The real reason why the world hasn't ended on the 21st

...is because there is way too many awesome shit scheduled for release.

This post shall also be known as OtoOto's hype masterlist.

Although being a huge moviefag, this post will not include movie releases because the release dates shifts all the time in my country.

Also, warning for long post being long.

To begin with, there is a few games which I do have a banner at the sidebar, but there is also some which do not have banners in their websites (and others that doesn't even have a website up yet).

So, in somewhat of a chronological order, seee-no!

2012/Dec/20 - Dia no Kuni no Alice Wonderful Wonder World

What a 2012 game is doing in a 2013 list? I'll probably play it only during next year, and I am not familiar with the series at all (the story absolutely does not look like my cup of tea) - I admit being so scared because I have read people saying these Alice games were kinda difficult to master... I'm planning on doing only one character though, so it should not be that painful anyway.

The idea of Koyama Rikiya doing otoge looks very promising on it's own - if anything, his voice samples on the website pleases me so much, plus in the freetalk he sounds so sweet~

Challenge accepted!!

Jan/17 - Digimon Adventure

The PV looks great (is that Hiroaki Hirata narrating...?), quite the nostalgic trip.

Although I would've preferred a Tamers RPG, since it is my favourite Digimon saga, at least the protagonists from all the other series will meet up in this game.

Jan/22 - Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch

Level 5 + Ghibli (and Joe Hisaishi) is a combo full of awesome.

I have played the demo for both the Nintendo DS version (in Japanese) and the PlayStation 3 version (in English) and really can't wait for it, the English demo was way too short!

Still looking for a store able to export the Wizard Edition (the one with the book) since it's sadly a USA-exclusive item, so I probably also won't be playing it this soon.

Feb/21 - Fate/Extra CCC

Can it have full-voice dialogue, pretty please?

The first Extra was fun, allright, but the major flaw is that most characters grunt instead of talk - some doesn't even have voices to go with them.

While sorting the flaw out, presentation and soundtrack were great. Looking forward having Seki Tomokazu Gilgamesh as a Pokémon servant, also liking the new character Jinako so far.

Feb/22 - Double Score Cosmos X Camellia

Even before the very first drama CD was out, I just knew my body was not ready for this series, and now, before the first game release, I am still not sure I am ready for it.

Closer friends use to say Double Score was tailor-made for me, because I do love my ossan way too much. After hearing the drama CDs, I am pretty sure it is the best I could ever have regarding this singular taste.

Five different drama CDs per game release... I am definitely not ready to hold all the money feelings...

Feb/22 - Sakuragatari

Story looks at least interesting despite being a blatant otome eroge (and I doubt something will surpass Akazukin anytime soon).

Anyway, there's characters appealing to a broad audience range - from nekomimi to oni horns. But of course, token ossan character is what sold me in.

Mar/07 - Uta no Prince-sama All Star

RYUUYA IS BACK AS A ROUTE!! About damn time, since Debut had so much potential but turned out to be crap except for introducing Ai and his sexy hakase.

More Yusa Ryuuya, more Ai, more Mamo Tokiya and... Natsuki... he's my favourite out of the main "Starish" group, however, in the promotional artwork for All Star he is way too girly-looking - not extremely against it, but I just prefer him better on the Satsuki side of his twisted mind.

As for the new "kiss" tagline... I still like the "music > love" tagline better. Also, missing Wakamoto Saotome much, secretly hoping he's an unlockable route.

Mar/20 - Natsuzora no Monologue

It looks like too much unvoiced script is involved, thus making my understanding chances look dime, however, the game's story revolves around my birthdate, this alone warrants a thorough try at it (and I did miss the PS2 release anyway).

Also, Kazuhiko Inoue doing a sensei who is fond of plastic models. Do want so hard.

Mar/28 - Princess Arthur

And what if Fate was an otoge instead of a male-oriented eroge?

Looking forward, although the art style is kind of strange in my eyes, I'll probably get used to it.

I mean, the cast has Taniyama (although as little too extreme-tsundere character to my tastes), Okiayu (Merlin's cleavage...) and Takehito (yay for Takehito doing a bearded character~), it's already worth it even before the release XD

Somewhere during April - Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 2000%

Debut clothing, now animated - I like that.

Curious to see the new plot twist involving the harem-end this time. Also looking forward more beautiful musical sequences and movingly sad drama kings striking once again.

Also wish Ai shows his "inner parts", but probably not gonna happen - it would be fun if he was in a beach episode though - everyone would wonder why he's afraid of going into the water... XD

May/31 - Double Score Cattleya X Narcissus

Toru Okawa + host club, just like a Last Escort 4.

Despite the fact I don't find any of the main characters quite attractive, the setting makes up for it... hell, it's Toshio's seiyuu doing an otoge - insert same reaction as Dia no Kuni.

Aug/30 - Double Score Marguerite X Tulip

Not giving a damn about Kenn's character, however, Okiayu Ryotaro's character meets various interest criteria.

Nov/29 - Double Score Baby's Breath X Lily of the Valley

Jouji Nakata, period.

Somewhere during 2013 - Hatsukare

Not enough Utapuri - more Koji Yusa and Shimono Hiro is always welcome.

Somewhere during 2013 - Yandere Heaven Affection Bunny Cage

Prone to be an amusing experience.

Somewhere during 2013 - Tales of Xillia

I'm like "Come on, it's 2013 already, gimme a release date!".

Noteworthy thought is that it probably won't have the original Japanese voices, which is sad indeed, because this is one of the elusive occasions in which Hidenobu Kiuchi is in the cast - he's like, my #1 favourite seiyuu <3

Other noteworthy games with unannounced release estimates:

New entry in Rockman franchise (one can still hope)

Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2

Toki to Towa (English release)