Arslan Ash crowned EVO 2026 Champion in Las Vegas as a new “TEKKEN! Cartoon” series is announced

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today unveiled new details about Bob, the second playable character of TEKKEN 8 Season 3. Revealed live during EVO 2026 in Las Vegas—where Arslan Ash claimed the championship title—Bob, also known as the “Onigiri Saviour,” makes his explosive return with his signature blend of speed, power, and unique martial arts style. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Check out the TEKKEN 8 Bob trailer below.

Bob returns after recovering from Bryan’s brutal assault as he was on his way to The King of Iron Fist Tournament 7. During his recovery, frustrated by bland hospital meals, Bob dreamt up his own burger recipes, sparking the creation of a wildly successful fast-food chain. Building on this success, he later introduced “Bob’s Onigiri,” further cementing his fame.

However, his journey takes a serious turn when he crosses paths with Kazuya Mishima and his world domination ambitions. Using his food chains to help those in need during times of crisis, Bob earns the nickname “Onigiri Saviour.” Guided by his strong sense of justice—and his self-proclaimed “perfect body”—Bob sets out to stop Kazuya and restore balance, bringing his own brand of justice to the fight.

Bob will be available for Season Pass 3 holders on Thursday, 20 August, while the character will be available for all on Tuesday, 25 August. Bob joins the already released Kunimitsu and the upcoming Roger Jr. and Yujiro Hanma as the characters of the Season Pass 3.

Also revealed this weekend, a new “TEKKEN! CARTOON” series will start airing on 10 July 2026. This short-format animated series will feature fan-favourite characters including Paul, Yoshimitsu, Kazuya, Alisa, and Kuma, reimagined in a fun, stylised cartoon format. The first season will consist of bite-sized episodes of less than a minute, combining cute, expressive animation with catchy, highly addictive background music.

For more information about TEKKEN 8 and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S. 

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment.

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

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The baseball themed life sim and JRPG comes to Steam August 11, 2026

Osaka, Japan | June 29, 2026 – Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter, the baseball themed devil hunting life sim from Japanese developer KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd. steps up to bat against devils and unemployment in this quirky and offbeat JRPG where friendship, part-time jobs, and fighting vicious devils arrive on PC via Steam August 11, 2026. 

Step into the worn cleats of ex-baseball player Anansi, and live the daily life of a man seeking a quiet life as he settles into a new apartment nestled deep in the center of Osaka’s Naniwa Ward. Life is never simple as it seems, even in retirement Anasi quickly discovers his peaceful life threatened by devils determined to make every step of his day a living hell.

Utilize Anansi’s baseball skills to take on an army of devils infesting his apartment with traditional turn-based JRPG combat where powerful pitches, skillful strikes, and critical center strikes send the devils running to home. Unleash precise timing and strategy with the game’s real-time defensive batting mechanic, where skillful strikeouts earn massive damage, but swing and misses reduce Anansi’s HP. Enjoy bite-sized RPG gameplay in a charming lo-fi pixel rpg world of wacky-looking devils with a visual style strongly inspired by legendary titles such as Earthbound, Undertale, andYume Niki.

Unlock new powers and new devil-hurting abilities at local Japanese convenience stores, aka konbinis, to stem the tide of devil infestation threatening to engulf the apartment by purchasing new powers. Life isn’t just fighting demons and calling it a day; however, with rent and other adult responsibilities awaiting our home run hero. Win battles against devils to fight back against the other never-ending threat of overdue rent and homelessness, and make sure Anansi has a bed to sleep in after long days of devil hunting.

​Baito Fight features a world that always advances, including Anansi’s neighbors, side quests, and even the main plot. Befriend an eclectic collection of friendly and quirky neighbors and become involved in their own lives and stories, where every day that passes in the game brings new adventures and revelations, all of which lead towards the game’s ultimate mystery: what is causing the infestation of devils and how can Anansi turn the tide for good?

“Like Animal Crossing, Baito Fight is a game designed to be played for a few minutes every day in between doing other activities and playing other games,” said Creative Director of KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd. Seven Perteet. “Every day you play, the in-game story, side quests, and battle content will change.”

Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunterwill be released on PC via Steam August 11, 2026 for $8.99. The Playdate handheld version of Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter is available now.

About KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd.

KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd. is an Osaka based indie studio dedicated to crafting, intimate, memorable, and bite sized gameplay. Previously published titles include Playdate anditchi.io titles such as project HANA:MI or 俺の春休み or A long vacation, Yabai!!Hazard!!, HANA: Spacetime Fantasy – Complete Edition, and Dice Verse: Randomized Shooting Panic!! 

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.

For more information on Schrödinger’s Call
Official Website: https://shueisha-games.com/games/schrodingers-call/ 
Buy now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2090390/Schrdingers_Call/
Buy now on Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/schrodingers-call-switch/
Follow on X: https://x.com/ACRChirimenjako

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 Aincrad launches on 10 July 2026, and pre-orders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

For more information about Echoes of Aincrad or other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

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, creators and 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.