VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Yuki Kurosawa
JP AUTOMATON Editor
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin to feature reimagined classic areas from the series
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin to feature reimagined classic areas from the series such as FFX’s Mt. Gagazet and FFXIII’s Sunleth Waterscape.
Former Konami composer sued over payment dispute after a successful crowdfunding campaign
Former Konami composer sued over payment dispute after a successful crowdfunding campaign for a shoot ‘em up game called Steam Pilots.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons playing pharmacist designs realistic pharmacy in the game
One pharmacist uses their expertise to design a realistic pharmacy in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In order to learn more, we conducted an interview with the player.
Japanese online game to end service due to extreme overwork
Japanese online game Eiyu*Senki WW to end service due to extreme overwork. The game relied heavily on the work of one person.
Slitterhead Q&A video released: Silent Hill creator’s new horror action game
Silent Hill and Gravity Rush creator's new studio releases a Q&A video about their new horror action game Slitterhead.
Japanese pro gamer released from team for body shaming remarks [Update: another member has been released]
Japanese pro gamer Tanukana was released from her team after saying “men under 5' 6" don't deserve human rights," along with other body shaming remarks. [Update: another member has been released]
Pokémon Legends: Arceus fans want closure for Ingo
Pokémon Legends: Arceus fans want closure for Ingo, while some speculate that Ingo in Arceus is actually Emmet.
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster will be adjusted to correctly show Phantom Train Suplex sequence
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster will be adjusted to correctly show Phantom Train Suplex sequence. Square Enix recently tweeted what this iconic scene looks like in the game, but something was a little off.
Dead by Daylight players fearful of Sadako jump scares
Dead by Daylight’s Sadako already has players shuddering in fear with jump scares. Many Dead by Daylight players are now playing as Sadako in the game’s PTB and posting their reactions.
Mech action game Nimbus INFINITY enters Steam Early Access
Mech action game Nimbus INFINITY enters Steam Early Access. Nimbus INFINITY is a sequel to 2017’s Project Nimbus.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land has a “Wide Gordo” and fans have taken notice
Kirby and the Forgotten Land has a “Wide Gordo” and fans have taken notice. Gordo first appeared in Kirby’s Dream Land and has been a part of the series’ entire 30-year history.
Juvenile RPG LOOP8 announced for Japan in the latest Nintendo Direct
Marvelous' Juvenile RPG LOOP8 announced for Japan in the latest Nintendo Direct. LOOP8 is planned to release in 2022 on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
Yoko Taro’s Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden announced. Releasing Feb.17
Yoko Taro’s Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden announced. Coming out on Feb.17.
Is there a game where “The Empire” isn’t the bad guy? Japanese social media users discuss
Is there a game where “The Empire” isn’t the bad guy? Japanese social media users discuss. The name most brought up by readers was Romancing SaGa 2.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus finally gives players a type chart within the game
Pokémon Legends: Arceus finally gives players a type chart within the game. A convenient feature absent from recent titles
Cult classic RPG Baroque quietly gets a mobile spinoff
Cult classic RPG Baroque quietly gets a mobile spinoff called Baroque ~Become a Meta-Being ~. The player takes the role of a Meta-Being called a Grue and pushes forward through Neuro Tower.
Survival Quiz CITY from Bandai Namco launching March 4 on Steam
Survival Quiz CITY from Bandai Namco launching March 4 on Steam. Survival Quiz CITY is a multiplayer survival quiz action game by Bandai Namco's GYAAR Studio.
VR adventure game The Tale of Onogoro announced by Last Labyrinth developer
VR adventure game The Tale of Onogoro announced by Last Labyrinth developer. It's a steampunk-themed action-adventure game set in Japan’s Taisho period, which lasted from 1912 to 1926.
Bishoujo puzzle game Mirror 2: Project X is the latest Steam hit with over 45,000 concurrent players
Bishoujo Match-3 puzzle game Mirror 2: Project X is the latest Steam hit with over 45,000 peak concurrent players. Mirror 2: Project X is a sequel to Mirror, an adults-only game that’s also available on Steam.
Touhou Project’s Reimu Hakurei heard speaking in Japanese convenience stores surprising fans
The Touhou Project’s Reimu Hakurei heard speaking in Japanese convenience stores to the surprise of fans.
New Kirby and the Forgotten Land character Elfilin has fans fearing betrayal
New Kirby and the Forgotten Land character Elfilin has fans fearing betrayal. Kirby has a long history of being betrayed by trusted companions.
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined to launch on April 21 in Japan
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined to launch on April 21 in Japan. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is the latest installment of the vertical scrolling shooter series Pocky & Rocky/KiKi KaiKai and a direct sequel to the 1992 SNES title Pocky & Rocky.