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Golden Oldies: Our 25 Favorite “Old” Characters in RPGs
I just turned 40 this year. In JRPG terms, I died at least five years ago. But alas, I live! All joking aside, as a staff we make fun of what constitutes an “old” character in RPGs, so we decided to get together and write about some of our favorites! Who did we miss? Are we all just impossibly old?… Read More »- Review
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
The Digimon anime franchise will always hold a special place in my heart: I grew up watching the shows and found their stories about the importance of bonds and connections to be genuinely heartfelt. While the plots lean towards a younger audience, there’s also a universal and timeless quality. My e… Read More »Article
International Podcast Day 2025: Twelve Months of Podcast Highlights
There are a lot of odd “holidays” now — no offense to anyone celebrating Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day — we sure are a fan of International Podcast Day! Like I did last year, I wanted to highlight some highlights from our three podcasts over the last twelve months for International Podcast Day 2025. Th… Read More »- Music Review
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Original Soundtrack [7 CD Set]
Suikoden II is one of my favourite games of all time and was the first game in the series I played. When the remaster of I and II was announced, I was thrilled. Not only would I get the chance to play through II again after a long time, but I could finally experience the first game too. I spent year… Read More »- Article
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Parasite Mutant Revives the Legacy of Parasite Eve, Releases 2026
It’s not Square Enix bringing good news for Parasite Eve fans this time, but another team altogether. Developer IceSitruuna has announced Parasite Mutant, an anime-styled sci-fi horror RPG clearly inspired by Square’s first M-rated title. The game is set to release in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC v… Read More »- Article
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Demo for 80s-Inspired Kingdom of Night Now Available
Five years after celebrating a successful Kickstarter, Kingdom of Night is finally here! Well, we at least have a demo to play, since the full release of Kingdom of Night on PC is still planned for Q4. The demo is live on Steam, offering players a full vertical slice that delivers an authentic taste… Read More »- Article
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New Monster Hunter Stories 3 Trailer Showcases Soaring Story
Capcom has released a new extended trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, set to release on March 13th, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The trailer came via Capcom’s official broadcast at Tokyo Game Show. It frames the narrative for t… Read More »- Article
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Gets New Modes, Language Support, and More in November
Capcom has announced that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy will receive a free major update on November 19th, adding a Gallery Mode, new ways to experience the game, alongside localisation support in two new languages. The announcement came via the Capcom Online Program broadcast for the ongoing… Read More »- Article
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Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 3 to Bring FFXIV Collab on September 29th
Capcom has announced that the free Title Update 3 for Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on September 29th. The update centres on a large-scale collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV, bringing fan-favourite boss Omega Planetes to the world of Wilds. It will also introduce the Dark Knight and the Pi… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 331 – Silksong Will Be Released When Hades Freezes Over!
On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re chatting about one of the biggest indie releases of the year! Boy, between Silksong and Hades II, September has been quite a month for indie games. Everyone here at RPGFan has been eagerly awaiting the full release of Hades II since its Early Access release las… Read More »Feature
Crowdfunding Chronicles: Pink Noise
Back in the glory days of Blockbuster Video, I absolutely rented some tapes that turned out to be real stinkers. Thankfully, I never watched anything that made me fear for my life, unlike the cast of this upcoming episodic visual novel.- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 9/28/25
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we stand at a crossroads. One path leads to the magical, politically dense world of Ivalice, while the other disappears into the concrete jungle that is Tokyo. And then there is yet another road, one likely far less trodden, that leads to the castle of a cou… Read More »- Article
- Preview
TGS 2025 – Nioh 3 Hands-On Preview: Going the Distance With the Takeda Shingen
Koei Tecmo has a lot of swords in their arsenal. Amongst their massive zone at Tokyo Game Show 2025, they featured demos of the soon-to-be-released Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, developed by KT’s AAA Games Studio, and Ninja Gaiden 4, developed by Team Ninja. But what drew me was Team Ninja’s… Read More »- Article
- Preview
TGS 2025 – Professor Layton and The New World of Steam Hands-On Preview: Elementary, My Dear Luke…
It’s hard to believe the last Professor Layton game, Layton’s Mystery Journey, released in 2017. It feels like we’ve been waiting ages for his return, and at TGS 2025 I was getting some déjà vu seeing another demo for the 2026-slated Professor Layton and The New World of Steam. Unlike the TGS 2024 d… Read More »- Article
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TGS 2025 – Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Hands-On Preview: Mine Gaiden
Does the name Yoshitaka Mine mean anything to you? Longtime players of the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series will no doubt recognize Mine as the businessman-turned-steely yakuza antagonist of Yakuza 3 from way back in 2009. However, when SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios announced Yakuza Kiwami 3,… Read More »Music Review
Across the Kosmos ~ Xenosaga Piano Collection
I have dreamt of the day Xenosaga got its own piano collection. Thanks to Wayô Records, Benyamin Nuss, and many others, that day has arrived. And it arrived with some extra perks! Across the Kosmos ~ Xenosaga Piano Collection is a follow-up of sorts to Across the Worlds ~ Chrono Cross Wayô Piano Col… Read More »- Article
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TGS 2025 – Monster Hunter Stories 3 Hands-On Preview: Soaring to New Heights
Like many of you, I’ve been hunting monsters in Capcom’s beloved action series for several generations—but I’ll admit I’ve skimped on riding those monsters. The turn-based, more cutesy Monster Hunter subseries, Monster Hunter Stories, recently expanded its audience beyond the 3DS with the enhanced r… Read More »- Article
- Preview
TGS 2025 – People of Note Hands-On Preview: A Rock’Em Sock’Em Roleplay
Courtesy of the fine folk at Annapurna Interactive, I got to sit down for the Tokyo Game Show demo of the recently announced People of Note, developer Iridium Studios’ upcoming music-centric RPG. It’s not just a punny title—People of Note follows Cadence, a floundering popstar on a journey across th… Read More »- Review
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
For years, I’ve felt a palpable sense of FOMO regarding Nihon Falcom’s Trails / Kiseki series. Many of my peers are avid fans of it, and their praise inevitably left me with a voice inside my head yelling to stop dawdling and see what all the hype is about. As a longtime sucker for a good JRPG and a… Read More »- Article
- News
Celebrate 10 Years of Undertale with the Definitive Piano Collections Box Set
The beloved indie game Undertale turned 10 years old this past September 15th, and what better way to celebrate this marvelous anniversary than by replaying its music again and again? That’s right, a new vinyl edition of David Peacock’s celebrated arrangement of Toby Fox’s iconic soundtrack is here:… Read More »- Article
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Deus Ex Remastered Releases February 9th, 2026
The action RPG Deus Ex is making a comeback! Deus Ex Remastered was recently unveiled during the Sony State of Play showcase, launching February 9th, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam for $29.99 USD. Fans who pre-order will receive a 10% discount. Deus Ex Rem… Read More »- Article
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Nioh 3 Brings Warring Shoguns, Furious Swordplay Next February
Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja have announced that their action RPG Nioh 3 will launch on February 6th, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The announcement came via a new story trailer at the latest Sony State of Play, depicting jealousy between two brothers across Japan’s storied past.… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 469 – Yoko Taro Encounter
Women, children, the elderly…doesn’t matter. If you listen to Retro Encounter, you’re going to have a good time. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, we dive into the wild and wacky world of Yoko Taro, best known for his work on the NieR and Drakengard franchises. We discuss game design, the… Read More »Article
RGG Studio Releases BTS Video for Stranger Than Heaven
Closing out the RGG Direct 2025, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio offered fans a special look behind the curtain at their next big project, the standalone title Stranger Than Heaven. Check out the clip below: The two-minute, jazz-infused segment presented a series of clips of the development team at work, spann… Read More »- Article
- News
Yami Kids Blends Monster Collecting and Darker Themes Inspired by SMT: DemiKids
There simply isn’t enough crossover between monster collecting games and the aesthetics of games like Shin Megami Tensei. While Atlus themselves had the short-lived DemiKids series, most of the series didn’t come West, and there hasn’t been a new, main game since 2003 in any case! To scratch this ve… Read More »Twitch
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