Visual Novel News:
Over five years on from it’s initial announcement by NekoNyan (and eight years on from a prior announcement by Sekai Project which didn’t happen), NekoNyan has announced that the Dracu-Riot! HD remaster is now available to wishlist on Steam, and will be coming in Q4 2025. It has additionally been noted by staff on the company Discord server that the build has already been approved by Steam and this is a native 1440P remaster, not an upscale. Yuzusoft provided the high resolution assets.
Welcome to the Special Administrative Region “Aqua Eden”, an artificial island off the coast of Japan, where casinos and more are legal. A young man heads to the island with one goal in mind: “I’m gonna get laid and lose my v-card!” His unwitting friend and our protagonist, Mutsura Yuuto, came along under the assumption that it would be a simple, fun vacation. However, on the very first day of their trip, Yuuto witnesses a kidnapping. Unable to overlook this transgression, Yuuto takes matters into his own hands, setting off a chain of events leading to his becoming a vampire! Now, our newly fanged hero finds himself confined to the city. Unbeknownst to him, his new life there is only just beginning. In the midnight city of the future Vampires wandering it moonlit streets Yuuto’s unforgettable new nightlife is about to begin. This is the story of a city with a utopian vision- one where humans and vampires are allowed to coexist.
Kagura Games and NekoNyan also jointly released Hold Me Tight All Night, Onii-chan! (also known as OniGyu) by Tinkle Position on September 13th, 2025, announcing the release date only days before. You can find our guide/walkthrough here, with a review to come later.
The Onami girls’ endlessly affectionate brother developed asthma at a young age, which left him bedridden for much of his early life. Now that his health has improved, he does his best to make up for lost time through online learning. His medical researcher parents have used the unique opportunity his illness provides to gather data about his condition, which has greatly contributed to medical science. As a result, they’ve encouraged him to get plenty of sleep and lead a calm, relaxing life so that he’ll make for a better research subject and help people all over the world. However, those same parents throw a wrench into his peaceful life when they come up with an idea to boost immunity through hugging. Now every evening he has to choose one of his sisters to hug! What will Onii-chan do when faced with this sudden and weighty responsibility?
In other news, Whisp announced with a video including messages from the voice actresses that their latest game, Sickly Days and Summer Traces, has now sold 110,000 copies, which makes it their fastest selling title. They further broke this down, announcing that 40,000 copies were sold domestically in Japan and 70,000 were sold overseas.
Shiravune and Co-Fun Games have announced Kudo’s Kuppa (Omae no Kaa-chan, Ii Onna Da yo na) from the developer Orcsoft will receive an English-language release on Steam and other platforms. It’s described as a comedic visual novel following best friends Makoto and Hiroki, whose lives take an awkward turn when they confess to having crushes on each other’s mothers.
“Your mother’s really pretty, y’know?” Makoto’s mom, Ryoko, is by all accounts the perfect MILF, so stunning that he has to hear about it daily from drunk strangers, classmates, and even his best friend, Hiroki. Meanwhile, Hiroki’s mom, Aiko, is equally irresistible, particularly to Makoto himself… Raised side by side by these knockout single moms, Makoto and Hiroki spend their school nights hanging out in Makoto’s room, killing time with dumb jokes and banter. Until one day, their usual conversation takes a wild turn. “It’s your mom, Mak! I wanna do it with Ryoko!” “Even as a joke, don’t say stuff like that out loud! You feeling okay?” At first, Makoto laughs it off, but Hiroki quickly flips the question on him. “Come on, Mak. Be straight. You wanna sleep with my mom too, don’t you?” Makoto freezes, graphic thoughts of Aiko already racing through his head. Growing up with hot MILFs for moms was bad enough, but something more taboo is bubbling to the surface: Their darling moms aren’t just mothers, but lonely and single, too! A forbidden summer of heat, desire, and self-discovery that blurs the boundaries between “mother” and “son.”
While no official announcements have been made, CARNELIAN, the CG artist for and owner of the developer Root is asking fans to react on her X (Twitter) post if they have interest in an English or other non-Japanese language versions of Kao no nai Tsuki – Matsuyoi no Soutsubaki. This appears to have been received with significant interest.
Gaming News:
Nintendo (once again) announced a new Nintendo Direct not long before it went live! They announced quite a lot, so let’s jump in and cover the highlights:
They started the Direct with the full announcement for the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the main cast members will be returning to this extra-terrestrial adventure that looks to be based on the Nintendo Wii title, Super Mario Galaxy.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to premiere on April 3rd.
Watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie announcement trailer
If you’re now planning to dust off your Wii or Wii U to play the original Mario Galaxy games, Nintendo has got you covered! Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 was announced as both a combined physical package or separately when bought digitally. These new releases will be enhanced to 1080p for the original Switch, with the Switch 2 supporting up to 4K. These new releases will also include a new Assist Mode and is adding new storybook chapters to add to the plot of the game.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 launches for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 2nd.
Watch the announcement trailer Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Mario is returning to the tennis court in a brand-new game! Mario Tennis Fever brings back the tried-and-tested tennis mechanics from the prior games, but now includes a new Fever Racket system. Depending on the tennis racket you choose, you’ll gain special abilities like setting the opponent’s side of the court on fire, creating ice fields to trip up opponents, or shrinking your opponent to make returning your shots much more difficult. Alongside the multiplayer and online modes, the single-player content has Mario and friends turning back into babies and it’s up to them to go on an adventure to regain their tennis skills.
Mario Tennis Fever releases exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12th, 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Mario Tennis Fever
Mario’s return to 2D platforming is coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park brings the original game, but with more modes to play. You and up to three other friends can take part in all-new multiplayer modes like tag, collecting the most coins, or passing a Bob-omb between each other to get to the goal. There’ll also be additional content and enhancements that will be announced at a later date.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026.
Yoshi is back in a new platforming adventure! Yoshi and the Mysterious Book introduces a talking book named Mr. E who contains a trove of information on strange new creatures. Yoshi now has to jump into the book and aid these new creatures in a feel-good platforming journey.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
After its initial announcement back in March, we now have more information for our return trip to Tomodachi Island! Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lets you create Miis to live on an island as they interact with other Miis you created, leading to hilarious scenarios, friendships blooming, and more.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream releases exclusively for Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026.
Watch the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream trailer
It’s been in Early Access for a bit, but we now have full confirmation when the sequel to one of Supergiant Games’ most critically acclaimed titles will be fully released! Hades II puts you in the shoes of the Princess of the Underworld as you aim to take on and kill the Titan of Time. It brings back the roguelike elements from the original game with tons of new weapons and upgrades to unlock.
Hades II launches for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on September 25th.
Watch the launch trailer for Hades II
We now have the full release date for the prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment follows the perspective of Princess Zelda as she’s sent back in time as she and a group of legendary heroes attempt to thwart the invasion of Demon King Ganondorf. Rather than using the gameplay systems of the original game, this prequel uses a system similar to Dynasty Warriors that has you take on hundreds, if not thousands of enemies in wide-scale battles.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6th.
Watch the release date trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
While we’re not that far off from the release of the remakes of Dragon Quest 1 & 2, Square-Enix has announced another remake for one of their classic titles in the franchise! Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the third version of this classic RPG, with the first being the PlayStation original and the second being the 3DS remake. Along with the visual makeover, this new version will be attempting to make the story feel more streamlined and includes an updated vocation system while in combat.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on February 5th, 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
A new set of Virtual Console games are releasing next year, but it’s not what you might expect. Nintendo are bringing back the Virtual Boy! For those who don’t know, this was Nintendo’s attempt in the mid-1990s to create something akin to a virtual reality headset and were known for only having graphics being made of red and black colors. This new addition will include 14 Virtual Boy games and will require the use of one of two Virtual Boy accessories that you can slot your Switch console into to replicate the 3D visuals.
The Virtual Boy Virtual Console update for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release on February 17th, 2026.
Watch the Virtual Boy Virtual Console announcement trailer
A remake of the second entry in Koei Tecmo’s iconic horror franchise was recently announced! Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE follows twin sisters that end up being lost in a strange and eerie village. The catch is that angry ghosts call this village home, so you’ll need to use a special camera called the Camera Obscura to ward off these evil spirits.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in early 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
At long last, we now have the full release date for the next entry in the Metroid Prime series! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is bringing back the first-person shooting and scanning systems that made the franchise famous on the GameCube and Wii. This new game will now allow Samus to ride a sci-fi motorbike as she explores much larger locations, alongside the addition of psychic powers to aid her in this new adventure.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4th.
Watch the release date trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Donkey Kong’s latest game is getting post-launch support! Donkey Kong Bananza‘s new content includes a fully-explorable DK Island with many familiar faces to meet. Alongside this, a new game mode called Emerald Rush acts as a roguelike mode as you smash emeralds to gain new abilities for each run, with this mode being playable on other locations in the game, not just on DK Island.
Donkey Kong Bananza‘s DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC expansion is now available.
Watch the announcement for Donkey Kong Bananza‘s DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC expansion
This newly announced Pokémon game might not be what you expect, as you take on the role of a Ditto turned into a human! Pokémon Pokopia sees you cultivating the land to grow vegetables, build furniture, and make friends with the nearby Pokémon. As you interact with them, you’ll be able to utilise their abilities to make maintaining the land so much easier.
Pokémon Pokopia launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Pokémon Pokopia
We’re not too far off the next entry in the Pokémon Legends series releasing, but we now have confirmation of post-launch support! Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension will bring with it more content after the main campaign concludes, but will also be including two new Mega Evolutions for Raichu: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.
The Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC will be available on February 28th, 2026.
Watch the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC announcement trailer
Despite the franchise seemingly ending back in 2017, it turns out that wasn’t the case as Danganronpa is back! More specifically, we’re getting a remake of Danganronpa 2, titled Danganronpa 2×2. It will include not only the original game’s story with new visuals, but we’re also getting all-new story content exclusive to this remake.
Danganronpa 2×2 launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Danganronpa 2×2
We now have confirmation that Resident Evil Requiem is coming to Nintendo Switch 2! The announcement was made with a new trailer, alongside announcing that Resident Evil VII biohazard and Resident Evil Village will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
Resident Evil Requiem is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on February 27th, 2026.
Watch the trailer for Resident Evil Requiem
To close out the Nintendo Direct, we got the announcement of a new entry in a classic strategy RPG franchise that needs no introduction! Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave tells a new story revolving around an event called The Heroic Games held in a gigantic arena. Outside of glimpses of gameplay, new characters, and the return of a fan-favourite character, we don’t know much else about this new instalment.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Outside of the Direct, Mega Man fans had a big reason to celebrate as we’re getting another collection of classic games from the franchise! Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection collects all three games in the Star Force version of the character, which is a successor to the Battle Network version. Alongside including every version of the three main games, this new collection will also include online features.
Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection releases for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2026.
Watch the announcement trailer for Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection
Anime News:
The Assassination Classroom franchise is back! The series is getting a brand new movie titled Assassination Classroom The Movie: Everyone’s Time, with us getting a short teaser and key art to announce the project. While the film has been announced for Japan, no western release date was announced at this time.
Assassination Classroom The Movie: Everyone’s Time releases in Japanese theatres on March 20th, 2026.
Watch the announcement teaser for Assassination Classroom The Movie: Everyone’s Time
Upcoming Releases:
A remake of the very first entry in the Trails series is finally releasing this week! Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a full remake of the original PC/PlayStation Portable version utilizing the Trails Through Daybreak engine. This new release will not only include the option for turn-based combat, but real-time battles too, alongside the option for either an English or Japanese dub.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter launches for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on September 19th.
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