Last week saw the launch on Steam of a simple program that allows just about anyone to create their own visual novels. I have no programming ability and no great desire to make games. But I do ...

In his new novel, "The Emperor Of Gladness," Ocean Vuong describes characters who work together in a Connecticut fast food restaurant as people bound by nothing but toil in a tiny kitchen ...

Visual novel games utilize unique visual approaches and heavy story formats paired with simplistic, minor gameplay elements, meaning they’re perfect for playing on the go or even from the cozy ...