http://gematsu.com/2014/04/famitsu-feature-truth-rumors-2014
Some excerpts:
^ This one is just dumb but meh.
^ Atlus plz.
Some excerpts:
1. The September 2014 Japanese release for the Xbox One is set to include a large launch lineup, including worthwhile exclusive games.
Few concrete details are available at this time, but Microsoft told Famitsu that its working hard to ensure Japanese players are satisfied with their purchase out of the gate. More specifics are said to be coming out on this topic towards the end of April.
Famitsus Plausibility: 90%
3. The game world in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is set to be 200 times larger than that of Ground Zeroes.
Konami outright confirmed this to Famitsu, stating that the number is actually set to be over 200 times larger and will have players traversing a wide variety of environments under different climate conditions, with time passing during the game all the while.
Famitsus Plausibility: 100%
5. Sony Computer Entertainment and From Software are developing a new game together.
Famitsu noticed that this rumor has been circulating outside Japan about a potential follow-up to Demons Souls. When they inquired about the matter to Sony, they received a plain We have nothing to announce at this time. This leads Famitsu to believe that its pretty implausible, contending that while theyd be happy to see the two making a game like that, if theres no smoke, there probably isnt a fire.
Famitsus Plausibility: 10%
^ This one is just dumb but meh.
7. The Last Guardian is actually going to come out.
If youve been following game news for a while now, youre probably aware of the highly tumultuous development cycle thats hit Team Icos follow-up to 2005′s Shadow of the Colossus on the PS2. When Famitsu asked Sony about this game, the magazine was told that Sony is still waiting for a good time to reintroduce the game. However, they also said that new information and even a release date could be announced soon should development go smoothly.
Famitsus Plausibility: 75%
10. A new Metal Gear Online is being produced at Kojima Productions Los Angeles branch.
Have you spotted a pattern with these Metal Gear rumors yet? This one is also true, with Konami stating that the Los Angeles and Tokyo branches are working in tandem to make this happen. More information is set to be revealed on this at a later date.
Famitsus Plausibility: 100%
11. The HD re-release of Final Fantasy X has resulted in Square-Enix jump-starting development on X-3.
Kazushige Nojima and Yoshinori Kitase chimed in on this matter, essentially saying its not happening, at least not yet. Nojima reminded people that he put out both an audio drama that came with the HD re-release and another separate novel altogether that continue the plotline of that universe. Kitase, meanwhile, said that no game of the sort is in production, although he recalls some work was once done while talks were happening on it when Nojima still worked for Square. That being said, Kitase expressed an interest in working with Nojima again one day and Nojima likewise stated that the world of X could see new developments one day if fans demands are loud enough. Knowing that, Famitsu believes that while X-3 isnt in development, they wouldnt be surprised to hear that perhaps the HD remasters for X and X-2 rekindled an interest at Square-Enix to revisit the universe beyond the new material already published.
Famitsus Plausibility: 30%
12. A new Dissidia: Final Fantasy game is in the works.
There are no tangible announcements to be found, but both Ichiro Hazama and Mitsunori Takahashi have gone on record expressing a strong desire to develop such a game. Famitsu takes this to mean that Square-Enix is at least keen on it and that if it were to happen, characters from Final Fantasy XIV and XV would join the fray for the next go.
Famitsus Plausibility: 60%
14. Bravely Seconds scenario writing is complete.
Tomoya Asana replied to Famitsus request for comment by saying that plans are ramping up for the Bravely Default sequel and that details about the game could come out this summer.
Famitsus Plausibility: 100%
24. Koutarou Uchikoshi is working on a new game at Mages.
Although hes still working for Spike Chunsoft, Uchikoshi unambiguously told Famitsu that he is indeed collaborating with Steins;Gate developer Mages on a new game and that the scenario is already complete. He went on to say itll be a sexual comedy set to a science fiction suspense fantasy. As one might expect from him, he has high hopes that the game will turn out well.
Famitsus Plausibility: 100%
26. A new Shining game is going to be announced soon.
When asked to comment, series producer Tsuyoshi Sawada said that 2014 is going to be a big year for new, experimental things in the Shining series, including the previously announced arcade fighter Blade Arcus from Shining. Beyond that, he hopes to continue the series on a variety of a platforms, including home consoles. Famitsu believes that this means more announcements about the future of the Shining series could be made at this years Tokyo Game Show.
Famitsus Plausibility: 80%
27. Nippon Ichi Software is developing an exclusive game for PlayStation 4.
NIS president Nikawa confirmed to Famitsu that a PlayStation 4-only game from the developer is indeed coming. As is tradition, the plan is to send out more information on the game through their yearly summer greeting cards.
Famitsus Plausibility: 100%
33. Level-5 is developing a sequel to Yokai Watch.
Famitsu went to Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino, who proceeded to confirm as much. He expects that his company will be able to put out an official announcement about it sometime during April.
Famitsus Plausibility: 100%
34. Level-5 is reviving the once-cancelled Ushiro.
Ushiro was once a PSP RPG that Level-5 announced in 2009 that never ended up coming out. When asked about its prospects, Hino went on record saying that the company is mulling over new developments for it and hopes to have something to say about it in the future. While not a definitive answers one way or the other, Famitsu remains hopeful that horror fans will have good news to read about the game eventually.
Famitsus Plausibility: 60%
38. The latest news on Persona 5
This is more Famitsu asking when well see an update on Persona 5 than it is a rumor, but Atlus said it will share an update on the game at a later time.
^ Atlus plz.