VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Nick Mosier
When not recoiling in fear at his massive backlog, Nick enjoys collecting retro games and translating bits of gaming history that never made it out of Japan.
JP to EN translator
Kirby’s Dream Buffet is somehow getting turned into a light novel
Kirby’s Dream Buffet has been announced as the next title in the Japanese-exclusive light novel series starring Kirby. The series features original stories and novelizations of classic games in the Kirby series.
Zero Wing: Is the game behind the meme any good?
It’s surprising to me that no one tried to cash in on any sort of port when you consider just how far Zero Wing permeated into gaming and internet culture. But now that it’s here, it would almost feel criminal not to give the game behind the meme a chance.
Street Fighter II AR minigame recreates the classic bonus stage
Japanese beverage company Suntory is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Capcom’s Street Fighter II in a collaboration with their carbonated water brand “The Strong.” The collaboration AR minigame reimagines the classic car bonus stage in Street Fighter II.
“Beating” arcade-style games and the coveted 1CC
Between ports, retro revivals, indie games, and even an occasional release from big names like PlatinumGames, we gamers have tons of arcade and arcade-inspired games at our fingertips. These games tend to be short, but the game itself doesn’t dictate the completion terms. You do.
The Kirby characters that never left Japan
Kirby’s long-running light novel series contains over 20 books, including novelizations of fan favorite games, original stories, and even a standalone version of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land. These books introduce a number of new characters and locales not seen in any other Kirby media.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has recreated Edo for players to explore on their mobile devices
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has released Hyper Edohaku to the Apple App Store in Japan. The app contains a 3D recreation of Ryogoku-Hirokoji, Edo’s entertainment district.
Konami is bringing the asymmetric action game Obakeidoro! to Steam under a new name
Konami looks to be publishing a Steam version of Obakeidoro! under the name Bail or Jail. The game was originally released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019 by Free Style.
Deathsmiles I & II coming to Steam on June 23, preorders open for Steam Physical Version in Japan
Deathsmiles I & II is coming to Steam on June 23, along with a physical Steam version releasing in Japan that includes DLC characters, a soundtrack, and other items.
A new Monster Rancher game is in the works for smartphones
A new Monster Rancher game is in the works for smartphones. Classic monsters from Monster Rancher 1 and 2 are set to appear, along with a brand-new type of monster.
Give Sol Cresta time to marinate and it will take you on a fantastic ride
Sol Cresta has a depth to it that isn’t immediately apparent, and if you have an interest in shooters or action games, it's definitely worth your time.
Tekken producer Harada reacts to viral Elden Ring mod for Tekken 7
A video showcasing a new Tekken 7 mod that adds Elden Ring characters to the game has gone viral. The mod was created by Tekken Mods and Twitter user Ultraboy, and as of this writing, the video they posted on…
Konami to host an indie game exhibition on June 26
Konami to host an indie game exhibition called Indie Games Connect 2022 on June 26. The event will be free for both attendees and developers looking to show off their games.
Chocobo GP players are reporting false starts and lap count issues online [Update]
Chocobo GP players are reporting false starts and lap count issues online. The official Japanese Chocobo GP Twitter account tweeted, “There are some issues arising in the game’s Chocobo GP mode that we are currently looking into."
EGRET II mini tabletop arcade cabinet now available in Japan
EGRET II mini tabletop arcade cabinet now available in Japan, comes loaded with 40 classic Taito titles spanning from 1978 to 1997.
A new Pokémon medal game from Sega coming to Japanese arcades this month
A new Pokémon medal game from Sega called Pokémon Corogarena is coming to Japanese arcades this month. The game looks to feature both physical and digital elements as players launch an unpredictable ball with little rubber spikes overtop a display of the playfield.
Abyss Memory is a high difficulty drawing game launching April 28
New details about Abyss Memory Fallen Angel and the Path of Magic has been announced. The game will be launching on the Nintendo Switch and Steam on April 28. A demo was also made available on February 24, 2022.
Turn an ordinary girl into the savior of the world in The World According to Girl
Turn an ordinary girl into the savior of the world in The World According to Girl when it launches on Steam February 23. The World According to Girl is a a “deck-building roguelike caring game.”
Needy Streamer Overload surpasses 200,000 sales and a troupe of buff dudes dance to celebrate
Needy Streamer Overload (known as NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE in Japan) surpasses 200,000 sales and a troupe of buff dudes dance to celebrate.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has surpassed 10 million downloads
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has surpassed 10 million downloads. And to celebrate passing the 10 million mark, Konami has announced plans for an in-game campaign where players will receive 1,000 gems for logging in.
Pokémon DP Sound Library makes the original soundtrack available for non-commercial use
Pokémon DP Sound Library makes the original soundtrack available for non-commercial use. The soundtrack has also been made available on YouTube.
A Japanese/English otaku phrase book announced in Japan
A Japanese/English otaku phrase book called Sekai ga Hirogaru Oshikatsu Eigo (世界が広がる 推し活英語) is coming to Japan. The book boasts having 330 words and 477 phrases and appears to have the English and Japanese side-by-side.
Ace Attorney characters recruited to teach Japan’s youth the dangers of marijuana
Ace Attorney characters recruited to teach Japan’s youth the dangers of marijuana as part of Capcom's cooperation with the local police enforcement in Osaka.