Venus: Improbable Dream

Devlog

• Venus: Improbable Dream Socials Rebrand As Borealis Games!
  August 05, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here with some exciting news! It's time to usher in a new age of content creation here, and the first step began today! Since I'm currently developing a new game, I felt... Continue reading

  
• War RPG Soundtrack Teaser & New Game News!
  June 24, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis is back with some music AND some gaming news! Firstly, let me give you an exclusive audio teaser to wrap your ears around! Do you remember my news that I've been commissioned to c... Continue reading

  
• Venus Announcement & Playable Demo!
  May 27, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here with two great pieces of news! My first announcement today is that Venus: Improbable Dream has reached a Positive Rating on Steam! I'm so thankful to everyone who l... Continue reading

  
• HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW GAME IN DEVELOPMENT!
  May 14, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Hello gamers! Borealis here with unbelievable news! In recent weeks, I asked you lovely lot to fill out a form and let me know everything you could possibly want for a new Borealis-created visual nove... Continue reading

  
• Mental Health Charity Livestream With FREE GIVEAWAY!
  May 03, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Hello gamers! Borealis here with an exciting event for you! In collaboration with the amazing mental health charity Safe In Our World, I'm taking part in their upcoming MEGA charity livestream this we... Continue reading

  
• NEW GAME With Borealis Soundtrack!
  April 29, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Attention gamers! Borealis here with big news! Not only is there a new Borealis game on the horizon, but I'm also part of another brand new game, taking the musical hot seat once again as soundtrack c... Continue reading

  
• Design My NEW GAME With Me!
  April 15, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Happy weekend, gamers! Borealis here with a sweet opportunity for you! With Spring blossoming beautifully, 2022 is slowly chugging along, and as time ticks away, a whole new adventure is on the horizo... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream 1 Year Anniversary Sale!
  March 19, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Hello gamers! It's Borealis here, with a special treat for you all! Today marks a year to the day that Venus: Improbable Dream was released for Steam and Itchio! How time flies, huh? Knowing that a ye... Continue reading

  
• STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS AVAILABLE!
  March 01, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  You read correctly, gamers! Borealis is here with no more postponements and some great news instead! This was the update I was trying to implement last week! Steam's technical issues have now been fix... Continue reading

  
• Further Big Event Postponement (sorry...)
  February 27, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Hey hey, everyone. Borealis here with an apology to make! On Friday, after unveiling the Venus-related kinetic novel I made for the FlareBlitzed farewell live stream (which went really nicely, btw!),... Continue reading

  
• New Venus-Related Kinetic Novel & Steam Update!
  February 25, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Hello hello, everyone! Borealis here with both bittersweet and exciting news! I have two big announcements for you today, and both of them include new Venus: Improbable Dream content! Got you intrigue... Continue reading

  
• Eisai Release - Free Game!
  January 05, 2022 by BorealisGames

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  Today is a big day, gamers! It's Borealis here, to share some awesome news! 2021 brought the arrival of many things; Venus: Improbable Dream made it to PC, Mac and consoles, and I also provided the so... Continue reading

  
• Venus Steam Sale & NEW GAME!
  December 31, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy New Year's Eve, gamers! Borealis here! Did you have a good Christmas? I certainly hope so! On this auspicious day, just as a whole new year of fresh opportunities is about to begin, I have two e... Continue reading

  
• Steam Autumn Sale - 40% Off!
  November 26, 2021 by BorealisGames

  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here, with a treat just for you! As part of the Steam Autumn Sale, Venus: Improbable Dream is now available for a whopping 40% off its usual price! How's that for a grea... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream OUT NOW For Consoles!
  November 12, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Attention, gamers! Borealis here with a big announcement! The day we've been waiting for has finally arrived: Venus: Improbable Dream is now available to buy and play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Serie... Continue reading

  
• Venus Console Release Next Week!
  November 05, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis is here! The release of Venus: Improbable Dream for consoles is growing ever closer, and by this time next week, it'll be in all the online stores for you to enjoy! I'm... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream Halloween Steam Sale!
  October 29, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Halloween weekend, gamers! Borealis here! I've come to sprinkle a little extra pumpkin spice goodness onto your Halloween - Venus: Improbable Dream is now 30% off on Steam until November 1st! If... Continue reading

  
• SECRET PROJECT REVEALED! Venus: Improbable Dream is coming to consoles!
  October 12, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Attention gamers! It's Borealis here with a HUGE announcement! As promised last week, after 5 months of hiding, our secret project is finally ready to unveil to the world! Hang onto your sheet music!... Continue reading

  
• SECRET PROJECT REVEAL OCT 12TH!
  October 08, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  THE TIME HAS COME! Tune in to the Venus: Improbable Dream official Twitter account at 4pm on October 12th for the big unveiling! I'M SO EXCITED! Borealis... Continue reading

  
• MORE New Music & Secret Project News!
  October 01, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, folks! Borealis here! Oh BOY, do I wish I could show you the emails I've had over the last week! They're all to do with my secret project, and while I can't divulge the actual details, I... Continue reading

  
• More Secret Project Previews & New Borealis Music!
  September 24, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, game lovers! Borealis here! I have two fun things to show you this week! One relates to this Venus: Improbable Dream secret project, and the other is a brand new song from yours truly! L... Continue reading

  
• 6 Month Anniversary Soon, & An Emotional Secret Revealed
  September 17, 2021 by BorealisGames

  Hello everyone! Borealis here, with something important to say. This Sunday, September 19th , will mark 6 months since Venus: Improbable Dream’s release on Steam, Itchio and Game Jolt! I’m so plea... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream Secret Project ARTWORK SNEAK PEEK!
  September 03, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here with an exclusive gift for you all! It certainly is a happy Friday! Last week, I mentioned that I'm currently unable to share anything to do with the secret project... Continue reading

  
• BOO! Missed Me? Updates & New Song Release!
  August 27, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here! Bet you thought I'd all but disappeared, didn't you? NOT the case! I'm sorry that updates/news has been scarce over the last month or so, and there's exactly one r... Continue reading

  
• Secret Project #2 REVEALED! Upcoming Visual Novel Soundtrack!
  July 16, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Yo gamers! Borealis here! In my last devlog, I unveiled one of the secret projects I've been working on - the vocal cover I'd recorded for the 'A Whisker Away' AMV. This week, you're getting another t... Continue reading

  
• Secret Project UNVEILED! "A Whisker Away" AMV!
  July 02, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis is here to bust the doors wide open on one of my aforementioned secret projects! Remember I said that I'd provided an English translation and vocals for a song that would feature... Continue reading

  
• Secret Borealis Projects [Partially] Revealed!
  June 18, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Greetings, gamers! Borealis here! You’d be forgiven for thinking that things are very quiet here on the Borealis front, but I can prove you wrong! For various reasons, I’m unable to fully share th... Continue reading

  
• Happy Pride Month + Character Coming-Out Party!
  June 04, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hello my rainbow gamers! Borealis here! Pride Month 2021 has begun, and in the spirit of celebration, I'd like to officially announce a little secret of mine - Kudo-sensei is Venus: Improbable Dream's... Continue reading

  
• Mental Health Awareness Week!
  May 14, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Long time no speak, you lovely lot! It's Borealis here! I know we had a little quiet spell here, but Venus: Improbable Dream is still very much alive and kicking, and here's why! Firstly, we just enjo... Continue reading

  
• Karaoke Competition!
  April 16, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis is back with a fun question for you all! Venus: Improbable Dream has a huge focus on celebrating the power of music, and in that spirit, I've come up with an idea for a competitio... Continue reading

  
• Got Some Hot Tea To Spill? I Wanna Hear It!
  April 02, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! It's Borealis here with a mission especially for you! I've been so happy to watch the feedback for Venus: Improbable Dream's full release starting to roll in over the last two weeks! It's... Continue reading

  
• One Week Later
  March 26, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! It's Borealis here. It's been a week since Venus: Improbable Dream hit the stores, and while I've been enjoying promoting the release, I've been thinking about a lot of things! Firstly, I'... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream Full Game Out Now!
  March 19, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  It's Borealis here, with some amazing news! The day we've all been waiting for has arrived - Venus: Improbable Dream's full game is now available to buy! You can find it right here on the game's Itch... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream Full Release - March 19th!
  March 12, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  It's Borealis here, and you read that right, folks! I'm incredibly happy to be able to announce that Venus: Improbable Dream will officially be releasing on March 19th! The full game will soon be your... Continue reading

  
• Third Short Story - Kudo-Sensei & Kakeru!
  March 05, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  It's Friday once again, and Borealis is here! I hope you're all excited for the weekend! To kickstart it with some Venus: Improbable Dream fun, I've written the third and final short story, although I... Continue reading

  
• Second Short Story - Haruka & Parents!
  February 26, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday everyone! It's Borealis! I hope you're all doing well and excited for Venus: Improbable Dream's release! This week, I've got a new short story for you, written by myself and exploring the... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream Has Come To Steam!
  February 19, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! It's Borealis here with good news! Clearly, we're all Itch.io lovers here, but if you prefer to buy your games on Steam, then buckle up, because Venus: Improbable Dream has just made it to... Continue reading

  
• Competition Results & First Short Story!
  February 12, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Borealis here, and it's Friday - you know what that means! This week, I ran a very special competition exclusively for members of the Music Club - the Venus: Improbable Dream mailing list - and their... Continue reading

  
• Competition! YOU Name Two Characters!
  February 05, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis here! That's right, I have a competition for you! I'm giving you the opportunity to choose the official first names of Mr and Mrs Akane, Kakeru's parents! You'll be able to su... Continue reading

  
• Venus: Improbable Dream x Doki Doki Literature Club!
  January 29, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis here! You read that title correctly! This week, I decided to make a special video as a bit of fun to entertain you guys while the game is coming along. In the spirit of crossov... Continue reading

  
• Official Mailing List Has Launched! Sign Up Now!
  January 25, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Monday everyone! It's Borealis! With the start of a new week, I have some great news for you! Venus: Improbable Dream has just launched an official mailing list! If you sign up today, you'll... Continue reading

  
• Intro Video Blooper Reel!
  January 22, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here! I hope you're ready to laugh, because for this week's devlog, I'm treating you to a compilation of silly bloopers from when I was recording my commentary for the... Continue reading

  
• Q&A Devlog With Borealis!
  January 15, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey everyone! It's Borealis! As promised, today is our exclusive Q&A session, where I answer questions from various places about the full release of Venus: Improbable Dream!  Sit back, relax and... Continue reading

  
• Exclusive Q&A Session! I Want YOUR Questions!
  January 11, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis here! Want some more exclusive info about Venus: Improbable Dream? I'll be doing a Q&A devlog this Friday, January 15th, right here on Itch.io, and I want YOU guys to ask me wha... Continue reading

  
• Game Intro Video Narrated By Me - Borealis!
  January 08, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here! This week's devlog comes in the form of a brand new video! If you haven't played the Venus: Improbable Dream demo yet, or you're just unsure of what the game wi... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #22!
  January 01, 2021 by BorealisGames

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  Happy 2021, gamers! Borealis here! It’s finally January, and it’s time to wave goodbye to the weirdness that was 2020 and look to the future! To start your year off with some fun, I’ve got the... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #21!
  December 28, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis is back! After taking a break to enjoy Christmas, I'm here to fill your post-festivities lull with some fun! Let's take a look at the next three tracks from the Venus: Improbabl... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #20!
  December 21, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Merry almost Christmas everyone! Borealis here! It's the start of the festive week, and to kick it off, I have three more tracks from the Venus: Improbable Dream soundtrack for you! The video below... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #19!
  December 18, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey everyone! Borealis here! It's getting closer and closer to Christmas, but if you're sick of hearing festive songs, then look no further, because it's time for more Venus: Improbable Dream soundtr... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #18!
  December 14, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! It's Borealis! Time for the next three tracks, and I hope you're enjoying the videos that come along with these devlogs! Click the one below to hear the songs I'll talk about in this edi... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #17!
  December 11, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday everyone! Borealis here. It's time for another three tracks from the Venus: Improbable Dream soundtrack! Check out the video below to listen as you read! Let's get into it. -- Hokago T... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #16!
  December 07, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Monday! It's Borealis here! It's time to jump back into the Venus: Improbable Dream soundtrack with the next three songs! The video below has all the audio you need. Let's go! -- Seijo Seijo... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #15!
  December 04, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hello everyone! Borealis here. It's time for the next three tracks of the Venus: Improbable Dream soundtrack, with all the insider gossip! Click the video below to hear them! Let's jump in! -- Thin... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #14!
  November 30, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  What’s up, everyone? Borealis here! It’s time for the next soundtrack preview, so buckle up and get ready to enjoy the next three tracks! Click the video below to hear them. Here we go~ -- Kano... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #13!
  November 27, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! It's Borealis here! You're in luck! For the next group of devlogs, I've decided to give you guys an exclusive look at ALL 34 TRACKS on the Venus: Improbable Dream soundtrack, with sneak... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #12!
  November 23, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Monday! Borealis here! It's the start of another week, but let's beat those Monday blues with another devlog! This is the last in our character exploration series, and focuses on Kakeru's dad... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #11!
  November 20, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, gamers! Borealis here! As we get ready for the weekend, we continue our in depth exploration of the Venus: Improbable Dream characters! This time, we're moving onto Kakeru's parents, s... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #10!
  November 16, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Yo gamers! Borealis here. It’s Monday, which means you need a bit of fun to get you through the day, right? Well, look no further! We’re exploring Kudo-sensei’s character today , and his journ... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #9!
  November 13, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday the 13th, gamers! Borealis here. In today's devlog, we're exploring the character of Matsumoto-sensei, Kakeru's homeroom teacher! Enjoy! -- Matsumoto-sensei is the first character you... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #8!
  November 09, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Monday everyone! Borealis here. In today's devlog, we're exploring the character of Fujiwara Haruka in more depth than Venus: Improbable Dream's demo provides! -- When Kakeru first meets Haruka... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #7!
  November 06, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy Friday, peeps! Borealis here! It's time for the next exclusive devlog, and the first one in the mini-series of exploring the main characters of Venus: Improbable Dream in more detail! Today's... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #6
  November 02, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey everyone! Borealis here! It's time for the next episode, featuring a special guest in the form of my good friend and Venus: Improbable Dream collaborator - Yui! Enjoy this exclusive devlog writt... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #5!
  October 30, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Happy almost Halloween, gamers! Borealis here! Before you all go off carving pumpkins and eating candy, here's today's Venus: Improbable Dream devlog! In this episode, I bring you up to the present... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #4!
  October 26, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis here! It's time for episode 4 of my behind the scenes devlog series! This time, we journey into 2019 to take a good look at the creation of Venus: Improbable Dream's soundtrack,... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #3!
  October 23, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis here again! It's time for the third episode of my exclusive devlogs! This time, let's continue our character development with Haruka! Enjoy! __ 2018 Part 2 Having sorted out K... Continue reading

  
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #2!
  October 19, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey gamers! Borealis here! Here's episode two of my exclusive behind the scenes devlogs! This time, we're heading into 2018, where some real progression is made! Enjoy~ __ 2018 2017 went by pretty... Continue reading
• Behind The Scenes Devlog #1!
  October 16, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Borealis here! It's time for the first instalment of the behind the scenes devlogs I promised in my last update! I'll post them twice a week, and today's edition focuses on the background of my inte... Continue reading

  
• Upcoming Exclusive Dev Logs & More!
  October 12, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hi everyone! Borealis back again! As you may know, we recently celebrated World Mental Health Day on Oct 10th, and it tied in greatly with the themes of Venus: Improbable Dream. Our protagonist, Kak... Continue reading

  
• Kickstarter Failed, But The Future Is Still Bright
  October 07, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hi everyone, Borealis here. It's with a somewhat heavy heart that I tell you that the Kickstarter for Venus: Improbable Dream has failed to reach its goal, leaving the project unfunded . It's a real... Continue reading
• Progress Update, Podcast Appearance & Youtube Let's Plays!
  September 24, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hey everyone! Borealis here! Since my last update, I've been very busy both promoting Venus: Improbable Dream and working hard to complete it, and things are going well so far. If you're wondering w... Continue reading
• Kickstarter Has Launched!
  September 09, 2020 by BorealisGames

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  Hi everyone, Borealis here! The Kickstarter for Venus: Improbable Dream began two days ago, and it's going great so far! If you've played the demo and like what you've seen, please consider supportin... Continue reading