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Beautiful Sakura: Volleyball Club 2 Serves Up A Return To The Court
Beautiful Sakura: Volleyball Club 2 has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. Developed and published by Cropware, this visual novel focuses on Kaito's journey through sport, rivalry, and relationships, with player choices shaping the narrative. The game continues the story from the previous entry, emphasizing character interactions over fast-paced gameplay.
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Original Soundtrack Now Streaming
Square Enix has announced that the original soundtrack for Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is now available on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The game, a mystery adventure with visual novel elements, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, and is verified for Steam Deck.
Introducing ‘Travelling Light, a heartfelt narrative exploration with a unique rewind/replay/shift mechanic
IDUN Studio and Yotsuba Interactive announced 'Travelling Light', a narrative exploration game centered on four friends dealing with personal tragedy. The game features a unique rewind, replay, and perspective-shifting mechanic to help players explore different viewpoints of key scenarios. It will be released on PC via Steam and is inspired by the visual style of Wes Anderson.
Cross-Dressing Visual Novel 'Gyaru Fiction' Reveals English Localization; Coming to Steam
Publisher Shiravune announced that the cross-dressing visual novel Gyaru Fiction, developed by Jitaku Studio, will receive an English localization for PC via Steam. The game features a short playtime of around 20 minutes and includes full Japanese voice acting. An adult patch will be available separately on Shiravune's website.
Visual novel and Roger has topped 100,000 sales worldwide
The visual novel 'and Roger,' developed by TearyHand Studio and published by Kodansha, has surpassed 100,000 sales worldwide in approximately eight months. The indie title has received significant recognition, including the Audience Award at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards and a BAFTA nomination.
Announcement trailer released for Horror Visual Novel Thorner
Snoring Dog Games has released an announcement trailer for their upcoming horror visual novel, Thorner, which is now available to wishlist on Steam. The game features multiple endings based on player choices, a unique art style, an atmospheric soundtrack, and accessibility options. Thorner is described as a nature-based horror experience that explores themes of guilt and judgment.
Cross-Dressing Visual Novel 'Wantama Life: Inuyama Tamaki’s School Trip Survival' Launches This Summer With
CyberStep announced that the visual novel Wantama☆Life: Inuyama Tamaki no Shuugakuryokou Survival will be released on June 25, 2026, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and PC. The game follows Inuyama Tamaki on a school trip while keeping a secret, featuring comedy and branching scenarios. Multiple editions and price points are available, with planning cooperation from Noripro and Kagura Mea.
Psychological Horror Visual Novel 'Thorner' Announced for PC, Launch Planned for 2026
Snoring Dog Games announced Thorner, a psychological horror visual novel for PC, scheduled for release in 2026. Players control Colin Snead, a veteran seeking isolation in the Scottish wilderness, where the environment itself seems to judge his past actions. The game features hand-crafted art, three distinct endings based on player choices, and accessibility options.
Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
‘Rise Eterna War’, ‘As Per My Last Email’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
The Nintendo Switch sees a slow week for new releases on August 22nd, 2024, with titles like Rise Eterna War and Verne – The Shape of Fantasy among the few notable additions. However, the eShop features a healthy selection of sales, including discounts on popular indie titles such as 1000xRESIST and Citizen Sleeper.
Pretty Derby’, ‘Super Dark Deception’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
The Nintendo Switch eShop has received several new releases, including the horse-girl party game Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, the sprite-based horror title Super Dark Deception, and the choice-based visual novel Date Z. The article also details numerous new and expiring sales on a variety of indie and established titles.
The Best Switch Visual Novels and Adventure Games in 2024 – From Fata Morgana and VA-11 Hall-A to Famicom Detective Club and Gnosia – TouchArcade
This guide highlights the best visual novels and adventure games available on the Nintendo Switch in 2024, featuring titles like Famicom Detective Club, VA-11 Hall-A, The House in Fata Morgana, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. The list includes a variety of games across different genres and release years, emphasizing strong storytelling and unique experiences perfect for the handheld platform.
Christopher Ortiz AKA kiririn51 Talks .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND, Inspirations, Fan Reactions, VA-11 Hall-A, The Silver Case, and Much More – TouchArcade
Christopher Ortiz of Sukeban Games discusses their new project .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND, the enduring success of VA-11 Hall-A, and inspirations from games like The Silver Case and Parasite Eve. Ortiz also touches on the challenges of indie game development, the team's creative process, and their personal experiences in Japan and Argentina.
Reviews Featuring ‘Emio – The Smiling Man’, Plus Today’s New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article reviews several new Nintendo Switch releases including Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Nour: Play With Your Food, Fate/stay night REMASTERED, and the TOKYO CHRONOS & ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos TWIN PACK. It also covers new releases like Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku and Gimmick! 2, along with a comprehensive list of current and expiring sales on the eShop, featuring titles like No Man's Sky and Moonlighter.
NBA 2K25, ARCO, ODDADA, DATE a LIVE Ren Dystopia, Star Trucker, Skull and Bones, & More Reviews With New Verified Games – TouchArcade
This article provides Steam Deck reviews and impressions for several games including NBA 2K25, Gimmick! 2, Arco, Skull and Bones, ODDADA, Star Trucker, DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia, Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES, and Pinball FX. It also lists new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games and current discounts.
07th Expansion's Rose Guns Days Coming to Steam on April 9th
MangaGamer has announced that 07th Expansion's visual novel Rose Guns Days Season 1 will be released on Steam for PC on April 9th, 2026. The game is a science fiction story set in a future where humanity is fighting for survival.
07th Expansion's Rose Guns Days Coming to Steam on April 9th
07th Expansion's new game, Rose Guns Days, created by Ryukishi07, will be released on PC via Steam on April 9th. The game is set in 1947 and is also receiving a manga adaptation.
WITCHHUNTER.exe, a 'haunted' horror visual novel inspired by Salem
WITCHHUNTER.exe is a new horror visual novel inspired by the Salem witch trials, developed by Noah Dundas. The game combines visual novel elements with dungeon-crawler mechanics, featuring branching paths and multiple endings. It explores themes of religious violence and fear of the 'other' through the lens of a priest leading a witch hunt, with a demonic entity influencing player choices.
Touching Visual Novel “and Roger” Earns GDCA Audience Award, BAFTA Nomination
The visual novel 'and Roger' has achieved 100,000 units sold on PC and Nintendo Switch, and received the Game Developers Choice Awards Audience Award and a BAFTA nomination. Developed by yona under TearyHand Studio and supported by Kodansha Game Creators' Lab, the game is praised for its unique art style and narrative.
and Roger Surpasses 100,000 Sales, Wins GDCA Audience Award
The slice-of-life visual novel and Roger has surpassed 100,000 sales worldwide and won the Audience Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards. Developed by TearyHand Studio and published by Kodansha Creators’ Lab, the game is available on Nintendo Switch and PC. The narrative features point-and-click exploration and puzzle-solving with comic book-inspired visuals.