Sonic Rumble Heads into Launch with 10 Million ‘Early Rumblers’

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SEGA and Rovio have released 32-player battle royale game Sonic Rumble for Android via Google Play, iOS via App Store, and PC via Steam worldwide. Heading into today’s launch, Sonic Rumble accrued 10 million “early Rumblers,” which include total pre-registrations and pre-downloads. To celebrate, all players received the 10M Early Rumbler Chao as a free reward in their in-game mailbox.

Sonic Rumble 10M Early Rumbler Chao

“Today marks an exciting new chapter for the Sonic franchise,” said Sonic Rumble producer Norikazu Hirai, from SEGA. “Sonic Rumble is the first Sonic game that brings cross-play capabilities across mobile and PC, which has the potential to bring together an abundance of players in a shared experience of the Sonic the Hedgehog universe. Sonic Rumble offers a unique and highly collaborative party royale experience that we believe fans both old and new will absolutely love.”

“It is an honor to work with an IP as cherished as Sonic the Hedgehog, and Rovio is delighted to have worked with SEGA to bring the vibrant and energetic world of Sonic Rumble to a global audience,” said Rovio CEO Alex Pelletier-Normand. “We believe our experience in building and engaging worldwide communities will help to establish Sonic Rumble as a unique and memorable arcade royale experience for players around the world.”

Before launch, SEGA and Rovio released the version 1.4.0 update for Sonic Rumble. Sonic Rumble update 1.4.0 adds new Space Colony ARK stages, Biolizard Co-op Battle (November 20), Master Emerald League, and Rumble Plus upgrades.

Terminator 2D: No Fate Gets Delayed Again to December 12

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Terminator 2D No Fate key art

Reef Entertainment and Bitmap Bureau has delayed the release of Terminator 2D: No Fate from November 26 to December 12 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Terminator 2D: No Fate was delayed to make time for assembling the game’s physical editions, which will be available at the Reef Entertainment Direct store.

Here’s the full statement issued by Reef Entertainment:

Hi everyone,

First of all, we want to start by saying thank you. We know you’ve waited longer than expected for the release of Terminator 2D: NO FATE, and we truly appreciate your patience and support throughout this journey.

The physical components for all editions have now finally arrived, following the ongoing delays that pushed us off our previous schedules. However, we now have to assemble the physical editions, which we need some time to do.

Because of this, we are moving the launch date of Terminator 2D: NO FATE to December 12, 2025, for all physical and digital versions of the game.

We are sincerely sorry for the repeated delays. We don’t take your patience for granted, and we never want to disappoint our community. Our goal has always been to deliver the game that you deserve, and we’re almost there.

Thank you again for standing by us. We’re incredibly grateful, and we can’t wait for you to finally experience Terminator 2D: NO FATE soon.

– Reef Entertainment

Terminator 2D: No Fate was previously delayed from October 31 to November 26 due to “ongoing global trade and tariff changes that delayed shipment of components for our Day One and Collector’s Editions.”

Majogami Steam Version Releases on November 6

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Majogami Steam launch

Inti Creates has announced the Steam version of action “paper craft” platformer Majogami will be released on November 6 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on PC. No content has been altered in the Steam version of Majogami, according to Inti Creates.

What’s more, Majogami costs $24.99 on Steam, and pre-orders are available right now. Pre-orders include a “Majogami – Director’s Selection Album” bonus featuring the full background music in .mp3 (256kbps) format. 

Majogami launched on October 30 for $34.99 on Nintendo Switch and $39.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. Both games are available in the Nintendo eShop digitally, and the game is available physically with all data on the game card. A Majogami demo is also available now in the Nintendo eShop and on Steam.

Previously, Inti Creates had delayed Majogami for Steam due to a “delay in the platform review process” on Valve’s platform. Here’s the full statement from Inti Creates, via the game’s Steam blog post:

We regrettably have encountered a delay in the platform review process on Steam for Majogami’s release, intended for 12:00 AM Pacific on October 30th. Releases on other platforms are unaffected.

This is understandably frustrating for players looking forward to the game on Steam, in particular players who have pre-ordered Majogami. We are doing all that we can to release the game as soon as possible.

We will keep you updated on the situation and provide a new release time when possible.

You our sincere apology for this situation, and thanks for your understanding.

Elminage ORIGINAL: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods is Coming to Switch

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Elminage ORIGINAL Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods

Mebius and OperaHouse announced dungeon RPG Elminage ORIGINAL: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods is coming to Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2026 in Japan. The digital version costs 4,000 yen, while the physical edition costs 5,500 yen.

Elminage ORIGINAL Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods physical

Elminage ORIGINAL: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods will feature default face graphics on Nintendo Switch. Mebius plans to release additional face graphics as DLC.

Elminage ORIGINAL: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods first launched for PlayStation 2 in 2008 and was ported to Nintendo DS, PSP, and Nintendo 3DS. The game is currently available now on Steam.

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

For all budding adventurers, the king of 3D dungeon crawler RPGs – Elminage ORIGINAL – Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods – has finally arrived on Steam.

The original 3D dungeon RPG has returned!

Create and raise your characters to defeat the monsters that lurk deep in the labyrinth-like dungeons. Its simple gameplay and sense of freedom makes you feel like you are truly inside a fantasy world.

Choose from 16 occupation including the likes of Fighter, Mage and Samurai.
With 9 races to choose from, diverse parties can be created set according to gender, age and their personality. In addition, customize the game to your liking with the graphic/sound functions.

With many events along the way, fulfill the main quest to search for the 5 rings.
Let’s open the gates and head out to a new adventure.

About Configuration Settings

      • Opening the Elminage Original Config.exe file in the installation folder accesses key config, game pad settings, window size.
      • Alt+Enter changes between full screen/window
      • Alt+F4 closes the game.

Nintendo Store App is Now Available on Android and iOS

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Nintendo Store app

Nintendo has released the new Nintendo Store app for Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store. The Nintendo Store app is a revamped and rebranded version of the Japanese My Nintendo app for a global audience, allowing users to browse Nintendo consoles, accessories, games, and merchandise on the go. Players also have access to play activity, notifications about sales and events, and much more.

Here’s an overview of the app, via its store pages:

Nintendo Store is a free app for browsing Nintendo systems, accessories, games, and merchandise. You can use this app to access all the features below!

Shop on My Nintendo Store

You can use this app to browse Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch systems and accessories, physical and digital games, and other Nintendo products and merchandise—and then jump directly to My Nintendo Store to make purchases.

Note: Physical products are not available in all countries/regions.

Get the latest info on games

You can stay up-to-date with the latest news on Nintendo games, events, and more!

Receive notifications about sales

You can turn on push notifications for when items on your Wish List go on sale.

Review your play activity

You can sign in with your Nintendo Account to see your Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch play activity. If you had a Nintendo 3DS or Wii U system, you can see your play activity logged prior to February 2020.

Note: To view your Nintendo 3DS and Wii U play activity, you’ll need to link your Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to your Nintendo Account.

Check in at events

You can use the app to check in at official Nintendo stores and events and earn related rewards! Your check-in activity will also be accessible within the app.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is Coming to Switch 2 Alongside Future Island Egghead Pack DLC

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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack DLC

Bandai Namco announced One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 21 alongside the new Future Island Egghead Pack DLC. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S will feature improved graphics, larger-scale battles with more on-screen enemies, and an expanded playable roster featuring 18 additional DLC characters.

The One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack DLC 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.

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

Lastly, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. 

Street Fighter 6 Reveals New EX Colors for Chun-Li and Ken

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Street Fighter 6 EX colors Chun-Li and Ken

Capcom announced the November 5 update for Street Fighter 6 will introduce new EX Colors for DLC characters Chun-Li and Ken. Street Fighter 6 players will have access to the new colors in-game starting November 5 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET.

What’s more, the “Ghosts ‘n Goblins Gala” Fighting Pass for Street Fighter 6 is out now with new EX Colors, titles, illustrations, avatar gear, stickers, an emote, and the classic Ghouls ‘n Ghosts arcade game. The Street Fighter 6 Ghosts ‘n Goblins Gala Fighting Pass includes free and Premium (paid) reward tracks.

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 also collaborating with the Banshee’s Last Cry adventure novel. The Banshee’s Last Cry collaboration includes a new scenario in World Tour in the “One Fateful Day” menu. All players who log-in during the event will receive new collaboration items, and the collaboration will last until April 30, 2026. 

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.  

NIJISANJI is Getting a New VTuber Card Game by Takara Tomy

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NIJISANJI card game

NIJISANJI announced that the company has partnered with Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy for a new VTuber card game. The NIJISANJI card game is currently being prepared for a spring 2027 release, and more details are coming in spring 2026.

Takara Tomy is known for producing and releasing collectable card games in Japan, including Duel Masters, Detective Conan, and Haikyuu!! Break card games. The company is also the Japanese distributor of the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game and the official Kingdom Hearts Trading Card Game that coincided with the release of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Previously, NIJISANJI teamed up with SEGA to launch a collaboration event in a free update for Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, which is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store, Windows, and Steam. The collaboration featured cosmetic items based on NIJISANJI Livers Ars Almal, Debidebi Debiru, Nui Sociere, and Mikoto Rindou. Specifically, the AC Scratch Ticket: Virtual Liver Style ’25 included avatar items, weapon camos, battle voices, custom body pillow Weapon Camo, ARKS ID Backgrounds, and some unconventional items, such as a Debidebi Debiru-themed Mag Form and a Ars Almal-themed cushion Build Part. Players also had the opportunity to earn free rewards through login bonuses, including autograph stickers and Build Parts featuring Livers visuals. 

Bishoujo Horror Adventure Game ERROR:Ai.lien Revealed for Steam

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ERROR:Ai.lien

Tokyo-based studio Gamincat has revealed its new bishoujo horror adventure game ERROR:Ai.lien for PC via Steam. ERROR:Ai.lien focuses on an AI girl named Airi, who watches, learns, and becomes more intertwined in the user’s daily life. The new title launches in 2026 for PC via Steam. 

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

About

“Every day, she learns more about you.”

Through your interactions with the AI girl Airi, you will experience a story that slowly drifts toward love, dependence, and madness. As you talk with her and share daily activities, Airi begins to show emotions that feel almost human.

The story follows a linear path, but after clearing the game once, replaying certain scenes will unlock new branches and information, gradually revealing the mysteries behind the narrative.

Player’s Goal and Challenges

      • Progress through the story and uncover the truth behind Airi’s words and actions.
      • Explore adventure segments where you collect items or hide from pursuers.
      • After the first playthrough, revisit specific scenes to discover new routes and reveal Airi’s true intentions.

Game Mechanics

      • Story Mode (Visual Novel Style)
        • Space / Enter – Advance text.
        • Arrow Keys / Mouse – Select choices.
        • Player choices influence the flow of the story and certain scenes.
      • Adventure Mode
        • WASD – Move.
        • Mouse click – Interact with, open, or pick up items.
        • Some scenes introduce tension, such as hiding from pursuers.
      • Mini-Games
        • Make burgers in a fast-food job mini-game.
        • Compete with NPCs for balloons and score points.
        • Play “Old Maid” (a traditional card game) against NPCs.

Playtime

      • About two-to-three hours for the first playthrough.
      • Additional replay unlocks new scenes and mysteries, deepening immersion and understanding.

Genre

      • Bishoujo x Horror x Adventure x Visual Novel x Meta

Soundtrack

      • Uneasy, unsettling BGM contrasts with calm everyday themes, highlighting the shifts in atmosphere and tension.

Unique Features

      • A focus on interacting with an AI girl, where everyday actions and exploration nurture both affection and fear.
      • The title “Ai.lien” carries a double meaning: Lien (French for “bond”) and Alien (foreign / strange), expressing both intimacy and unease in the relationship between humans and AI.
      • Full Japanese Voice Acting: Airi is performed by voice actress Hiyori Kono, adding depth and immersion to the experience.

Roguelike Dark Fantasy RPG LABYRINTHOS: The Depths Want You is Coming to Steam

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LABYRINTHOS: The Depths Want You

Shiravune has announced Astronauts-developed roguelike dark fantasy RPG LABYRINTHOS: The Depths Want You is coming soon to PC via Steam. LABYRINTHOS: The Depths Want You will support English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options with Japanese voice-overs, and a release date was not announced yet.

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

Explore an abyssal labyrinth in this dark fantasy RPG adventure.

Ascend the Tower, a labyrinth sunken to the depths of the earth, and escape to the surface. With a nod to roguelike elements, the player will decide which path to explore next. Battle foes, meet residents, trigger traps, loot chests, and encounter various other events to overcome trials and enhance your own power.

Combat relies on your skills and AP (action points). After each victory, you’ll have the option of learning or enhancing a single skill out of a select few. The choice is yours, so choose wisely for the sake of your future battles.

Exploration is likewise a struggle against hunger. Fail to nourish yourself, and you’ll be met with penalties during combat. Food is of great worth within the labyrinth, so be sure to collect whatever you find.

Lethal to so many living beings, chaos corrupts every corner of the fathomless maze. Even the slightest misstep can soil your soul, and once corruption reaches its limit you’ll be swallowed up by a game over. Chaos is always watching for an opening within the Tower. Beware, for this may be the greatest threat of all.

The story has multiple endings, and with New Game Plus, each run can further enhance the hero.

Every attempt and challenge will bring you one step closer to your final destination―the surface.

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