VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R to feature 50 characters from the manga series
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). It’s scheduled to release in early fall 2022.
The DioField Chronicle is a new real-time strategy RPG from Square Enix
The DioField Chronicle is a real-time strategy RPG from Square Enix set to release in 2022 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
Valkyrie Elysium announced as the newest title from Valkyrie Profile series
Square Enix has announced Valkyrie Elysium, a new game from the Valkyrie series for PS4, PS5, and PC (Steam). It’s scheduled to release in 2022.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin to feature reimagined classic areas from the series
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin to feature reimagined classic areas from the series such as FFX’s Mt. Gagazet and FFXIII’s Sunleth Waterscape.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Digital Clock – Buster Sword to release on Sep. 17 in Japan
Square Enix will release Final Fantasy VII Remake: Digital Clock - Buster Sword on September 17 in Japan for 21,780 yen (around $190).
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak special broadcast to air on March 15
Capcom has announced that the Monster Hunter Sunbreak Digital Event will be broadcasted on March 15 at 7 a.m. PDT to showcase new information about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
Former Konami composer sued over payment dispute after a successful crowdfunding campaign
Former Konami composer sued over payment dispute after a successful crowdfunding campaign for a shoot ‘em up game called Steam Pilots.
One Pokémon fan’s database shines light on unsung designers of the series
One Pokémon fan’s database shines light on unsung designers of the series. The larger discussion started with a thread on ResetEra that links to a page on the database website Bulbagarden.
A $1.36 game on Steam is being sold for 15,719 yen (roughly $136) in Japan [Update: Price fixed]
A new clicker game called Dead Profit is sold for 15,719 yen (roughly $136) in Japan, and some users are confused by it. The game recently came out as an early access title on Steam for $1.36/£1.00.
Elden Ring’s concurrent player count nearing 1 million on Steam as it continues to grow
Elden Ring’s peak concurrent player count reached 953,426 over the weekend, which is even higher than the number recorded on launch day
Animal Crossing: New Horizons playing pharmacist designs realistic pharmacy in the game
One pharmacist uses their expertise to design a realistic pharmacy in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In order to learn more, we conducted an interview with the player.
Slitterhead Q&A part 2 talks about Silent Hill’s UFO ending and creature design inspirations
Bokeh Game Studio has released part 2 of a Q&A session about their upcoming title Slitterhead where they answer fan questions.
Elden Ring “fort, night” message perplexes Japanese players
Elden Ring “fort, night” message perplexes Japanese players and made them actually wait at a fort until nighttime. The “fort, night” message is supposed to be a reference to Fortnite.
Zakuro, an RPG about fighting grotesque angels, is seeking crowdfunding
Zakuro, an RPG about fighting grotesque angels, is seeking crowdfunding. The game takes place in the near future in a quarantined Shinjuku, a district of Tokyo, Japan.
METALLIC CHILD to get Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin collaboration DLC on March 31
METALLIC CHILD to get Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin collaboration DLC on March 31. METALLIC CHILD is a top-down roguelite action game where players control an android named Rona.
BitSummit 2022 will be open to the public for the first time since 2019
BitSummit 2022 will be open to the public for the first time since 2019. Submissions are now open thru April 15, and unlike last year, developers, publishers, and sponsors from outside of Japan are eligible to be at the event on-site.