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Over RequiemZ is a dark fantasy retelling done right, delivering the perfect blend of homage and original storytelling to create a truly unique experience. Don’t wait for a tornado to whisk you off to Oz, pick up Over RequiemZ for yourself when it drops on the Switch on August 20th!
It’s a new week and I am once again behind with these ICYMI roundups. In my defense, I went outside for a bit to hang out at Otakon 2026! Met up with friends and sat in on some amazing panels too. And in about a week I will be traveling…
Shueisha Games and iMel announced the visual novel adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa’s critically acclaimed mystery novel, Seasons of Books and Keys for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Currently set to release Winter 2026, the game will adapt the first volume of the Toshoiin series, with a brand new episode, “Vintage Strange…
Otome Fam! We have some exciting news from Idea Factory International! 9 R.I.P. sequel will be releasing on October 27, 2026! The sequel will feature 9 full routes, including direct continuations of the previous Heavenly and Godly Endings from 9 R.I.P. Additionally, the sequel introduces new sub characters and bonus content that can be unlocked as fans navigate…
Enter a magical world of mystery, magic, and Fae, in Alaris, a supernatural fantasy amare visual novel developed by Crescence Studio. Take on the role of a Healer who finds themself at the center of a global crisis, uncover the secrets of a long forgotten conflict between humans, dragons, and…
Fujin Fam, where are y’all at?! I have some BL gaming news! Have you been tired of the angsty dark boys love games? Well, indie developer/artist, Tomotoad launched a crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming slice-of-life boys love visual novel, The End of the World Club. This cute coming of age…
Hey hey! While reviews have been a bit slow, I have been playing games over on Twitch and y’all there are some truly amazing indie games out there. I managed to sit down and do some actual editing (yay), so there are some new uploads to YouTube. This week I…
Indie studio Crescence Studio announced the full release of their supernatural fantasy amare visual novel, Alaris! The project launched on Steam early access in September 2025 with four of the six completed routes (Kayn, Druk, Fenir, and Etza). Now players can experience all of the six, including the much anticipated…
Otome fam, sins of KALEIDO, the latest entry in the Witch Chronicles series, is now available digitally on the Nintendo Switch for $49.99 USD. The Witch Chronicles began in 2022 with the release of the dark fantasy otome, even if TEMPEST. Directed and written by Ayane Ushio, the creative force…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m finally caught up with these, so here are three new uploads that went up recently! My Wish to You…
MangaGamer is coming through for the Fujin Fam again with another BL announcement! The publisher announced the localization of latest title from parade, developers of NO, THANK YOU!!!, Room No. 9, and Lkyt.: Lesson. It’s another dark BL story in the vein of Room No.9 focusing intensely on two characters. About Lesson On a chilly, rainy…
Publisher Aksys Games had some news for the otome girlies this weekend at Anime Expo! During their panel on Day 2 of the con, they announced the localization of Illusion of Itehari -trail-, sequel to the popular steampunk fantasy otome, Illusion of Itehari! While there isn’t an official release date…
Publisher Aksys Games had some news for the otome girlies this weekend at Anime Expo! During their panel on Day 2 of the con, they announced the localization of Olympia Soiree -Catharsis-, sequel to the popular fantasy otome, Olympia Soiree! While there isn’t an official release date just yet, the…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m a bit behind with these so here are three new uploads that went up recently! So, let’s get to…
Love and Deepspace has been dominating the mobile otome market since it launched in 2024. Few otome games have had the community in a chokehold the way LADS has, and I don’t really see it being dethroned anytime soon (especially after the hype around the newest love interest, Valko). But,…
We have some otome news from Idea Factory Intl! The otome visual novel, Cupid Parasite, is coming to Steam® on September 22, 2026! Originally released on Nintendo Switch™, this romantic comedy will be Idea Factory International’s first otome release on Steam since 2018. The Steam version will include English language formats and will be available in North American and European…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m a bit behind with these so here are four new uploads that went up recently! So, let’s get to…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. This week I had three new uploads! So, let’s get to it, here are the videos you missed over on YouTube.…
Otome Fam we have news from publisher EastAsiaSoft, they announced they will be releasing Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds in English in 2027! Reunite with beloved characters and get to know them like you never have before! Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds is a “fan disc” expansion to the romantic tale of…
The dark mystery visual novel MAMIYA: A Shared Illusion of the World’s End its way to the Nintendo Switch. Originally released on PC (via Steam) in three episode arcs (Fall Down, Down Fall, and DoomsDay Dreams) the game received critical acclaim from players. The new Switch port sets itself apart…
Otome Fam we live! Voltage Inc is releasing another of their Lovestruck games–this time around it’s Havenfall is for Lovers. This international release is available in English on the Nintendo eShop (Steam release coming soon). Havenfall is for Lovers originally debuted as a fan-favorite title on Lovestruck: Choose Your Romance, a visual…
Chorus Worldwide today officially launches Coffee Talk Tokyo, the next standalone chapter in the acclaimed Coffee Talk series, now available worldwide on Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Chorus Worldwide and based on the beloved Coffee Talk universe created by Toge…
Women-Led Games and the Latin American Games Showcase are back ahead of Summer Game Fest to deliver exciting updates, news, and reveals for some of the most anticipated indie games! The Latin America Games Showcase starts the festivities with its largest showcase yet, delivering exclusive news and announcements from 80 titles, including updates from Shade Protocol and Colorbound. …
Otome Fam we have news from Voltage Inc.! The publisher has finally given us a release date for the next installment in the “Witch Chronicles” universe; sins of KALEIDO is coming to the Switch on July 16, 2026! sins of KALEIDO is a brand new entry in the Witch Chronicles…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. This week I had four new uploads! So, let’s get to it, here are the videos you missed over on YouTube.…
Fujin Fam, publisher MangaGamer released Mada Labo’s (creators of Hadaka Shitsuji and The Patient S Remedy) Live2D animated boys love game, Love Love Sexy Salaryman. This short kinetic novel follows a linear story and features full animated video H-scenes. A sweet and wonderful person I met on social media. I…
This one goes out to the horror lovers! Independent developer ChimpWampus and publisher Neverland Entertainment, announce Sleepover, a post-apocalyptic cosmic-horror visual novel about the last two humans alive. The game is slated for a Q3 2027 release on Steam, but you can wishlist Sleepover now! About Sleepover After the entire population of Earth…
Prepare to Bake Your Feelings! Independent developer Yangyang Mobile announces that High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim, the narrative-driven culinary experience where players literally eat their feelings, is officially coming to consoles. Alongside the already announced Steam version, the narrative dating sim is also coming on Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch…
This one is for the horror lovers! Developer FallenCranberry and publisher Okasan’s Recipe announced that Lover’s Enigma, a dark dating sim and psychological horror visual novel, will officially release on PC via Steam on May 20th. Blending romance with unsettling mystery, Lover’s Enigma invites players into a story where love, grief, and hidden truths…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. Funny story, I’m a week behind so these are the videos from 2 weeks ago (sorry lol). But, since most…
