VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Nintendo to increase pay of all employees in Japan by 10%
Nintendo has revealed that beginning in April, it will increase the base pay of all of its employees in Japan by 10%.
Nintendo warns users of fake Joy-Con and Pro Controllers
Nintendo has provided a warning to users on its Japanese support page after confirming the sale of counterfeit Joy-Con controllers, Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, and other products.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update changes gliders so they don’t close when struck by lightning
Nintendo has released Ver. 2.2.0 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In addition to support for the paid Booster Course Pass Wave 3 DLC and new “Custom Items” feature in the item rules, the update includes the following change to gameplay: “When getting struck by lightning while gliding through the air, the glider no longer closes.”
Masahiro Sakurai’s cat video proves to be popular, surpassing the views of recent game-related videos
Game creator Masahiro Sakurai released a video about his cat to his YouTube channel and has been receiving an impressive number of views and likes, while even surpassing his recent videos about game development.
The Koopa Troopa Dance from New Super Mario Bros. Wii is now a TikTok meme
The “Koopa Troopa Dance” appears to be one of the latest trends to hit TikTok. This new meme originates from New Super Mario Bros. Wii where Koopa Troopas will dance along to the background music no matter what situation they’re in.
Nintendo to establish a joint venture company with DeNA called Nintendo Systems
Nintendo has announced the upcoming establishment of Nintendo Systems, a joint venture company being made alongside DeNA who are involved with the development and operation of Nintendo’s Nintendo Account system.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s new update adds the ability to save party formations
Ver. 1.2.0 for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 adds the ability to save and load party formations, despite not being mentioned in Nintendo's patch notes. There was originally no way to “save” your party formations in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak players can no longer spam gestures after the latest update
Capcom has announced that the recently released free Title Update 2 for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has limited the ability to rapidly repeat gestures and pose sets. In order to reduce the load on the game’s Lobby, inputs have been limited to one per second.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Lynels can be disarmed, leaving them defenseless
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild player discovers that Lynels can be disarmed, leaving them defenseless. The player who found the method to disarm Lynels explains how to do it.
Splatoon 3’s Splatfest Top 100 results: Sloshing Machine and Splash-o-matic make up half of the top-ranking players in Japan
Splatoon 3's first Splatfest since launching has now come to a close. Along with the results, the weapons used by the top-ranking players, notably the Sloshing Machine and Splash-o-matic, have also been garnering attention.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak developer draws praise for Flaming Espinas solo hunt
A new gameplay video of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak shows a member of the game’s development team taking on the Flaming Espinas, a monster being added in free Title Update 2, in a solo hunt. The impressive skills that are on display in the video have drawn praise from many players.
Splatoon 3: possible cheaters torment others with infinite special weapon shots
Splatoon 3: "Cheater" went trending on Twitter in Japan as infinite special weapons shots torment players. On social media there is a report of a player who has used the Tenta Missiles special weapon 87 times in a single match.
Splatoon 3 players are abusing the REEF-LUX 450 to farm money
Splatoon 3 players are farming money by using the REEF-LUX 450 weapon and it has caused a divide among the player base. The method is called REEF-LUX collusion in Japan, and it involves players colluding to repeat the cycle of painting over a spot and then having an opponent repaint it over and over.
Splatoon 3’s lockers are getting wilder as players continue to push their design skills
Since the launch of Splatoon 3, players have been putting together all sorts of creative and detailed designs for their lockers. We even ran an article about it just recently, though players seem to be coming up with new and fresh ideas by the day.
A new clock app is coming to the Nintendo Switch, giving AAA Clock some competition
When discussing clock apps for the Nintendo Switch, you may recall the AAA Clock that was created by RedDeerGames. Now AAA Clock has some competition with Clock Maker coming to the Switch soon.
Splatoon 3’s new ranking system sparks a debate among longtime fans and newcomers alike
Splatoon 3’s new ranking system sparks a debate among longtime fans and newcomers alike. In the previous game, if you weren’t securing good results, your Rank would decrease. In Splatoon 3, however, your rank doesn't decrease even if you continue to lose.
Splatoon 3: Shiver’s clothing can become transparent under certain conditions
Splatoon 3 players have discovered that Shiver’s clothing can become transparent under certain conditions. The method is quite simple and involves looking at Shiver through the body of a Jellyfish or other translucent items.
Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube videos are being used in game development lessons
The videos on Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube channel, “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games,” have drawn even more attention after it was discovered that they are being used to teach students in game development lectures.
Fire Emblem Engage protagonist’s quirky hairdo is mocked by fans
Nintendo announced Fire Emblem Engage during the latest Nintendo Direct. While a huge number of fans were overjoyed by the announcement of the newest entry in the beloved series, there were a number who couldn’t help but be curious about the design and color scheme of the new protagonist.
Zelda fans debate how to abbreviate The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in Japanese
Zelda fans in Japan debate how they’re going to abbreviate The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a sequel to The Legends of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Logic leads to "ティアキン (tiakin)" but many are opposed to the idea.
Splatoon 3’s Hero Mode stage names are parody poems in the Japanese version
Splatoon 3’s Hero Mode stage names in the Japanese version have been a good source of laughs for players in Japan as they parody the poem-like slogans many real estate companies in the country use (マンションポエム/apartment poems).
Splatoon 3 players can’t stop making ridiculous lockers
Splatoon 3’s locker customization feature has become a hot topic on social media. Not only has it been trending for multiple days on Twitter in Japan, but the posts just keep coming. These new lockers are a great feature for laughs or for those of us with a bit more design sense.