VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Dragon’s Dogma 2 may be the perfect game for furries
Dragon's Dogma 2 introduces a new feline-humanoid playable race of Beastren, which can be fully customized in the game's character creator.
ByAmber V
Samurai swordfight your way through historic Japan in this immersive tale of soul-shifting revenge
In gorgeous pixel art action adventure AMEDAMA, take a samurai sword-wielding, atmospheric journey of revenge through rainy Edo period Japan.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s moogles feared for soulless gaze, accused of catfishing
Moogles are a staple of the Final Fantasy series but the cute mascot character's appearance in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is disturbing people
Dragon Ball’s “flashiness” is what made the author go “simple and peaceful” for Sand Land’s story
Sand Land author Akira Toriyama says the original "simple" manga has been altered for dramatic effect in the Sand Land Project adaptations.
- ByAmber V
Harvestella creator to leave Square Enix, undecided about next move
Harvestella producer Daisuke Taka will leave Square Enix in April. He is apparently looking for collaborators to work with in the future.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby creator supports retired racehorses in Japan
Cygames, creator of cute girl horse racing anime & game franchise Uma Musume Pretty Derby, is thanked for helping real ex-racehorses in Japan.
In FFVII Rebirth, Cloud is no longer able to rifle through Tifa’s underwear drawer
We look at how the Japanese version of FFVII Rebirth handles the deletion of Final Fantasy VII's most infamous item- Tifa's underwear.
Tekken 8’s microtransaction model disappoints many – here’s why
While its prices are comparatively reasonable, Tekken 8's in-game shop is being criticized for its coin system.
- ByAmber V
“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is God-tier” Japanese fans give their first day impressions
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth players in Japan share their first impressions on the game's high degree of freedom, vast side content & fun combat.
Helldivers 2 “copies” Metal Gear Solid 5 in the most satisfying ways
Helldivers 2 is being praised for how it skillfully copies a particularly "satisfying" element of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Want to launch a hit anime? Have a longer first episode
Recent popular Japanese anime series like Demon Slayer, Oshi no Ko and Frieren have had extended first episodes, giving them more time to hook viewers.
Nintendo Japan sued for power harassment and mental distress
On February 27, two former temporary employees of Nintendo Japan were awarded compensation for power harassment.
Pokémon Legends Z-A speculated to take place in 1850s by Japanese players
Users have various theories about the setting of Pokémon Legends Z-A, and many think it will take place in the past, rather than the future.
- ByAmber V
Street Fighter II gets new character in official browser game collab with Pocky
Street Fighter II Pocky Edition is a special mini version of the classic 1990s arcade game with a brand new character and a chocolate-themed twist.
Pokémon Legends Z-A’s potential map complexity is causing anxiety
Japanese users dread the potential complexity of the Lumiose City map in Pokémon Legends Z-A as they recall frequently getting lost in Pokemon X and Y.
- ByAmber V
Construction of world’s first game art museum begins in Japan
Japan is starting construction of the "world's first game art museum," backed by Koei Tecmo's parent company Koyu Holdings.
- ByAmber V
Fox-eared Sephiroth tempts Cloud with noodles in brilliantly weird Final Fantasy VII tie-in
Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s release, Sephiroth has made a surprising appearance as a beguiling fox who convinces Cloud to eat udon.
“Maid of The Dead” sexy zombie shooter coming to Steam on March 1
The sexy multidirectional zombie shooter Maid of the Dead will be coming to Steam on March 1, with support for English.
- ByAmber V
Acclaimed Japanese roguelike RPG “Creator of Another World” coming to Steam
Pursue your own destiny in this hit 2023 Japanese indie roguelike RPG that is coming to Steam. Every playthrough is unique and different.
Pokémon TCG Pocket app developer’s stocks skyrocket, hit daily price limit
Following the announcement of Nintendo's Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, DeNa's stock value has rapidly grown, hitting its daily limit price.
- ByAmber V
Why do Japanese games like Pokémon represent poison using purple and not green?
Japanese game series like Mario and Pokémon often indicate poison using purple, while western games usually opt for green. We reveal why.
Unopened copy of the Serial Experiments Lain game estimated at over $3000 in Japan
The 1998 Serial Experiments Lain video game for the PlayStation has reached a new height - with an unopened copy being estimated upwards of 50k yen.
- ByAmber V