VERACITY IN GAMING
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Masahiro Sakurai strongly suggests that game developers let players skip cutscenes
Super Smash Bros. and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai recently advised game devs to give players the option to skip game cutscenes- here's why
Nikke jiggly butt physics perfectly recreated by model kit enthusiast… with a twist
Goddess of Victory: Nikke is known for its curvy anime girls. One model maker recently recreated the game's bouncing butts using a Gundam kit
Elden Ring mod replaces Shadow of the Erdtree’s final bosses with Patches and Hidetaka Miyazaki
An Elden Ring mode has made it possible to face off Hidetaka Miyazaki himself in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
DoDonPachi series developer Cave sees 527％ yearly profit increase in video game sector
Touhou Project game and Monster Strike perform strongly for renowned bullet hell shooter developer Cave in their 2024 fiscal year.
Reynatis aims to be accepted as a purely Japanese RPG, without adapting to overseas audiences, director says
Reynatis's director Takumi Isobe wants his upcoming title to encompass good old JRPG goodness without being conscious of overseas audiences.
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Square Enix’s new book explains AI usage in game development, features Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Square Enix's AI Division have compiled a comprehensive book on AI usage in games, featuring examples from Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
RPG Maker devs to release Action Game Maker, a Godot-based toolkit that doesn’t require programming
Gotcha Gotcha Games, the creators of the RPG Maker series, have announced Action Game Maker, a dev toolkit for 2D action games.
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(UPDATE) Ubisoft’s apology for stolen imagery in Assassin’s Creed Shadows followed by further call for revision of Collector’s Edition artbook
After apologizing, Ubisoft is being petitioned to remove re-enactment group's flag from Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition artbook
Isekai truck deaths accused of sending negative “subliminal messages” about trucks by Japan’s logistics industry
Japan's transportation industry is not happy with the trope of anime and movie characters being hit and killed by trucks.
Oshi no Ko anime studio Doga Kobo acquired by Kadokawa
The anime studio behind global hit series Oshi no Ko and Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has become part of the Kadokawa Group.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will keep the term “psychopath” and ramp up gore, devs say
The producers of Capcom's Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster have addressed the topic of censorship in the upcoming title.
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Tose has new projects and recovery plan in the works, despite huge losses
Tose, a major Japanese outsourcing game developer, is tightening rules to prevent future losses from cancelled titles.
Elden Ring DLC: What happens to Mohg in Shadow of the Erdtree?
Mohg is one of the two bosses that need to be defeated to access Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree, but what is his role in the story?
Final Fantasy 14 fans in Japan are getting horny for Bakool Ja Ja too
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's new character Bakool Ja Ja has some thirsty Japanese fans too, with his "ugly erotic" charm and "kitty" comments...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ first playable demo announced for EVO 2024
The first playable demo for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and its new REV system has been announced for SNK's EVO 2024 booth.
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Koei Tecmo settles lawsuit for malicious copyright infringement against Chinese game company
Koei Tecmo settles lawsuit against Yoozoo Games for unauthorized use of copyrighted game assets and music in advertisements.
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Why does Final Fantasy 14 live past the “2-year expiry date” of MMOs? Yoshi-P comments
Final Fantasy XIV's producer and director Naoki Yoshida analyzes the success of the MMORPG with 4chan owner Hiroyuki Nishimura.
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Palworld does not use generative AI, PocketPair CEO assures
Palworld's AI accusations have been ongoing since the game's launch, but PocketPair's CEO has come out to deny any use of generative AI.
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Like a Dragon’s casting audition finalists for new title revealed
Sega have announced the 10 finalists for their casting auditions for the new Like a Dragon game. The finals will be broadcast live on YouTube
Palworld establishes its own company with Sony Music and Aniplex
PocketPair, Aniplex and Sony Entertainment Music establish a company dedicated to licensing Palworld internationally.
SNK veterans’ new project Black Finger JET is back up and running
Former Metal Slug developers' game saved by partnership with United Arab Emirates-based studio Red Dunes Games.
Trails through Daybreak 2 to get English release
The English version of Nihon Falcom's 2022 action RPG Trails through Daybreak 2 will let players find out what happens to bounty hunting detective Van Arkride