VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
After asking 80 employees to resign voluntarily, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius developer turns around financial deficit for the first time in over a year
Japanese developer Gumi, known for titles such as Aster Tatariqus and Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, announced a significant increase in profit.
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“We have finally been able to release Lollipop Chainsaw uncensored” producer celebrates Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP launch
As Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP releases in the West today, producer Yoshimi Yasuda celebrates getting the zombie-killing game past the censors.
PS5 Pro’s price reveal causes gaming PC retailers in Japan to go all out on competitive deals
Gaming PC manufacturers in Japan have been taking advantage of gamers' dissatisfaction with Sony's pricing of the PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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CalorieMate releases weird free game about keeping a tired game developer energized, with a surprising Metal Gear Solid connection
In CalorieMate LIQUID FOR GAME CREATORS, you are can of energy drink that must find its way to the lips of an exhausted game creator.
Segagaga director addresses fans’ call for an English version of Sega’s bizarre Japan-exclusive Dreamcast RPG
Could Segagaga, the bizarre Japan-only Dreamcast RPG/management sim in which you must help Sega triumph over its rivals, finally get an official English release?
The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case: The Okhotsk Disappearance’s remake launches for PC and Switch, revitalizing a Yuji Horii classic from 40 years ago
The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case: The Okhotsk Disappearance ~Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine~ is now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
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Aniplex and Akatsuki Games announce new game called Project Hyke
Aniplex and Akatsuki Games are working on a mysterious new title which seems to feature a girl and her cat going on a journey.
Danganronpa creator says game devs should write their own scenarios rather than outsource, even if they’re not good writers
Danganronpa series creator Kazutaka Kodaka talked about his views on game scenario writing in a recently aired talk show.
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Berserk official account calls out fan animation project for unauthorized use of Kentaro Miura’s IP
Hakusensha, the publisher of the Berserk manga series, calls out Studio Eclypse's fan animation project for unauthorized use.
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Atelier Yumia producer explains why the game’s sleek and sexy character designs pursue a more modern look than previous titles
Producer Junzo Hosoi explains how the character designs in Atelier Yumia are part of efforts to evolve the Atelier series and appeal to more players worldwide.
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii is 70 years old, but has no plans to retire yet
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii responds to questions about his age and potential retirement from game making.
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Konami to broadcast Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel competition between AI duelists
In the special programme, two engineer teams will attempt to create AI Duelists that can beat each other at Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.
The Apothecary Diaries artist posts first update after tax evasion conviction
In her first update since her tax evasion conviction, The Apothecary Diaries mangaka Nekokurage addresses fans of the series.
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis to feature characters from other numbered FF titles in the future, producer reveals
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis dev team has long-term plans for the F2P game, with more events and collaborations in the works.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Co-director hints at when we can expect to learn more about the trilogy’s final part
More information is coming about the much-anticipated final part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy, producer Motomu Toriyama reveals.
Former Capcom developers establish new studio, tease unannounced game
Former Capcom developers Hideaki Utsumi and Saori Utsumi announced the establishment of Birdkin Studio on September 9.
Bunny Garden teases new character in latest update
Qureate's latest update for the hostess club dating sim Bunny Garden gives players a sneak peek of a new character.
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s new Resident Evil 4 costumes cover Frank West in a sack and a miniskirt
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster reveals its new Resident Evil 4 (Chainsaw Villager and Ashley Graham) DLC costumes for Frank West.
Konami adds 3 more classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games to its upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection
Five titles have been confirmed for Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days collection, with more to be revealed later.
R-Type Tactics I・II Cosmos dev explains why the 556% crowdfunded game is delayed again
Director explains why the latest R-Type game, R-Type Tactics I・II Cosmos, is now postponed until sometime in 2025
Trails In the Sky Remake is developed 100% in-house, Nihon Falcom president assures
Nihon Falcom addressed suspicions about The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st being outsourced to other manufacturers.
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Atelier Yumia introduces a seamless open world, real-time action, and a creative house building system to raise the IP to a global level
Atelier Yumia producer Junzo Hosoi explains how the ambitious game will take the beloved Atelier series to a whole new level.