VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Sayoko Narita
JP AUTOMATON writer
Splatoon 3 lets boyish Inklings wear skirts, so players can gear up how they please
Splatoon 3 is now available, and the community is already buzzing about changes around clothing in the series. No matter what appearance players choose for their character, they now have more freedom when choosing what clothing they want to wear.
Steam’s Japanese language userbase share is trending upward again as PC gaming continues to grow in the country
Valve has released their Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for August 2022. An especially interesting piece of data within it shows an increase in the share of users who have their language set to Japanese.
Is slightly modified PS5 hardware releasing soon? One retailer suggests a new PS5 model number is on the way
One retailer in Japan posted a notice giving a release date for a slightly modified version of the PlayStation 5. While details about what’s different are unknown, the model number of this updated PS5 will be “CFI-1200,” and it’s scheduled to be available starting September 15 in Japan.
Bloodborne Kart adds Father Gascoigne to its roster
Game developer Lilith Walther has provided a status update on her Bloodborne fangame, Bloodborne Kart. In addition to new gameplay videos, it was also revealed that Father Gascoigne will be a playable character.
Ninja Slayer game sees a massive sales boost after a speedrunning event and a name change
The official Twitter account for the cyberpunk ninja novel Ninja Slayer has reported that the tie-in game NINJASLAYER: AREA 4643 received a massive boost in sales over the past week. According to their tweet, the recent name change, and increased recognition are being reflected in the sales.
Where in Japan is Pokémon’s Vermilion City modeled after? An official video reignites a decades-old debate
The Pokémon Company has announced that next year’s Pokémon World Championships will be held in Yokohama, Japan. But while fans were excited to see that the event will be coming to Japan, some trainers were surprised by the video suggesting that Vermilion City is based on Yokohama.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Yiga Clan members discovered to be identity thieves
The disguises worn by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Yiga Clan members aren’t random, but the members masquerading as other NPCs. A Reddit user and YouTuber has taken pictures in the game of Yiga members in disguise and painstakingly tracked down the NPCs whose identities they’ve stolen.
Japanese politician apologizes for saying kids would get bored of video games after 3 hours
Ken Akamatsu, the manga artist turned politician in Japan, apologizes for saying kids would get bored of video games after 3 hours. The controversial remark stems from a concern the politician has about video games being made out to be the bad guy.
Tower of Fantasy players thought “JP Fuc Test Server” was an insult, prompting devs to explain its meaning
Tower of Fantasy official Twitter account provided an explanation regarding the name of the "JP Fuc Test Server" that a portion of the Japanese playerbase took as an insult.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Grusha has spellbound fans with his beauty
The Pokémon Company recently revealed new information regarding the upcoming mainline titles Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This includes the reveal of Grusha, a new gym leader who has exploded in popularity and become the subject of a surge of Pokémon fanart.
Popular Japanese visual novel Alice’s Warped Wonderland is coming to Switch
Alice’s Warped Wonderland:Recollection is a Nintendo Switch version of the horror text-adventure game Alice’s Warped Wonderland. The original version found success in Japan for its unique brand of charm.
A new title in the Fatal Fury series has been announced by SNK
A new title in the Fatal Fury series has been announced by SNK. In the teaser trailer, we can see some key art for the game and characters that look to be the series staples such as Billy Kane and Geese Howard.
The NieR:Automata secret church is now a meme, with mods for Mario 64, MGS3, and more
The “secret church” that has been at the center of attention in the NieR: Automata community over the past few weeks has become an internet meme. The mass amount of excitement generated by the NieR: Automata mod has led to secret doors and churches being inserted into completely unrelated games.
A Minecraft cow born from chaos is covered with seemingly every texture in the game
A cow covered with “seemingly all the textures in the game” has unexpectedly appeared in one player’s Minecraft world. It seems to have been spawned due to a child playing the game with tons of mods activated. We decided to reach out to the original poster to learn more.
Elden Ring is tagged as “Relaxing” on Steam. What could be more relaxing than kicking back in the Lands Between?
When it comes to Elden Ring, most people tend to think of its dark setting and high difficulty. But Steam users seem to have a different idea and have been tagging the game as “Relaxing.” Whether or not players are doing it as a joke or stating how they actually feel, it did get users on Reddit talking about the more relaxing side of Elden Ring.
Elden Ring’s “Turtle Pope” Miriel continues to be revered by fans
In the period since Elden Ring first launched, one character who has continued to be adored by fans is the friendly NPC Miriel, Pastor of Vows. In this article, we will look at the extent to which players have held Miriel in high regard, from the time of the game’s release until now.
Strip down opponents in Morodashi Sumo when it comes to Steam in August
Strip down opponents in Morodashi Sumo when it comes to Steam in August. The competitor who successfully removes their opponent’s mawashi (loincloth) and achieves “morodashi” (exposing their privates) is crowned the victor.
VOIDCRISIS is bringing tower offense mech battles to Steam Early Access on August 4
VOIDCRISIS is a tower offense game that supports cooperative online multiplayer and is an original title from the Osaka, Japan based Hexadrive, a studio founded by former Capcom developer Masakazu Matsushita.
Massage Freaks is a bishoujo rhythm game coming to Nintendo Switch August 4
Massage Freaks is a rhythm game where players perform massages on various girls. By using the hidden massage techniques, players will relieve customers of their troubles and increase their affection toward the protagonist.
Mobile game developer revealed that halving in-game ads simply halved their profits
Japanese solo game developer Yanase experimented with reducing the frequency of ads that appeared in their mobile games to unsatisfactory results. We reached out to Yanase to learn more.
Kojima Productions protests the spread of fake news following the circulation of a false rumor regarding Hideo Kojima
Kojima Productions took to Twitter to protest the spread of fake news and false information. The unusual message came after false rumors involving studio head Hideo Kojima began circulating online.
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series launches to an extremely positive reception on Steam
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a remastered collection consisting of 1997’s Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil for PC and modern consoles. While the game was released just a few days ago, it’s already pulling in positive user reviews that rank it among the platform’s finest.