VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Carlos "Zoto" Zotomayor
Automaton West writer. Zoto has been playing video games for 30+ years now but has only recently come to grips with PC gaming. When he isn't playing video games, he watches romance anime and gets mad when his best girl never wins.
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya comments on the franchise’s 15th anniversary
Bayonetta series director and writer Hideki Kamiya sends message to fans commemorating the franchises 15th anniversary.
Qureate, developers of Bunny Garden, announce new Prison Princess game
Bunny Garden and Maid of the Dead developer Qureate has a announced a new game in the Princess series, scheduled to launch in 2024.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot to bring the original time-travel adventure to modern platforms
Japanese anime visual novel SteinsGate will be getting a remaster in 2025, appropriately called SteinsGate Reboot.
Why Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’s gory intro is so jarring
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's introductory sequence still has players rattled seven years after it was first released. But what is it about Ethan Winters trespassing on the Baker Ranch that makes it so memorable?
Chrotopia sends you on a Undertale-style journey into a mysterious fantasy world
Just launched on Switch, Chrotopia follows Kuro on a journey through a black-and-white fantasy world to find her sister.
Like a Dragon’s Mitsuo mistakenly left out from family picture once again
Like a Dragon fans were saddened to see Yakuza 3's Mitsuo gone from a family picture posted by the official RGG Studio account.
Giant Gundam statue in Osaka, Japan gets completed despite complaints about “lame” pose
The brand new life-sized RX-78F00/E Gundam statue installed for Expo 2025 is being widely criticized for its pose.
Omori manga’s first volume to get a physical release
Following its successful digital launch, the manga adaptation of Omocat’s horror JRPG Omori is being released in book format this November.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to get the “As Close As You Like” achievement
How to get the As Close As You Like trophy in the Silent Hill 2 remake, which requires you to use only melee combat against the town's horrific residents.
Silent Hill creator’s new game Slitterhead will “numb your ethics” with its possession system
Keiichiro Toyama explains how Slitterhead's gameplay will make players question whether their morally gray actions are justifiable.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to defeat Maria / Mary
How to defeat the Silent Hill 2 remake's final boss, who is either Maria or Mary depending on the choices you made as James.
Shift Up CEO says his Stellar Blade and NIKKE character designs come from “following his instincts”
Shift Up CEO and Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim talks about the philosophy behind his voluptuous character designs.
Fate/Grand Order’s secret to maintaining over 1 million monthly users even 9 years after launch? An unusually high retention rate, according to study
Even though it nears its ninth anniversary, Fate/Grand Order is still among the top 10 earning mobile games in Japan, with over 1 million monthly users.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to defeat the Mandarin
How to beat the Mandarin boss in the Lakeview Hotel in the Silent Hill 2 remake (watch out for its mean tongue lashes!)
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to survive the two Pyramid Heads encounter
A guide to the encounter with the Pyramid Head duo at Lakeview Hotel and how to avoid their nasty spear attacks.
Silent Hill 2 remake: Is the long boat ride necessary?
Like the original game, Silent Hill 2's remake includes a long and uneventful boat ride, but what is its purpose in the narrative?
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to defeat the Flesh Lip
How to beat the Flesh Lip boss in the Fogworld version of Brookhaven Hospital in the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to get the All Seems In Order achievement
A guide to getting the All Seems In Order trophy / achievement in the Silent Hill 2 remake and what it means.
Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to defeat the Abstract Daddy
Tips for navigating the Abstract Daddy boss battle that appears between Toluca Prison and the Labyrinth in the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to survive the first Pyramid Head encounter
After solving the clock puzzle in the Otherworld version of Blue Creek Apartments, you will come face-to-face with the… erm, face of the Silent Hill 2 remake: the Pyramid Head. This lugging horror blocks your path out of the apartments…
5 essential tips for exploring the Silent Hill 2 remake
If the thick fog and lack of people didn’t give it away, Silent Hill isn’t the safest place to visit. Here are five essential tips for exploring the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to get the “It’s Bread” Achievement
How to pop the "It's Bread" trophy in Silent Hill 2 remake, and why there is a bakery-themed achievement in the game.