VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Tekken 8 producer explains how Asuka’s sense of humor is part of Osaka culture
Tekken 8 producer Katsuhiro Harada explains how a cutscene between Hwoarang and Asuka showcases the Manzai comedy culture of Osaka, Japan.
Ace Attorney art director reveals most popular characters based on Valentine’s Day haul
On Valentine's Day, fans of The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles sent their favorite characters chocolates but who was the most popular?
Unicorn Overlord will be the most content-packed game in Vanillaware’s history
Atlus and Vanillaware's upcoming tactical RPG Unicorn Overlod will be the developer's most content-packed game up to date, as recently mentioned by the title's programmer.
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My annual income is under $300 – Japanese dev on the harsh reality of indie creators
Japanese indie developer comments on the harsh reality of being an independent creator, reporting an annual income of less than 300$.
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Refreshingly dark new Shonen Jump title “Dear Anemone” deals with Darwin’s Law and evolution
Dear Anemone by Rin Matsui is a new horror survival manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Its uniquely dark concept and art set it apart from other titles.
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Capcom comment on “failure” of Street Fighter 5 and what they learned from it
In celebration of Street Fighter V's 8-year-anniversary, Capcom have released a very honest statement about its problematic launch and how they learned from it.
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Persona 3 Reload already has a functional female protagonist mod
Persona 3 Reload modders have already made astonishing progress in getting Kotone Shiomi, Persona 3's female protagonist, into the remake.
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Fan video reveals why we need Phoenix Wright in Tekken 8
A viral fan-made video gives a tantalizing glimpse of what a Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney x Tekken 8 collaboration could look like- and the answer is glorious.
Palworld exploit lets you butcher Pals for legendary schematics without killing them
A newly discovered Palworld glitch allows you to "butcher" Pals for precious resources without actually killing them.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
