VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
New Nintendo Direct is happening on Sept.23 at 3pm PT
New Nintendo Direct is happening on Sept.23 at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET
Open world adventure Lil Gator Game will have its demo available during October’s Steam Next Fest
Open world adventure game "Lil Gator Game" will have its demo version available during October’s Steam Next Fest.
Fast-paced 2D platformer Freedom Planet 2 finally gets a spring 2022 launch window after years in development
Fast-paced 2D platformer Freedom Planet 2 finally gets a spring 2022 launch window after years in development. Freedom Planet 2 was first announced in 2015.
Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey will launch on Oct.5 for PS4/PS5/PS VR
Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey will launch on Oct.5 for PS4/PS5/PS VR. There are 100 puzzles in Story Mode, and the game also includes Infinite Mode and online Duel Mode.
NEO: The World Ends with You is coming to Epic Games Store on Sept. 28
NEO: The World Ends with You is coming to Epic Games Store on Sept. 28. The PS4/Nintendo Switch version of NEO: The World Ends with You was released in July and received high praise from both the critics and users.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live announced for Windows/Mac/mobile as a F2P app
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live announced for Windows/Mac/iOS/Android as a F2P app. Pokémon TCG Online will be sunsetting shortly prior to the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live.
Dragon Quest XII is being co-developed by ORCA, along with the previously announced HEXADRIVE
Dragon Quest XII is being co-developed by ORCA, along with the previously announced HEXADRIVE. ORCA is looking for staff not only for Dragon Quest XII but also for an unannounced Unreal Engine project.
Final Fantasy XIV’s new fleet-footed Scholar ability gets players buzzing
Final Fantasy XIV’s new fleet-footed Scholar ability gets players buzzing. While some jobs are getting flashy new moves and dramatic overhauls to mechanics, the Scholar only had “Can make party members move faster” highlighted.
Fate/Grand Order sees the names of its Chinese related characters changed in China
Fate/Grand Order sees the names of its Chinese related characters changed in China. This is likely due to trouble that other games have been facing in the country.
Outcast 2: A New Beginning announced, first sequel in 22 years
Outcast 2: A New Beginning announced, first sequel in 22 years. The protagonist of the first game, Cutter Slade, will return. This time, protecting the life on planet Adelpha.
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed officially announced for PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed officially announced for PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC. It’s a remake of the original Destroy All Humans! 2 released back in 2006.
Newly teased game from Sega aims to capture the non-linear, player-driven experience of TRPGs
Newly teased game from Sega aims to capture the non-linear, player-driven experience of TRPGs. More information will be revealed at TGS2021 Online on October 1 (JST)
Monster Hunter Rise will add Rush from Mega Man 11 on Sept. 24
Monster Hunter Rise will add Rush from Mega Man 11 on Sept. 24 as part of Capcom Collab 4.
French publisher Microids will revive two of Taito’s renowned franchises
French publisher Microids will revive two of Taito’s renowned franchises. The new games are already in production and are expected to launch in 2022.
Online mahjong game announces termination of service on the day of its official release
Online mahjong game announces termination of service on the day of its official release. Himejanki officially launched on September 6, and gave notice that the game will be terminating service on September 30.
Beaver city-builder Timberborn is off to a good start; the game is rated Very Positive on Steam
Beaver city-builder Timberborn is off to a good start; the game is rated Very Positive on Steam.
Tales of Arise is the fastest selling game in series history
Tales of Arise is the fastest selling game in series history with first week shipments & digital sales of over one million units.
Nintendo Switch now lets you make longer tweets, though it didn’t make much of an impact on Japanese audience
Nintendo Switch now lets you make longer tweets, though it didn’t make much of an impact on Japanese audience due to character encoding difference.
DELTARUNE Chapter 2 is coming out on September 17, the story picks up right after the end of Chapter 1
DELTARUNE Chapter 2 is coming out on September 17. DELTARUNE Chapter 2 picks up right after the end of Chapter 1.
Shiropen Road, a ‘draw your own road’ 2D puzzle is now available as a free browser game
Shiropen Road, a ‘draw your own road’ 2D puzzle is now available as a free browser game. Shiropen Road has been received well by Japanese users.
Ex Astris, a turn-based 3D RPG announced by the studio behind Arknights
Ex Astris, a turn-based 3D RPG announced by the studio behind Arknights. Ex Astris will be a one-time purchase game for iOS/Android.
Among Us related news might be announced at TGS2021 [UPDATE]
Among Us related news might be announced at TGS2021. While the teaser image strongly resembles characters of Among Us, it could just be an announcement of Among Us' Japanese physical edition, though.