VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Running games in extremely small windows seems to be a recent trend among developers
Japanese game developer STP WORKS shares a bit of trivia about their Pusher Friends series games that tells of a possible tendency in idle game development.
Someone has actually made that crazy math action game you saw on YouTube
Developed by Takuo Kihira during the New Year holidays, Formula Warriors is a math puzzle game that looks like "that game ad" on YouTube.
Nintendo Switch gaming brings cheer to children in earthquake evacuation center
Noto Peninsula earthquake evacuees enjoy a Smash Brothers tournament on the Nintendo Switch thanks to community organization efforts and the local power company.
How well does Like a Dragon Gaiden’s Sotenbori resemble Osaka’s Dotonbori?
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name sees Kazuma Kiryu venture into Sotenbori, a fictional district based on Osaka's Dotonbori. We investigate how the well the game mirrors reality.
Mario creator Miyamoto explains why designers shouldn’t be involved in initial stage of game development
In a recent interview, Shigeru Miyamoto explains why it is best to start out with a small team when developing a video game.
Japanese industry veteran warns about negative impact of gamers’ harsh language
Former Hudson Soft executive Takahashi Meijin called on pro-gamers and game companies to consider the detrimental effects of strong language and ultra-realistic FPS games on children.
Automaton West’s top 5 most bizarre moments of 2023
A look back at some of Automaton West's most bizarre moments of 2023.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Christmas Roulette terrifies fans with too much Sephiroth
Sephiroth turned out to be most fans' soulmate according to the Christmas roulette on Final Fantasy VII Remake Project's Official X account.
20% of the anime industry’s profit comes from outside of Japan
The popularity of Japanese anime is showing no signs of slowing down, with overseas sales increasing by 11% compared to the previous year.
Exclusive: Like a Dragon rep talks about Gaiden’s sales, Infinite Wealth’s tremendous volume and whether we can expect a Game Pass release (the answer is no)
An interview with RGG Studio Director Masayoshi Yokoyama about the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and the recently released Like a Dragon Gaiden about sales, Game Pass and more.
New official Final Fantasy XIV potato chips are floor-lickin’ good?
Square Enix is collaborating with Koikeya to release more Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea Popoto Chips, this time in a humourous spicy flavor that references gamer slang.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sees invention of ingenious rock-paper-scissors tournament using new “Upper Hand” move
A Pokémon Scarlet and Violet player came up with a unique rock-paper-scissors game using the new DLC's Upper Hand move and Hitmonchan. They have even organized an unofficial tournament in the game.
The Exit 8 developer expresses surprising opinion on copycat games
Kotake Create, the developer behind The Exit 8, shares his thoughts on upcoming releases that have copied the anomaly-spotting indie game.
Shock as YOASOBI’s Idol is excluded from the Japan Record Awards Grand Prix
Oshi no Ko theme song Idol by YOASOBI is arguably Japan's biggest hit song of 2023 but why has it been excluded from the top award at Japan's equivalent of the Grammys?
Censorship in Baldur’s Gate 3 becomes a hit among Japanese players
The Japanese PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 is out, and Japanese users seem especially pleased with none other than the censorship. What's causing the amused reactions?
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Persona 5 vocalist debunks beautiful story of how she was discovered
Lyn Inaizumi dispels rumors about being discovered in a jazz club for Persona 5. But how did she and Persona composer Shoji Meguro actually meet?
Popularity of Steam sales leaves developers in a game pricing dilemma
Hyogo Onimushi is a Japanese indie game developer who created the visual novel adventure game Return to Shironagasu Island, available on Steam. In a recent post on X, he discussed how Steam’s advance notifications of large-scale and genre-specific sales have…
The Witch from Mercury director confirms same-sex marriage between Suletta and Miorine
Hiroshi Kobayashi, the director of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury anime, has confirmed that the series does in fact end with the female protagonists Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran getting married. This ends a long period of the anime's production side being vague about the same-sex relationship.
- ByAmber V
Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma’s stance on linear games was probably largely misinterpreted
After an interview with IGN, it was largely reported that Eiji Aonuma, the producer of The Legend of Zeda: Tears of the Kingdom, thinks linear games are a things of the past, causing negative reactions. But did he really make such a sweeping statement?
Dragon Ball creator’s Sand Land manga gets open-world ARPG adaptation
Bandai Namco is adapting Akio Toriyama's Sand Land into a sprawling, story-driven action RPG. Latest trailer shows off the Unicycle vehicle and combat against various monsters in the vast desert.
Attack on Titan: Eren’s Titan roar is not edited – it’s pure Yuki Kaji
An astonishing video of Yuki Kaji voice acting live has made fans realize the Attack Titan's roar in the Attack on Titan anime is neither heavily edited nor voiced by someone else.
- ByAmber V
Deliver heart-filled love letters via paper plane in this Japanese indie game
In KOIBUMI, you must fly your paper plane love letter through a crowded city so that it reaches your crush. However, many hazards get in the way of your fragile aircraft in this 3D action game.
