VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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).
Elden Ring invader being surrounded by a naked crew of macho men becomes a hot topic
Elden Ring invader being surrounded by a naked crew of macho men becomes a hot topic. On social media, we’ve also seen players having their characters cosplay as popular anime and manga characters.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak special broadcast to air on March 15
Capcom has announced that the Monster Hunter Sunbreak Digital Event will be broadcasted on March 15 at 7 a.m. PDT to showcase new information about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
Former Konami composer sued over payment dispute after a successful crowdfunding campaign
Former Konami composer sued over payment dispute after a successful crowdfunding campaign for a shoot ‘em up game called Steam Pilots.
One Pokémon fan’s database shines light on unsung designers of the series
One Pokémon fan’s database shines light on unsung designers of the series. The larger discussion started with a thread on ResetEra that links to a page on the database website Bulbagarden.
A $1.36 game on Steam is being sold for 15,719 yen (roughly $136) in Japan [Update: Price fixed]
A new clicker game called Dead Profit is sold for 15,719 yen (roughly $136) in Japan, and some users are confused by it. The game recently came out as an early access title on Steam for $1.36/£1.00.
What if Ubisoft made Elden Ring? A UI mockup has fans discussing
What if Ubisoft made Elden Ring? A UI mockup has fans discussing. Maybe the image was created in response to one Ubisoft developer’s negative opinion of Elden Ring’s UI.
Elden Ring’s concurrent player count nearing 1 million on Steam as it continues to grow
Elden Ring’s peak concurrent player count reached 953,426 over the weekend, which is even higher than the number recorded on launch day
Animal Crossing: New Horizons playing pharmacist designs realistic pharmacy in the game
One pharmacist uses their expertise to design a realistic pharmacy in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In order to learn more, we conducted an interview with the player.
Slitterhead Q&A part 2 talks about Silent Hill’s UFO ending and creature design inspirations
Bokeh Game Studio has released part 2 of a Q&A session about their upcoming title Slitterhead where they answer fan questions.
Elden Ring “fort, night” message perplexes Japanese players
Elden Ring “fort, night” message perplexes Japanese players and made them actually wait at a fort until nighttime. The “fort, night” message is supposed to be a reference to Fortnite.
Zakuro, an RPG about fighting grotesque angels, is seeking crowdfunding
Zakuro, an RPG about fighting grotesque angels, is seeking crowdfunding. The game takes place in the near future in a quarantined Shinjuku, a district of Tokyo, Japan.
METALLIC CHILD to get Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin collaboration DLC on March 31
METALLIC CHILD to get Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin collaboration DLC on March 31. METALLIC CHILD is a top-down roguelite action game where players control an android named Rona.
BitSummit 2022 will be open to the public for the first time since 2019
BitSummit 2022 will be open to the public for the first time since 2019. Submissions are now open thru April 15, and unlike last year, developers, publishers, and sponsors from outside of Japan are eligible to be at the event on-site.
EGRET II mini tabletop arcade cabinet now available in Japan
EGRET II mini tabletop arcade cabinet now available in Japan, comes loaded with 40 classic Taito titles spanning from 1978 to 1997.
Needy Streamer Overload surpasses 300,000 sales
Needy Streamer Overload has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide, publisher WSS Playground announced. Needy Streamer Overload is a streamer-raising adventure game that follows the daily life of Ame-chan, an aspiring live streamer with a desperate need for social acceptance.
Nijisanji VTuber apologizes for downloading pirated porn
Nijisanji VTuber Lauren Iroas apologizes for downloading pirated porn. One of the pornstars featured in the pirated videos, replied to Iroas, saying, “Please buy the video next time.”
Dark Souls 3 streamer’s attempt to study 10 hours every time they die is gaining attention years later
There once was a Japanese streamer named Matador (マタドール) who livestreamed Dark Souls 3 with a self-imposed rule to study for 10 hours every time they died in the game. Although the actual livestream took place a few years ago, it’s currently attracting attention both in and out of Japan.