VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Taijiro Yamanaka
JP AUTOMATON senior writer
The Steam JRPG Sale is now live until March 21. Yakuza: Like a Dragon & Monster Hunter Rise are over 30% off
The Steam JRPG Sale is now live until March 21. Yakuza: Like a Dragon & Monster Hunter Rise are over 30% off. Contrary to the event’s name, non-JRPG titles are being discounted as well.
Game developers explain the little tricks players don’t notice that improve gameplay
Game developers explain the little tricks players don’t notice that improve gameplay. “In Dishonored 2, NPCs don't strike as often when you turn your back on them,” says Arkane Studios’ Laurent Couvidou.
Japanese PS Store now accepts IARC ratings, making it easier to release games in Japan
SIE confirmed to us that the Japanese PlayStation Store now accepts IARC ratings in addition to the existing CERO ratings. Please note that this applies to download-only games.
Devil May Cry 5 producer Matt Walker leaves Capcom
Devil May Cry 5 producer Matt Walker has left Capcom and joined the indie studio Camouflaj. Matt Walker joined Capcom in 2010 and was active at the studio as a production manager and producer.
Bandai Namco to raise base salary by an average of 50,000 yen (around $430) a month
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that the company will raise its employees’ base salaries by an average of 50,000 yen (around $430) a month starting April 2022.
Taipei 3D action game Dusk Diver 2 released on Steam
Anime-style beat ’em up action game Dusk Diver 2 released on Steam. The Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions are also available in Asia.
Babylon’s Fall x NieR: Automata collaboration announced
Babylon’s Fall x NieR: Automata collaboration announced. Cosmetic items that allow players to dress up as 2B, 9S, A2, Commander White, and Operator will be available.
Bayonetta 2 director is working on Street Fighter 6 as a game designer
Bayonetta 2 director Yusuke Hashimoto is working on Street Fighter 6 as a game designer. Street Fighter 6 was recently announced along with a teaser trailer.
Capcom Fighting Collection includes Darkstalkers games never before released in the West
Written by. Ryuki Ishii based on the original Japanese article (original article’s publication date: 2022-02-21 16:10 JST) Capcom has announced a new compilation title called Capcom Fighting Collection for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). It’s a collection of…
Street Fighter 6 announced
Capcom has officially announced that Street Fighter 6 is in development. Further information will be revealed this summer.
Japanese horror game Shadow Corridor 2 officially announced
Japanese horror game Shadow Corridor 2 officially announced. The game is being crowdfunded to make an even more immersive experience.
PUZZLE & DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition launching February 19
PUZZLE & DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition launching February 19. The game marks the 10th anniversary of the PUZZLE & DRAGONS series.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition features modified 3D models with slimmer faces
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition features modified 3D models with slimmer faces. Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is a remaster of the 1999 RPG Chrono Cross originally released for the PlayStation.
Capcom opens countdown website hinting at new announcement
Capcom opens countdown website hinting at new announcement. The website only shows the remaining time, but the URL does indicate that the countdown is for a video game.
Babylon’s Fall free trial version coming to PS platforms in late February
Babylon’s Fall free trial version coming to PlayStation platforms in late February. The premium battle pass for the first season of Babylon’s Fall will be available for free.
How do you stop a cat from warming itself on your new game console?
How do you stop a cat from warming itself on your new game console? One Reddit user seeks advice from fellow gamers.
Online PvP deckbuilder Duelists of Eden announced for Steam
Online PvP deckbuilder Duelists of Eden announced for Steam. It’s based on One Step From Eden, with a focus on online PvP with rollback netcode.
Square Enix’s Estab Life: Unity Memories will be a F2P action RPG set in Tokyo
Square Enix’s Estab Life: Unity Memories will be a F2P action RPG set in Tokyo. Estab Life is a multimedia project spearheaded by Goro Taniguchi, director of the Code Geass series.
There’s now a Gaming Tumbler and Gaming Bottle available for sale
There’s now a Gaming Tumbler and Gaming Bottle available for sale. These products help keep gamers hydrated while gaming.
Free pixel art asset store DOTOWN is now open. Ex-Nintendo designer’s new project
Free pixel art asset store DOTOWN is now open. It's a new project from ex-Nintendo designer Takashi Maeda, and all assets are free to download. Commercial use is allowed.
Bright Memory: Infinite costume DLC free giveaway likely contributed to population growth on Steam
Bright Memory: Infinite costume DLC free giveaway likely contributed to population growth on Steam. According to a spokesperson for PLAYISM, sales have increased substantially in the past few days.
Sega arcade owner GiGO acquires yet another competitor Takarajima
Sega arcade owner GENDA GiGO acquires yet another competitor Takarajima. GENDA GiGO recently made headlines by announcing its plan to rename all domestic amusement venues under the Sega brand to GiGO