Ahead of the game’s release this year on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, Mezan Studios have released a new trailer for Nightscape. The trailer focuses on showing dialogue and offering some hints at the story for the atmospheric 2.5D adventure inspired by Arabian astronomy.
In Nightscape, you play as Layla as you explore an ancient Arabian land, wielding stellar powers in your quest to return the stars to the sky and find your missing father. Layla is a young stargazer who has inherited her father’s passion for astronomy. Arabic constellations once shined bright, but a catastrophic event caused their stars to fall from the sky, the world forgot their names, and darkness devoured the world. Layla’s father went missing during this mysterious Starfall. Before you stands a chaotic world and an opportunity to restore and save your father. It’s up to you and your Goat Kid companion to use your wit, courage and knowledge of constellation powers to put things right. Your constellation powers allow you to manipulate the elements: call on the power of the wind, or make rain fall from the sky to manipulate your environment to solve puzzles.
About Mezan Studios Mezan Studios is a digital entertainment company focused on producing stellar video games. A platform and a voice for aspiring game developers from the MENA region. They are a small passionate team based in Doha, Qatar with global ambitions currently working on Nightscape – an atmospheric adventure game inspired by ancient Arabian astronomy.
Learn about the hidden truths behind Mary, Hamlet and the falling moon
Tokyo, Japan – June 29th, 2026 – Independent publisher Shueisha Games and developer Acrobatic Chirimenjako have released a brand new trailer for Chapter 5 of Schrödinger’s Call, offering players a glimpse at the emotional and dramatic conclusion to the heartfelt narrative adventure. Schrödinger’s Call is currently available to purchase on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.
As the final chapter and emotional climax of Mary’s journey, Chapter 5 brings the game’s central mysteries to a head, revealing the truth behind her forgotten past, her enigmatic connection to the cat Hamlet, and the meaning of the ominous falling moon. Packed with pivotal narrative moments, the trailer teases the game’s biggest revelations, setting the stage for an unforgettable finale that challenges players to uncover the truth and, at last, put down the phone.
About Schrödinger’s Call
Developed by Acrobatic Chirimenjako, Schrödinger’s Call is an emotional visual novel adventure that unfolds like an illustrated storybook, exploring grief, connection and the hope of being heard. Set in the final 21 nanoseconds before a moon crashes into Earth and ends all life, players follow Mary, a girl who awakens in a strange room with no memory of who she is or how she arrived there. Guided by a mysterious cat named Hamlet, Mary becomes the world’s final listener, answering calls from strangers caught between life and death through an old telephone.
Each call reveals personal stories of love, pain, solace, and words left unsaid, while players slowly uncover the truth behind Mary herself. With theatrical presentation, intimate storytelling, and warm, picture book-inspired visuals, Schrödinger’s Call is a reflective experience about the pain and salvation of human connection, where every voice, memory, and regret carries weight in the final moments before the end.
About Acrobatic Chirimenjako Acrobatic Chirimenjako is a passionate three-person development team driven by a shared love of emotionally resonant storytelling. Schrödinger’s Call — their debut title — won the Grand Prize at the Shueisha Game Creators CAMP GAME BBQ Vol. 1, distinguishing itself through its cinematic, theatrical presentation and deeply layered narrative.
About Shueisha Games Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.
Update 0.5 offers two new stages based on iconic Greece rally locations, online multiplayer, physics overhaul and more! Assetto Corsa Rally Available for 20% Off RRP in Steam Summer Sale
Milan, 29th June, 2026: 505 Games and Supernova Games Studios, in technical partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, are delighted to announce that Assetto Corsa Rally has received a massive new update today which adds two new real-life stages – Loutraki and Elatia – which have previously featured in the World Rally Championship rally in Greece.
The new Greece Rally content in the 0.5 Update and is flanked by the first integration of online multiplayer with players able to host and join full customisable lobbies for up to 16 players, as well as a hefty physics overhaul bolstered by an upgraded tire model which offers more realistic interaction between rubber and surfaces.
Check out the trailer for the 0.5 Update below.
Currently available in Early Access on Steam, Assetto Corsa Rally is the newest entry in the acclaimed Assetto Corsa franchise and brings realistic driving physics to one of the most demanding and spectacular forms of motorsport, delivering an authentic and immersive experience that captures the true essence of rallying. The 0.5 Update is the latest free content update for Assetto Corsa Rally with Supernova Games Studios working on further sizeable updates and new content in the future as they race along to 1.0.
For more information about the key features in the 0.5 update, please refer to the overview below:
New: Greece Rally – Loutraki Special Stage The Loutraki stage is a famous Special stage that was used for years in the World Rally Championship. It starts on the outskirts of the town and climbs into the hills of Aghii Theodori, following roads typical of Greek rally stages: dusty, with stones and boulders at the edges and hazards around every corner. The route is winding, alternating fast sections with wide turns and featuring a medium-width roadway. High speeds combined with broad lines challenge the driver’s concentration and car control, while also allowing plentiful opportunities for drifting.
New: Greece Rally – Elatia Special Stage Near the town of Elatia, the Elatia–Zeli special stage connects the two settlements and has been used for many years in the World Rally Championship. The roads are wide and dusty, featuring numerous ruts, exposed rocks, and hazards typical of Greek rally stages. The stage is fast and filled with sweeping corners, allowing drivers to fully exploit their cars’ power and perform spectacular drifts. However, the high speeds and challenging surface conditions still demand great precision and concentration from the drivers.
New: Online Multiplayer Game Mode – Single Stage The first phase of online multiplayer introduces custom and public lobbies for up to 16 players in single-stage events, featuring full control over weather, car restrictions, and real-time live spectating. This update also debuts official developer-managed ACR Lobbies, which utilize automatic multiple instances to ensure the community always has open slots to join. Launching with version 0.5, multiplayer features a rotating event calendar consisting of two standard weekly events and one premium event exclusive to the weekend from Friday to Sunday.
New: Physics This major physics overhaul introduces an upgraded tire model featuring a revised peak slip angle formula that enhances inner tire utility, alongside a more stable load sensitivity calculation scaled by pressure and contact patch size. Surface recognition has been refactored with unique parameter sets and modifier overrides per terrain, complemented by the introduction of longitudinal and lateral bulldozing effects on soft surfaces. Enhanced camber dynamics now scale grip based on load and angle sensitivity, while experimental stick-slip and dig-dependent vibrations reintroduce detailed surface feedback. Additionally, a new dynamic ideal line that widens through corners debuts in Greece, all backed by a global rebalancing pass for all surfaces, cars, and setup presets.
To see the full changelog and to learn more about this ever evolving and improving rally simulator, please visit the official Assetto Corsa Rally Steam page. Players can take advantage of significant discounts on selected Assetto Corsa titles, including 20% off Assetto Corsa Rally’s RRP until July 9th as part of the Steam Summer Sale.
About 505 Games
505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros, is a global publisher of video games across all major platforms. With a diverse portfolio of critically acclaimed titles, 505 Games is dedicated to delivering unique, high-quality gaming experiences.
Daily Steam Key Giveaways and Exclusive Announcements from Indie Developers and Indie Studios Starting July 1st
GameTikker is a fast-growing gaming news website dedicated to comprehensive coverage of the games industry with a strong focus on indie games, and today we’re thrilled to announce our third anniversary celebration. The week-long event begins on July 1, 2026, and will feature daily Steam key giveaways on social media alongside the latest announcements and updates from participating indie game developers and studios worldwide.
In just three years, GameTikker.com has achieved steady growth and expanded its reach to an international audience across multiple platforms. The website maintains hundreds of gaming industry partnerships globally and engages in frequent collaborations that deliver timely, high-quality content to readers.
Built with a mobile-first approach, GameTikker.com is fully optimized for smartphones and tablets, ensuring seamless access to daily gaming and games industry news, in-depth AAA games coverage, and dedicated reporting on indie titles. The site remains deeply committed to supporting solo developers and small indie studios by providing them with meaningful visibility and promotional opportunities.
Beyond its core news operations, GameTikker.com actively organizes prominent indie game events, including PlayB3yond.com and Indie-Credible.com. Its YouTube channel delivers daily uploads of indie game trailers and gameplay footage, further strengthening its role as a key platform for the indie development community.
“This celebration reflects our ongoing commitment to indie developers and our global audience. Throughout the week, we will spotlight exciting new announcements from our partners while giving back through daily Steam key giveaways. We invite gamers and developers alike to join us in making this milestone memorable.” – GameTikker
During the anniversary week from July 1st to 7th, 2026, followers of @GameTikker on social media (https://x.com/GameTikker) can participate in daily Steam key giveaways. The platform will also share exclusive updates and announcements from participating indie studios and developers.
About GameTikker.com
GameTikker.com is a reliable high-quality online destination for gaming news, offering daily coverage of AAA titles and the vibrant indie game scene. With a mobile-optimized platform, international reach, strong industry partnerships, and dedicated support for solo developers and small studios, GameTikker.com connects gamers worldwide with the latest developments in the industry. The site also organizes indie-focused events such as PlayB3yond.com and Indie-Credible.com and operates a thriving YouTube channel featuring daily indie game trailers and gameplay.
With the launch of Echoes of Aincrad just around the corner on 10 July 2026, a new story trailer comes to shed some light on how the 10 000 players reacted to end of the “BETA test” in the virtual world of SWORD ART ONLINE. It also reveals familiar faces that fans of the series will recognise!
This trailer shows the characters facing the reality of their situation and coming to terms with the truth: everyone is now trapped inside the floating castle of Aincrad, and dying in the game means death in the real world. Amid confusion, despair and accusations, players of Echoes of Aincrad will take on the role of the hero uniting others, taking up the sword to survive, beat the game and set the others free.
While players will be living their own adventure of survival in Aincrad, they will be able to team up with partners leveling up by their side, some of them famous characters from the franchise like Asuna, Agil, Lisbeth and more, each with their Special Skill. It will be up to the player to choose what role they should assume in combat; thanks to the Switch System they can alternate between autonomous fighting and support behaviour, to cover them and split damage.
Echoes of Aincradlaunches on 10 July 2026, and pre-orders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Revealing Two New Characters, Summer-Themed Costumes, Coastal Event Story, and Cozy Mini-Game, NIKKE Also Announced Plans for Anime Expo 2026 and An Exciting Collaboration Later This Year
PALO ALTO, CA — JUNE 27, 2026 —Bikinis, Beaches, and… Penguins? Level Infinite and SHIFT UP today unveiled “Wave to You,” the upcoming Summer Update for the award-winning sci-fi RPG shooter GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, arriving July 2 for PC and mobile devices. Revealed during a special livestream presentation, the update will bring an expansive wave of content including summer character variants, exclusive gacha and stylish pass costumes, a remote island narrative event, and a beachside arcade-style mini-game.
NIKKE also announced details of their Anime Expo 2026 presence, and teased a major collaboration coming later this year that looks poised to steal player’s hearts later this year!
The new story event ‘Wave to You’ begins when the Commander receives a mysterious package containing an old photograph and a ticket to South Burst Island. Accompanied by Cinderella, what begins as a summer getaway turns into an unexpected adventure as secrets hidden beneath the island begin to emerge. Waiting beneath the waves is a fearsome new boss encounter featuring a variant of the Land Eater that has transformed into an entire island lurking beneath the ocean floor.
NIKKE ‘Wave To You’ Summer Update Features:
New Character Outfits & Mechanics – Cinderella: Crystal Wave: Cinderella debuts a beautiful new swimsuit prepared for her by Grave,featuring a special gameplay mechanic that allows players to tap her standing pose to trigger a hidden black swimsuit.
Marciana: Marine Study: Heading to the beach with students Tia and Naga under the guise of a graduation trip, a highly vigilant Marciana suspects the vacation is actually a test. Embarrassed over the revealing swimsuit her students prepared, she sports her favorite penguin outfit over it.
Exclusive Summer Costumes – A new lineup of swimsuit cosmetics arrives in time with the summer heat!
Gacha Costume – Little Mermaid: Shell Princess – A 2nd Generation Grimms model frequently referred to as “Siren” due to her lengthy name. She also harbors quiet, unspoken feelings for Commander, calling him “My Prince” in her heart, gifting him bubble sea glass, and blushing whenever they are alone — a thread of bittersweet first-love romance woven through the summer. She uses Spindrift, a liquid polymetal alloy that forms bubbles, as her primary weapon – and her beautiful swimsuit design is enhanced by how bubbles form to create a “shell” around her.
Summer Pass Costumes
Tia: Sea Lizzie – An agreeable, perennial-smiling graduate student from M.M.R. Vocational School who is prone to adopting the opinions of others. Tia is a diehard foodie with a particular soft spot for sugary desserts – if she is particularly fond of a dessert, she can devour it and nothing else all day long.
Naga: Ring Ensemble – An unflappable M.M.R. Vocational School graduate student who acts as the big sister figure and spiritual glue for the Dazzling Pearl squad. Naga is extremely self-conscious about her appearance, as she looks slightly older than her actual age.
Island Breaker Minigame: Bounce a ball to destroy beach debris and fend off Raptures in this addictive and cozy Puzzle Bobble-style minigame. Earn seashells to upgrade attacks for bigger combo rewards!
New Boss: Face off against a massive new variant of the “Land Eater” lurking beneath the ocean floor that has adapted to take on the physical form of an entire island!
Also revealed during the livestream GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE will be back at Anime Expo on July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Special event activities, photo-ops with NIKKE cosplayers, and brand new exclusive merch will be available at the NIKKE booth.
Finally during the Summer Update livestream, a short jazzy trailer teasing the new upcoming major NIKKE collaboration debuted. The true form of this stylish partner collab will be revealed soon!
Downloaded over 45 million times since launch, GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is available globally for PC, iOS and Android mobile devices. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE continues to deliver regular updates and content expansions that keep players immersed in the game’s evolving narrative. Fans can stay tuned for more announcements of upcoming collaborations at http://nikke-en.com. Download the game on the iOS App Store, Google Play and Windows PC.
About Level Infinite Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com
Over its 23-24 May weekend, the upgraded online expo brought players, creators, press and developers from around the world onto the same floor, inside a virtual event built like a video game. Submissions for the Fall 2026 edition open next week.
23 – 24 May 2026, ENDIX wrapped up its Spring 2026 edition, a two-day weekend that counted more than 10,000 downloads on Steam and Epic Games Store, while thousands of players joined the event for free through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players from around the world explored an expo where they could actually walk through and play, meet the people behind their favourite games and win real prizes, all without a ticket, a flight or a queue.
This edition brought a wave of design and usability upgrades. A cleaner layout and clearer signposting made the environment easier to explore. The line-up was refreshed too, with new publishers, developers, creators and press joining from across the globe.
As always, every booth was built using each game’s own assets, a core principle of ENDIX that helps make every booth feel unique. Instead of simply watching a trailer, visitors step inside a game’s world, explore its environment and experience it in a way traditional showcases can’t offer.
All weekend, players could talk straight to the devs and publishers of the games they love by voice while visiting their booths, turning a showcase into a real conversation. They could also win hardware and merch from Alienware by playing its branded mini-games on the ENDIX world.
THQ Nordic and Frozen District ran their own areas, showing off several of their games in a hands-on way. A dedicated media area gave journalists and press a space to meet creators and talk about their games and future plans. And on the day before the public access, a press and creator only panel brought together experts from Untold Tales, Frozen District, Windup and THQ Nordic to share what they are seeing across the industry.
What sets ENDIX apart
More than a showcase. ENDIX is a live experience where you actually do things. You play demos, join activities, meetups and explore, instead of sitting and watching a feed.
Completely free and open. No travel costs, no tickets, nothing to pay. You join from wherever you are in the world.
Real visibility. Developers meet a live, playing crowd face to face, not views ticking up on a video.
Spring 2026 by the numbers
Across the weekend, ENDIX drew non-stop media and creator coverage. The headline numbers:
10,000+ Downloads
250+ creators streaming across the weekend
2.1M impressions on the Steam event
33,000+ Unique Steam Visits
“Seeing thousands of players from all over the world walk our floors together, talking to developers, playing demos, jumping into activities, that is exactly what we set out to build,” said Nikos Perifanis, co-founder of ENDIX. “We rebuilt a lot of the floor for this edition and you could feel it in how people interacted and enjoyed themselves. The energy all weekend was something else. I could not be happier with how it went and we are already implementing everything we learned into the Fall.”
The team behind ENDIX is now gathering feedback from the Spring crowd and shaping the next edition, set for Fall 2026. Submissions for publishers, developers, creatorsand media partners open soon. Anyone who wants to take part should follow ENDIX on its channels for the announcement.
About ENDIX
ENDIX is a free, fully digital gaming expo designed to connect players, content creators and the global games industry in an immersive online environment. Available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, ENDIX gives publishers and developers a powerful new stage to showcase their titles and engage directly with a worldwide audience. No ticket, no travel, no barriers.
With its sights set on reviving itself after a seven year drought Team Ninja has brought back Dead or Alive with Dead or Alive 6: Last Round. Watch as we jump back into the fight with some familiar faces such as Tina and Marie Rose as well as a couple new faces in Koei Tecmo’s latest fighting game.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round – Gameplay
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round delivers the definitive version of Team NINJA’s fast-paced fighting game, bringing together an expanded roster, enhanced visuals, and a wealth of content for both newcomers and veteran competitors. Featuring the series’ signature blend of striking, throws, and counters, battles are easy to learn but reward mastery through timing, mind games, and precision execution. Whether you’re stepping into the ring with iconic fighters like Kasumi, Ryu Hayabusa, Hayate, and Helena, or testing your skills against friends online, every match is packed with intensity and style.
The Last Round edition includes a huge selection of costumes, stages, and gameplay refinements while showcasing the series’ dynamic environments and cinematic danger zones. Players can battle across interactive arenas filled with environmental hazards, chain devastating combos, and utilize the franchise’s trademark counter system to turn the tide of battle in an instant. With smooth online play, multiple game modes, and deep combat mechanics, DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round offers the most complete version of the legendary fighting series to date.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., Team Ninja Publisher: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Platform: PC/Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: 25th June, 2026 Price: $39.99 USD
Recommended – “Dead or Alive 6: Last Round remains a solid fighter with visual upgrades, though its limited additions and outdated online play drag it down.”
For most people the words Dead or Alive no longer bring up thoughts of the fighting game, but of Venus Vacation and the workarounds they need to do to access the free-to-play PC volleyball game or even the dating game released only in the East, albeit with English subtitles. There’s a fairly good reason for that as Koei Tecmo’s Dead or Alive 6 released in 2019 to rather tepid reception and, despite being a fairly impressive fighting game nonetheless, detailed in full in my review of it back in the day, shattered the fanbase. In an effort to chase the struggling eSports scene the game toned down heavily on one of the best aspects it was known for, the fan service and goofier modes.
Combine that with hundreds of dollars of DLC costumes for the characters, eventually some seeking to bring that same fan service back, and the title never really saw the same success as Dead or Alive 5, which was given not just one but three extra versions. So, now that Koei Tecmo is looking to bring Dead or Alive 6: Last Round out, is there any worthwhile upgrade to the original release?
Story
Despite including four characters that were originally DLC for the original release as part of the base roster now it is worth noting that the entire story mode for Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is the exact same as it was in the original release. In fact, if players of the original play this version and transfer their save data, it will automatically clear and finish any story scenes, or the entire story itself, if they’ve done it before. That is because unlike other games that at least offer some type of small story scenes for completing an arcade run, there is no such option here. Instead the only offering is the singular story mode.
Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki could have been handled better now as part of the main roster, but sadly that is unfortunately not the case. Instead players can only deal with the eight chapter storyline that is layered between different characters and jumps around far too often for its own good and still leaves players with just as many questions as they do answers since, as mentioned before, nothing has changed.
Gameplay
Thankfully, the gameplay of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round has been given a bit of tune-up but not in the way that many would have expected. All of the combat mechanics remain the same as they were before and all characters still have the same exact move-set and perform the same way, though now the base roster is 29 characters since the five mentioned earlier are now included in the game as part of the package. On the other hand, guest characters from King of Fighters Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond are still only available as paid DLC, though these two increase the roster to 31 and at the moment Team Ninja has announced that a new character, named Minato, will be revealed as an exclusive to Last Round sometime in the future.
Those unaware of how to play the game or are rusty with some of their favorite characters will find that Dead or Alive 6: Last Round remains as accessible to newcomers as possible. There are numerous gameplay modes designed around teaching the player the ins and outs of standard gameplay mechanics such as a tutorial for each character. These include command training that showcases every move that the fighter is capable of using as well as a much more difficult to complete combo challenge that focuses on stringing together these moves into devastating combos.
The standard fighting gameplay remains mostly the same as Dead or Alive‘s triangle style of combat remains true here, with strikes beating grapples, grapples beating holds, and holds beating strikes. Holds are handled similar to they were in the past with players attempting to grab an incoming attack and reverse it on their opponent. It is interesting to note that should the player want things a little easier, it is now possible to swap from the newer 4-Way Hold mechanic that requires mid-kicks to be input different from mid-punches to the 3-Way Hold of older games though this option is only available in single player modes. The “Break Gauge” remains the same as before with players being able to charge up the meter and unleash a powerful combo or singular blow to deal a large chunk of damage to the opponent’s health and usually alter their clothing or hair as well. The Break meter can be used to trigger Break Holds for emergency escape and side-steps are tied to the same button as well, including side-step strikes that burn a portion of meter to use.
There’s mostly retreading old ground here because well, that’s what Dead or Alive 6: Last Round will be to anyone that played the original, a lot of old ground. However a few elements have at least been improved as mentioned earlier. The biggest is the fact that the costume unlock system has been improved drastically. Players used to need to fight countless matches with their favorite fighter to only get two or three random pieces for a random costume for a fighter. That means that unlocking Tina’s classic costume might’ve taken ages, especially since costume pieces are randomized. Now leveling up a character by using them in any single player or online mode will generally unlock a complete costume or two right away, making the in-game costume unlocks far easier than ever before. That being said, there is also a button players can press that shows how many costumes a character has that can be bought with real money too and sometimes that number is more than the game itself is worth which is a bit of a joke.
The only other major mode to be included in this release is the Photo Mode which is limited slightly. Players can only use two characters of their choosing and have them either pose or commit attacks on one another automatically while players can zoom, tilt, or adjust the expression of a character. Some of these features give players a great look at how detailed the character models are but it is disappointing that there is no way to have characters pose in their winning or losing animations. The photo mode is also available in the theater though lacks the frame by frame adjustment and character modification that the direct option offers.
Unfortunately, outside of the adjustment to the in-game costume unlocking, the photo mode, and offering five of the seven DLC characters as part of the main roster now, that is all Dead or Alive 6: Last Round has to offer. The single player modes are still the same and, given how fighting games have advanced over the last seven years, are disappointingly slim pickings, and the online mode is even worse. Online play in the game also lacks any of the improvements most games feature these days as it does not feature rollback netcode at the moment nor does it include any form of crossplay, meaning players may need to wait a bit to find a match if they are unlucky, with one time requiring a few minutes waiting for a ranked match. The only other online mode is through lobbies and that is it, though the lobbies offer some more ways to adjust settings, there is also the fact that there is literally nothing to do while searching for a match or waiting in a lobby. Players cannot spar with a practice dummy or even fight against the computer while searching for an opponent, instead they must simply spectate or watch the “Searching for opponent…” screen.
Audio & Visuals
Perhaps one of the biggest selling points of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is the fact that it brings the game to modern platforms and also sees a graphical improvement mostly across the board when it comes to the characters and how dirty and sweaty they can get after a brawl, especially on a victory screen. The stages themselves are all the same but it is worth noting that at the moment only one actual stage has been given the visual upgrade and that stage is Lost Paradise. This is a rather odd choice, almost as if Team Ninja had to rush things out the door in an effort to eventually play catch-up later on with stage graphical upgrades.
The voice work for the game remains the same as it was in the original with players having the option of using either the English voice work or the Japanese voice tracks for the characters, though it is worth noting that both Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond only speak Japanese. Players can complete in-game challenges to unlock system voices featuring their favorite characters rather than the default voice, such as having Tina do the stage announcements. The background music remains as fitting as ever for the game and players will still unlock a number of tracks that can be listened to at will in the game’s theater mode.
Overall
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is a strange choice from Koei Tecmo. It offers most of the previous DLC characters as part of the main roster now, a fine graphical upgrade to the character models and a single stage, faster in-game costume unlocks, and a singular photo mode. However that is where the actual improvements end and where everything else is either the exact same or falters. That isn’t to say that the core combat of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is bad, far from it, it is still an exceptional fighting game and plays great especially with the expanded roster, but the lack of any other significant improvements is baffling. No rollback netcode, no crossplay, not even training while waiting for a ranked match is available for online play and with the single player content remaining as simple as ever, longtime fans will be disappointed with what is on offer here while newcomers will find an incredibly solid fighting game that is lacking some of the fundamentals of online fighting games these days.
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LOS ANGELES – JUNE 26, 2026 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has announced a new update for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK that kicks off the Summer Festival event with the arrival of Aqua Splash style Kula Diamond and various limited-time events.
Kula Diamond returns in a new Aqua Splash style, showcasing her unique ability to instantly freeze moisture in the air to unleash powerful attacks. Available only for a limited time during the Summer Festival, Aqua Splash style Kula features the [Deathblow] synergy that adds new strategic options for team building. Her arrival event will run from June 25 through July 8, and a [Deathblow] Synergy Pick-Up event will also run during the same period, increasing the acquisition rates of fighters with the [Deathblow] synergy.
The Summer Festival event will take place from June 25 through July 22 that offers players a variety of summer-themed content and rewards. The main event, Aqua Splash, will run from July 2 through July 15 and feature various seasonal events such as “Find Kula” and event dungeons “Midnight Party” and “Sunshine Groove.”
Players can also participate in Cool Summer Check-In to receive abundant Summer Festival gifts, including Origin, DNA Selection Box, and more. In addition, the Legendary pets Slush and Bumpy will be available as part of the Summer Festival update. The Lucky Elpy event will run from June 29 through July 3 that will provide players a chance to obtain the Legendary Supporter Sho Hayate.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. Players can strategically create their decks by combining at least 5 and up to 25 different Fighters and formations.
For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website.
“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time.
About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found athttp://company.netmarble.com.
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