Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton announce a global casting search for Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura in the upcoming live-action Naruto film, with creator Masashi Kishimoto sharing his excitement.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia launches Echoes of Aincrad on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with PC release via Steam on July 10. Deluxe and Ultimate Editions include expansion content, Death Game Mode, and exclusive bonus features.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls sees progress as 15 countries are removed from PlayStation’s PSN restriction list, allowing more fans to purchase the game on Steam.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia launches Digimon Story Time Stranger on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, featuring 450+ Digimon, strategic turn‑based combat, and multiple digital editions with Season Pass DLC.
Cold Symmetry and Playstack confirm Mortal Shell II launches worldwide on August 20, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with special Devout and Revered Editions available for pre‑order.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 reveals its exhibitor lineup and main visual, featuring 759 companies across 51 countries, including Capcom, Square Enix, SEGA/ATLUS, and Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Id Software suffers 136 layoffs, with developers claiming the Doom and Quake studio has been reduced to support size and stripped of key tech teams.
Obsidian Entertainment cancels the Avowed sequel and lays off staff as it begins development on a new Fallout game led by design director Josh Sawyer.
Ubisoft launches Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced worldwide, a faithful remake rebuilt with the Anvil engine, featuring enhanced visuals, deeper naval combat, and new narrative content.
HoYo FEST 2026 runs July 30–August 2 across six Southeast Asian cities, featuring game booths, live entertainment, and a first look at Honkai: Nexus Anima.
Square Enix announces that Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis will shut down on October 7, 2026, ending service three years after launch.