Otome
How the Creators of the Otome Genre Bring Romance to Modern Audiences
We spoke with Ruby Party Director Mei Erikawa about the challenges and exultations of making romance games aimed at women, and the excitement of bringing 'tokimeki' to everyone.
The Story Behind the All-Woman Team Who Invented the Otome Genre
Nearly 25 years ago, Ruby Party released the first romance-focused game targeted towards women.
Learn to Love Otome Games Through These Essential Titles
There’s a lot more to the “loved-up” side to visual novels than dating sims starring anime boys.
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The Surprising Success of ‘Mystic Messenger,’ a Game About Texting Cute Boys
A small Korean “otome” game is making some big waves.
Why Dating Games Were the Best Thing at 2016’s Tokyo Game Show
Women are queuing up to get up close and personal with real-life, actual human men – all in the name of flogging some new games.
What's Next for PlayStation Vita, Sony's Little Portable That Couldn't?
First-party titles are no longer in development, but a few gaming subcultures remain perfect for the handheld.
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