VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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
Pokémon creator stalked and ambushed for autographs by scalpers
Famous Pokémon creator Naoki Saito has been victim of stalking, tailing and ambushes for the past year by people seeking to profit off of his signature.
- ByAmber V
Reynatis will feature lots of real-life stores in Shibuya which even Persona and Ghostwire: Tokyo couldn’t include
The upcoming action RPG Reynatis prides itself on its realistic recreation of Shibuya, that
Elden Ring’s director said there’s a few secrets left uncovered in the game, causing “treasure hunt” among players
Hidetaka Miyazaki's comment about remaining undiscovered secrets in Elden Ring has caused players to go on a massive "treasure hunt" uncovering various new trivia.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – glowing worm boi becomes main attraction of DLC
A glowing worm has become most anticipated new aspect of the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Neko Atsume cat-collecting game to get improved sequel
Marking the original cat collecting game's 10th anniversary, Neko Atsume 2 Kitty Collector will be out on Android and iOS in summer 2024.