VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Taijiro Yamanaka
JP AUTOMATON senior writer
DNF Duel is getting an open beta test on PS4/PS5 starting on December 17
DNF Duel is getting an open beta test on PS4/PS5 starting on December 17. DNF Duel is a fighting game featuring characters from the online action RPG Dungeon Fighter Online.
Vtuber comes to life in Vtuber Maid Ramie announced for Switch and Steam
Vtuber Maid Ramie visual novel announced for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Live together with a Vtuber maid girl. The Switch version comes out in December, followed by the Steam version in January.
Capcom Arcade Stadium sees an explosion in concurrent users on Steam
Capcom Arcade Stadium sees an explosion in concurrent users on Steam, most likely due to bots hunting for Steam Trading Cards.
Kunio-kun’s Three Kingdoms themed game to release on Dec. 16 in Japan
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms to release on Dec. 16 in Japan (Nintendo Switch). The PS4 and PC (Steam) version of River City Saga: Three Kingdoms (Kunio-kun no Sangokushi dayo Zen’in Shuugou!)
will launch in April 2022 or later.
Marvelous unveils the TRYDECK in arcades across Japan
Marvelous unveils the TRYDECK prize machine in arcades across Japan. They describe the TRYDECK as being a successor to the TRYPOD that introduces a new way to use mechanical arms.
Arkanoid – Eternal Battle announced, “a fully modernized version” of Taito’s classic IP
Arkanoid - Eternal Battle announced, “a fully modernized version” of Taito’s classic IP. The development is being handled by Pastagames, a French studio known for titles such as Rayman Legends (the Switch version) and Pang Adventures.
DNF DUEL new trailer revealed: Dungeon Fighter Online-based 2.5D fighting game
DNF DUEL new trailer revealed: Dungeon Fighter Online-based 2.5D fighting game. An Official Japanese Twitter account and English Facebook account have opened in conjunction with the release of the trailer.
Explore a Japanese-style town in Little Kitty, Big City
Explore a Japanese-style town in Little Kitty, Big City. Cat-adventure game Little Kitty, Big City is planned to release on PC (Steam) and consoles in 2022.
Medabots trademark is in dispute between an NFT game developer and Imagineer
Medabots trademark is in dispute between an NFT game developer and Imagineer. The EU Trademark Court ruled in favor of Imagineer.
Twitch is now available on Nintendo Switch
Twitch is now available on Nintendo Switch and and features all the functions you would expect from a Twitch app.
The Tomorrow Children is coming back. Q-Games acquires the IP rights from SIE
The Tomorrow Children is coming back. Q-Games acquires the IP rights from SIE. The Tomorrow Children is a free-to-play online multiplayer game released in 2016 for PS4. The service ended just one year later in 2017.
Digital board game Let’s Play! Oink Games to release in 2021 for Nintendo Switch
Digital board game Let’s Play! Oink Games to release in 2021 for Nintendo Switch. Three board games are confirmed to be included: Deep Sea Adventure, Startups, and Moon Adventure.
Play-to-Earn, NFT-based mech game MetalCore announced, will feature 100 player combat
Play-to-Earn, NFT-based mech game MetalCore announced, will feature 100 player combat. Everything from mechs, to weapons, to cosmetics and blueprints will be certified unique as NFTs that can be bought and sold on an open market.
PlatinumGames’ Sol Cresta delayed until 2022. It will feature Caravan Mode and vertical screen support
PlatinumGames’ Sol Cresta delayed until 2022. It will feature Caravan Mode and vertical screen support. Hideki Kamiya announced the delay in the recent " Very Sorry Stream."
Bombergirl PC open beta starts in Japan. A Bomberman MOBA spin-off
Bombergirl PC open beta starts in Japan. Bombergirl is a Bomberman MOBA spin-off game. An open beta was previously held in January but ended early due to technical issues.
UFO Robot Grendizer game will release in 2023 for PC/Consoles. 70’s hit anime series’ videogame adaptation
UFO Robot Grendizer game will release in 2023 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. It is a videogame adaptation of 70's hit anime.
Bright Memory: Infinite will release on Nov. 11, free for those who own Episode 1
Bright Memory: Infinite will release on Nov. 11, those who own Episode 1 can get it for free.
Konami will publish CYGNI, a twin-stick shmup by ex-Pixar animator
Konami will publish CYGNI, a twin-stick shmup by ex-Pixar animator. Konami has been actively working with indie games as of recently.
NFT Horror game The Bornless will include “NFT owners-only” mode
NFT Horror game The Bornless will include “NFT owners only” mode. The Bornless is a PvPvE/PvE horror game where players fight in a forest, trying to escape or defeat Orobas the demon.
Murder House’s Nintendo Switch icon is brimming with horror, becoming a hot topic
Puppet Combo's Murder House Nintendo Switch icon is brimming with horror, becoming a hot topic. The game was removed from the Nintendo eShop in Japan, possibly due to rating related issues.
Danganronpa series shipments exceed 5 million units, with the first game being the most shipped title
Danganronpa series shipments exceed 5 million units, with the first game being the most shipped title.
The PC version of the games are selling particularly well outside of Japan.
Elden Ring delayed until Feb.25. Network test will be held in November
Elden Ring delayed to Feb.25. Network test will be held in November. You'll be able to test out the online features on PS5/PS4/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One.