The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom costs $70 but not as expensive in Japan
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom costs $70. In Japan, on the other hand, the price has increased only slightly.
VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Ayuo Kawase
Editor-in-Chief of AUTOMATON Japan
Love Live! School Idol Festival to end service after nearly 10 years
KLab has announced that smartphone game Love Live! School Idol Festival will end service on March 31, 2023 (JST). The first live broadcast for the sequel is scheduled for February 2 and will include an important announcement.
Koei Tecmo won’t be accepting Valentine’s Day gifts from fans this year
Koei Tecmo Games announced that they will not be accepting Valentine’s Day or White Day gifts this year. For those not in the know, the announcement may seem odd, but there’s a good reason for it.
Fire Emblem Engage: Why is the story being poorly received?
Fire Emblem Engage's story is being poorly received and I want to list a few reasons as to why this is the case: Praised for not doing anything, scenes that doesn't emotionally resonate, dumps of exposition, and over-the-top characters.
Koei Tecmo takes action against Dead or Alive body pillow seller
A man in Japan has been referred to prosecutors after it was found that he possessed unauthorized body pillow covers featuring characters from the Dead or Alive series with the intention of selling them.
Fire Emblem Engage: A false rumor spreads about a Kansai dialect option in Japan
An odd rumor regarding Fire Emblem Engage recently began spreading online in Japan. It stated that there was an additional option within the Japanese language settings to change them to the Kansai dialect, a regional dialect common in western Japan. The rumor is false and no such option exists.
Splatoon 3’s Ver. 2.1.0 buffs a number of special weapons
Splatoon 3’s Ver. 2.1.0 update brings buffs for a number of weapons to the game. Especially the Dynamo Roller.
Steins;Gate creator Chiyomaru Shikura steps down as Mages chairman
Steins;Gate creator Chiyomaru Shikura has announced that he is stepping down from his role as chairman and representative director of Mages. Shikura will serve as an executive producer going forward.
Why Harvestella’s reception changed from “disappointing” to “satisfying”
Harvestella’s reputation took a big hit at launch. Then, there was a recent shift in the reception of the game by players. But what’s behind these sudden changes in perception surrounding Harvestella?
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion players recommend Japanese VA over English
The official Final Fantasy VII Twitter account asked, “What's your top tip for anyone starting out in Crisis Core?” The tweet has garnered a wide range of responses from users, and we decided to take a look at some of them.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet gliding glitch lets you fly faster
The gliding acceleration glitch in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet lets you use Koraidon or Miraidon to rapidly fly through the sky.
Natsume has announced a new Harvest Moon title to the dismay and ire of fans
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, a new entry in the Harvest Moon series, has been announced. However, most of the reactions on Twitter have been negative. This is likely due to the recent history of the Harvest Moon series and its lackluster performance.