VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Tingle creator now finds the character creepy, but do fans love or loathe him?
Tingle creator now finds the character creepy, but do fans love or loathe him? There’s a strong tendency to think that Americans hate The Legend of Zelda's character Tingle.
Elden Ring shipped over 12 million copies worldwide, hinting to expand the IP beyond video games
Elden Ring has shipped over 12 million copies worldwide as of March 14. 1 million in Japan alone. Bandai Namco made commented that they would like to expand the IP beyond video games.
The Steam JRPG Sale is now live until March 21. Yakuza: Like a Dragon & Monster Hunter Rise are over 30% off
The Steam JRPG Sale is now live until March 21. Yakuza: Like a Dragon & Monster Hunter Rise are over 30% off. Contrary to the event’s name, non-JRPG titles are being discounted as well.
Elden Ring player tricks an incoming invader with a disguise
Elden Ring player tricks an incoming invader with a disguise. It looks like using camouflage to trick enemies has already spread around the playerbase.
Metroidvania action game TOMOMI coming to Steam March 26
Metroidvania action game TOMOMI coming to Steam March 26. The protagonist Tomomi is a hero who is lewd, likes women, and is a bit of an airhead.
Distortion2 finishes Elden Ring speedrun in 30 minutes
Speedrunner Distortion2 has broken his own Elden Ring speedrun record yet again, finishing the game in just 28 minutes and 59 seconds (in-game time).
Konami to host an indie game exhibition on June 26
Konami to host an indie game exhibition called Indie Games Connect 2022 on June 26. The event will be free for both attendees and developers looking to show off their games.
Surreal puzzle adventure Cat Museum launching March 18
Surreal puzzle adventure Cat Museum launching March 18 on Steam, iOS, and Android. Cat Museum is a puzzle adventure game with a strange and unique art style.
Anthem trends on JP Twitter after Exoprimal’s announcement
Japanese gamers just can’t forget about BioWare’s looter shooter Anthem. Even when Capcom announced the Exosuit-wearing dino-shooting action game Exoprimal, the word “Anthem” was trending on Twitter more so than “Exoprimal” or “Capcom.”
Tradle brings the Wordle formula to international trade
Tradle brings the Wordle formula to international trade. Tradle is a game where players reference a treemap of a country’s exports to guess which country it is.
Elden Ring speedrun record is now under 40 minutes using the Wrong Warp glitch
Elden Ring speedrun record is now under 40 minutes using the Wrong Warp glitch. The record (37 minutes and 15 seconds) was set during Distortion2’s Twitch stream.
Chocobo GP players are reporting false starts and lap count issues online [Update]
Chocobo GP players are reporting false starts and lap count issues online. The official Japanese Chocobo GP Twitter account tweeted, “There are some issues arising in the game’s Chocobo GP mode that we are currently looking into."
Game developers explain the little tricks players don’t notice that improve gameplay
Game developers explain the little tricks players don’t notice that improve gameplay. “In Dishonored 2, NPCs don't strike as often when you turn your back on them,” says Arkane Studios’ Laurent Couvidou.
Elden Ring UI mockup clutters the screen like a supermarket flyer
A fan-made Elden Ring UI mockup video clutters the screen like a supermarket flyer. More than a critique of cluttered UI, it seems more like just having fun creating something that’s totally distracting.
Elden Ring player already achieves a sub-one hour speedrun [Update]
Elden Ring has been available for roughly 2 weeks, and one player has already managed a speedrun of the game in under 1 hour based on in-game time.
Japanese PS Store now accepts IARC ratings, making it easier to release games in Japan
SIE confirmed to us that the Japanese PlayStation Store now accepts IARC ratings in addition to the existing CERO ratings. Please note that this applies to download-only games.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R to feature 50 characters from the manga series
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). It’s scheduled to release in early fall 2022.
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).
Valkyrie Elysium announced as the newest title from Valkyrie Profile series
Square Enix has announced Valkyrie Elysium, a new game from the Valkyrie series for PS4, PS5, and PC (Steam). It’s scheduled to release in 2022.
Cyberpunk RPG ANNO: Mutationem EN/JP/CN voiceover sample showcased
ANNO: Mutationem’s official Twitter account has showcased a short sample of the game’s English, Japanese, and Chinese voiceovers. Ann and Ayane, the two main characters in the game, are voiced by Suzie Yeung and Lizzie Freeman respectively.
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.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Digital Clock – Buster Sword to release on Sep. 17 in Japan
Square Enix will release Final Fantasy VII Remake: Digital Clock - Buster Sword on September 17 in Japan for 21,780 yen (around $190).