NEW GAME! THE CHALLENGE STAGE!

(NEW GAME! – THE CHALLENGE STAGE!)

Platform: PlayStation® Vita (PS Vita™)
Publisher / Developer: 5pb. (MAGES.)
Region: Japan
Product code: VLJM-30192
Genre: Adventure / Visual Novel
Release year: 2017

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🎮 What kind of game is it?

NEW GAME! THE CHALLENGE STAGE! is a visual novel–style adventure game based on the popular NEW GAME! anime and manga series.

The game focuses on the daily work and personal growth of the characters at Eagle Jump, the in-universe game development studio, delivering a relaxed slice-of-life experience rather than action-heavy gameplay.

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🕹️ Gameplay overview

• Story-driven visual novel

  • Read dialogue and progress through chapters

• Light player choices

  • Influence character-focused scenes and outcomes

• Strong emphasis on:

  • Workplace comedy

  • Character relationships

  • Fan service for series fans

• Fully voiced in Japanese

⚠️ The game is entirely in Japanese and heavily text-based.

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🌍 Region & compatibility

• PS Vita is region-free

• This Japanese version (VLJM-30192) works on all PS Vita systems worldwide

• A Japanese PSN account may be required only for:

  • DLC

  • Updates

• Physical cartridge plays without restriction

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⭐ Why it’s notable

• Faithful adaptation of a popular slice-of-life anime

• One of the later anime tie-in releases on PS Vita

• Enjoyed mainly for its characters and atmosphere rather than gameplay depth

• Complements the Limited Edition for collectors

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📌 Who should consider it?

• Fans of NEW GAME!

• PS Vita collectors of Japan-only titles

• Players comfortable reading Japanese