VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Japanese convenience store looks like it was isekai’d into Elden Ring
This Lawson convenience store in Himeji, Japan is can make you feel like you have been sucked into a Fromsoftware game.
The Exit 8’s Nintendo Switch release reception highlights issue with streaming games
The Switch release of hit PC game The Exit 8 sparks a controversial discussion on how streaming can be a double edged sword for some games.
Stellar Blade’s uncensored release in Japan prompts criticism of rating system
Shift Up's Stellar Blade will release in Japan uncensored with a CERO D (17+) rating - this decision has caused criticism of the rating system.
Arc World Tour 2023 winner Verix is making an appearance at EVO 2024
Guilty Gear champion Ismaila “Verix” Gueye will be making an appearance at EVO Japan 2024 at the Arc System Works booth.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact playtest character lineup revealed
Bushiroad and Eighting have revealed the character lineup for the Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact demo event at the EVO 2024 Japan.
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Saudi Arabian prince wants SNK to grow as a Japanese company, rather than relocate
SNK's majority shareholder, Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, is apparently an avid gamer with ambitious plans for the company.
New Puella Magi Madoka Magica game announced for 2024
Aniplex have announced Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra, a new Madoka game that's planned to release by the end of 2024.
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Stellar Blade anticipation continues to heat up with Kpop tie-in
Stellar Blade Kpop collaboration sees Kpop singer Bibi star in song and music video inspired by the game’s sexy protagonist Eve.
Manga piracy site owner “has no intention” of paying $11 million penalty, taking similar stance to 4chan owner Hiroyuki
Mangamura's owner Romi Hoshino was fined for 1.7 billion yen in damages to manga publishers, but firmly refuses to pay a penny.
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Bunny girl dating sim Bunny Garden is a massive hit in Japan, topping digital sales charts
The bunny girl hostess club Bunny Garden is topping Steam and Nintendo Switch sales charts in Japan.
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Niche new title tops Nintendo Switch sales charts in Japan, ousting Princess Peach
A Japanese otome fantasy game unexpectedly tops Japan's Nintendo Switch game sales chart, beating both Princess Peach and Mario.
Pokémon GO player documents beauty of Japanese prefecture through 7 years’ worth of AR photography
Japanese Pokemon GO player kawazuno has captured the beauty of Japan's Akita prefecture through 181 stunning AR photograps.
Cyberpunk criminal investigation game There is NO PLAN B announced for Steam
There is NO PLAN B is a cyberpunk mystery adventure game in which you investigate various cases. The game is planned to release on Steam.
Final Fantasy 16 update shortens petting “cooldown time” so that you can show Torgal more love
Square Enix released update 1.31 for Final Fantasy 16, which adjusts how much you're allowed to pet Clive's loyal companion Torgal.
Now is the best time to get into Elden Ring
With just the right time until the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC drops, now might be the perfect timing to play FromSoftware's Elden Ring.
Pokémon GO’s inclusive avatar update criticized both in Japan and overseas
Niantic's update of Pokemon Go's avatar customization aims to be more detailed and inclusive, but its awkward execution is causing criticism.
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Latest “Game Boy” device linked to luxury car thefts in Japan (Nintendo unaffiliated)
The latest model of the keyless car theft device "Game Boy" has been connected to a high-profile luxury case theft case in Japan
Monster Hunter: World is still topping charts 6 years following its release, some think Hololive is to thank
Capcom's Monster Hunter: World was the most downloaded PS4 title in Japan in March 2024 - six years after its release.
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Sand Land’s newest trailer features Sandstorm meme song
Bandai Namco's Sand Land gives an example of successful corporate use of memes by licensing Darude - Sandstorm.
Tencent’s Palworld clone game prompts reaction from PocketPair CEO – “These are incredible times”
Tencent-owned studios are developing high budget clones of Palworld. PocketPair's CEO Takuro Mizobe has commmented the situation.
Koei Tecmo makes up for losses in video game sales with skillful stock investments
Koei Tecmo has reported a decrease in video game-related profits in fiscal year 2023, but an unexpected growth coming from investments.
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Yoko Taro says Stellar Blade is “much better” than NieR: Automata, but Hyung-Tae Kim thinks it can’t compete
NieR: Automata director Yoko Taro says Stellar Blade is an amazing game, even commenting that it's "much better" than NieR.
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