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Blue Archive x SuperGroupies Arius Collab — Bags and Wallets Pre-Order Now Open

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The Arius Branch School has arrived in your wardrobe. SuperGroupies has opened pre-orders for its third Blue Archive fashion collaboration, and this time the spotlight falls on five of the game’s most beloved antagonists-turned-fan-favourites: Saori, Atsuko, Hiyori, Misaki, and Subaru. Pre-orders run until 14 September 2026, with items shipping to international buyers — Singapore included.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Saori Arius Branch body bag and wallet
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

The Full Arius Branch Collection

The collaboration covers all five members of the Cleaning & Clearing squad — the covert unit at the heart of Blue Archive’s Arius arc — with two items per character: a body bag (¥18,700) and a long wallet (¥15,400), totalling ten pieces across the collection.

Each design leans into the Arius aesthetic: armband-inspired motifs, embossed school crests, and the Latin phrase vanitas vanitatum, et omnia vanitas (vanity of vanities, all is vanity) rendered in each character’s signature accent colour. Interiors feature individual halo designs — a small but satisfying nod to Blue Archive’s halo system that fans will clock instantly.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Hiyori body bag collab
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

Five Characters, Five Distinct Designs

Saori — the squad’s composed de facto leader — gets a bag accented in deep crimson tones, matching her commanding presence in-game. Atsuko’s design incorporates the subtle industrial details that fit her gas-mask aesthetic, while Hiyori‘s item plays with cooler blues that echo her quiet, restrained personality. Misaki and Subaru round out the set with their own character-specific palettes and callsign details stamped on the front panel.

All items are built around a coordinated interior design, with each character’s halo and squad markings worked into the lining — the kind of detail that SuperGroupies consistently delivers across its collab lines.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Misaki Arius Branch wallet
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

How to Pre-Order from Singapore

Orders can be placed directly through the SuperGroupies official website or Animate Online Shop. SuperGroupies ships internationally, so Singapore-based fans can order straight from the source. The pre-order window closes 14 September 2026 at 12:00 JST, with delivery estimated for early January 2027. As is standard for SuperGroupies releases, early closure is possible if stock hits capacity — so don’t sleep on this one.

Body bags are priced at ¥18,700 each (approximately SGD 170 at current exchange rates) and long wallets at ¥15,400 (approximately SGD 140). Note that international shipping fees apply on top of the item price.

Blue Archive SuperGroupies Arius collection bag detail and interior design
Image courtesy of SuperGroupies

Blue Archive’s Third SuperGroupies Run

This marks SuperGroupies’ third Blue Archive collaboration. The first featured Abydos and Millennium characters, and the second spotlighted the Cleaning & Clearing members from the standard Millennium pool. The Arius arc — which is Blue Archive’s most narratively intense storyline — has generated some of the game’s most dedicated fans, making this collab a long time coming for players who cleared the Arius story chapters.

Blue Archive remains one of the most actively merchandised mobile games in Japan, and Singapore’s player community is among the most engaged in Southeast Asia. If Arius hits your top tier, this is the collab to move on before the September deadline.

Pre-order now at SuperGroupies — or browse more gaming and anime news on GameTrader.SG.

Game News, Shop and Merchandise

Mega Man x Hololive Gamers: Capcom’s hoROCKMAN Collab Hits Japan on 22 August

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Capcom has officially revealed hoROCKMAN, a full merchandise collaboration between the classic Mega Man (Rockman) series and Hololive Gamers — the subunit featuring Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone. Announced on 17 August 2026 across Japanese gaming media including Famitsu (Japanese) and 4Gamer (Japanese), the collab drops in Japan on 22 August 2026 — and there is no English-language coverage yet.

What Is hoROCKMAN?

The collaboration draws on Mega Man’s iconic pixel-art DNA. Each of the four Hololive Gamers members has been illustrated in a newly drawn costume, then reimagined alongside a mascot character designed to represent both the VTuber and her fanbase — all rendered in Rockman-style dot art. It is a natural fit: Inugami Korone in particular is famously known in the VTuber community for her retro gaming streams, and Nekomata Okayu has tackled Mega Man X titles on stream before.

hoROCKMAN Capcom arcade crane game prize lineup featuring all four Hololive Gamers members
Image courtesy of Capcom

Prize Items at Capcom Arcades and caputore Online

Starting 22 August, the following items go live as crane game prizes at Capcom’s amusement facilities and Caputore (Capcom’s online crane game service, accessible from outside Japan):

  • Trading can badges — 4 types (approx. 56mm, random)
  • Acrylic stand keychains — 4 types (approx. 120mm)
  • Window flat pouches — 4 types (approx. 130×165mm)
  • Acrylic boards — 4 types (210×300mm)
  • Square cushions — 4 types (approx. 430mm)
  • T-shirts — 5 types (XL)
  • Mousepads — 4 types, Ikebukuro Capcom and Caputore only

SG fans with a Caputore account can try for prize items directly through the online service. Japan-based proxy services are another route for the physical arcade prizes.

hoROCKMAN retail merchandise including acrylic keychains, diorama stands, sticker sets and rubber trays
Image courtesy of Capcom

Retail Merch — Acrylic Stands, Keychains and More

Alongside the prize items, Capcom is releasing a retail range through Capcom Store (8 locations) and CharaCap shops (12 locations) in Japan, priced in yen:

  • 3-chain acrylic keychains — ¥1,430 (approx. S$13)
  • Diorama acrylic stands — ¥2,860 (approx. S$26)
  • Sticker sets — ¥1,650 (approx. S$15)
  • Rubber trays — ¥1,980 (approx. S$18)

These are also available via the Capcom Store PARCO online shop, which ships to international addresses. The collaboration goods are additionally confirmed to arrive at Capcom Store Taipei in late November — so regional fans should watch for that window too.

hoROCKMAN X follower campaign and store special events poster
Image courtesy of Capcom

Campaigns and Bonuses

Capcom is running several limited campaigns alongside the launch:

  • Arcade novelty gift: spend ¥500 at a participating Capcom amusement venue and receive a random original clear file while stocks last.
  • Retail postcard: spend ¥3,000 or more at a Capcom Store or CharaCap location to receive a random postcard while stocks last.
  • X (Twitter) follow & repost (21 August – 23 September): follow @Capcom_amuse and repost the campaign tweet for a chance to win one of 20 exclusive decorated collaboration posters.
  • Hashtag campaign (#ホロックマン): post a photo from a Capcom store visit using the hashtag to receive a limited shopping bag while stocks last.

Plaza Capcom Ikebukuro and Capcom Store Ikebukuro will be specially decorated for the campaign period from 22 August to 23 September.

SG Fans: Your Import Options

There is no Singapore retail availability announced. The goods are currently Japan-only, with Capcom Store Taipei scheduled to receive stock in late November. For SG fans who want the merchandise at launch, the main routes are:

  • Caputore — Capcom’s online crane game service operates internationally, giving direct access to the prize items without a Japan proxy.
  • Capcom Store PARCO online shop — international shipping on retail items.
  • Japan proxy/forwarding services — for physical arcade prizes you want to win in person or purchase from crane game resellers.

Singapore’s used-goods and doujin import community is active in sourcing Japan Capcom crane prizes, so keep an eye on our game news and local import groups closer to the 22 August launch date.

Game News

MapleStory × Frieren: Collaboration Starts 9 September

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Two icons of their respective eras are joining forces. Global MapleStory is bringing Frieren, Fern, Stark, and the full party from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End into the Maple World on 9 September 2026 — and the collaboration comes with missions, boss battles, and enough cosmetics to dress your entire account in Elven travelling robes.

MapleStory players gather in a mushroom-themed town hub in the Maple World
Image courtesy of MapleStory / Nexon

What the MapleStory × Frieren Collaboration Actually Includes

This is not a straight cash-shop drop — Nexon has built a full event around the crossover. Starting 9 September, players take on themed collection missions and boss-defeat missions modelled on the world of the anime. The cleverest mechanic: every monster you kill fills a gauge, and once it tops out, Frieren and her party materialise on screen to fight alongside you. It is a small thing mechanically, but the image of the silver-haired elf turning up mid-grind to lend a hand will land differently for anyone who has spent two seasons watching her quietly change the lives of everyone she meets.

Completing boss-defeat missions unlocks exclusive rewards including a custom background, and magic spells themed to the anime are scattered through the event for players to collect. Nexon announced the collaboration today through an official press release via Anime News Network.

MapleStory players battling a giant lion boss — the collab adds Frieren-themed boss-defeat missions with exclusive rewards
Image courtesy of MapleStory / Nexon

Dress Your Maple Character as Frieren, Fern, Stark — and Six More

The cosmetics line-up goes unusually deep. Avatar outfits cover eight characters: Frieren, Fern, Stark, and Himmel from the main party, plus Ubel, Aura, Linie, and Lugner — fan favourites who rarely make it into collaborations at this level of detail. Each major character also gets a matching android companion: Frierenroid, Fernroid, Starkroid, Himmelroid, and Ubelroid for a full party of sidekicks that follow your character around Maple World. On top of that, four petit pets (Frieren, Fern, Stark, Ubel) round out the collection alongside themed chairs, titles, medals, and the boss-mission background.

For those who want the full set, the combination of outfits, androids, and pets means you could conceivably run a Frieren-themed guild with matching cosmetics across multiple characters — which feels very much in the spirit of an anime about a party that stays together across centuries.

A colourful outdoor area of Maple World showing the game's distinctive art style — players will explore these maps during the Frieren collaboration event
Image courtesy of MapleStory / Nexon

A Game That Grew Up Alongside Singapore

For a certain generation of Singapore gamers, MapleStory is not just a game — it is a specific memory: logging in after school, the slow grind through Kerning City sewers, the argument about who had the best warrior build. The side-scrolling MMORPG launched here in 2005 and spent the better part of a decade as the game that defined how a lot of us understood online communities. Seeing it cross paths with Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — arguably the anime of the past two years, now into its second season — feels like two very different chapters of a gaming life meeting on the same map.

The collaboration runs on Global MapleStory (GMS), which Singapore players access directly with no regional restriction. There is no confirmed schedule yet for any separate regional server, and the event end date is to be confirmed. If you have not logged back in a while, 9 September might be a reasonable excuse.

For more gaming news and upcoming collabs, check the Game News archive.

Manga Anime, Shop and Merchandise

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN: Black Collection Pre-Orders Open Now

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Blue Archive just kicked off pre-orders for its second ZOZOTOWN collaboration — and this time, Gehenna Academy’s Prefect Team is trading their school blazers for full black-military drip. The Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN BLACK COLLECTION opened for orders today, 13 August 2026, at noon Japan time, with a pre-order window running all the way to 7 September.

Gehenna’s Black Military Collection

The collection centres on four Gehenna Academy students — Hina, Ako, Iori, and Chinatsu — reimagined in original outfit illustrations by artist Sola Nijihashi (Japanese). The theme is unmistakably military-chic: fitted black silhouettes, red accent stitching, and Gehenna Academy insignias worked into the garment designs. This is the second ZOZOTOWN drop for Blue Archive; the first featured the Arius Squad in streetwear.

What’s in the Black Collection

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Black Collection hoodie — black with red stripe accents
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

The full lineup runs to eight product types, mixing wearables with desk collectibles:

  • Graphic T-shirts (6 character variants) — ¥4,400
  • Open-collar long sleeve shirt — ¥9,350
  • Hoodie — ¥9,900
  • Long pants — ¥9,900
  • Long coach jacket — ¥39,600
  • Reversible MA-1 bomber jacket (black outside, Gehenna-red lining with embroidered insignias) — ¥36,300
  • Big acrylic stands (4 variants — one per character) — ¥2,200 each
  • Rubber play mat (all four characters across a full-width mat) — ¥3,850

The standout piece is the reversible MA-1 jacket: flip it inside out and the red lining reveals embroidered Gehenna faction symbols across the back — a detail fans of the game’s lore will appreciate immediately.

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Black Collection reversible MA-1 bomber jacket showing black exterior and Gehenna-red lining with embroidered insignias
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

Order Dates and What Singapore Players Should Know

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Hina Big Acrylic Stand in black military outfit
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

Pre-orders close 7 September 2026 at 11:59 PM Japan time, with items shipping in mid-December 2026. All items are exclusive to ZOZOTOWN — there is no retail or overseas retail channel.

ZOZOTOWN does not offer direct international shipping, so Singapore fans looking to pick up pieces from the Black Collection will need a Japan forwarding service. Services such as Tenso and Buyee support ZOZOTOWN orders and deliver to Singapore; expect Japanese domestic shipping (¥1,500–3,000 roughly) plus the forwarder’s fee on top of the item price, so factor that in before checkout.

Blue Archive × ZOZOTOWN Black Collection rubber play mat featuring Iori, Ako, Hina, and Chinatsu across a wide desk mat
Image courtesy of NEXON Games / Yostar / ZOZOTOWN

Blue Archive continues to be one of the most collab-active gacha titles for licensed fashion in Japan. If the Black Collection follows the first ZOZOTOWN drop, orders will close without a restock — Gehenna fans in Singapore who want a piece of the collection should plan their forwarding setup before 7 September. Check our anime and game coverage for more merchandise news.

Game News

Uma Musume x KFC Returns — Colonel Goldship Is the In-Game Reward Singapore Players Need

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Cygames and KFC Japan have launched their third annual “Uma-Uma Kentucky” collaboration, and this year Gold Ship is going full Colonel Sanders. The campaign went live today, 12 August 2026, and runs through 30 September — and the key news for Singapore players is that the in-game rewards are available to everyone worldwide, no Japan trip required.

【超特大コラボ告知】キタサトコンビがケンタッキーとのコラボ情報をお届けだ！ — via ぱかチューブっ!【ウマ娘公式】 on YouTube

Colonel Goldship: Free Costume and 500 Jewels for All Players

The standout reward of this year’s campaign is the “KFC Ambassador Golshi” costume — a full Colonel Sanders makeover for Gold Ship, complete with the white suit, black string tie, and general energy of someone who absolutely would convince an entire stable to eat fried chicken. All Uma Musume players can unlock it for free by completing in-game missions before the campaign closes on 30 September 2026.

Log in any time during the campaign window and you also collect a one-time bonus of 500 Jewels. The collaboration has further added a brand-new original song, “Gabu-tto!”, to the in-game jukebox — a full KFC version was released on KFC Japan’s official channel. Eight characters appear throughout the campaign dressed in KFC-inspired outfits: Lucky Lilac, Red Desire, Buena Vista, Agnes Tachyon, Gold Ship, and Stay Gold among them.

Agnes Tachyon Uma Musume KFC collab trading card in red and white KFC waitress outfit
Image courtesy of Cygames / KFC Japan

What’s in the KFC Japan Collab Sets

The actual food campaign runs through KFC Japan Net Order and comes in two waves. Both are priced at ¥1,500 each (approximately S$14, before any proxy or shipping costs):

  • Wave 1 — Uma-Uma Cobb Mayo Dip Set (12–25 August): Features a carrot-inspired orange garlic mayo dipping sauce alongside KFC chicken. Each set includes a pack of 18 randomised trading cards showing Uma Musume characters in KFC uniforms, plus a serial code for the SSR support card “[Bite Into a Smile] Red Desire” and in-game recovery items.
  • Wave 2 — Carrot Occhahoi Set (9–30 September): Inspired by “Carrot Occhahoi,” a dish featured in the Uma Musume: Beginning of a New Era film. Comes with a garlic-and-black-pepper seasoning and 8 tin badge variations instead of trading cards.
Uma Musume x KFC Furi Furi branded shaker bag with collab logo
Image courtesy of Cygames / KFC Japan

Getting the Cards in Singapore

KFC Japan’s Net Order platform doesn’t ship internationally, so the physical sets require a proxy buying service to reach Singapore. Given the ¥1,500 price point, Wave 1’s 18-card pack is the stronger option for collectors — though the cards are randomised, so full sets will likely circulate on Japanese auction platforms (Mercari JP, Yahoo! Auctions Japan) shortly after the wave closes. Factor in proxy and shipping fees before committing; the SSR serial code also comes with each set if you want to try your luck on the support card.

The in-game content — 500 Jewels, the Colonel Goldship costume, and the “Gabu-tto!” jukebox track — needs no purchase at all. Log in, do the missions, done.

Uma Musume x KFC collab trading card back design with character face in red and white KFC colours
Image courtesy of Cygames / KFC Japan

Listen: The Official Collab Song “Gabu-tto!”

【KFC｜ウマ娘コラボ記念楽曲】『ガブッと！』KFC Ver. フルサイズ — via ケンタッキーフライドチキン 公式YouTubeチャンネル on YouTube

The “Uma-Uma Kentucky” campaign is now live in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby. Head to the missions section to claim your Jewels and unlock the Colonel Goldship costume before 30 September. For more game collaborations and news, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG.

Manga Anime

HUNTER×HUNTER × Gindako 2nd Collab: Kurapika and the Phantom Troupe Arrive 18 August

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The hunt isn’t over at Tsukiji Gindako. Japan’s beloved takoyaki chain is teaming up with HUNTER×HUNTER for a second collaboration, and this time it goes deeper — covering the Heaven’s Arena arc all the way through the Phantom Troupe arc. Running from 18 August through 17 November 2026, the collab brings Kurapika, Chrollo, Machi, Uvogin, and the full Phantom Troupe crew to Gindako locations across Japan, alongside returning fan favourites Gon and Killua.

HUNTER×HUNTER × Gindako 2nd collaboration key visual featuring chibi Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Phantom Troupe characters
HUNTER×HUNTER × Tsukiji Gindako 2nd Collab key visual — 18 August to 17 November 2026. (© P1998-2026 © V·N·M)

A Bigger Collab Than the First

Where the June 2026 debut collab focused on the Gon and Killua’s early journey, this second wave expands the cast significantly. The new collab artwork features chibi-style illustrations of the characters in formal attire — a delightfully unexpected styling choice that gives even the Phantom Troupe an oddly endearing charm. The Heaven’s Arena arc means Kurapika’s Nen abilities get their moment in the spotlight, while the Phantom Troupe arc brings Chrollo Lucilfer and his crew front and centre.

Collab Menu and Items

Hunter x Hunter Gindako danran pack 24-piece box with collab artwork
The Danran Pack (24 pcs) comes in a special collab box — and includes a Phantom Troupe clear file.

The full collab lineup includes:

  • Collab Takoyaki (8 pcs) — standard octopus takoyaki in a special HUNTER×HUNTER sleeve, paired with an exclusive collab card
  • Danran Pack (24 pcs) — the large shareable box dressed in HUNTER×HUNTER collab artwork, and comes with a Phantom Troupe clear file featuring Machi, Chrollo, and Uvogin
  • Croissant Taiyaki Box (6 pcs) — Gindako’s croissant taiyaki in collab packaging
  • Special Drink Set — the standout item of the collab (see below)

The Star Item: Water Divination Card

Hunter x Hunter Gindako special drink set showing paper cup, sticker and Water Divination Card
The Special Drink Set includes the original paper cup, a collab sticker, and the Water Divination Card (水見式カード) that reveals your Nen type when submerged in water.

The Special Drink Set is the collab’s headline item for HxH fans. Priced at ¥580 (take-out) or ¥626–638 (eat-in), it bundles a Gindako drink in an original HUNTER×HUNTER paper cup, a collab sticker — and most excitingly, a 水見式カード (Water Divination Card).

True to the series’ lore, the card reveals your Nen type when you submerge it in water. It’s a small detail, but one that captures exactly why the Gindako × HxH partnership works so well: the team clearly cares about the source material, not just slapping logos on packaging.

Hunter x Hunter Gindako collab chibi character lineup showing all characters in formal attire
The full chibi character lineup in formal attire — a charming styling choice across all collab items.

Bonus Stamps and Seasonal Specials

Gindako’s stamp card holders also get collab-exclusive mini clear files as bonus gifts. A special stamp reward is planned for 1 September, with an additional seasonal special on 1 November — meaning regular visitors have extra incentive to come back across the three-month run.

Hunter x Hunter Gindako Phantom Troupe clear file featuring Machi, Chrollo and Uvogin
The Danran Pack’s bonus Phantom Troupe clear file — featuring Machi, Chrollo Lucilfer, and Uvogin.
「築地銀だこ」×「HUNTER×HUNTER」コラボ第2弾 — Official announcement video (Tsukiji Gindako official channel)

For Singapore Fans

This is a Japan-only collab — Tsukiji Gindako doesn’t have Singapore branches. For local HxH fans, your options are picking up items during a trip to Japan between August and November, or keeping an eye on Japanese import shops and proxy services. Given how quickly the first collab’s merchandise moved, the Danran Pack (with its clear file) and the Water Divination Card sets are the ones to prioritise if you’re making the trip.

Source: Anime!Anime! (Japanese), 11 August 2026. © P1998-2026 © V·N·M. This story has not yet appeared in English-language media at time of publication.

Game News

Granblue Fantasy × SHAMAN KING Collab Lands 15 January 2027

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Cygames has announced that Granblue Fantasy is crossing over with the TV anime SHAMAN KING — and Yoh Asakura will be the first character stepping into the skies when the collaboration event opens on 15 January 2027.

Yoh Asakura Confirmed for the Granblue Fantasy × SHAMAN KING Collab

The reveal came during the official live broadcast 「granblueファンタジー 生放送 ようこそ真夏のショータイムSP」 (Granblue Fantasy Live: Welcome to Midsummer Showtime Special), streamed live on 8 August 2026 from the Granblue Fantasy Extra Fes 2026 Osaka venue. Cygames unveiled Yoh Asakura’s character design tailored for the Granblue Fantasy universe — the carefree shaman making his entrance alongside his spirit partner Amidamaru, faithful to his look from the 2021 anime revival. The reveal drew loud cheers from the live Osaka audience.

According to the announcement covered by Famitsu (Japanese) and Dengeki Online (Japanese), the collaboration is confirmed to launch on Friday, 15 January 2027. Further details on in-game mechanics, additional characters, and event rewards are set to follow closer to the start date.

Granblue Fantasy x SHAMAN KING collaboration logo
Image courtesy of Cygames
Granblue Fantasy SHAMAN KING collab event date January 15 2027
Image courtesy of Cygames

Watch the Extra Fes 2026 Osaka Live Stream

Granblue Fantasy Live: Welcome to Midsummer Showtime Special — via グランブルーファンタジー公式チャンネル on YouTube

What Singapore and SEA Granblue Players Need to Know

Granblue Fantasy launched globally on Steam in March 2026 — meaning Singapore players can jump in without a VPN or a Japanese account. Collaboration events like this one run in the same game client for all regions simultaneously, so there is no separate or region-locked version to worry about: when the SHAMAN KING collab goes live on 15 January 2027, it will be accessible to every player worldwide at the same time.

For SHAMAN KING fans here, the source material needs little introduction. Hiroyuki Takei’s long-running manga — and its 2021 anime reboot, available on Netflix in Singapore — built a devoted audience across Southeast Asia with its spirit-battling premise and memorable cast. Yoh’s easygoing personality and formidable Oversoul abilities make him a natural fit for GBF’s character roster. With the collab still five months out, you have plenty of time to stock up on Crystals.

Yoh Asakura character design detail for Granblue Fantasy SHAMAN KING collab
Image courtesy of Cygames

Other Announcements from the Extra Fes 2026 Osaka Stream

The SHAMAN KING reveal was not the only headline from the broadcast. 4Gamer’s full rundown of the stream (Japanese) notes several other updates confirmed for Granblue Fantasy:

  • Granblue Fantasy Fes 2026 is confirmed for 26–27 December at Tokyo Big Sight — the franchise’s annual flagship live event. The physical event is Japan-only, but the fan celebration usually coincides with significant in-game announcements for all players globally.
  • Story quest update: Main quest chapters 9–12 of the “Sky and Earth Contract” arc launch on 19 August.
  • Limit breaks in October for three characters: Nia, Estalyola, and Frau.
  • Character song albums: Melodies of Wales (December 2026) and Haruen Uta (March 2027).
Granblue Fantasy SHAMAN KING collab teaser Called a Shaman
Image courtesy of Cygames

For more on upcoming game collaborations and events, browse our Game News section.

Game News

Mega Man X Joins DMC: Peak of Combat in Live Collab Event

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Two of Capcom’s most beloved action franchises have collided on mobile — Mega Man X has arrived in Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat as a playable Hunter, kicking off the Mega Man X DiVE collaboration with Version 2.19, now live globally on iOS and Android including Singapore.

The Blue Bomber Joins the Hunt

X enters the DMC universe with a moveset that should feel immediately familiar to fans of the classic series. In combat, he brings his iconic Blaster, a Dash, Double Jump, and the Nova Strike area attack — the last of which is tied to his Ultimate Armor skin, which also enables a chargeable X Buster. His featured weapon is the new Sniper Buster, acquirable through a dedicated Weapon Prayer and upgradeable to its own “Ultimate Blast” skin through progression.

Three alternate appearances are available for X at launch:

  • Classic Blue — his default look
  • “Tribute to the Fallen” — unlocked through Hunter progression
  • “SE DIVE VER.” — a nod to the Mega Man X DiVE game, obtainable through the limited-time event
Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat × Mega Man collab is official! — via Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat on YouTube

DiVE Deep: Relive the Classic Sigma Showdown

Mega Man X as a playable Hunter in Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat
Image courtesy of Capcom / NebulaJoy

The centrepiece of the collab is the “DiVE Deep” limited-time event, which spans three original story chapters and pits players against the towering digital villain Sigma. It is one of the more thematically coherent crossover events the game has run — the idea of diving into a corrupted digital world maps naturally onto X’s lore from the Mega Man X DiVE series.

Beyond the story mode, Version 2.19 adds a new Boss Hunt encounter and five collectable X-series Runes to track down during the event window. There is no confirmed end date published at time of writing; check the in-game event tab for the latest schedule.

Available Now for Singapore Players

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat launched across Southeast Asia in 2024 via a dedicated Asia build on Google Play and the iOS App Store. The Mega Man X DiVE collab is a global update with no region lock — Singapore players can head straight in and start the DiVE Deep event now.

The game is free to play, with the Sniper Buster weapon available through its own Weapon Prayer banner and X’s Hunter slot accessible through standard pull mechanics. If you have been sitting on currency reserves, this collab is one of the better excuses to spend them — Mega Man X is a genuinely iconic addition to the DMC roster.

Keep an eye on our game news coverage for more updates from the mobile gaming space.

Game News, Shop and Merchandise

Pokémon x Baskin-Robbins Japan: 31 Poké Summer Campaign Is Live

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Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is still going strong, and Japan’s Baskin-Robbins just turned up the sweetness. The annual 31 Poké Summer Campaign (31ポケ夏！キャンペーン) is now live at Baskin-Robbins Japan — and this year’s lineup celebrates three decades since Pokémon Red and Green first launched in 1996. For Singapore fans making the Japan trip this August school holidays, this one is a worthy side-quest.

What Is the 31 Poké Summer Campaign?

Running throughout August 1–31, 2026 at B-R サーティワン locations nationwide in Japan, the 31 Poké Summer Campaign is an annual collaboration between Baskin-Robbins Japan and The Pokémon Company. Each year it draws long queues, and the 2026 edition makes it the biggest yet: the 30th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green means Kanto’s original starter Pokémon — Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle — take centre stage, joined by Pikachu, Eevee, Ditto, Slowpoke, and starter Pokémon from all nine main-series regions.

Check out more Pokémon news on GameTrader as we head into a packed August for the franchise.

The Signature New Flavour: Pikachu’s Volt Tackle

The star of the 2026 lineup is Pikachu’s Volt Tackle Pine Squash (ピカチュウのでんきショック！パインスカッシュ), priced at ¥420 per scoop. It’s a pineapple-and-cider sorbet laced with popping candy — 31% more than Baskin-Robbins Japan’s own popular Popping Shower flavour — so it fizzes and crackles on your tongue like a miniature Electric-type attack. It’s one of those flavours that sounds gimmicky on paper but reportedly delivers.

Joining it is the Ditto Crush Soda (メタモンクラッシュソーダ) at ¥760: grape and pineapple soda poured over crushed ice with a Ditto stirrer stick and grape gelatin. Mix the red and blue layers until they bleed into purple, and you’ve got a drink that transforms in real time — just like its namesake. A scoop of your choice flavour can be added on top.

Baskin-Robbins Japan Pokémon 2026 ice cream cone with Pikachu-themed decoration
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company and Baskin-Robbins Japan

Poké Ball Sundae, Double Cups, and All Nine Regions

The most coveted item this year is the Poké Ball Sundae (モンスターボールサンデー) at ¥820. It’s a scoop of any flavour topped with Pikachu-shaped chocolate whipped cream, sprinkles, and served inside a reusable Poké Ball container — the kind you’ll want to keep. The spoon is a random one of three Kanto starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle). Catch: it’s only available through 9 August and is limited to three cups per group, so plan ahead if you’re in Japan early this month.

The Pokémon Double Cup (ポケモンダブルカップ, from ¥510) lets you pick two scoops, and the cups are decorated with starter Pokémon from all nine main-series regions — Kanto to Paldea. For group orders, the Summer Special Set (from ¥3,520) packs nine scoops with stainless steel Pikachu and Eevee spoons; an upgraded version includes nine plastic starter spoons as well.

Pokémon Variety Box 6 Flavors at Baskin-Robbins Japan 2026 featuring Pikachu and Slowpoke
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Pokémon Ice Cream Cakes for the 30th Anniversary

Returning for another summer are the Pokémon face-shaped ice cream cakes, available to pre-order. The Pikachu Ice Cream Cake (¥3,800) is a spot-on sculpted Pikachu head in yellow fondant and chocolate, filled with Popping Shower and strawberry ice cream. There’s also an Eevee Ice Cream Cake for fans of the Evolution Pokémon, filled with caramel ribbon and milk chocolate — arguably the more sophisticated option of the two.

Pikachu face-shaped ice cream cake at Baskin-Robbins Japan 31 Poké Summer 2026
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Singapore Fans: Plan That Japan Trip

The 31 Poké Summer Campaign is Japan-exclusive — B-R Japan is a separate franchise from Baskin-Robbins outlets here in Singapore, and none of these Pokémon products will appear at local stores. However, August is school-holiday season and one of the most popular months for Singapore families to visit Japan. Baskin-Robbins branches are everywhere in Japan’s major cities (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka), so picking up a Poké Ball Sundae or a Ditto Crush Soda is an easy Japan trip addition.

The Pokémon Variety Boxes — available in 4, 6, 8, and 12-scoop configurations in Pokémon-branded boxes — also make decent takeaway gifts if you’re heading back to Singapore after your trip, though ice cream logistics on a flight are naturally your own adventure.

The 31 Poké Summer Campaign runs August 1–31, 2026 at participating Baskin-Robbins Japan stores nationwide. Full product details and a store locator are available on the official site (Japanese). Via SoraNews24 and Game Watch (Japanese).