Tidbits
| 2009–06–30 | Sonozaki twins draw out a day 1 Watanagashi release |
| 2009–06–26 | AIR test patch 0.1 released |
| 2009–06–22 | CROSS CHANNEL week 2 patch released |
| 2009–06–21 | Kanon Ayu patch is available |
| 2009–06–19 | Cosplay Fetish Academy now shipping |
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MangaGamer announces plans for Higurashi
July 2nd, 2009, by in Conventions, Translation
At their Anime Expo 2009 booth, MangaGamer was passing out flyers about 07th Expansion’s Higurashi no Nakukoro ni. According to the flyer, there are plans for MangaGamer to release a localized version of the original doujin release this fall. They also have a laptop running a promotional video about Higurashi.
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Live at Anime Expo 2009
July 2nd, 2009, by in Conventions
For this year’s Anime Expo 2009, encubed will be holding live webcasts from panels such as the Rockin’ Android panel, the JAST USA panel and the MangaGamer panel. Please visit the live browser hosted by bayoab for the feeds and transcripts.
UPDATE: Apparently in addition to Circus, NEXTON and OVERDRIVE, the program guide lists Navel, SOM and HOBIBOX as exhibitors at the MangaGamer booth.
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One episode down, more boats on the way
June 30th, 2009, by in Release, Translation
Sekai Project has released their patch of Episode 1 of 0verflow’s animated visual novel, School Days. The installer will either install the game from the disc for you or it will patch an existing install. The translation patch translates the subtitles as well as some of the onscreen Japanese in the game.
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Dark Translations finishes Shion, starts new game project
June 26th, 2009, by in Release, Translation
According to a post on Dark Translations’s website, a finalized English patch for Lilith’s Shion - Cruel Magical Angel is now available. Furthermore, translation has started on the next project, AKATSUKI WORKS’s Devils Devel Concept.
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MangaGamer revamps site and adds new title
June 25th, 2009, by in Release, Translation
MangaGamer has revamped their site, replacing the ninja mascot with a cute girl mascot and the general theme with a slightly more pastel and cute layout. In addition to the site design renewal, they have also added a game to their lineup — OVERDRIVE’s KIRAKIRA, at 36.95 euros. Other changes to the site include wallpaper, song and opening movie downloads, as well as more informative tags for the games. In addition to their panel at Anime Expo, they will also be holding a concert at their booth.
UPDATE: Quick look at KIRAKIRA added.