VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Japan: record-breaking 55 new games launched in a single day for the Nintendo Switch
A whopping 55 new titles launched on April 28 for the Nintendo Switch in Japan. That’s a record-breaking number of new releases happening on the same day, as far as we can check.
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms to release on July 21 for Steam, PS4, and Switch
Beat ‘em up RPG River City Saga: Three Kingdoms is launching outside of Japan on July 21, 2022, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The price is set at $29.99.
Yuji Naka sued Square Enix for removing him from Balan Wonderworld’s directorial role
Yuji Naka of Sonic the Hedgehog fame has stated on Twitter that he prosecuted Square Enix for discharging him from Balan Wonderworld’s directorial role just six months before launch. Naka went on to say that the trial is now finished and explained why he thinks Square Enix doesn’t care about their fans.
Love Love School Days is a survival horror game about escaping from a world of dating sim
Love Love School Days is a first-person survival horror game about escaping from a world of a dating sim. The protagonist wants to start a new game to date a different girl, but his former lover won't let him.
Pokémon Unite is getting a monthly membership service
Pokémon Unite is getting a monthly membership service that gives subscribers a variety of perks for around $10 a month.
Elden Ring players have discovered a poisonous wall within the game
In Elden Ring, a wall that looks normal at a glance has been confirmed to inflict players with poison status. Zullie the Witch, known for uploading Elden Ring and Dark Souls analysis videos set out to investigate and has released their findings.
Toylogic’s co-op shooter Glitch Busters: Stuck On You announced
Glitch Busters: Stuck On You is a third-person shooting/action game for up to 4 players. The main gimmick of the game are the actions that make use of magnets.
RPG Maker Unite introduces node-based Outline Editor to streamline development process
RPG Maker Unite aims to make it even easier for creators to manage their projects by introducing a new feature called Outline Editor, a built-in assist tool that provides a node-based visualization of projects.
HORI to release Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro controller attachment accessory
Game accessory maker HORI has announced a standalone version of the special attachment for their Split Pad Pro controller that will be launching this May in Japan.
Drive a kei truck through a collapsing Japan in DriveCrazy
Drive your kei truck through a collapsing Japan in DriveCrazy, a driving action game coming to Steam in 2023.
Elden Ring Ver.1.04.1 fixes Malenia’s broken healing ability & Cerulean Hidden Tear’s duration
Elden Ring Ver.1.04.1 fixes Malenia’s broken healing ability, Cerulean Hidden Tear’s duration, and an issue with some bosses dying instantly when a certain condition is met.
Kaguya-Sama and Mahjong Soul collaboration doesn’t include Secretary Chika. Fans speculate “Secretary” is subject to censorship in China [Update]
The Kaguya-Sama and Mahjong Soul collaboration doesn’t include Secretary Chika Fujiwara. Fans speculate “Secretary” is subject to censorship in China, so we asked our company's staff members from China about the matter.
NieR:Automata themed portable turntable to be sold in Japan
Onkyo has announced a NieR:Automata-themed turntable called Portable Turntable OCP-01 NieR to commemorate the game’s 5th anniversary. Purchasers will receive an original NieR-themed slipmat as a bonus.
Pokémon developer Game Freak adopts an optional 4-day workweek program with 20% salary reduction
Game Freak has implemented an optional 4-day workweek system for its full-time employees. Those with a child (Elementary School age or less) or in need of providing nursing care to a family member are eligible, but their salaries will be slightly reduced while using the program.
Tsushima Island to sell Ghost of Tsushima official merch as souvenirs
Tsushima Island to sell Ghost of Tsushima official merchandise, starting April 29. Although the items are already available online, they're still a welcoming addition as souvenirs.
CRI Middleware’s CRIWARE now supports Unreal Engine 5
CRI Middleware has announced that their products sold under the CRIWARE brand now support Unreal Engine 5. They also plan to update CRIWARE to make it easier to work with UE5-specific features.
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell coming to Steam May 12
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is coming to Steam on May 12. Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is the latest title in the popular Ninja JaJaMaru-Kun side-scrolling action series that was originally released by Jaleco in 1985.
Bandai Namco’s free co-op action game Goonect to release on May 27
Goonect will launch for free on Steam May 27. Goonect is a two-player cooperative 3D action game that’s being developed by GYAAR Studio, Bandai Namco Studios’ indie game label.
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch [Update]
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch. El Shaddai initially launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2011, followed by a PC release in 2021.
A fatal server failure causes a game in Japan to end service 5 months after launch
A fatal server failure causes Sensaku Sangokushi (戦策三国志) , a Three Kingdoms themed game, to end service in Japan 5 months after launch.
A nearly $12,000 Final Fantasy VI Statue even has series creator Sakaguchi bewildered
Square Enix has begun accepting preorders for their “SQEX MASTERLINE FFVI” statue. The statue is priced at a whopping 1,485,000 yen, which is around $11,592.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has recreated Edo for players to explore on their mobile devices
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has released Hyper Edohaku to the Apple App Store in Japan. The app contains a 3D recreation of Ryogoku-Hirokoji, Edo’s entertainment district.
