VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
DNF Duel to launch on June 28 for PC and consoles
Arc System Works has announced the release date for DNF Duel. It’s coming out on June 28 for PC and consoles, including PS4 and PS5.
Aim Climb is a climbing game that tests your aiming skill
Aim Climb is a climbing game that tests your aiming skill. Your goal is to help a cat girl climb out of a dark cave by aiming and clicking on targets scattered around the environment. Aim Climb is now available on Steam.
Japanese comedian beat ’em up game is coming to Steam soon
Japanese comedian beat 'em up game called M-1 Grand Prix eno michi (Road to M-1 Grand Prix) is coming to Steam soon.
Babylon’s Fall to make dozens of changes based on player feedback
Babylon’s Fall to make dozens of changes based on player feedback. A portion of the upcoming NieR: Automata collaboration event will be playable with the trial version as well.
Sega’s Astro City Mini V to release on July 28 in Japan [Update]
Sega’s Astro City Mini V to release on July 28 in Japan. Astro City Mini V contains 22 classic titles with a focus on vertical shooting games, including Out Zone, Dogyuun, Moon Cresta, Truxton, and more.
Reversilly turns Reversi into a real-time action game
Japanese indie game developer OvertimeUsi has announced that the Steam Playtest for their upcoming game Reversilly has begun. It’s scheduled to run until March 27.
Does filing taxes have you down? One developer is making a comedic RPG to help
Kakutei Shinkoku o ganbaru RPG (確定申告を頑張るRPG), which can be translated to something like Do Your Best Filing Taxes RPG, lets you learn how to file taxes. Filing taxes is a huge headache to many and we can already see the game getting a big response.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes get Wonder Trades, reigniting excitement for the game
Ver 1.3.0 of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl adds the Global Wonder Station. With the GWS, players have access to what’s called a Wonder Trade.
Japanese taxpayers want Nintendo to gamify tax returns
Japanese taxpayers want Nintendo to gamify tax returns. Nintendo’s expertise in making non-gaming products and their tendency to make games with user-friendly designs are probably the main reasons why Nintendo’s name came up in the conversation.
Elden Ring’s latest update adds new NPC & nerfs Hoarfrost Stomp
FromSoftware released a new Ver.1.03 update for Elden Ring. It includes the addition of a new NPC, new quest phases, Hoarfrost Stomp nerf, and bug fixes.
Edo Japan zombie roguelike Ed-0: Zombie Uprising enters Steam Early Access on April 4
19th century Japan zombie roguelike Ed-0: Zombie Uprising enters Steam Early Access on April 4. Ed-0: Zombie Uprising is a roguelike action game that takes place in a fictional Edo-period Japan.
A Monster Hunter fan continues to track down series producer’s wardrobe online
A Monster Hunter fan continues to track down series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto’s wardrobe online. We know Tsujimoto was wearing a DIESEL cutsew long sleeve shirt thanks to @__TARO’s work.
Manga artist Hiro Mashima releases Edens Zero spinoff game on PC
Fairy Tail manga artist Hiro Mashima releases Edens Zero spinoff game on PC. It’s a short adventure game featuring Edens Zero’s heroine Rebecca Bluegarden, android cat Happy, and a miniature anti-bot machine Pino.
Tingle creator now finds the character creepy, but do fans love or loathe him?
Tingle creator now finds the character creepy, but do fans love or loathe him? There’s a strong tendency to think that Americans hate The Legend of Zelda's character Tingle.
Elden Ring shipped over 12 million copies worldwide, hinting to expand the IP beyond video games
Elden Ring has shipped over 12 million copies worldwide as of March 14. 1 million in Japan alone. Bandai Namco made commented that they would like to expand the IP beyond video games.
The Steam JRPG Sale is now live until March 21. Yakuza: Like a Dragon & Monster Hunter Rise are over 30% off
The Steam JRPG Sale is now live until March 21. Yakuza: Like a Dragon & Monster Hunter Rise are over 30% off. Contrary to the event’s name, non-JRPG titles are being discounted as well.
Metroidvania action game TOMOMI coming to Steam March 26
Metroidvania action game TOMOMI coming to Steam March 26. The protagonist Tomomi is a hero who is lewd, likes women, and is a bit of an airhead.
Konami to host an indie game exhibition on June 26
Konami to host an indie game exhibition called Indie Games Connect 2022 on June 26. The event will be free for both attendees and developers looking to show off their games.
Elden Ring: Hidden features you (probably) didn’t know
Elden Ring: From killing merchants to sorting items, here are some hidden features you (probably) didn't know.
Anthem trends on JP Twitter after Exoprimal’s announcement
Japanese gamers just can’t forget about BioWare’s looter shooter Anthem. Even when Capcom announced the Exosuit-wearing dino-shooting action game Exoprimal, the word “Anthem” was trending on Twitter more so than “Exoprimal” or “Capcom.”
Chocobo GP players are reporting false starts and lap count issues online [Update]
Chocobo GP players are reporting false starts and lap count issues online. The official Japanese Chocobo GP Twitter account tweeted, “There are some issues arising in the game’s Chocobo GP mode that we are currently looking into."
Japanese PS Store now accepts IARC ratings, making it easier to release games in Japan
SIE confirmed to us that the Japanese PlayStation Store now accepts IARC ratings in addition to the existing CERO ratings. Please note that this applies to download-only games.