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The Steam demo of 'SUSHI PARADE', a novelty game in which sushi dishes stream across the user's desktop, was released on October 1. The free demo supports Windows and macOS, and Japanese gaming outlets including AppBank covered the launch, drawing attention for its playful desktop-toy concept.

Mobile baseball game MLB 9 Innings RIVALS 26 has started a special event celebrating the MLB postseason, and introduced a new ranking tournament mode. The update, reported by AppBank, lets players compete in tournament play themed around the playoff season. Japanese mobile gaming fans are sharing the news as MLB playoff excitement drives interest in baseball games.

The game Valkyrie Tune will get two new plastic model kits and adaptations as new characters, according to AppBank. The Switch version launches on November 5, while the Steam version is 30% off from October 2. The announcements cover both merchandising and the game's release and sale schedule.

The free mobile game 'Solitaire World Tour' becomes available on Android on September 28, letting players tour 34 cities across Japan and South Korea rendered in watercolor-style artwork while playing solitaire. An iOS version is also referenced. Interest centres on the game's illustrated travel theme and its release for smartphone users in both countries.

Japanese mobile game company AltPlus has officially launched a new indie game label called AltChihuahua. The company says its first title under the label is already in development for Steam and Nintendo Switch, marking a move beyond its mobile-focused business into indie publishing on PC and console platforms.

The demo version of AQUA FALL, a water slide party racing game, is now available on Steam. The game has players speeding down water slides in competitive races, and it also targets mobile platforms on Android and iOS. Coverage from Japanese gaming outlets is highlighting the demo launch for players to try the game ahead of release.

The idle game Bomu Bomu Animal: Desktop Idle Mine is coming to Steam on September 29, with a launch sale offering 20 percent off. The desktop mining game is also available on iOS and Android, and Japanese gaming media are covering the release and discount as part of its promotion.

Keita Takahashi, best known as the creator of Katamari Damacy, is contributing to the upcoming game Reality Drift. He has designed a new course that has players running through a human body. Reality Drift is set to release on Steam on November 11. The collaboration has drawn attention from gaming fans curious to see Takahashi's distinctive design style in a new project.

The free solitaire game 'Solitaire World Travel' becomes available on Android on September 28, following an iOS release. The game lets players journey through 34 cities across Japan and South Korea, each illustrated in a watercolor style. Coverage is coming mainly from Japanese mobile gaming outlets, which highlight the hand-painted artwork and the casual, no-cost format as the main draws.

Kitanakagusuku village in Okinawa Prefecture is recruiting participants for an 'e-SpoGOMI' stage event combining e-sports competition with litter collection, scheduled for November 21. The format, which has spread across Japan in recent years, turns picking up trash into a team-based competitive game scored on strategy and collection results. Japanese tech and gaming media have picked up the call for entrants.

A new downloadable route for the train simulator Train Sim World 7 brings a Japanese line to the game: the Tadami Line between Aizu-Wakamatsu and Tadami. The DLC is set for release on September 30. It stands out as one of the simulator's few Japanese routes, recreating the scenic rural railway in Fukushima Prefecture.

Tsurugi town in Tokushima Prefecture has launched the Tsurugista digital stamp rally, which starts on October 1. The RPG-style event lets participants explore three courses covering 46 spots around the town, collecting stamps as they go, aimed at encouraging tourism and local exploration via smartphones on Android and iOS.

A new collaboration game based on the puzzle series Puyo Puyo has been released, featuring Hiroshima-based companies and organizations. Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the city's J-League football club, and the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team are among the participants. The project ties the popular Sega puzzle franchise to well-known local Hiroshima brands.

Lean Body, a Japanese health and fitness app, has introduced an AI-powered meal recording feature. Users can log food with a single photo or a short text note, and the AI automatically analyses the nutritional content. The update, reported by AppBank, applies to both iOS and Android versions of the app and aims to make calorie and nutrient tracking quicker and less burdensome for people managing their diet and health.

Desktop Fishing Garden, an idle fishing sandbox game, has been released on Steam on September 30. To mark the launch, the developer is running a 30% off sale for a limited time. The game combines relaxing fishing mechanics with a box-garden style world that progresses even while players are away, drawing attention from casual and idle-game fans.

Japanese convenience store chain Ministop has rolled out a large update to 'My Ministop', the mini-game built into its official smartphone app. The update adds new features including a present box and a game center, expanding rewards and play options for users. Japanese app and gaming news outlets are covering the release, which targets players on both iOS and Android.