Disney and Square Enix have officially announced"DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS," an upcoming panel at D23 dedicated to taking fans behind the scenes of the iconic crossover franchise. The showcase will be broadcast globally via a free livestream on Disney’s official YouTube channel on August 15 at 4:30 PM PT (7:30 PM ET). Designed as a deep exploration into the creation and evolution of the games, the event promises an unprecedented look at how Disney storytelling and Square Enix game design merge to bring the series to life.
Walking into the extreme chaos of Anime Expo 2026, my absolute top priority was getting my hands on Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls at the Arc System Works booth. As a long-time fighting game fan, the promise of ArcSys bringing their signature, jaw-dropping 2.5D visual flair to the Marvel Universe sounded like a dream on paper, but seeing it in motion is an entirely different beast. After spending some quality time on the sticks with the latest build, it’s clear that this isn't just another comic book adaptation or an attempt to ride the coattails of the MCU. With its gorgeous, shōnen-inspired aesthetic, accessible yet deeply strategic mechanics, and an addictive new 4v4 tag system, Tōkon is evolving into the next major competitive obsession ahead of its August launch.
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Anime Expo 2026 delivered an unforgettable moment for rhythm game fans as Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! took center stage, brought to life once again by a new dynamic duo of voice actors: Daisuke Hirose (the charismatic voice of Tsukasa Tenma) and Machico (the energetic voice of Nene Kusanagi). Representing the fan-favorite unit Wonderlands×Showtime, the pair took the stage and answered our burning fan questions.
Read more: Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! Daisuke Hirose and Machico Fan Meeting - Anime Expo 2026
Arc System Works completely shifts gears with Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, a tactical RPG that stole the spotlight at Anime Expo 2026. Known for their lightning-fast, visually stunning fighting games, the studio brings that same signature aesthetic precision and dramatic flair to a grid-based battlefield. From my brief hands-on demo, it’s clear that Qliphah isn't just a standard turn-based strategy game; it combines deep, cerebral positioning with a dark, atmospheric narrative that immediately hooked me.
Read more: Qliphah in Providence's Shadow Hands On Preview - Anime Expo 2026
The Vtuber community’s most anticipated gaming venture finally has an official launch date. CyberAgent consolidated subsidiary QualiArts, in joint development with COVER Corporation, has announced that hololive Dreams (affectionately dubbed HoloDori) will release simultaneously worldwide on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Additionally, developers confirmed that the rhythm-RPG hybrid won't be restricted to mobile devices—a PC version via Steam is launching alongside the iOS and Android versions, complete with full cross-platform data synchronization so fans can switch between screens seamlessly.
Read more: hololive Dreams gets an official release date launching on July 23
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