VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube Channel wrap party features the cutest Christmas tree ever
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai reveals the cat-themed gifts he received at his YouTube Channel wrap party.
Atlus won’t lose its “human touch” nor stop taking risks even if their scale of development grows larger, says Persona series producer
At the CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024 developers’ conference held in Japan on November 23, 2024, Persona series creative producer Kazuhisa Wada made a presentation on various aspects of the franchise, including how Atlus plans to continue making Persona games amidst the changing…
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Japan Air Self Defense Force’s furry mascots stir up controversy among Japanese politicians
Japan's Ministry of Defense unveiled the cover of the February issue of their official magazine, which has caused some controversy for featuring sexualized furry characters.
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Ender Magnolia’s full release will not allow save data transfers due to extensive improvements made to Early Access build
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, sequel to hit metroidvania Ender Lilies, is coming out next month, with major improvements over the Early Access build.
Atlus’ approach to making Persona games is akin to “giving users deadly poison wrapped in a sweet coating,” according to producer
Persona series creative producer Kazuhisa Wada talks about how Atlus's approach to making Persona games has transformed through the years.
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Star Fox creator says he’s personally happy about fan-made Star Fox 64 PC port, even though Nintendo wouldn’t approve of it
Star Fox character designer Takaya Imamura takes to social media to express his appreciation for the fan-made PC port of Star Fox 64.
Japan sees big annual increase in multiplatform gamers
Recent statistics on gamers in Japan show that the number of people playing on multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile) has jumped by 18%.
Like a Dragon’s devs know Gaiden was well received for being shorter, but Pirates Yakuza in Hawaii unintentionally ended up being a bigger game anyway
RGG Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama talks about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's volume and why it exceeds that of Gaiden by 1.3x.
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You can cook and eat monsters Dungeon Meshi-style in this upcoming survival RPG
Tokyo-based indie developer Northern Studio has announced the monster eating dungeon crawler Abyss Ring for Steam.
Hit multiplayer mech shooter Mecha BREAK to get revamped PvPvE mode with weaponized gliders
Amazing Seasun Games talked us through the exciting additions they are making to Mecha BREAK ahead of its full release in 2025.
Metal Gear Solid fans stunned by singing voice of Snake’s Japanese VA
Snake voice actor Akio Otsuka surprises Japanese Metal Gear Solid fans with his singing skills at a rugby match on Saturday.
RGG Studio’s director says the good thing about Sega is that they go beyond “safe” game projects, accepting the possibility of failure
Director of Like a Dragon series developer RGG Studio talks about Sega's accepting policy towards risks and new challenges.
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Chilla’s Art’s new game, Cursed Digicam, has you taking pictures of ghosts Fatal Frame-style
In January, Japanese indie game dev Chilla's Art will release Cursed Digicam, a ghost-snapping photography game with Fatal Frame vibes.
Games with free Christmas events in 2024
Mariah Carey cameos, sexy Santa outfits, and cute sharks freezing the place up Splatoon-style... here are 5 games with free Christmas events in 2024
Nihon Falcom is remaking the Trails series to battle its growing reputation as a “niche” franchise, according to president
Nihon Falcom's president Toshihiro Kondo talks about the reasons behind the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter remake and other potential Trails remakes.
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Marvel Rivals: Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival brings Splatoon style gameplay into the Marvel universe
Marvel Rivals' Jeff's Winter Splash Festival combines lots of Jeffs with new gameplay inspired by Nintendo's hit paint em up - here's how to get the most out of this limited time event
Dead or Alive Venus Vacation Prism minigames will include Hand-push Sumo and Water Splashing with the girls
Koei Tecmo has revealed two of Venus Vacation Prism's minigames and how they will let you get closer to the Dead or Alive girls.
Upcoming bishoujo game gets particularly heavy censorship in Japanese PlayStation release due to tightened regulations
Seifuku Kanojo 2 censored across Japanese PC, Switch and PS4 releases, with "Horny meter" changed to "Flirt meter" and other alterations.
Mini PlayStation controllers and handhelds released as capsule toys for PlayStation’s 30th anniversary
To tie in with PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebrations, capsule toys featuring iconic Sony handhelds, controllers and Astro Bot are coming out
Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy 15-inspired action RPG Lost Soul Aside to release in 2025
Lost Soul Aside, an action RPG with Devil May Cry-style combat and FF15 inspired character design is finally coming to PS5 and PC in 2025
Tango Gameworks will continue to make unique games after acquisition by Krafton, lead devs confirm
"A lot has happened this year, but Tango Gameworks itself hasn’t changed." The studio's key members give insight into Tango Gameworks' future
Sony to become Kadokawa’s largest shareholder in new co-operative business alliance
Sony and Kadokawa have entered into a strategic business alliance focused on working together to maximize the value of each other's IP globally