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We are an international
game development studio focusing on fairy-tale-inspired otome visual novels.

Our games feature spirited heroines and sensual male leads, all of whom carry deep secrets. We blend romantic plots with fairy-tale settings, including magic, martial arts, and mystical places.The thread that binds them all together is hope. Hope for a better future, hope for a life well-lived, and hope for that stubborn ML to finally smooch the FMC!

Nozomu:
School Daze

Nozomu: School Daze is a slice-of-life, romantic visual novel set in the blended setting of fantasy and modern life of Nozomu. Join Sari as she tries to take the most important university exam of her life, but keeps getting thwarted by those stupid boys! Find more info about N:SD here!

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A stylized game logo on a white background reading Fond Familiar.

Fond Familiar

Follow Melanie as she tries to navigate both new relationships and old — none of which she remembers. Find more info about Fond Familiar on our games page!

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Maroon Ink Studio: Games

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Maroon Ink Studio: Contact

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Maroon Ink Studio: Streaming Guidelines

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Streaming Policy & Guidelines

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Can I stream your entire game and make money off the videos?
Yes, please!
Can I record content from your games and post them as Let's Plays? Can I place ads on these uploads?
Yes! But please do add some creative value of your own - we do not endorse "commentary-free" or "silent playthroughs."
We also require a working link to the game in the description of your video, which can be found on our Steam Page.How can I use music from your games?
You may only use music from the games in live streams, Let's Plays or other recordings, or videos featuring the game. No other use is allowed.
Do you have any press kits with screenshots, assets, and other materials I can use to make my videos?
We do!
Can I join your press list to get press releases and other updates?
Yes!
You can also sign up for our newsletter for exclusive studio updates.Disclaimer
We are not affiliated with any persons using this policy; these guidelines are free for all to use. We reserve the right to remove content that is against these rules.
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Maroon Ink Studio: About

Our Team

DaCeroNine ~ Artist

Born in Mexico and raised across many horizons, Cero is a devotee of comics, anime, and all things feline. Passionate in every endeavor, he dreams of grand adventures and lives to share those stories with the world.

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Mari ~ Artist

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Caitlin ~ Art Director

American artist and writer based in the Rocky Mountain region, Caitlin Dumas has a passion for character-driven drama, comic-style art, and grounded stories. She has multiple past and present story projects as well as a comic in development.

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Cass ~ Writer

Primarily a fanfiction writer, Cass loves to write sweeping romances that don't shy away from difficult topics, such as toxic relationships or mental health struggles. Cass also writes short and long memoir about raising children in the Pacific NW.

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