VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Armored Core 6 player becomes a legend after defeating assault ship with their bare hands, stunning even the game’s developers
Armored Core 6 veteran player "Fireworks of Shibuya" showed everyone an impressive display of skills in a special episode of PlayStation Japan's PLAY! PLAY! PLAY!
Gran Turismo introduces none other than ambulances, allowing players to race and drift away while blasting their sirens
Gran Turismo 7's latest update 1.36 has brought the addition of the Toyota Himedic '21 ambulance, and players are understandably obsessed with driving them around at full speed.
92% of Japanese school kids love “stanning,” 1 in 4 spend over 60 dollars monthly on YouTubers, anime etc.
1 in 4 children in Japan are spending over 60 dollars monthly on Youtubers and anime characters. 92% of Japanese youth have an Oshi, and they're willing to spend their allowances to "push for" and support them.
Genshin Impact: Bubbly effects cleverly conceal characters’ most precious parts. Where’s my oh-so-important derrière?
Genshin Impact players enjoying underwater exploration in Fontaine were met with the unpleasant surprise of having their view of something very important blocked, causing an outrage.
Japanese player does blindfolded speedrun of challenging dating sim, becoming a legend
A Japanese player has gone viral for doing a blindfolded speedrun of the dating simulator Tokimeki Memorial, while doing live commentary of his gameplay based only on sounds and his memory.
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Discussion on the best layout of controller buttons gets heated, one user’s solution seems close to ideal
The topic of layouts and notations of buttons on video game controllers being different based on platforms has once again livened up, with many agreeing that notating buttons based on the four cardinal directions North, East, South and West could be an ideal solution.
Users of popular Japanese BL social network have their information stolen and ransomed after security breach
A popular Japanese boys' love social media platform gets hacked. Users are worried about their data as it's revealed to be up for sell on a black hat hacking crime site.
“Pokémon SEX” is trending in Japan and users are afraid to find out why
Japanese users were shocked to see the hashtag “Pokémon SEX” rise to the top of the trending list on X (formerly Twitter) on August 17. It seems the trend had something to do with Japan's declining birthrate and a meme-sequel to Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sleep.
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Somebody recreated the Zelda: OoT “Early-prototype” and it provides a glimpse at content cut from the final game
A fan-made video that recreates a "prototype" version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been released. The project titled Zelda 64 was apparently created based on various materials "unearthed" by users on the Internet, which are more than 25 years old.
YouTube’s new calligraphic logo reminds Japanese users of edgy teen fashion
Japanese users started noticing an alternate logo on the YouTube site and apps on August 16. The unexpected font of the new logo has caused a variety of reactions on Japanese X (formerly Twitter), with many agreeing that it is reminiscent of lame logo T-shirts worn by edgy teenagers back in the day.
- ByAmber V
Sand Tetris game’s expansion Sandtrix+ to be released on Steam on September 1st
An expansion of Sandtrix, the "sand Tetris game" titled Sandtrix+ will be released for PC on Steam on September 1, 2023.
Student’s “nazi cosplay” at Comiket in Japan sparks controversy
A Japanese student's Nazi cosplay at the Comiket has caused controversy on social media. Some have tried to defend the act by citing freedom of expression.
Record-breaking sales of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom may be what upheld Japan’s GDP
According to a report on Japan's GDP for the period from April to June 2023, the release of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom could have been a factor that influenced a significant increase in personal consumption.
Famous Japanese illustrator accused of using AI generated art, proves claims false with evidence
Japanese manga illustrator Rui Araizumi was recently accused of using AI generated art, which they proved false by providing proof of having drawn their artwork by hand.
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“Land of molesters” trends in Japan as a way to shame offenders after Korean DJ is sexually harassed during live show
Words such as “land of molesters” and “disgrace of Japan” started trending on Japanese X (formerly Twitter) after Korean celebrity DJ Soda reported being sexually harassed by fans during her live performance in Osaka, Japan on August 14.
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Japanese indie developer shares insight on common programming “trap” that can occur when localizing games
Japanese solo developer sekiyadn, who was involved in porting Enjoy the Diner to Unity, recently revealed insights about a bug that occurs due to differences in number notation in different system locales, causing confusion to many developers and players.
Fate/stay night author Kinoko Nasu talks about health issues and recovery from asthma
Kinoko Nasu of TYPE-MOON revealed his medical condition on his blog “The Bamboo Broom Diary.” The author had been in poor health ever since the release of Fate/Grand Order Lostbelt 7, Part 2 but is now recovering.
Lollipop Chainsaw remake to be officially titled Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, release postponed to summer 2024
Dragami Games announced on August 11 that their currently in-development Lollipop Chainsaw Remake will be officially titled Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. They have also announced that the release of the title has been postponed to the summer of 2024.
Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events 2023 turns all of Yokohama Pokémon-themed, fans enjoy festivities
Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events 2023 has fans from around the world in Yokohama for Japan's first WCS tournament. Participants are having fun grabbing event-exclusive items, trading pokémon, and dancing the week away.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Long-necked Paradox Raikou sparks wild theories on appearance of Paradox Entei
The appearance of Raging Bolt, the Paradox Pokémon based on Raikou in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet’s The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC has sparked wild fan-theories on the appearance of Paradox Entei.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles creator expresses regret for lack of new titles in the series
The Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 8. The creator of the series Akitoshi Kawazu made a comment on the occasion, in which he expressed his personal frustration at there being no new additions to the series and apologized to fans.
Tears of the Kingdom: Koroks are the biggest enemy of anyone aiming for 100% map completion
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players discover what's keeping them from 100% map completion. For those who want this achievement, it's going to take a lot of searching for Korok Seeds.