VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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.
A Nintendo Switch table arcade cabinet has gamers intrigued
Japanese company Ittoku has revealed a prototype product called Full HD Table Type Arcade Cabinet Switch Docking Model that lets you play the Nintendo Switch on a nostalgic table style arcade cabinet, and many gamers are intrigued by it.
Former Nintendo developer spots a game they directed being used without permission in a mobile game ad
Former Nintendo employee and game creator Takaya Imamura spotted a mobile game ad using an image from a Nintendo game without permission and took to Twitter to express his bewilderment. The image in the ad looks to be from Steel Diver: Sub Wars, a game that was developed during Imamura’s time at the company.
Splatoon 3 uses AMD’s “Super Resolution” technology which will be in the upcoming Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere
Nintendo’s upcoming multiplayer shooter Splatoon 3 makes use of AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technology. Pre-loading for the Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere, an early demo of the game, has begun, and it contains copyright information regarding FSR.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Yiga Clan members discovered to be identity thieves
The disguises worn by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Yiga Clan members aren’t random, but the members masquerading as other NPCs. A Reddit user and YouTuber has taken pictures in the game of Yiga members in disguise and painstakingly tracked down the NPCs whose identities they’ve stolen.
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate discourse around Steve being too strong is brewing up again
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate discourse around Steve being too strong is brewing up again after Onin wins a tournament at Super Smash Con 2022.
A small fire reportedly breaks out at Nintendo headquarters’ Development Center
A small fire broke out at Nintendo’s Corporate Headquarters Development Center, NHK reports. Some desks and chairs were partially burned, but no one was injured.
Splatoon 3: Was the Splattershot nerfed from a 3-hit kill to a 4-hit kill weapon? New footage sparks a discussion
After the latest Splatoon 3 Direct, fans began discussing if the Splattershot would now take 4 hits to confirm a kill, and “スシ４確” (Splattershot 4 confirm) even became a trending word on Twitter in Japan.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 players are falling off ropes into the abyss
There are a subset of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 players that have been struggling to cross the ropes placed around the game’s world. In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, a Field Skill called Rope Sliding allows players to slide down ropes strung across gaps from high places.
Mario is showing his nipples off this summer in a proper return to form
Nintendo recently sent their summer greeting email to Nintendo account holders in Japan. And as usual, the email includes an image of Mario. This time having some summer fun with his nipples on display for all to see.
The new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer shows Eelektross standing upright in a return to the Pokémon’s roots
The appearance of the electric eel Pokémon Eelektross in a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has grabbed the attention of fans. The 3D Eelektross model has been reworked, and to the joy of players who noticed, is back to standing upright.
An official Splatoon quiz was held in Japan but Nintendo got one of their own questions wrong
Nintendo held a Splatoon Quiz event in Japan but Nintendo ended up apologizing for getting one of their own questions wrong. Diehard Splatoon fans were quick to point out the mistake on Twitter just after the quiz ended.
Nintendo warns Switch users not to play the console in hot areas as a heatwave continues across Japan
Nintendo’s Japanese customer support Twitter account recently tweeted out a warning reminding users not to play their Nintendo Switch consoles in high temperature areas. Japan is continuing to experience record breaking heat, with some areas reaching 40.2°C (104°F) during the month of June, the highest June temperature recorded in Japan.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 song name You Will Know Our Names – Finale has fans intrigued
Nintendo and Monolith Soft revealed a new song from the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3 titled “You Will Know Our Names – Finale.” The word “Finale” in the song name immediately began trending on Twitter in Japan as fans began to wonder what it could mean for the series.
Nintendo Sales launches an extended warranty service for Nintendo Switch in Japan
Wide Care for Nintendo Switch is fixed rate repair service warranty for Nintendo Switch owners in Japan. Those who sign up for the service will be eligible to receive repairs for their Nintendo Switch consoles and peripherals without having to pay a separate repair fee.