VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Dragon Ball’s “flashiness” is what made the author go “simple and peaceful” for Sand Land’s story
Sand Land author Akira Toriyama says the original "simple" manga has been altered for dramatic effect in the Sand Land Project adaptations.
ByAmber V
Steam’s last-minute ban of R18 visual novel attracts criticism of unclear ruling
Indie dev Argent's R18 visual novel Order Us! was banned by Steam 3 days before release due to an unspecified character appearing underage.
Harvestella creator to leave Square Enix, undecided about next move
Harvestella producer Daisuke Taka will leave Square Enix in April. He is apparently looking for collaborators to work with in the future.
Tomb Raider Remastered’s detailed graphics are a “Key” issue for players
Although Tomb Raider I-III Remastered gives Lara Croft's early adventures a graphical facelift, players are struggling to find a near invisible Rusty Key.
Investigate a cryptic online post in this horror walking sim
The Contact is an indie horror walking simulator game in which you investigate coordinates found in a creepy online post.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby creator supports retired racehorses in Japan
Cygames, creator of cute girl horse racing anime & game franchise Uma Musume Pretty Derby, is thanked for helping real ex-racehorses in Japan.
In FFVII Rebirth, Cloud is no longer able to rifle through Tifa’s underwear drawer
We look at how the Japanese version of FFVII Rebirth handles the deletion of Final Fantasy VII's most infamous item- Tifa's underwear.
Tekken 8’s microtransaction model disappoints many – here’s why
While its prices are comparatively reasonable, Tekken 8's in-game shop is being criticized for its coin system.
- ByAmber V
Chinese Unity has advanced features not available globally – miHoYo and other local partners may be why
Tuanjie, the Chinese version of Unity, contains a Nanite-like virtual geometry system not found in the global version. This may be the influence of miHoYo and other partners of Unity China.
“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is God-tier” Japanese fans give their first day impressions
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth players in Japan share their first impressions on the game's high degree of freedom, vast side content & fun combat.
Helldivers 2 “copies” Metal Gear Solid 5 in the most satisfying ways
Helldivers 2 is being praised for how it skillfully copies a particularly "satisfying" element of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Want to launch a hit anime? Have a longer first episode
Recent popular Japanese anime series like Demon Slayer, Oshi no Ko and Frieren have had extended first episodes, giving them more time to hook viewers.
Parasyte manga gets live-action drama by Train to Busan director starting April 5
Japanese manga Parasyte will be receiving a live-action drama by the director of Train To Busan starting April 5.
- ByAmber V
Nintendo Japan sued for power harassment and mental distress
On February 27, two former temporary employees of Nintendo Japan were awarded compensation for power harassment.
Pokémon Legends Z-A speculated to take place in 1850s by Japanese players
Users have various theories about the setting of Pokémon Legends Z-A, and many think it will take place in the past, rather than the future.
- ByAmber V
Street Fighter II gets new character in official browser game collab with Pocky
Street Fighter II Pocky Edition is a special mini version of the classic 1990s arcade game with a brand new character and a chocolate-themed twist.
Pokémon Legends Z-A’s potential map complexity is causing anxiety
Japanese users dread the potential complexity of the Lumiose City map in Pokémon Legends Z-A as they recall frequently getting lost in Pokemon X and Y.
- ByAmber V
Palworld player achieves a sweet 1.2 million gold by farming honey since launch
A dedicated Palworld player has amassed a huge fortune by selling all the honey they farmed since the open-world survival game's release.
Construction of world’s first game art museum begins in Japan
Japan is starting construction of the "world's first game art museum," backed by Koei Tecmo's parent company Koyu Holdings.
- ByAmber V
Fox-eared Sephiroth tempts Cloud with noodles in brilliantly weird Final Fantasy VII tie-in
Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s release, Sephiroth has made a surprising appearance as a beguiling fox who convinces Cloud to eat udon.
“Maid of The Dead” sexy zombie shooter coming to Steam on March 1
The sexy multidirectional zombie shooter Maid of the Dead will be coming to Steam on March 1, with support for English.
- ByAmber V
Acclaimed Japanese roguelike RPG “Creator of Another World” coming to Steam
Pursue your own destiny in this hit 2023 Japanese indie roguelike RPG that is coming to Steam. Every playthrough is unique and different.
