UNBEATABLE Gets Delayed to December 9

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Soul Kiwami
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UNBEATABLE delayed

Playstack and D-CELL have delayed the release date of rhythm adventure game UNBEATABLE from November 6 to December 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. UNBEATABLE was delayed due to the quality assurance (QA) team reaching a “low-repro” progression blocker shortly before launch, resulting in the developers needing to push the release back in consideration of certification timelines. 

Here’s an overview of UNBEATABLE, via the official Steam page:

You know, when you explain an idea, the idea fundamentally changes.

A Young Girl Plays a Song

UNBEATABLE is an anime-juiced rhythm adventure where you (figuratively) destroy on stage while you (literally) destroy on stage. During rhythm gameplay, you only need two buttons: a button for up and a button for down. Simple to understand! The complicated part is doing it. Try not to get destroyed yourself.

Half the game is walking around and taking things at your own pace. The other half is trying to keep up with ours.

Lose Your Way

The pink-haired girl is Beat, and she is you, and you have a lot of things to worry about. The cops are everywhere, and they are mad at you for what feels like no good reason. Though it doesn’t help your case that you keep making friends with people that the cops are mad at for slightly better reasons. But what do I know?

Find Your Voice

Talk to people, help them out (or don’t, I’m not your mom!), play huge concerts, and punch cops. And then run away from the cops you punched. Also there are monsters or something. Not sure what’s going on there?!?!

All of this culminates in massive setpieces where everything is at stake. The music got you here. It’ll get you through it.

[code]*if this was 1999 this section would be called “talk the talk and rock the rock”[/code]

Party Like It’s 1999

UNBEATABLE’s full arcade mode is an entire game by itself with its own progression system and a full online component. There’s modifiers, tons of songs (with more to come!) and a whole challenge board to beat, with things to do that range from as simple as “beat a song on easy mode” to, one may presume, something as complicated as “solve an ancient riddle while skateboarding.” That’s not a real example.

[code]**if this was 1999 this section would be called “party like it’s now”[/code]

Features:

      • Story Mode: 6-8 hours. Arcade Mode: UNLIMITED
      • Characters that hate you!
      • Maybe also some that don’t!
      • The arcade mode has a cute little profile you can customize and unlock stuff for and I think that’s pretty neat
      • Graphics! We’d describe them but I mean it’s right there, you can see it
      • A whole entire double album worth of original songs
      • plus acoustic versions of those songs
      • oh and also remixes, too
      • You can unlock all the songs by playing the narrative OR just by playing the arcade game exclusively! Great for those who truly hate stories
      • Something (in this game) will make you feel something (in real life)!
      • It’s anime
      • If you think about it, QTEs are basically just rhythm games with no music
      • Please, whatever you do, the title is either all caps or no caps. Be kind to us.
      • And the idea changes you in return.

Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy Anime Premieres in January 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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The staff of the TV anime adaptation of Hirafumi and Yagi Shinba’s Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy manga series confirmed the anime’s premiere for January 2026. The anime’s main cast, staff, and key visual were also revealed.

Ichigo Aika Strawberry Elegy anime key visual
© 神馬耶樹 ひらふみ／Suiseisha Inc.

The cast of Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy includes:

  • Hana Yurimoto as Aika Takamura
  • Yūta Ikarashi as Kōta Takamura
  • Momosuke as Yoshiyuki Takamura
  • Iroha Haruno as Misaki Takamura

Pyuta Konno directs the anime at Studio Hōkiboshi. Eeyo Kurosaki handles the series composition, Yoshihiro Watanabe is the character designer, and Aiue Oka composes the anime’s music. Suiseisha is producing the series.

Additional staff members include:

  • Color Design: Washimi
  • Art Director: Yemaoyama
  • Director of Photography: Shurakura Hōōin
  • Editor: Kōki Shinkai
  • Sound Director: Mikumo Amakuwa

The Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy anime is expected to air on WWWave Corporation’s OceanVeil streaming platform.

CLLENN’s adult comic label DEDEDE publishes the Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy manga on the Comic Cmoa service digitally. On Comic Cmoa, chapters are made available for individual for purchase. The manga is also available on Coolmic in English with the first chapter being completely free.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy, via Coolmic:

Kota’s world just got turned upside down. His dad’s remarriage meant a new stepsister, Aika, and from their first encounter, it’s clear she’s everything he isn’t. By day, Aika effortlessly plays the “perfect angel” for her parents, but behind closed doors, she’s a cheeky teenager, a complete mismatch for Kota. Their personalities clash violently, sparking arguments the moment their eyes meet. They might just be the world’s worst siblings, locked in a constant battle of wills. Despite an incredibly rocky start, a subtle shift begins. Beneath Aika’s wild exterior, a flicker of interest starts to grow for her caring brother.

Atari 50 ‘The Namco Legendary Pack’ DLC Releases on November 13

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Saras Rajpal
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Atari 50 'The Namco Legendary Pack' DLC Releases on November 13

Atari has announced that “The Namco Legendary Pack” DLC will release for Atari 50 on November 13. Atari 50 is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The new DLC for Atari 50 commemorates the 45th anniversary of the creation ofPAC-MAN. The DLC will cost $7.99 and feature the following games from the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and Atari 7800:

  • DIG DUG (2600)
  • DIG DUG (5200)
  • DIG DUG (Arcade)
  • DIG DUG (Atari 7800)
  • DIG DUG (Atari 8-bit)
  • GALAGA (7800)
  • GALAXIAN (2600)
  • GALAXIAN (5200)
  • GALAXIAN (Atari 8-bit)
  • PAC-MAN (5200)
  • PAC-MAN (Atari 8-bit)
  • XEVIOUS (7800)
  • XEVIOUS (Arcade)
  • PAC-MAN (2600)

The Steam page describes Atari 50 as follows:

Join the celebration! Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes you on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games.

At the heart of Atari 50 are the Interactive Timelines, which combine historical trivia, digital artifacts, over 60 minutes of new interviews, documentary footage, and playable games into one cohesive experience. When you encounter a game in the Timelines, you can immediately play it without losing your place.

The massive selection of over 100 games spans seven different platforms: Arcade, 2600, 5200, 7800, Atari 8-bit computers, and, for the first time ever on modern consoles, Atari Lynx and Jaguar! Play the classics like Tempest 2000, Asteroids, and Yars’ Revenge, or dive into some deeper cuts.

Behind every game are the stories of Atari, what was happening at the company, and what went into the creation of the games and the hardware on which they ran, all told by the people who were there.

Also includes six new games:

    • Swordquest: AirWorld 
    • Haunted Houses
    • VCTR-SCTR
    • Neo Breakout
    • Quadratank 
    • Yars’ Revenge Reimagined 

Ikoku Nikki Anime Reveals New Cast Members and Theme Songs

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Soul Kiwami
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Ikoku Nikki anime series

The staff of the anime adaptation of Tomoko Yamashita’s Ikoku Nikki (Diary of a Strange Land) manga series have announced four new cast members, along with the anime’s opening and ending theme songs. 

The new Ikoku Nikki cast members include:

  • Junichi Suwabe as Shingo Kasamachi

  • Sumire Morohoshi as Emiri Nara

  • Eriko Matsui as Nana Daigo

  • Takashi Kondō as Kazunari Tōno

Singer-songwriter TOMOO performs the opening theme song “Sonare,” and Bialystocks performs the ending theme song “Kotozute (Hearsay).”

The main cast of Ikoku Nikki includes Miyuki Sawashiro as Makio Kōdai and Fuko Mori as Asa Takumi. 

Ikoku Nikki premieres in January 2026 on the ABC TV, Tokyo MX, and BS Asahi channels in Japan. 

Miyuki Oshiro is directing the anime at studio Shuka. Kohei Kiyasu is handling the series composition and writing the scripts, and Kenji Hayama is the character designer. kensuke ushio is the anime’s music composer.

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Designer: Toshie Kawamura
  • Prop Setting: Miyako Kanō
  • Costume Setting: Kaede Aizawa
  • Art: Eriko Takahashi
  • Color Design: Miho Tanaka
  • Director of Photography: Tomo Namiki
  • Editing: Kazuhiko Seki
  • Sound Director: Takahiro Ōmori
©ヤマシタトモコ・祥伝社／アニメ「違国日記」製作委員会

Yamashita launched the manga in June 2017 in Shodensha’s Feel Young magazine and ended it in June 2023. The manga series is about a 35-year-old novelist named Makio Kōdai and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together. Makio took Asa in after Asa’s parents passed away. The following day, Makio remembers that she doesn’t do well in the company of other people. As a result, Makio attempts to acclimate to living with a roommate, while Asa attempts to get used to an adult who never acts like one.

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Releases ‘Behind the Characters’ Featurette

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Saras Rajpal
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Releases 'Behind the Characters' Featurette

Dotemu has released a new featurette for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, called “Behind the Characters,” on its YouTube channel. The game will release on December 1 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The featurette provides an overview of the process of creating each of the game’s characters. The full roster for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is as follows:

  • Wolverine
  • Spider-Man
  • Phyla-Vell
  • Nova
  • Captain America
  • Storm
  • Venom
  • She Hulk
  • Rocket Raccoon
  • Beta Ray Bill
  • Silver Surfer
  • Black Panther
  • Cosmic Ghost Rider
  • Iron Man
  • Phoenix

Check out the “Behind the Characters” featurette for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion below:

Lastly, Marvel Cosmic Invasion will release on December 1. A demo is available now on Steam. The Steam page of Marvel Cosmic Invasion describes it as follows:

“The Cosmos Must Fall So That I Might Live!!”

So swears Annihilus, the living death that walks! After an unprecedented attack is launched across the galaxy, all life hangs in the balance.

Nova, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Phyla-Vell, Captain America and many more heroes, both earth-born and cosmic, will join forces in a star-spanning brawling adventure against the deadly Annihilation Wave. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Universe will be fought for across the stars in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion!

15 Playable Heroes

Whether you’re an old-school expert or a first-time fan, you’ll find familiar faces and discover new favorites in a captivating roster of characters from across the Marvel Universe!

Master the Cosmic Swap Tag-Team System

With the Cosmic Swap tag-team system, choose two heroes for each level and switch between them instantly. Create unique combos and powerful special attacks. Each character’s abilities encourage creative team-ups and a more tactical approach to the action.

Arcade Archives Tokyo Wars Announced, Releases on November 6

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Saras Rajpal
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Arcade Archives Tokyo Wars Announced, Releases on November 6

Hamster Corporation, in cooperation with Bandai Namco, have announced Arcade Archives Tokyo Wars, which will release on November 6. Two versions will be available. 

Arcade Archives 2 Tokyo Wars will cost $16.99, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. On the other hand, Arcade Archives Tokyo Wars will release on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch for $14.99. PlayStation 4/Switch owners can upgrade the game to the PS5/Switch 2 version for $2.99. Check out the trailer for Arcade Archives Tokyo Wars below:

Lastly, the official website describes the game as follows:

The battle for Tokyo! Which side will you join: the Green force or the White force?

Tokyo Wars is an action shooter released by Namco Limited (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1996. Join the tank unit of the Green force or the White force and engage in battle through realistic city streets. Destroy or be destroyed—the war for Tokyo begins now!

In Original Mode, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move. Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day. In addition, in HI SCORE MODE and CARAVAN MODE, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.

Arcade Archives 2 series introduces two brand-new modes, Time Attack Mode and Split Screen Mode, in addition to the Original Mode, Hi Score Mode, and Caravan Mode from Arcade Archives. Split Screen Mode allows multiple players to play together locally on a single console. Time Attack Mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.

What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Anime Reveals ‘City of Magic’ Arc Cast, PV and Visual

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Soul Kiwami
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The staff of the Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! anime revealed a new promotional video, key visual, and two new cast members for the “City of Magic” arc. The cast of the City of Magic arc includes Shōya Chiba as Kaito and Yui Ogura as Colette, and the characters may be seen in the new Hero Without a Class PV and visual.

Hero Without a Class City of Magic arc key visual
©九頭七尾/アース・スター エンターテイメント/無職の英雄製作委員会

New Hero Without a Class episodes release on Wednesdays at 5:00 a.m. PST / 8:00 a.m. EST (13:00 UTC) on HIDIVE.

Kaya performs the opening theme song “Reincarnation,” and Utahime Dream All Stars perform the ending theme song “Kiseki Nanka Iranai (I Don’t Need Something Like a Miracle).”

The Hero Without a Class cast includes:

  • Kenshō Ono as Arel
  • Saori Hayami as Laina
  • Sumire Uesaka as Lilia
  • Rumi Ōkubo as Kufa
  • Mai Nakahara as Farah
  • Shinya Takahashi as Leon
  • Carin Isobe as Astea
  • Yuka Iguchi as Mila

Kaoru Yabana directs the series at Studio A-Cat, Chabo Higurashi supervises and writes the series’ scripts, and Hiroto Morishita is the sound director. Further, Kento Asahina composes the soundtrack.

Shichio Kuzu launched the novel series in November 2017. Earth Star Entertainment began publishing it in 2018 with illustrations by Yumehito Ueda in July 2018, followed by Akio Nanae’s manga adaptation in November 2018. One Peace Books publishes the manga at retail.

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

In this world a goddess bestows each person with a class and skills that will determine one’s life direction. Despite being born the son of a Sword Princess and an Archmage, Arel has not received a class or skills. So, Arel must rely on his own grit, determination and natural talents to pursue and achieve greatness—becoming a new kind of hero. A hero without a class!

PlayStation Portal Now Supports Cloud Streaming Via PlayStation Plus Premium

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Saras Rajpal
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PlayStation Portal Now Supports Cloud Streaming Via PlayStation Plus Premium

PlayStation has announced that the PlayStation Portal now supports cloud streaming for those who own the PlayStation Plus Premium plan. Remote player requires Wi-Fi in order to use. 

Those who own the PlayStation Portal and PlayStation Plus Premium plan can play games like Astro Bot, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Fortnite, Ghost of Yōtei, Grand Theft Auto V, Cyberpunk 2077, and Resident Evil 4. A full list of playable games are available via the PlayStation website. Additionally, as the cloud streaming feature comes out of beta, the following updates have been implemented:

  • A redesigned home screen that includes tabs for Remote Play, Cloud Streaming, and Search screen
  • 3D Audio Support
  • Passcode Lock
  • Network Status Screen
  • In-Game Store
  • Accessibility Options
  • Game Invitations

Check out the trailer showcasing the feature below:

Recently, AMD released a new video in collaboration with PlayStation which focuses on the shared vision the two companies have in shaping the “future of gaming.” The video features a discussion between Jack Huynh, the senior vice president of AMD, and Mark Cerny, the architect behind the PlayStation 5. 

Huynh provided an overview of the conversation via his Twitter/X account, stating that both Cerny and him focused on “the breakthroughs in hardware design, the rise of machine learning-driven experiences, and the innovations that will define the next decade of interactive entertainment.” Some of these topics included:

  • Neural Arrays
  • Radiance Cores
  • Universal Compression

Further, he ends the overview by saying that “this isn’t just about technology. It’s about a partnership, a friendship, and a shared journey toward something extraordinary.​ Grateful for the trust, the friendship, and the game-changing future we’re building together.​” It’s possible that these advancements will be brought to fruition with the PlayStation 6. Currently, PlayStation currently hasn’t revealed any new information on the console.

One Piece Season 3 Casts Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace

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Soul Kiwami
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Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace in One Piece Season 3

Netflix has announced that Xolo Maridueña is joining the cast of One Piece Season 3 as Portgas D. Ace. A new trailer for One Piece Season 3 was also released to reveal Maridueña’s role as Ace.

One Piece Season 2 will premiere on March 10, 2026, exclusively on Netflix, as the video reiterated. One Piece Season 3 follows up at a later date, and the third season’s cast also includes Cole Escola as Bon Clay.

New cast members of One Piece Season 2 include:

  • Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper.
  • Callum Kerr as Smoker
  • Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
  • Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
  • Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday 
  • Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 
  • Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday
  • Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
  • Yonda Thomas as Igaram
  • David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
  • Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
  • Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
  • Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
  • Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
  • Clive Russell as Crocus
  • Werner Coetser as Dorry
  • Brendan Murray as Brogy
  • Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
  • Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
  • Rob Colletti as Wapol
  • Ty Keogh as Dalton
  • Mark Penwill as Chess
  • Anton David Jeftha as K.M. 
  • James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu
One Piece Season 2 Netflix key visual
©Eiichiro Oda, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix

The One Piece Elbaph arc anime premieres in April 2026 with a new two-cour structure featuring a maximum of 26 episodes. Once the Egghead arc concludes this year, One Piece will go on a three-month hiatus from January to March 2026.

One Piece Egghead Arc episodes 1134 through 1143 will receive an English dub this November on Crunchyroll. The English dub for episodes 1134 – 1143 will be available in United States, Canada, LATAM, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

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

Netflix Reveals New Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film

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Soul Kiwami
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya

Netflix has announced Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, a new anime film directed by Shingo Yamashita (Chainsaw Man, 2022 Urusei Yatsura). Cosmic Princess Kaguya! will premiere on January 22, 2026, exclusively on Netflix, and the film’s first official trailer and key visual were revealed.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya key visual

The new anime film stars:

  • Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya
  • Anna Nagase as Iroha
  • Saori Hayami as Yachiyo

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 includes music by vocaloid producer Ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot. 

“This is my first full-length original animated film.” Yamashita said in an interview with Netflix. “I poured into it everything I’ve learned about visual expression, my love for unique characters, and my deep affection for the internet culture that’s continued since the 1990s. It’s a bright, fun film — so please sit back, relax, and enjoy it!”

The story of Cosmic Princess Kaguya! focuses on the dream-filled virtual realm of Tsukiyomi with a reimagined take on the Japanese legend, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.

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