VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
AUTOMATON WEST
Delivering gaming news from Tokyo/Osaka Japan.
Now hiring translators (JPN to ENG) for AUTOMATON WEST
The English edition of AUTOMATON (AUTOMATON WEST) is in search of article translators (JPN to ENG). To increase flexibility, we are accepting applications regardless of the hours which an applicant is available.
[Update] Final Fantasy X’s Wakka memes resurface after a YouTube Poop music video goes viral
It has come to our attention that the meme and video discussed in this article contain homophobic content. This sort of content should not be posted while overlooking or failing to critically examine that fact. For that reason, we want to apologize to our readers and anyone who may have been hurt by it.
Konami’s multiplayer murder mystery sim CRIMESIGHT to launch on April 14
Konami has announced that their multiplayer murder mystery sim CRIMESIGHT will release on April 14. They are also accepting signups for participation in the Pre-Launch Play Session event.
[Application Closed] Now hiring translators (JPN to ENG) and writers (ENG)
AUTOMATON WEST is now hiring translators (JPN to ENG) and writers (ENG). We’re looking for someone who can provide daily translations of news articles, write news articles in English, or both.
Our personal favorite games of 2021 & GotY
Our personal favorite games of 2021 and AUTOMATON's GOTY. Inscryption, The Artful Escape, Tsukihime remake, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, and more.
Our personal favorite short indie games of 2021
Our personal favorite short indie games of 2021: Unpacking, Yugo Puzzle, The Magic to Destroy the World , Minute of Islands, ElecHead, Emily is Away <3, and Here Comes Niko!.
Our personal favorite small-scale indie games of 2021
Our personal favorite small-scale indie games of 2021. Death’s Door, Webbed, Ikenfell, Muck, A YEAR OF SPRINGS, Road 96, and ElecHead.
Our traumatic gaming moments of 2021
AUTOMATON's traumatic gaming moments of 2021. We asked our staff about their memorable gaming moments. The unforgettable mistakes they’ve made, the obstacles they couldn’t overcome, and the horrors they’ve experienced.
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker & It Takes Two short impressions [Now Gaming]
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker & It Takes Two short impressions [Now Gaming] "Being able to experience the end of the long running story in real time was a very moving experience."
Smash Ultimate’s Bowser Jr. buffs, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Happy’s Humble Burger Farm, and PowerWash Simulator [Now Gaming]
Smash Ultimate’s Bowser Jr. buffs, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Happy’s Humble Burger Farm, and PowerWash Simulator [Now Gaming]
Collecting all the items in Shin Megami Tensei V and buying FFXIV guitar picks [Now Gaming]
Final Fantasy XIV Crystal Shards guitar picks (Fender x FFXIV collaboration) & Shin Megami Tensei V impressions. "I can’t really get into the story of SMTV yet. I can’t draw conclusions, but everything feels abrupt."
Shin Megami Tensei V looks great on the Switch, and Elden Ring is shaping up nicely [Now Gaming]
Shin Megami Tensei V looks great on the Switch, and Elden Ring is shaping up nicely [Now Gaming]
Tokimeki Memorial: Girl’s Side 4th Heart impressions and the depth of Unpacking [Now Gaming]
Tokimeki Memorial: Girl’s Side 4th Heart impressions, the depth of Unpacking, and week 2 of playing Dead by Daylight. [Now Gaming]
Nintendo selling Sega hardware & being bullied in Dead by Daylight [Now Gaming]
Nintendo selling Sega hardware, being bullied in Dead by Daylight, taking a quick trip to Dragon Island, and enjoying Inscryption. [Now Gaming]
Sora’s counter feels nice in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Metroid Dread’s E.M.M.I. are scary good [Now Gaming]
Sora’s counter feels nice in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Metroid Dread’s E.M.M.I. are scary good [Now Gaming]
Dungeon Encounters expands imagination, NEO: The World Ends with You impossible to describe to non-players [Now Gaming]
Dungeon Encounters expands imagination, NEO: The World Ends with You impossible to describe to non-players [Now Gaming]
Being happy with the Nintendo Switch OLED Model and the craftsmanship of Metroid Dread [Now Gaming]
Being happy with the Nintendo Switch OLED Model and the craftsmanship of Metroid Dread [Now Gaming] The Idolmaster SideM: Growing Stars, Yumeiri.
Fighting sleep in Exhausted Man and fighting as Noel in MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA [Now Gaming]
Fighting sleep in Exhausted Man and fighting as Noel in MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA. Plus, finally completing Tales of Arise [Now Gaming]
Monster Hunter Rise will come to Steam on Jan. 12 with 4K support and unlocked frame rate
Monster Hunter Rise will come to Steam on Jan. 12 with 4K support and unlocked frame rate, along with high-res textures and voice chat support.
Mech SRPG Relayer will launch on Feb. 17 in Japan, new trailer shows off the gameplay
Mech SRPG Relayer will launch on Feb. 17 in Japan for PS4/PS5. New trailer shows off the gameplay. Relayer is a new SRPG from the team behind God Wars: Future Past.
Eastward’s pixel art is beautifully detailed and Fisti-Fluffs is absolutely adorable [Now Gaming]
Eastward’s pixel art is beautifully detailed and Fisti-Fluffs is absolutely adorable. Dagon: by H.P. Lovecraft lets you casually enjoy the Lovecraftian mad world [Now Gaming]
Nintendo Switch’s bluetooth audio delay and playing Tales of Arise through COVID-19 vaccine side effects [Now Gaming]
Nintendo Switch’s bluetooth audio delay and playing Tales of Arise through COVID-19 vaccine side effects [Now Gaming]