Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Update 1.05 is Out Now for Switch and Switch 2

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter update 1.05 Switch 2

Nihon Falcom announced Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter update 1.05 is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a slew of new features, including a first-person mode, a hide in-game user interface feature, “Image Quality / Performance Settings,” and other quality of life changes. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter update 1.05 was previously released on October 10 for the PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) versions.

You can read up on the patch notes below, in case you missed them:

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Update 1.05 Patch Notes

  • Added “Image Quality / Performance Settings” to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
  • Added options to adjust text speed and text auto-advance speed.
  • Added one-key shortcuts for actions that normally require two key presses on keyboard.
  • Added a first-person mode.
  • Added the option to hide in-game user interface.
    • Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2
      • First-Person Mode – R + ZL
      • Hide User Interface – R + ZR
    • PlayStation 5
      • First-Person Mode – R1 + L2
      • Hide User Interface – R1 + R2
    • Steam
      • First-Person Mode
        • Gamepad: RB + LT
        • Keyboard: Insert
      • Hide User Interface
        • Gamepad: RB + RT
        • Keyboard: X
  • Corrected various text errors.
  • Fixed other miscellaneous bugs.

Fans who purchase Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for $1. The Switch 2 version supports up to 4K 30 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS with sharper visuals and performance. What’s more, players can try the free Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Prologue demo, which supports save data transfers over to the full game. 

Final Weapon reviewed Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and gave it a 4.5 out of 5, noting that the game is “the perfect introduction to Trails, with an outstanding cast, engaging gameplay, and a world impossible not to get invested in. The slow-burning narrative, while very enjoyable, can lead to monotonous sections of the game, but this is just a minor gripe considering the massive adventure at hand. New and old fans alike will fall in love with what is assuredly one of the best RPGs of the year.”

‘Beyond Baki: Cosplay, Editing & New Challenges’ Panel Celebrates 35 Years of Baki

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BAKI 35th anniversary panel

At New York Comic Con 2025, Baki fans were treated to a special panel by Kodama in Room 408 dubbed “Beyond Baki: Cosplay, Editing & New Challenges.” The panel invited fans into Baki’s world like never before, with the stage set by MC Seb Baik and panelists Pierre Dubost, Sullivan Rouaud, Logan Chitwood, and Michael Lacerna. There was an hour full of conversations, behind-the-scenes looks, and exclusive announcements for the Baki franchise.

The panel began with greetings from the panelists before heading right into the main event: the 35th anniversary of the Baki series in 2026. The official anniversary logo was revealed for the first time, along with a trailer for the long-awaited global English release of the Baki the Grappler manga and other celebrations. 

After the anniversary reveal, the panelists shifted the discussion to the series itself and why Baki continues to be a must-read manga. Baki editor Michael Lacerna shared his initial reaction to discovering he would work on the manga’s English translation. Logan Chitwood, a renowned Yujiro Hanma cosplayer, also shared how Baki changed his life and helped him pursue his dreams.

BAKI 35th anniversary panel

Lacerna said, “It’s a huge honor to work on this title, knowing how much it means not only to everyone on this panel, but to you, the fans. Coming from a fighting game background, it’s impossible not to see Baki’s influence everywhere, from anything involving underground arenas to unexpected places like a horse girl racing simulator.”

Chitwood said, “Baki, for me, is motivation. At first, it pushed me to hit the gym more, but over time, it became motivation and inspiration to change my life. There are so many characters people cosplay, but getting to embody Yujiro Hanma and have others recognize you as a character you love is incredible. Especially with Yujiro, I’ve been able to humanize him in my own way and bring my own style to the role.”

The panel closed with an audience Q&A, where fans asked about Baki’s 35th anniversary, Kodama’s upcoming titles, and Logan’s journey in becoming Yujiro Hanma. The panelists also took a commemorate photo with attendees, thanked fans for their support, and encouraged them to look forward to more updates and announcements.

The new BAKI-DOU anime series will premiere in 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Fans can catch up with the Baki anime, along the collaborative anime special Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura, on Netflix as well.

KILL BLUE Manga is Getting a New Novel Adaptation

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KILL BLUE novel

The KILL BLUE manga by Tadatoshi Fujimaki (Kuroko’s Basketball, ROBOT×LASERBEAM) 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.

A 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.

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!? 

High School! Kimengumi is Getting a New Anime in January 2026

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High School! Kimengumi

A new promotional video confirmed that a new TV anime adaptation of Motoei Shinzawa’s High School! Kimengumi manga will premiere in January 2026. The new High School! Kimengumi anime will air on Fuji TV network’s Noitamina programming block on Fridays at 11:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. EST). 

What’s more, the anime’s cast and staff was announced alongside the release of a new official trailer and key visual. The video features the theme song “Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi,” which was covered by Shiraishi and Hasegawa with a modern rearrangement by Night Tempo.

High School! Kimengumi
© 新沢基栄／集英社・奇面組

 

The new anime’s cast includes (top left to bottom right in the image below):

  • Tomokazu Seki as Rei Ichidō
  • Shunsuke Takeuchi as Gō Reietsu
  • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kiyoshi Shusse
  • Chiaki Kobayashi as Jin Daima
  • Kikunosuke Toya as Dai Monohoshi
  • Haruka Shiraishi as Yui Kawa
  • Ikumi Hasegawa as Chie Uru

Kazuaki Seki directs his first anime at Animation Studio Seven with Takashi Nishikawa  as the animation director. Shigeru Murakoshi oversees the series scripts, and Yuka Abe is the character designer. Night Tempo is producing the project’s songs, and Slow Curve is planning and producing the project.

REMOW is currently streaming the original High School! Kimengumi anime on YouTube. Here’s an overview of the anime, via REMOW:

The Funny-face Club are technically high school students, but that’s where the normal part ends. The five members (Rei Ichido, Go Reiketsu, Kiyoshi Duse, Dai Moroboshi, and Jin Ooma) all have unique faces and even more unique personalities. Whether you’re talking about temperaments, intellect, physical quirks, or behavior, they’re all complete weirdos!

Alongside them are other colorful groups at school like the Pretty-boy Brigade, the Buckle-down Bunch, and the Rebel Crew), alongside classmates like Yui Kasengawa and Chie Ururu, and all their teachers who also get caught up in the chaos. Together, they dive headfirst into a nonstop series of wacky, wild antics.

It’s a story packed with absurdity, nonsense, unpredictability, and utter madness, featuring five hopeless underachievers that will stay in your memory forever!

Quantic Dream is Still Working on Star Wars: Eclipse, Reveals Spellcasters Chronicles

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Spellcasters

Quantic Dream announced Star Wars: Eclipse is still in development, and Spellcasters Chronicles, a new free-to-play team-based third-person action strategy game, is coming soon to PC via Steam. Closed beta registration for Spellcasters Chronicles is available on the game’s official website.

David Cage also released the following message regarding the latest update from Quantic Dream: 

For over 28 years, Quantic Dream has been pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. With award-winning titles like Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human, more than 25 million players worldwide have shared the journeys of Ethan Mars, Jodie Holmes, Kara, Markus and Connor, with us.
 
Since 2018, we have entered a new phase of growth and innovation. We doubled the size of the team, bringing together talents from all over the world united by the same passion for creativity. We opened a new studio in Montreal, moved into new headquarters in Paris, built the next generation of our proprietary technology, and became our own publisher.
 
After years as a single-project studio, we also decided to take a new step. Multiple teams are  fully dedicated to crafting the next generation of great games, including something very different, a competitive multiplayer experience, born from the same spirit of curiosity and creativity that has always defined us.
 
This new title may surprise our fans as it is very different from what we have done so far. But taking risks, challenging ourselves, exploring new ways of playing and telling stories, and attempting what seems impossible, has always been part of our DNA.
 
We also know how demanding it is to create something new. Earning the trust of players, standing out in such a competitive space, and introducing fresh concepts is incredibly challenging. And since we have no legacy in this genre, we know we have everything to prove — which is why your support and feedback will be essential. Together, we believe we can create something truly unique.
 
Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and we are eager to share more with you in the future.
 
I want to take this opportunity to thank all our fans around the world for playing our games year after year, for their kind words whenever we meet, for their patience and encouragement.
 
This is the beginning of a new chapter for Quantic Dream. Thank you for being with us on this journey, we can’t wait to share what comes next.
 
David Cage

Lastly, here’s an overview of Spellcasters Chronicles via Steam:

About Spellcasters Chronicles

The gods are gone. In their wake, a selected few found they could channel the ancient energy called the Source and use it to weave fate. Sorcerers, shamans, mages… they are now known as Spellcasters, and stand on the brink of shaping the world’s destiny.

You are one of these Spellcasters, a powerful mage capable of shaping the fate of the world. Fight for power and influence to control the Source, the energy that fuels your magic.

Spellcasters Chronicles is a free-to-play, team-based, 3rd-person action-strategy game. Embody a mage commander and unleash chaos on the battlefield by summoning hordes of creatures and casting powerful spells in this multiplayer game where strategic play, skill, and creativity are rewarded. Will you be a Spellcaster they fear, or one they worship?

Use Your Magic in Epic 3v3 Combat

Play as a powerful mage and team up with your allies to outplay your rivals. Battle in mystical arenas and unleash devastating spells that can attack your enemies, buff your allies, and even change the environment. Build strategies with your allies to turn the tide of the game in your favor and emerge victorious.

Fly. Cast. Fight. Cooperate

Fly into the air and engage in dynamic aerial combat where your skill and your magic will help you prevail. Command your army from the sky and plan your next move toward victory. Your skills will define the outcome of a fight; your strategy decides the outcome of the game. Think fast and act faster to secure your victory.

Summon Hundreds of Creatures Fighting With You

Summon armies of hundreds, among a wide roster of creatures. Skeleton warriors, ogres, dragons: every monster has a role. Build towers and structures to control the terrain and unleash colossal Titans capable of shattering the battleground and bend your enemies to your will.

Learn New Spells & Summons to Design Your Perfect Deck

Build your own play style by equipping spells that suit your gameplay: whether you want to play as a support, tank, or damage dealer, you can choose among an ever-expanding list of more than 50 spells and summons from seven schools of magic. Expand your arsenal by collecting knowledge to craft new spells and summons, and design your perfect deck.

Shape The World’s Fate Together

Join the community of Spellcasters Chronicles and make decisions that will change the world forever. Each season, you will face a choice that impacts the gameplay and lore of the game. Etch your name in the tapestry and become a legend. 

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is Getting a Manga Adaptation

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Inazuma Eleven Victory Road manga

The November 2025 issue of Shogakukan’s Monthly CoroCoro Comic announced that LEVEL-5’s Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (Inazuma Eleven Eiyū-tachi no Victory Road) will get a manga adaptation by Tenya Yabuno. The Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road manga will begin serialization in the magazine’s next issue on November 14 alongside the release of the game in Japan.

What’s more, LEVEL-5 will host the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road “INA-DAI” live stream on October 21 at 6:00 a.m. PDT / 9:00 a.m. EDT on YouTube. The INA-DAI livestream will feature the latest details on updates on the Story, Chronicle, and Versus Modes in Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. Although the stream will only be in Japanese, English subtitles will be added to the YouTube archive at a later date.

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road launches November 13 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) with cross-play and cross-save support. A Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition will be available for $69.99 and $79.99, respectively.

Deluxe Edition contents include a character unlock for Fei Rune, the Football Clubroom and Rai Rai Noodles Bond Objects, Promise Pendant EXP-boosting equipment, Victory Jump goal celebration, and early access for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam versions. Lastly, Standard Edition owners can purchase the Deluxe Edition Upgrade for $13.99 to receive those contents.

Two Point Museum Update Introduces Vampire Survivors Collaboration

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Two Point Museum x Vampire Survivors

Two Point Studios and SEGA have launched a new update for Two Point Museum featuring a collaboration with poncle’s Vampire Survivors. The Vampire Survivors collaboration brings three stages to the Digiverse map in Two Point Museum as new Points of Interest, including the Mad Forest, Inlaid Library and Capella Magna.

What’s more, Vampire Survivors’ iconic weapons like Spinach and Santa Water have made its way into the game. These weapons grant bonuses to museum employees and can be safely displayed. There are also 10 new exhibits to collect.

Lastly, Two Point Museum is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch 2 version launches on October 28. Here’s an overview of the game, via SEGA:

In Two Point County, you will be able to explore five distinct museum locations, each with their own unique progression path, exotic artifacts and many secrets to find. Discover extraordinary dinosaur bones with the Prehistory Museum, keep needy ghosts entertained in the Supernatural Museum, or journey through the Two Point cosmos to encounter aliens in the Space Museum. Travel beneath the waves to find rare fish species in the Marine Life Museum or uncover a deserted lab in your Science Museum. Oh, and watch out for that carnivorous plant with an appetite for curious guests in your Botany Museum.

​Aspiring curators will have a lot to manage if they want to uphold their reputation. Expand your museum by venturing out to the five different expedition maps where you can uncover shiny new exhibits to add to your collection. Make sure your discoveries stand out by personalizing each museum location with the hundreds of decorative items available to unlock. All your hard work will pay off as you welcome and manage a diverse mix of visitors wandering through your carefully curated halls of wonder – from goths and vampires to grubby kids. Fingers crossed you meet their expectations!

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Update Adds Athena Asamiya and Halloween Event

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Athena Asamiya

SNK and Netmarble have released a new update for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK featuring legendary fighter Athena Asamiya and a new Halloween event. Players can log in daily to unlock valuable rewards this month.

Athena Asamiya joins the the world of THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK as part of the newupdate. Athena is a high school pop idol fighting evil to bring world peace, and her fighting style is composed of Kung Fu and the psychic powers she was born. The Athena Asamiya Pick-Up Event is running through October 29 with an increased chance of recruiting her to the party. The [Endurance] Synergy Pick-Up Summon Event is also available until October 29, allowing players to receive higher odds of obtaining fighters with the [Endurance] Synergy.

What’s more, to celebrate the Halloween Eve season, the special Spooky Night 1 Event is currently live through November 5. Players who log in daily can earn valuable rewards, including the Jack-o’-Lantern profile and various power up resources, including Ruby and Fuel. Additionally, the Tropical Island Event is available until October 22, giving players the chance to obtain the Legendary pets “Anone” and “Psybunny.”

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

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Confirms Goro Majima Boss for SEGA Villains Stage DLC

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Shinobi Art of Vengeance Goro Majima

SEGA confirmed the new SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC will feature a Goro Majima boss from the Yakuza / Like a Dragon franchise. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance protagonist Joe Musashi will face off Goro Majima, who is also be joined by Death Adder from Golden Axe and Dr. Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog in the SEGA Villains Stage DLC.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launched on August 29 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for $29.99, and a free demo is available now. A Digital Deluxe Edition is available for $39.99 featuring the game’s Season Pass. The SEGA Villains Stage DLC will release in early 2026, and it’s included with the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Season Pass, which also features the Starter Pack (Ghost Outfit, Medic Lite Amulet, and in-game currency), a digital art book, and a digital soundtrack.

Previously, SEGA released a SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance trailer for featuring the new original song YDB of the Wu Legacy and son of Ol’ Dirty Bastard. “The Path Just Begun” by YDB is also available on various music platforms and streaming services, and new SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance apparel by YDB’s Dirty Magic brand is available for a limited time. SEGA also collaborated with Kinjaz for a music video with a choreographed dance routine playing YDB’s “The Path Just Begun.”

The original soundtrack of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is composed by Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, Streets of Rage 4) and Yuzo Koshiro (The Revenge of Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Shenmue). Fans can experience the soundtrack in the free demo.

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Season 1.1 Update Buffs Majin Buu (Good) and Nerfs Super Saiyan Goku

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DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Season 1.1 update

Bandai Namco has released patch notes for the Season 1.1 update for 4v4 team battle game DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA, which outlines the update’s buffs and nerfs to Majin Buu (Good) and Super Saiyan Goku, respectively. In a future update, the maximum possible limit of EX Tokens in DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA will be increased past 1,500.

Patch notes for the DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Season 1.1 update can be read below, via the game’s official website:

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Season 1.1 Update Patch Notes

Buffs

Majin Buu (Good)
  • Stats
    • Base HP increased: 7020~19305 → 8640~23760
  • Skill 1: Strangle Gum
    • DMG dealt increased: 450/500/600 → 675/750/900
  • Skill 2: Healing Ray
    • Range: 6/8/12 → 8/10/14m
    • Cancel distance: 9/10/13 → 11/13/17m

Nerfs

Super Saiyan Son Goku
  • Skill 2: Meteor Hammer
    • Cooldown lengthened: 4 → 6s
  • Skill 3: Kaioken
    • Effect duration increased: 0.75 → 1s
    • Strike Attack Up effect decreased: 900/1250/1250 → 700/1000/1001
    • Movement Speed Boost effect decreased: 175/225/275 → 140/180/220%
    • Effect time caused by Kaioken Meteor Hammer or Kaioken Kamehameha shortened: 2 → 1s

Also, we are planning the following adjustments for if your EX Token holding limit is surpassed depending on the results after opening G-Capsules, or you’re already over the holding limit.

  • We will be greatly increasing the maximum possible limit of EX Tokens to more than 1,500 in the future.
  • EX Tokens that could not be accepted due to the player holding limit before the above change will be compensated for.

Bandai Namco released DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on September 9 for iOS via App Store, Android via Google Play Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. 

Final Weapon reviewed DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA and gave it a 4 out of 5 score, noting its an “addictive free-to-play 4v4 team battle game that combines the rich history of Dragon Ball with MOBA elements. Players can take advantage of a respectable roster of characters from across the Dragon Ball universe to battle it out online, and there are also plenty of features that let friends play each other with a variety of options and features at their disposal. Despite some of the roster omissions at launch, there’s a solid foundation for a game that could keep Dragon Ball fans entertained for years to come.”

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