Nearly three weeks ago, the alpha for Shining Shattering Sky ~ Reverie of Breaking Unreality was released for players to try out. Since then, development has progressed smoothly, and as of this writing, 80% of the first entire “dream” of the game has been finished. This game had a much different development workflow ever sinceContinue reading “Development of Shining Shattering Sky ~ Reverie of Breaking Unreality Going Smooth, First Part of the Game Nearly Complete”
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Available Where Sold: The Numerous Marketplaces Where Drillimation Sells Stuff
The very first marketplace that Drillimation sold their products to was itch.io. That was in 2019 when the demo for Chuhou Joutai released. The following year, Drillimation began opening up in other places, including Steam and Patreon. Most recently in 2024, products began being sold at a local anime convention. What do we mostly sell?Continue reading “Available Where Sold: The Numerous Marketplaces Where Drillimation Sells Stuff”
Things in My Hands in All Places
I have multiple things that I hold onto when I travel, whether locally or abroad. I have at least four things on hand when I go out of the studio. My wallet, which houses my driver’s license, credit cards, and other important things, and my phone. And as a way to entertain myself, my MP3Continue reading “Things in My Hands in All Places”
What It’s Like to Skip an Anime Fest
Over the weekend, I would have been at a local anime convention named Erie Anime Fest. I’ve exhibited at that con four times over the past year and a half. Well, it was not “Anime Fest” this time around – the schedule was changed to something I had nothing I could present. As we firstContinue reading “What It’s Like to Skip an Anime Fest”
August 2025 Monthly Digest
Tomorrow is a day I would normally be at Erie Anime Fest, but the schedule was changed and I’m not going there. I’m just hoping Anime Fest returns this November. Also, we reached that time of the year again – summer is starting to come to an end and everyone will be going back toContinue reading “August 2025 Monthly Digest”
Greeting New Fans at Conventions
In five days, I would normally be at a little convention in my hometown called Erie Anime Fest. At first, after the last one in March, I was getting prepared for the next one this upcoming weekend, but the schedule was changed to something that’s off-topic for me in its place. My blood boiled, andContinue reading “Greeting New Fans at Conventions”
Shining Shattering Sky ~ Reverie of Breaking Unreality Enters Alpha Testing
About Drillimation Systems, the studio perhaps best known for games such as the Chuhou Joutai trilogy, Touhou Project NES Demakes, and Mythos of Phantasmagoria, formally announces that their next project, Shining Shattering Sky ~ Reverie of Breaking Unreality, has entered alpha testing, allowing players to provide their feedback and improve the game. Shining Shattering SkyContinue reading “Shining Shattering Sky ~ Reverie of Breaking Unreality Enters Alpha Testing”
How Things Changed After Yuugiku Kanbe’s Scent Spelled Bad Influence on Drillimation’s Fanbase
On Friday, July 25, 2025, Drillimation Systems will launch the demo for their newest game Shining Shattering Sky ~ Reverie of Breaking Unreality. Their previous game, Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity launched over three months ago. They received a lot of feedback from Studio Emiko and players pointing out non-gameplay flaws including characters,Continue reading “How Things Changed After Yuugiku Kanbe’s Scent Spelled Bad Influence on Drillimation’s Fanbase”
Work Becomes Boring Without Music
How long does it take for Drillimation Systems to make a game? It varies depending on the size and scope. And it’s not just games that I make – I also make the associated assets, including music and graphics. On average, a simple Drillimation game spends a few months, but if the game is aContinue reading “Work Becomes Boring Without Music”
Shining Shattering Sky Demo Nearly Complete, Debugging Work Left in the Works
After a month and a half of work, Drillimation can confirm that the demo for their newest game Shining Shattering Sky ~ Reverie of Breaking Unreality is nearly complete, with the Free Play and multiplayer modes left on the list. Drillimation hopes to have the demo out either by next Friday or the week after,Continue reading “Shining Shattering Sky Demo Nearly Complete, Debugging Work Left in the Works”
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