VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Koutaro Sato
JP AUTOMATON Writer
Reynatis devs show off the game’s realistic Shibuya Scramble Crossing in new comparison video
FuRyu released a video comparing an in-game environment from Reynatis with real-life footage of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. It seems the clip is part of a series meant to showcase various in-game locations.
How long to beat Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth? We investigate
How long does it really take to beat Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth? We break down the volume of each section of the formidable game.
Parkour your way to a legendary hot spring in this Japanese jumping game for all skill levels
Help Japanese office worker Atsumi reach a secret hot spring on her day off in the deceptively simple indie jumping game HopStepHotspring.
Deliver heart-filled love letters via paper plane in this Japanese indie game
In KOIBUMI, you must fly your paper plane love letter through a crowded city so that it reaches your crush. However, many hazards get in the way of your fragile aircraft in this 3D action game.
Upcoming Blue Exorcist ARPG to feature brand-new story and fast-paced action
Aniplex to release Alterna Welt: Blue Exorcist Gaiden, a 3D action RPG based on Kazue Kato's best-selling dark fantasy manga Blue Exorcist.
Escape the “backrooms” of a Japanese subway station in upcoming UE5 indie game
Japanese indie game studio KOTAKE CREATE announced their upcoming liminal space-inspired walking simulator The Exit 8, in which you have to escape a seemingly endless underground passage.
Drum Roll – a game in which you roll a drum around before it violently explodes will be out October 19th
Indie game developer MantaStudio announced the upcoming title Drum Roll for the PC. The game is about rolling a drum on the verge of exploding to a designated finish line, but its not as simple as it may seem.
Pokémon: The Teal Mask – strange phenomenon makes Okidogi gradually retreat behind camera after using certain move
Shortly upon the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, a strange behavior of the new Pokémon Okidogi was discovered and reported by an X/Twitter user.
Cult Japanese game show Takeshi’s Castle gets official Roblox version
Long-running Japanese game show Takeshi's Castle gets an official Roblox game. Geekout and TBS GAMES come together to create the famous game show's most popular challenges.
Japanese mobile game reveals monthly server cost of $13.6k and users must top this sum in purchases for the game to survive
Japanese publisher Visual Arts have revealed the monthly server cost for their mobile game Itsuwari no Alice, and players need to make sure total in-game purchases exceed this sum if they don't want the game being shut down.
Japanese game implements mysterious counter users must maintain to keep the game alive
It's up to users to keep the mobile game Itsuwari no Alice alive as the publisher has implemented a mysterious counter that must keep exceeding server fees.
Twitter has been so unstable that a top game publisher in Japan has decided to end account binding
Twitter's API-related instability has caused Yostar, a top game publisher in Japan to announce that they will be discontinuing Twitter account binding for their titles.
Street Fighter 6: What’s the throw escape bug Capcom is rushing to fix?
Capcom announced that they are investigating a bug related to throw escapes in Street Fighter 6, which is likely the auto throw escape that allows overpowered play, causing concern among players.
Nintendo warns Splatoon 3 players against inappropriate and offensive nicknames
Nintendo has issued a warning on the official Splatoon Twitter account regarding the use of inappropriate nicknames. Players using such nicknames can be restricted from the game or even have their device banned.
Kenny Omega & Like a Dragon: Ishin! producer discuss all things Yakuza
AEW star Kenny Omega and Like a Dragon: Ishin! producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto discuss all things Yakuza, including the series' roots and their recent collaboration.
Pokémon Bank still keeps your Pokémon even if your pass expired
The Pokémon Company clarifies that all Pokémon have been kept in the Pokémon Bank regardless of how long they have been there or the status of any paid passes.
Splatoon 3’s Splatfest Top 100: Rise of the Neo Splash-o-matic
Splatoon 3’s 5th Splatfest has come to a close and it looks like top players in Japan are starting to utilize the Neo Splash-o-matic.
Does Splatoon 3’s latest update finally make the Angle Shooter viable?
Splatoon 3’s latest Ver. 3.1.0 update contains a number of changes to weapons, but it’s a buff to the Angle Shooter that has grabbed the attention of players on social media.
Splatoon 3’s new Kraken Royale is already a force to be reckoned with
Splatoon 3’s Fresh Season 2023 has begun. With a new season comes new content and it’s the Kraken Royale special weapon that is already drawing attention on social media in Japan.
Splatoon 3’s Ver. 3.0.0 update modifies maps to provide more cover
Splatoon 3's latest update Ver. 3.0.0 tweaked some maps to reduce "the impact of weapons shooting from far away." Let's take a look at where some of the changes were made in each map.
Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture promotes diversity with free browser game
The Diversity Promotion Center in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture has released a short browser game that aims to deepen people’s understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet official Tera Type icons chart released for confused players
The official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account has released a reference chart for Tera Type icons in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.