iAX: "Visual novels are strange beasts, when you think about them. Every game in the genre has to tell an array of often-unconnected stories using the exact same introductions and characters. This story funnel often leads to repetition, which in turn loses player interest as they’re forced to skip through yet another iteration of a familiar set piece. The best games in the genre, like Da Capo II and my all-time favorite Baldr series, avoid these pitfalls by crafting interlocking stories that weave together into a greater tapestry that makes each playthrough more compelling than the last."
Japanator: October 10th is a special day for fans of moe and puns, because today is Moe Day! Why, you ask? Well, the Kanji characters for "October 10th" (十月十日) just so happen to line up just right to spell the Kanji character for "Moe" (萌). That makes it a perfect day to celebrate all things moe.
MangaGamer gets the idea, and is holding a "Moe Day" 24-hour sale, starting right now and ending at 11:59PM EST. They've got a raftload of their most popular visual novels and dating sims, including the Shuffle! series, Da Capo!, Kira Kira, Edelweiss, and others, all at half off.
