VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Capcom asks fans what old games they want to see revived, exciting options include Breath of Fire
Capcom is hosting a user survey called the Capcom Super Election, and the questions gauging interest for remakes/sequels are causing excitement among fans.
ByAmber V
Street Fighter 6 menu shows Ryu’s third nipple apparently
Street Fighter 6 fans on Reddit are trying to uncover the truth behind Ryu's so-called shoulder nipple- we analyze the mystery mark.
Pokémon: How the heck does Venusaur reproduce? Plant researcher’s theory goes viral
Theory on how baby Venusaurs might be made captured the attention of Japanese Pokémon fans on X, quickly reaching over 1 million views.
Palworld: here’s how you can use stairs to defeat a boss in seconds
Palworld players have invented a genius technique called the "Stairway of Heaven" that can be used to deal massive damage to boss Pals.
- ByAmber V
Nintendo submits new patents related to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Some of Nintendo's newly revealed patent applications appear to describe mechanics from Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
- ByAmber V
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure musical’s abrupt cancellation angers fans
JoJo fans are extremely disappointed and livid at the sudden cancellation of the opening performances of Toho's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Phantom Blood musical at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo.
This rare Japanese Neo Geo game’s value has jumped from $13k to over $30k in the past 6 years
Chibi Maruko-chan: Maruko Deluxe Quiz is a retro Neo Geo game that is so rare, it's value has been continuously multiplying since 1996.
- ByAmber V
DOOM-like Japanese FPS is about a “gal” massacring cult members while flipping them off
The upcoming indie Japanese FPS Cult vs Gal is inspired by old-school FPS games like Wolfenstein 3D, and is about a gyaru defeating a religious cult.
In Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Sega’s self-deprecating humor hits hard
A certain scene in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth might be a self-deprecating jab at Sega's past attempts to break into the console market.
- ByAmber V
Japan arrests manga leakers of foreign nationality
Shueisha has shared details about the arrests of two foreign nationals in Japan on suspicion of copyright law violation. The company plans to pursue manga leakers and their sources.
- ByAmber V
Konami reveals new animation studio at Yu-Gi-Oh! anniversary event
Konami launches Konami Animation with a video to commemorate 25 years of Yu-Gi-Oh! The studio is set to utilize Konami's game dev experience and technology to take Japanese anime to a new level.
Fashion Dreamer owes over half of sales to overseas players, but is still not meeting targets
According to a financial report by Marvelous, Fashion Dreamer has sold 500,000 copies worldwide, but has still not met initial sales targets.
- ByAmber V
Palworld developer’s CEO talks about “going bankrupt” from server fees
PocketPair's CEO Takuro Mizobe has shared an estimate of Palworld's monthly server fees, together with the caption "could we go bankrupt."
- ByAmber V
Monster Hunter beasts find dream homes in bizarre collaboration with Japanese realtor
SUUMO and Monster Hunter to appear in an ad series with the Japanese realtor's mascot finding ideal homes for Capcom's monsters.
Why are esports less of a thing in Japan than overseas? Japanese users discuss
An article about esports in Japan has sparked discussion - why are esports not so popular? Is it a matter of console preferences or perhaps attitudes towards gaming?
- ByAmber V
This Suika Game instant death bug is a bad apple
A replicable instant death bug in Suika Game has been gathering attention on Japanese social media for its sudden and amusing barrage of fruit.
Reintegrate beautiful girls into society in this “NEET rehabilitation” game
Neet Girl Rehabilitation Plan is a Japanese dating simulator/romantic visual novel in which you are tasked with rehabilitating three NEET girls.
- ByAmber V
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai’s “Show the actual game!” quote got taken out of context
Industry veteran's advice on emphasizing gameplay footage in indie game trailers becomes a meme about gamers' dissatisfaction with AAA game teasers.
Like a Dragon series producer assures localization does not alter game content or characters
Like a dragon series executive producer rebuffs suspicions of English localizations being revised beyond the creators' intentions.
- ByAmber V
Valorant VTuber files charges after harassment by stream viewers
Female Japanese VTuber Yowamushi Touka will be pressing charges after becoming victim of harassment, including being told to hang herself, during her Valorant livestream.
- ByAmber V
Sega’s take on the localization of Japanese games causes controversy
Sega recently shared an article on game localization that has sparked controversy among non-Japanese speaking players.
- ByAmber V
Square Enix merger: “I am Setsuna” studio Tokyo RPG Factory folded into parent company
Square Enix announces merger with Tokyo RPG Factory, the studio known for titles such as I am Setsuna and Lost Sphear. The studio will be dissolved.
