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428: Shibuya Scramble creator Jiro Ishii announces emergency hospitalization, assures fans successor game remains on track
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (159+ words) Ishii apologized for causing fans concern during such an important time for the Shibuya Scramble Stories project. While Ishii won’t return to work until the end of July at the earliest, he humbly asks fans to continue supporting the game…...
Dark adult escape game Isaku to get a remake after 30 years. A pioneer of the sadistic???kichiku-kei??? genre by the now defunct Elf
2+ week, 6+ day ago (159+ words) The remake features new character sprites and CGs by original artist Metawo Ueda Isaku Remake is set to release on December 25 for Windows and only supports Japanese. The physical and digital deluxe editions of the game will include a Windows…...
Japanese creepy-cute Gothic exploration adventure Tea Party at the Extinction Museum coming to Steam in 2026
3+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) If your interests fall into the niche of cute but slightly creepy gothic-inspired works, you might want to keep an eye out for Tea Party at the Extinction Museum. Developed by Japanese indie dev Teira, the game lets you swap…...
428: Shibuya Scramble’s spiritual successor led by Jiro Ishii crowdfunds $60k USD in 62 minutes in its second round of crowdfunding
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) Rewards for backers include the opportunity to appear as an extra in the game. When it comes to rewards, many of the tiers featured in the first campaign make a return, such as the ability to appear as an extra…...
Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns developers practiced stripping in office???as reference??? for the game???s meticulous 3D undressing scenes
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (374+ words) Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns developers talk about the meticulous process behind the game's 3D stripping animations. After postponing the game’s release date from spring to summer 2026 due to its crowdfunding campaign being “too successful” and amassing over 1,690% of the original…...
90s JRPG series Aretha gets revival crowdfunding campaign in Japan, aiming for modern ports, an anime adaptation, and brand-new entry - AUTOMATON WEST
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (128+ words) Retro JRPG series Aretha is getting a revival crowdfunding campaign that aims for remastered ports, an OVA and even a brand-new entry. In terms of merchandise, a new manga booklet featuring original artwork by renowned manga artist Yoshitoo Asari will…...
Shibuya Scramble Stories crowdfunding surpasses $625 thousand USD. Gameplay demo and two new characters unveiled
1+ week, 3+ day ago (173+ words) Shibuya Scramble Stories is a spiritual successor to 428: Shibuya Scramble, directed by Jiro Ishii himself. Ishii also attended a Shibuya Scramble Stories presentation event on September 1. In addition to providing updates on the project’s crowdfunding, his team revealed a gameplay…...
Japanese bishojo visual novel Purgatory:Blue launches new crowdfunding project to recoup part of withheld funds from last fundraiser
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) ENDLESS SUMMER Studio’s announce a new crowdfunding project for Purgatory: Blue, following complications with the last platform. For context, Purgatory: Blue’s previous fundraiser launched on the website Ubgoe in July 2025, amassing a total of 10.93 million yen, or 156% of its original…...
"Overwhelmingly Positive??? horror game The Aquarium Does Not Dance is getting a prequel about a failed idol who wishes to die
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) Developer Daidai has launched the Steam store page for The Aquarium Does Not Dance: The Idol Who Wants to Die. Japanese indie developer daidai (a self-proclaimed “hater of horror”), has announced The Aquarium Does Not Dance: The Idol Who Wants…...
Armored Core-inspired mecha indie game Omega Phenex reaches first crowdfunding target in a day, now at 174%
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six is Japanese a mecha action game set to launch in 2027. The Omega Phenex Campfire crowdfunding campaign will run until July 23. Those who want to support the game will receive some cool rewards, such as a…...