minori: We don’t want to release anything unless somebody takes responsibility!

In this PR statement by ef ~a fairy tale of the two~ developer minori dated 04 November, 2011, posted at Mangagamer‘s staff blog, they explain why it is taking too long for the game to be released, citing safe business practices and differences in ethical standards… Read More »

New Atelier Game Kinda Revealed at Dengeki PlayStation Event

 GUST is on a roll. Earlier today at Dengeki PlayStation’s Game Festival event in Akihabara, a new Atelier game was revealed, along with some more information about their Vita tile Ciel no Surge.

Dev Drama At GDC 2012: Polytron Boss Lambasts Modern Japanese Games

There’s a lot of drama going on between Japanese and Western developers’ fans(?) as Polytron boss, Phil Fish said that modern Japanese games suck, when asked by a fellow developer of Japanese origin at this year’s Game Developers Conference.

Meruru in the Merry Month of May

The last entry to the Atelier brand’s Arland series of games, Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, will be released for PlayStation 3 on May 2012.

Eiji: What Are Little Girls Made Of?

2011 was an awesome year for video games. A lot happened and many great games were released this year that even I couldn’t keep track of everything. And then, big boss asked me to write about my Game of the… Read More »

Katawa Shoujo To Be Released 04 January, 2012

After five years of development, Katawa Shoujo, the dating simulation adventure game by Four Leaf Studios will finally be released. Hopefully.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Testplay Features Sunleth Waterscape

The video above is features Serah and Noel exploring the Sunleth Waterscape. The area looks a lot more different from 300 years ago. Yes, Final Fantasy XIII-2 is Chrono Trigger HD and looking at it, it looks like a better game… Read More »

Tecmo Koei Acquires GUST, Sets New Plans for Atelier Franchise

MMO mobile alchemy game, anyone? Dead or Alive and Dynasty Warriors series publishers Tecmo Koei recently announced their recent acquisition of GUST, developers of the Ar Tonelico and Atelier series.

Sweet Enchanting Kisses English Patch is Now Out

Teacher and student love has always been adorable. The English patch for A Kiss for the Petals – Sweet Enchanting Kisses (その花びらにくちづけを　あまくてほしくてとろけるちゅう) is now out.

Let’s Break the Internet for More Monies!

  現実逃避 by ろくの人 Imagine a world with a censored internet just because the entertainment industry wants you to buy lots of awful albums and movies. Can you see it? Good. Now hit the jump.