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Tactical RPG Dark Deity 2 Brings the Battle to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Xbox and PlayStation fans of tactical RPGs will have reason to celebrate this week. Dark Deity 2 from developer Sword & Axe LLC made its way onto Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 yesterday, November 7th. Dark Deity 2 is the sequel to the 2021 indie gem, Dark Deity. The series draws heavy influe… Read More »- Article
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Persona Live 2026: Awakenings Concert Sets the Stage on January 24th
Good news, Persona music fans! SEGA and Atlus have announced that the Persona Live 2026: Awakenings Concert will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on January 24th, 2026. The event will feature live performances of iconic tracks from Persona 5 and Persona 3 Reload by various… Read More »- Article
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Prison Break RPG Back to the Dawn Coming to Switch, Switch 2, PS5
Back to the Dawn, a pixel-art prison escape, survival RPG, will make its way to Nintendo consoles early next year, on March 5th, 2026, and PlayStation 5 on an unspecified date. The game was released for PC and Xbox systems in July of this year. As far as RPGs go, it features a unique and intriguing… Read More »- Review
Syberia – Remastered
Earlier this year, I wrote glowingly about the overhauled remake of late director-designer Benoît Sokal’s Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy and how it surpassed the sum of its parts to epitomize the pulpy, Vernian adventure I’d always been seeking. Naturally, I was excited to embark on Sokal’s larger… Read More »- Feature
RPGFan Music of the Year 2023
If you were surprised when we published our Music of the Year 2024 feature in September 2025, then buckle up! Our Music of the Year 2023 feature was partially put together on time, but numerous other site projects kept us from being able to complete it. At the time, few team members were able to con… Read More »- Article
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Retro Encounter 472 – Final Fantasy Tactics Revisited
What we need is Retro Encounter and a way to listen. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, we revisit one of the host’s favorites: Final Fantasy Tactics. Three veterans and one newcomer discuss the job system, combat, death sounds, and that excellent story. How does the new version stack up to… Read More »- Article
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Persona 3 Reload Adds Eight Songs Via Free Update
Atlus has released a patch for Persona 3 Reload that adds music tracks from the original Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES. Eight tracks have been added in all, and feature vocal tracks from singer Yumi Kawamura. Kawamura is the original vocalist for Persona 3. Players can set any of the newly added… Read More »- Article
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Square Enix Releases New Amazon-Exclusive Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy Tactics Apparel
Square Enix has revealed a new line of gaming apparel for both Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. In collaboration with Amazon and as part of the games’ recent releases, players can purchase the clothing line at the conglomerate’s digital storefro… Read More »- Article
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Raidou Remastered Demo is Out Today for PS5, Switch 2, and PC
Developer Atlus has announced that the free demo of Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is out today, November 5th, for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC. The PC demo was released a day earlier via Steam. Players can experience the story of Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha XIV up to Epis… Read More »- Review
Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
The modern CRPG revival shows no sign of slowing down, and Spiderweb Software’s latest remaster keeps the momentum going. To mark the 25th anniversary of Avernum 4, founder and lead developer Jeff Vogel is revisiting the classic with an updated edition packed with new features and a refreshed interf… Read More »- Review
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
I can’t claim to have played them all, but out of those I played, there has yet to be a Falcom game I dislike. From excellent gameplay mechanics to likeable characters and heartfelt stories, there’s always some aspect of a Falcom game I enjoy. This hasn’t changed with my playthrough of Ys vs. Trails… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
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Random Encounter 334 – A Swing and a Hit, A Swing and a Miss
On this week’s Random Encounter, we are looking at sequels both past and present! First up, Zach is here with his thoughts about the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. While DQ I could have done with a few fewer “enhancements,” it sounds like the new expanded story and features have made DQ II in… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 11/2/25
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: a balanced slate of remasters and brand-new games. This is a good week if you feel like checking out European classics or, as is usual, the latest JRPGs. If neither area is your bag… well, congrats on saving money! But stick around regardless because where… Read More »Music Review
SQ Swing
As one of the final entries in Square Enix’s “SQ” album series, SQ Swing is a swingin’ thing. As I dug into this album, I found some startlingly impressive tracks. I also found some weak arrangements and some frustrating repeats. I also noticed a lack of cohesion in the “swing” theme. Not every one… Read More »Article
Crusaders of Chaotic Kindness Extra Life 2025 Weekend Charity Marathon 10/30-11/2
If we have learned anything from RPGs, it’s that the kindness of strangers goes a long way to saving the world. And I can’t stress enough that this ideology also applies to real life as well. Extra Life has helped children’s hospitals all over the world since its inception in 2008, and this year RPG… Read More »- Article
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The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls Blends Action RPG and Big Adventure in Style
It is a personal pet peeve of mine when games are purely marketed as “it’s like [game you like] and [game you know of], with a touch of [game your friend keeps telling you to play],” since it does a disservice to the upcoming title. So, thankfully, while The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls developers, Lu… Read More »- Feature
Our Favorite Spooky RPG Settings
I don’t really like haunted houses or jump scares. But you know what I do love? A good spooky RPG setting. A lot of our staff feels the same, so we decided to put together a list of our favorite “spooky” settings in RPGs! You’ll see some you’ll expect, some you might not, and everything in between.… Read More »- Review
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
“I’m going to try one more time, Bill,” my grandma says, undeterred by her bad RNG, walking into the dungeon once again and all the way to that chest that might have the Death Necklace. As my grandpa flips back a page in his thick, well-loved Dragon Warrior GameFAQs printed walkthrough, he smiles ba… Read More »- Article
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Action RPG Loulan: The Cursed Sand Revealed
Chinese indie developer ChillyRoom has unveiled the first look at Loulan: The Cursed Sand in a new action-packed trailer. This title is supported by PlayStation as part of the China Hero Project, and is set to release in the future for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. As… Read More »- Article
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Aeruta Opens the Bakery on November 5th
Developer FromDawn Games and publisher Gravity Game Arise have announced that Aeruta will be leaving early access and officially launching on November 5th for PC via Steam. The dungeon exploration and shop management RPG first opened its doors on May 15th, 2024. Check out the clip for a preview of t… Read More »- Article
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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed to 2026
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have announced that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed to 2026. According to the publisher, the team needs additional time to optimize the game’s performance on the new console, as this marks the first time Elden Ring will appear on a N… Read More »- Feature
Retro Encounter Final Thoughts – Star Ocean: The Second Story
Rob White Star Ocean: The Second Story is, at least in my opinion, up there as one of the PlayStation-era’s best RPGs. The game just has so many brilliant qualities—the action-oriented combat, the cast of unique and compelling party members which you have to chose between, the fascinating blend of f… Read More »- Review
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo
When a game opens with the statement, “Do not attempt to reenact extreme and/or depressing events or performances depicted,” you know you’re in for a conflicting experience. In good faith, this warning is entirely justified, but the choice of the word “depressing” as opposed to a word like “violent”… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 10/26/25
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: more games than you can shake a stick at! Okay, I can finally cross that cliche off the bucket list. But really, it’s a crowded field this week; from the return of old standbys to the debut of potential new favorites, I wouldn’t be surprised if the titles he… Read More »- Article
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Rhythm RPG Away From Home Launches October 27th
Away From Home, a new rhythm-based RPG, is set for an upcoming release. Cameron Smith-Randick, owner of indie outfit Squishy, has announced the game will arrive on PC on October 27th. A trailer for the game dropped earlier this year, showcasing its visuals and gameplay. You can check it out below.… Read More »Twitch
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