The first otome visual novel that I played – in fact, the first visual novel at all – was Hakuouki, back on the PlayStation 3, when visual novels on console were a rare treat indeed. These days, we’re inundated with the genre, but Idea Factory, the publisher behind Hakuouki, have now released Homura: The Crimson Warriors, and it remains a…
If you were to ask me what genres I think developers should take a very long break from, most days I would respond “Metroidvania” or “Roguelike.” It’s not that I have an inherent distaste for either, but did you know that overexposure to something can result in you acquiring an…
Idea Factory International has announced that it will be publishing 9 R.I.P.…
Idea Factory International has announced that a free demo for the upcoming…
The first otome visual novel that I played – in fact, the first visual novel at all – was Hakuouki, back on the PlayStation 3, when visual novels on console were a rare treat indeed. These days, we’re inundated with the genre, but Idea Factory, the publisher behind Hakuouki, have…
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If you were to ask me what genres I think developers should take a very long break from, most days I would respond “Metroidvania” or “Roguelike.” It’s not that I have an inherent distaste for either, but did you know that overexposure to something can result in you acquiring an…
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Idea Factory International has announced that it will be publishing 9 R.I.P. sequel, a sequel to the otome visual novel 9 R.I.P., digitally and physically for Nintendo Switch later this year. The game features nine full routes, including direct continuations of the Heavenly and Godly Endings from 9 R.I.P. Players…
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Idea Factory International has announced that a free demo for the upcoming action platformer Ariana and the Elder Codex is now available. The game will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in March; the demo is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The…
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Idea Factory International has announced a late May release date for Birushana: Winds of Fate, an otome visual novel fan disc set 15 years after the Heiji Rebellion. It will be released digitally and physically in North America and Europe, and anyone who picks up the physical edition early enough…
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Eastasiasoft has announced that it will launch a physical “uncut” edition for Tokyo Clanpool early this year. Having physical releases for PC games doesn’t make sense a lot of the time, but this time, it at least includes the game on a branded USB drive instead of just a download…
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Today, Idea Factory International announced a late March release date for otome visual novel Homura: The Crimson Warriors, although in Europe, the physical edition won’t be available until late April. The game will be available to pre-order at the IFI Online Store beginning February 2. IFI has also update the…
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Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights is a little bonkers, and that makes it delightful. The very concept of the thing is silly, funny, and charming: Cecilia is the third princess in a family that, generally, hates her. She’s also meant to be “unlucky” but has a mysterious…
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Idea Factory International has announced the Western release date of action platformer Ariana and the Elder Codex, scheduled for late March 2026. It will launch first for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, and later for PC. The PC version will include English and Japanese voiceover options, and subtitles…
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After its partnership with Idea Factory to bring the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy to Nintendo Switch in Asia, Eastasiasoft is again working with the Japanese developer to launch another one of its titles for Nintendo Switch in Asia early next year. Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart includes English text support…
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