VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Sayoko Narita
JP AUTOMATON writer
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet speedruns are already hitting some impressive times
Speedrunning leaderboard site Speedrun.com has begun accepting run submissions for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and there are already multiple times of around 5 and a half hours. These runs put the potential of new Pokémon Flamigo on full display.
FromSoftware announced Armored Core VI and now gamers are trying to figure out what Armored Core even is
The latest title in the Armored Core series, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, was recently announced to the excitement of long-time fans. On the other hand, those familiar with FromSoftware’s more recent works have been trying to figure out just what kind of game Armored Core even is.
Armored Core titles aren’t easy to access these days
FromSoftware announced Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon at The Game Awards. Longtime fans are excited, and those who have yet to experience the series can be seen showing their interest in wanting to try it out. But there’s a problem. The previous Armored Core titles are hard to even access.
Anime song singer Ichiro Mizuki has passed away
Ichiro Mizuki, a Japanese singer best known for his work on anime songs, passed away on December 6 due to lung cancer. He was 74 years old.
Horror game PIEN & PAON plus has its monsters labeled as nude by Steam
The developer of PIEN & PAON plus revealed that the Steam review has determined the PIEN, the monster of the game, is nude. We spoke with the game's developer to learn more about what this means for the PIEN and the game.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Player discovers a technique for running faster by using 2 Joy-Con
A technique has been discovered in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to make the player character run faster. The surprisingly simple method involves using the joysticks of two controllers at the same time.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s “locked face expression bug” creates some bizarre moments
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has an issue where player characters’ facial expressions are being locked into place. It has players’ facial expressions frozen in place in a variety of situations, creating some bizarre scenes.
Former Square Enix employee arrested on suspicion of insider trading
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has announced the arrest of a former Square Enix employee on suspicion of insider trading. According to Nippon TV NEWS, they are suspected of purchasing stock in Aiming before it was officially announced that the company would be working on Dragon Quest Tact.
Browser-based bubble simulator Bubbles is drawing attention for its realistic bubble physics
Bubbles is a simulator that lets players make, touch, and play with bubbles right in their web browser. It was made by saharan who is developing numerous projects while studying as a graduate student at Tokyo University.
Sword Art Online-style fan-made app launcher is praised by users on Steam
SAO Utils 2: Progressive is a customizable 3D app launcher for PC inspired by popular light novel and anime series Sword Art Online. It has proven to be a very popular tool, both in terms of its Sword Art Online-style design and its practical use.
Like a Dragon 8: More celebrity cameos revealed on a Japanese radio program
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio representative Masayoshi Yokoyama has revealed that Utamaru of RHYMESTER and Risa Unai, would be appearing in Like a Dragon 8.
Genshin Impact’s Nahida generates record revenue, according to third-party sales data site
HoYoverse recently released Genshin Impact’s version 3.2 update. As part of the update, Nahida was added to the game. Not only is the adorable Nahida a character beloved by many players, but she also appears to be driving growth in the game’s revenue.
Elden Ring’s success boosts Kadokawa’s gaming division profits by a staggering 1,116%
Kadokawa has released its financial results for the 2nd quarter ended September 30, 2022. Due in large part to the massive success of Elden Ring, developed by Kadokawa subsidiary FromSoftware, the operating profit of the gaming division increased by 1116% over the same period in the previous financial year.
Arc System Works announces Two Jong Cell!! a bishoujo mahjong game with rule-altering abilities
Arc System Works has announced mahjong game Two Jong Cell!! for Japan. Two Jong Cell!! is a mahjong game where you use rule-altering abilities. You take on the role of a new transfer student at a school where mahjong is incredibly popular and encounter the six heroines of the game.
Tower of Fantasy is recruiting Localization Specialists but draws concerns over compensation
Tower of Fantasy's new Dev's Report introduces content in the Ver. 2.0 update and a notice regarding their initiative to improve the game's localization via a Localization Specialist program. However, users have been quick to express their concerns regarding said program.
Starfield’s enormous amount of dialogue had a Cyberpunk 2077 localizer liken it to Frieza showing up in DBZ
Cyberpunk 2077' localizer reacted to Todd Howard's remark about Starfield having over 250,000 dialogue lines. “This is like Frieza showing up after you just got done taking on Raditz and Nappa.”
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Lynels can be disarmed, leaving them defenseless
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild player discovers that Lynels can be disarmed, leaving them defenseless. The player who found the method to disarm Lynels explains how to do it.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak adds Goocoo (Gu-Ku) Plush, and passionate fans are overjoyed
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s free Title Update 2 adds Goocoo Plush. Goocoo (Gu-Ku) is a duck character whose return was prayed for by one player who previously crafted and upgraded 1,000 Origami Axes in the hopes of being given a chance to meet Goocoo again.
With Apple increasing in-app purchase prices in select regions, Azur Lane and others announce how they plan to adapt
With Apple’s recent announcement of price increases on apps and in-app purchases on the App Store in select regions, iOS game developers and publishers in Japan have started notifying players of their plans to deal with the change.
Scientist creates playable Pokémon overworld using a neural network
Ollin Boer Bohan, a deep learning scientist at NVIDIA, has created a playable Pokémon overworld that is generated by a neural network. The demo creates visuals that resemble a Pokémon game and anyone can try it out for themselves via a web browser.
Fire Emblem Engage protagonist’s quirky hairdo is mocked by fans
Nintendo announced Fire Emblem Engage during the latest Nintendo Direct. While a huge number of fans were overjoyed by the announcement of the newest entry in the beloved series, there were a number who couldn’t help but be curious about the design and color scheme of the new protagonist.
Kadokawa chairman arrested for suspected involvement in Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office has arrested Kadokawa chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa. The arrest was made for suspected bribery in a corruption scandal revolving around the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics (JIJI.COM).