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The new series will debut on July 4th, 2026, as part of the summer season. Anime Expo recently announced that the first two episodes will be shown early at this year’s event. The premiere will take place on July 3rd at the JW Marriott Diamond Ballroom – the second day of Anime Expo. This gives fans a chance to see the episodes on a large screen a day before the official release. You can find registration links on Anime Expo’s official X account, so be sure to check them out!

An announcement about the anime’s wider release is expected soon. The Blu-ray and DVD will be available in Japan on July 29, 2026, and with the theatrical run finished in April, a streaming release internationally is likely to follow. However, fans outside of Japan will have to wait a bit longer for the home video. In the meantime, an exhibition showcasing the Blu-ray and DVD will be held in Tokushima Prefecture on May 16th and 17th, from 10 AM to 5 PM each day. At the exhibition, attendees can see package samples and pre-order the Blu-ray, with exclusive bonuses and limited editions available at each store, plus recommendations from staff.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

Though Season 3 just finished a little over two months ago, MAPPA, the animation studio behind it, is already teasing news about what’s next. As part of their 15th-anniversary celebration, they’ll be sharing updates on upcoming projects, including the highly popular anime, Jujutsu Kaisen. A recent post on the anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account hinted at exciting news about its return.

Of course, there are a few exceptions to that statement — and the challenges usually stem from bizarre world-building and visuals, deeply reflective narration, graphic subject matter, or some combination of the three. We’ve covered a few fantasy books that are hard to imagine on-screen already, including The Book of the New Sun, Gideon the Ninth, and The Poppy War. Three more stories would be just as difficult to film, adding them to that list.

The game Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (through Steam) on July 9th in Japan, and July 10th everywhere else.

Here’s a ranking of the most powerful characters in the Spawn universe, from Spawn himself to the leaders of both Heaven and Hell.

Creative Assembly recently announced Alien: Isolation 2 at Summer Game Fest. Shortly after, I had the chance to play the first 20 minutes of the game. As a big fan of the Alien films and the original Alien: Isolation, I went into the preview with high hopes, even knowing it was just a small glimpse of what Creative Assembly and Sega have been working on.

I just read this amazing story on Reddit! A user named Specialist_Basis5012 found a perfectly sealed copy of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! while going through their grandpa’s old video game collection, and it graded a 9.2! It’s clear their grandpa was a serious collector – he didn’t just have games, he knew which ones to hold onto. Apparently, a copy like that could easily fetch a few thousand dollars at auction now. I’m sure the original poster is incredibly grateful for their grandpa’s foresight – what a find!

The recent memo reveals a concerning situation. Even with over $20 billion invested in the last five years – not including Activision Blizzard King – the company’s main revenue is down. Projections indicate a profit margin of around three percent by the end of June, which could mean major changes are needed.