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.
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.
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.