VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Users of popular Japanese BL social network have their information stolen and ransomed after security breach
A popular Japanese boys' love social media platform gets hacked. Users are worried about their data as it's revealed to be up for sell on a black hat hacking crime site.
“Pokémon SEX” is trending in Japan and users are afraid to find out why
Japanese users were shocked to see the hashtag “Pokémon SEX” rise to the top of the trending list on X (formerly Twitter) on August 17. It seems the trend had something to do with Japan's declining birthrate and a meme-sequel to Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sleep.
ByAmber V
YouTube’s new calligraphic logo reminds Japanese users of edgy teen fashion
Japanese users started noticing an alternate logo on the YouTube site and apps on August 16. The unexpected font of the new logo has caused a variety of reactions on Japanese X (formerly Twitter), with many agreeing that it is reminiscent of lame logo T-shirts worn by edgy teenagers back in the day.
- ByAmber V
Student’s “nazi cosplay” at Comiket in Japan sparks controversy
A Japanese student's Nazi cosplay at the Comiket has caused controversy on social media. Some have tried to defend the act by citing freedom of expression.
Record-breaking sales of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom may be what upheld Japan’s GDP
According to a report on Japan's GDP for the period from April to June 2023, the release of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom could have been a factor that influenced a significant increase in personal consumption.
Famous Japanese illustrator accused of using AI generated art, proves claims false with evidence
Japanese manga illustrator Rui Araizumi was recently accused of using AI generated art, which they proved false by providing proof of having drawn their artwork by hand.
- ByAmber V
“Land of molesters” trends in Japan as a way to shame offenders after Korean DJ is sexually harassed during live show
Words such as “land of molesters” and “disgrace of Japan” started trending on Japanese X (formerly Twitter) after Korean celebrity DJ Soda reported being sexually harassed by fans during her live performance in Osaka, Japan on August 14.
- ByAmber V
Japanese indie developer shares insight on common programming “trap” that can occur when localizing games
Japanese solo developer sekiyadn, who was involved in porting Enjoy the Diner to Unity, recently revealed insights about a bug that occurs due to differences in number notation in different system locales, causing confusion to many developers and players.
Fate/stay night author Kinoko Nasu talks about health issues and recovery from asthma
Kinoko Nasu of TYPE-MOON revealed his medical condition on his blog “The Bamboo Broom Diary.” The author had been in poor health ever since the release of Fate/Grand Order Lostbelt 7, Part 2 but is now recovering.
Lollipop Chainsaw remake to be officially titled Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, release postponed to summer 2024
Dragami Games announced on August 11 that their currently in-development Lollipop Chainsaw Remake will be officially titled Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. They have also announced that the release of the title has been postponed to the summer of 2024.
Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events 2023 turns all of Yokohama Pokémon-themed, fans enjoy festivities
Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events 2023 has fans from around the world in Yokohama for Japan's first WCS tournament. Participants are having fun grabbing event-exclusive items, trading pokémon, and dancing the week away.
Tears of the Kingdom: Koroks are the biggest enemy of anyone aiming for 100% map completion
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players discover what's keeping them from 100% map completion. For those who want this achievement, it's going to take a lot of searching for Korok Seeds.
Worst Mario film in history to be re-released in Japanese theaters, Japanese fans stupefied
Hollywood’s infamous live-action film Super Mario Bros. from 1993 is scheduled to be re-released in movie theaters all over Japan in a restored 4K edition starting September 15 this year.
- ByAmber V
Japanese dictionary revises definition of “otaku,” users discuss whether it’s otaku-enough
Japanese users are surprised by a major dictionary’s new definition of the word ‘otaku,’ which gives the word a more positive meaning. Some otaku aren’t quite sure if its new meaning fits. Is otaku losing its meaning?
University in Japan develops AI system to detect students dozing off in class, public wants it used in the National Diet
News of an AI system developed to detect when student doze off during class has been causing waves among the Japanese public, as people question its ethicality. On the other hand, people want the system in the National Diet of Japan.
- ByAmber V
Anime-driven campers in Japan slowly lose their enthusiasm for the outdoors, “real” campers rejoice
Japanese campers are excited about the end of the camping boom. Anime fans that were once crazy for camping are putting up their tent and quitting the outdoor activity.
Japanese game director tells of debugger who can press a button within a 16.6 millisecond window
A post by Japanese game dev Tokihiro Naito has gathered people to appreciate the amazing feats of some game debuggers, some of which are able to catch even bugs that appear in 1/60 of a second.
- ByAmber V
Japanese EVO 2023 contestants face difficulties reaching venue, some suffer 0-match elimination
Some Japanese players unfortunately faced elimination from EV0 2023 due to flight delays. The players took to social media and post about their 0-match elimination.
Otome games aren’t just for girls. This male Japanese gamer explains why.
Japanese male otome game player shares what he finds so interesting about the story-based dating games targeted for women. His style of playing has both male and female gamers in agreement.
Idolmaster Million Live campaign has fans pay to promote the series on their own
A recently announced commemorative campaign for The Idolmaster Million Live anime will have fans supporting the series by decorating their cars with official Idolmaster decals, but the participation fee doesn't have everyone on board.
- ByAmber V
Japanese mobile game reveals monthly server cost of $13.6k and users must top this sum in purchases for the game to survive
Japanese publisher Visual Arts have revealed the monthly server cost for their mobile game Itsuwari no Alice, and players need to make sure total in-game purchases exceed this sum if they don't want the game being shut down.
Newly released Boku no Natsuyasumi descendant compared to Zelda: Breath of the Wild for its high degree of freedom
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Vacation, released for the Nintendo Switch on July 28, was much anticipated for its ties with Boku no Natsuyasumi, but players are also impressed by the game's high degree of freedom.
