VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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.
The Metal Gear 35th Anniversary website is fake
No, the Metal Gear 35th Anniversary website is not an official page by Konami. The company replied to GAME Watch’s request for comment, saying that it’s not an official website created by them.
Japanese doujin store DLsite lets you reveal your fetishes on Twitter
DLsite's avatar generator lets you generate your avatar according to the time and money you spent on DLsite, along with your favorite genre/fetish.
Sleep-inducing co-op Marble Ball Friends to be released on April 29
Japanese game developer STP WORKS has announced its new title Marble Ball Friends. Marble Ball Friends is a multiplayer game for up to five players based on smart ball, a Japanese ball game similar to pinball.
Voxel robot auto battler Boxed Cell Robot Armies gets a demo release
Japanese solo game developer matsu friends has released a demo version of Boxed Cell Robot Armies onto Steam and itch.io. The game only supports Japanese, and the full version is scheduled to release on May 26.
“The one who pulls out the sword” dev surprised by the number of swords pulled out
The length of the sword in the free Steam game The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king has already reached its maximum length just a day after its launch on March 28.
Overload Metroidvania game to launch on June 16
Kadokawa has announced the release date for Overload -Escape from Nazarick-, a 2D Metroidvania game based on the popular novel/anime series Overload. It’s coming out on June 16 for PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.
Princess Connect! auto battler available in Japan for a limited time
It’s already April Fools’ Day in Japan, and Cygames has released a Princess Connect!-themed auto battler called Priconne! Grand Masters for iOS and Android in Japan. The game is free to download and only available until April 8 at 16:59 JST.
PS2 stealth game Kamiwaza is getting a remastered release for PC/PS4/Switch [Update]
Acquire has announced Kamiwaza Tourai for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. It’s a remastered version of the original PS2 game Kamiwaza that was released in Japan back in 2006.
Capcom to raise base salary by an average of 30% in FY2022
Capcom has announced that the company will revise its compensation system in Japan. The revision consists of “an average base salary increase of 30% (includes the portion for pay raises) ."
Tekken producer Harada reacts to viral Elden Ring mod for Tekken 7
A video showcasing a new Tekken 7 mod that adds Elden Ring characters to the game has gone viral. The mod was created by Tekken Mods and Twitter user Ultraboy, and as of this writing, the video they posted on…
Coffee Talk creator Mohammad Fahmi has passed away [Update]
Indonesian game studio Toge Productions has announced the passing of Coffee Talk creator Mohammad Fahmi. Fahmi’s family has also released a statement through his Twitter account notifying his followers of the news.
A Power Instinct rerelease has been dubbed difficult due to potential “political correctness” issues
Written by. Nick Mosier based on the original Japanese article (original article’s publication date: 2022-03-30 23:39 JST) Power Instinct, a fighting game series known for its absurdity, is approaching its 30th anniversary in 2023. Plans were moving forward to rerelease the game…
Shonen Jump publisher Shueisha has established a company specializing in games
Shueisha announced the establishment of Shueisha Games, a new company specializing in games. Shueisha Games already have multiple projects in development.
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.
Bandai Namco reveals its vision for the Gundam metaverse
Bandai Namco reveals its vision for the Gundam metaverse. They'll first create a virtual Gunpla colony/community and then set out to make an eSports colony in 2023.
A free game about pulling a sword from a stone gains popularity on Steam
Indie game studio Majorariatto released the free game The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on Steam. Your objective is to pull out a sword stuck in a stone, but it's no easy feat.
Tifa’s original outfit mod for Final Fantasy VII Remake is gaining popularity
Tifa’s original outfit mod for Final Fantasy VII Remake is gaining popularity and receiving constant updates.
Elden Ring speedrun record is now under 20 minutes with the old Ver.1.02.3
Speedrunner Distortion2 has broken the Elden Ring speedrun record yet again, finishing the game in just 18 minutes and 57 seconds.
Sky: Children of the Light animation announced
Sky: Children of the Light animation project announced. Sky: Children of the Light is a social adventure game by thatgamecompany, creators of Journey and Flower.
Shenmue is collaborating with Yokosuka City to commemorate the anime adaptation
Sega and The Culture, Sports and Tourism Department of Yokosuka City have announced an on-site collaboration project to commemorate the Shenmue series’ anime adaptation.
Relash, a time-reversal puzzle game, to be released on Steam on March 30
Relash will release on Steam March 30. It's a 3D puzzle action game where you collaborate with your past self to solve puzzles.