Ghost of Yōtei Original Soundtrack is Now Streaming

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Sony Music and Milan Records released the Ghost of Yōtei Original Soundtrack with music by composer Toma Otowa. The Ghost of Yōtei Original Soundtrack is available on various music distribution services, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Here’s the full track list for the original soundtrack:

Ghost of Yōtei Original Soundtrack

Ghost of Yōtei Original Soundtrack

  1. Ghost of Yōtei    
  2. The Yōtei Six
  3. Atsu’s Theme (feat. Clare Uchima)
  4. The Wilds of Ezo    
  5. Oyuki’s Theme    
  6. The Way of the Shamisen    
  7. Wanderer    
  8. Clan Matsumae    
  9. The North    
  10. Mother’s Song (feat. Clare Uchima)   
  11. Twin Wolves    
  12. Onryō
  13. Upon the Wind    
  14. The Nine Tails    
  15. Night of the Burning Tree    
  16. Wrath of the Ghost    
  17. Okami    
  18. Ishikari Plain    
  19. Oshima Coast    
  20. The Call of Revenge (feat. Justin Johnson)   
  21. Shogun of the North    
  22. Atsu’s Theme

Fans can experience three special modes in Ghost of Yōtei with different music as well. One of these modes is Kurosawa mode, based on director Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai, Yojimbo). This adds a black and white filter, an audio filter, film grain, and increased wind. Miike mode, based on director Takashi Miike (13 Assassins), adds a closer camera and more blood and mud. Lastly, there’s Watanabe mode, based on Shinichirō Watanabe, the director of renowned anime like Samurai Champloo, Cowboy Bebop, and Lazarus. Much like Samurai Champloo, the mode adds a lo-fi soundtrack which plays during exploration and combat.

Ghost of Yōtei launches on October 2 for PlayStation 5, and pre-orders are available in PlayStation Store, starting at $69.99. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Sony:

Set 300 years after the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is a standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu. Thirsty for revenge, she travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan, hunting those who killed her family many years earlier.

Sixteen years after her family’s death, Atsu’s quest across Ezo brings her to unexplored lands in search of a gang of six outlaws, but she finds much more than vengeance. 

Throughout her journey, Atsu will discover unlikely allies, and greater bonds than she could have imagined.

Solo Leveling: ARISE Update Introduces Sung Il-Hwan

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Solo Leveling ARISE SSR Hunter Sung II-Hwan

Netmarble has launched a new in-game update for Solo Leveling: ARISE featuring the new SSR Hunter Sung Il-Hwan (dark-type Assassin), new content and weapons, feature improvements, and much more. Sung Il-Hwan is known for his incredible prowess with dual blades, along with the Phantom Slash skill and Apocalyptic Might ultimate skill.

Alongside Sung Il-Hwan, the latest Solo Leveling: ARISE update introduces a new shadow, “Jima,” and Sung Jinwoo’s fire-type exclusive weapons “Ennio’s Roar” and “Radiru Clan’s Double-edged Spear.” The level cap for Sung Jinwoo has increased to Lv. 120, and his new Job Change class “Monarch of Shadows: Liberator” has been added. There are also newly added Hidden Chapters of the Main Story on Normal and Hard difficulties.

What’s more, the new Training Room is now available, allowing players to test their builds, practice combos, and observe combat powers of newly acquired Hunters. There are various in-game events going on right now, including “Full Moon! Events” and the second “Cartenon Temple: Co-op Battle” event.

Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE launches November 17 for PC via Microsoft Store and Steam. Deluxe Edition pre-orders on PC include three days of advanced access, starting November 14. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026.

What’s more, pre-orders for Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE Deluxe Edition are discounted for a limited time. Deluxe Edition contents include the game, advanced access, the Deluxe Upgrade Bundle, which includes a Sung Jinwoo-exclusive costume, profile card, facial accessory and hairstyle, and a new pet.

Solo Leveling: ARISE is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Windows. Lastly, Solo Leveling is streaming with English dubs and subs on Crunchyroll.

Dark Fantasy Roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare Launches October 22

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Chaos Zero Nightmare

Smilegate announced Super Creative-developed dark fantasy roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare launches on October 22 worldwide for Android via Google Play, iOS via App Store, and PC. Alongside various on-site activities, Chaos Zero Nightmare is playable at Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs until September 28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

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

Chaos.

A cosmic disaster that struck without warning.
The beginning, or the end, of every story.
“Chaos,” a black fog that consumes planets, distorting their environment and lifeforms.
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[The Blue Pot], a Chaos located on Earth, the birthplace of humanity. There have been reports of unidentifiable creatures being discovered.
And for some reason, a strange phenomenon that couldn’t—no, shouldn’t—be happening to the Captain is occurring.

A World Drenched in Darkness, A Story Etched in Memory

Dive into a vast and haunting dark fantasy narrative! Crushing stress, collapsing agents… and yet, the mission continues. Break through the encroaching crisis and immerse yourself in a brutally vivid dark fantasy experience.

A New Kind of RPG, Rewritten with Every Choice

Aim through the agents’ eyes and feel the weight of combat at your fingertips! Unique cards, branching choices, and evolving “Save Data” shaped by your journey through the Chaos. Every run is unique. Build your own strategy and master the ever-changing battlefield.

Characters That Dazzle the Eyes and Steal the Heart

Gorgeous 2D illustrations and striking animations make every moment a visual delight! Fully voiced by top-tier voice actors, each scene draws you deeper into the story. Join a cast of unforgettable characters in battle and beyond, and cherish every moment of your journey together!

Side-Scrolling Action RPG Goddess Order Now Available Alongside hololive Collaboration

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Goddess Order

Kakao Games has launched its all-new 2D pixel art side-scrolling action RPG Goddess Order for Android and iOS worldwide. What’s more, a collaboration between Goddess Order and hololive production is underway featuring popular VTubers Usada Pekora and Mori Calliope in-game and livestreams from Shirakami Fubuki and Inugami Korone.

Get the full details below.

Goddess Order is a side-scrolling action RPG presented in retro-style 2D pixel graphics. Optimised for mobile platforms, the game delivers authentic action with precise controls such as dodging and countering. Emphasising hands-on gameplay, Goddess Order lets players take full control in battle, with the tag team battle system enabling seamless character switching that heightens the excitement of real action combat.

A large-scale collaboration with the global virtual creator group “hololive production” is also underway. Popular members “Usada Pekora” and “Mori Calliope” will appear in-game through limited-time events, offering special stories, missions, and mini-games. Additionally, well-known hololive production talents including “Shirakami Fubuki” and “Inugami Korone” will livestream their own gameplay of Goddess Order, offering fans the chance to connect with them directly.

Since June this year, Goddess Order has been available in select regions through a soft launch, where it received praise for its high-quality pixel art, strategic combat combinations, and exhilarating gameplay. During this period, Kakao Games and PixelTribe have been incorporating player feedback to refine the game’s content and systems in preparation for today’s official global launch.

At launch, the full release supports six languages — Korean, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish — with full Korean and Japanese voiceover to further enhance player immersion. 

To celebrate the global launch, Kakao Games is rewarding all pre-registered players with valuable in-game items, including the SR-grade knight “Tia,” 10 Mana-Imbued Pages for character summoning, and other rewards. 

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Switch 2 Physical Release Ships with Game-Key Card

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for Switch 2

Listings for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties have gone live at retailers like Best Buy, confirming that the Nintendo Switch 2 version ships as a Game-Key Card title. Since Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a Game-Key Card title, Switch 2 players will need to download the entire game after inserting the cartridge into the system.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches February 12, 2026 for $59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game is a set package featuring the remake of 2009’s Yakuza 3 and Dark Ties, a Like a Dragon Gaiden-style game with Yoshitaka Mine as the main protagonist. Yakuza Kiwami 3 features revamped gameplay, story changes, new cast members and English voice-overs, and new cutscenes in the Dragon Engine.

The cast includes:

  • Takaya Kuroda as Kazuma Kiryu
  • Shido Nakamura as Yoshitaka Mine
  • Satoshi Tokushige as Daigo Dojima
  • Ryo Ishibashi as Shigeru Nakahara
  • Teruyuki Kagawa as Goh Hamazaki
  • Show Kasamatsu as Rikiya Shimabukuro
  • Hiroyuki Miyasako as Tsuyoshi Kanda
  • Kenji Matsuda as Shinpei Ikari

Players may choose to play the main game or Dark Ties in any order. Mine will have unique fighting styles and access to mini-games like Karaoke. There will also be Kanda Damage Control, a new request-based system with substories, and Hell’s Arena, a Coliseum-like underground fight club with Survival.

A Digital Deluxe Edition will be sold for $74.99 featuring the following add-on packs (also sold separately):

  • Legendary Outfit Pack
    • Legendary Character Outfit Set
    • Original T-Shirt Set
  • Legendary Lads & Gals Pack
    • Legendary Lads Set
    • Legendary Gals Set
  • Ryukyu Gal Gang Customization Pack
    • Jacket Set
    • Motorcycle Design Customization Set
  • Flip Phone Customization Pack
    • Flip Phone Lock Screen Set
    • Flip Phone Design Set
    • Flip Phone Decoration Set
  • Legendary BGM CD Set

New ONI Zero: Cross RPG is in Development

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ONI Zero Cross

During Konami’s Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast, developer Mebius announced ONI Zero: Cross, a brand-new RPG in the ONI Zero series with characters from the 1995 original PlayStation strategy RPG Sengoku Cyber: Fujimaru Jigokuhen. ONI Zero: Cross is planned for release in 2027 in Japan, and platforms were not confirmed yet.

ONI Zero: Cross is the first new game in the series since the release of ONI Zero: Fukkatsu for PlayStation in March 2001. A sequel titled ONI Zero: Ruten was planned for release in 2001, but it was canceled after developer Pandora Box closed down. The upcoming title will not be a reboot or revival of ONI Zero: Ruten.

Development of the new RPG is being led by Takiya Iijima, who previously worked on the ONI Zero series. ONI Zero: Cross will be a new entry starring Sengoku Cyber: Fujimaru Jigokuhen protagonist Fujimaru Rengoku and his companions as they set out to defeat the dangerous demon “Jikuu Douji.” The story carries the human drama that Iijima is known for.

Iijima also announced Psycho Fujoshi, a fully voiced adventure game starring a psychotic fujoshi. Further details about this game, including visuals, a logo, platforms, and a release date, were not announced yet.

Mebius is also working on the upcoming Bushiroad Games-published visual novel The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Midsummer’s Mirage and the Journey of Dreams, which will release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on October 2.

 

First Dragon Ball Store Opens on November 14 in Tokyo

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Dragon Ball Store

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball franchise, Shueisha and Bandai Namco’s first-ever “Dragon Ball Store” will open on November 14 at First Avenue Tokyo Station in Tokyo. The Dragon Ball Store will feature a wide range of exclusive goods and merchandise, including “must-have” items for fans. A new visual was also released, and the store’s official website is now live.

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While waiting for the store to open, fans can enjoy the Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 2 DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO, which features playable characters Goku (Mini), Super Saiyan 4; Goku (DAIMA), Super Saiyan 4; Vegeta (DAIMA), Super Saiyan 3; Majin Duu; Third Eye Gomah; and Giant Gomah. The DLC was released on September 24 alongside a free content update featuring the “First Demon World Stage” and gameplay enhancements.

Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions launch on November 14 with 6-player local co-op and motion controls. DLC packs for Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO will be sold separately in the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions.

Bandai Namco previously 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 4/5 score, noting that it’s “a fun and addictive free-to-play 4v4 team battle game that combines the rich history of Dragon Ball with MOBA elements.”

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Cast Includes Hiroshi Fujioka as Original Kamen Rider

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Tojima Wants to be a Masked Rider Kamen Rider Hiroshi Fujioka

Aniplex revealed announced Hiroshi Fujioka is reprising his role as the original Kamen Rider in the anime adaptation of Yokusaru Shibata’s Tojima Wants to be a Masked Rider manga, which premieres on October 4. A Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider promotional video featuring Hiroshi Fujioka and cast member Katsuyuki Konishi (Tanzaburō Tōjima) was also released.

The cast includes:

  • Katsuyuki Konishi as Tanzaburō Tōjima
  • Ai Kayano as Yuriko Okada
  • Kenichi Suzumura as Ichiyo Shimamura
  • Sōma Saitō as Mitsuha Shimamura
  • Fairouz Ai as Yukarisu
  • Satoshi Tsuruoka as Satoshi Itō
  • Fukushi Ochias as Fukushi Ishige
  • Daisuke Sakaguchi as Daisuke Sato
  • Kenjirō Tsuda as Hachirō Nakao

Takahiro Ikezoe is the director of the Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider anime. Touko Machida is the series composition writer, and Cindy H. Yamauchi is the character designer. TeddyLoid is the composer, and LIDENFILMS is producing the anime. The opening theme “Wanna Be” will be performed by Teddyloid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki accelerated by TOPHAMHAT-KYO.

Additional staff members include:

  • Key Animator: Shintarō Shimizu
  • Prop Design: Yoshihiro Ujiie
  • Art Director: Yukihiro Shibutani (Ishigaki Pro), Ayano Aizu (Ishigaki Pro)
  • Art Supervision: Masaru Satō (Ishigaki Pro)
  • Art Director Assistant: Kanae Kawasaki (Ishigaki Pro)
  • Art Setting: Yūho Taniuchi
  • Color Key Artist: Ryoko Oka
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Junpei Takatsu
  • Compositing Director Assistant of Photography : Tomoaki Suzuki
  • Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto
  • Sound Director: Takayuki Yamaguchi (movwav)
  • Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
  • Animation Producer: Kōsuke Yokota

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider will air on Tokyo MX and other channels, as indicated on the official website. Crunchyroll will stream the anime.

Lastly, Shibata first launched the manga with cooperation from Ishimori Productions and Toei in the Monthly Hero’s magazine in 2018. The manga later moved to the Comiplex website, where it is still ongoing.

Beyblade X XONE Physical Edition Launches December 12

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Beyblade X XONE

Publisher U&I Entertainment and developer FURYU Corporation, in partnership with IP licensors ADK Emotions NY Inc. and T-Licencing Inc., announced a new physical edition of Beyblade X XONE for Nintendo Switch will launch on December 12 for $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99. Pre-orders are open at local retailers.

The Beyblade X XONE physical edition includes previously released DLC as “the most complete version” of the game. This DLC includes Digital Beybooster Vol. 1–3 (nine additional Beys), X-OVER BOOSTER (7 legendary reprint Beys), DRAN Deck Digital Booster (three customized DRAN Series Beys with a metal coat), and the DRAN Digital Color Choice Booster (extra BUSTER DRAN parts and blades). 

Beyblade X XONE physical

Here’s an overview of the game, via U&I Entertainment:

Step into the stadium and unleash your Beys with signature features like the X-celerator Rail, Xtreme Dash, and the game’s original Active Gauge. Compete in The X Championship, face rivals, and master attacks, counters, and X Skills in thrilling battles designed to test every Blader’s skill.

With over 100 million possible combinations, fans can customize Beys, unleash X Skills, and battle online against players worldwide. This physical edition ensures you have everything you need to master The X, and it’s the perfect addition to any Beyblade fan’s collection.

The sequel, Beyblade X: EVOBATTLE, launches November 13 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in Japan. What’s more, the Switch version will be sold physically at 8,228 yen (tax included). It will feature a limited edition “Beyblade X CX-00 Leonfang T4-60A Red Ver.” 

Beyblade X XONE players can use their save data to receive reward money based on in-game progress in EVOBATTLE. Moreover, players who purchased paid digital boosters can also carry over the blades of Beyblades they previously acquired.

Lastly, Beyblade X XONE is available for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam digitally.

2XKO Reveals New Yasuo Gameplay Trailer

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Yasuo in 2KXO

Riot Games released a new gameplay trailer for free-to-play tag-based fighting game 2XKO highlighting playable character Yasuo.

2XKO enters early access on October 7 for PC. A full release of 2XKO is also planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the ongoing 2XKO closed beta test will be held until October 7.

Get the full details about the early access launch of 2XKO below, via Riot Games:

Closed Beta

We’re two weeks into 2XKO Closed Beta, and the response from the community has been amazing. We’ve seen lots of love for our newest champions, Vi and Blitzcrank, as well as a ton of community tournaments popping up all over the world. Shoutout to all the grassroots tournament organizers who are making those happen. Closed Beta was our first time rolling out our online systems at a large scale, and our team has been tuning matchmaking, fixing bugs, and making sure everything’s working correctly. So far, everything’s been holding up pretty well, so we’re ready to talk about what comes next for the game.

Early Access

Closed Beta ends on October 7, and 2XKO Early Access kicks off the same day. This is when we’re rolling out our very first full-feature version of the game, including a full season of content and a few new features like combo trials.

We’ll be using this time to dial in our Battle Pass and Ranked systems, and to do some balance tuning. Starting in Early Access, there won’t be any more content resets. That means anything you unlock after October 7 is yours to keep.

Seasons

Early Access will also be our very first season: Season 0. 2026 will be made up of five seasons, and each season will come with a new champ, Ranked reset, Battle Pass, and more. That means that our tenth champ will be dropping when Early Access hits live on October 7. Keep an eye out for their gameplay reveal trailer and dev update soon.

Community Tournaments

We’re also working on how Riot will support the 2XKO competitive scene. Our goal is to put the spotlight on community TOs and organizations, so we’ll be sponsoring 22 community-run tournaments through the rest of 2025. We’re calling this the First Impact program. 

Each First Impact event will receive a pot bonus from Riot, with an extra prize for winning as a duo. You can read more about it in our announcement article, which also lists all 22 sponsored events.

First Impact kicks off with Evo France. Come check out our booth October 10-12 and run some sets with us.

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