Sega Launches New Kingdom Hearts Plush Toys in Japan
Sega, Square Enix, and Disney are releasing a new line of Kingdom Hearts & you miniature plush toys, initially available in Japanese arcades this May.
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Wolfhound Channels PC Engine Aesthetics in New Metroidvania
Bit Kid's upcoming title, Wolfhound, draws visual inspiration from the NEC PC Engine and Sega Master System, offering a high-fidelity 8-bit experience with modern Metroidvania design.
Madrid Shops Offer Rare Japanese Retro Gaming Collectibles
A Nintendo Life report details Madrid's retro game shops, revealing a surprising availability of Japanese imports and unique Famicom-era merchandise for collectors.
SNK's Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond Join Dead or Alive 6 Last Round
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja are bringing two iconic SNK characters, Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond, to Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, continuing a legacy of fighting game crossovers.
Beep Akihabara Forced to Relocate Due to Demolition
Tokyo's Beep Akihabara, a key store for Japanese retro computing and arcade collectors, must move by May 17th as its building faces demolition.
Evo Japan 2026 Set for Major Fighting Game Reveals
The Evolution Championship Series Japan 2026 is poised to unveil significant updates and new characters from prominent Japanese fighting game developers this weekend.
SNK Announces World Heroes Perfect PC Edition with Rollback Netcode
SNK has revealed a new PC version of the 1995 arcade fighting game, World Heroes Perfect. This 'NEO GEO Premium Selection' release includes modern features like rollback netcode.
Daigo Umehara Falls to MenaRD in Kemonomichi Street Fighter 6 Showdown
The Evo LEGENDS LIVE - DAIGO vs MENARD (獣道) event saw a strategic Street Fighter 6 'first to 10' match, with MenaRD securing a decisive victory over Daigo Umehara.
Tales of Eternia Remastered Rated by PEGI
A PEGI rating for Tales of Eternia Remastered suggests Bandai Namco may soon announce a new version of the classic PlayStation RPG.
Kemonomichi Legends Live Delivers Intense Fighting Game Action
The recent Kemonomichi Legends Live event showcased high-stakes battles in Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, setting the stage for Evo Japan 2026.