Visual Novel News:
Shiravune has announced the upcoming release of Home Sweet Homecoming (E School Life) by HookSoft on Steam, JAST, and other platforms. No release window has been provided at this time.
Ryoutarou Shinozaki has been forced to live abroad for most of his life due to his parents’ work, but he’s kept in touch with his childhood friend Tooru Hanazono—if only to gripe. With Ryoutarou unable to overcome the language barrier overseas, and his yearning for his native country of Japan growing more with every passing day, Tooru sympathizes with his old pal enough to ask his parents if they’d let Ryoutarou come stay with them in Japan… And after talking it over with Ryoutarou’s parents, they’ve agreed to let him move in! Not only is Ryoutarou thrilled to finally return home… but perhaps he’ll even find love?!
They have also announced the finale of Purple Software’s Criminal Border series, Liminal Border Part IV, also known as Criminal Border Life Sentence.
The conclusion of the Liminal Border visual novel series. After the countless twists and turns of Part III, Itsuki’s business is now a massive success, but all he can see is the need for revenge. Standing on the border between justice and evil, which way will Itsuki fall?
And in yet another Shiravune announcement, they will be releasing Holy Valkyrie ExS-TIA F (Kouyoku Senki ExS-Tia F Parallel Episode 2 – Reunion) from Lusterise.
Several years after the showdown with Naioro, strange news reaches the ears of Yuri Amakubo; the scientist behind the ExS-TIA system. On a remote island in the middle of nowhere was a woman who was the spitting image of her older sister Kaede, who had previously been defeated in battle. With Souma in tow, Yuri immediately sets of for this island to ascertain the truth for herself.
In other news from Shiravune, they have announced Holy Valkyrie ExS-TIA P (Kouyoku Senki ExS-Tia P Parallel Episode 1 – Mahou Shoujo Pastel Marie ☆彡) from Lusterise.
By chance, Marina Katsuragi crosses paths with the creature known as Aramaki and gains the ability to transform into Magical Girl Pastel Marie. A magical girl’s duty is to close up dimensional portals that occasionally appear. So begins Marina’s secret war to defeat these monsters and safely close the dimensional rifts.
More Visual Novel News
- Shiravune published a Steam Store Page for My Wife’s Voice Is Cumming Through the Wall
- Without a Voice to be published on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and XBox on June 18th, 2025
Gaming News:
After the incredible success of the remake of Silent Hill 2 last year, Konami announced another remake project for the franchise! From the same creative team behind the Silent Hill 2, Bloober Team are officially working on a remake of the original Silent Hill! The announcement was made during Konami’s Press Start event in a short teaser of the game’s title.
No release window or platforms for the Silent Hill remake were announced at this time.
Watch the teaser trailer for the Silent Hill remake
After three successful mainline titles, Nintendo have revealed the first spin-off for the Splatoon franchise! Splatoon Raiders has you playing as a mechanic exploring the mysterious Spirhalite Islands along with the hosts from Splatoon 3, Deep Cut. As of now, no other details regarding how this new game will play compared to the main titles were mentioned.
Additionally, they have announced an update coming on June 12th, 2025 adding more detailed visuals and a smoother appearance on the Nintendo Switch 2, along with additional content for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Splatoon Raiders arrives exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. No release date was announced at this time.
Watch the reveal trailer for Splatoon Raiders
In addition to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Fortnite, Hatsune Miku is guest starring in another game this year! From Brace Yourself Games, Rift of the NecroDancer is releasing new DLC content featuring the world’s most famous vocaloid. There will be six new songs added to the game for the collaboration and include songs such as M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ♥ SHOT! and Just 1dB Louder.
The Hatsune Miku DLC content for Rift of the NecroDancer is now available on PC, with the Nintendo Switch version receiving the content on June 25th.
Watch the trailer for Rift of the NecroDancer‘s Hatsune Miku DLC collaboration
Anime News:
A nearly 40-year old anime series from Sunrise is getting an a sequel! Released back in 1988, Armor Legend Samurai Troopers was quite the success, spawning three OVAs and two manga series. The sequel is titled Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, with us getting our first glimpse at the series via a short teaser and key visual.
Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premieres in January 2026.
Watch the announcement teaser for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers
Upcoming Releases:
A remaster of a cult classic released on the PlayStation 2 is getting a remaster for modern platforms this week! Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army focuses on real-time combat unlike many other entries in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise. Set in the 1930s, take on the role of Raidou Kuzunoha as you solve mysteries and recruit over 100 demons to aid you.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on June 19th.
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