VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Aya Furukawa
JP AUTOMATON writer
Just what is Splatoon 3’s mysterious animal that is spreading through Splatsville?
Recently, illustrations of a mysterious animal has begun to pop up in Splatoon 3, and it has already developed into an in-game meme. Most players simply call it an “animal” or “he.”
The Koopa Troopa Dance from New Super Mario Bros. Wii is now a TikTok meme
The “Koopa Troopa Dance” appears to be one of the latest trends to hit TikTok. This new meme originates from New Super Mario Bros. Wii where Koopa Troopas will dance along to the background music no matter what situation they’re in.
Arcana of Paradise -The Tower- launches April 20. A deck builder from the director of Lollipop Chainsaw [Update]
Arcana of Paradise -The Tower- is a deck building survival adventure game. The game takes place in a tower that lies at the very end of the world. Atop this tower live 20 children, but life there is harsh, and in order to survive, the children decide to embark on a journey down the tower.
Artist uses Unity to create a realistic Japanese town in VR
A video showing a modern Japanese town created in Unity has been gathering a lot of attention. The town in the video is a VR demo that is currently being developed by 3D artist Sherman Waffle.
Splatoon 3 reportedly contained freckles and scar options for face customization before launch
It’s been reported that the pre-launch version of Splatoon 3 contained additional face options for character customization. There was an option for freckles and an option for large scars across the player’s left eye.
Splatoon 3 was given the Mario Kart treatment thanks to one creative player
A surprising way to play Splatoon 3 that makes use of the in-game systems and mechanics for Mario Kart-like high-speed racing action was recently posted online. J-MUSIC Ensemble’s Pat recently posted a video introducing “Squid Kart” with a race between two players through a Splatoon 3 stage.
Splatoon 3 players are abusing the REEF-LUX 450 to farm money
Splatoon 3 players are farming money by using the REEF-LUX 450 weapon and it has caused a divide among the player base. The method is called REEF-LUX collusion in Japan, and it involves players colluding to repeat the cycle of painting over a spot and then having an opponent repaint it over and over.
Splatoon 3’s new ranking system sparks a debate among longtime fans and newcomers alike
Splatoon 3’s new ranking system sparks a debate among longtime fans and newcomers alike. In the previous game, if you weren’t securing good results, your Rank would decrease. In Splatoon 3, however, your rank doesn't decrease even if you continue to lose.
The Dreamcast VM2 is an unofficial successor to the VMU memory card
The Dreamcast VM2 is an unofficial next-gen version of the Dreamcast VMU memory card. The VM2 looks the same as the original VMU but comes equipped with upgrades like a higher resolution LCD screen and Micro-USB port.
An odd Wii Shop error appeared on a first-generation iPad when loading Netflix
An error message meant for the Nintendo Wii gathered attention online when it appeared on an unexpected device. Twitter user @fcbunn reported the strange phenomenon when trying to load a Netflix video on an old iPad.
Spatial audio voice chat tool CRI TeleXus has been officially released
CRI Middleware has begun offering the official version of its communication middleware CRI TeleXus. This new version includes a voice chat function that supports spatial audio. Future additions are expected to include an AI interpreting function that will enable conversations between speakers of different languages.
A game developer creates delicious looking anime ramen with custom made “soup shader”
To create the delicious looking anime ramen, game developer Harry Alisavakis used his own self-made “cel-shading” shader which allowed him to add a hand-drawn feel to the 3D models. The noodles, bowl, and other ingredients are all modeled individually.
Game engine Cocos Creator to support Nintendo Switch development
Cocos Technology has announced that their Cocos Creator game engine, which is geared toward mobile game development, will soon support the Nintendo Switch.