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.
Armored Core 6 will get an online co-op play mod, and the demo looks promising
Mod creator LukeYui revealed that they are in the progress of creating a mod for online cooperative play in Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. The mod will allow up to 6 player parties.
Figure out who’s lying in upcoming Japanese roguelike logic puzzle game Mimic Logic
Japanese indie developer Nihohe Soft announced the release of Mimic Logic - a roguelike logic puzzle game for the PC (Steam) on February 23.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – actor of Tomizawa the taxi driver “broke down crying” when he read his scenario
In an interview about his role as Eric Takizawa, the new playable character in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, actor and singer Satoru Iguchi revealed that his first reading of the scenario was quite emotional for him.
Super Mario RPG: This sweet detail in Bowser’s behavior has swept fans off their feet
A certain detail in Bowser's behavior Super Mario RPG shows a rather caring and affectionate side to him, once again leading people to the conclusion that he is in fact, adorable.
Why has having to repeatedly talk to NPCs and search through drawers and boxes in video games become a chore?
Japanese users and developers discuss the topic of "menial tasks" in video games that such as checking all drawers and boxes for items and talking to NPCs multiple times.
Attack on Titan author “regretted the original story’s ending for a long time,” the anime’s ending helped him find peace
Attack on Titan author had reportedly felt so much regret and remorse for how the manga ended that he "couldn’t get food down his throat." What is it that he wanted to undo so badly?
What if the Master Sword took concentration to pull out rather than toughness? Japanese scientists recreate the idea in VR
A group of Tokyo University researchers recently developed a VR experience in which the user can dislodge a “Holy Sword” from an altar in real life, using nothing but the power of their concentration.
Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura’s upcoming game draws inspiration from Breath of the Wild
Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura talks about his upcoming title "Omega 6 The Video game," a game adaptation of his original manga named Omega 6.
Japan plans to collect tax from Google, Apple for sales of overseas mobile games
The Japanese government has decided that, instead of collecting tax from overseas game publishers themselves, they will collect tax from the big IT companies that operate app distribution platforms, such as Google and Apple.
“Thank you, Nintendo” User invests 2000$ into curing chronic pain, finds answer in Fitness Boxing 2
A Japanese user recently shared how the fitness rhythm game Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise helped them tackle persistent back pain and shoulder stiffness better than any other method they tried, and the experience seems to have resonated with a large crowd.
”Nintendo is incredible, but it was like hell for an average person,” says former Nintendo employee
A former employee of Nintendo recently caused waves on social media with a post in which he describes how it felt working for Nintendo. He also shares info on how his salary has changed when working with different companies such as Bandai Namco and Square Enix.
Ito Junji interview featuring the developer of WORLD OF HORROR – Ito talks H.P. Lovecraft, adaptations and future work
An interview with horror manga artist Junji Ito and the developer of WORLD OF HORROR. Ito Junji talks about what has influenced him, what scares him and what the wants to write about next.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be of monster-class length, and players sacrificing their lifestyle is a risk the developers are ready to take
Ryu ga Gotoku studio representative Yokoyama Masayoshi has described the play time duration of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as "monster-class," but is also aware of the risks of making such a high-volume game.
“Give me your wallet!” Atelier series gacha game under fire for “money-grabbing” commercial
Japanese mobile gacha game Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator has recently gone under fire for a controversial TikTok posted as advertising. Users describe the video as “treating players like money-cows."
Some Kantai Collection players allegedly sent death threats, attempted arson against rightsholders of Japanese warship
The Kantai Collection franchise and fandom have become involved in controversy after a letter of protest addressed to the game’s developers started circulating on social media around November 9. The issue revolves around the Japanese warship Kikuzuki and seems to have escalated into death threats and arson attempts by players of the game.
What is it that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Armored Core 6 have that Sonic Frontier doesn’t – creators of Sonic Frontiers discuss sales
Sega released Sonic Frontiers on November 8, 2022, and with a year behind its launch, the title has proven to be a big critical and commercial success. But the creators seem to want the title to reach much greater heights.
The end of Attack on Titan was hiding a goofy Spirited Away reference
The Part 4 compilation special of Attack on Titan: The Final Season aired on November 4, 2023, bringing long-awaited closure to the series, but it seems to contain an unexpected but heartwarming reference to Ghibli Studio’s hit movie Spirited Away.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury led to record-breaking sales for Bandai Namco in 2023
Bandai Namco Holdings announced their midterm financial results on November 7. Sales related to the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise have increased dramatically compared to last year, owing largely to The Witch of Mercury anime.
Weekly Shonen Jump reveals shockingly high manuscript rates for beginner artists
Shueisha recently revealed their per-page manuscript rates for serialized and one-shot manga published by novice authors in Weekly Shōnen Jump. The decision to officially disclose how much they pay their authors, as well as the surprisingly high sums revealed, have caused a sensation among the public as well as the mangaka community.
Are VTubers people or characters? How does Japan’s law treat defamatory acts against VTubers
For VTubers, defending oneself legally from slander is a complicated matter, as they are by definition characters and not persons. Japanese legal experts comment on the topic.
Nintendo announces collaboration with nursing homes in Japan, initiative to familiarize elderly with the Nintendo Switch, titles such as Mario Kart 8
Nintendo has signed a collaborative agreement with Gakken Cocofump, a company that operates elderly welfare facilities in Japan. The two companies will organize recreational events aimed at improving the QOL of the elderly using the Nintendo Switch.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – What are those red and green fuzzy creatures that appear on Dondoko Island?
In the Dondoko Island reveal trailer for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, two unfamiliar fuzzy creatures appear. Who are they? Japanese people know at a glance, but overseas audiences might be in need of some extra content.