VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is set to bring the hit MMORPG to Android and iOS
Square Enix just announced Final Fantasy 14 Mobile, which will be bringing the MMORPG and its world of Eorzea to Android and iOS.
Sony acquisition rumors cause FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa’s shares to skyrocket while Bandai Namco’s fall
Reports that Sony will acquire Fromsoftware parent Kadokawa are having a significant effect on the share prices of companies involved
Bushiroad makes decided shift towards console games with 13 new titles in the pipeline
Bushiroad is moving its focus from mobile games to console titles, concentrating on horizontal development of their IPs.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Switch physical version swiftly sells out in Japan
Nintendo Switch copies of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake have been flying off shelves in Japan- thanks in part to the reversible cover.
One of Japan’s biggest manga publishers is stepping up to pay authors significantly higher wages
Shueisha has announced an upwards revision of how much they pay Weekly Shōnen Jump authors, including newcomers.
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Sony is reportedly in talks to buy Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, as reported by Reuters Japan on November 19. If the deal goes through, the acquisition should be finalized within a few weeks.
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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is now verified for Steam Deck
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP producer Yoshimi Yasuda has announced that the game has cleared Valve's testing for the Steam Deck.
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Pokémon Red and Green are no longer the top selling Pokémon games in Japan
Nintendo reveals that the highest selling Pokémon game generation in Japan has changed for the first time in 28 years.
Nintendo patent lawsuit could be tipped in Palworld’s favor by a GTA5 mod from 8 years ago, Japanese attorney suggests
A Japanese patent expert believes that a GTA5 mod from 2016 could potentially influence the outcome of the Nintendo-Palworld lawsuit.
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Capcom’s focus on long-term sales means that they usually recoup development costs about a year after launch, then make a profit
In a Q&A session with shareholders, Capcom revealed how their long-term strategy for selling games relies on slow burners over immediate hits.
Why did Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation lift the “ban” on maid-style swimming costumes? Producer explains
DOAXVV producer Yasunori Sakuda reveals the secret behind why it took over 6 years for maid style swimwear to get added into the game.
Capcom’s new IP Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess missed sales targets despite high reviews
IIn a Q&A with shareholders, Capcom reported that Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess didn't sell as planned despite high review scores.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio composer didn’t mean to go so hard with the game’s OST, and was surprised at the attention it received
Composer Shoji Meguro gives insight into his epic efforts to create Metaphor ReFantazio's soundtrack- from hiring priests to avoiding electronic devices.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s Steam performance is the third best in Square Enix’s history
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake now ranks third in the list of Square Enix’s single-purchase titles with the most concurrent players on Steam.
Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation’s Meg was created to serve as a mischievous accomplice to the player
Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation producer Yasunori Sakuda sheds light on how Meg, the game's latest character, came into being.
Guilty Gear Strive’s age rating raised in Japan for unspecified reasons
The age rating for Guilty Gear -Strive- ’s PS versions will be changed from CERO B to CERO C starting November 20.
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Silent Hill 2 remake’s opening movie contains a hint to the game’s shocking twist, but you probably missed it
An extra detail in the opening movie for Silent Hill 2 remake provides an important clue to James Sunderland's dark and tragic past.
Like a Dragon’s live-action series had American audiences in mind, director says
According to the director of the Like a Dragon: Yakuza, the live-action adaptation was made to depict Japanese people from a US perspective.
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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP to get framerate fix update on Nintendo Switch
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP producer Yoshimi Yasuda says an update addressing FPS issues is coming soon for the Nintendo Switch version.
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Japanese gamers suggest using League of Legends or Overcooked to expose your partner’s true colors before marrying them
According to Japanese gamers, the true test of a relationship is playing League of Legends or one of the Overcooked games with your S.O.
Devil Reversi is a wicked take on traditional Reversi that lets you stack game pieces on top of each other, coming to Steam on November 21
Devil Reversi, a competitive strategy game that bends the rules of Reversi, is launching on Steam on November 11.
If you’re going to upgrade to a PS5 Pro, prepare for your cat to hate you
It seems that Sony's PS5 Pro does not get a kitty seal of approval, as cat owners in Japan are finding out...