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.
Palworld shuts down inflammatory “dead game” remarks following big Sakurajima update
With a massive spike in players following its Sakurajima update, Palworld and its developers have shut down "dead game" discourse.
Elden Ring DLC: Miquella’s “Heart Stolen” message and what it means
What is the meaning of the "Heart Stolen" message the player sees in the boss fight against Miquella in Shadow of the Erdtree?
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s most important items and why you shouldn’t ignore them
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC introduces two exclusive items that are crucial for progression.
Marvel Rivals’ first closed beta test will allow for more participants and include new playable heroes
Marvel Rivals’ first closed beta test will run from July 23, allowing a greater number of players from different regions to participate.
How to defeat Elden Ring’s Furnace Golems in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Here are the best ways to beat Furnace Golems and snag great item drops, including Glovewort Crystal Tears
Elden Ring’s “snake” strings are the new “dog” turtles
Inanimate pieces of string in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC give birth to "snake ahead" warnings messages.
Elden Ring: Why being able to ride Torrent is a game changer for fighting Elden Beast
Elden Ring's patch 1.12 allows you to mount Torrent in the Elden Beast boss battle, which gives you a significant advantage.
Elden Ring players are disappointed by what’s behind Shadow of the Erdtree’s giant waterfalls
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree players are leaving disappointed messages about the apparent lack of loot and secrets behind the waterfalls
1994 Street Fighter movie starring Van Damme is still a money maker, according to latest Capcom shareholder meeting
With its cult fan following and release on streaming platforms, the 1994 live action Street Fighter movie is still earning revenue
Nintendo Direct narrator’s “surprised” reactions to announced games have people thinking Nintendo wiped his memory
The Nintendo Direct narrator's over-the-top “surprised” reactions to new announcements have drawn humorous conspiracy theories from users.
Tears of the Kingdom player invents a functional… baby stroller for Koroks?
A Korok stroller is a nice change of pace from all the torture machines that Tears of the Kingdom players have been making....
Street Fighter 6 may have more online community events in the future, according to devs
Capcom may have more community-driven events like the “Giant Attack” Battle Hub in store for Street Fighter 6.
Toddler restores Metal Gear fans’ faith in the future of gaming
A two-year-old is melting the hearts of Metal Gear fans with her knowledge and adoration of the series and its characters.
Will The Last of Us Part 2’s initial twist be as divisive on HBO’s TV series?
Season two of HBO's The Last of Us is set to hit viewers with a shocking death scene, but will it be as impactful as it was in the game?
This Kingdom Hearts drinking game will put you under your Gummi Ship
Nods to Disney movie plots, “dark” references and even belt buckles... Here are five Kingdom Hearts tropes that make for a fun drinking game.
Why is Street Fighter’s M. Bison called Vega? Exploring the fighting series’ complex naming conventions
Why do Street Fighter characters M. Bison, Vega and Balrog all have their names swapped outside Japan? Read on to find out.
Neko Odyssey lets players photograph cats in an idyllic pixel art Japan
The Steam Next Fest demo of Neko Odyssey showcases an intriguing, cozy adventure game where you befriend and take photos of cute cats in Japan.
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka explains why Shadow doesn’t use guns anymore
Sonic team lead says that Shadow is “extremely powerful on his own and doesn’t really need a gun or anything because he can do it himself.”
Doom: The Dark Ages’ Atlan war machines will enrich players’ experience of a bygone era
Doom: The Dark Ages' trailer shows what seems to be footage of a playable Atlan segment. These war machines have a long history in the series.
Why Capcom’s Viewtiful Joe series would thrive with a modern entry
It's been almost 20 years since the last Viewtiful Joe game, but the playful Capcom series would lend itself brilliantly to a modern release.
MultiVersus players report being put into bot lobbies after losing a few PVP matches
In Player First Games' MultiVersus, players are getting involuntarily removed from matchmaking after losing PvP fights.
Tekken’s quirky character voice lines were a way to entice console gamers, Harada reveals
Tekken director explains how the fighting game series developed unique characters such as Lili, Dragunov and Bryan