Persona5: The Phantom X Launches Version 2.3 Update

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Persona5 The Phantom X Version 2.3

SEGA has released the Version 2.3 update for Persona5: The Phantom X on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. Persona5: The Phantom X Version 2.3 adds Main Story Chapter 3: Unconditional Love Phase 2, a new commemorative event, and new 5-star Phantom Thief Kira Kitazato, voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto.

In Main Story Chapter 3: Unconditional Love Phase 2, players team up with disciplinary committee chair Riko Tanemura to confront the strange incidents happening within the academy. Playing the newly added content and reaching set goals before December 8 at 1:59 a.m. (UTC) grants several new rewards, including up to 1,280 Meta Crystals, Joy Medals for exchangeable rewards, and the event-exclusive item Plum Blossom Arm Bands, which may be used to get Rank VII Persona Cu Chulainn.

What’s more, 5-star Phantom Thief Kira Kitazato is now featured in Most Wanted Phantom Idol Contracts: Cynical Surgeon, which is available until November 25 at 1:59 a.m. (UTC) Kira has two modes: Doctor and Ripper. In Doctor mode, he can inflict Bleed stacks by dealing damage with skills, and damage can be further increased by raising his ailment accuracy.  In Ripper mode, Kitazato spends foes’ Bleed stacks to deal heavy damage. His exclusive weapon can be obtained from Arms Deals: Silent Pistols.

A new draw method, dubbed “Targeted,” is now available. Targeted requires more draws compared to the existing Chance system, but the 5-star drops that players get will only be the featured ones. In addition, after drawing Targeted contracts 165 times, players can get a 5-star Phantom Thief Chance 01, which can be used to get one random 5-star Phantom Thief from among those that appear in Phantom Idol Draft X.

Even more rewards are up for grabs in Thieves’ Secrets: Messa’s Special Missions, which has completable stages in Normal, Challenge, Limited Time modes. Complete the stages to earn Meta Jewels, Fragrance of Iris, Joy Medals, and the event-exclusive item Secret Tickets. Having Kira Kitazato or Toshiya Sumi in the party increases the rewards you can get while the event is ongoing until November 6 at 1:59 a.m. (UTC). Lastly, a login bonus event is available with up to 7 Platinum Tickets as free rewards, and 600 Meta Jewels have been given away for free following the official Persona5: The Phantom X Version 2.3 broadcast.

Persona5: The Phantom X is available now for Android, iOS, and PC (Steam) in the west and Japan, and the version 2.0 website is now live. Lastly, console versions are being planned.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Releases on March 19, 2026

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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

PlaySide Studios and Fumi Games announced classic cartoon-inspired first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will launch on March 19, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was released during Galaxies Gaming Showcase as well.

 

“We are very excited to share our game, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, with fans across the world on 19 March 2026,” said Fumi Games CEO and founder Mateusz Michalak in a press release “Set in the cartoon-noir city of Mouseburg, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire offers a unique mix of explosive FPS action and hand-drawn rubber hose animation. Stepping into the shoes of Private Investigator Jack Pepper – played by the inimitable Troy Baker – will be an experience that players will not forget!”

Before being delayed, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was planned to release by the end of 2025.

During Summer Game Fest 2025, Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience a hands-off demo of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire to see how the game is shaping up.

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

    • Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s
    • Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key
    • A thrilling single-player campaign that unravels a complex web of crime and corruption
    • Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews
    • Fully-loaded arsenal of over a dozen unique weapons and equipment – with a cartoon twist
    • Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle
    • Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal
    • Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble

LOVE ETERNAL Has Been Delayed to Q1 2026

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LOVE ETERNAL

Ysbryd Games and developer brlka have delayed the release of horror platformer LOVE ETERNAL to Q1 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Delayed from its original Q4 2025 release window, LOVE ETERNAL will feature English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, and Russian language support.

Lastly, here’s an overview, via Ysbryd Games:

When Maya leaves the dinner table to answer a phone call, she returns to find her family missing, her home destroyed, and her surroundings transmuted into an unfamiliar, eerie landscape reminiscent of the Iron Age. Seek a way out of this strange predicament by navigating the unpredictable liminal spaces and ignoring Earthly laws of physics – but not before confronting the powerful god responsible for her abduction.

Dash through the crumbling chambers of a labyrinthine castle, leaping, flipping, and strategically landing on the floors and ceilings of each puzzle-like room. Plan jump arcs carefully to make use of environmental boons that trigger Maya’s ability to flip gravity in midair, and avoid razor-sharp spikes, shifting lasers, and other deadly obstacles in precision platforming challenges.

Take in vast, desolate landscapes as disquieting ambient tones haunt the god’s domain. Gaze at imposing, yet lonely, statues throughout the realm’s many environments, from undersea caverns to uncanny copies of Maya’s suburban home. Brave encounters with monstrous doppelgängers of Maya’s family and friends, and meet other victims of the deity’s abductions.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Releases on April 16, Playtest Announced

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Cthulhu The Cosmic Abyss

Nacon and Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong developer Big Bad Wolf Studio announced Lovecraftian adventure game Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss launches on April 16, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A playtest for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss will take place from October 28 to November 4, and sign-ups are available at my.nacongaming.com.

Here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of Nacon:

In Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, the player takes on the role of Noah, voiced by Jua Amir (who previously worked on Detroit: Become Human), an agent specializing in occult cases. His mission is to investigate the disappearance of miners at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, aided by his personal AI, KEY.

KEY is equipped with a range of useful tools to assist the player in their investigation, such as a sonar for analyzing clues or revealing things that are difficult to see with the naked eye.

While exploring varied environments, both on land and at sea, Noah will face numerous riddles and puzzles that can be solved in different ways. One of the game’s iconic locations is none other than R’lyeh, the city where, according to the myth, Cthulhu is imprisoned; this location has never been depicted in a video game before.

As he progresses through the city’s maze and encounters eldritch horrors, the line between nightmare and reality begins to blur under the influence of the most powerful of cosmic creatures: Cthulhu. If he hasn’t lost his sanity by then, Noah will have to make a decisive choice at the climax of his investigation. Several endings will then become available, depending on the player’s previous actions.

SLEEP AWAKE Launches on December 2 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

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SLEEP AWAKE

Blumhouse Games and EYES OUT have announced atmospheric narrative horror game SLEEP AWAKE will launch on December 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A free SLEEP AWAKE demo is available now on Steam ahead of the December 2 launch.

Lastly, the Steam page describes the game as follows:

SLEEP AWAKE is an immersive first-person psychedelic horror narrative experience that explores the realm between sleep and death.  

Submitted to perpetual insomnia, the denizens of the last known city on Earth are reaching a panic crisis of reckless experiments in an effort to avoid The HUSH, the inexplicable disappearance of those who sleep.  

Playing as Katja, you must survive the devotees of various depraved death cults and desperately try to stay awake. Solve the puzzles of this mysterious world while avoiding the grasp of the death cults in an attempt to shatter the horrors of the past.   

Led by Cory Davis (Spec Ops: The Line) and Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails), SLEEP AWAKE combines FMV sequences with psychedelic visuals, blurring boundaries between reality and imagination.  

Key Features:

A psychedelic trip of the senses: Immersive and vibrant. A gorgeous visualization of a terrifying reality caught between the crumbling physical world and a symbolic otherworldly realm.

Struggle between oblivion and the waking world: Katja confronts the grief of having lost her family to The Swell in the disaster-ravaged city of The Crush where the only fate worse than death… is sleep.

Unique and deeply unsettling horror gameplay: Explore and solve the puzzles of a distorted reality. Survive harrowing enemy encounters through challenging stealth, survival, and chase sequences.

Arresting audio experience: Hypnotic evil from Robin Finck of Nine Inch Nails.

Edge of Memories Trailer Previews the Main Story

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Edge of Memories story trailer

Nacon has released a new trailer for Midgar Studio-developed action RPG Edge of Memories to highlight the game’s story, universe, characters, and themes. The story of Edge of Memories was written in collaboration with NieR writer Sawako Natori.

The soundtrack of Edge of Memories is composed by Cédric Menendez, with a final theme by Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger, Xenoblade Chronicles series) and vocals by Emi Evans (NieR series).

Edge of Memories launches in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game was originally planned to release in Q4 2025.

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

The Corrosion, a plague of unparalleled proportions, has already ravaged the Astryan continent. On the other side of the world, the continent of Avaris and its nomadic peoples—so far spared from the horrors spawned by this abomination—now stand on the brink of extinction. Eline, an itinerant Soul Whisperer, relentlessly battles the force that turns the once-thriving fauna, flora and humans of this lush land into grotesque abominations. Following a mysterious encounter, a dark power awakens within her, one that may hold the key to ending this apocalypse: the ability to control the Corrosion within her own body.

But saving a world already doomed is no easy task. With the help of Ysoris, her unlikely mentor, and Kanta, shaman prince of a lost tribe, Eline must overcome the formidable adversaries standing in her way.

Intense Real-Time Combat

Engage in fierce battles against relentless enemies alongside your allies, and unleash your devastating powers to wipe them out!

      • String together spectacular combos by alternating between rapid strikes and devastating techniques to dominate your opponents.
      • Your allies are the key to victory. Customise your companions, and use their skills wisely to inflict more damage at crucial moments.
      • Let rage consume you and transform into a Berserker to deliver earth-shattering blows, which turn into a series of merciless executions.
A Stunning and Corrupted World

Avaris, a land of many faces, is as scarred as the rest of Heryon. From the idyllic sandy shores of the port city of Sarlah-Durah to the snow-capped peaks of the Kezal Mountains, every landscape bears the marks of the Corrosion’s abominations.

      • Explore the continent of Avaris in the grip of the Corrosion – Discover rich environments with vibrant colours, and observe the scourge ravaging these enchanting landscapes. As you progress through the story, the game transforms places you have previously travelled through and creates strange new paths to take.
      • Ride a Nekaroo – Traverse the vast lands of Avaris atop this loyal feline companion and take advantage of its agility to access unreachable areas.
      • Enjoy stunning visuals inspired by Japanese animation – Discover or rediscover the breathtaking world of Heryon through Avaris, a colourful and radiant continent brought to life with Unreal Engine 5.
An Intense Story With No Dull Moments
      • A gripping epic with no fillers – Experience an original narrative where every quest matters, adding new depth to the story, the characters or their relationships.
      • Dive into an emotional journey – Travel across a continent inhabited by nomadic civilizations forced to migrate to escape the Corrosion, and connect with those who have chosen to await death while celebrating life.
A Poetic Soundtrack

Whether you are exploring the vast expanses of the continent of Avaris or battling relentless Corroded foes, enjoy a dynamic and adaptive soundtrack composed by Cédric Menendez. Carried by the enchanting voice of Emi Evans, known for her work on NieR: Automata, your journey culminates with a final theme composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, famed for his work on games such as Chrono Trigger, Xenoblade Chronicles and Sea of Stars.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Event Adds Halloween Versions of Iori Yagami and Mature

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Spooky Event

SNK and Netmarble have released a new update and event for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK featuring Halloween versions of Iori Yagami and Mature. THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK players can celebrate the Halloween season with new-themed fighters, pets, seasonal events, and rewards.

A special Pick-Up Event is now available in The KING OF FIGHTERS AFK featuring Halloween-style versions of Iori Yagami and Mature. Players have until November 5 to recruit these fighters. What’s more, the Spooky Night 2 Check-In event is live, giving players another opportunity to recruit Halloween-style Mature on the first day they log in. The event also offers login bonus rewards, including up to 1,000 Halloween Fighter Tokens that can be used to unlock Halloween-themed Fighters.

The Spooky Night event offers numerous seasonal activities with limited-time rewards. Players have the chance to get the newly added Legendary pet Demonio and supporter G-Mantle. Players can also challenge the seasonal content Pumpkin Parade dungeon to earn Halloween Fighter Tokens and a special Halloween-themed profile and frame. Lastly, the Ghost Shuffle mini-game lets players sort descending ghosts by type to earn points and additional rewards.

Lastly, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is available now for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store. 

Crunchyroll Brings Curated Anime Lineup to Delta In-Flight Entertainment in November

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Crunchyroll announced its curated anime lineup for the Delta Air Lines in-flight entertainment suite will officially launch in early November across more than 165,000 seatback screens. Delta Air Lines customers will be available to view select episodes from hit anime like Black Clover, My Roommate is a Cat, Horimiya, Fruits Basket, and Solo Leveling within the Delta Sync Wi-Fi experience for SkyMiles Members, which is available on more than 940 aircraft.

What’s more, Crunchyroll subscribers can log into their account on personal devices via Delta Sync Wi-Fi to enjoy the full catalog of 50,000 episodes across 2,000 unique titles, including anime series and films. Fans can also sign-up for an exclusive 24-hour free trial to use during the flight or after landing.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment previously launched Crunchyroll Anime Nights, a new monthly theatrical program that celebrates anime, including past and new releases. At select theaters, fans can expect anime to hit the big screen every third Monday of the month, including films, episodes and exclusive previews from Crunchyroll.

Crunchyroll Anime Nights began on October 20 with the release of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved. The program is running across over 225 theaters in the U.S., including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, AMC Theatres, Regal, Cinemark Theatres, Harkins Theatres, and Landmark Cinemas chains. An OVERLORD 10th anniversary celebration follows up this November.

KILL BLUE Anime Casts Shunsuke Takeuchi as Juzo Ogami

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Juzo Ogami in KILL BLUE

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s KILL BLUE manga series announced that Shinsuke Takeuchi will be voicing protagonist Juzo Ogami in his adult form. A new still image of Juzo Ogami from the KILL BLUE anime (shown above) was also revealed,

 

The new anime adaptation of the KILL BLUE manga will premiere in 2026. Hiro Kaburagi (Great Pretender, Kimi ni Todoke) is the director of the KILL BLUE anime. Miho Daidōji (Kuroko’s Basketball, Kimi ni Todoke 3rd Season) is the character designer, and CUE is producing the animation.

The KILL BLUE manga is getting a new novel adaptation, titled Kill Ao Secret Report (Kill Blue Secret Report), by Kiyoko Hoshi. The new KILL BLUE novel will ship on December 4, which is the same day that the manga’s 13th and final compiled book volume releases.

Shueisha is serializing the KILL BLUE manga in Weekly Shonen Jump. 11 volumes have been released thus far, and the 12th volume will release on November 6.

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

A legendary assassin at 39. Starting over… as a middle schooler. 

Jūzō Ōgami is a legendary hitman who has never failed an assignment, no matter how  impossible. One day, after wiping out a powerful organization, he is stung by a mysterious wasp and collapses. When he wakes up, the fearsome 39-year-old assassin has been transformed into a 13-year-old boy! Before he can even process what happened, his boss delivers a new order: “In that body, infiltrate a middle school.” What awaits him is an unexpected school life filled with colorful classmates, youthful chaos, and looming danger. Can Jūzō ever return to his original form? Or will the assassins closing in on him end his second life before it even begins!? 

Tune In to the Midnight Heart Anime Premieres January 6, Theme Songs and Key Visual Revealed

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Tune In to the Midnight Heart anime

The official website for the anime adaptation for Masakuni Igarashi’s Tune In to the Midnight Heart manga series confirms its January 6, 2026 premiere. The Tune In to the Midnight Heart anime will air on Tuesdays at 11:00 p.m. JST during Kansai TV and Fuji TV’s new “Ka-Anival!!” programming block, and BS Asahi will also air the anime on January 9.

What’s more, the latest trailer confirms that Suisei Hoshimachi performs the opening theme song “Tsuki ni Mukatte Ute (Attack Toward the Moon).” Soala performs the ending theme song “Koe no Kiseki (Trails of Voices).”

Tune In to the Midnight Heart key visual
©五十嵐正邦・講談社／「真夜中ハートチューン」製作委員会

The anime’s cast includes: 

  • Momoko Seto as Rikka Inohana
  • Rumi Okubo as Nene Himekawa
  • Sayumi Suzushiro as Iko Kirino
  • Miku Itō as Shinobu Uzuki
  • Hana Kanazawa as Lemon Ando

Masayuki Takahashi directs the anime at Gekkō, Yukie Sugawara handles series scripts, and Tomoyuki Shitaya is the character designer.

Igarashi launched the manga in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine in September 2023. Kodansha’s K MANGA service publishes the manga digitally in English.

Lastly, here’s an overview, via Kodansha:

When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in bed at night, he was able to find solace in the voice of a radio host who went by “Apollo.” However, one day, she simply stopped broadcasting without any explanation. Years then passed, and Arisu is now a second-year high-schooler. He makes it his mission to search for Apollo, as there is something he wants to tell her. He doesn’t know what she looks like, or even what her real name is, but he manages to get some leads on her in his school’s broadcasting club. That’s where he meets four girls who all dream to get a job where they can make full use of their voices! Just who is Apollo, and how will those four’s dreams pan out?

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