VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Verity Townsend
Automaton West Editor and translator. She has a soft spot for old-school Sierra adventure games and Final Fantasy VIII (yes, 8!). Can often be found hunting down weird forgotten games and finding out everything about them. Frequently muses about characters and lines from Metal Gear Solid and Disco Elysium. Aims to keep Automaton fresh and interesting with a wide variety of articles.
Nintendo Japan sued for power harassment and mental distress
On February 27, two former temporary employees of Nintendo Japan were awarded compensation for power harassment.
Street Fighter II gets new character in official browser game collab with Pocky
Street Fighter II Pocky Edition is a special mini version of the classic 1990s arcade game with a brand new character and a chocolate-themed twist.
Fox-eared Sephiroth tempts Cloud with noodles in brilliantly weird Final Fantasy VII tie-in
Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s release, Sephiroth has made a surprising appearance as a beguiling fox who convinces Cloud to eat udon.
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
Why do Japanese games like Pokémon represent poison using purple and not green?
Japanese game series like Mario and Pokémon often indicate poison using purple, while western games usually opt for green. We reveal why.
Neko Atsume cat-collecting game to get improved sequel
Marking the original cat collecting game's 10th anniversary, Neko Atsume 2 Kitty Collector will be out on Android and iOS in summer 2024.
Palworld: Disturbing secret about Pals’ appetite shocks players
Palworld players of Reddit react to a sinister secret that was hiding in plain sight in PocketPair's open world survival game.
Japanese dev names the real enemy of all game developers – insufficient memory
A recent post by a Japanese programmer about one persistent difficulty haunting developers over the decades has gone viral.
Tekken 8 producer explains how Asuka’s sense of humor is part of Osaka culture
Tekken 8 producer Katsuhiro Harada explains how a cutscene between Hwoarang and Asuka showcases the Manzai comedy culture of Osaka, Japan.
Ace Attorney art director reveals most popular characters based on Valentine’s Day haul
On Valentine's Day, fans of The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles sent their favorite characters chocolates but who was the most popular?
Yell swear words at a witch in this atmospheric indie horror game
Reminiscent of Deadly Premonition in its quirkiness, F*ck You Witch is a psychological horror game that combines Kazakh nomadic culture with swearing through your mic.
Fan video reveals why we need Phoenix Wright in Tekken 8
A viral fan-made video gives a tantalizing glimpse of what a Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney x Tekken 8 collaboration could look like- and the answer is glorious.
Delicious in Dungeon author surprises fans with immaculate gaming taste, mentions Disco Elysium and Papers, Please
Ryoko Kui, creator of hit manga Delicious in Dungeon, stuns fans with her avid love of various video games including RPGs, indie gems and cult classics.
Game and anime characters’ thighs are getting thicker- and Japanese fans are ok with that
Curvy girls with bigger thighs are on the increase in games and anime- with some existing characters like Rikka from GRIDMAN and vocaloid Hatsune Miku even getting redesigns.
Palworld meets Attack on Titan in this user’s massive city build
A Palworld player has built an impressive Attack on Titan inspired city in the popular Japanese open world survival game.
Final Fantasy’s original creator reveals why FFVII was released on PlayStation and not Nintendo 64
Hironobu Sakaguchi recently explained in an interview exactly why Final Fantasy VII never made it to the Nintendo 64, and what made Square go with Sony's PlayStation instead.
Cities Skylines player in Japan recreates driving license test course in-game
Cities: Skylines player impresses Japanese social media users with a detailed recreation of their driving school's exam course, prompting people to share memories of getting their license in Japan.
Palworld parents notice striking similarity between Pals and their toddlers
Is Palworld actually just a parent simulator? Some Palworld players have noticed that certain Pal behaviors remind them of small children.
This turn-based strategy game involves rabbit farts and medieval manuscripts
Screaming toads, healing cats, and deadly snails. Yaza Games's Inkulinati to get a full release across all major platforms on February 22nd.
Palworld: How to build a floating base in the sky
Palworld player in Japan reveals how to channel Hayao Miyazaki's beloved Laputa Castle in the Sky and build a floating base.
Why is Japan the world’s biggest market for location-based games like Pokémon Go and Dragon Quest Walk?
Mobile games that use the player’s real-life location like Pokémon Go, Dragon Quest Walk and Monster Hunter Now are highly popular in Japan but why? Play data holds the answer.
Bayonetta artist shares stunning Tekken 8 concept art
We take a look at how Mari Shimazaki's designs for Reina, Jun and Asuka in Tekken 8 fit their personalities.