VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Ayuo Kawase
Editor in chief of AUTOMATON
Devil Reversi is a wicked take on traditional Reversi that lets you stack game pieces on top of each other, coming to Steam on November 21
Devil Reversi, a competitive strategy game that bends the rules of Reversi, is launching on Steam on November 11.
Elona 2 attracts more controversy for using Undertale and SoraMafuUraSaka tracks in trailer, seemingly without permission
After accusations that it was made without the original creator's permission, Elona 2 is being criticized for the music used in its trailer.
Extreme death game ARPG Tribe Nine attracts a predominantly English-speaking playerbase with limited-time Steam demo
Tribe Nine publisher reports that 70% of users playing the game's demo are from English-speaking countries, not Japan.
Chibi-Robo! series to get a spiritual successor by its original creators
The developers of the Chibi-Robo! series have announced a spiritual successor called koROBO for modern consoles and PC.
Palworld establishes its own company with Sony Music and Aniplex
PocketPair, Aniplex and Sony Entertainment Music establish a company dedicated to licensing Palworld internationally.
Japanese indie dev promotes their game with tissues, but can that really get more Wishlists on Steam?
Game developer reveals how they are trying to make Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo stand out in the sea of upcoming Steam games
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is almost a remake, Capcom says
Capcom has commented that the upcoming Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster "can be called a remake without exaggeration."
Final Fantasy 7 Remake team wants to give players more freedom and new gameplay in the trilogy’s final part
Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy developers hint at how the final game will build upon Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
“60% to the developer, 40% to the publisher.” We asked a solo dev about their bold public pitch to game publishers
A Japanese solo indie dev published an unusual open bid for publishers interested in picking up their game. We asked them about it.
Bandai Namco blends Slay the Spire-like gameplay into latest idol raising sim
Idol raising sim Gakuen Idolmaster is being praised for its Slay the Spire-style deck building mechanics- we take a closer look
Yuri dungeon RPG Witch and Lilies coming to Steam in Early Access on May 24
Witch and Lilies is a Japanese 3D dungeon-crawler RPG coming to Steam on May 24. The game focuses on romance between the all-female cast.
Shin Megami Tensei V and all DLC to be delisted ahead of V: Vengeance release
The original Shin Megami Tensei V will be delisted from the Nintendo Store from June 13, right before Vengeance's release.
Koei Tecmo sues Chinese company for repeated copyright infringement
Koei Tecmo has filed a lawsuit against the Singapore subsidiary of Youzo Games for repeated, malicious copyright infringement
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s 6GB update makes Mithril Mine easier to navigate
The 1.020 update for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth adds difficulty adjustments for Fort Condor and Gears and Gambits and enhances guidance in Mithril Mine.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance’s release date will no longer overlap with Elden Ring DLC
Atlus has rescheduled Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's release date, and it will no longer be overlapping with
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director responds to yellow paint issue – it’s not a “yes or no” question
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's director Naoki Hamaguchi is aware of the yellow paint discourse and plans to take feedback seriously.
Final Fantasy VII writer vowed to portray Aerith and Tifa as true friends in remake
With the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Kazushige Nojima was determined to show the friendship between perceived rivals Aerith and Tifa.
Capcom announces big starting salary increase, bonuses and raises to existing staff
Capcom has announced an increase in starting salaries for fresh graduates, and will be giving raises to current staff.
Harvestella creator to leave Square Enix, undecided about next move
Harvestella producer Daisuke Taka will leave Square Enix in April. He is apparently looking for collaborators to work with in the future.
An ex-Like a Dragon programmer made “Fight Crab 2,” a game similar to Armored Core, but with crabs
An interview with Nusso, a former Like a Dragon programmer turned indie dev, about their latest title Fight Crab 2.
Japanese dev speaks out against the rarely discussed problem of spoilers in video thumbnails
Waku Waku Games' streaming guidelines for Enjoy the Diner highlight the impact of spoilers in video thumbnails on story-driven video games.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was inspired by Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn, according to director
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed several titles that he referenced for the game, including Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn, Skyrim and The Witcher 3.