https://automaton-media.com/en/author/aya-furukawa/ AUTOMATON is a website that covers the Japanese gaming world. We bring you the news on video games from Osaka and Tokyo. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 01:14:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-automaton-sitelogo-120x120-1-32x32.png https://automaton-media.com/en/author/aya-furukawa/ 32 32 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221203-17076/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:35:11 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=17076 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.”]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221115-16751/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:54:30 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16751 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221110-16625/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:22:52 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16625 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221031-16489/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:16:54 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16489 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221024-16348/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:49:42 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16348 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221006-16060/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:44:42 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16060 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. ]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220923-15847/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:28:31 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15847 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220922-15815/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:23:27 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15815 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220910-15585/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 01:31:10 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15585 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220902-15370/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:57:09 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15370 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. ]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220822-15152/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:52:33 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15152 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220711-13942/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:38:48 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=13942 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.]]>