Slitterhead Q&A part 2 talks about Silent Hill’s UFO ending and creature design inspirations
Bokeh Game Studio has released part 2 of a Q&A session about their upcoming title Slitterhead where they answer fan questions.
VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
.Ryuki Ishii
Former JP AUTOMATON editor & former AUTOMATON WEST editor in chief (*until May 2023)
BitSummit 2022 will be open to the public for the first time since 2019
BitSummit 2022 will be open to the public for the first time since 2019. Submissions are now open thru April 15, and unlike last year, developers, publishers, and sponsors from outside of Japan are eligible to be at the event on-site.
Needy Streamer Overload surpasses 300,000 sales
Needy Streamer Overload has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide, publisher WSS Playground announced. Needy Streamer Overload is a streamer-raising adventure game that follows the daily life of Ame-chan, an aspiring live streamer with a desperate need for social acceptance.
Nijisanji VTuber apologizes for downloading pirated porn
Nijisanji VTuber Lauren Iroas apologizes for downloading pirated porn. One of the pornstars featured in the pirated videos, replied to Iroas, saying, “Please buy the video next time.”
Steampunk VR adventure game The Tale of Onogoro story & gameplay revealed [Update]
Steampunk VR adventure game The Tale of Onogoro story & gameplay revealed. The game will be compatible with Quest VR headsets and distributed via the Meta Quest Store when it launches in spring 2022.
VTuber Uruha Rushia released from hololive for contract violations
Cover Corporation has terminated its contract with Uruha Rushia, a former member of the VTuber group hololive, for contract violations.
Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is coming to the west this summer
Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is coming to the west this summer. Sign up for the Google Play Closed Beta is currently available.
NieR: Automata anime adaptation officially announced
Aniplex and Square Enix has officially announced that NieR: Automata is getting a TV anime adaptation.
Japanese game studio gives employees a day off to play Elden Ring
Japanese indie game studio PocketPair is granting its employees a day off on February 25 to play Elden Ring.
Final Fantasy XIV to resume free trial today following months-long suspension
Square Enix has announced that they will resume registration for the free trial of Final Fantasy XIV starting today on February 22. The registration for the free trial was temporarily suspended in December of 2021
Heaven Burns Red first impressions: punchline overdose waiting for tragedy
Heaven Burns Red first impressions. What I find most appealing about the game is not the story, the aesthetic, or the battle system, but the back-and-forth comedic banter between the characters.
Japanese “Gaming Sake” announced for those who like to drink and game
Japanese "Gaming Sake" called Gaming Rainbow announced for those who like to drink and game. According to a survey conducted by SakeBottlers, 60% of respondents said they sometimes drink alcoholic beverages while gaming at home.