KADOKAWA Game Linkage Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo City, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shusuke Toyoshima) announces the live streaming of 'Famitsu 40th Anniversary LIVE,' a special live broadcast program delivering the latest gaming news, on June 21 (Sun) and 28 (Sun), 2026.
'Famitsu 40th Anniversary LIVE' is a special gaming information program commemorating the 40th anniversary of Weekly Famitsu, Japan’s premier gaming magazine. The MC is voice actress Ruriko Aoki, known among fans as a passionate gamer. Numerous game developers will participate, presenting the highlights and latest updates of their upcoming titles through live broadcasts.
・Details of 'Famitsu 40th Anniversary LIVE'
● Program Name
Famitsu 40th Anniversary LIVE
● MC
Ruriko Aoki
● Presenters
・Katsuhiko Hayashi (Representative, Famitsu Group)
・Hiroko Saga (Editor-in-Chief, Weekly Famitsu)
・Masaru Sandegawa (Editor-in-Chief, Famitsu.com)
● Streaming Platform
YouTube (FamitsuTUBE) https://youtube.com/@famitsutube
● Streaming Schedule / Viewing Links
・DAY01 / June 21 (Sun) 16:00 JST – Link: https://youtube.com/live/DAPK0MS7tFg
・DAY02 / June 28 (Sun) 16:00 JST – Link: https://youtube.com/live/D7__Zb1i9II
● Organizer
KADOKAWA Game Linkage Co., Ltd.
● Participating Developers (in alphabetical order)
IO Interactive, AgniFlare, Inti Creates, Edia, EPIC GAMES, Entergram, Game Studio, Game Freak, SHINSEGAE, Sega, Takara Tomy, Bandai Namco Studio, Perfect World, Visual Arts, Mouse Computer, MAGES.
● Featured Titles (in alphabetical order)
'Ginga Force: Gunvolt Triangle Edition', 'Aresa COLLECTION 1993–1995', 'False Alice -Retold Tale-', 'NTE: Neverness to Everness', 'Code Vein' series, 'God Eater' series, 'SHIKA-Q', 'Steins;Gate Reboot', 'White Steel X 1+2 Dual Collection', 'gen ATLAS', 'The Game of Life for Nintendo Switch', 'Seifuku Kanojo 3', 'Sorateria', 'Tougokugokko Nintendo Switch Edition', '007: First Light', 'NEXT GEAR', 'Virtua Fighter Crossroad', 'Beast of Ragnanation', 'My Little Puppy'
● Hashtag
#Famitsu40th
・Program MC
Ruriko Aoki (Voice Actress)
・Program Schedule
【DAY01 / June 21 (Sun)】
Time
Developer
Title
16:05
Sega
Virtua Fighter Crossroad
16:20
EPIC GAMES
gen ATLAS
16:40
AgniFlare
SHIKA-Q
17:15
Edia
Aresa COLLECTION 1993–1995
17:50
Mouse Computer
NEXT GEAR
18:25
Perfect World
NTE: Neverness to Everness
19:45
MAGES.
Steins;Gate Reboot
20:20
SHINSEGAE
My Little Puppy / Sorateria
21:25
Takara Tomy
The Game of Life for Nintendo Switch
【DAY02 / June 28 (Sun)】
Time
Developer
Title
16:05
Game Freak
Beast of Ragnanation
16:40
IO Interactive
007: First Light
17:15
Inti Creates
White Steel X 1+2 Dual Collection / Ginga Force: Gunvolt Triangle Edition
17:50
Visual Arts
False Alice -Retold Tale-
18:25
Bandai Namco Studio
God Eater series / Code Vein series
19:45
Entergram
Seifuku Kanojo 3
20:20
Game Studio
Tougokugokko Nintendo Switch Edition
※Schedule, content, and participants are subject to change without prior notice.
About Famitsu
The Famitsu Group operates a wide range of services, including Weekly Famitsu—the comprehensive gaming magazine celebrating its 40th anniversary in June 2026 (published every Thursday)—and Famitsu.com, a comprehensive gaming and entertainment information website. The group is also actively involved in digital publishing, offering e-versions of Weekly Famitsu and numerous digital game guides and art books.
Famitsu 40th Anniversary Special Site: https://www.famitsu.com/special/content/40th/
About KADOKAWA Game Linkage Co., Ltd.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shusuke Toyoshima) is a 100% subsidiary of KADOKAWA Corporation. The company operates gaming media businesses, including publishing magazines such as 'Famitsu' and 'Dengeki Game,' managing web services, and video distribution. Additionally, it creates merchandise, plans and operates events, and manages esports initiatives, striving to create new value across all areas related to gaming. The company aims to enhance the passion between games and users, further expanding the fun and enjoyment of gaming.
Official Website URL: https://kadokawagamelinkage.jp
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Organizations: IO Interactive / EPIC GAMES / SHINSEGAE