VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Politically provocative scenarios in a Japanese war game have taken gamers by surprise
The Steam version of SystemSoft Beta’s Daisenryaku SSB is scheduled to launch in June, but it’s the scenarios in the game that have gamers in Japan buzzing. For example, one is called Crisis in the Straits of Taiwan and sees a Taiwan that’s been abandoned by both the United States and Japan fighting alone against China for their independence.
YouTuber apologizes after lying about a “first playthrough” of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak demo
Japanese YouTuber Takatin has issued an apology to fans after lying about one of his Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Let’s Play videos. He had initially claimed that the video in question was a first playthrough when it in fact wasn’t.
What is your variety indie game score? An indie dev/publisher releases a checklist
Indie game developer and publisher Akupara Games has released a checklist on Twitter asking, “What is your VARIETY indie game score?” The list they created contains 100 popular indie games, and by checking off the titles that you have played, you’ll get to find out your “indie gamer score.”
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players discuss if Steve should be banned after a fresh face dominates recent tournament
There’s been a recent dispute among the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate community about whether Steve should be banned from tournaments. The discussion started after acola won a recent Smash Ultimate invitational using Steve.
Translators in Japan discuss the importance of LQA in video games
Japanese game translator Yosei Muto recently took to Twitter to discuss the importance of LQA in the game development process. The series of tweets drew responses from game developers, translators, and others who are informed about the industry.
Resonance of the Ocean is a soothing game about answering back to echoes heard from across the ocean
Resonance of the Ocean is a short adventure game about answering back to echoes heard from across the ocean. It is set to launch on July 9 (JST).
Open world samurai game Rōnin Trail officially announced. Wander Edo-period Japan fighting to survive
Rōnin Trail is an open world adventure game where players take on the role of a samurai in Japan. The game takes place during Japan’s Edo-period where a masterless samurai, or rōnin, is left to wander the countryside searching for their purpose.
Surreal cult classic Japanese game Garage comes to Steam in July
Garage is a cult classic adventure game that was originally released for PC in 1999. The game takes place in a psychological world that is teeming with dilapidated wooden buildings, rusted metal, and sewage. The Steam version of Garage: Bad Dream Adventure will be completely uncensored.
Captain Tsubasa NFTs are being illegally sold, warns series creator
The official Twitter account for the soccer manga and anime Captain Tsubasa has notified fans that NFTs featuring art from the series are being illicitly sold. "All Captain Tsubasa related NFTs issued by FOOTBALL METAVERSE and MANGAVERSE are illegal. Rights regarding Captain Tsubasa are exclusively managed by TSUBASA Co., Ltd."
Rhythm Heaven creator Tsunku still hopes to make a new title
Artist and music producer Tsunku recently retweeted a fan request to release a Rhythm Heaven game on the Nintendo Switch, adding, “This!” Tsunku periodically expresses his love for the series and has once again shown that his passion hasn’t waned.
Treasure aims to announce new game in 2022, says they’re eagerly developing “that” highly requested title
Japanese game development studio Treasure welcomed their 30th anniversary and revealed that they are developing "'that' highly requested title" with the aim of announcing it this year.
Dark Souls: Masque of Vindication novel releases October 25
Kadokawa and Yen Press have announced that the novel Dark Souls: Masque of Vindication will receive a simultaneous Japanese and English release on October 25. The novel is written by American author Michael A. Stackpole.
Hironobu Sakaguchi is building a “Square Developer’s Office” within FFXIV that will contain messages from 60 staff members
Final Fantasy series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is creating a “Square Developer’s Office” within FFXIV that will contain messages from 60 people who were involved with the series.
WWII Taiwan survival adventure game Raid on Taihoku gets a Steam demo
Written by. Nick Mosier based on the original Japanese article (original article’s publication date: 2022-06-15 18:33 JST) Taiwanese game studio Mizo Games released a Steam demo for their upcoming game Raid on Taihoku on June 14. The demo contains a…
Lollipop Chainsaw is making a comeback, according to the game’s producer
Head of Dragami Games Yoshimi Yasuda has revealed that Lollipop Chainsaw will be making a comeback. Lollipop Chainsaw is an action game that was released in 2012 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. It was directed by Goichi Suda, known for games such as the No More Heroes series.
Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days announced for Steam and Switch, features over 1,000 cards
Cardfight!!Vanguard Dear Days is a game based on the Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress anime which itself is based on the Cardfight!! Vanguard trading card game. It contains a brand-new story set in the world of Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress with characters from series creator Akira Ito’s original work taking part.
A game streaming guidelines database in Japan is gaining popularity among streamers and VTubers
In Japan, a database of games and their corresponding streaming guidelines has been gaining recognition among streamers and VTubers in Japan. The site is ultimately intended to be used as a reference and asks that users check the latest guidelines for themselves when deciding what to stream.
Furry fighting game Mofu Mofu Sensen was developed by a single person using SmileBASIC
Mofu Mofu Sensen will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on June 16 (JST). Mofu Mofu Sensen is a furry fighting game being developed by a single person using SmileBASIC.
Elden Ring update adds a map marker for a certain crater to help players not get lost
Elden Ring's patch 1.05 includes hidden changes not mentioned in the patch notes. For example, the location of the Starfall Crater will now be clearly marked on the map, and the game even displays a message saying a marking was added.
Cutscene modification in Elden Ring grabs fans’ attention as they try to figure out what it could mean
It looks like the appearance of a certain boss in Elden Ring has been modified during a cutscene with the previous patch 1.04. Whether intentional or not, it’s grabbed fans’ attention as they try to figure out what it could mean.
Steam Next Fest June 2022 edition: Here are some demos that caught our eye
Valve kicked off their Steam Next Fest June 2022 edition on June 13. The event will last until June 20 (PDT) and offers players a chance to try tons of demos for upcoming games and livestreams from developers to check out. Here are some demos that caught our eye.
Brutal Japan brings fear to its present-day Japan setting
Brutal Japan is a survival horror game that takes place in present-day Japan. It’s an episodic game made up of around three different stories, with the first episode being playable when the game enters Early Access.