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Jax is an avid gamer since young. Starting from SUper Mario on NES, he discover his passion for the world of video gaming. Currently a PS3 and Xbox 360 gamer, Jax is actively looking for the 'next better game'. Jax is also the chief editor for GameTrader.SG blog.
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Darwin’s Game Gets a Live-Action Film — Opening in Japan 12 March 2027

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The deadly smartphone game is making the leap from manga panels to the cinema screen. Toei and Amazon Content Services have announced a live-action Darwin’s Game film, with a Japanese theatrical release set for 12 March 2027 and the full main cast and first teaser dropping simultaneously.

A High-Powered Cast Steps into the Game

Leading the film is Taishi Nakagawa as Kaname, the protagonist who downloads what looks like a normal mobile game and discovers the battles it stages are lethally real. For the film, Kaname has been reimagined as a university student rather than a high-schooler, sharpening the stakes slightly.

Taishi Nakagawa as Kaname in Darwin's Game live-action movie, wielding the Hinokagutchi fire Sigil
Image courtesy of TOEI COMPANY, LTD.

Rounding out the main cast: Koki, as Shuka (the chain-wielding Queen of Thorns), Mei Hata as Rein, Fuju Kamio as Ryuji, and Koji Yamamoto as Hiiragi. The teaser visual gives each character their own panel — a neat echo of the game-lobby format in the source material — and the ensemble looks ready for a fight.

Watch the Official Teaser

Darwin’s Game official teaser trailer — via 東映映画チャンネル (Toei Movie Channel) on YouTube (Japanese)

What Is Darwin’s Game?

Darwin’s Game is a survival-action manga by FLIPFLOPs, serialised in Bessatsu Shonen Champion (Akita Shoten) from 2012 to 2023 across 30 volumes and clocking over 10 million copies in circulation. The premise: a college student downloads a smartphone game and discovers the duels it sets up are real, each player wielding a supernatural ability — a Sigil — that manifests differently for everyone. It sits comfortably alongside Sword Art Online and Kaiji in the deadly-game subgenre that has always had a strong following in Southeast Asia.

A 12-episode anime adaptation aired in early 2020 and is available on Netflix, so fans who missed it then have a clean way to catch up before the movie arrives.

The Team Behind the Camera

Koki as Shuka with her chain Sigil in Darwin's Game live-action movie character poster
Image courtesy of TOEI COMPANY, LTD.

Director Fumihiko Sori is best known internationally for the live-action Fullmetal Alchemist films, and has confirmed the production will rely heavily on VFX — fitting, given the outlandish Sigil powers on display in the teaser. The screenplay is co-written by Sori and Hayato Miura.

The co-production between Amazon Content Services LLC and TOEI COMPANY, LTD. is worth watching from a Singapore perspective. International streaming distribution has not been confirmed yet, but Amazon’s involvement hints that wider availability beyond Japan theatrical could follow. For now the confirmed date is the 12 March 2027 Japanese theatrical release. Follow the film at @darwinsgame_mov on X and check our anime and manga coverage for any streaming news.

Game News

Palworld 1.0 Is Out Now — Sky Islands, Wing Pack Flight and PvP Mode Go Live

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After more than two years in Early Access, Palworld by Pocketpair has officially launched as Version 1.0 — and it is live right now on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and Mac. This is the game’s biggest single update, adding new regions, a flight mechanic, expanded combat systems, and a full PvP mode.

Palworld 1.0 — open-world base building and Pal combat
Image courtesy of Pocketpair

World Tree and Sky Islands — Palworld’s New Endgame

The showpiece of Palworld 1.0 is the World Tree endgame zone, a massive new area that brings the main story to a close and serves as the gateway to the floating Sky Islands high above Palpagos. The Sky Islands introduce fresh biomes, new Pals to discover, and a level of vertical exploration that the base game never offered. Getting around up there requires the new Wing Pack — a dedicated gear slot that lets your character glide and fly freely, without taking up a Pal team slot. Some weapons reportedly support aerial combat while using it.

Palworld Sky Islands — floating biomes above Palpagos
Image courtesy of Pocketpair

Weapon-Transforming Pals, PvP, and a Breeding Overhaul

New Pals in 1.0 include a reported “sword-eel-type Pal” that physically transforms into a wieldable blade mid-combat — the kind of creative creature design that made Palworld go viral in the first place. Alongside new Pals, Pocketpair has added a dedicated PvP mode where players can battle each other using weapons, mounts, and Pals. Advanced breeders get Genetic Recombination, a new system for fine-tuning Pal traits and performing legendary Pal fusions.

Palworld 1.0 combat with new Pals and weapons
Image courtesy of Pocketpair
Palworld 1.0 Official Launch Trailer — via Pocketpair Palworld on YouTube

No Price Hike — What It Costs on Steam, PS5, and Game Pass

Pocketpair had originally floated the idea of increasing the price at 1.0, but confirmed ahead of launch that the game would keep its existing price as a thank-you to the Early Access community. On Steam, Palworld is currently S$18.20 (30% off its regular S$26.00 — check Steam for the current price as sales windows can shift). The game is also included with Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost. PS5 and Xbox buyers can find it on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store respectively at their regional pricing.

Existing Early Access owners on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation receive the 1.0 update for free. Your saves carry over, though Pocketpair recommends starting fresh to experience the reworked systems fully.

Palworld 1.0 — base building and crafting systems
Image courtesy of Pocketpair

Palworld launched in January 2024 and became one of the fastest-selling games in Steam history, breaking two million concurrent players in its first week. Whether 1.0 pulls back lapsed players or wins over a fresh audience on PS5 and Mac, it is a notable moment for a game that went from viral phenomenon to a genuine full release — all without the Nintendo lawsuit ending things early. Keep up with the latest at our Game News section.

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Digimon UP: Free Monster-Raising RPG Drops 15 July

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Your next Digimon partner is five days away. Digimon UP, a free-to-play monster-raising RPG from Bandai Namco Entertainment, launches globally on 15 July 2026 for iOS and Android — and the 1,000,000-pre-registration milestone has already been hit, meaning everyone who downloads the game gets Taichi Yagami and Agumon from the classic Digimon Adventure series as a free reward from day one.

【DIGIMON UP】 Coming Soon 2026! Teaser Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment Mobile Games on YouTube
Digimon UP gameplay screenshot showing the pixel art monster-raising interface
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Choose Your Starter from 15 Rookie Digimon

When you first boot up Digimon UP, you create a custom Tamer avatar and then select your first Partner Digimon from 15 Rookie-level options. The game has confirmed 24 Digimon with new pixel-art designs across the roster — a mix of fan favourites spanning multiple generations of the franchise, from the original Digimon Adventure crew to later series. Agumon, Gabumon, Guilmon, Veemon, Renamon, Terriermon, and Gatomon are all in, alongside less-expected picks like Bakemon, Numemon, and Gekkomon.

Gabumon training scene in Digimon UP pixel art style
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Raise from Digi Egg All the Way to Mega

The core loop follows the original Digimon virtual-pet spirit: your Partner hatches from a Digi Egg and you feed it, train it, and keep it fighting through Digivolution stages — In-Training, Rookie, Champion, Ultimate, and finally Mega. Feeding uses Digi-Meat, which gives random stat boosts, while each training activity targets specific attributes. The game also has a Support Digimon system that layers additional fan-favourite creatures alongside your main Partner without replacing them, giving you more flexibility in how you build your team.

Equippable skill cards add another dimension to battles, and the game references integration with physical Digivice devices and the Digimon Trading Card Game — though the specifics of how those mechanics work in-game have not yet been detailed by Bandai Namco.

Digimon UP combat sequence with pixel art Digimon battling
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Pre-Registration Milestone Means Free Tai and Agumon

The community crossed the 1,000,000 pre-registration mark before launch, which unlocks the top reward tier. Anyone who downloads Digimon UP on day one or later will receive Taichi Yagami and Agumon from Digimon Adventure as Support characters — no additional purchase needed. Earlier milestone rewards including Bits, Summon Tickets, and Numemon as a free partner are also stacking up for all players at launch.

Digimon UP battle scene showing two Digimon facing off in pixel art
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Playing Digimon UP in Singapore

Digimon UP is free to download on the App Store and Google Play globally — Singapore should be part of the main 15 July rollout, but check your regional app store if the game is not appearing on launch day as some regions are on a 28 July schedule. The game includes in-game currency (DigiEmeralds) for premium purchases, but the base experience and all the Digimon on the standard roster are free.

For fans who grew up watching Digimon Adventure on weekend mornings in Singapore, the pixel-art aesthetic and partner-raising loop feel like a deliberate love letter to the original virtual-pet era. Keep an eye on the GameTrader.SG game news page for coverage once the servers go live.

Game News

Apex Legends × Cyberpunk Event Starts 14 July — Night City, Edgerunners Skins and Skippy

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Night City is landing in the Outlands on 14 July 2026. Respawn Entertainment and CD PROJEKT RED have announced the Apex Legends × Cyberpunk Event, bringing a full Night City makeover to E-District, two new Cyberware gameplay mods, and a roster of skins pulled straight from Cyberpunk 2077 and the beloved Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. The event runs from 14 July to 4 August 2026 and is free to play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Apex Legends x Cyberpunk Event Trailer — via Apex Legends on YouTube

Night City Takes Over E-District on 14 July

E-District — the neon-soaked map introduced to Apex Legends last year — is getting a full Night City facelift for the event. Towering Arasaka billboards, holographic koi drifting through the skyline, glitched-out corpo signage and the Wildcard game mode label plastered across the skyline all point to one thing: Night City is the vibe, and it lands exactly as described in the official Cyberpunk announcement. The themed redesign applies specifically to E-District during the event window.

Apex Legends Lucy (Axle skin) using Blackwall Breach in the Night City E-District
Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Cyberware Mods Change the Way You Fight

The headline gameplay addition is the Wildcard limited-time mode, which drops two Cyberware mods onto every player:

  • Sandevistan — directional dashes that also recharge your shields. You can chain two dashes before touching the ground, making it ideal for closing gaps or breaking out of a tight corner. Edgerunners fans will recognise this one immediately.
  • Blackwall Breach — lets you phase into the Net to reposition, then release an EMP burst that damages shields and reveals enemy locations. A repositioning tool and a scanner in one.

Overuse your cyberware and you risk Cyberpsychosis — you transform into a melee-only berserker with no weapons or abilities, but boosted speed and damage. It’s a risk-reward layer that adds genuine tension to fights and keeps the Cyberpunk fiction intact in a way that feels earned rather than cosmetic.

Eight Legend Skins from Cyberpunk 2077 and Edgerunners

The collab brings eight Legend skins, each mapping a Cyberpunk character to an Apex Legend. The full set of six confirmed skins shown in the official press kit pairs the Edgerunners crew with the Apex roster:

  • David Martinez (Edgerunners) → Sparrow skin
  • Lucy (Edgerunners) → Aksel skin
  • Rebecca (Edgerunners) → Rampart skin
  • Royce (Cyberpunk 2077) → Gibraltar skin
  • Lizzy Wizzy (Cyberpunk 2077) → Ash skin
  • Panam (Cyberpunk 2077) → Loba skin

Lifeline and Crypto also receive skins from the Cyberpunk universe, bringing the Legend skin count to eight. Each skin is priced at 2,150 Apex Coins in the in-game store. Eight weapon skins — for the Wingman, Charge Rifle, Mastiff, L-STAR, P2020, RE-45, R-301, and Kraber — are also part of the Cyberpunk Collection available from 14 July to 18 August.

Apex Legends Cyberpunk event skins lineup — David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Royce, Lizzy Wizzy, Panam
Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Skippy Returns as a Mythic Alternator

For Cyberpunk 2077 veterans, the standout cosmetic is the return of Skippy — this time as a Mythic Alternator. The AI-talking gun appears with its two signature modes: Puppy Loving Pacifist and Stone Cold Killer, and it will comment on your gameplay just as it did in Night City. If you played Cyberpunk 2077 and kept Skippy, you know why this one lands differently than a generic weapon skin.

Apex Legends Night City E-District map overview with Arasaka billboards and Wildcard branding
Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Free Rewards and How to Earn Them

Not everything costs Apex Coins. During the event, completing challenges earns you Eddies — the in-universe Night City currency — which can be spent in the event Reward Shop. Free earnable items include an Epic Valkyrie skin (Arasaka Flight Protocol) and an Epic Mirage skin (Kang-Tao Specter), plus Battle Pass stars and additional cosmetics. The Reward Shop runs the duration of the event, so there’s no rush to grind it all in a single session.

Youtooz is also releasing limited-edition Nessie plushies in Lucy and Rebecca variants, available for pre-order from 15 July to 18 August for the collectors in the room.

For Singapore players: Apex Legends is free to play on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with no region restrictions. The Cyberpunk collection is available in the in-game store from 14 July. If you played Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix and have been waiting for David and Lucy to show up somewhere playable — this is that moment. Catch more game news here.

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Xbox Game Pass July 2026: Gears of War Reloaded Is Live Today

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Singapore Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers have a good reason to boot up their console today: Gears of War: Reloaded — a full remaster of the 2006 classic — just dropped into the library, and it is only the start of a stacked July wave.

Gears of War: Reloaded — soldier takes cover as a Locust creature emerges from the street
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Gears of War: Reloaded — The Definitive Package, Available Now

The Coalition rebuilt the original Gears of War in Unreal Engine, and the results are immediately obvious: 4K resolution, up to 120fps, and visuals that hold up next to modern releases. Every piece of post-launch content is bundled in — the bonus campaign act that never shipped in the original retail box, every multiplayer map, and all cosmetic DLC. Cross-play and cross-progression are included, so Game Pass Ultimate and Premium subscribers can move freely between Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud without losing saves or progress.

The game has expanded its tier coverage as well: Gears of War: Reloaded is now part of Game Pass Premium (it previously required Ultimate or PC Game Pass), bringing it within reach of more subscribers in Singapore and across Southeast Asia.

Gears of War: Reloaded | Official Trailer — via Gears of War on YouTube

Why the Timing Matters: E-Day Is Coming 6 October

Gears of War: Reloaded — first-person view of an abandoned ruined hall lit by firelight
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Microsoft’s scheduling is deliberate. Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set on Emergence Day — the moment the Locust Horde first erupted from underground and overwhelmed Sera — launches on 6 October 2026, also day-one on Game Pass. The game puts players in the boots of a younger Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fourteen years before the events of the original.

With Reloaded on Game Pass now, there are roughly three months to experience where the series begins before E-Day rewinds the clock to its origins. For anyone who missed Gears the first time around — or wants a refresher before October — this is a well-timed on-ramp.

The Full July Wave: What Else Is Coming

Gears of War: Reloaded — soldier surveys an overgrown ruined building exterior
Image courtesy of Xbox Game Studios

Beyond Gears, July brings a strong assortment of titles across genres:

  • Gears of War: Reloaded — Cloud, Series X|S, Handheld, PC | Premium / Ultimate / PC Pass | Available now (9 July)
  • Palworld 1.0 — Cloud, Console, PC | Ultimate / Premium / PC Pass | 10 July (full 1.0 release)
  • Ascend to Zero — Cloud, Series X|S, PC | Day-one on Game Pass | 13 July
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 — Cloud, Console, PC | Ultimate / Premium / PC Pass | 21 July
  • The Planet Crafter — Cloud, Series X|S, PC (online co-op) | Ultimate / Premium / PC Pass | 21 July
  • Tamashika (9 July), Mavrix by Matt Jones (16 July), FixForce (17 July), Fogpiercer / PC (17 July)

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 arriving on 21 July is the other headline: the beloved HD remake of the two most iconic skateboarding games, rebuilt with the full pro-skater roster, all original levels, and the classic trick system — one of the best-reviewed remakes of the last decade, and now free with your subscription.

All of the above are available in Singapore on the corresponding Game Pass tiers. For a wider look at what is hitting stores and services this month, check our game news feed.

Game News, Singapore Gaming Scene

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Is Out Now — Made by Ubisoft Singapore

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Singapore gamers have extra reason to celebrate today — Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the fully rebuilt remake of the fan-favourite pirate chapter, is out now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the PC version unlocking at 10 PM SGT tonight. The kicker: this remake was led by Ubisoft Singapore. Standard Edition on Steam is S$79.90.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Official Game Overview Trailer — via Assassin’s Creed on YouTube

A Singapore Studio Behind a AAA Remake

Ubisoft Singapore led development of Black Flag Resynced, with many of the original game’s developers returning to the project — making this one of the highest-profile AAA titles to be helmed out of our local game development scene. The remake is built on the latest version of Ubisoft’s Anvil Engine, the same foundation that powers the current-generation AC titles.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — character and environment gameplay
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

The original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) remains one of the most beloved entries in the series, celebrated for its open-world Caribbean pirate setting, Edward Kenway’s charismatic arc, and its defining naval combat. Resynced is a faithful recreation of that game, not a sequel or reimagining — but it arrives with a comprehensive suite of modernisation.

What Ubisoft Singapore Has Rebuilt

Across combat, movement, stealth, and the world itself, nearly every system has been touched. Combat shifts to a reworked parry-driven model with visceral takedowns. The stealth toolkit gains an Observe mode for pre-engagement scouting, plus the freedom to crouch or dive from any position. Parkour adds manual jumps and side ejects for more deliberate traversal.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — stealth and combat mechanics
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Dynamic weather reshapes both fights and exploration, while destructible environmental objects add consequence to encounters. New storylines have been written for Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, giving fan-favourite characters expanded arcs. Matt Ryan returns to voice Edward Kenway with the original cast in tow, and the game gains a photo mode alongside ship customisation that now extends to pet companions on the Jackdaw.

Naval Combat Gets a Complete Overhaul

The Jackdaw’s Caribbean dominance is back — and it’s been rebuilt from the hull up. Secondary weapons are now part of your naval arsenal, and newly recruitable officers bring special abilities into fleet battles. The vessel itself can be customised more extensively than before, and the soundscape gains ten new sea shanties plus an original song reimagined by French composer Woodkid.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — naval combat and the Jackdaw
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Crucially, Ubisoft has confirmed this is not an RPG. The stat-heavy mechanics introduced in Odyssey and Valhalla are absent — Resynced keeps the original’s tight, narrative-driven pace. If you stepped away from the series during its RPG era, this is built with you in mind.

Editions and Pricing for Singapore

The Standard Edition is available on Steam SG at S$79.90. Deluxe and Collector’s Edition tiers are available at higher price points — check the Steam listing or the Ubisoft Store for current SGD pricing on those. The game is also sold through the Epic Games Store on PC, and physical copies for PS5 are available at major game retailers and electronics chains.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — open world exploration
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Release timing for Singapore: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can jump in now — console versions unlocked at local midnight. PC launches globally at 2 PM UTC (14:00 UTC), which for Singapore means the game goes live at 10 PM SGT tonight. Ubisoft Connect streaming is also available via Nvidia GeForce Now and Blacknut.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — cinematic scene
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Whether you’re revisiting a classic or discovering Edward Kenway for the first time, Black Flag Resynced is a major showcase of what Singapore’s games industry can ship. Follow our Singapore gaming scene coverage and game news for more on what’s landing locally this week.

Game News

New Gundam Anime Drops at SDCC — ROGUE ORBIT Revealed, Watch Live at 2AM SGT

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If you have been waiting for something big from Bandai Namco on the Gundam front, this is the week it starts. The company has announced a “GUNDAM Showcase 2026 — Unveil the Next Gundam” panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, set for 23 July (Thursday, 10:30–11:30 AM Pacific Time), at which special guests from Japan will reveal a brand-new Gundam anime series and lay out where the franchise is headed next — for both domestic Japan and international markets. The entire panel will be simulcast on the official Gundam YouTube channel at 3:00 AM JST on July 24, which works out to 2:00 AM SGT for Singapore fans willing to stay up for it.

GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT – Announcement Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube

GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT — The New Action Game Coming in 2027

Arriving alongside the SDCC announcement is GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, a high-mobility mecha action game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It launches in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam — and will be playable for the first time in public at the SDCC booth this week.

GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT — high-speed space combat with the Helix Gundam
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

ROGUE ORBIT introduces a new timeline in the Gundam saga, positioning itself as both a perfect entry point for players new to the franchise and a meaningful new chapter for long-time fans. You pilot the Helix Gundam as a soldier fighting on behalf of humanity against a powerful, unnamed threat — the kind of clean, self-contained setup that signals Bandai Namco wants ROGUE ORBIT to travel well internationally, not just in Japan. The gameplay emphasis is on fast, kinetic movement and hard-hitting combat; early footage shows fluid aerial manoeuvring and explosive mobile suit clashes that lean more action game than simulator.

GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT — Helix Gundam in fast-paced close-quarters combat
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

A Brand-New Gundam Anime — Everything Still to Be Revealed

The bigger piece of news — bigger even than the game — is the new anime series that Bandai Namco Filmworks will reveal at the SDCC panel. No title, no plot details, and no key visual have been released ahead of the event; the announcement was deliberately structured so the reveal lands live at SDCC and simultaneously on YouTube. What we do know is that Japanese staff will take the stage alongside the international announcement, and that the broadcast will cover the franchise’s direction for both the domestic Japan and global markets — suggesting this is not a Japan-only production.

Gundam has been in a genuinely interesting transitional moment. The Witch from Mercury (2022–23) was the first Gundam series in a decade to break through to a mainstream anime audience beyond the core mecha fanbase, and the upcoming ROGUE ORBIT signals that Bandai wants that momentum to carry into games. A new anime that follows The Witch from Mercury’s playbook of international co-production and global streaming would be a significant statement.

How Singapore Fans Can Watch the Reveal Live

GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT — mobile suit vs mobile suit battle scene
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

The SDCC panel runs on Thursday, 23 July at 10:30 AM Pacific Time, but the YouTube simulcast premieres at 3:00 AM JST (2:00 AM SGT) on 24 July. An archive replay will be available after the broadcast, so you are not forced to choose between sleep and the reveal — but the Gundam community is extremely active online, and major spoilers will be everywhere within minutes. If you want the uncut first look, 2AM on a Friday is your window.

For more game news and upcoming releases, keep an eye on our news section. The SDCC panel is less than two weeks away and this is shaping up to be one of the more interesting Gundam reveals in a while.

Game News, Manga Anime

TEKKEN! CARTOON Premieres July 10 — Kazuya, Kuma and the Gang Get Adorable

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The fighters of Tekken 8 are leaving the ring — and entering your feed. Bandai Namco’s official TEKKEN! CARTOON animated shorts series premieres on 10 July 2026, free to watch on the TEKKEN YouTube channel, X (Twitter), and Instagram. If you have ever wondered what Kazuya does when he is not throwing people into volcanoes, now you are about to find out.

TEKKEN! CARTOON Official Teaser Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube

The Tekken Fighters You Know, But Make Them Cute

TEKKEN! CARTOON is an official spin-off short-form animation series produced by Bandai Namco, directed by Sohta Ozawa at NERD, with character design and animation by Amehiro. Each episode is under a minute long — perfect for a quick fix between rounds — and the episodes focus on the daily lives of the Mishima family and their circle of fighters in a laid-back, pop-art world that is very far from the blood feuds and devil genes of the main canon.

Five characters headline the first season: Paul, Yoshimitsu, Kazuya, Alisa, and Kuma. The teaser trailer already shows the kind of absurdist, slice-of-life comedy the series is going for — the Tekken roster reimagined as superdeformed, pastel-hued versions of themselves with catchy original music. King also appears in character visuals from Bandai Namco’s press materials.

TEKKEN! CARTOON key visual showing cartoon characters alongside their realistic Tekken 8 counterparts
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Where and When to Watch

TEKKEN! CARTOON launches on 10 July 2026 — that is this Thursday — and will be available globally and for free across three official Bandai Namco channels:

  • The TEKKEN YouTube channel
  • The official TEKKEN X (Twitter) account
  • The official TEKKEN Instagram

No streaming subscription needed, no region lock. Singapore and Southeast Asian Tekken fans can watch the same day as everyone else, making this one of the more accessible anime spin-offs we have seen from a major fighting game in a while. Bookmark the channels now so you do not miss the first drop.

Tekken 8 official cover art featuring Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Part of a Bigger Tekken 8 Season — Bob DLC Arrives 24 August

The CARTOON announcement did not arrive alone. Bandai Namco used EVO 2026 to reveal that Bob — the lightning-fast heavyweight from Tekken 6 — is returning as the second Season 3 DLC character. Season Pass 3 holders get early access on 19 August; general availability is 24 August 2026. Bob joins Kunimitsu as the second Season 3 addition, with further characters still to be revealed.

Whether you are here for the competitive scene, the Bob DLC, or just to watch Kuma stumble through everyday life, Tekken 8 is having a very busy second half of 2026. Follow our game news and manga and anime coverage for more updates as TEKKEN! CARTOON episodes drop.

Game News, Manga Anime

Hatsune Miku Starry Party Is Coming to Switch 2 and PC in 2027

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Your favourite virtual pop icon is swapping the rhythm stage for a party arena. Good Smile Company announced Hatsune Miku Starry Party at Anime Expo 2026, and it is exactly what Singapore Vocaloid fans have been craving — a six-player party action game featuring the full Crypton Future Media cast reimagined as Nendoroid chibi figures, heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam in 2027.

Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len as Nendoroid figures in Hatsune Miku Starry Party
Image courtesy of Good Smile Company

What Is Hatsune Miku Starry Party?

Developed jointly by Crypton Future Media and Good Smile Company, Starry Party (スタリパ, as fans are already abbreviating it) is a party action game built around the beloved Nendoroid figure line. Every character in the game is rendered as their compact, round-headed Nendoroid counterpart — the same design language that has made Good Smile’s collectible figures a staple at anime events from Akihabara to Singapore’s own Anime Festival Asia.

The game supports up to six simultaneous players competing across a variety of mini-games and party challenges. While the developers have teased that some stages will lean into the rhythm-game experience Miku fans know and love, there will be plenty of non-rhythm challenges as well, positioning this as a proper party title rather than a spiritual successor to the Project Diva series.

初音ミク 新作ゲーム ティザーPV「初音ミク スターリーパーティ」 — via GOOD SMILE CHANNEL on YouTube

Confirmed Playable Characters

The teaser trailer, set to the original track StargazeR by producer 骨盤P (Kotsupan-P) featuring Hatsune Miku, confirms six playable Vocaloids at launch:

  • Hatsune Miku
  • Kagamine Rin
  • Kagamine Len
  • Megurine Luka
  • MEIKO
  • KAITO

Good Smile Company has teased that more characters will be announced before launch, so the roster is not necessarily final.

Hatsune Miku Nendoroid figure glowing green in Hatsune Miku Starry Party
Image courtesy of Good Smile Company

Why Singapore Vocaloid Fans Should Be Excited

This is Miku’s first starring role in a dedicated game since Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix+ launched in 2022. While she has made cameo appearances in titles like Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and crossover events in Persona 5: The Phantom X, Starry Party marks a full return to gaming as the lead.

For Singapore fans, the confirmed language list is a positive signal: the game will ship with support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese — all languages with strong player bases across Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian market. No Singapore-specific release date or pricing has been announced, but the multilingual support suggests a wide regional rollout is planned rather than a Japan-only or US-exclusive launch.

Close-up of Hatsune Miku's face in Hatsune Miku Starry Party teaser
Image courtesy of Good Smile Company

What We Still Don’t Know

A firm release date, pricing, and any details beyond the teaser are yet to be confirmed. With the 2027 launch window still far off, expect a fuller reveal — likely at a Nintendo Direct or a future Good Smile Company showcase — to flesh out the full mini-game roster and multiplayer modes. Keep an eye on the official X account @Starrypa_Miku for updates as they drop.

For more upcoming Switch 2 titles and Vocaloid news, check out our Game News and Manga Anime sections.