VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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.
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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.
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.
Persona 3 Reload player accidentally spawns Satan in freak Fusion accident
A Persona 3 Reload player accidentally ended up with Satan, a level 82 Persona, while trying to acquire a level 13 one. What do we know about Fusion accidents in the game?
- ByAmber V
Why is Japan the world’s biggest market for location-based games like Pokémon Go and Dragon Quest Walk?
Mobile games that use the player’s real-life location like Pokémon Go, Dragon Quest Walk and Monster Hunter Now are highly popular in Japan but why? Play data holds the answer.
Tekken 8: List of Reina moves causes confused screaming (no, you don’t have to memorize all that)
A "cheat sheet" of all of Reina's inputs in Tekken 8 has gone viral, causing terror among Tekken beginners, But how deep are things really?
Nintendo don’t think they’re unshakeable and work with a “sense of danger,” according to CEO
Responding to shareholders' inquiries about potential risks to Nintendo, the company's CEO stated that Nintendo is constantly aware of danger and competition and does not consider it's current position impregnable.
- ByAmber V
Mega Man producer reacts to game that seemingly rips off Mega Man Zero/ZX series
Producer of multiple Mega Man titles Takuya Aizu reacted to a game accused of plagiarizing Mega Man game mechanics, but kept things light-hearted.
- ByAmber V
Here’s how Aerith’s white materia could totally change the story of FFVII Rebirth
We examine how Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's final trailer suggests that key events to do with Aerith and her white materia will play out differently.
Palworld: This horny Pal is a menace to society but very useful for your base
Lovanders in Palworld are polarizing players for their questionable behavior yet useful work suitability. On the other hand, some players have been successfully thirst-trapped by the horny Pals.
Bayonetta artist shares stunning Tekken 8 concept art
We take a look at how Mari Shimazaki's designs for Reina, Jun and Asuka in Tekken 8 fit their personalities.