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Charmixy: Witch Academy is the cutest Kickstarter game I’ve seen yet

April 24, 2015April 24, 2015 by Anne

I’m so glad Tess Young, creator of Charmixy: Witch Academy, approached me about covering the game’s Kickstarter campaign, because otherwise I might’ve missed out on this adorable mobile title! Charmixy is a puzzle action game for mobile phones that the developers plan on releasing completely for free if development is funded in order to reach as wide an audience as possible. It even has some romance game elements and a Puyo Puyo vibe… Totally awesome, right?

Rejoice! Otome game Amnesia: Memories is coming out in English

April 18, 2015April 17, 2015 by Anne

That’s right, Amnesia: Memories, one of the most requested otome games by the English community, is actually getting localized! I take back everything I said in my slightly scathing article about Idea Factory International not releasing any games from their Otomate library. According to folk son Twitter who attended the company’s inaugural press event, it turns … Read moreRejoice! Otome game Amnesia: Memories is coming out in English

Introducing my latest localization project, Fantastic Boyfriends: Legends of Midearth

April 18, 2015April 6, 2015 by Anne

I’ve alluded on Twitter to the fact that I’ve been working on a very exciting project over the past couple of months, but now I can finally share what it is. I’m assisting with the translation and English promotion of a Japanese indie game for smartphones titled Fantastic Boyfriends: Legends of Midearth! The basic gist … Read moreIntroducing my latest localization project, Fantastic Boyfriends: Legends of Midearth

English Version of Visual Novel Studio TyranoBuilder to Launch Next Week

April 18, 2015March 19, 2015 by Anne

Who doesn’t love a good visual novel? English speakers are slowly catching on to what might my favorite video game genre, one that focuses on text-heavy narratives and “choose your own adventure”-like branching story lines instead of complicated, action-based gameplay. Whether it be a traditional dating sim, otome game, or something else entirely, visual novels are unique and now, even easier to make yourself!

Sony celebrates PS Vita’s 3rd birthday with massive sale and freebies

August 6, 2015February 24, 2015 by Anne

My, how time flies! If the Official PlayStation Blog hadn’t mentioned it, I would never have realized that the PS Vita is now three years old. I bought mine on launch day and haven’t been shy about sharing my love for the somewhat neglected handheld, and while Sony hasn’t been extremely supportive of the system … Read moreSony celebrates PS Vita’s 3rd birthday with massive sale and freebies

The Newest Humble Weekly Bundle Includes… A Hatoful Boyfriend Body Pillow?

September 13, 2015February 12, 2015 by Anne

In what might very well be the best Humble Weekly Bundle ever to exist, the charity game bundle is offering not only a plethora of quality games at a pay-what-you-want price, but a Hatoful Boyfriend body pillow, as well. You can grab the lovely body pillow featuring Ryouta and both pigeon and human form by … Read moreThe Newest Humble Weekly Bundle Includes… A Hatoful Boyfriend Body Pillow?

Boys Over Flowers Season 2 Manga to Launch on Valentine’s Day

September 13, 2015February 9, 2015 by Anne

In a surprise announcement from Viz Media, acclaimed manga artist Yoko Kamio is returning to her seminal Boys Over Flowers manga with a sequel titled Boys Over Flowers Season 2 that will debut in North America this Valentine’s Day! The original Boys Over Flowers, or Hana Yori Dango, was published over 10 years and finished with a whopping … Read moreBoys Over Flowers Season 2 Manga to Launch on Valentine’s Day