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  • Publishers of English localized visual novels JAST USA have today confirmed that a number of their titles have been reduced in price (From $2 to $10) as part of their biennial price reductions. While these may not cover their more recent releases, there are some interesting titles in the mix such as Deus Machina Demonbane (A nominee for The Otaku’s Study Game of the Year 2011), A Drug That Makes You Dream and many more. The full list, with links to individual product pages are below: $10...

    JAST USA Reduce the Prices of Many of Their Old Visual Novel Titles

    Posted on May 17, 2013 | No Comments
    Publishers of English localized visual novels JAST USA have today confirmed that a number of their titles have been reduced in price (From $2 to $10) as part of their biennial price reductions. While these may not cover their more recent releases, there are some interesting titles in the mix such as Deus Machina Demonbane (A nominee for The Otaku’s Study Game of the Year 2011), A Drug That Makes You Dream and many more. The full list, with links to individual product pages are below: $10...

  • JAST USA, the publisher of the English language version of Saya no Uta by Nitroplus have recently shared release notes for the title which is set to be launched both physically and digitally in the coming weeks. They have once again confirmed that there will be NO DRM included with this release. In addition, for those who have previously played with the translation patch – the text has been heavily revised – not to the point of being a completely new translation but instead to...

    [18+] JAST USA Share Release Notes for Saya no Uta

    Posted on April 1, 2013 | No Comments
    JAST USA, the publisher of the English language version of Saya no Uta by Nitroplus have recently shared release notes for the title which is set to be launched both physically and digitally in the coming weeks. They have once again confirmed that there will be NO DRM included with this release. In addition, for those who have previously played with the translation patch – the text has been heavily revised – not to the point of being a completely new translation but instead to...

  • English-language visual novel publisher JAST USA have today confirmed that their release of Saya no Uta has finally reached golden master stage, and at the moment should be released sometime in early May 2013. Saya no Uta is a visual novel developed between Nitroplus (A studio known for other series including Steins;Gate and Deus Machina Demonbane) and Urobuchi Gen (Creator of Puella Magi Madoka Magica). Saya no Uta tells the story of a young medical student who receives experimental brain surgery after a traumatic accident. He...

    JAST USA Confirm Saya no Uta Reaches Golden Master, Set for Release in Early May

    Posted on March 22, 2013 | No Comments
    English-language visual novel publisher JAST USA have today confirmed that their release of Saya no Uta has finally reached golden master stage, and at the moment should be released sometime in early May 2013. Saya no Uta is a visual novel developed between Nitroplus (A studio known for other series including Steins;Gate and Deus Machina Demonbane) and Urobuchi Gen (Creator of Puella Magi Madoka Magica). Saya no Uta tells the story of a young medical student who receives experimental brain surgery after a traumatic accident. He...

  • English localized visual novel publisher JAST USA have recently taken to their official website to announce the version 1.01 patch for their recently launched title ‘Moero Downhill Night Blaze’. The patch is set to bring a number of improvements to the game experience including: - Fixed issue with voices getting skipped. - Fixed result-dependent dialogue after time trials. - Various textual changes, including restoration of real car names. To download this patch, visit the companies official website HERE. For more information on the game which...

    JAST USA Release Patch For Moero Downhill Night Blaze (1.01)

    Posted on February 10, 2013 | No Comments
    English localized visual novel publisher JAST USA have recently taken to their official website to announce the version 1.01 patch for their recently launched title ‘Moero Downhill Night Blaze’. The patch is set to bring a number of improvements to the game experience including: - Fixed issue with voices getting skipped. - Fixed result-dependent dialogue after time trials. - Various textual changes, including restoration of real car names. To download this patch, visit the companies official website HERE. For more information on the game which...

  • Just a quick notice for anyone who owns or are thinking of purchasing more recently released visual novels from JAST USA, the company have recently posted up an article showing results for their tests on Windows 8 comparability for their titles. This article in its entirety can be read HERE, otherwise I have posted a brief summary below. My Girlfriend is the President – Does not run on 64-Bit Windows 8 – are looking at a fix. Works on 32-bit Windows 8 School Days HQ – DirectX...

    JAST USA Provide Confirmation on Windows 8 Support for Select Titles

    Posted on January 16, 2013 | No Comments
    Just a quick notice for anyone who owns or are thinking of purchasing more recently released visual novels from JAST USA, the company have recently posted up an article showing results for their tests on Windows 8 comparability for their titles. This article in its entirety can be read HERE, otherwise I have posted a brief summary below. My Girlfriend is the President – Does not run on 64-Bit Windows 8 – are looking at a fix. Works on 32-bit Windows 8 School Days HQ – DirectX...

  • Jast USA have recently announced that the final chapter of the Downhill Night saga titled “Moero Downhill Night Blaze” is now available for download purchase, following an earlier announcement that the physical copies of the games are shipping. In Moero Downhill Night BLAZE, you portray a young street racer who’s determined to defeat his rival. In your climb up the ranks of the street racing league, you are supported by one of these five cute girls. The game takes place in a parallel world to...

    [18+] JAST USA Announce That Moero Downhill Night BLAZE is Now Available for Download Purchase

    Posted on December 12, 2012 | No Comments
    Jast USA have recently announced that the final chapter of the Downhill Night saga titled “Moero Downhill Night Blaze” is now available for download purchase, following an earlier announcement that the physical copies of the games are shipping. In Moero Downhill Night BLAZE, you portray a young street racer who’s determined to defeat his rival. In your climb up the ranks of the street racing league, you are supported by one of these five cute girls. The game takes place in a parallel world to...

  • JAST USA, a publisher of English localized visual novels have today announced that their upcoming release of Moero Downhill Night BLAZE – the third and final chapter in the Downhill Night series of adult street racing games has reached Golden Master stage and is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Moero Downhill Night BLAZE offers two distinct types of gameplay. The story is told through traditional visual novel segments, during which players are presented with choices that determine the course of the game....

    [18+] JAST USA to Release Moero Downhill Night Blaze in Coming Weeks

    Posted on October 29, 2012 | No Comments
    JAST USA, a publisher of English localized visual novels have today announced that their upcoming release of Moero Downhill Night BLAZE – the third and final chapter in the Downhill Night series of adult street racing games has reached Golden Master stage and is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Moero Downhill Night BLAZE offers two distinct types of gameplay. The story is told through traditional visual novel segments, during which players are presented with choices that determine the course of the game....

  • Title: School Days HQ (スクールデイズ) Developer: 0verflow  Publisher (English): JAST USA Localizers: Sekai Project Genre: Drama, Harem Audio: Japanese Dub Subtitles: English Screen Dimension: 16:9, 4:3 / Windowed and Full Screen Modes Cost: $39.95 (Standard or Download Edition) | $59.95 (Collector’s Edition) Review Conditions: Download Edition Special Thanks: JAST USA for providing me with a copy of this title to review In School Days you take the role of Makoto, a student at Sakakino Academy. Like any young man you have your eye on the girls around you with thoughts of more than just...

    School Days HQ – Review

    Posted on August 11, 2012 | No Comments
    Title: School Days HQ (スクールデイズ) Developer: 0verflow  Publisher (English): JAST USA Localizers: Sekai Project Genre: Drama, Harem Audio: Japanese Dub Subtitles: English Screen Dimension: 16:9, 4:3 / Windowed and Full Screen Modes Cost: $39.95 (Standard or Download Edition) | $59.95 (Collector’s Edition) Review Conditions: Download Edition Special Thanks: JAST USA for providing me with a copy of this title to review In School Days you take the role of Makoto, a student at Sakakino Academy. Like any young man you have your eye on the girls around you with thoughts of more than just...

  • Following the announcement of Jast USA releasing the downloadable edition of School Days HQ, the company has also announced that they have released a patch fixing issues with their previous release of the visual novel. You can download the patch from HERE, and ask questions about it HERE. The improvements made with this release are as follows: - Opening movies now play in every episode after the first. - Fixed bug where sound disappears until you delete config.dat. - Fixed bug where skipping scenes skips...

    JAST USA Release Patch for English Release of School Days HQ

    Posted on August 7, 2012 | No Comments
    Following the announcement of Jast USA releasing the downloadable edition of School Days HQ, the company has also announced that they have released a patch fixing issues with their previous release of the visual novel. You can download the patch from HERE, and ask questions about it HERE. The improvements made with this release are as follows: - Opening movies now play in every episode after the first. - Fixed bug where sound disappears until you delete config.dat. - Fixed bug where skipping scenes skips...

  • You may have heard of School Days before, either the original visual novel release or its subsequent anime series… both well known for their bad ends more-so than the (visual novels) good ends. A localized version of the School Days HQ visual novel has been released to the English market thanks to Japanse developer 0verflow, localization group Sekai Project and of course… English publishers JAST USA. While at first this release was limited to physical media, either a Normal or Collectors Edition, the company has...

    JAST USA Release Download Edition of School Days HQ

    Posted on August 7, 2012 | No Comments
    You may have heard of School Days before, either the original visual novel release or its subsequent anime series… both well known for their bad ends more-so than the (visual novels) good ends. A localized version of the School Days HQ visual novel has been released to the English market thanks to Japanse developer 0verflow, localization group Sekai Project and of course… English publishers JAST USA. While at first this release was limited to physical media, either a Normal or Collectors Edition, the company has...

  • Jast USA, a localizer and publisher of all-ages and (Mostly) 18+ visual novels has recently announced that they have acquired the licence to and have begun translating the visual novel title Trample on Schatten!!. Trample on Schatten!! was developed by Japanese studio Tail Wind and is a heroic action visual novel starring hotblooded warriors in cool costumes who fight evil with the power of love and friendship. Expect epic transformation sequences, killer attacks, and dramatic speeches that will have manly tears pouring from your eyes. Also,...

    Jast USA Announce Acquisition of Trample on Schatten!! Visual Novel

    Posted on July 4, 2012 | No Comments
    Jast USA, a localizer and publisher of all-ages and (Mostly) 18+ visual novels has recently announced that they have acquired the licence to and have begun translating the visual novel title Trample on Schatten!!. Trample on Schatten!! was developed by Japanese studio Tail Wind and is a heroic action visual novel starring hotblooded warriors in cool costumes who fight evil with the power of love and friendship. Expect epic transformation sequences, killer attacks, and dramatic speeches that will have manly tears pouring from your eyes. Also,...

  • JAST USA, a publisher of localized English all-ages and (mostly) 18+ visual novels have today announced that their upcoming game release of School Days HQ has hit Golden Master status with release only mere weeks away. This English localized visual novel is a collaboration between JAST Densetsu, Japanese developer 0verflow and translation group Sekai Project. School Days HQ is a dramatic story of love and jealousy featuring one of the most famous love triangles in Japanese media. Players assume the role of Itou Makoto, a...

    School Days HQ Has Gone Golden Master – JAST USA Say Game Only Mere Weeks Away

    Posted on June 1, 2012 | No Comments
    JAST USA, a publisher of localized English all-ages and (mostly) 18+ visual novels have today announced that their upcoming game release of School Days HQ has hit Golden Master status with release only mere weeks away. This English localized visual novel is a collaboration between JAST Densetsu, Japanese developer 0verflow and translation group Sekai Project. School Days HQ is a dramatic story of love and jealousy featuring one of the most famous love triangles in Japanese media. Players assume the role of Itou Makoto, a...

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