Visual Novel News:
Shiravune has announced that Liminal Border Part III (Criminal Border 3rd Offence) by Purple Software will be coming to Steam, Johren and JAST in on February 18th, 2025. It was originally announced for a 2024 release window. This is the third part in the four-part Criminal Border series and was mentioned on our list of top upcoming visual novels for 2025.
Despite running into plenty of trouble along the way, Itsuki was able to escape his predicament with Kotoko Teshigawara’s help. The gang’s business, based around the digital drug, “Rave,” is close to getting off the ground, and a plan to destroy the Umon-kai is steadily taking shape inside Itsuki’s mind. However, that plan is still far from guaranteed to work, and should the Umon-kai get serious, everything he has worked so hard to build will surely crumble in the face of overwhelming violence. There’s one more way to make certain— Itsuki searches desperately for a counter to the threat he faces. Eventually, despite knowing the risk, he approaches “Meryl Hathaway,” a young girl often seen accompanying Kotoko, and tries to make contact with the overseas syndicate she belongs to. From amidst the trickery and scheming of both organizations, a glimmer of hope emerges. Will Itsuki be able to seize that light?
In another announcement by Shiravune, Geminism will be coming to Steam, Johren and JAST in on February 19th, 2025. The English release was initially announced back in 2022 by the developer Craftwork, then in June 2024 it was revealed that Shiravune would be the publisher. Geminism won multiple awards in the 2023 Moe Game Awards.
The game is CRAFTWORK’s first new visual novel after two decades and are renowned for their mastery of atmospheric settings and exploration of dark themes. The game showcases a narrative set against the backdrop of modern-day Tokyo where an altercation between identical twins takes place as two strange men watch on. Unravel the truth behind the twins’ strife and uncover the identities of the ominous strangers in this riveting tale of deformity and divinity.
While fantranslations are often in a dubious legal position, the developer of Affection -San Shimai to Juusha no Shoujo- reached out to a anonymous person who released a fantranslation of their work, looking to officially ‘endorse’ it by having it on their official page.
After a community effort, they’ve been put in contact with the fan translator. While definitive plans have not been announced, it appears that the game may be repackaged with English or a new patch will be created after Clairelith’s route has been translated.
Affection -San Shimai to Juusha no Shoujo- is a free yuri visual novel. The partial patch has since been listed on VNDB.
Find the Free Download of the Japanese Version Here
PQube Games and Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend Inc have announced that sales for BUSTAFELLOWS have now exceeded 150,000 units between Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and Steam platforms.
Not played yet? We have a detailed review. Can’t wait for more? BUSTAFELLOWS Season 2 has been announced by PQube as coming in 2025
Step into the shoes of a strong, smart and gifted journalist in this romantic adventure. You play the part of a young woman with the ability to leap in the past for a very short period in the bodies of others, which you use for data collection and helping people. After witnessing the murder of a crooked lawyer – she goes back in time in an attempt to save him.
More Visual Novel News
- Cherry Kiss Games has announced that I Am Motherfucker will release on February 7th, 2025
- Kagura Games has announced that Welcome to Maison Chichigami will release on February 8th, 2025
Gaming News:
The new year only started recently, but we’ve got word regarding a big gaming event taking place this summer! The Summer Game Fest is returning this year, with the main game reveals showcase taking place on June 6th. As you probably guessed, it will be hosted by Geoff Keighley and is expected to last around two hours.
Another PlayStation 5 exclusive is coming to PC next month! Rise of the Ronin is an open-world action game developed by Team Ninja, and this new port will include 8K support, ultra-wide monitor support, keyboard and mouse controls, and more. Want to learn more? We have a detailed review of Rise of the Ronin‘s PlayStation version.
Rise of the Ronin launches for PC on March 10th.
Watch the trailer for the PC port of Rise of the Ronin
If you can believe it, The Sims franchise is celebrating its 25 anniversary this month! To celebrate the occasion, EA and Maxis have released modern ports of The Sims and The Sims 2. And the best part? They’re now available for purchase!
Watch the announcement trailer for The Sims & The Sims 2 Legacy Collections
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