VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s “locked face expression bug” creates some bizarre moments
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has an issue where player characters’ facial expressions are being locked into place. It has players’ facial expressions frozen in place in a variety of situations, creating some bizarre scenes.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s newbie hunter is beating down new trainers and gaining attention online
One of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s NPCs (Paco) has been earning a reputation online in Japan. The trainer appears in an area accessible early in the game, luring players in with kind words before mercilessly crushing them.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are peppered with complaints about performance
Pokémon Scarlet and Violethave been released on November 18. The ambitious new titles incorporate a variety of brand-new features, but shortly after release, there has been a flood of reports concerning performance issues.
Pokémon GO’s newly added Zorua ends one player’s years long “Pikachu only challenge”
A Pokémon trainer who set out to only catch Pikachu in Pokémon GO has seen their self-imposed challenge come to an unfortunate end. The trainer thought they had captured another Pikachu only for it to reveal itself as Zorua.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The disturbing implications of the new trailer’s “Litleo Tuft” item
The Pokémon Company released a new gameplay footage video for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with footage showing a “Litleo Tuft” item drawing attention from fans around the globe. Given the context of the scene, it seems as if Quaxly ripped off Litleo’s tuft of red hair after defeating it.
Scientist creates playable Pokémon overworld using a neural network
Ollin Boer Bohan, a deep learning scientist at NVIDIA, has created a playable Pokémon overworld that is generated by a neural network. The demo creates visuals that resemble a Pokémon game and anyone can try it out for themselves via a web browser.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting Auto Battles and fans are welcoming it
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Pokémon SV) are getting Auto Battles. Pokémon Legends: Arceus added a number of features while in the field to streamline the gameplay, and “Let’s Go!” and Auto Battles seem like a further extension of that.
Salamence is finally back on solid ground in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
A new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Pokémon SV) was released and one smaller detail fans didn’t fail to notice was that Salamence was standing on solid ground. From Pokémon X and Y onward, Salamence’s standby animation was suspended in air.
Where in Japan is Pokémon’s Vermilion City modeled after? An official video reignites a decades-old debate
The Pokémon Company has announced that next year’s Pokémon World Championships will be held in Yokohama, Japan. But while fans were excited to see that the event will be coming to Japan, some trainers were surprised by the video suggesting that Vermilion City is based on Yokohama.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Grusha has spellbound fans with his beauty
The Pokémon Company recently revealed new information regarding the upcoming mainline titles Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This includes the reveal of Grusha, a new gym leader who has exploded in popularity and become the subject of a surge of Pokémon fanart.
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.
What drives this creator of viral Pokémon fanart to continue making new works
What drives pokeyugami, the creator behind the recent viral first-gen Pokémon videos to continue producing works? We reach out directly to learn more.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer predicted because Masuda got a haircut
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer was predicted because series director & producer Junichi Masuda got a haircut. “To know Masuda is to know Pokémon,” says Pulnaref, a fan who studies the words and actions of Masuda.
Why Spinda can’t be sent from Pokémon BDSP to Pokémon Home
The Pokémon Company has revealed that restrictions have been placed on moving Spinda between games using Pokémon Home. According to users looking into the matter, the issue is a technical hurdle revolving around how the games place Spinda’s spots.
Pokémon GO’s Remote Raid Pass bundle has seen a sudden price increase and players aren’t pleased
The price of a bundle of three Remote Raid Passes in Pokémon GO was raised to 300, an increase of 50 PokéCoins. This update was met with a mixed reaction from players, most of whom expressed disappointment.
A Pokemon-style game development engine called MonTamer Maker is in the works
Yanako RPGs has announced MonTamer Maker, a game development engine for creating monster tamer games. It was also announced that the very same engine is being used to develop the monster tamer game Dokimon.
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.
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.
Pokémon Go to shorten Community Day to 3 hours leaving some players dissatisfied
Niantic has announced that Community Day events in Pokémon Go are being shortened from 6 hours to 3 in a decision that has come under fire from players.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes get Wonder Trades, reigniting excitement for the game
Ver 1.3.0 of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl adds the Global Wonder Station. With the GWS, players have access to what’s called a Wonder Trade.
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 new Pokémon medal game from Sega coming to Japanese arcades this month
A new Pokémon medal game from Sega called Pokémon Corogarena is coming to Japanese arcades this month. The game looks to feature both physical and digital elements as players launch an unpredictable ball with little rubber spikes overtop a display of the playfield.
