, including those who haven’t yet debuted in Rivals yet, such as Cyclops. Season 5 added Gambit on November 4. 

Lastly, Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The developers are open to releasing a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Marvel Rivals at a later date. Season 5 of Marvel Rivals will release on November 14.

Medalist Season 2 Anime Premieres January 24

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Soul Kiwami
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Medalist Season 2 anime

A new trailer for the TV anime adaptation of Tsurumaikada’s Medalist manga announced that Medalist Season 2 will premiere on January 24. The trailer reveals the opening theme song “Cold Night” by girl group HANA, and a new key visual was released.

Medalist Season 2 main key visual
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The Medalist Season 2 anime premieres on January 24 at 25:30 JST (effectively January 25 at 1:30 a.m. EST) on the “NUMAnimation” programming block on TV Asahi and 23 other affiliates channels. There will be a screening of the first two episodes on January 17 at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo.

The anime’s new cast members include:

  • Natsuko Abe as Yūna Yagi
  • Mao Itou as Rinna Sarukawa
  • Maria Naganawa as Roba Manaka
  • Minami Tanaka as Yotsuha Ushikawa
  • Hikaru Tōno as Kurumi Risu
  • Takako Tanaka as Sakina Anaguma
  • Yūko Natsuyoshi as Sana Niwatori
  • Hibiku Yamamura as Iruka Okazaki
  • Kotomi Aihara as Riina Kojō
  • Ai Kayano as Marika Kurione

Hazuki Nakamura is the art director of Medalist Season 2, and Kentaro Kashiwagi is the compositing director of photography. Japanese figure skater Rika Hongo will take part in the anime’s motion capture film alongside former Olympic skater Akiko Suzuki, who choreographed the skating routines for the first season. Suzuki collaborated with retired figure skater Yuhana Yokoi and active figure skater Hinano Isobe. 

Tsurumaikada launched the manga in May 2020 in Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine, and it’s still ongoing. Kodansha USA Publishing licenses the manga in the US.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga, via Kodansha:

Tsukasa, whose dreams were crushed. Inori, left to fend for herself. These two share a dream…and their tenacity may be the only thing that sees them through. Their destination? The ice…on the world’s stage!

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack Gets a New Update

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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack Jewelry Bonney

Bandai Namco has released a new update for the One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack featuring the “Future Where I’m Most Free” form for playable character Jewelry Bonney. When “Future Where I’m Most Free” Jewelry Bonney uses her “Nika Punch” special move, Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy joins her in the attack.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S features improved graphics, larger-scale battles with more on-screen enemies, and an expanded playable roster featuring 18 additional DLC characters. Switch players can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for free via Upgrade Pack.

The One Piece: Pir ate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack includes Rob Lucci from CP0, S-Snake from Dr. Vegapunk’s Seraphim, and Jewelry Bonney, the captain of Bonney Pirates and member of the Worst Generation. What’s more, each character in the Future Island Egghead Pack includes an exclusive alternate outfit.

As previously revealed during the ONE PIECE DAY ’25 event, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Character Pack 8 is also on the way. Eneru, King, and Z were revealed as the winning characters for Character Pack 8 as part of the game’s online character survey. Character Pack 8 is planned to release in early 2026.

What’s more, the One Piece Elbaph arc anime premieres in April 2026 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. Crunchyroll will continue to stream the series.

Rain98 Has Been Delayed to 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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Rain98

Shibuya-based studio C#4R4CT3R has delayed the release of “lo-fi psycho-thriller romance adventure” game Rain98 to 2026 for consoles and PC via Steam. Rain98 director Shoon T also shared a message explaining why the game was delayed and confirmed that the Steam version has already exceeded 45,000 wishlists.

Shoon T’s message can be read in full below:

Rain98 Delayed Message

Hello, everyone. This is Shoon T, director of Rain98.

We have decided to shift our release target for Rain98 to 2026 to deliver the game at the level of quality we believe it deserves.

I sincerely apologize to all the players who have been looking forward to it, and I would like to explain how we arrived at this decision.

Why We Need More Time

After starting development at full scale in April 2025, we have showcased Rain98 to hundreds of players at events around the world, including BitSummit, PAX East, and Tokyo Game Show.

The amount of insightful player feedback we received from these events has helped sharpen and define the image of the game in our minds, which is much more than we had first anticipated.

With every event, we became more and more convinced that we could go deeper with this game.

Rain98 is not meant to be a game that ends the second you see the end credits.

We want the experience of playing it to linger with you for a long time, and to be as impactful as the iconic scenes from anime and movies that reside in the popular imagination for generations.

We realized that in order to achieve that, we would need to pour even more effort into it. We would need to put every last bit of our soul into this game.

Apart from the “part-time job” minigame already showcased in the demo version in events, the full release will include a wider array of experiences to evoke daily life in Tokyo in the late ‘90s.

These interactive elements are designed to be more than simple gimmicks. They connect naturally to character psychology, the game’s narrative tone, and the thick, dark, rainy atmosphere of the story.

Preparing all of this with the care it takes requires additional development time.

Future Updates

Rain98 has now surpassed 45,000 wishlists on Steam, and we’ve received messages of support and excitement from all over the world.

The fact that so many people are supporting us despite the very limited amount of information we’ve released is more than we could ever ask for, and this really helps us stay motivated every single day.

Let me take this opportunity to thank all of you. Although Rain98 has been postponed, we will be more open with our communication and will regularly share updates on development progress, plans for events, new demo versions, and more on our Steam Community and Discord.

In Closing

Rain98 will be worth the wait.

We still have much to learn when it comes to development, so we ask that you be patient and keep encouraging us through this journey.

Our whole team is working tirelessly to share Rain98’s story with you as soon as possible.

Director, Shoon T

Pritto Prisoner Releases on December 25

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Soul Kiwami
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Pritto Prisoner for Steam

PinCool has announced 4v2 escape party action game Pritto Prisoner launches on December 25 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A free demo for Pritto Prisoner is available now on Steam ahead of the game’s launch.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam: 

Unleash the mayhem in Pritto Prisoner, the charming and chaotic 4v2 escape party game where animal inmates use poopie and peepee to outwit robot guards. On a remote island deep in the South Sea lies a notorious prison, home to the world’s most dangerous (and most adorable) criminals. These aren’t your average inmates; their crimes were so heinous they warranted maximum security and 24/7 robot surveillance!

Choose your side in this hilarious prison break: pick from a diverse lineup of animals, like a gangster rabbit, influencer cat, and a penguin chef, or patrol the halls as no-nonsense robotic wardens equipped with a range of tools and gadgets! The great escape is on…and it smells like chaos!

Gameplay

The 4v2 asymmetrical madness begins! Which side will you choose? Join the mischievous Animal Team and plot a hilarious escape, or become a vigilant robot warden, determined to keep the prison locked down!

As the Animal Team: Break Free with Poopie and Peepee!

Your goal is simple: escape the prison! Work with your fellow inmates to complete unique stage missions and open the escape gate to dash to freedom. Be careful though, while you can return after being captured twice, a third time means “deep sleep” and you’re out for good!

Your key to victory? “Poopie” and “Peepee” power! Yes, really!

      • With Poo, you can: Get a speed burst (Poopie High), create obstacles to block robots, clog toilets, or trigger switches.

      • With Pee, you can: Stun incoming robots with a Pee Cannon, short-circuit cameras, or mark robot locations for your teammates.

As the Robot Team: Lock Down the Prison!

As a highly specialized robot warden, you are the law! Your mission is to track down and capture those mischievous animal inmates, sending them to the “nap room” before they can escape. Every animal you capture pushes them closer to “deep sleep.” Get them all to sleep, and the prison is secured!

Features

Wild Multiplayer Battles! 

Jump into the chaos with online matches for up to 6 players (4 animals vs. 2 robots)! Whether you’re queuing up for quick matchmaking or inviting friends for private matches, prepare for endless laughs and strategic showdowns in this unique asymmetrical party game.

Choose Your Animal or Build Your Robot!

Play as mischievous animals each sporting unique skills and hilarious characteristics, like the wall-scaling Cat or the decoy-mastering Elephanksy, to find your ideal escape strategy. Or, as a robot, get creative by mixing and matching body parts and an arsenal of gadgets to build your ultimate prison enforcer! Will you zap inmates with a precision Stun Gun, catch them with a swift Butterfly Net, or teleport across the map with a Wormhole? The power to lockdown the prison and maintain total control is up to you! 

Count Sheep to Escape the Nap Room!

Got caught and sent to the Nap Room? Don’t give up! Your animal can attempt a silly-but-skillful sheep-counting challenge to wake up and rejoin the escape, up to two times per match!

Unforgettable Style! 

Immerse yourself in a world brought to life by ultra-cute characters from beloved illustrator Kanahei, all powered by a dynamic soundtrack by music producer TeddyLoid (known for hits with Ado and more!).

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Trailer Introduces Maribel

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Soul Kiwami
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Maribel

Square Enix has released a new trailer for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined introducing party member Maribel, a childhood friend of the protagonist and Kiefer. Maribel is a sweet girl beneath her initial demeanor, and she fully intends to see out the adventure with her childhood friends in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined launches on February 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. A physical Collector’s Edition will be sold featuring a Ship in a Bottle figure, Slime Plush, Steelbook, and more. Moreover, a Digital Deluxe Edition will be available with 48 hours of early access, a unique costume for playable character Ruff and three paid DLC packs. Purchase any edition of the game early to receive the Early Bird Bonus, which will give players a Dragon Quest VIII costume for the Hero and three Seeds of Proficiency. Digital purchases include a Slime Shield specific to each platform.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will not have an upgrade path from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2, however. In addition to no upgrade path, there will be no save data transfers between the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Download codes for in-game bonuses will also be tied to their respective versions. In addition, save data bonuses from Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake are also tied to Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s respective versions.

Fairy Tail: Dungeons is Coming to Switch on January 7, 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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Fairy Tail Dungeons

Kodansha Creators’ Lab and ginolabo have announced deck-building roguelike game Fairy Tail: Dungeons is coming to Nintendo Switch on January 7, 2026. Alongside the release of the Nintendo Switch version, a new content update for Fairy Tail: Dungeons will be available on PC via Steam.

In the new update and Switch version, Fairy Tail: Dungeons will receive a new post-game “Enter Special Labyrinth,” “Expedition Records” strategy guides for each labyrinth and character, a new difficulty level, card upgrades, TIPS display, and Casual Mode. This is in addition to more playable characters, quests, magic cards, skills, amulets, monsters, items, and a new event. Save slots will be expanded from four to six, and various bug fixes will be applied.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Fairy Tail: Dungeons, via Kodansha:

Fairy Tail: Dungeons

Fairy Tail: Dungeons is a deck building roguelite that features Fairy Tail characters. The 5 playable characters include Natsu, Lucy, and Gray, each with special abilities. Collect magic cards from the original Fairy Tail to make decks, and defeat powerful monsters to reach the deepest part of the dungeon.

Original Story

Natsu and Happy find a mysterious door that suddenly appeared below the guild. On the other side of that door lies a strange dungeon that robs any intruders of their abilities. There they are saved from monsters by Labi. Together they try to reach the deepest part of the dungeon to find Labi’s friends.

The final boss was specially designed by Hiro Mashima himself.

Organize Magic Cards and Utilize Strategy to Win Battles in this Deck Building Roguelite

Players have a limited number of turns to explore the dungeon as they battle foes and acquire items to choose their path.

Attack, defend, and use magic with your deck of magic cards during battle. Trigger special effects such as Magic Chains that boost damage by ordering the cards correctly.

Acquire new cards to make the deck stronger using rewards and treasure earned from battle. Gain experience to become stronger and face even stronger foes.

Choose from 5 Fairy Tail Guildmembers, Each with Their Own Fighting Style!

Choose between Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and Wendy. Go for balanced offense and defense with Natsu, show off the special effects of Celestial Spirit magic with Lucy, or use the strategic and colorful Molding magic of Gray. Fighting style and abilities are different for each of the five characters. Discover the strategies that suit each character and advance by dominating in battle.

Progress the story to form a party of 3 to take on the Labyrinth Depths. Each character’s special abilities will synergize differently with different parties, adding even more depth and enjoyment to the battle system.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is Coming to Switch 2 on December 16

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Soul Kiwami
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Super Evil Megacorp has announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on December 16. Players who own the Switch version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate may upgrade to the Switch 2 version by purchasing an Upgrade Pack for $2.49.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate runs at 4K in docked mode and 1080p in handheld mode at 60 FPS on the new platform. The game supports GameChat and GameShare functionality. GameChat lets players connect with their friends through voice and video chat for online co-op play, and GameShare lets players with Switch and Switch 2 consoles playing together.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splintered Fate Switch 2 features

Previously, Super Evil Megacorp launched the “Wraith Invasion” update for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate with improvements to unlocks in Arcade Mode. The new update also introduces new Astral Wraith minibosses in the the Sewers and Rooftops for an added challenge to each run in Arcade Mode. Full patch notes for the update can be read on Super Evil Megacorp’s website.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is also available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Final Weapon reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, noting that the game is “a fantastic entry in the broader Ninja Turtles universe. The story, despite its simplicity, does a great job of paying tribute to the history of the franchise.”

Seina: A Tale of Spirits Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2

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Saras Rajpal
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Seina: A Tale of Spirits Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2

POFUPOFU STUDIOS and Argyro Brotsi have announced a new cozy hand-painted adventure game titled Seina: A Tale of Spirits. It will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam, and Xbox Series X|S. 

Seina has completely hand-drawn visuals inspired by Japanese folklore. It is a cozy single-player adventure, where exploration, puzzles, and a heartwarming narrative are at the core of the experience. Check out the first trailer for Seina: A Tale of Spirits below:

The Steam page describes Seina: A Tale of Spirits as follows:

Seina: A Tale of Spirits is a single-player fantasy adventure inspired by Japanese aesthetics and a cute, heartwarming atmosphere. As Mika, you’ll explore a magical realm filled with nature, gentle spirits, and curious creatures that seem to know more about your cat’s disappearance than they first reveal.

As you wander through ancient ruins, misty forests, and peaceful lakes, you’ll meet adorable spirit animals who will ask for your help with small quests. Some may guide you, others may need your kindness but each encounter brings you closer to discovering why Seina left, and what connects you to this forgotten world.

Every area tells a story through its colors, sounds, and characters. You’ll find hidden secrets, solve simple environmental puzzles, and interact with charming spirits that bring humor, warmth, and depth to Mika’s journey.

The game’s world is rich with vibrant colors, hand-painted scenery, and a soft soundtrack that creates a sense of calm and wonder. From funny and lighthearted moments to quiet scenes of reflection, Seina: A Tale of Spirits invites you to slow down, explore, and feel part of something magical.

Analogue 3D Releases on December 10, New Colors Revealed

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Saras Rajpal
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Analogue 3D Releases on December 10, New Colors Revealed

Analogue has announced that, after months of waiting, the Analogue 3D will be available to purchase on December 10. Additionally, it revealed that different color variants of both the Analogue 3D system and controller will also be available. 

The limited edition “Analogue 3D – Funtastic” consoles allow players to choose from orange, red, blue, and other colors for $300. Shipping will start on December 10, and it will arrive before Christmas. The Funtastic controllers will ship in February 2026, while the base models of the Analogue 3D will ship in January 2026. Check out the announcement post below:

The Analogue 3D is described as a reimagining of the Nintendo 64. Pre-orders for the console are available now on the company’s website. Two editions are available, one in black and one in white. Both cost $249.99, but it’s worth noting the two versions of the Analogue 3D are currently out of stock. There will also be two controller peripherals, courtesy of 8BitDo. 

The official website further describes the Analogue 3D:

A reimagining of the N64. In 4K resolution. 10x the resolution of the original N64. The first and perhaps greatest multiplayer system of all time. Analogue 3D is 100% compatible with every original N64 game ever made. Region Free. Bluetooth LE. Dualband Wifi. Four original-style controller ports. Entirely new, next generation Analogue hardware featuring 3DOS. Engineered entirely in FPGA. No Emulation.

Analogue 3D represents a milestone in video game preservation. It’s not just a reimagining of the N64—it’s the first fully compatible, hardware-accurate recreation, fully compatible with the entire N64 game library. After nearly four years of dedicated FPGA engineering, Analogue 3D overcomes the limitations of software emulation—no input lag, no graphic or audio inaccuracies, no timing or frame rate problems. This is the N64, perfected and true to its core

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