VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
In Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Sega’s self-deprecating humor hits hard
A certain scene in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth might be a self-deprecating jab at Sega's past attempts to break into the console market.
ByAmber V
Japan arrests manga leakers of foreign nationality
Shueisha has shared details about the arrests of two foreign nationals in Japan on suspicion of copyright law violation. The company plans to pursue manga leakers and their sources.
- ByAmber V
Konami reveals new animation studio at Yu-Gi-Oh! anniversary event
Konami launches Konami Animation with a video to commemorate 25 years of Yu-Gi-Oh! The studio is set to utilize Konami's game dev experience and technology to take Japanese anime to a new level.
How Steam’s refund policy can harm short games – we asked hit Korean indie dev Somi
We asked No Case Should Remain Unsolved dev Somi about how Steam's "less than 2 hours' playtime" refund policy is causing short games to be refunded even if their reviews are positive.
Fashion Dreamer owes over half of sales to overseas players, but is still not meeting targets
According to a financial report by Marvelous, Fashion Dreamer has sold 500,000 copies worldwide, but has still not met initial sales targets.
- ByAmber V
Palworld developer’s CEO talks about “going bankrupt” from server fees
PocketPair's CEO Takuro Mizobe has shared an estimate of Palworld's monthly server fees, together with the caption "could we go bankrupt."
- ByAmber V
Monster Hunter beasts find dream homes in bizarre collaboration with Japanese realtor
SUUMO and Monster Hunter to appear in an ad series with the Japanese realtor's mascot finding ideal homes for Capcom's monsters.
Why are esports less of a thing in Japan than overseas? Japanese users discuss
An article about esports in Japan has sparked discussion - why are esports not so popular? Is it a matter of console preferences or perhaps attitudes towards gaming?
- ByAmber V
Palworld player demonstrates how to play the game Subway Surfer style
A Japanese Palworld player showed off a colossal descent down a huge handmade system of slopes, causing comparisons to Mario, Temple Run and Sonic,
- ByAmber V
This Suika Game instant death bug is a bad apple
A replicable instant death bug in Suika Game has been gathering attention on Japanese social media for its sudden and amusing barrage of fruit.
The Pokémon Company’s global study on Pokémon Sleep’s impact yields surprise results
Pokémon Sleep app data research reveals different average sleeping hours by country, as well as sleep improvements for consistent users.
Reintegrate beautiful girls into society in this “NEET rehabilitation” game
Neet Girl Rehabilitation Plan is a Japanese dating simulator/romantic visual novel in which you are tasked with rehabilitating three NEET girls.
- ByAmber V
Pokémon’s genius insect design: Scolipede trends as Japanese users analyze everything it gets right
The Japanese Pokémon community has been expressing admiration for Pokémon's Bug-type designs, especially the centipede-inspired Scolipede.
- ByAmber V
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai’s “Show the actual game!” quote got taken out of context
Industry veteran's advice on emphasizing gameplay footage in indie game trailers becomes a meme about gamers' dissatisfaction with AAA game teasers.
Like a Dragon series producer assures localization does not alter game content or characters
Like a dragon series executive producer rebuffs suspicions of English localizations being revised beyond the creators' intentions.
- ByAmber V
Valorant VTuber files charges after harassment by stream viewers
Female Japanese VTuber Yowamushi Touka will be pressing charges after becoming victim of harassment, including being told to hang herself, during her Valorant livestream.
- ByAmber V
Sega’s take on the localization of Japanese games causes controversy
Sega recently shared an article on game localization that has sparked controversy among non-Japanese speaking players.
- ByAmber V
Palworld: Japanese players appalled by calls for Pal x Human breeding
Palworld allows you to breed over 100 of Pals and create new Fusion Pals, but some players have been asking for the possibility of human-Pal crossbreeding.
- ByAmber V
Square Enix merger: “I am Setsuna” studio Tokyo RPG Factory folded into parent company
Square Enix announces merger with Tokyo RPG Factory, the studio known for titles such as I am Setsuna and Lost Sphear. The studio will be dissolved.
These Japanese grandmas and grandpas are owning the Valorant esports scene
In their 60s and 70s, the Akita-based Matagi Snipers are proving that age is just a number with their impressive FPS streams.
Uniqlo sweater display has Dark Souls players in a cold sweat
Dark Souls players are getting Sen's Fortress flashbacks due to Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo's in-store display.
Exit 8-like “spot the anomaly” indie game has you trapped in an old Japanese shopping arcade
Juban Shotengai ~Escape the Japanese Shopping Street~ is an upcoming Japanese indie game inspired by The Exit 8. Look for anomalies to find your way out of the unfamiliar shopping arcade.
- ByAmber V