VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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.
Elden Ring players received soft ban warning for picking up cut content underwear [Update]
Elden Ring players received soft ban warning for picking up cut content underwear (Deathbed Smalls) from a player named "pantsu dealer." Deathbed Smalls is cut content not obtainable through normal playthroughs.
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.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has sold over 500,000 units worldwide
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has sold over 500,000 units worldwide. It came out for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC (Steam) in July of 2021 as a compilation of The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve.
Scarlet Nexus shipments surpass 1 million copies worldwide
Scarlet Nexus shipments and digital sales surpass 1 million copies worldwide. the total number of players (including those who played the game through Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass) has exceeded 2 million.
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA to add Powered Ciel & Mario on April 14 [Update]
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA will receive a free content update on April 14 JST. It'll add Powered Ciel and Mario Gallo Bestino to the roster, bringing the total count of playable characters up to 18.
Steam’s latest survey results suggest an increase in Japanese users
Steam’s latest survey results suggest an increase in Japanese users. The percentage of Japanese users now ranks in at the number 8 spot.
Vanillaware’s GrimGrimoire is getting a Switch & PS4 remaster with new additions
Vanillaware’s GrimGrimoire is getting a remaster for Switch and PS4 with many new additions. GrimGrimoire OnceMore is set to launch on July 28 in Japan.
Game developers share 4 games that made them the devs they are today
Game developers share 4 games that made them the devs they are today. There are a number of Japanese games among those listed, especially from the Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy series.
Hatoverse is a subtly humorous pigeon sim and an obvious riff on the metaverse
Hatoverse is a bare-bones pigeon sim (and an obvious riff on the metaverse), but the game is gaining traction in Japan due to the developer’s humorous yet somewhat clever marketing approach.
