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”

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”

Ranking Every Digital Homicide Game with the AVGN’S 💩 Scale

Digital Homicide is considered by many to be one of the worst game developers in the world. They gained their infamy by releasing sixty shovelware games and attacking those who criticized them. They only gained their notoriety after Jim Sterling reviewed their game The Slaughtering Grounds and started what I just mentioned. Their downfall wouldContinue reading “Ranking Every Digital Homicide Game with the AVGN’S 💩 Scale”