CHICAGO – May 15th, 2026 – MangaGamer has announced two new licenses and the upcoming release of Beat Valkyrie Ixseal on USB at Anime Central 2026.
Umineko: When They Cry – Saku
Umineko: When They Cry – Saku features three fan disks for the original Umineko series, all in one convenient package coming to MangaGamer.com and Steam.
Umineko: When They Cry – Saku includes:
- Umineko: When They Cry – Tsubasa
A collection of 15 episodes from a small booklet distributed in the past at Comiket, adapted to visual novel format. - Umineko: When They Cry – Hane
The “Jessica and the Killer Electric Fan” and “Forgery No. XXX” stories. - Umineko: When They Cry – Saku
The stories “Our Confessions” and “Last Note of the Golden Witch” in which a new witch named Piece declares war against Battler, Enju, and Beatrice.
Although largely comical side stories unrelated to the main plot, they all add some additional background insight into the Umineko series.
Just like MangaGamer’s other Umineko releases, this version of Saku will feature newly drawn character sprites to match the Steam version’s upgraded visuals with an option to switch between them and Ryukishi’s charming original artwork.
Secret Affairs: Sweaty Midsummer Rut (18+)
An NTR game from the studio who brought you Funbag Fantasy about a father stealing his own sons’ wives!
Otsuki Kenzou is living in seclusion in the countryside where he grew up following the death of his wife. Unable to watch their father wither away in obscurity, his three sons send their wives to live with him. His zest for life returns thanks to their devoted care, but along with it so does his sexual appetites. As he begins to see his daughters-in-law for the women they are, he attempts to “handle” things himself, but one day he’s caught in the act and…
Beat Valkyrie Ixseal USB Physical Edition (18+)
The third and final installment of Alicesoft’s magical girl training Beat series, Beat Valkryrie Ixseal, is coming to USB physical edition on June 25th! The physical edition features the game and soundtrack on a custom USB flash drive along with a digital download code for the game, all in a beautifully illustrated case. Pre-orders are open now.
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