Blue Archive and VTubers dominate Comiket, Japan’s largest doujinshi convention
Japanese Comiket participants were surprised to see how much of the convention's booth space is dedicated to Blue Archive and VTuber content.
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.
Creator of hit indie game Needy Streamer Overload allegedly got one-sidedly removed from anime adaptation project, with royalties left unpaid
Nyalra, the creator of indie hit Needy Streamer Overload, has shared details of an alleged dispute with publisher WSS Playground.
Kirby Air Riders playtesters are obsessed with Rick the hamster’s uncontrollable speed
The Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride demo's online lobbies are flooded with Ricks, not doubt thanks to his vertigo inducing special move.
Nintendo launches website that lets you check compatibility of Switch games on the Switch 2
Nintendo's new website allows you to check whether your favorite Switch games are compatible with the Switch 2.
The Exit 8 creator announces new third-person horror game Pale Dots
Following The Exit 8 and its sequel Platform 8, solo indie creator Kotake Create is working on a new horror game title Pale Dots.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s “deer infestation” in Ranked season 2 earns it nickname “Nara Park” in Japan
Season two of Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Ranked Battles began on November 5, and the deer-like Xerneas are everywhere.
One of Japan’s biggest online marketplaces to implement price restrictions on all newly released games in an effort to combat scalping
Starting November 13, Yahoo! Japan Flea market will ban selling of new video games above list price in the first month after release.
Japanese VTuber company files for bankruptcy after CEO squanders company funds for personal use
LinkUp, the company running VTuber agency Vivid V, has filed for bankruptcy following its former CEO's misappropriation of funds.
Nintendo still plans on developing Switch games despite resources primarily shifting to the Switch 2
Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa shares views on development of Switch 2 and Switch 2 titles going forward.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake devs drastically improved the auto-battle system to the point where it can complete most of the game’s tedious battles
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D remake devs talk about the implementation of auto-battle and tactics feature in their new games.
Re-shrink-wrapped Pokémon TCG boxes are now a thing in Japan
A Japanese Pokemon TCG reseller came across 100 special boxes that had been opened and resealed, with their exclusive promo cards missing.
Capcom publishes fan content guidelines, including rules against offensive fanart and commercial use
Capcom details its stance on fan content, including prohibitions on obscene or discriminatory expressions and most forms of commercial use.