Press Release:

Become the representative of the famous B-Project in this unforgettable idol Visual Novel. Support a group of 14 idols from their humble beginnings through to stardom. Befriend them, influence their music and help them through their turbulent lives as they follow their dreams. 

The leader of the five piece group of MooNs, Kazuna is smart and competitive, but the need for success often gets in his own way. Despite everyone seeing him as highly successful and reliable, he has a distinct lack of self-worth that drives him to constantly do better.

Kazuna is voiced by Uemura Yuto.

The three-man group of THRIVE is known for its professional and dance-inducing songs. Their leader Kento is quite a ladies man with a happy go lucky attitude. Despite his lackadaisical attitude, he will do everything he can for his fans, even the things that he’s not particularly good at. Some see him as narcissistic and he can be very stubborn at times.

Kento is voiced by Kato Kazuki.

The final group to join B-PROJECT, KiLLER KiNG are a group of four that are juniors compared to the other idol groups.  Akane is the groups leader, and is easy to engage with. He is always willing to help others, but sometimes suffers from low self-esteem. However, his fellow members know how important he is to the group.

Fudo is voiced by Chiba Shoya.

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A new trailer has been released for the upcoming RPG, Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire. The game follows Glenn and his crew of sky pirates as they set off on a journey. Set in a world where the surface of the planet was decimated, humanity has gone on to survive on pieces of land that were launched into the sky. The game features turn-based dogfights and the ability to upgrade and expand your airships.

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire is currently set to be released for PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, and Xbox Series S|X. Physical editions of the game are available for pre-order for the PlayStation 5 and Switch. A demo will be released during Steam Summer Next Fest on June 10.

SOURCE: Press Release

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Here is more about the game from the press release

In 1985 England, private investigator Miles Windham follows a lead on the mysterious death of his daughter to Velvet Island. But once he arrives on the island, he soon realizes that the residents are behaving strangely. In fact, there is a growing hostility towards the investigator that feels as though it’s becoming stronger by the minute. It doesn’t take long for the situation to escalate, and Miles finds himself in a struggle for his own survival.

Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival horror action-adventure presented in a mix of old-school pixel art and HD character illustrations. Velvet Island comes to life in grotesque detail as Miles and newfound ally Olivia search Graham Memorial mental hospital and its surrounding facilities. Explore in top-down style, carefully manage ammunition, find key items and interact with dozens of unique and memorable characters, all professionally voiced by an international cast.
Key Features:

• Experience a dark and grotesque survival horror inspired by genre classics!
• Navigate pixel art environments in retro top-down style.
• Meet a large cast of memorable friends and foes, all fully voiced by a professional cast!
• Discover key items, maps, clues and files to gain access to new and dangerous facilities.
• Equip various weapons, from pistols and knives to shotguns and more, but watch your ammo!
• Take down monstrous enemy hordes and face off against massive bosses.
• Enjoy meticulously animated sprites and a hauntingly atmospheric original soundtrack!

 

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An exciting weekend for fans of girls’ love visual novels as Studio Élan was cooking at OffKai Expo. The publisher behind the very beautiful Heart of the Woods and Please Be Happy are coming out with a pair of blessed titles. Their names are A Tithe in Blood and Rainbow Valley! The first of which is, in their words, a dark atmospheric mystery written and directed by the great Suriko who worked on Twofold and Katawa Shoujo. The second appears to be a special collaboration between Studio Élan and YouTuber Izzzyzzz that features three strange girls and an even stranger valley. It should be also noted that A Tithe in Blood actually has a demo now available on Steam! Once you’ve checked out the individual synopsis, I encourage you to try it. As always, let us know what you think below.

A Tithe in Blood is a dark, atmospheric mystery yuri visual novel. Asakawa Honoka, a university student from Sapporo, escapes her everyday life by using blood magic. This allows her to travel to another world from her own–and with it, she meets the mage named Yasue. However, things in this other world aren’t as they seem…

This yuri visual novel is directed & written by Suriko (Twofold, Katawa Shoujo) with character art by Kobuta (Please Be Happy). There is a demo available to play now on Steam and itch.io.

Fleeing a life that you couldn’t bear, you sought to find a purpose in the mountains. The cold winds called to you and promised adventure. Scraping together your life savings, you flew to a cold, distant place. But adventure has a price. Now you find yourself in a small mountain town as the villagers prepare for the looming winter festival. You will meet three girls, each stranger than the last, and over the course of 7 days you will discover that not all is as it seems in Rainbow Valley.

Rainbow Valley is a collaboration project between Studio Élan and Izzzyzzz, a YouTuber who covers older Internet stories and Y2K nostalgia.

Want more of these lovely announcements from OffKai Expo? Studio Élan actually posted a couple videos of these titles, we’ll leave them right below.

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Press Release:

Farmagia (formerly Project Magia): Product Manager Takehiro Ishida revealed the official title of the project, Farmagia, and presented the game’s opening animation, giving gamers an action-packed look at the cast of characters and powers they wield. Ishida-san also shared details on key characters in the game, designed by popular artist Hiro Mashima, including Ten, the protagonist who often acts before thinking; Arche, his childhood friend who balances both kindness and a competitive nature; Chica, another childhood friend with a more reserved demeanor; and Lookie-Loo, Ten’s sidekick and de-facto mascot. The title is planned for a global release in 2024.

STORY OF SEASONS: The next, as-yet-untitled entry in the beloved franchise continues its development as the team focuses on improvements to the visual presentation and natural environments. Series Manager Hikaru Nakano joined to debut a fresh look at the results of their efforts, highlighting how aspects such as updated natural lighting and festival fireworks have been improved to enhance immersion and atmosphere. The project remains in active development and will be fully revealed at a later date. In the meantime, Nakano-san confirmed new gameplay features including a player-controlled glider and the return of fan-favorite pets.

Amusement Section: Marvelous Inc. supports more than just PC and console entertainment and announced a number of new arcade initiatives including NARUTO: Arcade Battle, which will be available in North America this summer. Players will experience the world of NARUTO on a massive 50” screen, where they’ll engage in intense ninjutsu battles and collect plates to reach the highest rank they can! Arcade titles for Japan release only were also presented.

Indie Partner Lineup: The Marvelous family continues to invest in helping creative and exciting visions from smaller indie developers become a reality with global support for titles! Titles introduced for worldwide release include Bitsummit 2023 Grand Prize winner Death the Guitar, where players become an electric guitar fighting with the power of death metal to avenge their owner, planned for a 2025 release; and Moonlight Peaks, the supernatural-themed vampire farming/life sim title from Dutch developer Little Chicken, scheduled for 2026 release. One additional title, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, was also presented for release in Asia and Japan by Marvelous on July 28, 2024.

Rune Factory: Following a brief history on the evolution of the Rune Factory series and how it has grown across nine titles released over 18 years, Rune Factory series Director Shiro Maekawa joined the stream to reveal a new video for Rune Factory: PROJECT DRAGON sharing a look at the title’s protagonists. Players can choose to play as either Subaru or Kaguya, two new Earthmates with a twist; they will use the power of dance, rather than farming, to communicate and interact with the world around them. This new approach to interacting with the world comes with non-combat tools, including parasols and drums; series staple weapons like swords; and brand-new weapon types to experiment with, including bows and talismans.

DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion: First revealed during last year’s Marvelous Game Showcase, DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion once again closed out the show, where President Sato-san shared an evocative look at Marvelous’ First Studio’s mech-action sequel. Additional details including platforms and a release window will be announced at a later date.

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USERJOY has announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War, a mobile game based on the anime of the same name, is now available worldwide. It is available for Android and iOS mobile devices and for PC. The PC version was announced and implemented for the game’s global launch. Trails of Cold Steel – NW originally released in December 2023 for mobile devices in Japan.

You can check out a promotional video (PV) for the game below.

USERJOY describes the game as follows:

■ The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War – Game Introduction
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War is a cross-platform game that USERJOY developed based on Falcom’s classic Trails series. Set between Trails of Cold Steel II and Trails of Cold Steel III, it focuses on the dramatic events of the Northern War. Players will uncover the unexpected truths of the Northern War through the perspective of the protagonist, Lavian Winslet. Experience the full narrative of the anime and join beloved heroes from the Trails series, such as Rean Schwarzer (voiced by Koki Uchiyama) and Alisa Reinford (voiced by Yui Horie), along with new companions in an exhilarating new story and adventure.

■ Classic Strategy for Exciting Tactical Combat!
This game features the classic strategic elements of the Trails series, including the well-known Orbment system. Players can enjoy the familiar Quartz and employ formation strategies to enrich battles with endless strategic challenges. The characters’ S-Craft abilities are also faithfully recreated with unique 3D animations, providing a cinematic visual experience that makes players feel like they’re on the intense battlefield of North Ambria with their favorite Trails characters.

To celebrate the launch, new players will have the chance receive up to 100 free draws, an SSR selector, and even a free SSR Tio Plato. You can check out more details on the launch celebrations below.

■ Launch Celebration! Generous Newcomer Rewards – up to 100 Draws and 16 SSR!
To celebrate the launch of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War, the team has prepared abundant newcomer rewards. Just complete specific tasks to receive 100 free draws and an SSR selector box. Additionally, clearing the main chapters will also earn players up to 13 more SSR characters, making a total of 16 free SSRs and over 120 draws!

• Launch Celebration Rewards:
  Day 2: Receive SSR Tio Plato
  Day 7: Receive SSR Selector Box
  Special Tasks: Complete the Newcomer Contract for 100 free draws!
  Special Tasks: Complete the Elite Gathering for 20 special draws and an SSR Selector Box!
  Complete Main Chapters: Earn up to 13 SSR characters!

■ Take advantage of the 7-Day Login Rewards! Get the Popular SSR Character Tio Plato and another SSR Selector Box!

The team has also prepared generous 7-day login rewards. Log in for seven consecutive days to receive the highly popular SSR character Tio Plato from the Trails series, an SSR Selector Box, 10 gacha tickets, and 10 attribute gacha tickets! These special rewards are exclusively for new players! Download the game now and start your adventure in Zemuria!

 

• 7-Day Login Rewards:
  Day 1: 500 JC
  Day 2: SSR Tio Plato
  Day 3: 10 Gacha Tickets
  Day 4: Special Quartz Selector Box III
  Day 5: Purple Equip Set Selector Box
  Day 6: 10 Attribute Gacha Tickets
  Day 7: Special SSR Selector Box

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War is available now for Android and iOS devices and PC. You can download the game from the Google Play Store, App Store, and from the official website. For more information, you can follow the game’s official X account.

SOURCE: Press Release

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Story  

While working for a major marriage agency named Cupid Corporation, Cupid the goddess of love herself, strived to become the top bridal advisor. She was assigned five hopeless clients known as the Parasite 5!

Even after guiding them through mock dates, matchmaking seminars, and the reality show “Parasite House,” all five abruptly canceled their memberships!

Yet their departures brought all their personal challenges to the surface. As she confronted these issues with them, they overcame many unexpected obstacles…

And she fell in love with “him.”

This is the continued love story of the goddess of love, Cupid, experiencing love firsthand. It’s the tale of when she becomes a goddess “only” for him.

Marriage wasn’t the end goal, but the start of a new chapter. Whether they began dating or got married, the only thing awaiting them is a series of unexpected challenges!

A mysterious new creature has appeared in Los York! Could it be a divine message or evidence of an unknown civilization?

A love story so sweet, it’ll make your heart melt! The whirlwind of feelings taking the world by storm is far from over!

An endearing, joyful, and chaotic tale that’s richer and more exhilarating than ever! This romance featuring a former goddess is so sweet and spicy, it’ll make your teeth ache and set your soul ablaze!

And in Merenice Levin’s route, her days as Cupid are far from over! A romantic and comedic story in the world of matchmaking is set to unfold!

Key Features

Sweeter and Spicier! – Return to Los York with the original cast of Cupid Parasite, plus an all new-character Merenice Levin. Rendezvous with seven of the sweetest and spiciest bachelors in up to 3 game modes and unlock over 80 CGs, including some that may be too hot to handle!

All Different Flavors to Choose From – Pick from three different modes that can satiate anyone with a sweet tooth. Select “After Drama” mode to follow-up with the original Parasite 6 and pick up from where you last left off. Go with “New Parasite” mode for a chance to experience Merenice Levin’s perspective of the events that take place after the common route of Cupid Parasite. You can also explore routes you unlocked in “Bonus Episode” mode for six bonus episodes with their own unlockable CGs!

In Sweetness and In Spiciness?! – You must choose the flavor of the next course. Will you go with the sweet? Or will you go with the spicy? When prompted with the choice during gameplay, select between sweet or spicy to impact the ending of your selected route. Manage to balance the flavors for a chance at something really appetizing.

Rich, Decadent Visuals and Savory Scenarios – The original scenario writer and illustrator of Cupid Parasite return! Ririka Yoshimura (scenario writer) and Yuuya (illustrator) join forces once again to bring fans a delectable addition to the Cupid Parasite universe.

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In what seems like a weekly trend of releases for Shiravune, AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~ is out! A story that’s as beautiful on the eyes as it is the heart. In case you’re not familar, AMANATSU is developed by Azarashi Soft. The developers behind one of the most heartwarming reads of recent memory: AIKAGI. This time around it’s a multi-route pure love story with breathtaking art by veteran artist Gintarou. If you’re in awe of the wonderful art and premise like I am, you can check out AMANATSU on various platforms. This one is available on Steam with a free downloadable patch, as well as JAST, and MangaGamer to name a few. The price is $15.99 during launch week and will go back to $19.99 after. As always synopsis and more down below, let us know what you think of this game!

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AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~ OUT NOW!!
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The coming-of-age VN about new friendships and first crushes from the hit developer AZARASHI SOFTWARE is now available!

Grab it now on Steam for 20% OFF!https://t.co/adG7Y8QxHj pic.twitter.com/rERElIZoUF

— Shiravune (@shiravune) May 17, 2024

So what’s AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~ about?

Haruto leaves the big city for a coastal town surrounded by blue sea and deep-green mountains. Hailing from the rat race of urban society, he half-expects another uphill challenge in a new battlefield.

…But nothing could be further from the truth.

Right from day one, he is befriended by new classmates and quickly learns to sit back and enjoy life―all while getting to know three very different girls who inspire in him another kind of sea change.

There’s Kazuha, the taciturn daughter of the family that takes him in, who’s lowkey the perfect host…

Kogane, the always sunny, high-energy first-year he meets through a sudden and dramatic encounter…

And Yashiro, a shrine-maiden third-year with a silly streak, who’s like nothing out of this world…

Here Haruto’s friendships and romance will interweave as a unique student love story unfolds. Over one dazzling summer, one girl’s affections will bloom from nascent butterflies into deepest love.

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It’s about that time again for yet another Shiravune announcement: An Aunt After My Own Heart is coming soon! A very particular visual novel from the developers known as a DarkOne. You may be familiar with their previous sadistic work, Nope Nope Nurses. A story featuring devilish women that’ll shake you to your core. However this time around we’ll be finding ourselves in, what the press release calls, a story of longing and regret. A short story that features tremendous artwork and plentiful choices. The game is now up for pre-order on several websites including Johren, Denpasoft, JAST, MangaGamer, and more. The game will be available for $11.99 from now until the end of the first week of release, where it’ll go back to $14.99. As always, synopsis will be down below. Let us know what you think of this title!

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Announcing An Aunt After My Own Heart
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From the developers of Nope Nope Nurses series comes a visual novel epic about cherishing the ups and downs of being a family!

Pre-Orders are now available on Johren, JAST, MangaGamer and Denpasoft. pic.twitter.com/2sen0SHUxf

— Shiravune (@shiravune) May 16, 2024

So what’s An Aunt After My Own Heart about?

The protagonist, Keisuke Shinozaki, returns alone to his grandparents’ house to stay for summer break.

There, he is greeted by his mother’s (much) younger sister, Yuuka.
Ever since he was little, the protagonist had always adored his kind, smart, and beautiful aunt.

However, it was quite the shock to learn that she was now engaged…

Both “Longing” and “Regret” lead down two different paths.

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Press Release:

SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX includes everything fans have been craving to play in one complete edition. In addition to the main “Story Mode” featuring “regional stories” and the “story of unification”, the DX version allows players to choose from a variety of different modes, including “Chronicle Mode”, a mode that enables players to travel around the SAMURAI WARRIORS world, accomplishing quests in various regions while meeting officers and collecting items. In addition, players can now discover over 50 playable officers in SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX along with exhilarating action systems such as “Hyper Attack” and “Rage” as they journey to the heart of Japan’s Sengoku period.

SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX features:

● Over 150 downloadable pieces of content – Downloadable content initially available on other platforms at the original release of SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 has been integrated, including scenarios, costumes and weapons.

● Optimized for PC – The graphics settings can be adjusted to match the PC specifications of each player. Mouse and keyboard controls are supported and key assignments can be changed. Most controllers are supported.

● SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX is now available in English in addition to Japanese. The language can be changed in the settings.

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It’s been such a long time since we’ve seen the anime, but we can finally read Mashiroiro Symphony! Shiravune proudly announced that both Mashiroiro Symphony HD remakes, Love is Pure White and Sana Editions, are now available. Originally releasing in 2009 by developer Palette, later turned anime in 2011 by Studio Manglobe, this feels like a blast from the past. All the art has been updated, the UI has a significantly improved look, and so much more. What else to say, other than the fact that it’s available for a really reasonable price! The Love is Pure White edition of the game is available for $23.99, and Sana Edition is up for $17.99, and let’s say you want both. You’ll be glad to know that a bundle is available for $37.78! As always, synopsis and trailer below, feel free to let us know what you think!

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Mashiroiro Symphony HD ~Love is Pure White~ and ~Sana Edition~ OUT NOW!
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The fan-favorite visual novel series from the developers at @info_palette is now out on Steam!

Grab it now on Steam for 40% OFF!https://t.co/8E9PitXFdzhttps://t.co/59NjHWkdpX pic.twitter.com/5BJ9D9GMYX

— Shiravune (@shiravune) May 2, 2024

So what’s Mashiroiro Symphony all about?

Kagamidai is a blend of two towns, old and new.
Each has colorful scenery and colorful people… but it’s as if the two are painted in completely different colors.

Shingo Uryu is a normal young man from the new side of town, but the academy that he attends is about to be integrated with a venerable edifice of the town’s older side—the prestigious Yuihime Girls Private Academy.
Thrust into a combined class to help test the upcoming merge’s effects, Shingo begins commuting to Yuihime… and his life starts to change.

A somewhat strong-willed young woman who’s firmly against the schools coming together…
A girl who aspires to become a maid due to her mother’s influence…
A young lady as gentle as she is mysterious…
His one and only little sister…
The time he spends with these young women begins to lend his humdrum days a different hue. 

Psst… There’s also an 18+ patch.

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Time to flex those mind muscles with the release of Staffer Reborn! The name may be familiar to you, and that’s because this is a spin-off to Team Tetrapod’s 2023 release of Staffer Case. A mystery visual novel with a very charming art style set in 1960’s London. Now this may be a spin-off, but don’t be deceived as it has a lot to offer. Explore a really intriguing case surrounding the curiosities of immortality for at a little cost of your time and wallet. That’s right, I said little cost because you can experience this at $2.69 over on Steam right now. If this setting is to your liking and haven’t played the Staffer series: Please consider the Staffer Series Detective Pack for a small price of $13.21! Synopsis and more right below, let us know what you think!

You are an investigator tasked with freeing a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability.

Enjoy this quick 1-2 hour #visualnovel from the Staffer universe. Support a strong #indiedev venturing to the globe! #VNhttps://t.co/zFUwbFXvoT pic.twitter.com/JjJUtTmPtX

— Pulse333 (@Pulse333Tales) April 27, 2024

So what’s Staffer Reborn about?

The Lieutenant, a man with the supernatural ability to resurrect, has reached the end of his life and awaits death from old age. However, his revival ability steals this natural death from him, sticking him in a cycle where his old age kills him every fifteen minutes. Players must step into the shoes of the investigator who takes the case, investigate the Lieutenant’s ability, and help him achieve eternal rest.

And what about Staffer Case?

Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders.

The game is set in a fictional version of London in the 1960s where 10% of all residents have some sort of supernatural ability. In this city, incidents involving staffers, the people who have these abilities, are constantly occurring.

Players take the role of the Mana Affairs Division’s newest detective, Notrick, in order to make sense of these incidents. Since the tricks buried within these staffer cases, at their core, revolve around the supernatural abilities of these criminals, conventional investigative methods won’t be enough to solve them. Instead, players will have to rely on the documents that explain what their suspects’ abilities entail in order to make sense of everything.

Fortunately, it’s not only the criminals who have these supernatural abilities. All of Notrick’s fellow detectives at the Mana Affairs Division are also staffers (Excepting gumshoe Notrick himself, of course!) The senior detectives use their supernatural abilities to investigate the crime scenes and organize their findings into documents. Testimonies that account for emotional distress, invisible trace that tells when evidence was left, even memories that remain in objects—find contradictions using the various clues at your disposal!

Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

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SNK have revealed a new character for the upcoming Fatal Fury game titled Fatal Fury City of The Wolves. Here we can see Marco Rodrigues in action.

MARCO RODRIGUES (Voice Actor: Earl Baylon) A Kyokugen karateka whose hefty, hot-blooded nature has earned him a reputation for being a beast in battle. With his dojo sign stolen by forces unknown, he has no choice but to hone his karate skills elsewhere in the interim—namely, at Yuri’s fitness club. Upon learning of a new KOF tournament on the horizon, Marco steels himself for what lies ahead: an opportunity to spread word about his beloved dojo, a chance to get its sign back, and (of course) a turbulent test of his Kyokugen Karate might.

Fatal Fury: City of The Wolves is scheduled to release in 2025. Platforms have not been revealed yet.

SOURCE

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It’s that time again, Shiravune proudly announced the release of Amazing Grace -What color is your attribute?-! While it may look cute and fluffy on the outside, it contains a tremendous mystery regarding a time-looping tragedy. Originally releasing in 2018 by Cabagge Soft, it joins the plethora of what seems like weekly Shiravune releases this year. Amazing Grace -What color is your attribute?- is currently available on Steam at 30% off during its launch at $24.49. If you’re wanting to spice up your game, you can grab the 18+ patch for free via Shiravune’s website. As always, synopsis and related information down below. Feel free to let us know what you think.

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Amazing Grace -What color is your attribute?- OUT NOW
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Solve the case of a looping Christmas tragedy in this @cabbage_soft visual novel filled with wintery mystery and charm!

Grab it now on Steam for an amazing 30% OFF!https://t.co/ZP4wJGU893 pic.twitter.com/tuE9uY27uc

— Shiravune (@shiravune) April 26, 2024

So what exactly is Amazing Grace about?

“A holy night with no dawn, my dear…”

Shuu awakens, memoryless, in a town blanketed in snow that feels truly bizarre to him.

In this town filled with Europeanized architecture enveloped and closed off by a humongous wall called the aurora, there is nothing more treasured than the arts.

It is here in this mysterious town that Shuu is saved by its residents and allowed to live a fulfilling life with the students of St. Aria Academy.

However, this blissful life is eventually taken away from him in the blink of an eye. On December 25th, an unexplained conflagration brings the town to almost complete destruction.

Loving this town more than anyone, Yune decides to take destiny into her own hands and rewinds time back to December 2nd—the first day of Advent.

Why did all this destruction happen?
Why is it that no matter what they do differently in the past, it all still leads to the same future?
Why is it even possible to repeat these days in the first place?
And what is this miraculous blessing, this “Amazing Grace” that is said to come on Christmas?

The truth that awaits at the end of this endlessly-repeating loop will be written on this canvas of a town by their own hands.

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Ahead of the game’s launch on April 26, 2024, SHIFT UP took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and assured players that Stellar Blade would be uncensored in all countries, including Japan. This is certainly great news as sometimes games would have to be edited to meet certain guidelines, whether it be by a country’s rating organization (such as the ESRB, PEGI, or CERO) to meet a certain age rating, or even by the console’s parent company. Being able to get through all that regulatory red tape and still come out with the game uncensored for every country is quite the achievement, and Shift Up should be proud.

A special music video promoting the game featuring K-Pop star, BIBI, was also released recently. You can check that out below.

If you’re interested in the game, a demo is currently available to download on the PlayStation Store. You will be able to carry over your save data from the demo to the full game once it launches.

Stellar Blade launches on April 26 exclusively for PlayStation 5. The game will support multiple languages including nine voiceover options (Japanese voices locked to Japan version). You can check out the game’s official website and X account for more information.

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Hey everyone, more great news as The Shell Part II is now available! This name might confuse you at first, but this is none other than the second game in the Kara-no-Shoujo series! That’s right, Shiravune has worked with Innocent Grey once again to provide the exciting second part of this story. More of the twists and turns of multiple endings, full Japanese voice acting and fully remastered HD assets await. In case you haven’t been made aware this HD Kara-no-Shoujo has actually been out since June of last year with the first entry: The Shell Part I: Inferno. Synopsis and such will be listed below, and you can grab the anticipated second part for $19.99 during a 20% launch week discount on Steam. As always, feel free to let us know what you think of the game below!

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The Shell Part II: Purgatorio OUT NOW!
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The second installment of The Shell trilogy is here! Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back and comes face to face with an enigmatic case spanning decades, if not centuries…

Grab it now on Steam for 20% OFF!https://t.co/U7dguwZxHY pic.twitter.com/z0uAWITBjO

— Shiravune (@shiravune) April 19, 2024

So what’s this second part of the story about?

In the years before Japan went to war and the world went to hell, amidst the deep snows of the mountainous north, there was a small hamlet known as Hitogata where, by ancient custom, the residents were prone to worship clay dolls. One night, during their festival, a woman was murdered, and the people came to speak of this as their god’s curse—divine retribution for trying to take the power of their god into their own hands.

December 1957.

It’s been nearly two years since Toko Kuchiki was kidnapped from her hospital room.

Reiji Tokisaka’s little sister Yukari saves a man from suicide—but that man is a victim of the curse’s return…

Reiji steps in to sever a cycle of obsession that has persisted since before the war—but still struggles with his own obsession with Toko.

Meanwhile, a cult rises from the ashes after six years of silence—but what are they planning?

Curses may be the devices of the gods, but it’s always human hands that carry their knives. 

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It has been announced that El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD will be coming to the Switch soon. The remaster of the 2011 title will feature some improvements such as improved framerate and optimized loading. Some new content that has been added will include an artbook and the post-ending novel “Lucifer’s Fall Chronicles of Ceta“.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD will launch on the Switch on April 28.

SOURCE: Press Release

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The second major DLC for Fate/Samurai Remnant, “Record’s Fragment – Yagyu Sword Chronicles”, is available to download now. In this new content, Miyamoto Iori and Saber must investigate and solve mysterious murders taking place in the streets of Edo. Players will get to work together with a new Rogue Servant, Yagyu Munenori (CV. Chikahiro Kobayashi), to find the one responsible for these killings and bring peace back to Edo.

In order to access the DLC, players must reach Chapter 3 “My Mind Bides on the Battlefield”. You can select the new content once you’re able to move freely on the Edo Map.

You can check out the DLC’s trailer and some screenshots below.

Fate/Samurai Remnant DLC Vol. 2 “Record’s Fragment – Yagyu Sword Chronicles” is available to purchase now for $14.99 USD in PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam. The DLC is also a part of the game’s season pass which can be purchased for $39.99 USD (PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam).

Fate/Samurai Remnant is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.  The game is developed by Omega Force and published in North America by KOEI TECMO America. It is a spin-off of TYPE-MOON’s popular Fate franchise. For more information, you can check out the game’s website and KOEI TECMO America’s social media channels (Facebook, X Account)

If you’re interested in trying out the game, a demo is currently available for multiple platforms (PS4, PS5, Steam, Switch). You can check out our review of the main game HERE.

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It was announced that PQube has partnered up with Joy Brick for their tank battle title Panzer Knights. The game is set during WWII and features battles in France and the Eastern front. The game features over 20 tanks and over 40 other types of vehicles from the period. There are also 30 different members of crew to assist you in the battles. Each with their own personalities and skills to complement your style of play. Additionally, on Steam the title is currently discounted at 50% off.

Source: Press Release

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Story

In this town, there is a long-standing rumor about people being spirited away…
They also say that people with lots of anxiety or those who are struggling are more likely to get spirited away.
You think you’ll be okay…?

In the beginning of autumn, during her second year of high school,
that’s what Misa Isshiki, was told by her best friend, causing her heart to skip a beat.

I’ll be fine, I don’t really believe in any of that stuff anyway.

That’s right… She doesn’t believe in that kind of thing…
It’s just… Her life had been filled with so much stress, all related to what her future would hold…

That’s when an eerie voice reached out to her…

Why don’t we take a look and see what you should do with your life!
Let’s put you on the right path…

And that’s when all the strange things around Misa began to happen…

Key Features

Over Our Dead Bodies – School Ghost Stories, Urban Legends, the Other Realm, and the Spirit World. Get spirited away to an alternate reality or uncover tragic and thrilling truths in the real world, offering a unique mix of horror and romance with 8 romance options to explore.

Nightmare on Otome Street – For those wanting something a little spookier in their Otome, the School Ghost Stories route sees you trapped in a school where you hear whispers of gruesome murders having occurred. The presence of ghosts won’t make this any easier. Can you survive, and maybe even find romance in the face of horror?

Insane in the Membrane – Being in a realm filled with ghosts and evil spirits will have an effect on you. Throughout the game, your choices will impact not only your affection with the characters you meet with the Love Catch system, but your psyche as well. Making the wrong choices can lead to insanity and even change you into something else entirely.

Drop Dead Gorgeous – Witness rich environments and alluring characters designs. Beloved character artist from Cupid Parasite, Yuuya, stuns again with gorgeous visuals.

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