VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Koutaro Sato
JP AUTOMATON Writer
The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls mascot Pinya Korata is getting a $1,200 ceramic statue
The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls mascot Pinya Korata is getting a $1,200 ceramic statue (bizen ware statue). Only 15 of these statues will be produced and they will be available for 165,000 yen (roughly $1,170) each.
Over 1,400 digital 3D models of biological specimens have been released by a university in Japan
Japan's Kyushu University has released over 1,400 digital 3D biological specimens. The majority of the models fall under the CC BY 4.0 license, meaning it is possible for anyone to download and use them. A large percentage of the newly released models are of aquatic life, but there is still a diverse range of insects and plants.
Zombie of the Dot is a new zombie RPG from 428: Shibuya Scramble’s Jiro Ishii
Kemco has announced Zombie of the Dot, a new RPG being planned and supervised by game creator Jiro Ishii and developed by Hit-Point. Zombie of the Dot looks to focus more on the dramatic aspect of zombie-related works like the human drama between survivors.
Westernpunk RPG Armed Fantasia announced by Wild Arms creator
Armed Fantasia is a Westernpunk RPG that combines the aesthetic of the American West with magic, monsters called Anomalies, and long-lost cultures. Development for Armed Fantasia is being led by Wild Arms game designer and scenario writer Akifumi Kaneko.
The Splatoon 3 demo is already a source for speedruns and new techniques
Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere has become playable as of August 25. Despite the fact that the Splatfest itself has yet to begin, players have immediately started studying the game. Some players have also decided to do speedruns through the new tutorial.
Sakurai’s daily Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots come to an end after nearly 3 years of updates
Game creator Masahiro Sakurai has concluded his daily upload of screenshots from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Sakurai began posting one screenshot each day starting in December of 2019, and after continuing for roughly 2 years and 8 months, announced on August 23 (JST) that the project has come to an end.
Former Nintendo developer spots a game they directed being used without permission in a mobile game ad
Former Nintendo employee and game creator Takaya Imamura spotted a mobile game ad using an image from a Nintendo game without permission and took to Twitter to express his bewilderment. The image in the ad looks to be from Steel Diver: Sub Wars, a game that was developed during Imamura’s time at the company.
Ninja Slayer game gets a sudden name change on Steam because some weren’t aware it was related to the series
The name of the Ninja Slayer tie-in game AREA 4643 has been changed. The new title is NINJASLAYER: AREA 4643, and it was changed because of the number of people that didn’t know it was a Ninja Slayer game. “After watching RTA in Japan and seeing nobody realize that this was a Ninja Slayer game, we added the title.”
A new iteration of the Tokyo fantasy game BLACK STELLA is in development
A new title in the BLACK STELLA series is in development. It will be available on iOS and Android and is scheduled to release in the spring of 2023. The title is set to be the successor to BLACK STELLA Iи:FernØ, a mobile game that will soon be ending its service.
RTA in Japan: Viewers of a My Summer Vacation speedrun join the game’s characters in morning gymnastics
During the Japanese speedrunning event RTA in Japan Summer 2022, there was a speedrun of the game Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey-. A scene from the event showing attendees performing morning gymnastics together has become popular on Twitter in Japan.
Splatoon 3: Was the Splattershot nerfed from a 3-hit kill to a 4-hit kill weapon? New footage sparks a discussion
After the latest Splatoon 3 Direct, fans began discussing if the Splattershot would now take 4 hits to confirm a kill, and “スシ４確” (Splattershot 4 confirm) even became a trending word on Twitter in Japan.
Bridget boosts Guilty Gear Strive’s player count as the character’s gender identity becomes a hot topic
Ark System Works has released DLC character Bridget as part of Season Pass 2 for the fighting game Guilty Gear -Strive-. Possibly as a result of Bridget’s debut, the Steam version of the game has seen a huge surge in players.
Touhou Project fan app Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai sees positive reception on Steam
Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai features Koishi in the role of a desktop pet. The app also includes a chat function where Koishi will reply to certain words that are typed into the chat window. There is even an online chat function where you can interact with other users of the app.
CyberConnect2 CEO’s game development manga Chaser Game is being turned into a live-action TV series
CyberConnect2 has announced the live-action TV series Chaser Game. The show is scheduled to premiere in Japan on September 8. Chaser Game revolves around a game creator who has been promoted to a management position after working as a developer for 9 years.
Gigabash launches with a pricing error on PS Store. The second game in around a week to face this issue [Update]
Gigabash launched for PS4, PS5, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). However, it quickly became apparent that the game was listed on the PlayStation Store at an incorrect price, which the company acknowledged on Twitter. This is the second game in around a week to face this issue.
Daigo Umehara is partnering with Hit Box, the maker of popular all-button arcade controllers
Professional gamer Daigo Umehara announced that he has entered a new partnership with Hit Box, bringing together the biggest name in Japan’s professional gaming scene and the most popular name in all-button arcade controllers.
The new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer shows Eelektross standing upright in a return to the Pokémon’s roots
The appearance of the electric eel Pokémon Eelektross in a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has grabbed the attention of fans. The 3D Eelektross model has been reworked, and to the joy of players who noticed, is back to standing upright.
KUUKIYOMI: Consider It! ONLINE now supports private matches
G-MODE has brought a new large-scale update to their Steam Early Access title KUUKIYOMI: Consider It! ONLINE which adds the long-awaited support of private matches. The games challenge players to read the room in a variety of situations.
Lost Epic resumes sales on the PS Store after being delisted due to a pricing error
One or Eight and Team EARTH WARS have resumed sales of the PS4/PS5 version of Lost Epic after correcting its price. The game was released on July 28 but when it became apparent that it was listed on the PlayStation Store at an incorrect price, the game was temporarily delisted.
An official Splatoon quiz was held in Japan but Nintendo got one of their own questions wrong
Nintendo held a Splatoon Quiz event in Japan but Nintendo ended up apologizing for getting one of their own questions wrong. Diehard Splatoon fans were quick to point out the mistake on Twitter just after the quiz ended.