VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Sayoko Narita
JP AUTOMATON writer
3D RPG development tool RPG Developer Bakin announced by the developers of Petit Computer
RPG Developer Bakin is a 3D RPG development tool that boasts not requiring any programming and allows users to enjoy making RPGs through its intuitive controls and sophisticated features. Bakin is being made by the developers of Petit Computer.
Creator of Yu-Gi-Oh! Kazuki Takahashi has passed away
Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi has passed away at age 60, NHK reports. On July 6 at around 10:30 am (JST), his body was found floating off the coast of Nago city in Okinawa prefecture. He was wearing snorkeling gear at the time.
An infinitely spawning poo feature causes issues in a Japanese indie game
An infinitely spawning poo feature causes serious issues in a Japanese indie game called I’m going to die if I don’t eat sushi!. We asked the developer why they added such a feature in the first place.
Capcom is seeing a sharp increase in sales on Steam
During Capcom’s last fiscal year which ended in March of 2022, the company saw sales via Steam increase by 62.5% over the previous year to a tune of 17.2 billion yen (roughly $126 million). This accounted for 15.6% of the company’s overall sales.
What is your variety indie game score? An indie dev/publisher releases a checklist
Indie game developer and publisher Akupara Games has released a checklist on Twitter asking, “What is your VARIETY indie game score?” The list they created contains 100 popular indie games, and by checking off the titles that you have played, you’ll get to find out your “indie gamer score.”
Translators in Japan discuss the importance of LQA in video games
Japanese game translator Yosei Muto recently took to Twitter to discuss the importance of LQA in the game development process. The series of tweets drew responses from game developers, translators, and others who are informed about the industry.
Elden Ring update adds a map marker for a certain crater to help players not get lost
Elden Ring's patch 1.05 includes hidden changes not mentioned in the patch notes. For example, the location of the Starfall Crater will now be clearly marked on the map, and the game even displays a message saying a marking was added.
Cutscene modification in Elden Ring grabs fans’ attention as they try to figure out what it could mean
It looks like the appearance of a certain boss in Elden Ring has been modified during a cutscene with the previous patch 1.04. Whether intentional or not, it’s grabbed fans’ attention as they try to figure out what it could mean.
Did Melania learn her kick from Sekiro’s Senpou Temple monks? The inherited animations of Elden Ring
Elden Ring’s Melania looks to have a kick attack that appeared in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. A recent video that popped up online comparing the kicks has been gathering attention, but it’s not the only move in Elden Ring that has roots in past titles.
Elden Ring players discover how to kill Melina during gameplay, even if only temporarily
Elden Ring’s Melina, an important character that helps players across their journey, has been killed by a cruel Tarnished. While it’s normally not possible to attack Melina, with a bit of ingenuity, a method for defeating her was discovered.
Hideki Kamiya says those who played Bayonetta 1 and 2 will get 100 times more enjoyment out of Bayonetta 3
It sounds like Bayonetta 3 is going to have deep story connections with the first two titles in the series for experienced fans to enjoy. The game’s executive director Hideki Kamiya recently took to his personal Twitter account to discuss the topic which we’re going to break down here.
Acquire’s “DesiredGameRevival” hashtag gets flooded with posts unrelated to Acquire’s games
Acquire’s “復活してほしいゲーム”(DesiredGameRevival) hashtag gets flooded with posts unrelated to Acquire’s games. It can be difficult to squeeze context into a hashtag, and users that just happened to see the hashtag without knowing where it came from would have no idea it was originally meant to be about Acquire games.
How do you pronounce “Mario”? A linguist gives his thoughts on the topic
There is a difference in the way that the name of Nintendo’s mascot character, Mario, is pronounced in American English compared to British English. Thomas from the YouTube channel Thomas Game Docs has enlisted the assistance of a linguist in investigating the correct way to pronounce the name.
Why are games taking longer and longer to develop? Japanese developers discuss on Twitter
A discussion broke out on Twitter in Japan looking into the reasons why video games are taking longer and longer to develop. Listening to developers involved in making games shows it’s more complicated than simply needing more time or hands on deck to take care of everything.
Elon Musk revealed his Elden Ring build and was thrashed by Twitter users
Elon Musk took to Twitter to unveil his Elden Ring build to the public, but users on Twitter were swift and merciless in their criticism of said build. But is the build itself really that bad?
Why Spinda can’t be sent from Pokémon BDSP to Pokémon Home
The Pokémon Company has revealed that restrictions have been placed on moving Spinda between games using Pokémon Home. According to users looking into the matter, the issue is a technical hurdle revolving around how the games place Spinda’s spots.
Elon Musk seemingly finishes Elden Ring using a build that drew criticism
It sounds like Elon Musk has completed Elden Ring after tweeting high praise for the game on May 22 saying, “Elden Ring, experienced in its entirety, is the most beautiful art I have ever seen.”
Pokémon GO’s Remote Raid Pass bundle has seen a sudden price increase and players aren’t pleased
The price of a bundle of three Remote Raid Passes in Pokémon GO was raised to 300, an increase of 50 PokéCoins. This update was met with a mixed reaction from players, most of whom expressed disappointment.
Elden Ring players discuss if the game is worthy of its 96 Metascore
Elden Ring players have recently been discussing if the game is worthy of its high Metascore on Metacritic, and opinions appear to be divided.
Elden Ring – Put your foes to sleep all across the Lands Between & see their sleeping faces
Elden Ring - Give your foes a well-deserved good night's rest with the sleep status and see their sleeping faces. Even a powerful monster is cute when it sleeps.
Elden Ring’s map is silently being revised during updates
Elden Ring’s in-game map has been getting slight tweaks as the game has been updated. YouTuber illusory wall has compiled these changes and explained them in a video.
Japanese train station recreated in stunning detail using Unreal Engine 5
3D Environment/Prop Artist Lorenzo Drago has managed to recreate a train station in Toyama, Japan, in stunning detail using Unreal Engine 5.