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June 15, 2026

SNES Exclusive Trilogy Officially Getting New Re-Release This Month

A trilogy of SNES-exclusive titles will be released on PC via Steam on June 29, featuring Dokapon Kingdom IV: The Legendary Heroes, Dokapon 3-2-1: Arashi o Yobu Yuujou, and Dokapon Gaiden: Flame no Audition. This collection will only support the Japanese language and is the first time it will be available outside Japan. The games will include enhancements such as save/load functionality, a rewind feature, and adjustable game speeds. The Steam page does not currently provide a price or details on compatibility with the Steam Deck. Another SNES title, Soccer Kid, will launch on June 18.

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June 13, 2026

Meta announces World Cup features across its apps

Meta has introduced new features across its platforms—Threads, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp—to enhance user engagement during the FIFA World Cup 2026. On Threads, users will enjoy real-time interactions, live chat functionalities, score alerts, and a community space for discussions, along with custom stickers and emojis. Soccer legends will host live commentary sessions. Instagram will have a dedicated search hub for World Cup content, showcasing real-time material such as Reels, Stories, and fan-generated content, along with AI-powered voice effects in direct messages. Facebook will feature a new Football Mode accessible by double-tapping the Facebook logo, allowing users to use tournament-themed stickers and backgrounds, and generate images in team jerseys using AI tools. Messenger will introduce a Live Updates feature for real-time match news within chats, World Cup-themed chat themes, and animated stickers. WhatsApp will provide themed stickers, calling effects, and a dedicated channel directory for World Cup-related chats.