VERACITY IN GAMING
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Elden Ring Ver.1.04 is now live, bringing balance changes & new event phases for NPC “Patches” [Update]
Ver.1.04 update for Elden Ring is now live, and it brings numerous balance adjustments to weapons, spells, and skills, along with new event phases for the NPC “Patches.”
Livestreaming the same game is better than switching to a popular title, recent study in Japan suggests
A recent research paper suggests that it’s better for a livestreamer to keep streaming the same video game instead of switching over to a more popular title, in terms of their channel’s growth. At least, in the short term.
Deathsmiles I & II coming to Steam on June 23, preorders open for Steam Physical Version in Japan
Deathsmiles I & II is coming to Steam on June 23, along with a physical Steam version releasing in Japan that includes DLC characters, a soundtrack, and other items.
A Kemono Friends fangame is coming to Steam in May
A Kemono Friends fangame called Kemono Friends Cellien May Cry is coming to Steam in May. This 3D action-adventure game sees the anthropomorphized animals battling against the Celliens.
Visual novel Cherry Petals Fall Like Teardrops to receive first new release in 20 years
Bishoujo game brand Naval has announced それは舞い散る桜のように-Re:BIRTH- (Cherry Petals Fall Like Teardrops -Re:BIRTH-) in Japan. The original game came out in 2002 as an 18+ romance visual novel in Japan.
Shin Megami Tensei V shipments & digital sales surpass 1 million units
Atlus has announced that the shipments and digital sales for Shin Megami Tensei V have surpassed 1 million units worldwide.
Behind-the-scenes video game stories are being revealed using the “Actually, that was me” hashtag
Behind-the-scenes video game stories are being revealed using the “あれ実は私なんです (Actually, that was me)” hashtag. From the Monster Hunter series to Super Mario Bros merchandise.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has sold over 500,000 units worldwide
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has sold over 500,000 units worldwide. It came out for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC (Steam) in July of 2021 as a compilation of The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve.
Scarlet Nexus shipments surpass 1 million copies worldwide
Scarlet Nexus shipments and digital sales surpass 1 million copies worldwide. the total number of players (including those who played the game through Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass) has exceeded 2 million.
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA to add Powered Ciel & Mario on April 14 [Update]
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA will receive a free content update on April 14 JST. It'll add Powered Ciel and Mario Gallo Bestino to the roster, bringing the total count of playable characters up to 18.
Steam’s latest survey results suggest an increase in Japanese users
Steam’s latest survey results suggest an increase in Japanese users. The percentage of Japanese users now ranks in at the number 8 spot.
Vanillaware’s GrimGrimoire is getting a Switch & PS4 remaster with new additions
Vanillaware’s GrimGrimoire is getting a remaster for Switch and PS4 with many new additions. GrimGrimoire OnceMore is set to launch on July 28 in Japan.
Hatoverse is a subtly humorous pigeon sim and an obvious riff on the metaverse
Hatoverse is a bare-bones pigeon sim (and an obvious riff on the metaverse), but the game is gaining traction in Japan due to the developer’s humorous yet somewhat clever marketing approach.
Japanese Fortnite YouTuber Nekokun arrested for cannabis possession
Japanese Fortnite YouTuber Nekokun arrested for cannabis possession. With a heavy focus on Fortnite content, the channel has nearly 900,000 subscribers as of this writing.
Seashell collecting adventure game Sound of the Sea releases in Japan
Uminooto (Sound of the Sea) releases in Japan. It's an adventure game about walking along the seashore and picking up shells, as the background slowly changes and the mystery behind the game's world is revealed.
Elden Ring finished in 7 minutes by skipping all bosses [Update]
Elden Ring speedrun record is now under 10 minutes. Speedrunner Distortion2 has managed to beat the record yet again with 6 minutes and 59 seconds.
Bandai Namco establishes an investment fund for their metaverse project
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced the establishment of a new start-up investment fund called Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund. It'll invest in areas related to their metaverse project.
FFXIV fan named an actual asteroid after Naoki Yoshida
Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida is now the name of an asteroid. A Reddit user named Rukongai stated, “I had the chance to name a minor planet/asteroid so I picked Yoshi P.”
A new Monster Rancher game is in the works for smartphones
A new Monster Rancher game is in the works for smartphones. Classic monsters from Monster Rancher 1 and 2 are set to appear, along with a brand-new type of monster.
Chrono Cross remaster performance issues has the original game’s art director perplexed
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition released just a few days ago to harsh criticism from players and and even has a staff member involved with the original game making candid remarks.
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium to bring 32 arcade classics to PC & consoles
Capcom has announced Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium for PC and consoles. It'll bring yet another 32 arcade classics including SonSon and Three Wonders.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s hammer super jump glitch is grabbing attention online
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s hammer super jump glitch is grabbing attention online. The glitch can be used to skip boss battles and enter areas you normally couldn't enter.