Katawa Shoujo

This seems to have been missed, so: after five years in development, the independently produced visual novel Katawa Shoujo was released on January 4, 2012. It's a bittersweet moment for ren'ai fans: though the game has been very well-received, the creation process was so difficult and draining that the development team has dissolved. (They've open the possibility of reuniting for another project in the future, but there are no solid plans.) The game's dev blog has chronicled the experience of making an indie game with a large staff for the past few years, and the past week has been devoted to reflections, memories, and acknowledgments. Those interested in knowing the trials and tribulations that come with a large project might find it interesting.