Typhoon Cuts Tokyo Game Show Short; Ace Attorney Hits 5 Million

A weather system interrupted one of gaming's biggest annual events this week when organizers canceled the final day of Tokyo Game Show 2026 due to an approaching typhoon. The decision to cut September 21st from the five-day schedule prioritized attendee safety as forecasts predicted intensifying conditions. It's a reminder that even the industry's marquee gatherings remain subject to real-world circumstances beyond planning.

Meanwhile, Capcom's Ace Attorney franchise reached a notable milestone as the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy surpassed five million sales worldwide. The publisher marked the series' approaching 25th anniversary in October with commemorative artwork celebrating the cast, signaling continued affection for the long-running legal adventure series. The trilogy's sustained sales suggest these games have aged well with both longtime fans and newcomers discovering the courtroom drama.

On the release calendar, a pair of games arrived this week with distinctly different characters. Virtue and a Sledgehammer launched on PC via Steam on October 27, promising an action-adventure experience built around a philosophical premise blending sci-fi concepts and unconventional mechanics. Meanwhile, Ball x Pit, a game that's already found an audience, is receiving substantial expansion next year. The Risen Babylon update arriving November 12, 2026 adds 20 new ball evolutions, eight hunters, four biomes, and 20 building options to deepen progression systems.

Looking further ahead, classic JRPG fans received welcome news when Taito announced Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in 2027. The collection packages both 90s entries together on modern hardware, marking the series' return after years away. PlayStation 5 is also expected to receive the collection, though release specifics remained unclear.