VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Exit 8-like horror walking sim has you trapped in the liminal space of a shopping center
B1 is an upcoming Japanese indie horror game inspired by hit anomaly spotting walking sim The Exit 8. Keep your eyes peeled for strange things in a creepy underground shopping center.
Persona 3 Reload player accidentally spawns Satan in freak Fusion accident
A Persona 3 Reload player accidentally ended up with Satan, a level 82 Persona, while trying to acquire a level 13 one. What do we know about Fusion accidents in the game?
ByAmber V
Why is Japan the world’s biggest market for location-based games like Pokémon Go and Dragon Quest Walk?
Mobile games that use the player’s real-life location like Pokémon Go, Dragon Quest Walk and Monster Hunter Now are highly popular in Japan but why? Play data holds the answer.
Tekken 8: List of Reina moves causes confused screaming (no, you don’t have to memorize all that)
A "cheat sheet" of all of Reina's inputs in Tekken 8 has gone viral, causing terror among Tekken beginners, But how deep are things really?
Nintendo don’t think they’re unshakeable and work with a “sense of danger,” according to CEO
Responding to shareholders' inquiries about potential risks to Nintendo, the company's CEO stated that Nintendo is constantly aware of danger and competition and does not consider it's current position impregnable.
- ByAmber V
Mega Man producer reacts to game that seemingly rips off Mega Man Zero/ZX series
Producer of multiple Mega Man titles Takuya Aizu reacted to a game accused of plagiarizing Mega Man game mechanics, but kept things light-hearted.
- ByAmber V
Here’s how Aerith’s white materia could totally change the story of FFVII Rebirth
We examine how Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's final trailer suggests that key events to do with Aerith and her white materia will play out differently.
Palworld: This horny Pal is a menace to society but very useful for your base
Lovanders in Palworld are polarizing players for their questionable behavior yet useful work suitability. On the other hand, some players have been successfully thirst-trapped by the horny Pals.
Bayonetta artist shares stunning Tekken 8 concept art
We take a look at how Mari Shimazaki's designs for Reina, Jun and Asuka in Tekken 8 fit their personalities.
Resident Evil 1 director Shinji Mikami was against jump scares, but sequels did not follow his ideals
Reminiscing about Resident Evil 1's development, Capcom veteran Hideki Kamiya recently revealed that director Shinji Mikami had some rules about creating fear in the player.
Persona 3 Reload’s viral “sexy UI” – what ideas went into its design?
Persona 3 Reload's elegant UI went viral as soon as the game launched, with users calling it "the sexiest game menu ever." The game's art director has revealed interesting details about how it was conceptualized.
Capcom asks fans what old games they want to see revived, exciting options include Breath of Fire
Capcom is hosting a user survey called the Capcom Super Election, and the questions gauging interest for remakes/sequels are causing excitement among fans.
- ByAmber V
Street Fighter 6 menu shows Ryu’s third nipple apparently
Street Fighter 6 fans on Reddit are trying to uncover the truth behind Ryu's so-called shoulder nipple- we analyze the mystery mark.
Stellar Blade owes its sexiness to a real-life model – how Eve’s body was designed
Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve was designed to "stand out" against a post-apocalyptic setting, and her body was modelled of a real-life Korean influencer.
Bizarre eroge “What if your girl was a frog?” gets sequel
A simple hentai puzzle game featuring a sexy anime girl, but with a twist- she's a magical frog girl!
Pokémon: How the heck does Venusaur reproduce? Plant researcher’s theory goes viral
Theory on how baby Venusaurs might be made captured the attention of Japanese Pokémon fans on X, quickly reaching over 1 million views.
Palworld: here’s how you can use stairs to defeat a boss in seconds
Palworld players have invented a genius technique called the "Stairway of Heaven" that can be used to deal massive damage to boss Pals.
- ByAmber V
Nintendo submits new patents related to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Some of Nintendo's newly revealed patent applications appear to describe mechanics from Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
- ByAmber V
Help a catnip-smuggling, car-driving cat escape the cops in this Need for Speed parody browser game
Nip For Speed is a funny free indie game that will take you on a trip in more ways than one. Play passenger seat assistant to a tough-talking ginger moggie on the run from the law.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure musical’s abrupt cancellation angers fans
JoJo fans are extremely disappointed and livid at the sudden cancellation of the opening performances of Toho's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Phantom Blood musical at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo.
This rare Japanese Neo Geo game’s value has jumped from $13k to over $30k in the past 6 years
Chibi Maruko-chan: Maruko Deluxe Quiz is a retro Neo Geo game that is so rare, it's value has been continuously multiplying since 1996.
- ByAmber V
DOOM-like Japanese FPS is about a “gal” massacring cult members while flipping them off
The upcoming indie Japanese FPS Cult vs Gal is inspired by old-school FPS games like Wolfenstein 3D, and is about a gyaru defeating a religious cult.