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Minecraft and Adidas have launched a collaboration that includes an in-game add-on called the Adidas Adventurer, featuring three new companions: The Coach, The Mascot, and The Teammate. Each companion offers passive benefits and active abilities to enhance gameplay. Players can complete milestones to earn Adidas lootboxes, which contain random items and exclusive Adidas-themed armor. The physical collection includes hats, sneakers, and shorts, but is currently unavailable in India.
Surugaya, a major retailer in Japan, has restricted access to its adult PC game and doujin pages on its online platform due to concerns about potential restrictions from credit card companies. Talos EC, Surugaya's listing management partner, announced on May 20 that mature content will be temporarily unavailable while discussions with payment processing providers are underway to establish guidelines for handling these products. Since early 2024, many Japanese platforms selling adult material have faced similar restrictions from credit card companies. Taro Yamada, a member of Japan’s House of Councilors, noted the complexities in the payment processing framework and highlighted challenges in identifying the responsible parties for these restrictions.
Nine Sols is an indie game developed by Red Candle Games, released in May 2024. It combines metroidvania elements with parry-timing combat inspired by Sekiro. The game is currently available at a 40% discount until May 12. Players are encouraged to experience the gameplay before exploring supplementary materials like the prelude manga.
This week, the Epic Games Store is offering three free games for PC gamers, including River City Girls, a 2019 title developed by Arc System Works and WayForward, which is considered one of the best free offerings from the store in 2025. River City Girls features solo or local co-op gameplay, where players control the protagonists' girlfriends, Kyoko and Misako, as they seek revenge after their partners are captured. The game is noted for its vibrant 16-bit aesthetics and engaging soundtrack. Additionally, this week's offerings include Arcadegeddon and a bonus of 5,000 in-game Arcoins, while players logging into Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms through the Epic Games Store can receive a free bonus pack valued at . The total value of this week's free games is .
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.
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.
Minecraft: The Manga, Vol. 1, published by VIZ Media, features a young adventurer named Nico who faces challenges in a world filled with zombies, including a unique speaking zombie. A free preview of the manga is available for fans.
LINE NEXT has launched Mini Dapps and a Dapp Portal within LINE Messenger, allowing users to access decentralized applications directly in the app without needing separate downloads. The initial launch includes 32 Mini Dapps, with plans to expand to over 1,000 by the end of 2025. Notable Dapps include games like Bombie, Cattea, and Captain Tsubasa -RIVALS-, as well as a wellness Dapp called Superz. Users can trade virtual assets and engage in NFT transactions through an in-app wallet. Youngsu Ko, CEO of LINE NEXT, highlighted that accessibility is key for Web3 adoption. Additionally, a limited-time reward program will allow users to earn KAIA tokens for interacting with the Mini Dapps.
