VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Capcom veteran artist runs Kickstarter for new India-inspired game
Street Fighter II pixel artist Satoru Yamashita is raising funds for Dhalman, a side-scrolling metroidvania game meets curry shop management sim.
Japanese analyst says Nintendo Switch’s successor will be priced at $499 or under and launch in the first half of 2025
A report by Toyo Securities' analyst indicates that Nintendo's Switch successor will launch in the first half of next year and cost up to $499.
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Yokotaro gets told to do less ramen-posting and work more on games by savage roastbot
Yokotaro hopped on the bandwagon of having an AI analyze your social media account and roast you, and the results were beautifully offensive.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth made Yuffie more Asian-looking, according to devs
A feature on the development of Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth reveals subtle changes made to the characters, including Yuffie.
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Shiren the Wanderer 6 is getting even more content, devs tease
Spike Chunsoft urges players to hang on to their copies of Shiren the Wanderer 6, hinting that new content is on the way.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven started out as a 20 to 30-hour game, but will end up offering 40 to 50 hours of gameplay, producer says
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven's producer talks about what has caused the remake to grow in volume.
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Capcom devs explain how they used analogue special effects in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Coffee grounds and mini fireworks: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess's devs reveal how they combined real-life miniatures and practical effects with CGI to create a unique world.
Erotic games thrive on Switch as PlayStation’s rules grow stricter
Japanese gamers have noticed an increase of Nintendo Switch eroge in recent years, and it may have to do with Sony's policies.
An important part of fighting game history just became playable outside of Japan for the first time
Knuckle Heads, Namco's 1993 Japan-exclusive arcade fighting game and answer to Street Fighter II, is now available on PS4 and Switch.
Wizardry series’ latest title will get a Steam release and OST by legendary Final Fantasy composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. Mobile pre-registrations now open
Wizardry Variants Daphne, the latest entry to the Wizardry series, is now accepting pre-registrations for mobile platforms.
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FromSoftware’s parent company reports major growth despite serious losses from cyberattack, with Elden Ring DLC “powerfully driving” its whole game sector
Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, reported a big boost in quarterly sales following the launch of Elden Ring's DLC.
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Delicious in Dungeon becomes Kadokawa’s top-earning IP after anime adaptation’s premiere
Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) earned over 2 billion yen in just 3 months, more than double the revenue of Kadokawa's 2nd top earning franchise.
Pokémon speedrunner horrifies viewers with superhuman multitasking, playing two games with one controller in each hand, using foot and voice controls all while responding to chat
A Japanese Pokémon speedrunner recently completed a glitchless "Catch 'em All" challenge playing two games simultaneously.
Hi-Fi Rush IP’s revival paves the way for expansion of the game’s story
With producer Krafton taking on the Hi-Fi Rush IP, we explore the exciting ways that the story's two endings leave room for sequels
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster takes over Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station ahead of new physical edition release
Video display celebrates Final Fantasy series' classic 2D era ahead of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's new physical release coming in October.
Ganbare Goemon’s spiritual successor BAKERU to get Western release in September on Steam and Switch
Spike Chunsoft is bringing the Ganbare Goemon series creators' new title Bakeru to North America and Europe in September 2024.
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Tango Gameworks founder Shinji Mikami expresses relief about Krafton taking in staff after closure
Tango Gameworks founder Shinji Mikami made a brief comment in response to Krafton's acquisition of the studio.
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Cult classic JPRG Elona’s “sequel” Elona 2 is not a real sequel and uses the name without permission, according to original developer
The indie developer behind the cult roguelike JRPG Elona has addressed an upcoming mobile game titled Elona 2 which claims to be a "sequel."
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Sentinel Girls sequel Snezhinka: Sentinel Girls 2 to release in August with online ranking system, new cards and weapons
Snezhinka: Sentinel Girls 2 keeps Marfusha's winning formula of high-tempo shooting battles, adding a Challenge Mode, new cards & more weapons
Tekken 8 developer Katsuhiro Harada reveals details about his fighting stick of choice
In response to questions from fans, Tekken 8 producer Katshuhiro Harada has spilled the beans on what fighting stick he uses.
Tango Gameworks taken over and “revived” by PUBG publisher Krafton, with plans to expand Hi-Fi Rush IP
Two months after its abrupt closure, Tango Gameworks is being brought back to life by Korean publisher Krafton.
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Capcom responds to inquiry about lowering PC game prices in emerging countries
Capcom representative comment on the possibility of lowering PC game prices in emerging markets as a way to boost sales.
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