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With the success of visual novel games rising in the West, a collaboration between Degica Co., Ltd. and ixtl will be bringing one of the most acclaimed visual novels, Muv-Luv, to fans via Kickstarter later this year.
Clannad artist Itaru Hinoue’s Visual Novel, Holy Breaker, Being Released Next Week
Written by Jason Young
Released in limited quantities at Comiket 87, Itaru Hinoue's (Clannad, Rewrite) newest visual novel Holy Breaker will be released in Japan next week by publisher Visual Arts. Involving a plot revolving around a conflict between magic users, the black witch Minase Tenma and the conjurer Haruka Abeno, they compete to gather ten magical weapons and gain untold power. The protagonist, Tsukomo Izumi becomes involved after he witnesses them fighting.
Ask Your Questions: NIS America Press Event 2015
Written by Theodore Mak
It's almost that time again, NIS America, Inc. is hosting their annual Press Event this Thursday and we've got you covered with live tweets from the event, full press releases after and interviews.
Got questions about any past, current, or future titles?
Drop them in the comments below, on our Facebook, or our Twitter and we'll do our best to get them answered straight from the head Prinny himself!
Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Coming to PS3 and Vita This Summer
Written by Jason Young
Earlier today, SEGA announced that anime/manga fighter Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax will be released this summer on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Featuring characters including Asuna from Sword Art Online, Kuroyukihime from Accel World and support characters like Touma Kamijou from A Certain Magical Index and Izaya Orihara from Durarara!!, this fighting mashup takes manga characters straight out of the Dengki Bunko magazine in Japan and fields them against each other in SEGA-themed worlds.
The Gold Saucer Returns! (Final Fantasy XIV)
Written by Theodore Mak
Final Fantasy fans rejoice! In the upcoming update to the MMO Final Fantasy XIV, Square-Enix has released a new patch trailer that features the Gold Saucer's triumph return as the Manderville Gold Saucer. Built around a Cactuar, the building itself resembles the original Gold Saucer from Final Fantasy VII and the theme song can be heard through the venue in game. In addition to some new mini games, some of the fan favorites make a return including Chocobo racing, UFO catcher, and basketball. As an added bonus, the addicting card game found in Final Fantasy VIII, Triple Triad, also makes a return with updated rules and revamped interface.
Players should start stockpiling their Gil as the Gold Saucer is set to open in patch 2.51 in late February.
Make sure to check out the trailer for yourself inside!
Steins;Gate Announced PS3/PS Vita Western Release in 2015
Written by Jason Young
Yesterday, UK-based video game publisher PQube announced their plans to release MAGES., 5pb. and Science Adventure Team's critically acclaimed visual novel Steins;Gate to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in both Europe and North America sometime next year 2015.
Sekai Project Reaches Goal for CLANNAD Kickstarter
Written by Jason Young
Fueled by the passion of Key fans worldwide, English localization group, Sekai Project's recently released Kickstarter campaign for the translation of CLANNAD managed to reach its target stretch goal of over $140,000.00 within twenty-four hours of its launch. Currently, both the $1,000.00 and $7,000.00 pledge tiers are all sold out, with Sekai Project hinting that they are currently looking to adding a few more spots to the $1,000.00 tier which includes an exclusive B2 tapestry and autographed copy of the game by Key artist Itaru Hinoue. The company has also announced that they are currently exploring bringing over the HD assets from the PlayStation 3 release of CLANNAD.
Sekai Project Working on English Localization of Visual Novel Fault Milestone One
Written by Jason Young
Fresh off of their release of the titles Narcissu 1st & 2nd and World End Economica on the Steam distribution platform, English localization group has announced that they are working on a translation of Japanese amateur group Alice in Dissonance's visual novel Fault Milestone One.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Coming to Be Released Digitally in English This Summer
Written by Jason Young
Earlier today at their Global Games Day event, Bandai Namco Games America announced that Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment will be released in North America and Europe this summer in English on the PlayStation Network as a digital-only release.
Google and Nintendo Team-Up for Pokémon-Related April Fools Joke
Written by Jason Young
Whether you've managed to catch all 649 Pokémon to date or are just beginning to walk your very first steps out of Kanto, Google's latest April Fools joke will have you screaming like a 9 year-old girl who just caught her very first Jigglypuff. Teaming up with Nintendo, Google has released their 2014 April Fools Joke, "Google Maps: Pokemon Challenge" where players explore around map apps on their smartphones in their quest to become a Pokémon master and catch them all.
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Art Director Yusuke Naora and Producer Yoshinori Kitase were present at the opening of THE ART OF FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 charity exhibition held at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California on March 16, 2014.
Naora did a special live digital painting of Yuna and Tidus from the game which you can view below. The original file was deleted intentionally (what a shame!) after it was printed and signed and is currently available for auction at $3500 USD as of this article. Along with the painting, other items are also available including signed concept art pieces, signed giclee prints, and original sketches by some of the production team such as Character Designer Tetsuya Nomura.
Proceeds for the auctions will go towards the Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. You have until March 26, 2014 at 11PM PDT to bid.
With a lot of Final Fantasy X fans out there, bidding are expected to be fierce.
You can head over to the auction page here or check out the photos of the opening of the exhibition here.
Taiwanese Version of Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment to Include English Subtitles
Written by Jason Young
Importers take notice! According to a post from Namco Bandai Games Taiwan over the weekend, the upcoming PlayStation Vita title Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment will have Japanese voiceovers and include both Chinese and English subtitles.
Aksys Games’s 999: Zero Escape, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors Escaping to iOS this March
Written by Jason Young
The prequel to the award-winning 2012 mystery adventure title Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, Aksys Games announced that they will be releasing Chunsoft's 999: Zero Escape, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors as a "traditional" visual novel on the iOS on March 17th for $4.99.
XSEED Localizing Akiba’s Trip 2 on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita This Summer
Written by Jason Young
North American video game publisher XSEED Games has announced that they will be bringing Acquire's adventure game Akiba's Trip 2 to the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita as Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed later this summer.