VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam to begin developing a third person action RPG
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam to begin developing a third person action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The project begins with an initial investment of roughly 30 million dollars.
VTuber-made VR sandbox game Primitier is entering Steam Early Access on Dec. 2
A VTuber by the name of ootamato (大田マト) has announced that their VR sandbox game Primitier is entering Early Access on Steam on December 2.
Capcom Arcade Stadium sees an explosion in concurrent users on Steam
Capcom Arcade Stadium sees an explosion in concurrent users on Steam, most likely due to bots hunting for Steam Trading Cards.
The Orion looks to double your Nintendo Switch’s screen size
The Orion looks to double your Nintendo Switch’s screen size. The Orion is a full HD 11.6-inch portable monitor currently being offered for $289, 23% off their suggested price of $379, through the Indiegogo campaign.
BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR to end service in Jan. 2022, less than a year after launch
BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR (BBDW) to end service in Jan. 2022, less than a year after launch. BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR launched in February of this year for iOS/Android as a free-to-play app (available only in Japan).
Elfin Clay brings a childlike wonder to competitive multiplayer
Elfin Clay brings a childlike wonder to competitive multiplayer. The game is coming to Steam on Dec. 2, and it aims to let adults forget the troubles of being a grown-up.
Unofficial Mother 4 fangame announced to excitement and worry from fans
An unofficial Mother 4 fangame has been announced to the excitement and worry of fans. While fans are concerned about how Nintendo will respond, the developers appear to have a more optimistic view.
Farming Simulator 22 is off to a great start with over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam
Farming Simulator 22 is off to a great start with over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. Farming Simulator 22 is the first PC title in the series in three years.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update 13.0.1 will include “final fighter adjustments”
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update version 13.0.1 will include the “final fighter adjustments,” according to Nintendo of Europe. Version 13.0.1 is coming soon.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers open new design possibilities
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers open new design possibilities. From giant windows to rooms covered in custom designs.
Dragon Quest X’s Santa Skirt costume gets a “panty nerf” and fans are dissatisfied
Dragon Quest X fans are not happy about the "panty nerf" made to the game's Santa Skirt item.
Genshin Impact leakers are being sued by the developer miHoYo
Genshin Impact leakers have confirmed rumors that they are being sued by the game's developer miHoYo. miHoYo is seeking roughly $78,400 in compensation.
An Animal Crossing: New Horizons master designer teaches us some tricks for island creation
An Animal Crossing: New Horizons master designer who recreated the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan teaches us their island creation process along with some tricks.
Kunio-kun’s Three Kingdoms themed game to release on Dec. 16 in Japan
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms to release on Dec. 16 in Japan (Nintendo Switch). The PS4 and PC (Steam) version of River City Saga: Three Kingdoms (Kunio-kun no Sangokushi dayo Zen’in Shuugou!)
will launch in April 2022 or later.
Marvelous unveils the TRYDECK in arcades across Japan
Marvelous unveils the TRYDECK prize machine in arcades across Japan. They describe the TRYDECK as being a successor to the TRYPOD that introduces a new way to use mechanical arms.
Raise a girl to save the world in Sekai no tameno Subeteno Shoujo, an apocalyptic deckbuilding visual novel
Raise a girl to save the world in Sekai no tameno Subeteno Shoujo, an apocalyptic deckbuilding visual novel set to release in Japan.
Shin Megami Tensei V ver.1.02 is now live, FOV options added [UPDATE]
Shin Megami Tensei V version 1.02 added FOV and brightness options. Adjustments were made to the Demon King’s Castle gimmicks.
Pokémon BDSP’s calculator is behaving strangely, according to user reports
Pokémon BDSP’s calculator is behaving strangely, according to user reports. The behavior seems to change depending on the language settings, so we decided to test it out.
Babylon’s Fall borrows gear assets from FFXIV. Square Enix confirmed
Babylon’s Fall borrows gear assets from FFXIV. Square Enix confirmed it after being pointed out by CBT players.
NEO: The World Ends with You sales underperformed Square Enix’s expectations
NEO: The World Ends with You sales underperformed Square Enix’s expectations, although it was well received by players. NEO: The World Ends with You was released for PS4/Nintendo Switch in July of this year.
Japanese game retailer GEO makes PS5 buyers open and mark packaging as a new measure against scalpers
Japanese game retailer GEO makes PS5 buyers open and mark packaging as a new measure against scalpers. This is likely to clearly delineate the item as not being brand new.
Dragon Ball: The Breakers Steam closed beta test registration has opened
Dragon Ball: The Breakers Steam closed beta test registration has opened. It will take place between December 4 and 5. Become Cell and hunt down survivors.