VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
The end of Attack on Titan was hiding a goofy Spirited Away reference
The Part 4 compilation special of Attack on Titan: The Final Season aired on November 4, 2023, bringing long-awaited closure to the series, but it seems to contain an unexpected but heartwarming reference to Ghibli Studio’s hit movie Spirited Away.
ByAmber V
Develop and debug a game with your BFF in upcoming Japanese indie RPG/visual novel Debug Girl
Debug Girl is an upcoming Japanese RPG/visual novel in which you reunite with an old friend and spend your summer vacation creating a video game together.
Armored Core 6 update Ver. 1.04.1 buffs lots of weapons, including Moonlight, Karasawa and others
FromSoftware released the “Regulation Ver. 1.04.1” update for ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. The patch improves the performances of many weapons and frame parts, including the Laser Shotgun, Moonlight, and Karasawa.
The PlayStation 5 to have its largest supply up to date for the 2023 holiday season
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on November 7 via PlayStation.Blog that this holiday season, they will be preparing the largest PlayStation 5 inventory since the console’s release.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury led to record-breaking sales for Bandai Namco in 2023
Bandai Namco Holdings announced their midterm financial results on November 7. Sales related to the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise have increased dramatically compared to last year, owing largely to The Witch of Mercury anime.
- ByAmber V
Live-action The Legend of Zelda movie announced: Nintendo and creators of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse collaborate
On November 8, Nintendo announced that they have begun development of a The Legend of Zelda live-action movie.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth scenario writer urges fans to stop asking for characters to be “killed off”
Kazushige Nojima, the story and scenario writer of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has spoken out against fans sending direct demands for particular characters to be killed off in games, stressing that all his characters are written with love.
“Sekiro but with cute anime girls” Sekiro-like Japanese indie game releases to rave reviews
The free-to-play "Sekiro-like" Japanese indie game Kannagi Usagi released on November 3, earning acclaim for its gameplay and visuals.
Square Enix’ remake of iconic JRPG Star Ocean: The Second Story showered with praise immediately upon release
Square Enix released STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R on November 11 for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and PC (Steam). What has made the remake such a resounding success?
Escape the “backrooms” of a Japanese subway station in upcoming UE5 indie game
Japanese indie game studio KOTAKE CREATE announced their upcoming liminal space-inspired walking simulator The Exit 8, in which you have to escape a seemingly endless underground passage.
Weekly Shonen Jump reveals shockingly high manuscript rates for beginner artists
Shueisha recently revealed their per-page manuscript rates for serialized and one-shot manga published by novice authors in Weekly Shōnen Jump. The decision to officially disclose how much they pay their authors, as well as the surprisingly high sums revealed, have caused a sensation among the public as well as the mangaka community.
- ByAmber V
Super Mario Bros. Wonder worldwide speedrun record topped at 1 hour and 34 minutes with the generous help of glitches
A Twitch streamer has broken the Super Mario Bros. Wonder spreedrun record, setting a new high of 1 hour, 34 minutes and 28 seconds. They seem to have received the assistance of some convenient glitches.
Bushiroad’s first console game criticized for quality issues and low budget
Bushiroad released their new Nintendo Switch title Rear Sekai on October 12, but it’s had a rocky start, with the story and gameplay receiving negative criticism. The game’s $650,000~ range development budget also seems to be adding fuel to the fire.
Nintendo announces collaboration with nursing homes in Japan, initiative to familiarize elderly with the Nintendo Switch, titles such as Mario Kart 8
Nintendo has signed a collaborative agreement with Gakken Cocofump, a company that operates elderly welfare facilities in Japan. The two companies will organize recreational events aimed at improving the QOL of the elderly using the Nintendo Switch.
- ByAmber V
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – What are those red and green fuzzy creatures that appear on Dondoko Island?
In the Dondoko Island reveal trailer for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, two unfamiliar fuzzy creatures appear. Who are they? Japanese people know at a glance, but overseas audiences might be in need of some extra content.
- ByAmber V
The Like a Dragon producers talk about how to get people to buy a $70 game (it’s not through TikToks)
Part two of an interview with the creators of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Masayoshi Yokoyama and Hiroyuki Sakamoto talk about marketing and feedback.
Nintendo Switch hit title Suika Game plagued with bootlegs and asset theft, developer shares about their struggle
The Nintendo Switch puzzle game Suika Game has become victim of asset theft and numerous cases of bootleg apps, some of which rank very highly on the App Store and create ad-revenue.
“PSP Go” trends in Japan as users note its resemblance to Nintendo’s newly revealed console patent
Nintendo files a patent for a dual-screen console, however users in Japan think it looks like Sony's 2009 portable console, the PSP Go.
New Nintendo Switch life simulation game is ruthlessly real, depicts harsh reality of the academic world
Jinsei Game, a Nintendo Switch version of the famous Game of Life board game, has been gathering attention for some unexpectedly realistic moments it depicts.
- ByAmber V
Someone made a VR Animal Crossing in Unity and it’s hilariously bad
A Japanese YouTuber made a VR version of Animal Crossing in Unity as a complete novice in only 7 days. The results are marvelous
- ByAmber V
In Chilla’s Art’s latest title, you witness a kidnapping as a grade schooler. The Kidnap is scheduled to release on November 1st
Japanese horror game developer Chilla’s Art announced on October 30 that their latest title The Kidnap will be releasing on November 1 (JST) on Steam. A trailer for the game has been revealed as well.
FFVII Remake director reveals he had snuck his beloved pet cat into the game
FInal Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi reveals that his beloved cat makes an appearance in the game.