VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Hideaki Fujiwara
JP AUTOMATON writer
Dynasty Warriors: Origins announced for Steam, PS5 and Xbox, promising 1 vs. 1,000 hack and slash action
SIE and Koei Tecmo have announced Dynasty Warriors Origins, a tactical hack and slash action game planned for release in 2025.
PS5 is the most profitable PlayStation console, Sony reveals
Sony's report suggests that in only 3 years, PlayStation 5 has generated more operating income than the PS4 did in its 7-year lifecycle
Bleach Brave Souls coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch with some tweaks
The hit 3D action game Bleach Brave Souls will get a new achievements system and characters, as well as a summer release on Xbox and Switch
Former Persona studio director reveals more about Atlus’s new RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor ReFantazio is shaping up to be a fresh new RPG experience from Atlus, bolstered by Persona series talent.
Stellar Blade’s uncensored release in Japan prompts criticism of rating system
Shift Up's Stellar Blade will release in Japan uncensored with a CERO D (17+) rating - this decision has caused criticism of the rating system.
Final Fantasy 16 update shortens petting “cooldown time” so that you can show Torgal more love
Square Enix released update 1.31 for Final Fantasy 16, which adjusts how much you're allowed to pet Clive's loyal companion Torgal.
Latest “Game Boy” device linked to luxury car thefts in Japan (Nintendo unaffiliated)
The latest model of the keyless car theft device "Game Boy" has been connected to a high-profile luxury case theft case in Japan
Tencent’s Palworld clone game prompts reaction from PocketPair CEO – “These are incredible times”
Tencent-owned studios are developing high budget clones of Palworld. PocketPair's CEO Takuro Mizobe has commmented the situation.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance’s new Demon Haunts feature lets you socialize with your demons and take pics
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance’s new Demon Haunts feature lets players chat with their demons, give them gifts and take photos. It will even be possible to talk to Aogami.
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s credits suggest a shockingly small number of development staff (Updated)
Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 had a development team dramatically smaller than their other AAA titles, credits suggest.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 has “fake players” that hire less desirable Pawns
A feature in Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 that has "fake players" hire Pawns that rarely get rented by real players has been gaining attention.
Palworld’s big update introduces first Raid Boss Bellanoir, other new content
Palworld Version 0.2.0.6 introduces the first Raid Boss Bellanoir, as well as various new items, buildings, Pal adjustments and bug fixes.
Unicorn Overlord: No plans for DLC or PC port yet, according to producer
Unicorn Overlord's producer Akiyasu Yamamoto has denied any current plans for DLC or a PC port for the Vanillaware title.
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s March 29 update adds New Game option, maxes out Art of Metamorphosis numbers
Update 1.050 for Dragon's Dogma 2 addresses criticisms, adding a New Game option, Art of Metamorphosis item increase, and graphical options.
Disabled Street Fighter 6 player launches crowdfunding campaign to take on USA EVO2024 with his chin and fingertips
Esports player Shunya Hatakeyama has muscular dystrophy and is raising funds to achieve his dream of competing in EVO2024 in Las Vegas.
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s microtransaction backlash: how much of it is fair?
Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 has been with controversy for its microtransaction model, but a portion of the criticism seems to be misinformed.
Super Mario Maker 100% clear challenge completed, thanks to a last-minute confession
A Super Mario Maker level creator's revelation that they broke the Nintendo server upload rules results in a bittersweet victory for Team 0%.
In Dragon’s Dogma 2, your character’s physique will affect the game
In Dragon's Dogma 2, your Arisen/character's height and proportions will affect stamina, carry weight and more, so choose carefully.
Tears of the Kingdom player may have ended search for the game’s longest object
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players have been searching for the game's longest buildable object, and this one might just be it.
Elden Ring player count soars following Shadow of the Erdtree release date reveal
Concurrent players of Elden Ring on Steam spike following Shadow of the Erdtree DLC's release date announcement and trailer.
Helldivers 2 “copies” Metal Gear Solid 5 in the most satisfying ways
Helldivers 2 is being praised for how it skillfully copies a particularly "satisfying" element of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Elden Ring’s director said there’s a few secrets left uncovered in the game, causing “treasure hunt” among players
Hidetaka Miyazaki's comment about remaining undiscovered secrets in Elden Ring has caused players to go on a massive "treasure hunt" uncovering various new trivia.