VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s option to speed up cutscenes led to an increase in players, says director
Naoki Hamaguchi explains why the team at Square Enix added the option to speed up cutscenes in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth.
Capcom is experimenting with generative AI to help generate the “hundreds of thousands of ideas needed for game development”
Capcom's technical director talks about their experimental system for using generative AI to streamline the brainstorming process.
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Venus Vacation Prism -Dead or Alive Xtreme- gets postponed to March 27
The release of Venus Vacation Prism -Dead or Alive Xtreme- will be delayed from March 6 to March 27, 2025, according to a new announcement.
Cloud and Aerith are not like brother and sister, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s director speaks out about misinterpretation of his statement
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi addresses fans' misinterpretation of Cloud and Aerith's relationship- we take a closer look.
Kojima Productions announces Death Stranding year-round photo mode campaign
Kojima Productions announced the start of The 2025 Death Stranding Annual Photo Mode Campaign on January 22. The first theme is "Vehicles."
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Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact developer Eighting sees massive 192% growth in profit compared to last year
Eighting, the developer of DNF Duel, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact has seen massive growth in the past year.
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Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime gets April 2025 release date and trailer showcasing new and returning characters
Sanzigen’s Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime has received an April 2025 air date and new trailer showing off new and familiar faces.
Sega opens registrations for its “Sega Account” online service for Sega and Atlus games
Sega officially opened registrations for their Sega Account online service on January 22. Users who sign up quickly will be awarded in-game bonus DLC items.
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Street Fighter 6: To meet Mai in World Tour mode, you need to progress Terry Bogard’s quest
Capcom recently revealed the necessary conditions to encounter Mai Shiranui in World Tour, which involves meeting her fellow Fatal Fury comrade first.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins didn’t include character customization, but the feature is not off the table for future entries, according to producer
Dynasty Warriors: Origins producer Tomohiko Sho explains Omega Force's decision not to include character creation in the game.
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Nintendo suspends commercials on major Japanese TV network amidst sex scandal
Nintendo has joined 50 other Japanese companies in discontinuin commercials on the scandal-embroiled television station Fuji TV.
Backed by Sony investment, Kadokawa is raising its target for original IP creation to 9,000 titles per year
Kadokawa plans to increase its output of manga, light novels and other publications to 9,000 per titles year by fiscal year 2027.
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New Gundam co-produced by Evangelion’s studio Khara rakes in 598 million yen in three days, taking top spot at box office
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- sees explosive popularity in its opening weekend, taking the No. 1 spot at the Japanese box office.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket player shares outcome of hitting the game’s daily spending limit every day since release
Japanese YouTuber Hajimesyacho has been purchasing the daily limit in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket for over 80 days.
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Koei Tecmo stocks rebound as Dynasty Warriors: Origins nears 70k concurrent players and tops best-seller rankings
Koei Tecmo Holdings' share price rebounded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on January 20 in response to the strong performance of Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
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Niconico mass deletes videos and shuts down adult-oriented fanart portal to comply with international laws
Niconico services’ regulations were revised last October to accommodate international laws pertaining to sexual and violent content.
Sega just put out a comprehensive guide on Japanese arcades for tourists, including tips for winning, etiquette and more
Sega launched an official website titled Japanese Game Center Guide on January 20. The site is meant as an introduction to Japanese arcades for tourists visiting Japan.
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Nintendo’s average annual salary decreased in 2024, but ranked second highest in Japanese regional ranking
Nintendo's average annual salary decreased in the fiscal year ending March 2024, but was still high enough to come in second in Japan's regional rankings.
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Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero’s first post-launch DLC features content from Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero's first DLC boasts 11 new characters and other content focusing on the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP’s next update will add English subs to Japanese voiceovers
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's February update brings new subtitling options to the game, as well as a Photo Mode and the Goth Girl outfit.
Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada’s “open to work” announcement is not a cause for worry, creator clarifies
Tekken series executive producer Katsuhiro Harada posted on LinkedIn that he is "casually" looking for a new full-time job, giving fans the idea that he's leaving Bandai Namco, but this seems to not be the case after all.
- ByAmber V
Sony lets you experience the smells of Infinity Nikki in new high-tech collaboration event
Sony is showcasing its experimental olfactory technology in a collaboration with Infinity Nikki that lets you enjoy the game's flowery scents.
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