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Two Free PS5 Demos Arrive on PlayStation Store Without PS Plus
gaming5 days ago

Two Free PS5 Demos Arrive on PlayStation Store Without PS Plus

PlayStation Store adds two free PS5 demos—Starfall Defenders, a tower-defense title with player-directed actions and eight upgradable towers, and Virtual Ties Isekaijoucho Traumerei, a narrative-driven visual novel—no PS Plus required; the store’s indie demos are expanding, with others like Under The Island, Mina The Hollower, and Planet of Lana II also highlighted.

Free Cyberpunk Visual Novel D1AL-ogue Drops on Steam for All
gaming19 days ago

Free Cyberpunk Visual Novel D1AL-ogue Drops on Steam for All

A new cyberpunk visual novel with match-3 puzzles, D1AL-ogue, is free to play on Steam (also Steam Deck). You play an android repair technician in a sunless cyberpunk city, fixing ‘eves’ by merging modules while hearing their stories. The game has a 95% approval rating from 468 reviews and offers a few hours of gameplay; no official reason for the free release is given.

Paranormasight Sequel Brings Mermaid's Curse to Switch This February
gaming22 days ago

Paranormasight Sequel Brings Mermaid's Curse to Switch This February

Nintendo Life reports that Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, a sequel to Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, is coming to Nintendo Switch on February 19, 2026. The follow-up sticks with the original visual novel framework but adds twists, with writer Takanari Ishiyama returning alongside the first game's artist and composer. If you haven’t tried the first game, our full review calls it a standout, and this sequel should offer more of that eerie, story-driven intrigue.

Needy Streamer Overload Team Launches Dark Visual Novel Sister Other Paranoia on Steam
games1 month ago

Needy Streamer Overload Team Launches Dark Visual Novel Sister Other Paranoia on Steam

A dark visual novel titled Sister Other Paranoia, created by the team behind NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD, explores themes of isolation, mental health, and unhealthy codependency between a protagonist with mind-reading abilities and his sister, set against a gloomy, introspective narrative with gameplay focused on reading and making moral choices.,

"Horrific Xanatorium: A New Horror Visual Novel Launches Across Multiple Platforms on April 26"
gaming1 year ago

"Horrific Xanatorium: A New Horror Visual Novel Launches Across Multiple Platforms on April 26"

Horror visual novel Horrific Xanatorium, developed by Pageratta, is set to launch on April 26 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is set in a world plagued by the Spiria virus, causing delusions and hallucinations, and follows the protagonist, Rui Genzaki, as he navigates a hospital filled with strange encounters. Additionally, a beach episode featuring characters Mone and Riza has been included as a bonus.

"Palworld's April Fools' Day Prank: A Cursed Dating Sim Nightmare"
gaming1 year ago

"Palworld's April Fools' Day Prank: A Cursed Dating Sim Nightmare"

Palworld, a game with potential legal issues due to its similarities to Nintendo's Pokémon, released a trailer for an April Fools Day joke visual novel called Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~ set in a high school full of Pals and their trainers. The trailer includes nods to anime clichés and references to video games, and teases a potential Rule 34 version. While some studios have followed through on similar gags, it's unclear if this will become a real project. The announcement also hints at an upcoming update for Palworld.

"Top 2024 Steam Spring Sale Deals: Indie Bundles, $1 PC Games, and Free Downloads"
gaming1 year ago

"Top 2024 Steam Spring Sale Deals: Indie Bundles, $1 PC Games, and Free Downloads"

The Steam Spring sale offers the Excellence in Narrative – IGF 2024 bundle, featuring five of 2023's best indie games at nearly 50% off, costing $45.94 until March 21. The games include The Wreck, A Highland Song, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Venba, and Mediterranea Inferno, each offering unique narrative experiences ranging from emotional gut punches to immersive storytelling, making it a worthwhile purchase for gaming enthusiasts.