VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Japanese adult visual novel game stuns community by revealing 400.000+ copies sold worldwide
The Japanese romance VN developer Yuzusoft revealed that their title Senren * Banka has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, surprising the community. The title is often referred to as a "god-tier" game.
Use of “AI actress” in Japanese commercial causes controversy amidst ongoing international strikes in the industry
A Japanese tea company's commercial featuring an AI actress sparks discussion about the ethics of using AI as opposed to human talent. Online users and industry professionals evaluate the pros and cons.
Nintendo Switch slapping game reveals “brass knuckle” Joy-con attachments
The developers of “the slapping game” Rose and Camellia have revealed a rather unique piece of gaming merch – a set of brass knuckle attachments for the Joy-Con.
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Japan’s first “dictionary of otaku terminology” defines words such as “omegaverse,” met with mixed reactions
A major Japanese publisher announced the release of a comprehensive dictionary of otaku and geek terminology, covering topics such as “common otaku terminology,” K-pop stan terminology, yaoi, Pokémon terminology and similar.
- ByAmber V
According to survey, nearly 40% of Japanese school kids still wear masks throughout their entire school day, and the main reason isn’t Covid
Nearly 40% of Japanese elementary and middle school students wear face masks throughout the school day. What motivates Japanese youth to continue to wear masks, even when they are no longer mandatory?
Nintendo Switch puzzle game Suika Game breaks US best-seller ranking as soon as it releases
The Nintendo Switch puzzle game Suika Game ranked No. 1 in the US Nintendo eShop as soon as it released internationally, overtaking Among us and Stardew Valley.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: ways to do “infinite jumps” discovered
Super Mario Bros. Wonder players have been discovering ways to perform “infinite jumps” using certain combinations of power-ups, allowing them to jump over entire stages.
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe esports scene is thriving 6 years after the game’s release. What keeps the competitive scene so enraptured?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has entered its seventh year upon launch, but the esports community formed around it is still very much alive and thriving. We ask Japan’s top player Kusaan about what keeps the game’s competitive community so hooked.
Upcoming VA-11 Hall-A inspired title lets you become a late night ramen shop owner
Midnight Ramen, an upcoming VA-11 Hall-A inspired game, will let you become the owner of a late night ramen shop, making ramen while listening to the worries of your customers.
Why do Japanese people tend to drop all formality when talking to foreigners even though Japan is so big on being polite?
Why do some Japanese people tend to rely on casual speech to communicate with foreigners? A foreign sociolinguist shares their surprisingly casual conversation at a pharmacy in Japan.
The Nintendo Switch dark horse ”Suika Game” finally gets US release
The viral puzzle game Suika Game had been unavailable outside of Japan, but starting October 20, it has been made available in the US as well as the North, Central, and South American regions.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: new “odd job” quest system revealed, but more importantly, Aerith yeets a barrel
Square Enix revealed a video introducing a new system of side quests in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but the video has been gaining attention for a certain amusing detail.
Bandai’s Gundam model 3D CAD data leaked to the public, but it may not be as big of a deal as it seems
Bandai Namco's Gundam Metaverse has seemingly suffered a significant data leak of 3D data, including CAD data for an unreleased model.
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False plagiarism accusations a growing problem in Japan’s anime industry – Sailor Moon director takes legal action, fearing deadly outcome
Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena anime director Kunihiko Ikuhara has taken legal action against a woman who claims he plagiarized her art. Given the recent incidents of attacks by disgruntled fans against creators, it appears that taking precautionary measures to prevent potential tragedies may be necessary.
Why did Frieren and Oshi no Ko have such unusually long premieres?
Why are anime debuts becoming so long? Anime like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Oshi no Ko opting for longer premieres may have a lot to do with anime fans ditching the 'three-episode' rule.
Tokyo Shibuya ward’s cryptic video yelling at foreigners to “STAY AWAY”!” for Halloween causes more harm than good
With nothing but noble intentions, Tokyo's Shibuya ward posted a video regarding Halloween celebrations that has caused a lot of confusion and even offense with its botched translations.
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I didn’t set out to be an animation director at first – “Your Name” director Makoto Shinkai reveals that audiences are what shaped him into who he is
In a recent interview, animated film director Makoto Shinkai talks about how audiences shaped him into who he is a creator and the ways his work has changed over time.
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Japanese man arrested for stalking woman through Final Fantasy XIV and social media
In a rare, video game-related arrest, a Japanese man (38) was arrested for stalking and persistently messaging a woman (28) through Final Fantasy XIV and social media.
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Japanese game dev shares frustration about harmful “ironic” negative reviews on Steam
A Japanese indie game developer speaks out about the issue of Steam users leaving negative reviews "ironically," causing harm to developers.
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Splatoon 3 update Ver. 5.1.0: Game Balance Tweaks and Changes to Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa
Nintendo has announced Splatoon's latest update, Ver. 5.1.0, with changes to Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa and weapon strength adjustments. This update is expected to be released on October 17 (UTC).
Armored Core 6: Even the battle tactics of small-fry MTs are designed to reflect each faction’s doctrines
Players of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON have been noticing how different enemy factions have different approaches to battle strategy, which are reflected even in minor characters.
Is Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP a remaster or a remake? We asked Dragami Games for a more detailed answer
Dragami Games CEO Yoshimi Yasuda gives further details on his statement about Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP being a remaster rather than a remake.