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.
VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Yuki Kurosawa
JP AUTOMATON Editor
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).
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.