VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Amber V
Novice Editor-in-Chief since October 2023.
She grew up playing Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein with her dad, and is now enamored with obscure Japanese video games and internet culture. Currently devoted to growing Automaton West to the size of its Japanese sister-site, while making sure to keep news concise and developer stories deep and stimulating.
Collect “pocket-sized Machos” in Japanese PvP game Macho Scooping
Macho Scooping is an upcoming indie Japanese game in which you scoop machos out of a water tank and and aim to collect as many species as possible.
Persona 3 Reload player accidentally spawns Satan in freak Fusion accident
A Persona 3 Reload player accidentally ended up with Satan, a level 82 Persona, while trying to acquire a level 13 one. What do we know about Fusion accidents in the game?
Nintendo don’t think they’re unshakeable and work with a “sense of danger,” according to CEO
Responding to shareholders' inquiries about potential risks to Nintendo, the company's CEO stated that Nintendo is constantly aware of danger and competition and does not consider it's current position impregnable.
Mega Man producer reacts to game that seemingly rips off Mega Man Zero/ZX series
Producer of multiple Mega Man titles Takuya Aizu reacted to a game accused of plagiarizing Mega Man game mechanics, but kept things light-hearted.
Capcom asks fans what old games they want to see revived, exciting options include Breath of Fire
Capcom is hosting a user survey called the Capcom Super Election, and the questions gauging interest for remakes/sequels are causing excitement among fans.
Palworld: here’s how you can use stairs to defeat a boss in seconds
Palworld players have invented a genius technique called the "Stairway of Heaven" that can be used to deal massive damage to boss Pals.
Nintendo submits new patents related to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Some of Nintendo's newly revealed patent applications appear to describe mechanics from Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
This rare Japanese Neo Geo game’s value has jumped from $13k to over $30k in the past 6 years
Chibi Maruko-chan: Maruko Deluxe Quiz is a retro Neo Geo game that is so rare, it's value has been continuously multiplying since 1996.
In Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Sega’s self-deprecating humor hits hard
A certain scene in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth might be a self-deprecating jab at Sega's past attempts to break into the console market.
Japan arrests manga leakers of foreign nationality
Shueisha has shared details about the arrests of two foreign nationals in Japan on suspicion of copyright law violation. The company plans to pursue manga leakers and their sources.
Fashion Dreamer owes over half of sales to overseas players, but is still not meeting targets
According to a financial report by Marvelous, Fashion Dreamer has sold 500,000 copies worldwide, but has still not met initial sales targets.
Palworld developer’s CEO talks about “going bankrupt” from server fees
PocketPair's CEO Takuro Mizobe has shared an estimate of Palworld's monthly server fees, together with the caption "could we go bankrupt."
Why are esports less of a thing in Japan than overseas? Japanese users discuss
An article about esports in Japan has sparked discussion - why are esports not so popular? Is it a matter of console preferences or perhaps attitudes towards gaming?
Palworld player demonstrates how to play the game Subway Surfer style
A Japanese Palworld player showed off a colossal descent down a huge handmade system of slopes, causing comparisons to Mario, Temple Run and Sonic,
Reintegrate beautiful girls into society in this “NEET rehabilitation” game
Neet Girl Rehabilitation Plan is a Japanese dating simulator/romantic visual novel in which you are tasked with rehabilitating three NEET girls.
Pokémon’s genius insect design: Scolipede trends as Japanese users analyze everything it gets right
The Japanese Pokémon community has been expressing admiration for Pokémon's Bug-type designs, especially the centipede-inspired Scolipede.
Like a Dragon series producer assures localization does not alter game content or characters
Like a dragon series executive producer rebuffs suspicions of English localizations being revised beyond the creators' intentions.
Valorant VTuber files charges after harassment by stream viewers
Female Japanese VTuber Yowamushi Touka will be pressing charges after becoming victim of harassment, including being told to hang herself, during her Valorant livestream.
Sega’s take on the localization of Japanese games causes controversy
Sega recently shared an article on game localization that has sparked controversy among non-Japanese speaking players.
Palworld: Japanese players appalled by calls for Pal x Human breeding
Palworld allows you to breed over 100 of Pals and create new Fusion Pals, but some players have been asking for the possibility of human-Pal crossbreeding.
Exit 8-like “spot the anomaly” indie game has you trapped in an old Japanese shopping arcade
Juban Shotengai ~Escape the Japanese Shopping Street~ is an upcoming Japanese indie game inspired by The Exit 8. Look for anomalies to find your way out of the unfamiliar shopping arcade.
Palworld: These useful map mods make exploration easier
These recent mini map mods for Palworld can make exploring the vast, open-world map less daunting.