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Otome Visual Novel Battlefield Waltz Now Available on Nintendo Switch in the West

Visual Novels
Battlefield Waltz, the otome visual novel developed by Idea Factory, is now available both physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe. The title can be purchased via the Nintendo eShop, with special physical editions...
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Scar-Lead Salvation Set for Steam Launch in Late-May

Video Games
With an air of mystery around the title, Idea Factory International has announced that their upcoming sci-fi roguelite shooter Scar-Lead Salvation will be launching on the PC via Steam, starting 29 May 2025. Details about the game’s story, gameplay mechanics,...
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9 R.I.P.

Visual Novels
Visual novels are still a budding market, where even major Japanese titles can struggle to find publishers willing to invest in localization and distribution. Yet, this landscape has still allowed for unique niches and dedicated audiences to emerge. With...
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Date a Live: Ren Dystopia

Video Games
Originating as a light novel series featuring a story by Koushi Tachibana and illustrations by Tsunako, which ran from 2011 until 2020, Date a Live has become a commendable Japanese multimedia franchise spanning five seasons of an anime adaptation,...
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Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution

Video Games
Starting as a singular RPG parodying the console wars of the time between the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, the Nintendo (Wii) and a fictional realm inspired by the cancelled SEGA Neptune -- the Neptunia series has spread its wings...
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Otome Visual Novel 9 R.I.P. Receives Mid-October Release Date

Video Games
Idea Factory International has announced that their next upcoming otome visual novel project, 9 R.I.P. developed by Idea Factory and Design Factory, will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch starting 15 October 2024 both physically and digitally. Depending...
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Opening Sequence Shared for Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling

Visual Novels
Idea Factory International, the western publisher of upcoming visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling, has today shared their opening cinematic of the title
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More Mugen Souls Headed to Nintendo Switch Later in 2023

Video Games
Following their uncensored Nintendo Switch release of Mugen Souls back in April, publisher EastAsiaSoft has confirmed that the anime-style RPG's sequel Mugen Souls Z is also headed to the Nintendo Switch starting 14 September 2023. While the standard channel...
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Aksys Games Launches Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo on Nintendo Switch

Visual Novels
Releasing a new otome visual novel exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, Aksys Games released Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo through physical and digital distribution channels. Originally developed by Otomate and published by Idea Factory, Winter Wish: Spirits of Edo...
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Meet the Characters of Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord

Video Games
A new instalment in the Fairy Fencer F franchise is due to launch later this year, a tactical RPG titled Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord. This Compile Heart TRPG is being published internationally by Idea Factory International on the...
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Idea Factory’s Radiant Tale Headed to Nintendo Switch in 2023

Video Games
For their final video game / visual novel announcement of Anime Expo 2022, Aksys Games confirmed their intent to publish Idea Factory's Radiant Tale on the Nintendo Switch next year.
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Norn9 to Receive Release on Nintendo Switch in 2023

Visual Novels
The once PlayStation Vita exclusive visual novel Norn9 is set to receive new life on the Nintendo Switch from next year, with Aksys Games confirming that they will be bringing Norn9: Var Commons & Last Era to the platform at an unspecified date next year.
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