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KEMCO released the console version of the science fiction mystery adventure game Stellar Code on October 16, 2026. The title is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Sloclap, the studio behind the action game Sifu, has released REMATCH, a 5v5 multiplayer soccer game. Creative Director Pierre Tarno explains that despite the genre shift, both titles share a core focus on physicality, precise animation, and responsive controls. While Sifu emphasized individual combat, REMATCH pivots to team-based cooperation and tactical positioning.
Released on October 15, 2026, the 2D action game Castlevania: Belmont's Curse marks the first standalone entry in the series since 2014. Set 23 years after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, the story follows Rose Belmont, the daughter of Trevor Belmont.
Q-Games has announced it will publish the two-player cooperative horror game Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch in Asia. Developed by the French studio Atlantis Studio, the title is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22 for 2480 yen.
Q-Games has announced it will publish the two-player asymmetric horror game Beyond the Dark: Night Watch in Asia. Developed by Atlantis Studio, the title is scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026.
On October 16, 2026, Q-Games announced it will publish the Nintendo Switch 2 title Beyond the Dark: Night Watch in Asia. Developed by Atlantis Studio, the game is scheduled for release on October 22 with a retail price of 2480 yen including tax.
The October 12, 2026, episode of the "Orecchi & Kosuke's Game Tsumamasete LIVE" program reviewed major industry news from the previous week. The broadcast covered international gaming events, including the Brazil Game Show 2026 in São Paulo and the SAGA Barcelona Game Fest 2026 in Spain, where Japan was featured as a guest country.
U&I Entertainment Japan has released a physical double pack for the Nintendo Switch titled Toy Story: Retro Roundup! + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Double Pack. This collection bundles the classic game compilation Retro Roundup! with a remastered version of the 3D adventure game based on the third film.
Kotaro Uchikoshi, the writer known for titles such as Ever17, the Zero Escape series, and AI: The Somnium Files, has officially announced the establishment of a new studio named CRASH KEYS. This announcement comes after the creator revealed that a project he had been developing for one and a half years was recently cancelled.
Sega and Creative Assembly announced on October 15 the temporary suspension of sales for Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition, which had launched on October 14. This decision follows feedback indicating that the current gaming experience fails to meet user expectations and the company's internal quality standards.
Showa Nishikawa has announced a new collaboration with the mobile sleep-tracking game Pokémon Sleep. Starting October 16, the company is releasing a collection of autumn and winter items featuring popular characters like Snorlax and Eevee.
Publisher Rollover released the survival psycho-horror FPS Yumekaisyo for PC via Steam on October 15, 2026. Developed by indie creator TPX500, the game centers on analytical psychology founded by Swiss psychiatrist Jung, focusing on a protagonist struggling with psychological trauma.
