Voltage (company)

Voltage Inc (ボルテージ) is a Japanese developer and publisher of interactive story apps, such as visual novels and otome games, for iOS and Android devices. They also develop games with their San Francisco based subsidiary Voltage Entertainment USA.

VOLTAGE Inc.
IndustryVisual Novel
FoundedSeptember 1999
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
SubsidiariesVoltage Entertainment USA
Websitewww.voltage.co.jp/en/

History

The company originated in 1999,[1] based in Tokyo, and began to expand to English-speaking audiences in 2011, releasing English-language versions of their games through the Apple Store and Google Play. They went on to establish a US subsidiary company, Voltage Entertainment USA, in 2012.[2] Expanded versions of several of their games were previously released through GREE, however support for the GREE platform ceased in 2014.[3]

Voltage's American subsidiary, Voltage Entertainment USA, have released adaptations of existing Voltage games which have been localized to appeal to Western audiences. Beginning in 2013 the subsidiary began producing original games marketed directly to their English-speaking audience. By 2014 it was reported that Voltage had an audience of 22 million across all its games.[4] In 2017, Voltage Entertainment USA launched the multi-series app Lovestruck: Choose Your Romance and transitioned its AmeMix series into the app.[5] In July 2020, Voltage Entertainment USA's writing staff went on strike and won increased wages and greater workplace transparency.[6]

Games

YearNameLanguage(s)Genre
2008Celebrity DarlingJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2011Love Letter from Thief XJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2011My Forged WeddingJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2011My Sweet BodyguardJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2011Pirates in LoveJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2012Be My PrincessJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2012Kiss of RevengeJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2012Class Trip CrushJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2012A Knight's DevotionJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2012Seduced in the Sleepless CityJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2012In Your Arms TonightJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2013Metro PD: Close to YouJapanese, EnglishOtome game
201310 Days with My DevilJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2013Our Two Bedroom StoryJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2013Kissed by the Baddest BidderJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2013Serendipity Next DoorJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2013Dreamy Days in West TokyoJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2013Office SecretsJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Star-Crossed MythJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Scandal in the SpotlightJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Sakura Amidst ChaosJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Enchanted in the MoonlightJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Kiss Me on Clover HillJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014True Love Sweet LiesJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Be My Princess 2Japanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Finally, in Love AgainJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014First Love Diaries - A Kiss on the BeachJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014My Wedding and 7 RingsJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2014Her Love in the ForceJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2015Bad Boys Do it BetterJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2015My Last First KissJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2015Butler Until MidnightJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2015Gossip Girl: Style Your LoveJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2016After School AffairsJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2016Era of Samurai: Code of LoveJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2016Liar! Uncover the TruthJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2016Dangerous SeductionJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2017Irresistible MistakesJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2017When Destiny Comes KnockingJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2017Rose in the EmbersJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2017Our Private HomeroomJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2017Kings of ParadiseJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2018In Your Arms Tonight Season 2Japanese, EnglishOtome game
2018Love Brings you HomeJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2018Masquerade KissJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2018A World with(out) YouJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2018Ayakashi: Romance RebornJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2019Romance MD: Always On CallJapanese, EnglishOtome game
2019 Destined Mr.Almost Right Japanese, EnglishOtome Game
2020 Love's Hella Punk Japanese, EnglishOtome Game

Adaptations

YearNameLanguage(s)Adaptation of:
2012My Lover's a ThiefEnglishLove Letter from Thief X
2013My Killer RomanceEnglish10 Days with My Devil
2013White Lies & Sweet NothingsEnglishMy Forged Wedding
2013Knight of My HeartEnglishA Knight's Devotion
2013Intimate BusinessEnglishOffice Secrets
2013Glass Stilettos in ManhattanEnglishSeduced in the Sleepless City
2013To Love & ProtectEnglishMy Sweet Bodyguard

Original titles

YearNameLanguage(s)
2013Speakeasy TonightEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2014Queen's GambitEnglish
2015Astoria: Fate's Kiss[nb 1]English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2016Kisses & CursesEnglish
2016Gangsters in LoveEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2016Castaway! Love's AdventureEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2017Love & LegendsEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2017Starship PromiseEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2017Havenfall Is For LoversEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2018Villainous NightsEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2018Astoria: Lost KissesEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2018Sweet EnchantmentsEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2019Queen of ThievesEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2019Sin With MeEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2019Reigning PassionsEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2020Wicked Lawless LoveEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2020Tales of the WildEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
2020Ever After AcademyEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese

Augmented & Virtual Reality

On January 13, 2017, Voltage Inc. released their first augmented reality title made available to users through the App Store and Google Play, entitled “Let’s Snuggle! AR”. The app is a unique first edition to the company's game portfolio, permitting fans of the Visual Novel romance apps to interact and talk with popular characters in a more personal setting. Following the release and success of the augmented reality app, Voltage Inc. created Voltage VR Inc., a subsidiary of Voltage Inc., dedicated to ensuring and providing fans high quality AR and VR games in the future.

Year Name Language(s) Genre
2017 Let’s Snuggle! AR Japanese, English Augmented Reality
2017 Intimate VR: Eisuke Japanese, English Virtual Reality

Notes

  1. Originally titled Labyrinths of Astoria.

References


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