VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
These Japanese grandmas and grandpas are owning the Valorant esports scene
In their 60s and 70s, the Akita-based Matagi Snipers are proving that age is just a number with their impressive FPS streams.
Uniqlo sweater display has Dark Souls players in a cold sweat
Dark Souls players are getting Sen's Fortress flashbacks due to Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo's in-store display.
Exit 8-like “spot the anomaly” indie game has you trapped in an old Japanese shopping arcade
Juban Shotengai ~Escape the Japanese Shopping Street~ is an upcoming Japanese indie game inspired by The Exit 8. Look for anomalies to find your way out of the unfamiliar shopping arcade.
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Palworld: These useful map mods make exploration easier
These recent mini map mods for Palworld can make exploring the vast, open-world map less daunting.
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The Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth devs can’t wait for players’ reactions to everything they’ve hidden
In a recent interview, the Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the devs mentioned that the game has many secret things they are waiting for users to discover and react to.
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Palworld: Depresso is becoming everyone’s spirit Pal
Among Palworld's many breathtaking Pals, Depressos have been growing particularly popular for their perpetual lack of motivation and joy.
Fortnite to feature Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture and mascot Kumamon
Kumamon Island lets Fortnite players experience the real-life Kumamoto prefecture's attractions.
Palworld: Can Pals actually die of overwork? Player orchestrates cruel experiment to find out
A Palworld player has subjected Pals to harsh working conditions to determine whether Pals can die from being overworked, arriving at a surprising result.
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Nintendo DS software-like building in Japan has people getting nostalgic
A shopping center in Chiba Prefecture has attracted attention for its resemblance to Nintendo DS carts- with users speculating what kind of game each shop would be.
Palworld cheaters are playing the game Grand Theft Auto-style
Cheating in Palworld is becoming a growing concern in the community, but players have been jokingly calling cheater attacks "Team Rocket Events."
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The Exit 8 developer denies involvement with “The Exit 9” copycat game
The Exit 9's sudden appearance on the PlayStation Store has drawn attention for its strong resemblance to hit indie PC game The Exit 8.
This anime-style indie RPG boasts gorgeous VFX
DEEPEST REGRET is a visual effects-packed 3D action RPG where you battle through a nightmarish world as a sexy swordswoman.
Palworld publisher reveals demo for their new title
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is a fresh take on the metroidvania x roguelite genre.
Chilla’s Art announces new anomaly-spotting horror game inspired by The Exit 8
Japanese indie developer Chilla's Art announced Shinkansen 0, an anomaly-spotting horror game inspired by The Exit 8 and I'm on Observation Duty.
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Users jokingly suggest The Pokémon Company’s statement isn’t about Palworld, but Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Users have come up with the conspiracy theory that it's actually Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth being by The Pokémon Company, rather than Palworld.
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This cozy Japanese cafe simulator is full of cute cat girls and ASMR sounds
Kemono Teatime is an upcoming Japanese cafe simulation game that features various kemonomimi (animal-featured) characters, ASMR sounds and cute pixel art.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth takes over Times Square, The New York Times in massive advertising campaign
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s most ambitious titles up to date, and its release is being accompanied by a befittingly large-scale advertising campaign, including a Time’s Square electric billboard and an upcoming full-page advertisement in The New York Times.
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Kyoto Anime arsonist sentenced to death by Japanese court
Breaking: The Japanese court has found the Kyoto Anime arsonist fully responsible for the death of 36 studio employees and has sentenced him to the death penalty.
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The Pokémon Company: We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property
The Pokémon Company released an official statement titled “Inquiries Regarding Other Companies’ Games.” This is likely in reference to alleged plagiarism by Palworld.
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AI learning dataset full of Japanese video game voice lines sparks controversy
The AI learning dataset MoeSpeech compiles a vast amount of Japanese voice lines from PC games, and it has not been well received by the community in both ethical and legal aspects.
Palworld: Don’t make this mistake when building your base
Building a high-rise base, one Palworld player made a critical mistake that erased hours of their work, and they even caught it happening on film.
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Japanese Ministry to phase out mandatory use of floppy disks
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) to shift towards more modern digital solutions.