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Hades II Gets Major Update; New Characters and Third Region Added
On its sixth month in Early Access, Hades II has received its first major update. This huge “Olympic” update adds macOS support (Apple M1 or later). Supergiant Games has also introduced new story content, characters, animal familiars, two returning Gods (Athena and Dionysus), more challenges, a new… Read More »- Article
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Slated for Spring 2025; Cast Unveiled
Considering Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is its very first game, developer Sandfall Interactive’s sure going all out in the voice acting department. The studio has announced a star-studded English voice cast in their latest trailer, showcasing notable actors and actresses such as Charlie Cox, Andy Se… Read More »- Article
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Arrives February 14th, 2025
Save the date on Valentine’s Day! Publisher NIS America and developer Nihon Falcom have announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II is coming to the West on February 14th, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It’s m… Read More »- Article
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Accessibility Features Revealed
Developer BioWare recently revealed Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s accessibility features in a blog post. While such options are nothing new to gaming, they’ve improved immensely over the years, making the hobby more friendly to all walks of life than ever before. Regardless of skill level or ability,… Read More »- Article
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Pokémon Leak Spills Details on Gen 10, Scrapped Designs, and More
Game Freak is not having a good week. The Pokémon developer was recently hit with a severe hack, leaking everything from employee information, scrapped Pokémon designs, future movie/game plans and even hints about the Switch successor. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg! You could say the hack w… Read More »- Article
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership Details Revealed in New Trailers
Nintendo has released three small teasers and an overview trailer for its upcoming game Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Launching November 7th on Nintendo Switch, the game will be the first entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG franchise since 2015. Scroll below for all four of the latest on Mario… Read More »- Article
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Ys X: Nordics Demo Available Now
The Steam Next Fest is a time where many games give players the chance to try them early. Just in time for the event, Ys X: Nordics has its own demo available now! Good news: it isn’t just Steam players who get to try the game early; the demo is also available on PlayStation 4 and 5 and Nintendo Swi… Read More »- Article
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HYKE: Northern Light(s) Theme Song Sets the Tone
Announced during this year’s Tokyo Game Show, HYKE: Northern Light(s) is shaping up to be a visually impressive pixel-art action RPG. With the main heroine, Hyke, searching for her lost mother in a post-apocalyptic world, the story is looking to tug at the heartstrings. To drive that home, publisher… Read More »- Article
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Retro Encounter 439 – Kingdom Hearts II Part I
In the night I hear ’em talk / The coldest story ever told Kingdom Hearts II, one of the most celebrated sequels in the Square Enix catalog, finally gets an episode (the first of two!) on Retro Encounter. Within, we discuss the game’s dynamic combat, the earnestly made Disney worlds, and plenty abou… Read More »- Feature
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Interview with Producer Shinichi Tatsuke
At the end of this month, Square Enix will publish a full-scale remake of a classic SaGa title, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. Alongside our hands-on preview based on the available demo, which gave fans a glimpse of what this remake offers, we had the opportunity to present questions to Shi… Read More »- Review
Ys X: Nordics
I’ve had a very on/off relationship with the Ys series. While I enjoy the vast majority of the entries I’ve played, I would only describe myself a peripheral fan. My overall experience with it has never been bad, and occasionally it’s been great, but only Oath in Felghana struck a significant chord… Read More »- Article
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Random Encounter 307 – Social Links to the Past
On this episode of Random Encounter, two first-timers are joining us to chat about two of the year’s biggest games! First up, Zek is joined by Zach to rave about Atlus’ latest RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. Known for the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, Metaphor offers a brand-new world full of al… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 10/13/24
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: a major MMO makes its console debut, while a crop of promising new (and old) games make a bid for your wallets. Not every week’s lineup can boast of a surefire mega-hit, but we’re all too happy to cast the spotlight on as many RPGs and adventure titles as we… Read More »- Review
Fate/stay night Remastered
Fate/stay night is where Type-Moon’s prolific and popular multimedia Fate franchise began. Originally an adult (read: hentai) visual novel released in 2004, an updated version called Fate/stay night Réalta Nua was released a few years later with additional content and the hentai scenes replaced by n… Read More »- Review
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
For many of us, playing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom feels like finding an old photo album full of cherished memories. I first encountered the Zelda franchise upon the release of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and the series had already entertained countless early adopters. For me… Read More »- Article
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TMNT: Splintered Fate Launches for PC November 6th; Demo Now Available
In celebration of Steam Next Fest, publisher Super Evil Megacorp has revealed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate will make its way to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on November 6th. A free demo of the rogue-like action game is already available for download, and if you want a head… Read More »- Article
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ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist Arrives on Switch October 17th
WhisperGames has announced that ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist will launch on the Nintendo Switch on October 17th. Originally released as DLC to ASTLIBRA Revision on PC via Steam, ASTLIBRA Gaiden on Switch is a standalone title that will not require players to own the base game. This side… Read More »- Article
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Chrono Sword Demo Launches October 11th
On October 11th, folks who’ve been waiting on Chrono Sword can finally get hands-on when a new demo drops on PC via Steam. This Souls-like action RPG by developer 21cDucks and publisher CFK is in development for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Ste… Read More »- Article
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Retro Encounter 438 – Vanillaware Encounter
The Leifthrasir Hand of Darkness When Ogre Battle retreats to the shadows, who keeps the beacons lit? When Princess Crown fails to draw an audience, who picks up the bag and keeps marching? When Japan shows a lack of interest in Starcraft, who ties the series to a tower defense game and a visual nov… Read More »- Review
9 R.I.P.
Sometimes, the scariest thing in the world is figuring out your place in life. Throw in ghosts and the supernatural, and things can spiral into the downright terrifying. In the otome visual novel 9 R.I.P., protagonist Misa Isshiki combats the paranormal and her personal uncertainty. The game is a fa… Read More »- Review
The Casting of Frank Stone
Are we thrusting aspersions upon others or setting up for a movie? In the cleverly titled The Casting of Frank Stone, players enjoy a wholesome romp of serial murder, the occult, and movie magic. Supermassive Games is a veteran studio to this style of storytelling and gameplay, and one would think m… Read More »- Review
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Back in 2016, following the release of Persona 5, Atlus announced the creation of a new development team, Studio Zero, tasked with developing an entirely original game. Originally announced as Project Re:Fantasy, the game was to take place in a medieval fantasy world, with only a few pieces of conce… Read More »- Article
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Rhythm Encounter 145 – Nocturnes & Counterpoint: Michiru Yamane
We are at the beginning of “spooky season,” and while this isn’t (yet) our Halloween episode, October is a fine time to shine a spotlight on composer Michiru Yamane, known in our parts for her excellent work on the Castlevania and Suikoden series. That means some games you may expect, but definitely… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 10/6/24
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, an RPG more than seven years in the making finally arrives, with a cavalcade of top-quality titles in tow! Like I always say, this week’s got something for everyone, and it’s our duty to help you decide what’s worth your dosh. So let’s dive in! Beloved Raptu… Read More »Music Review
Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode Original Soundtrack
Friends: the main To the Moon trilogy may be complete, but the humbly titled side story Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode suggests there is more on the way. I couldn’t be more excited about that. Until that new title arrives, however, I want to take a moment to let readers in on a surprising t… Read More »Twitch
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