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Idea Factory revealed IFChronicle as a new visual-novel brand and announced its first title, ICONOLOGY, a crime-suspense adventure game developed for Nintendo Switch and PC through Steam. Gematsu reported this announcement on September 30. A specific release date has not been announced by the company.
PlayStation Blog Japan has detailed the PlayStation VR2 software lineup released during September 2026. The list highlights various immersive experiences arriving for the virtual reality platform.
In January 2026, Western Digital's well-known WD_BLACK and WD Blue SSD series transitioned to the new Sandisk "SANDISK Optimus" brand following Western Digital's 2025 spin-off of its flash memory business. The revamped lineup includes the top-tier Optimus GX PRO series, the mid-tier Optimus GX series, and the consumer-focused Optimus series.
Fresh details regarding Grand Theft Auto 6 have emerged from a Game Informer cover story rounded up by Shinobi. The reports indicate that the game's map will be twice the size of Grand Theft Auto V.
JB Hi-Fi has initiated a ballot system for customers to purchase the Grand Theft Auto 6: The Goodtime State Vice City Collection. Interested participants must join the free JB Hi-Fi Perks program and submit their entry before 1pm on Thursday.
Xbox has confirmed that the Disc to Digital program is officially live for all Xbox owners as of September 29, 2026. The initiative allows players to convert most physical Xbox Series X and Xbox One discs into digital licenses.
Logitech recently hosted its global Logitech G Play event in Tokyo, showcasing a variety of new gaming hardware. The primary announcement featured the new PRO Series, which includes the G PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset, G PRO Superstrike X3 Gaming Mouse, G PRO X2 Rapid Keyboard, and G PRO X Control Mousepad.
A massive content update has been released for the MOBA/shooter hybrid Deadlock, carrying the theme "City Never Sleeps." According to forum discussions, this patch represents the largest update since the "Old Gods, New Blood" release in January. The update introduces six new heroes, a mysterious figure called The Broker, and extensive visual upgrades to both the map and neutral elements.
Sohei Niikawa, the creator of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, stated in an interview with Dengeki Online that he has no interest in using generative AI to write stories for his games. While he views AI as a productivity tool and does not consider it a direct threat to game development, he draws a strict line against copyright violations and illegal applications regardless of efficiency gains.
Sohei Niikawa, the creator behind original titles such as Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, has stated that he has no interest in using generative AI to write his stories. In an interview with Dengeki Online, whose comments were conveyed via machine translation, Niikawa clarified that while he views AI as a tool for efficiency, he refuses to let the technology write scripts or build characters in his games.
Sohei Niikawa, the creator behind classic titles like Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, has stated that he has no interest in using generative AI to write stories. In a statement to Dengeki Online, Niikawa explained that while he views AI strictly as a tool for improving productivity where applicable, mass production is not his goal.
Sohei Niikawa, the creator of original titles like Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, recently discussed his perspective on generative artificial intelligence in an interview with Dengeki Online, with comments provided via machine translation. Niikawa stated that he does not view generative AI as a threat to game development, considering it instead as a useful tool to improve productivity where applicable.