VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Yuki Kurosawa
JP AUTOMATON Editor
Free socks are being given away to those who purchase PlayStation Store cards at Japanese convenience stores
The Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart is holding a PlayStation Store gift card campaign. Customers who purchase either the 10,000 yen or 15,000 yen value gift cards will receive a coupon that can be exchanged for a pair of socks.
Clock Tower inspired indie horror game Soukaishin is in development
Japanese YouTuber Gatchman has announced Soukaishin (葬回診), a new horror game about a girl trying to escape from a terrifying hospital. The game is set to launch in 2022 for mobile devices.
Nintendo Switch games are being used for fraud on Japanese CtoC marketplace Mercari [Update]
Japanese marketplace Mercari has updated its guidelines to state that all sales of Nintendo Switch download cards/codes are now prohibited to prevent fraud.
Toylogic’s co-op shooter Glitch Busters: Stuck On You announced
Glitch Busters: Stuck On You is a third-person shooting/action game for up to 4 players. The main gimmick of the game are the actions that make use of magnets.
Kaguya-Sama and Mahjong Soul collaboration doesn’t include Secretary Chika. Fans speculate “Secretary” is subject to censorship in China [Update]
The Kaguya-Sama and Mahjong Soul collaboration doesn’t include Secretary Chika Fujiwara. Fans speculate “Secretary” is subject to censorship in China, so we asked our company's staff members from China about the matter.
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch [Update]
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch. El Shaddai initially launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2011, followed by a PC release in 2021.
The anticipated blue-collar life simulator Nobody is set to launch this fall
The anticipated blue-collar life simulator Nobody – The Turnaround is set to launch this fall on Steam. Players will engage in a variety of manual labor jobs and experience a tough life in the big city.
Floppy sumo wrestlers battle it out in the free Unreal Sumou
Unreal Sumou is a sumo wrestling game where the goal is to knock your opponent out of the ring. It’s hard to predict how the wrestlers will move as they flop and fold over their own bodies, but it’s certainly a funny sight.
Livestreaming the same game is better than switching to a popular title, recent study in Japan suggests
A recent research paper suggests that it’s better for a livestreamer to keep streaming the same video game instead of switching over to a more popular title, in terms of their channel’s growth. At least, in the short term.
A puzzle game inspired by Resident Evil 4’s inventory management announced
A puzzle game inspired by Resident Evil 4’s inventory management called Save Room – Organization Puzzle has been announced for Steam.
Behind-the-scenes video game stories are being revealed using the “Actually, that was me” hashtag
Behind-the-scenes video game stories are being revealed using the “あれ実は私なんです (Actually, that was me)” hashtag. From the Monster Hunter series to Super Mario Bros merchandise.
Japanese Fortnite YouTuber Nekokun arrested for cannabis possession
Japanese Fortnite YouTuber Nekokun arrested for cannabis possession. With a heavy focus on Fortnite content, the channel has nearly 900,000 subscribers as of this writing.
/r/place experiment contains tiny Among Us crewmates hidden throughout the canvas
/r/place experiment contains tiny Among Us crewmates hidden throughout the canvas like some kind of subliminal messaging.
Punihi Loader 2 is an indie mecha action game coming to Steam from a 2-person dev team
Punihi Loader 2 revolves around 3rd person mecha battles, where the mecha are piloted by cute and mysterious creatures called Punihi. A demo version is set to release this summer.
Cat-like creatures battle it out in Nyaaaanvy, coming to Steam Early Access on April 22
Nyaaaanvy is entering Steam Early Access on April 22. Players control cat-like creatures called Nyanvy for competitive butt-sumo action.
Players are sad about no kissing in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
While Kirby and the Forgotten Land is receiving high praise, some players are lamenting the loss of the kissing mechanic. Kirby can still spread the healing powers of his meals with Bandana Waddle Dee, but this time it’s done through a high five.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land challenged its developers to get the difficulty just right
Kirby and the Forgotten Land challenged its developers to get the difficulty just right. The team's desire to not torment Kirby made configuring enemy placements difficult.
Chinese town-building sim Ballads of Hongye announced for Steam
Chinese game developer Seasun Games has announced Ballads of Hongye for Steam, with a release planned for the summer of 2022.
Dragalia Lost’s main story to wrap up in July with service ending at a later date
Cygames and Nintendo have announced that service for Dragalia Lost is coming to an end. The main story will be wrapping up in July of this year with service for the game shutting down at a later date.
Tap Ninja -Idle Game is a free clicker game that’s gaining popularity on Steam
For a new indie game, Tap Ninja -Idle Game looks to be off to a promising start. This free clicker game has players use well-timed taps to defeat the samurai that stand in the way of their constantly running ninja.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes get Wonder Trades, reigniting excitement for the game
Ver 1.3.0 of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl adds the Global Wonder Station. With the GWS, players have access to what’s called a Wonder Trade.
The DioField Chronicle is a new real-time strategy RPG from Square Enix
The DioField Chronicle is a real-time strategy RPG from Square Enix set to release in 2022 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).