Anime First Reaction – Ichijouma Mankitsu Gurashi! Whenever I see a slice-of-life show that involves otaku culture, I’m there. That’s what we get with Ichijouma Mankitsu Gurashi! Add in a country bumpkin that moves to Tokyo and enrolls in a rich girl’s school, and now you’ve painted a picture of trying to fit in not only as someone from a different social [...] The post Anime First Reaction – Ichijouma Mankitsu Gurashi! first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Anime First Reaction – Ichijouma Mankitsu Gurashi!

Yes. Yes he is. We had such a great conversation before and after the interview. Such a nice guy.

Getselious Plays Final Fantasy XIV - Moogle TomeStone Grind! We're so BACK GetSelious Plays Final Fantasy XIV #ff14 #dawntrail #finalfantasyxiv ​ The Séance of Blake Manor…

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Arknights: Endfield Update 1.2 At the Wake of Spring Launches April 17th Global publisher GRYPHLINE today announced that ‘At the Wake of Spring,’ the latest free update for Arknights: Endfield, will be available on April 17, 2026. Centered on the core chapter in the Wuling storyline, the update brings major story developments, a high-stakes boss encounter, a new playable Operator, expanded exploration, and meaningful additions to the [...] The post Arknights: Endfield Update 1.2 At the Wake of Spring Launches April 17th first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Arknights: Endfield Update 1.2 At the Wake of Spring Launches April 17th

Poly Fighter Dev Osama Dorias on Building a Game Two Communities Can Love In this exclusive video interview, Keith Mitchell sits down with Osama Dorias of Heartloop Games to talk about Poly Fighter, a unique single-player experience that blends traditional fighting game mechanics with roguelike progression. During the conversation, we dive into how Poly Fighter came to life, the challenges of merging two passionate communities, and how players [...] The post Poly Fighter Dev Osama Dorias on Building a Game Two Communities Can Love first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Poly Fighter Dev Osama Dorias on Building a Game Two Communities Can Love

TOKYOPOP Announces They Are Going Public Today, TOKYOPOP announced that they are going public by offering investors a chance to become part of their TOKYOPOP Owners Club. The announcement came from TOKYOPOP Founder & CEO, Stu Levy, who penned a letter to the community on the precipice of the company’s 30th anniversary. The full letter can be found below: Dear TOKYOPOP [...] The post TOKYOPOP Announces They Are Going Public first appeared on The Outerhaven.

TOKYOPOP Announces They Are Going Public

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Receives Opening PV Today, Bandai Namco Filmworks offered a glimpse into the magical world of Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 with a new opening PV and comments from key staff members, including Chief Director Tatsuya Yoshihara. The PV for Season 2 has been unveiled ahead of the premiere and is packed with thrilling action scenes featuring Will [...] The post Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Receives Opening PV first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Receives Opening PV

Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! Anime Receives International Streaming REMOW Co., LTD. shared today that the charming slice-of-life comedy anime Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! will premiere overseas with episode 1 on April 12 on the following platforms: Rakuten VIKI, Ocean Veil, It’s Anime (YouTube), and ADN. Availability varies by territory. Further episodes will be available on Rakuten VIKI, Ocean Veil, and ADN shortly after Japanese broadcast, with [...] The post Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! Anime Receives International Streaming first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! Anime Receives International Streaming

NieR:Automata Replica Set Featuring 2B’s Sword Opens Pre-Orders Hibino Corporation today announced that U.S. orders will open on April 10, 2026, for the “Virtuous Contract” Complete Set (SMT-A1C-A), a 1/1 scale replica of 2B’s sword from NieR:Automata, developed under the supervision of Square Enix. NieR:Automata has sold more than 10 million units worldwide. The Complete Set combines the full-scale interactive sword “Virtuous Contract” [...] The post NieR:Automata Replica Set Featuring 2B’s Sword Opens Pre-Orders first appeared on The Outerhaven.

NieR:Automata Replica Set Featuring 2B’s Sword Opens Pre-Orders

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How Poly Fighter Became a Roguelike Fighting Game | Dev Interview w/ Osama Dorias In this exclusive interview, Keith Mitchell sits down with Osama Dorias of Heartloop Games to talk about Poly Fighter, a unique single-player experience that blends traditional fighting game…

A fighting game… as a roguelike? We sat down with Osama Dorias from Heartloop Games to discuss development on Poly Fighter, PAX East reactions, feedback, and more.

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Damon and Baby #2 - Single Demon Father GetSelious Plays Damon and Baby #twinstickshooter #Damonandbaby #arcsystemworks ==Check out our website to get more gaming, anime,…

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Honkai Star Rail Version 4.2 Arrives April 22nd Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse announced today that Honkai: Star Rail’s new Version 4.2, “So Laughed the Masses,” will officially launch on April 22. With the rewards of Phantasmoon Games receiving a massive escalation, more eyes across the universe will converge on Planarcadia, and the intensity of the competition will greatly increase. Embrace the new [...] The post Honkai Star Rail Version 4.2 Arrives April 22nd first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Honkai Star Rail Version 4.2 Arrives April 22nd

Phantom Blade Zero Dev Reaffirms No AI Use as Game Enters Final Stretch S-Game has been quiet for a while it’s been working on its upcoming title, Phantom Blade Zero, especially after the early previews and hands-on impressions, including my hands-on with an updated build of Phantom Blade Zero at CES 2026. Now, we finally have an update, and it’s not just about development, it’s about where the [...] The post Phantom Blade Zero Dev Reaffirms No AI Use as Game Enters Final Stretch first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Phantom Blade Zero Dev Reaffirms No AI Use as Game Enters Final Stretch

We sat down with rising artist Mulasaki Ima, and this one goes deeper than you’d expect.

From the meaning behind “Mental Rental” to her connection with New York and what’s driving her right now. #MulasakiIma #jpop

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Star-Studded Cast Joins MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Today, in an all-new “Meet The Cast” Trailer, Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios are unveiling the curtain on the main cast of characters in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Hear directly from the talent who brought these eclectic characters to life, starring Troy Baker as Jack Pepper, Florian Clare as Wanda Fuller, Camryn Grimes as Tammy [...] The post Star-Studded Cast Joins MOUSE: P.I. For Hire first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Star-Studded Cast Joins MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Nintendo Dispatch Podcast Episode 4 – The Divisive Super Mario Galaxy Movie In this episode, William and Scott talk about Pokémon Champions, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Viewers of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie are divided on whether they like it or not. Where do Will and Scott fit on this divider? Hosts Scott Adams William Kok Topics Pokémon Champions: Pros and Cons [...] The post Nintendo Dispatch Podcast Episode 4 – The Divisive Super Mario Galaxy Movie first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Nintendo Dispatch Podcast Episode 4 – The Divisive Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Weeknd Joins 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Crunchyroll has unveiled news that cannot wait until Friday to announce – global icon and long-time anime fan The Weeknd will appear at the landmark tenth iteration Crunchyroll Anime Awards taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. The GRAMMY-winning artist known for weaving anime influences into his work will present the evening’s [...] The post The Weeknd Joins 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards first appeared on The Outerhaven.

The Weeknd Joins 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

Kakao Entertainment’s Global Band hrtz.wav Debut EP The First Wave Kakao Entertainment’s global band hrtz.wav officially debuted with the EP “The First Wave” on April 8, aiming to spark a new wave in the music scene. hrtz.wav consists of five winners from the global band-making project “Steal Heart Club” –Keiten (guitar,) Hagiwa (drum,) Dane (bass,) Riaan (vocals,) and Youn Young-jun (keyboard). It is a multinational band composed of [...] The post Kakao Entertainment’s Global Band hrtz.wav Debut EP The First Wave first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Kakao Entertainment’s Global Band hrtz.wav Debut EP The First Wave

Exclusive Interview: Rising Artist Mulasaki Ima Talks “Mental Rental” and Her New York Journey We recently spoke with rising artist Mulasaki Ima, and what started as a simple interview quickly turned into a deeper look at her music, her mindset, and what’s driving her right now. From “Mental Rental” to her connection with New York, there’s more going on here than you might expect. We also want to give [...] The post Exclusive Interview: Rising Artist Mulasaki Ima Talks “Mental Rental” and Her New York Journey first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Exclusive Interview: Rising Artist Mulasaki Ima Talks “Mental Rental” and Her New York Journey

PlayStation Price Hike, Marathon Backlash, Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions | Spectator Mode Podcast YouTube video by The Outerhaven

We’re back with a new episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast.

Topics include:
• Super Mario Galaxy movie impressions
• Marathon backlash
• PlayStation raises prices again

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PlayStation Price Hike, Marathon Backlash, Super Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions | Spectator Mode Podcast Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast. In this episode, we get into the buzz around a potential Super Mario Galaxy movie, the growing frustration surrounding Marathon, and why gaming is starting to feel more expensive than ever as Nintendo and PlayStation raise prices. There’s a lot to unpack here, and honestly, it feels like [...] The post PlayStation Price Hike, Marathon Backlash, Super Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions | Spectator Mode Podcast first appeared on The Outerhaven.

PlayStation Price Hike, Marathon Backlash, Super Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions | Spectator Mode Podcast

Valor Mortis Reappears With New Gameplay and a Fall 2026 Release Window During the Triple-I Initiative Showcase on April 9, 2026, a title I’ve been keeping a close eye on, Valor Mortis, finally reappeared with something meaningful. Not only did we get a fresh look at the game, but the long-awaited release window was also confirmed. Valor Mortis, from One More Level, the team behind the fast-paced [...] The post Valor Mortis Reappears With New Gameplay and a Fall 2026 Release Window first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Valor Mortis Reappears With New Gameplay and a Fall 2026 Release Window

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gameplay Reveal Shows a Much More Ambitious Direction After months of silence, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has finally resurfaced, and this time it came with far more than just a quick tease. During the recent Triple-i Initiative Showcase, Konami, Motion Twin and Evil Empire pulled back the curtain with new gameplay and a deeper look at what this revival is shaping up to be, [...] The post Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gameplay Reveal Shows a Much More Ambitious Direction first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gameplay Reveal Shows a Much More Ambitious Direction

Raccoin Review – The Next Cult Hit After Balatro? | The Outerhaven Raccoin is a rougelike coin pusher that takes the original arcade machine logic and explodes it to 11, with loads of power ups and modifiers.

LET'S GO GAMBLING!

Raccoin is a coin-pusher roguelike that offers a fresh take on the genre with lots of twist and turns as well as several power ups that will keep you smiling and addicted.

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This Ed Fries Podcast Interview on Today’s Gaming Industry Feels Different Recently, The Expansion Pass Podcast (formerly known as The Xbox Expansion Pass) sat down with Ed Fries, and what came out of that conversation is something a lot of players probably aren’t fully ready to process. If you’re not familiar, Fries was instrumental in launching the original Xbox, helped bring Bungie into Microsoft, and served [...] The post This Ed Fries Podcast Interview on Today’s Gaming Industry Feels Different first appeared on The Outerhaven.

This Ed Fries Podcast Interview on Today’s Gaming Industry Feels Different

Bungie Ends Its Marathon Duo Queue Experiment, But Teases Its Return in Season 2 Sometimes, it’s the features that feel obvious that take the longest to arrive. In the case of Marathon, Bungie’s long-requested Duo queues are finally taking shape, but not without a bit of experimentation first. Instead of rolling it out as a fully supported feature from day one, the studio has spent weeks testing and refining [...] The post Bungie Ends Its Marathon Duo Queue Experiment, But Teases Its Return in Season 2 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Bungie Ends Its Marathon Duo Queue Experiment, But Teases Its Return in Season 2

This Ed Fries Podcast Interview on Today’s Gaming Industry Feels Different Recently, The Expansion Pass Podcast (formerly known as The Xbox Expansion Pass) sat down with Ed Fries, and what came out of that conversation is something a lot of players probably aren’t fully ready to process. If you’re not familiar, Fries was instrumental in launching the original Xbox, helped bring Bungie into Microsoft, and served [...] The post This Ed Fries Podcast Interview on Today’s Gaming Industry Feels Different first appeared on The Outerhaven.

This Ed Fries Podcast Interview on Today’s Gaming Industry Feels Different

Anime First Reaction – Otaku ni Yasahii Gal wa Inai!? What are the odds that two manga about an otaku bonding with a popular girl and her energetic best friend would get an anime adaptation AND air in the same season!? Well, it happened because in addition to the 2nd Prettiest Girl in My Class, we have Otaku ni Yasahii Gal was Inai!? (Gals Can’t [...] The post Anime First Reaction – Otaku ni Yasahii Gal wa Inai!? first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Anime First Reaction – Otaku ni Yasahii Gal wa Inai!?

Anime First Reaction – Class de 2 banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta Romance/Rom-Coms are my favorite genre, and anime and manga. When I had the pleasure of reviewing the Class de 2 banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta (I Became Friends with the 2nd Prettiest Girl in My Class) manga, I instantly fell in love with it. That must mean that I’m automatically giving this [...] The post Anime First Reaction – Class de 2 banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta first appeared on The Outerhaven.

Anime First Reaction – Class de 2 banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta