VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Ayuo Kawase
Editor in chief of AUTOMATON
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.
Digimon Survive delayed yet again, now scheduled for 2022 release
Digimon Survive delayed yet again, now scheduled for 2022 release. Digimon Survive was first announced in 2018, and went through multiple delays.
The new Demon Slayer game’s total shipments exceed 1 million units, 2 weeks after launch
The new Demon Slayer game’s total shipments exceed 1 million units, 2 weeks after launch. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is available on PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/PC (via Steam) .
Persona composer Shoji Meguro left Atlus to become an indie game developer
Persona composer Shoji Meguro left Atlus to become an indie game developer. Meguro is currently making a UE4 Sci-Fi stealth action JRPG set in the near future.
Minecraft’s newest snapshot includes music composed by Lena Raine & Kumi Tanioka
Minecraft’s newest snapshot includes music composed by Lena Raine & Kumi Tanioka. Kumi Tanioka is a Japanese composer known for her work on FFXI, FF Crystal Chronicles, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and more.
R18 game label qureate announces 4 new titles for Switch/Steam, including NinNinDays2
R18 game label qureate announces 4 new titles for Nintendo Switch & Steam: NinNinDays2, Oh! MegamisamaDays, DuelPrincess, and Nozokimi.
A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism Steam version announced, coming out on Dec. 7
A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism Steam version announced, coming out on Dec. 8 with new features and scenarios.
Suda51’s studio acquired by NetEase, plans to release three games in the next ten years
Suda51’s studio acquired by NetEase, Grasshopper Manufacture plans to release three games in the next ten years. NetEase will provide financial, developmental, and QA support.
ElecHead praised by Yoko Taro, VVVVVV creator Cavanagh, and other industry figures
ElecHead praised by Yoko Taro, VVVVVV creator Cavanagh, and other industry figures. ElecHead is an Indie puzzle action game created by a solo developer in Japan.
Smash Bros. Ultimate v13.0.0: Dr. Mario & King K. Rool buffed, Kazuya’s loop combo adjusted
Smash Bros. Ultimate v13.0.0: Dr. Mario & King K. Rool buffed, Kazuya’s loop combo adjusted.
Bandai Namco’s indie game label GYAAR Studio announced. Survival Quiz CITY will be their debut title
Bandai Namco’s indie game label GYAAR Studio announced, Survival Quiz CITY will be their debut title.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin’s tower defense minigame “Sakuna the Efflorescent” will add Metal Aphids in future update
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin’s tower defense minigame “Sakuna the Efflorescent” will add Metal Aphids in future update. Sakuna the Efflorescent will see a significant rework, bringing new enemies and several balance adjustments.
Monster Hunter Rise & Sunbreak DLC won’t support Cross-Play/Cross-Save
Monster Hunter Rise & Sunbreak DLC won’t support Cross-Save/Cross-Play. Capcom announced that “after looking into it throughout the development process, we found we are unable to implement it this time.”
Yandere Simulator’s demo now has an experimental prequel mode with 10 rivals included
Yandere Simulator’s demo now has an experimental prequel mode with 10 rivals included. The prequel takes place in 1989, and you get to play as Ryoba, the mother of Yandere Simulator’s protagonist Ayano.
Sight-jacking Japanese horror THE MADHOUSE will launch November 18 for Steam
Sight-jacking Japanese horror THE MADHOUSE will launch November 18 for Steam. The "stealth eyes" mechanic allows you to see through creatures’ eyes, providing “multiple first-person views” to players.
PICO PARK sales exceed 1 million units: How a solo Japanese developer’s game became a worldwide hit
PICO PARK sales exceed 1 million units: How a solo Japanese developer’s game became a worldwide hit. PICO PARK's sales in Japan were only a meager percentage of those 1 million copies.
Cygames acquires Japanese game studio flaggs & aims to strengthen the foundation for content creation
Cygames acquires Japanese game studio flaggs & aims to strengthen the foundation for content creation. flaggs is a studio run by former DeNA dev Naoto Yoshie.
Yakuza series’ Nagoshi is leaving Sega & Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will restructure
Yakuza series’ Nagoshi is leaving Sega & Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will restructure. The studio producer Daisuke Sato is also leaving.
Dragon Quest composer Koichi Sugiyama passes away at the age of 90
Dragon Quest composer Koichi Sugiyama passes away at the age of 90. Dragon Quest XII was his last work.
#ThankYouSakurai for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate trends third worldwide, and Sakurai responds
#ThankYouSakurai for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate trends third worldwide, and Sakurai responds. From words of support for Mr. Sakurai, playfully teasing him and those expressing their gratitude to him, the world is currently bursting at the seams with “ThankYouSakurai” messages.
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN will arrive on Mar. 18. The new trailer reveals more chaos & Jack’s full name
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN will arrive on Mar. 18. The new trailer reveals more chaos & Jack’s full name. STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN's PS5/Xbox Series X|S demo is available until Oct. 11