VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Alice Gear Aegis console game to launch Sep. 8 as a multiplayer 3D action game [Update]
Alice Gear Aegis console game to launch Sep. 8 in Japan as a multiplayer 3D action game. It seems to revolve around simulated combat training among Actresses.
Japan’s Xbox Game Studios Publishing team is expanding
Japan’s Xbox Game Studios Publishing team is expanding. “We are working with top-class developers on truly groundbreaking product for Xbox,” says Matt Smith, a senior producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing.
Former Star Fox developer asks for Star Fox Zero to get a Switch port
Former Star Fox developer Takaya Imamura asks for Star Fox Zero to get a Switch port. Imamura also added that if a sequel to the animation is made, he would like to be in charge of the scenario and storyboard.
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.
Koei Tecmo to raise base salary by an average of 23%
Koei Tecmo Holdings has announced that they will raise the base salary of full-time employees working at Japan-based companies under the wing of Koei Tecmo by an average of 23%.
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.
A survey in Japan shows strong interest in Apex Legends & Jujutsu Kaisen among youth
LINE Corporation published the results of a survey they conducted in March 2022 about recent trends in Japan. Games like Apex Legends, Uma Musume, and Pokémon ranked high in the survey results.
Yamaha announces audio mixer and headset for game streamers
Yamaha has announced the ZG01 audio mixer and YH-G01 headset in a series of products designed for streaming video games. The products are set to release in Japan on June 1.
Sonic Origins to release on Sonic’s birthday: June 23
Sonic Origins, a compilation of the early Sonic The Hedgehog titles, is coming out on June 23 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store).
Elden Ring patch 1.04 fixes bleed dogs, illusory walls, and issues with hacked panties
The latest Ver.1.04 patch for Elden Ring has fixed two longstanding bugs in the game. They also "Fixed a bug that allowed unauthorized items to be passed to other players."
Elden Ring now makes its tutorial area obvious to players
With FromSoftware’s latest Ver.1.04 Elden Ring patch that just released on April 19, a new pop-up window has been added to help players not miss the game’s tutorial section.
The Idolmaster Pop Links to end service 1.5 years after launch
The Idolmaster Pop Links to end service 1.5 years after launch. The Idolmaster Pop Links is an idol-raising puzzle game that features idol units from The Idolmaster series.
Elden Ring’s latest update made Malenia even stronger
Elden Ring’s latest update (Ver.1.04) made Malenia even stronger, although it's likely a bug rather than an intentional buff to the character.
Konami is bringing the asymmetric action game Obakeidoro! to Steam under a new name
Konami looks to be publishing a Steam version of Obakeidoro! under the name Bail or Jail. The game was originally released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019 by Free Style.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to launch July 29, earlier than expected
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to launch July 29, earlier than expected. Up to 7 characters can join a battle, which is the largest party size in the series.
Elden Ring player “Let me solo her” is beloved by fans and inspiring imitators
Elden Ring player “Let me solo her” is beloved by fans and inspiring imitators with names like "Let me solo him" and "You Solo Her."
Elden Ring Ver.1.04 is now live, bringing balance changes & new event phases for NPC “Patches” [Update]
Ver.1.04 update for Elden Ring is now live, and it brings numerous balance adjustments to weapons, spells, and skills, along with new event phases for the NPC “Patches.”
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.
Deathsmiles I & II coming to Steam on June 23, preorders open for Steam Physical Version in Japan
Deathsmiles I & II is coming to Steam on June 23, along with a physical Steam version releasing in Japan that includes DLC characters, a soundtrack, and other items.
A Kemono Friends fangame is coming to Steam in May
A Kemono Friends fangame called Kemono Friends Cellien May Cry is coming to Steam in May. This 3D action-adventure game sees the anthropomorphized animals battling against the Celliens.
Visual novel Cherry Petals Fall Like Teardrops to receive first new release in 20 years
Bishoujo game brand Naval has announced それは舞い散る桜のように-Re:BIRTH- (Cherry Petals Fall Like Teardrops -Re:BIRTH-) in Japan. The original game came out in 2002 as an 18+ romance visual novel in Japan.
Shin Megami Tensei V shipments & digital sales surpass 1 million units
Atlus has announced that the shipments and digital sales for Shin Megami Tensei V have surpassed 1 million units worldwide.