Fruitbat Factory announces Magical Eyes – Red is for Anguish!

10/09/2015 / Jakke Elonen / 1 Comment

September 10, 2015– Independent game publisher Fruitbat Factory is proud to announce POMERA Studios’ mystery visual novel Magical Eyes – Red is for Anguish. The game will be released on Steam for Windows PC this winter.

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Magical Eyes – Red is for Anguish is a thrilling mystery story revolving around a series of unfathomable incidents in a town, brought to life with gorgeous artwork.

“I was in love the moment I saw the artwork, even before seeing the opening animation. I had to play this game and after reading more about it, we couldn’t resist bringing it to worldwide audiences.” says Ozhan Sen, Art Lead.

Synopsis

In the middle of the night on a certain day of April 201X, the right arm of the owner of a general store is chopped off in the backyard of his own store. Even though he claims that the perpetrator is a ‘doll’ that was kept in the store, his words carry little weight due to the lack of other witnesses.

The doll and the detached arm are gone from the scene of crime.

“Like a light too strong may burn out one’s retinas, so too can supernatural entities be toxic to humans.

Even should they take on the invisible form of one’s emotions.”

This is a mystery story about bizarre incidents unfolding around a town, intermingled with a complicated mixture of human intentions.

Steam Release Information

The Steam release of Magical Eyes – Red is for Anguish will include Steam Trading Cards, Achievements, Cloud support and other Steam features. The game’s opening and first screenshots can be viewed on the Steam page.

“I’m excited that we have a chance to bring Red is for Anguish onto Steam. So much love has gone into making this amazing game, and it really shows. Fans of mystery won’t be disappointed!” adds Jakke Elonen, Project Lead.

For more information, business enquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

About POMERA Studios

Developer of original Japanese version (Homepage)

POMERA Studios is an independent Japanese game developer. They create games with the policy of leaving players smiling.

Download Press Kit with screenshots here

100% Orange Juice – Alte & Kyoko Character Pack Hits Steam

11/08/2015 / Ozhan Sen / Leave a comment

August 10, 2015– Independent game publisher Fruitbat Factory is proud to announce version 1.9.8. of 100% Orange Juice, which adds a new DLC on Steam. 100% Orange Juice – Alte & Kyoko Character Pack adds 2 new playable characters from developer Orange Juice’s games. Alte makes her appearance as the first DLC character from Sora alongside the long-awaited cool beauty, Kyoko from Suguri.

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100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice’s all-star cast. Characters from Suguri series, QP Shooting series, Flying Red Barrel and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out… with dice.

Character Pack includes:

Alte from ‘Sora’
Kyoko from ‘Suguri’
New, unique Hyper Cards for both characters to bring chaos to the battlefield with!
New music tracks play as Alte & Kyoko’s themes

The new characters are designed by Orange Juice’s original staff for the game’s English Steam release, with character and card artwork by Hono.

Alte & Kyoko Character Pack is released alongside 100% Orange Juice version 1.9.8. which adds a slew of new features, including Windowed Fullscreen mode and two new Field Events. Full patch notes can be read on the Steam Community page.

100% Orange Juice – Krila & Kae Character Pack comes priced at $1.99, with a -25% launch discount for the first week. All other 100% Orange Juice titles are also available at discounts up to 66% during the currently active Steam Japanese Indie Games Festival event.

For more information, business enquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

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Steam’s getting 200% Mixed!

08/07/201508/07/2015 / Ozhan Sen / 2 Comments

Independent game publisher Fruitbat Factory is proud to announce their next release, developer Orange Juice’s old-school RPG adventure, 200% Mixed Juice! is coming soon to Steam and other distributors.

200% Mixed Juice! is the 10th Anniversary game of Orange Juice, an old school RPG featuring a 200% mix of Orange Juice characters. Assume control of the “Sleeping Princess” and embark on an epic quest that spans worlds.

“200% Mixed Juice! brings together the massive cast of characters from the last 10 years of Orange Juice’s games. Even Poppo may make an appearance! There will definitely be something for every fan.” says Jakke Elonen, Project Lead.

Game features:

Over 80 unique characters to befriend and do battle with
Cutting-edge graphics to amaze your friends and neighbors with
A stunning digital soundtrack
Online multiplayer

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200% Mixed Juice! will come priced at $6.99. The game will include Steam Trading Cards, Achievements and other Steam features. A teaser trailer for the game can be seen on the Steam page.

200% Mixed Juice! is available for pre-order at the official Fruitbat Factory store with a -10% discount.

For more information, business enquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

Fruitbat Factory, Ltd

English version developer (Homepage, Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Youtube)

Fruitbat Factory is an independent localisation house focusing on bringing interesting Japanese games to English-speaking audiences.

Orange Juice

Developer of original Japanese version (Homepage)

Orange Juice is an independent Japanese game circle known for their quirky shoot ’em ups. Developer of the popular online boardgame, 100% Orange Juice.

Download Press Kit with screenshots here

100% Orange Juice gets 2 new characters

12/06/2015 / Ozhan Sen / Leave a comment

June 12, 2015– Independent game publisher Fruitbat Factory is proud to announce the release of a new DLC for 100% Orange Juice on Steam. 100% Orange Juice – Krila & Kae Character Pack adds 2 new playable characters from developer Orange_Juice’s games – Krilaralis and Kae.

100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange_Juice’s all-star cast. Characters from Suguri series, QP Shooting series, Flying Red Barrel and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out… with dice.

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Character Pack includes:

Krilalaris from ‘QP shooting – Dangerous!!’
Kae from ‘Suguri’
New, unique Hyper Cards for both characters to bring chaos to the battlefield with!
New music tracks play as Krila & Kae’s themes

The new characters are designed by Orange_Juice’s original staff for the game’s English Steam release, with character and hyper card art by Hono.

For more information, business enquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

New Screens and Opening for Eiyuu Senki – The World Conquest!

22/04/201522/04/2015 / Ozhan Sen / 10 Comments

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April 21st, 2015 – Fruitbat Factory, Ltd. is proud to present 3 new screenshots, as well as the English opening movie for their upcoming PlayStation 3 release of Eiyuu Senki – The World Conquest. Fruitbat Factory will release Eiyuu Senki – The World Conquest in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand in 2015 via PlayStation Network.

Featuring over 70 characters by renowned artist Oyari Ashito and other industry stars, Eiyuu Senki – The World Conquest was developed by TENCO and published on PlayStation 3 in Japan by MAGES. label 5pb.Games.

The three new screenshots showcase the introduction of the Taika Empire, a battle scene against a hero of the EU, and a skill acquisition for Mordred, one of the Knights of the Round Table.

In addition, Fruitbat Factory has unveiled the English opening movie for Eiyuu Senki – The World Conquest. The PlayStation 3 opening theme, “Infinite Melody”, is performed by famous voice actress and singer Imai Asami.

“Whenever I start watching this video, for work purposes or not, I always end up watching it to the conclusion. There is just so much to see…” comments Ozhan Sen, art lead.

The new screenshots and opening movie can be seen on the game’s homepage at http://fruitbatfactory.com/eiyuusenki/.

In Eiyuu Senki – The World Conquest, the player finds themselves in an alternate world populated with famous characters of history and legend – who also all happen to be beautiful maidens – and must fight their way to world domination.

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“The game’s chock-full of gorgeous character art, and the opening visuals give a great glimpse into the many heroines you will meet during the game. We are excited to reveal more art for the game.” says Jakke Elonen, project lead.

Game features:

70+ stunning heroines to lead your armies and quest with
120+ cities to conquer across the world
Tactical turn based battles with countless skills, items and enemies to master
Full Japanese story and battle voices by over 50 famous voice actors

For more information, business inquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

Fruitbat Factory, Ltd.

English version developer (Homepage, Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Youtube)

Fruitbat Factory is an independent localization house focusing on bringing interesting Japanese games to English-speaking audiences.

MAGES. Inc.

Publisher of original Japanese PS3 version (Homepage)

Based in Tokyo Japan, MAGES, Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment on various platforms. MAGES, Inc. is most famous for its critically acclaimed ADV (Visual Novels) – Chaos;Head, Steins;Gate and Robotics;Notes from MAGES, Inc. main brands – ‘5pb.Games’ and ‘Science Adventure Team’.

Eiyuu Senki – The World Conquest is (c)TENCO/ 2013-2015 MAGES./5pb.

Licensed to and Published by Fruitbat Factory, Ltd.

100% Orange Juice v2.0 ~The Poppoing~ Preview

01/04/2015 / Jakke Elonen / 1 Comment

After weeks of extensive testing, we are proud to finally introduce our upcoming patch 2.0 for 100% Orange Juice.

In many ways, as befits the version number, this build finally encompasses our vision of how we always wanted 100% Orange Juice to be.

Changes:

– Added a new boss character, Big Poppo. Big Poppo has a 10x Player Level chance of appearing for non-Poppo players in place of another boss when encountering one on any map. Any stars lost to Big Poppo will be distributed between Poppo players in the game.

– Added a new map: Poppo Paradise. On Poppo Paradise, all CPU characters will be Poppos. Poppo Paradise replaces all previous starting maps.

– Added a new field effect: Poppogeddon. Every 6 turns, all non-Poppo players are assaulted by Big Poppo. Poppogeddon has a 50% chance to steal another field event’s place when not chosen for the map.

– Added a new panel: P-panel. If a Poppo lands on P-panel, they will cast Ubiquitous on all non-Poppo players in turn (they do not need to carry Ubiquitous). If a non-Poppo player lands on P-panel, all Poppos in the game cast Ubiquitous on them.

– Using Ubiquitous on Kai now steals their player’s credit card info, instead of their wallet as previously.

Fixes:

– Corrected the tooltip for Ubiquitous to reflect the actual effect. New description: “Move to target unit’s panel. In addition, steal 10% x their level of their player’s soul.”

Barring any technical difficulties, version 2.0 ~The Poppoing~ will roll out on Steam very shortly. We are very excited to see the reception.

ManaCollect Is Coming to Steam!

18/03/2015 / Ozhan Sen / Leave a comment

Download Press Kit with screenshots hereMarch 17, 2015– Independent game publisher Fruitbat Factory is proud to announce their next release, developer Tazigen Clock’s Action/Puzzle game ManaCollect is coming soon to Steam and other distributors.

ManaCollect is an action packed take on the classic game of Minesweeper. Two contestants compete on a grid based arena to collect hidden mana by following numbered hints and unleash special attacks to drain their opponents mana.

“We love games with a unique tactical twist. When we saw ManaCollect, we thought this game is right up our alley. We’re happy to have a chance to bring this cute but intensive game to players worldwide.” says Jakke Elonen, Project Lead.

Game features:

4-chapter single player storyline
10 playable characters
4 difficulty settings
2-Player local multiplayer
Dungeon and Tournament modes

ManaCollect will come priced at $6.99. The game will include Steam Trading Cards, Achievements and other Steam features. Game trailer can be seen on the Steam page.

“I see ManaCollect as an interesting mix of Minesweeper and fighting games. Instead of casually figuring out the locations of mana spots, now you have to run through the numbers as fast as you can before your opponents gets ahead and gathers enough mana to unleash her devastating attacks.” adds Ozhan Sen, Art Lead.

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For more information, business enquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

Fruitbat Factory, Ltd
English version developer (Homepage, Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Youtube)
Fruitbat Factory is an independent localisation house focusing on bringing interesting Japanese games to English-speaking audiences.

Tazigen Clock
Developer of original Japanese version (Homepage)
Tazigen Clock is an independent Japanese game developer. ManaCollect is their first release.

SOURCE: Fruitbat Factory

100% Orange Juice v1.9 Hits Steam with Mixed Booster Pack

09/03/2015 / Ozhan Sen / Leave a comment

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March 9, 2015– Independent game publisher Fruitbat Factory is proud to announce the release of a new card expansion DLC for 100% Orange Juice on Steam. The new Booster Pack adds 11 new game cards designed for advanced players. The pack comes together with the release of game version 1.9, which adds several other new features.

“This is something we’ve been asked for since releasing 100% Orange Juice on Steam. It’s the biggest single content update we’ve made since release. The 11 new cards will allow for countless new ways to impress and frustrate your friends.” says Jakke Elonen, Project Lead.

Mixed Booster Pack includes 11 new game cards (3 rare, 4 uncommon, 4 common) designed by Junpyon and Hono of Orange_Juice. The cards of the set can be purchased from the in-game shop and used in both single and multiplayer. As usual, all cards in a multiplayer game can be used by all players via the center deck, even if they do not own the DLC.

Other version 1.9 features include 3 new Maps – Night Flight, Clover, and Farm, 1 new Panel type, 2 new Field Events and other additional improvements for players to enjoy.

100% Orange Juice – Mixed Booster Pack comes priced at $1.99, with a -25% launch discount for the first week. 100% Orange Juice and the two previous character packs can also be purchased at -50% for a week.

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“With this update we’re adding a ton of new elements to spice up 100% Orange Juice’s already zany gameplay. Alongside the cards, the new fields and events should bring new twists for even the most experienced fans. Working on the additions has been very rewarding and I can’t wait to see the community trying them out. ” adds Tony Blomqvist, Lead Programmer.

For more information, business enquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

Orange_Juice
Developer of original Japanese version (Homepage)
Orange_Juice is an independent Japanese game circle known for their quirky shoot ’em ups. Developer of the popular online boardgame, 100% Orange Juice.

SOURCE: Fruitbat Factory

99 Spirits – Weeping Demon’s Bell Now on Steam!

24/02/2015 / Ozhan Sen / Leave a comment

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February 24, 2015. Fruitbat Factory is happy to announce the release of our third and final DLC for 99 Spirits: 99 Spirits – Weeping Demon’s Bell. The game is available today.

Weeping Demon’s Bell is the second side story for 99 Spirits, told in the Visual Novel style, similar to Cage of Night.

“As our first Steam release, 99 Spirits has a special place in our hearts. We are happy to have had the rare chance to localise all the available bonus content for the game as well. With Weeping Demon’s Bell, the 99 Spirits collection is now truly complete. ” says Jakke Elonen, Project Lead.

Synopsis
Rumors of someone collecting swords and kidnapping girls have reached the young blacksmith Kotetsu and his childhood friend Waka. A cryptic new Tsukumogami lurks in the night. Meanwhile, a darkness grows within Kotetsu as he is drawn into one battle after another.

When an invitation to entertain a nobleman arrives to Waka, the two are drawn into a test of their true nature. Can the two unveil the identity of their real enemy before it’s too late?

99 Spirits Drama Theater includes three bonus stories

Little Hanabusa: A story about Hanabusa, who turned back into a child from a little happening. While Komiya runs around trying to find a cure, Gijin happens across her. What will Gijin do, finding Hanabusa turned into a child?

Saki’s Present: The weasels have become upset because Saki seems to not be paying them much attention lately. She seems to be doing something in secret, but just what is the truth behind the matter?

Komiya’s Medicine Hunt: A story about Komiya trying to save Hanabusa after she suddenly collapses during an expedition. After learning of Hanabusa’s plight, the five gods pledge their support, but…

“Demon’s Bell gave us a chance to explore Kotetsu, Waka and their relationship further and have new adventures as we bring our 99 Spirits journey to a conclusion. Hope you have enjoyed it as much as we did.“ says Ozhan Sen, Art Lead.

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The game is released on Steam and other leading digital distributors on February 23th. The retail price is $4.99, with a -10% launch week discount. Additionally, a 99 Spirits – Complete Collection will be made available for $27.99, including 99 Spirits, Artbook & Soundtrack Pack, Cage of Night and Weeping Demon’s Bell.

For more information, business inquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

Fruitbat Factory, Ltd.
English version developer (Homepage, Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Youtube)
Fruitbat Factory is an independent localization house focusing on bringing interesting Japanese indie games to English-speaking audiences.

TORaIKI
Original Japanese version developer (Homepage)
TORaIKI is an independent Japanese game circle that aims to produce Windows PC titles suitable for gamers of all ages.

War of the Human Tanks – ALTeR Now on Steam!

13/02/201524/02/2015 / Ozhan Sen / 1 Comment

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February 13, 2015. Fruitbat Factory is happy to announce the release of our fifth game on Steam: War of the Human Tanks – ALTeR. The game is available today.

Human Tanks – ALTeR is the second installment of the War of the Human Tanks series, and sequel to War of the Human Tanks. This time you assume command of the enemy of the first game, the Royal Army, and fight back for all you hold dear!

“I always liked the Royal Tank designs of the original game and ALTeR lets you have them all – and I mean ALL. Playing on the other side, you discover a whole range of new characters, while still having some familiar faces along too.“ says Ozhan Sen, Art Lead.

Synopsis

War of the Human Tanks is a story driven strategy game with a gameplay reminiscent of Battleship and Chess, featuring a story of war, loyalty, sacrifice and human shaped tanks.

Following the events of the first War of the Human Tanks, the land of Japon is in chaos, with the embers of the war between the Kingdom of Japon and the Empire of Japon still burning bright, as new factions emerge onto the battlefield.

Assume control of Alter Matsuyukishiro and lead the Matsuyukishiro Company of the Royal Army on a mission to eliminate a traitor to the Kingdom. But not all is as it seems in this war. When the guns fall silent, is tragedy all that awaits?

Key Features

Over 100 missions to conquer
Over 250 Human Tanks to battle, develop, build and recruit
More than 50 modules to develop and customize your army with
Keep your units and resources in New Game+ to tackle even greater challenges
English localization features hand-drawn battle backgrounds and an improved user interface

Includes three free DLC

War of the Human Tanks – ALTeR comes with the three DLC created by Yakiniku Banzai for the original Japanese release built in – Blue, Black, and White. Delve deep into the Great Cavern of Mt. Fuji and tackle ever more impossible odds in over 90 extra stages, and reveal more about the history of all Human Tanks!

In addition, players who have completed War of the Human Tanks may import their save to unlock a special bonus unit in ALTeR!

“I’m particularly excited to see player responses to the Great Cavern of Fuji. It’s big. Main campaign might take up to 10 hours, for the Cavern we’re talking about 50+. There’s so much to see and do and learn. I think it will surprise those who venture there.“ explains Jakke Elonen, Project Lead.

The game is released on Steam and other leading digital distributors on February 13th. The retail price is $12.99, with a -10% launch week discount. Additionally, a War of the Human Tanks – ALTeR – Royal Edition will be made available for $19.99, including the game and the 90-track OST, Sound of the Human Tanks.

For more information, business inquiries and to be included in the press release and review mailing lists, contact Fruitbat Factory at info@fruitbatfactory.com.

Fruitbat Factory, Ltd.

English version developer (Homepage, Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Youtube)

Fruitbat Factory is an independent localization house focusing on bringing interesting Japanese indie games to English-speaking audiences.

Yakiniku Banzai!

Original Japanese version developer (Homepage)

Yakiniku Banzai! is an independent Japanese game circle best known for their ‘War of the Human Tanks’ series.