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Neutopia
I don’t like to compare video games. I prefer to evaluate each game on its own merits, as its own experience. I enjoy games much more when I do this because I don’t get wrapped up in what I think a game should be—it simply is. It’s very demure, very mindful, or whatever the hell kids are saying thes… Read More »- Article
- News
Square Enix and Lightspeed Studios Reveal Final Fantasy XIV Mobile
Today, Square Enix and Lightspeed Studios revealed Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, which is precisely what it sounds like: a mobile version of Square Enix’s hit MMORPG. To put any fan concerns to rest, this is not a mobile client for the existing game. FFXIV Mobile has been rebuilt specifically for mobile… Read More »- Review
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Plus
In my 2023 Game of the Year writeup, I put Master Detective Archives: Rain Code as the 2023 game I wanted to play in the future. At the time it was a Switch exclusive (and I do not have one), but it was inevitable that this cool game would not stay exclusive. And now we have the multiplatform Master… Read More »- Review
The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle
I’ll freely admit that I may not be the target audience for World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle. I have minimal experience with the historical wuxia genre beyond watching Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon a few times and playing the Imperial China chapter of LIVE A LIVE. That said, I also love both of th… Read More »- Article
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Sakuna Chronicles: Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation Announced by Edelweiss and XSEED Games
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin was a surprise hit for publisher XSEED Games back in 2020, garnering sales of over one million copies. With such a smash hit from small, indie developer Edelweiss, the big question for them was: what’s next? And now we know: developer Edelweiss is teaming up with XSEED Games… Read More »- Article
- Rhythm Encounter
- Podcast
Rhythm Encounter 148 – Tales of Rhythm
We’re no strangers to game series-themed episodes on Rhythm Encounter, such as our Mario RPGs or Dragon Quest shows. Now, it’s time for the Tales series! Bandai Namco’s long-running series turns 30 next year, and the mainline series alone contains 17 games (or 18 depending on which ones you count).… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 11/17/24
This edition of RPGs Coming This Week has a heavy adventure game slant, with a hint of… bullet hell tactics? Never say creativity in gaming is dead because you just don’t know where to look! Which, incidentally, is the point of this column! So let’s dive in, shall we? Maid Café on Electric Street… Read More »- Review
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Horizon Zero Dawn made a splash in 2017. Full of surprise, mystery, and AAA-production value, gamers near and far adored this new intellectual property. Being a new IP is risky business, especially with the sort of budget this title had. When sequels and reboots are the soup of the decades, a publis… Read More »Music Review
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Original Soundtrack
Among all the great RPG remakes in the past few years, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven might be the one that surprised me most. This surprise was not necessarily about the high quality of the remake itself (though I’m inclined to agree that it was, alongside Ben Love’s review). For me, the su… Read More »- Article
- News
New Touhou Spell Carnival Trailer Showcases Its Shared Universe and More
Idea Factory and developers Sting and Compile Heart have released a new overview trailer for their upcoming strategy RPG Touhou Spell Carnival. The trailer gives players a brief primer into its setting, story, and mechanics, while also explaining its place within the Touhou Project — a franchis… Read More »- Article
- News
Genshin Impact 5.2 Update Adds Xbox Support on November 20th
Genshin Impact is the game that keeps on giving! HoYoverse releases version 5.2 of this massive hit game to the world on November 20th. Along with new playable characters and expanded quests, the most significant aspect of the update is that it coincides with Genshin Impact’s launch on Xbox Series X… Read More »- Article
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Sea of Stars’ Free Co-op Update Is Live
It’s time to call on your friends, partners, and families to start your RPG journey together as Solstice Warriors. With Sea of Stars’ Dawn of Equinox, developer Sabotage Studio has added a revamped prologue, bonus cinematic scenes, three-player couch co-op functionality, and tons of quality-of-life… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 309 – New Horizons with the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake!
On this episode of Random Encounter, we are chatting about a long-awaited remake and an unexpected spin-off! First, Zach is here to share his experience with the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. This ground-up remake of the beloved Famicom/NES JRPG has been a long time coming, first announced in 2021.… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 443 – The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Spoilercast
Zelda! The Zeldster! Zeldarino! The Zelmeister! Making copies! The Legend of Zelda series has long starred a hero named Link seeking a princess named Zelda, but in 2024 the roles reversed for the first time on a Nintendo system. Echoes of Wisdom’s (sort of) new protagonist also sports an item-dupli… Read More »- Review
- ICYMI
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
“Grandma, I can’t beat these monsters. Can you help?” I stare up, wide-eyed, as I clumsily hand her the controller. As she pushes the controller back into my hand, she whispers, “Oh, you don’t have anyone else in your party, kiddo. Did you go pick up more party members? Be sure to get a healer.” I l… Read More »- Review
LEGO Horizon Adventures
As some of you probably know, I’m a huge fan of the Horizon series. I thoroughly enjoyed both Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, as well as their respective DLC expansions, and I am eagerly awaiting a third, possibly final, installment. But despite my love of Guerrilla Games’ post-apocaly… Read More »- Review
Crown Wars: The Black Prince
The Hundred Years’ War is a fascinating subject for history buffs, though more of us may be more familiar with Game of Thrones or A Song of Ice and Fire, which draw heavily from portions of that time period. There have been video game attempts at capturing the deep, twisting intrigue of the Hundred… Read More »Article
Stellar Blade’s NieR: Automata DLC Goes Live on Nov 20th
Developer Shift Up and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment have revealed that Stellar Blade’s NieR: Automata DLC will launch alongside a free Photo Mode update on November 20th. Players can look forward to dressing up Eve in various NieR-themed outfits. Watch the trailer below for a quick summa… Read More »- Review
The Rise of the Golden Idol
My expectations for The Rise of the Golden Idol were sky-high, and with good reason. Its predecessor The Case of the Golden Idol was a stroke of brilliance, and Color Gray Games only refined their storytelling chops and level design with each of its expansions. This direct sequel was the developer’s… Read More »Article
All-Female Troupe Takarazuka Revue to Perform Castlevania Musical
Japan’s Takarazuka Revue, an all-female theater troupe established in 1913, will perform a musical adaptation of Castlevania in 2025. As reported by Automaton Media, Akumajo Dracula – Gekka no Kakusei, which translates to Castlevania: Awakening Under the Moonlight, will have two runs next year. From… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, 11/10/24
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we have a loaded slate headlined by the best RPG of 1988. Alongside it includes the sequel to one of the more acclaimed detective games of recent vintage, a spin-off of Sony’s Horizon franchise (with a blocky twist), and much more. It goes without saying, bu… Read More »- Review
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire
Having never played the classic Skies of Arcadia back in 2000 on the Dreamcast, the promise of similar sky pirate hijinks in Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is intriguing. The developers are proud to present their creation as retro-inspired, and the character design, setting, and feel all hearken back to… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 442 – The Legend of Zelda: Draft of Fantasy
Are you ready for some Sploosh Kaboom!? Retro Encounter begins a month of Zelda celebration for a Nintendo November to remember! Five panelists draft parties of their favorite Zelda characters, items, abilities, and locations in a snake draft format, all while trying to snag their favorites be… Read More »- Review
Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut
Slay the Princess originally released on PC in October 2023, but being the console-loving fiend I am, I missed it the first time around. Little did I know that luck would soon smile upon me, as one year later, Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut made its way onto all modern platforms. I soon found… Read More »- Article
- News
Toby Fox Confirms 2025 Release for Deltarune Chapter 3 & 4
Over six years have passed since Toby Fox released the first chapter of his follow-up to Undertale, Deltarune. So far, only the first two chapters have been released — for free! However, this past Halloween, Fox himself gave us an update on the next two chapters: both are “100%” launching next year!… Read More »Twitch
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