VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Ayuo Kawase
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Pokémon BDSP players are holding random online battles through unified password
Pokémon BDSP players are holding random online battles with a specific ruleset through a unified password (6350 4649). Pokémon BDSP doesn’t have official random online matchmaking.
Smash Ultimate ver. 13.0.1 nerfs Min Min & Pyra/ Mythra, buffs Inkling, Bowser Jr, and more
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.1 nerfs Min Min & Pyra/ Mythra, buffs 20 fighters including Piranha Plant, Inkling, Bowser Jr, and Meta Knight. This is the final fighter adjustments for Smash Ultimate.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin new update overhauls “Sakuna the Efflorescent” minigame
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin new update went live. It overhauls the “Sakuna the Efflorescent” tower-defense minigame, adds a bunch of dishes, and makes various adjustments and bug fixes.
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam to begin developing a third person action RPG
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam to begin developing a third person action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The project begins with an initial investment of roughly 30 million dollars.
VTuber-made VR sandbox game Primitier is entering Steam Early Access on Dec. 2
A VTuber by the name of ootamato (大田マト) has announced that their VR sandbox game Primitier is entering Early Access on Steam on December 2.
BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR to end service in Jan. 2022, less than a year after launch
BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR (BBDW) to end service in Jan. 2022, less than a year after launch. BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR launched in February of this year for iOS/Android as a free-to-play app (available only in Japan).
Farming Simulator 22 is off to a great start with over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam
Farming Simulator 22 is off to a great start with over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. Farming Simulator 22 is the first PC title in the series in three years.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update 13.0.1 will include “final fighter adjustments”
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update version 13.0.1 will include the “final fighter adjustments,” according to Nintendo of Europe. Version 13.0.1 is coming soon.
NEO: The World Ends with You sales underperformed Square Enix’s expectations
NEO: The World Ends with You sales underperformed Square Enix’s expectations, although it was well received by players. NEO: The World Ends with You was released for PS4/Nintendo Switch in July of this year.
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid shoot ’em up to release on PS4/Switch March 24 in Japan [UPDATE]
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid shoot ’em up PS4/Switch game to release on March 24 in Japan. Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon☆Breath is a videogame adaptation of the popular manga/anime series.
Meta Knight’s Revenge arrangement gets a nomination at the 2022 Grammys
An arrangement of the classic Kirby song "Meta Knight's Revenge" gets a nomination at the 2022 Grammys. It was performed by The 8-Bit Big Band and features chiptune artist Button Masher.
Pokémon BDSP: various “clip through walls” & collision-based glitches are being reported by players
Pokémon BDSP: various “clip through walls” & collision-based glitches are being reported by players. There have also been reports of their Pokémon turning pink, possibly due to material error.
VARVARION new gameplay footage released: anime-style 3D action game being developed by a solo developer
VARVARION new gameplay footage released. VARVARION is an anime-style 3D sword fighting action game being developed by a solo developer. It is scheduled to come out on Steam.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – “Gorilla Link” is on the loose
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - “Gorilla Link” is on the loose. As the name suggests, it’s a phenomenon where Link slouches over and puts his arms out in front of him like a gorilla.
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town free content update 1.1.0 announced
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town free content update 1.1.0 announced, releasing in late November. New endgame quests and post-marriage events will be added.
Capcom’s Pragmata delayed until 2023, new artwork with mysterious text shown
Capcom’s Pragmata delayed until 2023, new artwork with mysterious text shown. Pragmata is an action-adventure game set to release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).
Metroid Dread invincibility glitch patched. Reason explained by Nintendo, in a rare move
Metroid Dread invincibility glitch patched (ver. 1.0.3). Reason explained by Nintendo, in a rare move. Nintendo’s explanation was likely out of consideration for the game’s speed running community.
Prologue to Trading Time: A Croak Tale is available for free on Steam
Prologue to Trading Time: A Croak Tale is available for free on Steam. A warm, friendly, island-exploring adventure.
Baba Is You level editor update to release on Nov. 17. Over 150 new puzzles will be added
Baba Is You level editor update to release on Nov. 17. Over 150 new puzzles will be added including the ones that showcase unused designs and cut content.
Elden Ring PC/PS/Xbox Specs & Compatibility revealed
Elden Ring PC/PS/Xbox resolution and framerate specs revealed. PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will run up to 3840x2160p/60fps with a choice between “Performance priority mode” and “Resolution priority mode.”
Smash Ultimate tournament’s diverse fighter selection is a testament to the superb game balance
Smash Ultimate tournament’s diverse fighter selection is a testament to the superb game balance. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 's game balance gives everyone a chance.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 player recreates Breath of the Wild towns in stunning detail
Dragon Quest Builders 2 player recreates Breath of the Wild towns in stunning detail. From Gerudo to Rito Village, Namikaku has recreated Breath of the Wild's locations with a level of detail that has fans talking.