- VIDEOVERSE is three years old today! - 7 August 2026
Hi all,VIDEOVERSE is three years old today – Can you believe it?! In the last year, VIDEOVERSE launched on PS4/PS5, XBOX and Nintendo Switch, and the Japanese localisation was well-received in Japan!To celebrate the third 'VIDEOVERSARY', please enjoy 33% off until August 21st. ːvideoverse_smileːSo, what comes next...?If you haven't heard the news, my next game Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart is coming soon to Steam! It's a short, interactive experience where you chat to several characters across the A spectrum in a barcade meetup. With its video game location, you can be sure to find several VIDEOVERSE and Kinmoku references throughout, so please take a look!You can wishlist and follow Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart here:Thank you all again for the continued support! ːvideoverse_happyː
- VIDEOVERSE is Verified on Steam Deck - 27 April 2026
I'm so happy to share that VIDEOVERSE is now verified on Steam Deck! ːvideoverse_happyː Please update to the latest version for the full experience.This amazing news coincides with the start of InterfaceX26 – a weeklong celebration of fake OS interface games, from April 27th to May 4th. VIDEOVERSE is now 50% off and also part of the 2000s Nostalgia Bundle featuring story rich interface games Dear Agony Aunt and Terranova – Please check them out!You can learn more about the event here, when it goes live later today: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/InterfaceX26Thank you again for all your love and support of VIDEOVERSE over the years! ːvideoverse_smileː Please check out my next project: Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart
- VIDEOVERSE - Update 1.4.0.3 - 16 April 2026
Hey everyone, Just a tiny update this time which increases the size of the save slot text so it's legible to more players. Thanks again for supporting VIDEOVERSE!
- VIDEOVERSE is part of InterfaceX26 - 15 April 2026
Hello!VIDEOVERSE is taking part in InterfaceX26 – A weeklong event from April 27th to May 4th celebrating fake OS interface games! ːvideoverse_smileː 150+ game developers have come together for an incredible Steam sale and showcase so, if you like games like Hypnospace Outlaw, Emily is Away or Home Safety Hotline, this one is for you!If you haven't got around to experiencing VIDEOVERSE yet, this is the perfect opportunity – Enjoy 50% off (its biggest discount yet!) and the all new 2000s Nostalgia Bundle featuring story rich games Dear Agony Aunt and Terranova. If you have already played VIDEOVERSE and enjoyed its emotional story, we think you'll love these, too! ːvideoverse_happyːCan we make Fake OS an official hashtag on Steam? Support the campaign by tagging games on Steam with “Fake OS,” making the genre easier to find for everyone!For more information about the event, please check o…
- VIDEOVERSE receives a Famitsu Gold! - 26 January 2026
I'm happy to share that VIDEOVERSE received a Weekly Famitsu GOLD in the December 25th issue, scoring 32/40! Famitsu were kind enough to send me a copy of the issue, along with a letter, gold medal and bottle of Cava. What a great way to kick off the year! A huge thank you to Ratalaika Games for porting and translating the game, and to the Japanese playtesters who helped me polish it – I couldn't have done it without them!And, as always, thank you to YOU, the players, for supporting VIDEOVERSE and Kinmoku!
- VIDEOVERSE - Update 1.4.0.2 - 21 November 2025
Hello again! Another small update fixing a couple of bugs. One involved an ending achievement that wouldn't unlock under rare circumstances. Please update so you have the latest version, and thank you for the continued support in making VIDEOVERSE the best it can be!
- VIDEOVERSE - Update 1.4.0.1 - 18 November 2025
Hey everyone, just a small update this time which fixes a few text inconsistencies. Thanks again for supporting VIDEOVERSE!
- Japanese Language Support Added! - 14 November 2025
The wait is over... VIDEOVERSE is now in Japanese! Simply download update 1.4 and select ‘Japanese’ from ‘Preferences’ to get started: The Japanese localisation was a group effort, so a huge thank you to everyone who helped make it the best it could be!This update also:Adds controller-friendly UIImproves animation and artworkFixes a few bugs, and…Brings VIDEOVERSE to consoles, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and XBOXTell your friends! ːvideoverse_happyːA huge thank you for all of your support! I hope you enjoy the update and I look forward to sharing what’s next real soon!You can learn more about VIDEOVERSE here: www.kinmoku.games/videoverseNever miss an update by signing up to the Kinmoku Newsletter: www.kinmoku.games
- A big update is coming November 14th! - 15 October 2025
I’m happy to announce that VIDEOVERSE will be receiving a HUGE update next month on November 14th! This update will:Provide Japanese localisationAdd controller-friendly UIImprove animation and artworkFix a few bugs, but also…Bring VIDEOVERSE to consoles, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and XBOXPlease enjoy the new story trailer!VIDEOVERSE is my love letter to video games – A coming-of-age story interwoven with the death of a video game console. It explores how capitalism and time march on but leave people and their personal relationships behind. It’s really a game for anyone who’s grown up loving video games, and I really hope you’ll check it out if you haven't already!You can learn more about VIDEOVERSE here: https://www.kinmoku.games/videoverse Never miss an update by signing up to the Kinmoku Newsletter: https://www.kinmoku.gamesUntil next time! ːvideoverse_ha…
- 10 years of game development! 🎉 - 8 January 2025
Guess what? I've been an independent game developer for 10 years now! 🤯 When I left EA Chillingo at the end of 2014, I was just eager to make my own games… I never for a minute imagined I’d still be here 10 years later with my own little business! 😊 My first released game, One Night Stand, was made during Nanoreno Game Jam, and it exploded in popularity and kinda took over my life! When things settled down, I realised my previous project I was working on would require a larger team to create the vision I had for it. So I started working on the semi-autobiographical ‘Memories’ while continuing to work on One Night Stand localisations, console port and physical edition. However, in 2019, my personal circumstances changed. I became disabled and struggled to work at the same pace I did before. Then 2020 happened, and Memories didn’t feel like the right game to be putting out in the world…
- VIDEOVERSE - Update 1.2.0.3 - 14 November 2024
Hello everyone, A small new update has released for VIDEOVERSE, which contains a whole new look for Kinmoku (that's me, not the in-game corporation!) plus some minor bug fixes. Please update so you have the latest version of the game! Inspired by the early roots of visual novels – from PC-98 to Sega Saturn – the new splash artwork features Kinmoku in their studio. If you look closely you can see references to Kinmoku's games, and even their dog, Goro! Please keep a look out for more VIDEOVERSE news in the coming months! ːvideoverse_smileː To learn more about the developer, please check out the new website at www.kinmoku.games
- VIDEOVERSE at AdventureX 2024 - 11 November 2024
VIDEOVERSE has been selected to take part in AdventureX 2024 - A weeklong celebration of narrative-driven games! From November 4 to November 11, there will be multiple streaming events which will be announced here. Apologies if you see several announcements. The developer stream—with commentary and subtitles—features Kinmoku playing the limited time demo and talking about how VIDEOVERSE was made, plus the inspirations behind it. A huge thank you to everyone at AdventureX for organising and hosting the event! Watch the developer broadcast here:
- VIDEOVERSE at AdventureX 2024 - 10 November 2024
VIDEOVERSE has been selected to take part in AdventureX 2024 - A weeklong celebration of narrative-driven games! From November 4 to November 11, there will be multiple streaming events which will be announced here. Apologies if you see several announcements. The developer stream—with commentary and subtitles—features Kinmoku playing the limited time demo and talking about how VIDEOVERSE was made, plus the inspirations behind it. A huge thank you to everyone at AdventureX for organising and hosting the event! Watch the developer broadcast here:
- VIDEOVERSE at AdventureX 2024 - 9 November 2024
VIDEOVERSE has been selected to take part in AdventureX 2024 - A weeklong celebration of narrative-driven games! From November 4 to November 11, there will be multiple streaming events which will be announced here. Apologies if you see several announcements. The developer stream—with commentary and subtitles—features Kinmoku playing the limited time demo and talking about how VIDEOVERSE was made, plus the inspirations behind it. A huge thank you to everyone at AdventureX for organising and hosting the event! Watch the developer broadcast here:
- VIDEOVERSE at AdventureX 2024 - 7 November 2024
VIDEOVERSE has been selected to take part in AdventureX 2024 - A weeklong celebration of narrative-driven games! From November 4 to November 11, there will be multiple streaming events which will be announced here. Apologies if you see several announcements. The developer stream—with commentary and subtitles—features Kinmoku playing the limited time demo and talking about how VIDEOVERSE was made, plus the inspirations behind it. A huge thank you to everyone at AdventureX for organising and hosting the event! Watch the developer broadcast here:
- VIDEOVERSE at AdventureX 2024 - 6 November 2024
VIDEOVERSE has been selected to take part in AdventureX 2024 - A weeklong celebration of narrative-driven games! From November 4 to November 11, there will be multiple streaming events which will be announced here. Apologies if you see several announcements. The developer stream—with commentary and subtitles—features Kinmoku playing the limited time demo and talking about how VIDEOVERSE was made, plus the inspirations behind it. A huge thank you to everyone at AdventureX for organising and hosting the event! Watch the developer broadcast here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2079180/VIDEOVERSE/
- VIDEOVERSE at AdventureX 2024 - 4 November 2024
Hello! I'm happy to announce that VIDEOVERSE has been selected to take part in AdventureX 2024 - A weeklong celebration of narrative-driven games! From November 4 to November 11, check out VIDEOVERSE's demo—featuring the first chapter of the game—and enjoy 33% off VIDEOVERSE (its biggest discount yet!). Additionally, there will be a developer stream—with commentary and subtitles—if you want to learn a little more about how VIDEOVERSE was made. AdventureX is the UK's only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming, and there are over 140 games taking part this year on Steam! Check out the event page for more information. A huge thank you to everyone at AdventureX for organising and hosting the event!
- VIDEOVERSE at Tokyo Game Show 2024 - 16 September 2024
I'm happy to announce that VIDEOVERSE has been chosen for 'Selected Indie 80' at Tokyo Game Show 2024! To celebrate, there will be a 30% discount on Steam from September 18-30. If you're attending Tokyo Game Show and want to say hi, please stop by booth 28 in the Selected Indie 80 area. There will be stickers, 'Gamezines' and Kinmoku Shark game boxes up for grabs! I'm looking forward to the event and hope to see you there!
- Update notes for VIDEOVERSE 1.2.0.2 - 8 August 2024
Hi all, Today's update fixes a bug at the end of chapter 1, where some players reported being unable to progress past Vivi's notification. It was a tricky one to fix but everything looks good now! There have also been a few sprite and text fixes. The VIDEOVERSE demo has also been updated with these improvements. Thanks again to those who reached out and helped fix the bug! You make VIDEOVERSE what it is :)
- Update notes for VIDEOVERSE 1.2.0.1 - 31 July 2024
Wow, that was quick! There was a missing "else" in 1.2.0.0 which caused a crash. This has now been fixed in 1.2.0.1. Thanks again to you all for helping VIDEOVERSE be the best it can be!
