""As many of you have already suspected, the VNDB.org has lost its founder and soul Yorhel. He will be dearly missed by the moderation team and by the fans of visual novels. He was a great friend and a great boss.""
"The breadth of the VNDB went well beyond release dates, titles, and sub-genres. Entries offer insights into staff, from programmers to voice cast, character breakdowns, average game lengths, commercial availability, and where it ranks among the community."
"Visual novels are a pillar of the video game industry. Many of the biggest studios today began selling their own VNs out of computer shops."
"The accessibility of these games and tool suites like Twine has made VNs especially prevalent in indie games. Resources such as the VNDB is a reason why these games have made so many inroads."
Yoran Heling, known as Yorhel, founded The Visual Novel Database in 2007 to address the lack of information about visual novels. The database has become a vital resource, archiving extensive details about visual novels, including staff, character breakdowns, and adaptations. Visual novels have significantly influenced the gaming industry, with many major studios originating from this genre. The international audience for visual novels has expanded, aided by resources like VNDB. Following Heling's death, moderators are working to preserve the site.
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