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Sci-Fi Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets New Trailer Showcasing Innovative Mechanics

A new Anonymous;Code trailer has been released, and this one's all about gameplay mechanics. In previous trailers, we've been introduced to characters like Azuma, Bambi, and our heroes Pollon and…

July 21, 2023 | 09:10 EDT

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Legendary Visual Novel White Album Finally Gets Western Release Date

Today Shiravune announced the release date of the English localization of the legendary visual novel White Album: Memories Like Falling Snow. The English version, which was announced last month,…

July 20, 2023 | 09:21 EDT

Sumika Kagami Sitting on the Toilet in Muv-Luv
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Iconic Toilet Scene from Muv-Luv Visual Novel Appears on Giant Screen in NY's Times Square

There are many ways to express your love for a visual novel and its characters, and a Muv-Luv fan decided to have an iconic (and slightly "out there") scene from Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative on…

July 16, 2023 | 03:00 EDT

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From "Horny Party Game" Doomsday Paradise to Evotiction, Astrolabe Presents Tons of Games at Bitsummit

Astrolabe Games hosted a presentation at Bitsummit Let's Go! in Kyoto, showcasing its upcoming lineup of charming indie games.  We start with the top-down shooter Zombie Soup, developed by AeonSparx…

July 15, 2023 | 01:56 EDT

Aquarium Screenshots Starring Minato Aqua
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Aquarium Visual Novel Starring Minato Aqua & More Hololive Vtubers Getting English Localization

Today Entergram announced the release details of the PC version of the visual novel Aquarium, starring HoloLive Vtuber Minato Aqua, and there is good news for those who hoped for an English…

July 12, 2023 | 11:21 EDT

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Aquarium Visual Novel Starring Minato Aqua & More Hololive Vtubers Getting PC Version News Next Week

Today Entergram announced that it'll soon share details about the PC port of its popular visual novel Aquarium starring Vtuber Minato Aqua. According to the announcement made on social media,…

July 7, 2023 | 04:55 EDT

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Neko-Nin exHeart Spin! Localization Announced by Sekai Project; Neko-Nin exHeart Coming to Nintendo Switch

Today, during its panel at Anime Expo, well-known visual novel publisher Sekai Project made a couple of announcements about the Neko-Nin exHeart series. First of all, the publisher is localizing the…

July 3, 2023 | 05:13 EDT

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Needy Streamer Overload Sales Hit One Million

Satirical anime visual novel Needy Streamer Overload has passed a million sales, developer and publisher WSS Playground has announced. The game was released in January last year and depicts the life…

June 30, 2023 | 09:22 EDT

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New Quintessential Quintuplets Game for PS4 & Nintendo Switch Gets Super-Cute Opening Cutscene Trailer

Today Mages released a new trailer of the upcoming game inspired by the popular manga and anime The Quintessential Quintuplets. The trailer showcases the adorable opening cutscene of the game titled…

June 24, 2023 | 08:18 EDT

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Science Adventure Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets Character Trailer Showing Azuma, Ewan, & Graham

Today Spike Chunsoft released the fifth character trailer of the Western localization of Mages' visual novel Anonymous;Code.  The trailer focuses on thee more characters who play a relevant role in…

June 17, 2023 | 10:32 EDT

Konosuba - God's Blessing On This Wonderful World! Love For These Clothes Of Desire!
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Konosuba Visual Novel Announced for the West for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC

Today, British publisher PQube made an announcement that will likely surprise many, they're bringing a Konosuba game over to the West. The game is Mages' "Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! Kono…

June 13, 2023 | 09:55 EDT

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Science Adventure Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets Character Trailer About Bambi, Riko, Iroha & Kaoru

Today Spike Chunsoft released the fourth character trailer of the Western localization of Mages' visual novel Anonymous;Code.  The trailer focuses on the police idol group (yes, I'm not joking)…

June 11, 2023 | 12:24 EDT

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Science Adventure Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets Character Trailer Showing Tengen, Nonoka, & Liddie

Today Spike Chunsoft released the third character trailer of the Western localization of Mages' visual novel Anonymous;Code.  The trailer focuses on introducing three of the characters that populate…

June 3, 2023 | 03:05 EDT

White Album
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Legendary Visual Novel White Album Finally Coming to Steam With Official English Localization

Few names are as well-known among visual novel fans as "White Album," and the legendary love story is finally getting an official English localization.  Shiravune has announced today that White…

June 1, 2023 | 10:14 EDT

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Science Adventure Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets Character Trailer Showing Cross & Wind

Today Spike Chunsoft released the second character trailer of the Western localization of Mages' visual novel Anonymous;Code.  The trailer focuses on introducing two of the characters that we'll…

May 27, 2023 | 10:08 EDT

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Retro Sci-Fi Visual Novel Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Gets New Playable Demo

Publisher Astrolabe Games and developer Space Colony Studios announced that a playable demo of the retro visual novel Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog has been released. The demo, available right now…

May 21, 2023 | 05:54 EDT

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Science Adventure Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets Character Trailer Showing Pollon & Momo

Today Spike Chunsoft released the first character trailer of the Western localization of Mages' visual novel Anonymous;Code.  The trailer focuses on introducing two main characters of the upcoming…

May 20, 2023 | 01:20 EDT

Miracle Snack Shop Key Art Featuring Philia
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Sweet Dating Sim Miracle Snack Shop Coming to Xbox Series X|S

Publisher CFK announced that the dating simulator/visual novel Miracle Snack Shop will soon be released for Xbox Series X|S.  The game will launch exclusively digitally on Microsoft's consoles on…

May 14, 2023 | 02:00 EDT

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Azurite's Visual Novel Mysteries of the Heart Gets Opening Trailer Ahead of Western Localization

Today NekoNyanSoft released a trailer of the upcoming localization of a very interesting visual novel, Mysteries of the Heart. The trailer includes the localized opening cutscene and the theme song…

May 11, 2023 | 06:04 EDT

Harmony The Fall of Reverie Harmony Standing in Front of Aspirations While Holding Necklace That Lets Her Go to Reverie
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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Preview - Aspiring Toward the Best Choices

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie has left me in a difficult position few other games could hope to accomplish. This isn't to say it's done something bad or failed to live up to the reputation of its…

May 4, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

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Muv-Luv Regenerative Volume 2 Released on Steam as The Series Goes on Sale for Golden Week

aNCHOR has released the English version of the second volume of Muv-Luv Regenerative on Steam. If you're unfamiliar with Muv-Luv Regenerative, it's a series of magazines created with the intent of…

April 29, 2023 | 04:36 EDT

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Adorably Glitchy Visual Novel ghostpia Launches For Switch Next Month, Steam Version Also Coming

If you're in the mood to visit a nostalgic world that calls back to old-school visual novels, then developer Chosuido and publisher PQube have a treat for you. The visual novel ghostpia Season One is…

April 25, 2023 | 09:06 EDT

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Square Enix Brings Back Ancient Game by Dragon Quest Creator for Free Preview of Its AI Technology

Today Square Enix had a surprise to share in the form of an investigation adventure game titled The Portopia Serial Murder Case.  The name will likely be familiar to veteran fans of the Enix brand,…

April 21, 2023 | 09:12 EDT

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Offbeat Dramatic Otome Game Jack Jeanne Heads West In June

Jack Jeanne, a drama-themed otome visual novel game created in conjunction with Tokyo Ghoul artist Sui Ishida, has a Western release date at last. The game is heading to Nintendo Switch on June 15th…

April 18, 2023 | 09:02 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, showcasing characters Riona, Lucas, and Officer Jorji against a backdrop of the Seattle Space Needle at dusk.

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Review

Legacies are a tricky thing, running parallel with the vacuous nature with which humanity weighs itself. It’s easy for you to consider your life to remain less than a footnote in the wake of a few…

April 19, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Muv-Luv Dimensions Achieves 100,000 Pre-Registrations Unlocking Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien Collaboration

Today Anchor and NextNinja have announced that their upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions has passed a pre-registrations milestone.  According to the announcement, the game has now passed…

April 13, 2023 | 12:42 EDT

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Muv-Luv Dimensions Reveals Marimo Jinguuji With New Trailer

Today aNCHOR and NextNinja released another trailer of their upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. The trailer focuses on one of the playable characters, Marimo Jinguuji, who is one of…

April 11, 2023 | 02:04 EDT

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New Quintessential Quintuplets Game Announced for PS4 & Nintendo Switch

Today Mages announced that it's developing another game inspired by the popular manga and anime The Quintessential Quintuplets. The game is titled "Gotobun no Hanayome: Kanojo to Kawasu Itsutsu no…

April 3, 2023 | 01:14 EDT

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One. for Nintendo Switch & PC Reveals Mayu Shiina With New Trailer & Art

Nexton released a new trailer of its upcoming 30th-anniversary project, the return of the storied visual novel One.  This time around, we get the reveal of the character design of one of the…

April 1, 2023 | 03:02 EDT

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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog Released For Free by Sega

Today Sega released The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, a visual novel now available on PC via Steam featuring the characters of the popular franchise. While it's an April Fools' prank described as a…

March 31, 2023 | 03:54 EDT

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Beloved Visual Novel Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien (Rumbling Hearts) Getting Crowdfunding Campaign

The developer of the beloved visual novel Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien, also known as Rumbling Hearts, announced that it'll launch a crowdfunding campaign for a new release.  The plan is to create a high-…

March 28, 2023 | 04:12 EDT

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Muv-Luv Regenerative Vol.01 Released in English on Steam

Today Muv-Luv publisher aNCHOR released Muv-Luv Regenerative Vol.01 in English on Steam.  This actually isn't a game, but a 19-page magazine originally released in Japan at the end of 2022, and…

March 24, 2023 | 03:38 EDT

An in-game screenshot with The Wreck logo in focus, showcasing Junon walking down a hallway, spotless and shiny.

The Wreck Review

There’s no real easy way to introduce this, so let’s get to the main event: The Wreck! A 3D visual novel and the latest game from French developers The Pixel Hunt, known for releasing games like the…

March 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

A spread shot image of Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, showcasing the silhouette of a person against the backdrop of a dimly-lite downtown Seattle, with the Space Needle portruding.

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Preview — The Usual?

Before anything continues, I will state that this is a bittersweet reunion. 2020’s Coffee Talk from Indonesian developers Toge Productions was a surprise hit, blending a linear well-written narrative…

March 16, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Muv-Luv Collaboration Cafe in Tokyo Is a Fan’s Dream

Muv-Luv publisher aNCHOR launched a collaboration with subculture café & bar NewType Shinjuku in Tokyo, and it's one that fans of the popular visual novel series will likely love.  The…

February 24, 2023 | 05:37 EST

Aphex Logan threatening to "deck" everyone in the room in Master Detective Archives: Rain Code
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Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Reveals 6 Brand New Characters

Spike Chunsoft has revealed six new Master Detective Archives: Rain Code characters, and they're just as offbeat and crazy as you'd expect. Each of these master detectives has a unique ability; one…

February 24, 2023 | 04:17 EST

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We Asked the New ChatGPT-Powered Bing AI to Review a Game & The AI Went Down a Crazy Rabbit Hole

With both Microsoft's Bing and Google embracing artificial intelligence, many have been wondering how good it is. As a gaming writer, I've obviously been curious about how well the AI can write a…

February 21, 2023 | 11:09 EST

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Atelier Marie Remake & Paranormasight Skipped in Western Nintendo Direct (But They’re Coming West)

Today's Nintendo Direct brought a ton of announcements including the release date of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the announcement and immediate release of Metroid Prime Remastered, and…

February 8, 2023 | 08:13 EST

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Figures & Model Kits from Tales of Arise, Muv-Luv, Ace Combat, Guilty Gear, and More Revealed by Kotobukiya

Today Kotobukiya opened its Kotobukiya Collection 2023 event in Akihabara, Tokyo, and it had a few interesting video game figures and model kits to reveal. We start with a new figure portraying…

February 4, 2023 | 03:51 EST

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Game
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My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Game Finally Coming in April for PS4 & Switch

Today Mages announced that its third game dedicated to the popular anime and light novel series "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU" is coming soon. The game, titled "Yahari Game demo Ore no Seishun…

January 13, 2023 | 12:53 EST

Miracle Snack Shop
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Sweet Dating Sim Miracle Snack Shop Announced for PS4

Today publisher CFK announced that the dating simulator/visual novel Miracle Snack Shop is finally coming to PS4. The game will release on the PlayStation Store on January 26. It'll be an…

January 12, 2023 | 12:48 EST

Artwork for Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, with Japanese text and PC98-inspired art of many of the characters
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Stories From Sol: The Gun-Dog Pays Homage To PC98 Visual Novels

If you're a fan of classic PC88 and PC98 visual novels, then indie developer Space Colony Studios and publisher Astrolabe Games have got a treat for you. Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual…

January 10, 2023 | 11:07 EST

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Too Many Santas!

Too Many Santas! is a Christmas-themed visual novel developed and published by Oh, a Rock! Studios. You play as a toy store owner, who's sales and love life are both in shambles. Desperate for at…

January 7, 2023 | 11:34 EST

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Sakura Wars 2 Fan Translation Announced

Today, the team behind the fan translation of the original Sakura Wars announced that it's working on its sequel Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die. The game, which was originally launched on Sega…

January 6, 2023 | 09:43 EST

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Mothmen 1966

Mothmen 1966 is a visual novel where four people are pulled into a conspiracy at the edge of their reality, involving the titular cryptid Mothman. Made up of 10 chapters, Mothmen 1966 has you taking…

December 29, 2022 | 09:52 EST

Chris the dinosaur begins work at his own repair shop in Dynopunk, a cyberpunk dinosaur repair shop sim
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Dynopunk Is A Cyberpunk Dinosaur Repair Shop Sim

Imagine a world in which the dinosaurs were never wiped out by a meteor, instead continuing to evolve and adapt over millions of years. That's the world in which Dynopunk, a newly-announced indie…

November 16, 2022 | 10:51 EST

A leather-effect cover image for The Bible on Steam, with a menu offering different options
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The Bible Is Launching On Steam This Month

Crank up your liquid cooling and get ready to install more RAM, because The Bible will soon be available on Steam, pushing your gaming PC to its absolute limits. Simply called The Bible, this Steam…

November 2, 2022 | 12:24 EDT

An anime girl character in the Chaos;Head Noah Steam release, with the dialogue "I'd never see Rimi again" beneath her
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Chaos;Head Noah Steam Release Goes Ahead After All

It looks like a Chaos;Head Noah Steam release is happening after all. Despite Valve deciding to ban the game from its platform prior to release, the company says it's re-examined Chaos;Head Noah's…

October 7, 2022 | 08:22 EDT