VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Delicious in Dungeon author surprises fans with immaculate gaming taste, mentions Disco Elysium and Papers, Please
Ryoko Kui, creator of hit manga Delicious in Dungeon, stuns fans with her avid love of various video games including RPGs, indie gems and cult classics.
In this atmospheric indie puzzle game, you explore a town where night never ends
Recolit is an upcoming Japanese indie puzzle adventure game with atmospheric pixel art and a mysterious setting in a dark town.
ByAmber V
Game and anime characters’ thighs are getting thicker- and Japanese fans are ok with that
Curvy girls with bigger thighs are on the increase in games and anime- with some existing characters like Rikka from GRIDMAN and vocaloid Hatsune Miku even getting redesigns.
Veteran manga artist exposes exploitative industry practices that are “strangling” Japanese mangaka
Prompted by the recent suicide of manga artist Ashihara Hinako, one industry veteran revealed the biggest problems facing mangaka in Japan, including low incomes and exploitative behavior by publishers.
- ByAmber V
Could Japan’s Niconico have surpassed YouTube with earlier monetization? platform’s COO comments
Dwango COO Shigetaka Kurita has joined in on discussion about whether Niconico, one of Japan's biggest video sharing platforms, could have grown greater than YouTube with earlier monetization.
Final Fantasy’s original creator reveals why FFVII was released on PlayStation and not Nintendo 64
Hironobu Sakaguchi recently explained in an interview exactly why Final Fantasy VII never made it to the Nintendo 64, and what made Square go with Sony's PlayStation instead.
Palworld devs remind people that it’s normal to take a break from a game
In response to recent pessimistic articles about Palworld losing X% of its player base, the game's representative Bucky reminded players that Palworld will be back with more content and it's normal for them to take a break and come back later.
- ByAmber V
Bandai Namco disappointed with performance of “new online game” (meaning Blue Protocol)
Bandai Namco Holdings released their 9-month Financial Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, which mentions a new online game falling short of forecasts. This likely refers to the MMO Blue Protocol.
- ByAmber V
The Exit 8 dev reveals how he made a top-selling Steam game in UE5 in 9 months
In a recent interview, Kotake Create, the developer of the Steam hit "anomaly spotting game" The Exit 8, reveals details about his creative process and how the game came to be.
- ByAmber V
Hikikomori beat ‘em up tower defense game Pull Stay releases February 26 in Early Access
The highly anticipated Pull Stay, a game about hikikomori by a hikikomori, is going to release in Early Access on February 26 on Stea,.
Palworld’s life-like gun behavior is all thanks to one passionate developer’s ”secret” efforts
In response to recent praise of Palworld's realistic gun motions, PocketPair's CEO has revealed that a lot of the fine details were the result of a single team members "behind the scenes" efforts.
- ByAmber V
Cities Skylines player in Japan recreates driving license test course in-game
Cities: Skylines player impresses Japanese social media users with a detailed recreation of their driving school's exam course, prompting people to share memories of getting their license in Japan.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was inspired by Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn, according to director
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed several titles that he referenced for the game, including Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn, Skyrim and The Witcher 3.
The Pokémon Company is working on AI specialized for Pokémon battles based on chess AI
The Pokémon Company is developing a Pokémon Battle AI based on shogi (Japanese Chess) AI technology. The AI will be implemented for the first time in The 2024 Pokémon Dragon King Championships, taking place on February 25.
- ByAmber V
Palworld players report rare cases of gigantic Pals
Thanks to a freak bug, some players have had their Pals grow to gigantic sizes, including Vixy, Anubis and Cattivas. Unfortunately, it's possible the bug has already been resolved.
RPG Maker XP is available for free on Steam for a limited time
As part of a limited time campaign, RPG Maker XP will be available for free on Steam until February 20 (JST). Newer RPG Maker titles are available at discounts.
- ByAmber V
Does pineapple belong on pizza or not? This Japanese board game is about battling it out
Japanese "useless invention" artist Marina Fujiwara revealed her Pineapple vs Salami board game, designed to let pro and anti pineapple on pizza-ers battle it out.
- ByAmber V
Palworld: How to build a floating base in the sky
Palworld player in Japan reveals how to channel Hayao Miyazaki's beloved Laputa Castle in the Sky and build a floating base.
Collect “pocket-sized Machos” in Japanese PvP game Macho Scooping
Macho Scooping is an upcoming indie Japanese game in which you scoop machos out of a water tank and and aim to collect as many species as possible.
- ByAmber V
3D custom mecha action game “Dolls Nest” by Nitroplus to launch in 2024
Nitroplus has announced that Dolls Nest, their 3D custom mecha action game, will be releasing in 2024. They have revealed new story and gameplay information.
Realistic forensic investigation sim Tokyo Psychodemic to release May 30
Tokyo Psychodemic, directed by the creator or Kowloon High-School Chronicle, is a realistic investigation sim set to release in May 2024.
Exit 8-like horror walking sim has you trapped in the liminal space of a shopping center
B1 is an upcoming Japanese indie horror game inspired by hit anomaly spotting walking sim The Exit 8. Keep your eyes peeled for strange things in a creepy underground shopping center.
