Verity Townsend

VerityTownsend

Japan

Japan-based writer and translator with a passion for forgotten games and movies. When not playing old-school Sierra and LucasArts adventures, she tackles her PS4/PS5 backlog. Has a soft spot for FF8, MGS, Disco Elysium and the Witcher games. Previously wrote for Automaton.

Capcom Isn't Scrapping Resident Evil, but Mainline Story Could Wrap Up in Next 10 Years According to Producer

Capcom Isn't Scrapping Resident Evil, but Mainline Story Could Wrap Up in Next 10 Years According to Producer

3h ago - Infinite Ink Ribbons?

Nintendo Legend Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Designer to Be Awarded Japan's Order of Culture

Nintendo Legend Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Designer to Be Awarded Japan's Order of Culture

NieR Creator Yoko Taro Says He Would Retire From Making Video Games but Fear of Dementia Keeps Him Working

NieR Creator Yoko Taro Says He Would Retire From Making Video Games but Fear of Dementia Keeps Him Working

Oct 9, 2026 - 2B continued?

Legendary Japanese Solid Snake Actor Wants 'New Metal Gear Game,' but 'Won't Do One Without Kojima'

Legendary Japanese Solid Snake Actor Wants 'New Metal Gear Game,' but 'Won't Do One Without Kojima'

Oct 5, 2026 - Hideo seek.

Forza Horizon 6 Dev Responds to 'Itasha' Car Ban Backlash, Says 'Explicit Sexual Content' or 'Sexually Suggestive Content' Is Forbidden

Forza Horizon 6 Dev Responds to 'Itasha' Car Ban Backlash, Says 'Explicit Sexual Content' or 'Sexually Suggestive Content' Is Forbidden

Sep 25, 2026 - Bad suspension?

Professor Layton Developer Level-5 Scrambles to Reupload Trailers as AI Backlash Intensifies

Professor Layton Developer Level-5 Scrambles to Reupload Trailers as AI Backlash Intensifies

Sep 18, 2026 - Cleanup job.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake’s Divisive Character Models May Reflect Shigeru Miyamoto’s Love of Puppetry, Nintendo Veteran Believes

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake’s Divisive Character Models May Reflect Shigeru Miyamoto’s Love of Puppetry, Nintendo Veteran Believes

Sep 10, 2026 - Stringing along.

Amid Concern in Japan, Dragon Ball Producer Toei Animation Denies Involvement in Saudi-France Paris Theme Park

Amid Concern in Japan, Dragon Ball Producer Toei Animation Denies Involvement in Saudi-France Paris Theme Park

Sep 4, 2026 - What a rollercoaster.

As Hideo Kojima Turns 63, the Metal Gear Solid Creator Says He Has More Ideas Than Ever but Less Time Left to Make Them

As Hideo Kojima Turns 63, the Metal Gear Solid Creator Says He Has More Ideas Than Ever but Less Time Left to Make Them

Aug 24, 2026 - "I would like to remain focused on creating games."

Sony Wants to Create an Original Character IP to Rival Hello Kitty — and a Stressed-Out Insomniac Bear Is in the Running

Sony Wants to Create an Original Character IP to Rival Hello Kitty — and a Stressed-Out Insomniac Bear Is in the Running

Aug 14, 2026 - Mascot mania.