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Project DevourSlime, an escape action game in which players inhale and spit out matter to create platforms, has been released on Steam. To mark the launch, the game is on sale at a 10 percent discount for a limited time. Japanese gaming outlets are covering the release, noting its unusual slime-based platforming mechanic.

The pet-raising game Kururin Pet is officially launching on LINE on October 3 for Android and iOS users. During its proof-of-concept trial, players completed the in-game 'jun-katsu' (self-improvement) action 33,938 times, a figure being highlighted to show engagement ahead of the full release. Japanese gaming outlets are covering the launch as a notable new casual title on the messaging platform.

Chigusa-kun, a member of the Japanese performer group AMPTAK, is celebrating the 8th anniversary of his activities. To mark the occasion, he has released a commemorative solo song, 'Naisho no Secret', complete with a new music video. He is also officially launching his career as a voice actor, expanding his work beyond music and performance into voice roles.

RIFTFALL, a fast and brutal retro first-person shooter inspired by 1990s classics, is set for release on Steam. The game offers both single-player and co-op play across 20 boss arenas. Japanese gaming outlet AppBank reported the announcement, drawing attention from retro shooter fans ahead of the launch.

Rohto's Mentholatum brand is releasing its first Roblox game, 'Monster Mansion by Mentholatum', on September 30. Players team up with the Little Nurse character to take on challenges inside a Western-style mansion. The title marks the skincare brand's debut on the Roblox platform, and Japanese gaming outlets and players are sharing the announcement ahead of launch.

Kururin Pet, a pet-raising game playable on LINE, is officially releasing in Japan on October 3. The title was previously available through a demonstration trial in which players reportedly performed the in-game action known as 'jun-katsu' 33,938 times. The announcement, picked up by app news outlet AppBank, has drawn interest from mobile gamers on Android and iOS.

Japanese gift platform Satofuru will start offering the Jalan Furusato Nozei Coupon from October 1, letting people who make hometown tax (furusato nozei) donations receive travel vouchers usable for accommodation and trips. The program covers 565 municipalities across Japan, aiming to direct tax-donation money toward local tourism economies. Tech and travel outlets are covering the launch as it widens how donation gifts can be spent.

The cooperative survival horror game InVokia: The Cursed Dice Game has passed 1 million downloads of its demo. The developer confirmed the full game will launch in early access on October 8, available across PC via Steam and mobile platforms. Fans of co-op horror titles are marking the release date as anticipation builds.

Pocketpair's games are at their lowest prices ever in Valve's Steam Autumn Sale, with Palworld discounted 30% to 2,380 yen. Japanese gaming outlets including AppBank are highlighting the deal, and players are sharing the discount as a chance to pick up the hit survival crafting game at its best price to date.

The action RPG Last Epoch has launched its fifth season, titled "Wrath of Frostborn", and is available now. Alongside the new season, the game is 30% off on Steam, with the discount running until October 9. Players are discussing the new season content and the opportunity to pick up the game at a reduced price.

The shoot-em-up Shin DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu has received a new training feature, letting players practise its notoriously tough bullet-hell stages. The game is also 10 percent off in the Steam Autumn Sale, with the discount running until October 9. Japanese gaming outlets are covering the update as a chance for newcomers and veterans alike to pick up the classic CAVE shooter at a reduced price.

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.

The city of Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, has launched its own local ride-hailing app, called Imabari Taxi, with service starting on October 1. Sixteen taxi companies taking part, representing roughly 100 vehicles, will be bookable through the app, which is available on both iOS and Android. The move is aimed at making it easier for residents to hail taxis across the city.

AION2 has begun early access and reached the number one spot on Steam's worldwide sales charts, according to AppBank. To mark the launch, the publisher is running a range of celebratory in-game events and campaigns for players. The MMORPG sequel's strong debut is drawing attention from the gaming community across PC and mobile platforms.

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.

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.