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  1. Censoring and Visual Novels

    by , 12-18-2015 at 02:51 AM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    Seems like censoring in games has become quite a controversial issue recently. I mostly see people vehemently claiming that censoring is bad practice and should not be a thing. And I gotta be honest, I feel it's not quite that simple.

    https://kakeracomplex.wordpress.com/...-novel-reader/

    This article is a bit old, being from mid-2013, but this has been an issue in the visual novel localizing scene for years now and it STILL ...
  2. Aviary Attorney

    by , 12-11-2015 at 08:37 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    What happens when Hatoful Boyfriend meets Phoenix Wright in 19th century Paris?

    I guess this: http://www.siliconera.com/2015/12/09...december-18th/



    ...let's see how this turns out.
  3. CLANNAD First Re-Impressions

    by , 11-28-2015 at 08:39 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    You know I was somewhat anxious going into CLANNAD. Not too long ago I crowned it my #3 favorite visual novel, but really, it's been two years since I read it by now. It was the first visual novel I had ever read that I truly identified as a member of its medium. So I was slightly afraid that it turns out my perception of CLANNAD was just heavily colored, that since I had no standards regarding visual novels back then, it might fail to hold up now, not actually being as good as I remember.
    ...
  4. Rose Guns Days Review

    by , 11-27-2015 at 04:17 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    Rose Guns Days is a visual novel developed by 07th Expansion, written by Ryukishi07.



    Overview

    Rose Guns Days takes place in post-WWII Japan where, in an alternate history, Japan's culture is slowly being eradicated by the overwhelming influx of American and Chinese residents and poor treatment and ensuing poverty the native Japanese have to endure. Solidarity among fellow Japanese countrymen is at an all-time ...
  5. CLANNAD Steam Release on November 23rd

    by , 11-13-2015 at 11:57 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    The CLANNAD Steam page has gone online and the release date has been revealed to be November 23rd!


    This also means that the Kazamatsuri Bookclub will be starting on that very day. If you're interested in participating - which I wholeheartedly recommend doing - mark your calendars. The bookclub does encourage reading at your own pace, but it'd be nice if you could at least find the few hours a week to read the route we're currently focusing on.

    It'd ...
  6. G-senjou no Maou (The Devil on G-string) has been released on Steam!

    by , 11-05-2015 at 09:45 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)

    What the hell are you still reading this for!? Go buy it already!

    Still unconvinced? It's a visual novel of moderate length with a thrilling story, a colorful cast and an absolutely incredible ending. It's the perfect starter VN, and still ranks as one of the overall best! And it's 30% off right now for launch week! What more do you need?

    Just get it. It's good. It's in my absolute favorites, ...
  7. Thanksgaming III! (Long overdue playthroughs are long overdue)

    Tomorrow marks the beginning of the third annual Thanksgaming Month hosted by Ayen's Reviews, and the first to be in video format. Thanksgaming is a time of year where we honor the games of yesteryear and those that came out today, and I look forward to sinking my teeth into this year's lineup. Three of which I will be playing for the very first time. It all starts November 4th!

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  8. Little Busters! and Tomoyo After are getting an official localization!

    by , 10-31-2015 at 05:43 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    So VisualArtsUSA just announced a thing.

    ...

    ......

    *exhales*

    *exhales some more*

    *recalls that this was seriously just a casual announcment for the localization of smurfing Little Busters! and Tomoyo After*

    ...



    SO YEAH, THIS HAPPENED. I cannot put in words how ecstatic I am about this, ...

    Updated 10-31-2015 at 06:19 PM by Karifean

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  9. An Interview with Koki Yoshimune on his writing

    by , 10-31-2015 at 03:32 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    http://www.siliconera.com/2015/10/30...cters-lovable/

    This got posted on the Muv-Luv Kickstarter a little while ago, and I found it pretty interesting. I especially wasn't aware of the whole 'War Guilt' thing and why writers turn to mecha to depict war situations instead.
  10. It's the final update!

    No more updates. Just reviews.



    Finally figured trout out and I'll be able to get back into my weekly schedule. Now I have an extra week to get work done.

    Catch you guys later.