Games

While the Super Robot Wars video game series puts mecha first and foremost, it's not uncommon to see non-robot series make it into the mix. Previous games have included ships and characters from Cowboy Bebop, Captain Harlock and Devilman. And this summer, we'll be fighting the king of the monsters himself in the upcoming Super Robot Wars Y!The latest trailer for the upcoming game piles on the announcements, confirming the full run of series represented in the show and showing off some epic gameplay footage.

Another Nightfarer is on display in the latest Elden Ring Nightreign trailer, this time showing off some of the moves that make the Recluse special. See their primeval sorceries at work in the video below.Elden Ring Nightreign Recluse Trailer. Elden Ring Nightreign hits PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on May 30.

FURYU has a new game on the way later this year in the form of Varlet, a high school RPG that’s coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Billed as a story-driven experience that challenges players to “explore the duality of their own nature as they navigate the perilous high school halls,” Varlet is due out on August 28.One of the key features FURYU touts is Varlet’s Triad Stats system, which allows player choices to affect character progression through six attributes. Split between Light and Dark Triad traits, these attributes influence everything from passive battle skills to dialogue options.

The second overall DLC and first Dragon Ball DAIMA character pack drops for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO in just a matter of days. DAIMA Character Pack 1 touches down on April 24, and you can see a trailer previewing the eight playable additions below.DRAGON BALL: Sparking!

Konami Animation has begun publishing a new short form anime web series entitled Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES that focuses on stories and characters of the popular trading card game within the mixed media franchise.The first episode focuses on “Sky Striker Ace - Raye”, and it features the voice talents of Anna Nagase as Raye and Nene Hieda as Roze. A new episode will be published each month, with the next episode (focusing on “The Fallen & The Virtuous”) coming in June 2025.Yu-Gi-Oh!

Masami Obari worked on some action-packed anime based on the Fatal Fury fighting games in the ‘90s, and now he’s back for more. SNK shared a new music video for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, featuring the music of DJ Salvatore Ganacci, who is also in the game as a playable character. Obari is credited as creative producer, director, storyboarder and key animation director for the video.Check it out, set to Ganacci’s remix of Fatal Fury music, below.Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Music VideoObari’s previous contributions to the series include character designs for 1992’s Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf and 1993’s Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle OVAs.

After last week’s Nintendo Switch 2 reveal announced the first ever open world Mario Kart game, Mario Kart World, Nintendo released a direct tonight to release more details. This includes a day and night cycle with dynamic weather, free roam with missions and food with grants outfits!Check out the direct and a round-up below:Mario Kart World DirectEven though the Treehouse videos after the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal already showed off a bunch of the new courses, the direct confirmed the following new and returning courses for Mario Kart World:Mario Bros. CircuitCrown CitySalty Salty SpeedwayStarview PeakBoo CinemaToad’s FactoryPeach BeachWario ShipyardAll the courses are now connected in one map, which can be driven directly to.

For those keeping tabs on the various Nightfarers available to choose from in Elden Ring Nightreign, Bandai Namco has a new character trailer focusing on the Raider. This one has high levels of strength and fortitude, allowing it to deal heavy damage and take a solid beating in the process.Elden Ring Nightreign Raider TrailerElden Ring Nightreign hits PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on May 30. Here's how Bandai Namco describes it:Teaming up in squads of three – or daring to go solo – players must choose one of eight Nightfarers, each with different abilities, to outlast a three day-and-night cycle.

Riot Games released a stunning new cinematic trailer for the return of the League of Legends Spirit Blossom event, with Season 2: Spirit Blossom Beyond set to kick off on April 30. The visuals feature the backing of some lovely vocals courtesy of Lilas Ikuta of pop duo YOASOBI—who previously performed themes for the likes of Oshi no Ko and BEASTARS, among others—and composer Kevin Penkin (The Rising of the Shield Hero, Made in Abyss).  The animation comes from London-based studio THE LINE, which previously worked on the Overwatch 2 x Transformers animation among many other projects, including previous League of Legends cinematics.

Wife guys, watch out, because Hinatsuru, Makio and Suma are the focus of the latest character trailer for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. The trio of women who share a deep connection to Tengen Uzui can be seen in action in the brief 30-second preview below.Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Hinatsuru, Makio and Suma TrailerDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in North America and Europe on August 5.Crunchyroll streams both the TV anime series and Mugen Train Arc movie in both sub and dub formats, along with the latest Hashira Training Arc.

A date is in place for the final Year 2 character addition for Street Fighter 6. Elena will close things out on June 5 alongside the debut of Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, which also hits Nintendo Switch 2 on the day the console launches.Capcom shared a new trailer offering a cinematic look at some of the returning fighter’s smooth moves.Street Fighter 6 Elena Teaser TrailerElena will be available to purchase with Fighter Coins, and she's also included as part of the Year 2 Character Pass or Year 2 Ultimate Pass.  Street Fighter 6 initially launched on June 2, 2023 and is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with the Switch 2 version and Years 1-2 Fighters Edition arriving on June 5.Source: Street Fighter on YouTube

If you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, you now have three more games to explore in the SEGA Genesis app. The latest to be added include classic 1991 beat ‘em up Streets of Rage, 1990 action side-scroller ESWAT: City Under Siege and 1988 helicopter shooter Super Thunder Blade.  Nintendo Switch Online April 2025 Genesis TrailerJapan got the same trio:Here’s the description for Streets of Rage, which is, if you'll forgive some light editorialization, one of the best beat ‘em ups of all time:Axel, Adam, and Blaze—ex-cops, the solution to punk pollution.

Pre-orders went live today for Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Battle Destiny Remastered, which takes the 2012 PS Vita game and tweaks it for a May 22 launch on Nintendo Switch and PC. To mark the occasion, Bandai Namco shared a new trailer with a closer look at gameplay.Gundam Seed: Battle Destiny Remastered Gameplay TrailerHere's how Bandai Namco describes it:Become a pilot in the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, for the first time available with English localization! Engage in thrilling, action-packed Gundam battles, complete missions, and tune up your newly acquired Mobile Suits!Battle Across Turbulent Times!

Originally set for a winter launch, Sonic Rumble was previously moved to a spring 2025 release window. Now SEGA has a date in place for the battle royale game, which has its sights set on a May 8 launch on PC, iOS and Android.Ahead of that, pre-registration is live with some bonus incentives. So far, three tiers have been unlocked at 600k pre-registrations: 5000 Rings, a Happy sticker and a Crystal Chao buddy.

If you’re fond of exercising your precision timing skills in FromSoftware games, the Duchess might just be the Nightfarer for you. The latest character option is on display in a new Elden Ring Nightreign trailer, which delivers a quick glimpse at what the Duchess has to offer.  Elden Ring Nightreign Duchess TrailerElden Ring Nightreign hits PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on May 30.

A release date was recently revealed for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening, a side-scroller that aims to bring Buichi Terasawa’s classic series to life on consoles and PC this August. We didn’t have to wait long for a followup preview, with the new “Anime Trailer” mixing in some character animation with the action.You can see Cobra running and gunning along with other playable characters in the video below.Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening ‘Anime Trailer’Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening hits PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG on August 26.  As previously reported, it will cover the first 12 episodes of the anime adaptation, which originally aired in Japan for 31 episodes from 1982 to 1983.

Following the previous look at Genya, two more character trailers have swooped into view for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. Dig in below for a look at Gyokko and Hantengu, which fans will recognize from the Swordsmith Village Arc.  Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Gyokko TrailerDemon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Hantengu TrailerDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is officially set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in North America and Europe on August 5.Crunchyroll streams both the TV anime series and Mugen Train Arc movie in both sub and dub formats, along with the latest Hashira Training Arc.

After months of waiting and years of rumors, Nintendo formally unveiled all the details for the Nintendo Switch 2, announcing new features and so many new games that you won’t have time to get to them all.  Catch the full direct and read our round-up with post-Direct information below:Mario Kart World Announcement TrailerWhat is hardware without software? The presentation started with the first exclusive game for Nintendo Switch 2—Mario Kart World—complete with new karts, characters and even costumes for each character!

The PlayStation 4 and 5 versions of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Battle Chronicle first launched on February 13, 2024, but their time is almost up. According to the official website, the console versions are set to end service on September 29.Ahead of that, sales of the paid in-game currency will come to an end on July 30.

After less than a year out in the wild, it’s almost time to bid farewell to the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Witch’s Re:surrection game. The RPG launched via iOS and Android devices in Japan in August 2024, and service is scheduled to end on May 30.The announcement came from publisher Kadokawa Corporation and developer Elemental Craft. No reason was cited for the shutdown, but as of today sales of in-game currency have been discontinued.

This August marks the debut of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, and with it we have some new playable challengers. The latest to get the trailer treatment is Genya Shinazugawa, who you can briefly see in action in the video below.Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Genya Trailer. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is officially set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in North America and Europe on August 5.Crunchyroll streams both the TV anime series and Mugen Train Arc movie in both sub and dub formats, along with the latest Hashira Training Arc.

For more than 30 years, the Super Robot Wars series has brought together mecha and machines from across the world of anime and manga. This year, we get a new installment: Super Robot Wars Y, welcoming a slew of both new and returning units.The game's first teaser trailer is vague on actual storyline details, focusing instead on both collab and OG units coming to the game:Super Robot Wars Y Announcement TrailerThe first series and films to be announced for the game are:Combattler VAura Battler DunbineMobile Fighter G GundamMajestic PrinceCode Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrectionMacross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walküre (first appearance on console)Getter Robo Arc (first appearance on console)Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Season 1 (first appearance in Super Robot Wars)More series and units will be announced in the near future.

Elden Ring takes a cooperative survival turn when the standalone Elden Ring Nightreign launches next month, and Bandai Namco is taking the time before that to introduce some of its Nightfarers. The latest preview focuses on Ironeye, a ranged specialist who’s a total beast with a bow.  Elden Ring Nightreign Ironeye TrailerElden Ring Nightreign hits PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on May 30.

After lots of hype and a few delays, the mobile game Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra is just around the corner. With four days to go, the game has released a video showcasing its gorgeous new opening animation and theme song.Check it out, set to the new song "lighthouse" by FictionJunction feat. LINO LEIA: Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Opening AnimationThe new opening was animated by SHAFT, the Madoka Magica franchise's home studio, with animation cooperation from PINE JAM.SINoALICE developer Pokelabo has teamed up with Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story's f4samurai on Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra, with Aniplex set to distribute the game starting March 27.