Visual Novel News:
While Geminism’s impending English release was announced back in 2022 by Craftwork, we finally have more information on it.
Shiravune has announced that they will be releasing this as the English publisher. The release date is yet to be announced, but it will be coming to Steam, Johren, and other unannounced platforms. 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.
Shiravune has announced that Real Anime Situation! 2 (also known as Real Eroge Situation! 2 and Real Hentai Situation! 2) will be released on 25th June, 2024.
Tooru’s got a secret–a secret journal, to be exact. Thanks to his overactive imagination and way too much pent-up lust, he’s been committing his wildest fantasies to paper since, well, forever. Yes, the scenarios he dreams up are extreme, and yes, he gets off to them rather than finding an actual girlfriend. But then who would ever date someone with such a twisted hobby… right? Wrong! One day, after accidentally leaving it at school, he rushes back only to catch his classmate Chikage masturbating alone at his desk, secret sex journal in hand.
Shiravune have also announced the release date of NYO-NIN-JIMA -My New Life in Charge of a Tropical Island- from the developers at Paco Paco Soft. It will be coming to a variety of storefronts, also on 25th June, 2024.
The day after being fired from the horrible company he had been working at for many years, Shoichi Harama arrives on a remote southern island located hundreds of kilometers from the city. Though he has no regrets about losing his job, he was still worried about his future. That is, until “Sensei,” the old man responsible for him being fired in the first place, gives him an offer―to help him manage an island. All three members of the Kowakame family; the mother, Nanami; her older daughter, Maki; and her younger daughter, Nono, more than welcome Shoichi as the island’s manager. He feels his battered mind and body starting to heal as their generous hospitality washes away the stresses of society…
NekoNyan have announced that the Aoi Tori Steam release is finally coming and will be released on 28th June, 2024. It will require a free 18+ patch to access all routes, including only the Mary route by default.
Kirihara Academy for Girls, a missionary boarding school located in the remote Japanese mountains. It’s here we find our protagonist, Shiratori Ritsu, the sole male allowed on campus and the school priest. He has the power to bring bliss to those he touches, and that ability is enhanced if the contact is sexual in nature. Never once has he set foot outside the academy grounds, which protect him from demons lusting after him. But the girls of this academy come to him, believing he’s their guardian angel, and he obliges. For he is burdened by the death of a girl, which strengthened his resolve to make others happy.
You can find our walkthrough/guide here and our detailed review of Aoi Tori here.
We recently reported that Kanon is getting an English and Chinese release on Steam. Prototype have now announced that the Nintendo Switch version will be getting an update to include these too.
While an exact release date still isn’t known, the Kanon website now states that the Steam release will be in June, 2024.
It’s a winter’s day, and snow is fluttering down…
On a bench in front of the train station,I reunite with my cousin, Nayuki Minasefor the first time in seven years.
Nayuki and my aunt welcomed me back to this town afterI suddenly had to move.
It’s also home to some hazy childhood memories of mine. In this town, covered in deep snow, five girls and I will come to experience small miracles…
More Visual Novel News
- Please Be Happy console ports are currently underway for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5
- Trap Yuri Garden has now released on Steam. The R18 patch is hosted offsite (R18 Patch Link)
- I Just Want To Be Single has released a new demo
Gaming News:
In what’s quickly becoming a tradition, Geoff Keighley hosted his annual Summer Game Fest that showcased new updates and announcements for upcoming games. There’s quite a lot to unpack, so let’s get right to it:
Game Science’s entry in the action RPG genre,Black Myth: Wukong is very quickly approaching, so we got a brand new trailer ahead of its August release. Unfortunately, this came with the announcement that the Xbox Series X and S versions will no longer be released with the other versions and has been delayed to an unspecified date.
Black Myth: Wukong launches for PlayStation 5 and PC on August 20th.
Watch the Summer Game Fest trailer for Black Myth: Wukong
With the first season of content forStreet Fighter 6 now over, the obvious question for fans of the long-running franchise is: What’s next? Capcom were happy to answer and unveiled plans for the second season of DLC! This new season brings back fan-favorite characters M. Bison and Elena, but in a first for the mainlineStreet Fighter series, guest characters will be joining the roster. Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, legendary fighting game characters from SNK’sFatal Fury series will be joining the ever-evolving roster later this year.
Watch theStreet Fighter 6Season 2 announcement trailer
Dragon Ballfans have been eating well over the last few years, but they’re about to get a new treat with the return of a legendary game series that brought these characters to life back on the PlayStation 2! It’s been a long time since the initial announcement, butDragon Ball: Sparking! Zero just received a ton of information via a brand-new trailer. The trailer highlighted new characters, game modes, post-launch content, and last but not least, the release date.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 11th.
Watch the release date trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Speaking of October releases, another huge game from Japan is releasing on the exact same day this year! ATLUS’ next game,Metaphor: ReFantazio got a brand new trailer that showcased the main battle mechanic of the game: Archetypes. These function as jobs with different roles in combat with the game having over 40 different ones to utilize in combat.
Metaphor: ReFantazio launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, and PC on October 11th.
Watch the Archetypes trailer forMetaphor: ReFantazio
The latest entry in theFatal Fury series got a few updates with new character reveals and a release window.Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves revealed that B. Jenet and Vox Reaper are joining the roster who were showcased in the most recent trailer.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves releases for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and PC in early 2025.
Watch the B. Jenet and Vox Reaper trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Digital Eclipse are releasing a brand new 2D beat-’em-up based on a Hasbro franchise many of you are likely very familiar with!Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind brings offline and online multiplayer action in a charming pixel art style that adapts the characters and enemies from the classic TV series.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewindis coming to PC in 2024. No console versions have been announced at this time.
Watch the announcement trailer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
Announced all the way back in 2021, we finally got an update on Slitterhead! This new game comes to us from Keiichiro Toyama, the creator ofSilent Hill, and is set in the city of Kowlong. The main mechanics sees you taking control of an entity named Hyoki, who needs to inject themself into human bodies to take on monsters called the Slitterheads, who take on the forms of humans to disguise themselves. The game surprisingly has a pretty large action focus with you taking on the Slitterheads in direct combat.
Slitterhead launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, and Steam on November 8th.
Watch the gameplay trailer for Slitterhead
The year of Shadow the Hedgehog continues with more reveals forSonic X Shadow Generations! The re-release ofSonic Generations will add new stages featuring Shadow and sees him exploring levels from his past to confront an old foe, Black Doom. This new version will also add an open-zone environment inspired by Sonic Frontiers that Shadow can explore.
Sonic X Shadow Generationsreleases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 25th.
Watch the trailer for Sonic X Shadow Generations
Palworld is getting a brand new update later this month! This new update will bring with it a new island inspired by Japan: Sakurajima. This new location will add brand new Pals to capture and utilize, and you’ll need them to take on the new Leader and Faction. This update will also allow you to take on the Leaders of existing Factions on a harder difficulty.
The Sakurajima update forPalworld will be available on June 27th.
Watch the Sakurajima update trailer forPalworld
We just got yet another trailer forMonster Hunter Wilds after the PlayStation State of Play last week! This new trailer also came with the announcement that the game will feature cross-play support and that the next trailer for the game will be revealed at GamesCom later this year.
Monster Hunter Wildslaunches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2025.
Watch the Summer Game Fest trailer forMonster Hunter Wilds
To close out the Summer Game Fest showcase, S-GAME released a brand-new trailer for their action RPG game, Phantom Blade Zero! We got a showcase of the game’s fast-paced combat, which will be fully playable at various events throughout the year.
Phantom Blade Zero is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC. No release window was announced at this time.
Watch the trailer forPhantom Blade Zero
Not to be outdone, Microsoft hosted its own Xbox Showcases last Sunday, and it also came with some game announcements and updates:
The third entry in id Software’s DOOM reboot was announced and is titledDOOM: The Dark Ages! This new entry is actually a prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016)and aims to tell the origin of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. This time around, the game is going for more of a medieval art direction, but it’ll still be showcasing awesome elements like the Atlan mech and even a Mecha Dragon.
DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2025.
Watch the announcement trailer for DOOM: The Dark Ages
A brand new turn-based RPG is in the works, but it might not be from a studio you recognize.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 comes to us from Sandfall Interactive and puts you in the shoes of the members of Expedition 33 on a quest to kill the Paintress to ensure she can never paint death again. The game is set in a twisted version of France and sees you exploring gorgeous environments while taking on adversaries with turn-based combat mechanics any RPG fan will surely be familiar with.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2025.
Watch the announcement trailer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Konami made a surprise appearance with a brand-new trailer for the remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater! We got a brief look at some of the cutscenes and gameplay from this classic PS2 title, but now with cutting-edge visuals.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. No release window was announced at this time.
Watch the trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
The development of this game has ironically been in the dark for quite a while, but we finally have our first proper look at the newPerfect Darkgame! This new entry is being developed by Crystal Dynamics and sees you playing as Joanna Dark, an agent for dataDyne in a world affected by something known as The Cascade. The game is played in first-person where you’ll be using a variety of spy gadgets to infiltrate various locations, while also providing options for both stealth and louder forms of combat.
Perfect Dark arrives for Xbox Series X and PC. No release window has been announced at this time.
Watch the gameplay trailer forPerfect Dark
Mecha fans; this next one’s for you.Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer mech action game developed by Amazing Seasun. This fast-paced action game gives you the ability to pilot your own fully customizable mech in a mix of ground and air combat. Whether you want to keep things at a distance or go close quarters, this 3v3, 6v6, and 60-player battle royale game will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat. If you’d like a chance to play the game early, we’ll be getting a beta for the game sometime in August.
Mecha BREAKlaunches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2025.
Watch the trailer for Mecha BREAK
The collaboration between Bethesda and Lucasfilm got a brand-new trailer! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a first-person adventure game where you take on the role of the titular character in a brand-new globetrotting adventure set betweenRaiders of the Lost Ark andThe Last Crusade. Solve puzzles, explore environments shrouded in mystery, and partake in high-stakes action with Indiana Jones’ iconic whip.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives for Xbox Series X and PC in 2024.
Watch the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
We’re getting a brand new soulslike game from Leenzee Games!WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is set in the land of Shu during the Ming Dynasty that’s infested by a horde of strange creatures. Play as an amnesiac pirate warrior on a quest to uncover your lost memories while tackling the many dangers you’re sure to encounter.
WUCHANG: Fallen Featherslaunches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2025.
Watch the announcement trailer for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
We got our first look at gameplay for the latestAssassin’s Creed game!Assassin’s Creed Shadows allows you to play as both the skilled shinobi assassin Naoe and the powerful samurai Yasuke in a lush open world set in feudal Japan. Grow your own hideout and shinobi league while enjoying the mix of unique combat styles both characters provide.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsreleases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on November 15th.
Watch the gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Closing out the Xbox Showcase was the announcement of a new game in a popular Xbox franchise! Gears of War: E-Day got a cinematic trailer to announce the title, with the game taking place 14 years before the events of the originalGears of War and sees the return of Marcus Fenix.
Gears of War: E-Day is coming to Xbox Series X and PC. No release window was announced at this time.
Watch the announcement trailer for Gears of War: E-Day
Outside of the conferences, we got some other gaming announcements too this week. The first is confirmation for when we’ll be getting new content for Persona 3 Reload! The final piece of content coming to the game and the largest one, Episode Aigis -The Answer- got a new trailer that announced the release date: September 10th.
Watch the Expansion Pass trailer forPersona 3 Reload
It wasn’t confirmed for a while, but we finally have word that the brand-new Hunter X Huntergame is coming to the West! The game will be published by ArcSystemWorks with development handled by 8ing in this 3v3 fighting game similar in style to Marvel vs. Capcom andDragon Ball FighterZ. What’s more, we got a new trailer announcing that Bisky will be joining the game’s roster.
Hunter X Hunter Nen X Impactlaunches for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2024.
Watch the Bisky trailer forHunter X Hunter Nen X Impact
SEGA’sLike a Dragon series has been going from strength to strength lately, so why not adapt the story into live-action? Well, that’s exactly what’s happening, as we’re getting a live-action series later this year! The series will be directed by Masaharu Take with six episodes set to release on Amazon Prime.
Like a Dragon: Yakuzapremieres on October 24th.
Anime News:
A legend in the anime industry is sadly no more, as Gainax has filed for bankruptcy and has had to close its doors. The reputation of this studio precedes itself, with them being responsible for some of the most influential anime series ever made. Examples includeNeon Genesis Evangelion,Gunbuster, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, FLCL,Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, and more. While some of the rights to their properties have been transferred to Studio Trigger, the others will be assisted by Studio Khara to transfer them to suitable owners.
The final installment oftheSailor Moon remake is finally making its way to the West this year! Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie is a film adaptation of the final arc of the story, the Shadow Galactica arc. While this two-part film was released in Japan last year, it will be available to watch via Netflix on August 22nd.
After the successful release of the movie earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before we’d hear of the return ofSpy X Family‘s anime adaptation. We recently got the news we were all expecting, as a third season of the Spy X Family anime has been confirmed in the form of a new key visual, although no release date was announced at this time.
The sequel to Hiro Mashima’sFairy Tail will soon be getting adapted to animation!Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest sees the cast from the original series returning, with us getting a new trailer for the adaptation that also reveals the opening theme song performed by Da-iCE.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest premieres on July 7th.
Watch the trailer for Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
The voice for one of anime’s most iconic femme fatales is sadly no longer with us. Eiko Masuyama, the voice of Fujiko Mine from Lupin the Third passed away on May 20th due to pneumonia. We at NookGaming send our condolences to Masuyama’s friends and family.
Upcoming Releases:
TheMonster Hunter spin-off that was previously stuck on the Nintendo 3DS is finally coming to other platforms this week!Monster Hunter Stories is unlike any entry in the series prior. Rather than just hunting monsters, you instead help raise and train them to aid you in battles and explore the world.
Monster Hunter Storieslaunches for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on June 14th.
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