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[rubik's dude]

Showa American Story

Disappointing if true, game looked wacky and fun. Hope it isn't just some weird Chinese crypto grift:

Overall summary of the situation:

Statement from the game studio: https://kr-asia.com/nekcom-shuts-down-crypto-rumors-as-showa-american-story-hype-builds

 

[nial]

Off-topic, but how do you feel about these recent crypto controversies? Kings Field

 

[od-chan]

The summary from that tweet was really shitty, and this part:

Killed all the remaining credibility this tweet with 50 likes had.

kr-asia makes it sound real simple: these oneness guys basically just came in, have no affiliation, and scammed people. It's like me making a $MARIO coin. His whole "drop a comment y'all" and he'll graciously agree do an "emergency AMA" (lmao) seems awfully silly, to say the least.

 

[LectureMaster]

Looks like it's old fake news. The studio made debunking statement on Feb 5.

Sina Visitor System

Clarification statement on false information

Recently, our company noticed the false information on the Internet about "Oneness Labs acquired the equity of the developer of Showa Story of the United States and launched $SHOWA cryptocurrency". In this regard, our company solemnly declares as follows: 1. "Showa Story of the United States" is a game product of Lingkong Games. Lingkong Games has never conducted any commercial cooperation with Oneness Labs, nor has it ever negotiated equity transactions with Oneness Labs. The financing and cooperation information of Lingkong Games shall be subject to official announcements. 2. Lingkong Games and its "Showa Story of the United States" game have nothing to do with the so-called "$SHOWA token". Lingkong Games has never granted Oneness Labs any rights related to the "Showa Story of the United States" game, nor has it authorized any organization or individual to issue any virtual currency or financial products. Lingkong Games firmly opposes and resists the use of game IP for illegal financial activities. Any sale of virtual currency related to Lingkong Game or "Showa U.S. Story" is fabricated false information. Lingkong Game does not assume any responsibility for this. Players and users are advised to be vigilant to avoid unnecessary losses caused by false information.

3. Lingkong Game reserves all rights to pursue legal liability for the dissemination of false information by Oneness Labs and related parties. Lingkong Game calls on players, users, media and partners not to forward or spread false information. Lingkong Game

has always focused on game content creation and quality polishing, and is committed to providing users with high-quality game products and services. All developments regarding Lingkong Game and "Showa U.S. Story" are subject to the official statement of Lingkong Game.

If you have any questions about this statement or need further verification, please contact our company through the following official channels:
- Official email: [email protected]

Thank you to all users and all walks of life for your support and trust in Lingkong Game!

Wuhan Lingkong Game Technology Co., Ltd.
February 6, 2025