Japanese open-world survival game Omega Crafter incorporates programming as a gameplay element
Omega Crafter by Japanese IT venture Preferred Network is an open-world crafting survival game that incorporates programming into its gameplay.
VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Kosuke Takenaka
JP AUTOMATON writer
Someone at the Japanese Ministry of Land has been spending hours in Minecraft
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism recently uploaded a video that demonstrates a dam project that is currently underway in southwestern Japan. There’s something unique about the recreation though – it has been created entirely using Minecraft.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players invent flying broomstick
In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players have succeeded in creating a "flying broomstick" using Ultrahand and a dash of "Stake Nudging."
Spinning cone-man machos clash against each other in upcoming Japanese 3D arena fighter
Japanese indie developer NEOLAVI revealed the first teaser for their 3D arena fighter game MACHO SPINNER on November 9. The game is planned for release for the PC (Steam) and will be available in English.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder worldwide speedrun record topped at 1 hour and 34 minutes with the generous help of glitches
A Twitch streamer has broken the Super Mario Bros. Wonder spreedrun record, setting a new high of 1 hour, 34 minutes and 28 seconds. They seem to have received the assistance of some convenient glitches.
The Like a Dragon producers talk about how to get people to buy a $70 game (it’s not through TikToks)
Part two of an interview with the creators of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Masayoshi Yokoyama and Hiroyuki Sakamoto talk about marketing and feedback.
Masahiro Sakurai’s original Shoryuken isn’t really suited for an anti-air attack, frame data suggests
Users have analyzed the specs of Masahiro Sakurai's Shoryuken, and it seems to be a tad sluggish compared to Ryu's in Super Smash Bros. and Street Fighter 6.
The Like a Dragon series producers talk about the “Don’t change anything” policy they upkeep and fandom behavior that has surprised them
An interview with the creators of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Masayoshi Yokoyama and Hiroyuki Sakamoto talk influences and fandom behavior.
Japanese adult visual novel game stuns community by revealing 400.000+ copies sold worldwide
The Japanese romance VN developer Yuzusoft revealed that their title Senren * Banka has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, surprising the community. The title is often referred to as a "god-tier" game.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: ways to do “infinite jumps” discovered
Super Mario Bros. Wonder players have been discovering ways to perform “infinite jumps” using certain combinations of power-ups, allowing them to jump over entire stages.
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe esports scene is thriving 6 years after the game’s release. What keeps the competitive scene so enraptured?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has entered its seventh year upon launch, but the esports community formed around it is still very much alive and thriving. We ask Japan’s top player Kusaan about what keeps the game’s competitive community so hooked.
Splatoon 3 update Ver. 5.1.0: Game Balance Tweaks and Changes to Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa
Nintendo has announced Splatoon's latest update, Ver. 5.1.0, with changes to Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa and weapon strength adjustments. This update is expected to be released on October 17 (UTC).