VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Steam says the average user only played 4 games in 2023 – what does this actually mean?
We examine a number of surprising facts that Valve's new Steam Year In Review statistics feature reveals about the average Steam user.
Attack on Titan: Eren’s Titan roar is not edited – it’s pure Yuki Kaji
An astonishing video of Yuki Kaji voice acting live has made fans realize the Attack Titan's roar in the Attack on Titan anime is neither heavily edited nor voiced by someone else.
ByAmber V
Deliver heart-filled love letters via paper plane in this Japanese indie game
In KOIBUMI, you must fly your paper plane love letter through a crowded city so that it reaches your crush. However, many hazards get in the way of your fragile aircraft in this 3D action game.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth devs react to outpouring of encouragement organized by fans to counter harassment
The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth community organized a movement to collectively express appreciation to the developers of the game after reports of escalating cases of harassment by disgruntled users.
Like a Dragon funeral event lets fans offer flowers to deceased characters and see their spirits
Sega will hold an unusual memorial event dedicated to characters from its popular Yakuza games at Parco Department stores across Japan.
Dead or Alive creator involved in Tekken 8 development
Yohei Shimbori, known as the creator of Koei Tecmo’s Dead or Alive series, revealed that he is currently participating in the development of Tekken 8.
The Exit 8 inspires train-hopping subway escape game Station 5
Station 5 is a upcoming anomaly spotting walking sim set in a creepy deserted subway that is similar to recent indie game hit The Exit 8.
Marfusha: Sentinel Girls to get PC sequel in Snezhinka: Sentinel Girls 2
Snezhinka: Sentinel Girls 2 is an upcoming sequel to to the dystopian base defense shooting game Marfusha: Sentinel Girls. The sequel is set to release in 2024 on Steam.
Automate golems with node-based coding and watch how they do in battle in upcoming Japanese dungeon RPG
Algolemeth is an upcoming “fully automated” dungeon RPG in which you create autonomous Golems, form parties with them and send them to conquer a dungeon.
Concerns about new Hunter x Hunter fighting game over potential low development budget
The announcement of Bushiroad and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter fighting game was met with concern as well as excitement, as users recall Bushiroad's past statement on development costs.
- ByAmber V
Catching Meloetta in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet requires a ridiculously complicated process
The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta requires a very specific procedure to encounter in The Indigo Disk DLC in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Many users initially thought the method was false information.
Upcoming Blue Exorcist ARPG to feature brand-new story and fast-paced action
Aniplex to release Alterna Welt: Blue Exorcist Gaiden, a 3D action RPG based on Kazue Kato's best-selling dark fantasy manga Blue Exorcist.
Find purrfect kitties hidden in Japanese landscapes in this cute and casual indie
Travellin Cats will release their latest Where's Waldo-style cat finding game Cats Hidden in Japan in 2024.
Dungeon Sweeper is a refreshing Japanese indie twist on classic Minesweeper
In Dungeon Sweeper, you must uncover a charming landscape of Japanese villages and varied biomes while watching out for dungeons.
The Exit 8 players get thirst trapped by middle-aged NPC man
The middle-aged office worker NPC in The Exit 8 has exploded in popularity, inspiring fanart, cosplay and a whole lot of lusting.
Anger in Japan as violent death threats lead to cancellation of game and anime events
Persistent death threats have caused Nintendo and AniLoca events in Japan to be cancelled or postponed, prompting angry and determined reactions from organizers and commenters.
Watch an NPC reality show unfold in this AI-powered life sim
Ememe is an anime-style life sim in which you can "make your own Truman Show" with NPCs, whose words and actions are entirely AI generated.
Noir FPS Mouse and zany space adventure Galaxi Taxi are brimming with retro cartoon nostalgia
Fumi Games to release two cartoon-inspired games; swinging 1930s noir FPS Mouse and wacky, colorful space adventure Galaxi Taxi, which should appeal to Cuphead fans.
Ace Attorney developers object to ending the series – a 7th Ace Attorney is entirely possible
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy producer Kenichi Hashimoto talks about the series' future, naming the core values a potential "Ace Attorney 7" would have.
- ByAmber V
Big booty Korean game Nikke is a consistent money-maker in Japan, butt is that the only reason?
A year since its release, shooter RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke continues to maintain a high playerbase with some surprises. But is it due to the sexy Nikkes?
Japanese users confused but overjoyed at Ghostwire: Tokyo’s random kotatsu update
Bethesda Softworks/Tango Gamework made an unexpected update to Ghostwire: Tokyo - a cozy kotatsu emote, which has earned amused reactions from the Japanese community.
- ByAmber V
Ex-Sony executive says Japanese game companies need to partner with Xbox to grow
Former PlayStation and current Xbox partnership director Kato Mena considers partnering with Xbox to be a condition for the growth of Japanese game publishers.
- ByAmber V