VERACITY IN GAMING
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Square Enix shares new policy against harassment of their employees and executives
Square Enix Group published a new policy addressing harassment of its employees, executives and partners on January 10.
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will get free New Game+ update
Unlike Infinite Wealth, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's New Game+ will be available as a free post-launch patch.
Krafton is using NVIDIA AI technology to make NPCs in its upcoming life sim inZOI behave just like real humans
inZOI releases in early access on March 28, with super smart NPCs that can learn from past experiences and dynamically adjust their behavior.
The Fox’s Way Home releases on Switch, giving Nintendo fans a chance at spotting sexy shrine maiden imposters
Positively reviewed on Steam, the unusual puzzle game in which you work out which dancing anime fox girl is an imposter comes out on Switch.
Palworld developer Pocketpair releases Overdungeon on Nintendo Switch
Pocketpair's roguelike deckbuilder Overdungeon makes its surprise console debut on Nintendo Switch on January 9.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test 2 participants will get special bonuses in full game
Those who play the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test 2 this coming February have some bonuses to look forward to if they get the full game.
(Updated) Marvel Rivals’ Invisible Woman owes her attention-grabbing butt to real life model
There’s a reason why Marvel Rivals' new Strategist hero Invisible Woman has a behind that looks like Psylocke’s...
Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter associates the Year of the Snake with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s upcoming release
Snake voice actor David Hayter reminds fans that MGS3 remake Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is aptly coming out this year.
Hideki Kamiya reacts to the revelation that someone at CLOVERS has a figure of him (sort of) on their desk
A staff member of Hideki Kamiya's new studio CLOVERS happens to have a figure that bears a striking resemblance to the Okami creator himself.
Astro Bots and the Ape Escape monkey perform CGI-free synchronized dance in New Year collaboration video with Sony’s toio
Sony toio crossover with Astro Bot and Ape Escape will offer free cutouts of Astro Bot and Pipo Monkey that can be printed out and used with or without a programmable toio platform.
Tango Gameworks resumes full-scale operations under Krafton, opening new office in Tokyo
Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks now has a new office in Tokyo, marking the start of its rebirth under Krafton.
Mecha BREAK opens applications for large-scale closed beta featuring revamped PvPvE mode
Amazing Seesun Games are accepting applications for hit multiplayer mech shooter Mecha BREAK's latest closed beta test until January 14.
Classic robot arcade shooter Strania The Stella Machina to get enhanced Switch release
G.rev's Strania -The Stella Machina- EX, the enhanced version of the nostalgic 2011 robot action shooter, is coming to Nintendo Switch on January 23.
Venus Vacation Prism -Dead or Alive Xtreme- gets 18+ rating in some regions despite lack of nudity, and here’s why
Team Ninja's upcoming Venus Vacation Prism -Dead or Alive Xtreme- has been given the highest age rating in Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
For Stellar Blade developer Shift Up, giving employees new PS5s seems to be a recurring thing
On January 6, Shift Up gave each of its employees a PS5 Pro, however this is not the first time the developer has rewarded its staff with new consoles.
Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime announced with story by the creator of Psycho Pass
Scheduled for release in 2027, the Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series will be co-produced by Crunchyroll and Aniplex.
Deltarune creator Toby Fox says the game’s fourth chapter is now being bug-tested on PC
On January 7 2025, Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox gave a new update on the upcoming Deltarune Chapter 4.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is bringing back one of Juliet’s original DLC outfits this February, with a new Nightmare Mode in the works
Producer Yoshimi Yasuda reveals that Juliet is getting her Goth Girl outfit back in a February update to Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP.
Bullet hell shooter Soulers free demo lets you slow down time to turn the tide of battle in your favor
In upcoming shmup Soulers, you can slow down time to avoid the barrage of bullets, as well as call upon your hand-picked tough girl team for support.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 smashes series’ box office records, becoming the fastest earning Sonic movie so far
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 shot up box office charts at supersonic speed, becoming the fastest earning Sonic movie in its first 3 days.
Japan’s empty apartments are being turned into gaming spaces aimed at esports players
A renovation project is aiming to turn Japan’s vacant apartments into high-tech gaming facilities to attract esports players and avid gamers.
NieR Automata inspired experimental RPG HYPERxFANTASY blends deep storytelling, tense sword combat, and high player freedom with striking futuristic visuals
Indie developer ONYXPRISM’s upcoming story and choice-driven RPG HYPERxFANTASY is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2025.