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June 7, 2025

Here’s how to watch the Future Games Show Summer Showcase

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will feature over 50 upcoming games and will be live on June 7 at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET/8 pm GMT. It will be hosted by Matthew Mercer and Laura Bailey. The event will include world premieres, exclusive game demos, developer interviews, and trailers for various titles. Featured games include Directive 8020, Herdling, Crisol: Theater of Idols, and The Finals. The showcase will be available on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar, Steam, PC Gamer, IGN, Gamespot, BiliBili, Ginx TV, and ESR. Localized subtitles will be provided in multiple languages, and viewers on YouTube can access ASL and BSL. An exclusive Twitch Drop for The Finals will be available for those who watch on the Future Games Show Twitch channel for over 15 minutes.

AppWizard

March 15, 2025

Under Ichigo Concert Rhythm Game Appears for Free on Steam

DLsite has launched the rhythm game Under Ichigo: Love me baby!!! in Tokyo Super Arena 2025 on Steam, available for free. The game features eight songs by the idol group Under Ichigo and offers multilingual subtitles. Set in a fictional Tokyo Super Arena, it includes outfit selection and formation positioning, along with a custom vocal distribution system that allows players to assign specific parts of songs to different idols. Players can save up to three vocal sets and access preset examples for each idol.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

Gakuen Idolm@ster Game’s PC Version Launches on March 18

The PC version of Bandai Namco Entertainment's Gakuen Idolm@ster game app will debut on the DMM Games platform on March 18, 2025. The game was initially launched in Japan in May 2024 and allows players to act as producers at the Hatsuboshi Gakuen idol training school. The game features nine initial idols and has expanded its roster over time. Additionally, the Gakuen Idolmaster Gold Rush manga was introduced in October 2024, focusing on the character Kotone Fujita.

AppWizard

February 24, 2025

Gakuen Idolm@ster Game Gets PC Version on DMM Games Service

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the upcoming launch of the PC version of Gakuen Idolm@ster, set to debut on the DMM Games platform in March. The game was initially released in Japan in May 2024 and allows players to act as a producer at the Hatsuboshi Gakuen idol training school, managing nine idols and their relationships. The franchise is also expanding into manga with the Gakuen Idolmaster Gold Rush, which debuted in October 2024, focusing on the character Kotone Fujita.

AppWizard

October 22, 2024

Kakao’s new AI messaging app will speak in the voices of K-pop idols

Kakao has introduced an AI-integrated messenger app named Kanana at its annual developer conference in Yongin, Gyeonggi. Kanana enhances user experience by summarizing messages, managing schedules, and recommending entertainment based on chat history. The app features two AI characters: Nana for personal use, who can manage appointments and summarize texts, and Kana for group interactions, creating quizzes and summarizing past conversations. Users can set the AI's voice to that of K-pop artists. Kanana is currently in internal testing, with a beta release planned for Kakao employees later this year. Kakao aims to expand its AI product offerings under the Kanana brand, amidst challenges including regulatory issues and competition from Naver. A new AI division named Kanana has been formed, integrating AI R&D personnel from the former Kakao Brain.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

The 2025 game release calendar is going to tower over this year with constant major launches

The gaming landscape is set for significant changes in 2025, with many new titles expected to be released. Notable upcoming games include Avowed, scheduled for February 18, 2025, alongside Civilization 7 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows on February 11, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. GTA 6 is anticipated for a 2025 launch, though no specific date has been confirmed. The January 2025 release schedule includes: - January 16: Assetto Corsa EVO (Steam) - January 16: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Steam) - January 28: The Stone of Madness (Steam) - January 28: Warside (Steam) February 2025 releases include: - February 11: Civilization 7 (Steam) - February 11: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Steam) - February 14: Assassin's Creed: Shadows (Epic) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Avowed (Steam) - February 28: Monster Hunter Wilds (Steam) March 2025 will see: - March 4: Two Point Museum (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire (Steam) Several games are generating interest without specific release dates, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Other notable upcoming games include Control 2, Fable, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

BetaBeacon

July 25, 2024

New Android game lets us play The Sims with our own Kpop idols

Hyperbeard, a popular game developer studio, is launching a new project called K-Pop Academy where players can create their own K-Pop supergroup. Players will act as managers, selecting idols, overseeing their training, and managing concerts to turn them into global sensations. The game allows for customization of the group's style and vibe, from sexy to cute. The simulator will take players from trainees to international superstars, with a release date set for August.