VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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.
Splatoon 3 records highest sales in Japan for any Switch title within the first three days
Nintendo has announced that domestic sales for Splatoon 3 have surpassed 3.45 million units in the first three days since its launch on September 9. “This is the highest domestic sales level for any Nintendo Switch software within the first three days.”
Splatoon 3 lets boyish Inklings wear skirts, so players can gear up how they please
Splatoon 3 is now available, and the community is already buzzing about changes around clothing in the series. No matter what appearance players choose for their character, they now have more freedom when choosing what clothing they want to wear.
Splatoon 2 player reaches Rank X using only their feet
VTuber Miro Amakusa has pulled off the seemingly impossible and reached Rank X in Splatoon 2 while being restricted to only using their feet to control the game. The VTuber began the challenge on August 14, 2021, and was able to complete it in roughly one year.
Splatoon 3 shows the town being cleaned up after the Splatfest. A rare sight limited players got to see
The Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere demo event came to an end, but afterwards, there were reports of a rare event that allowed some players to see the hub area Splatsville being cleaned up after the festivities.
The Splatoon 3 demo is already a source for speedruns and new techniques
Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere has become playable as of August 25. Despite the fact that the Splatfest itself has yet to begin, players have immediately started studying the game. Some players have also decided to do speedruns through the new tutorial.
Masahiro Sakurai launches a YouTube channel with the goal of making games more fun
Game creator Masahiro Sakurai has launched a new YouTube channel called Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games. Sakurai gave his reason for creating the channel by saying, “I want to try and help make games around the world a little more fun,” and explained that it will consist of videos that provide easy-to-understand explanations about various game design elements and methods.
ByMie Aoki
Sakurai’s daily Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots come to an end after nearly 3 years of updates
Game creator Masahiro Sakurai has concluded his daily upload of screenshots from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Sakurai began posting one screenshot each day starting in December of 2019, and after continuing for roughly 2 years and 8 months, announced on August 23 (JST) that the project has come to an end.
HORI announces the Split Pad Fit for Nintendo Switch, a slimmer version of the Split Pad Pro controller
Game accessory maker HORI has announced that it will be releasing the Split Pad Fit for Nintendo Switch in Japan. HORI previously created the Split Pad Pro, and the company received many requests to make a slightly more compact version. This lead to the creation of the Split Pad Fit.