VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Game Freak has implemented an optional 4-day workweek system for its full-time employees. Those with a child (Elementary School age or less) or in need of providing nursing care to a family member are eligible, but their salaries will be slightly reduced while using the program.
Samurai Bringer is showing strong sales out of the gate. While PLAYISM didn’t provide us with numbers, they did say that the game is selling at a higher pace than they anticipated.
Nintendo has announced the release date for Splatoon 3. It’s coming out for the Nintendo Switch on September 9 for $59.99. Nintendo also announced that Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers can download the Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion DLC at no additional cost.
qureate to launch the bishoujo stealth game The Future You've Been Dreaming Of (Nozomu Kimino Mirai) on Nintendo Switch May 19. You'll play as a spirit-like being who lives inside a young girl's house.
Former Star Fox developer Takaya Imamura asks for Star Fox Zero to get a Switch port. Imamura also added that if a sequel to the animation is made, he would like to be in charge of the scenario and storyboard.
Elden Ring’s latest update (Ver.1.04) made Malenia even stronger, although it's likely a bug rather than an intentional buff to the character.
Atlus has announced that the shipments and digital sales for Shin Megami Tensei V have surpassed 1 million units worldwide.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has sold over 500,000 units worldwide. It came out for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC (Steam) in July of 2021 as a compilation of The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve.
Steam’s latest survey results suggest an increase in Japanese users. The percentage of Japanese users now ranks in at the number 8 spot.
Ib remake is off to a good start, according to the publisher PLAYISM. The game was among the top 3 games on Steam’s Global Top Sellers list at one point, even though it only supports Japanese.
The PS4 and Nintendo Switch port of Mahoutsukai no Yoru: Witch on the Holy Night (魔法使いの夜) will launch this December in Japan. It will also support English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese subtitles.
Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts IV, and fans have pointed out a scene in the announcement trailer they think hints at the inclusion of Star Wars in the upcoming game.