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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis to Get a FFVI Crossover
Get ready to enter the Interceptor timeline on October 30th as Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis crosses over with Final Fantasy VI. This event—titled “FINAL FANTASY VI Crossover Cackling Court Mage Kefka”—will feature new story content, single player and co-op battles, outfits, and… Read More »- Feature
Retro Encounter Final Thoughts: Kingdom Hearts II
Michael Sollosi This is awkward. I’ve been a vocal disdainer of Kingdom Hearts video games for over 20 years, and my feelings on the series didn’t change much when I finally finished the first one in early 2019. But now I’ve played a second Kingdom Hearts game, and it’s good. I approached Kingdom He… Read More »- Article
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Adds Monster Arena Tournaments
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake not only looks like a beautiful rebuild of a classic RPG, but new elements are set to make it even better. With the new Monster Wrangler vocation, you can catch monsters to use for battles on your side. And with this new class also comes another new feature: monster are… Read More »- Article
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Launches March 20th, 2025
Another beloved Wii U game is exclusive no longer, as Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches on Nintendo Switch on March 20th, 2025. This updated version of the 2015 original will retail physically and digitally for $59.99 USD. It’s up for pre-order now on the Nintendo eShop, and it’s N… Read More »- Review
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is the latest entry in a series that has seen its fair share of praise and criticism. While the original Life is Strange set a high bar with its unique time-bending mechanics and emotional storytelling, subsequent titles have received mixed receptions. Fans have been… Read More »- Article
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Random Encounter 308 – The SaGa of Dragon Age
On this episode of Random Encounter, we have another two GOTY contenders for you! First up is Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the first new Dragon Age entry in a decade! After BioWare’s last two flops, they desperately needed a win, and it certainly sounds like they got one with this new installment of t… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 10/27/24
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: jumpscares, super rares, and the latest of Bioware’s. As seemingly always, we’ve got a diverse collection of upcoming titles to sort through. We’re excited, you’re excited, so let’s just hop to it! Clock Tower: Rewind – October 29th (PS5, XSX, PS4, Switch, W… Read More »- Review
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles
Back in 2018, my friend got me to watch an anime called That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. While I’m typically not a fan of the isekai genre, I found the first season of Reincarnated as a Slime fairly interesting and distinct from similar anime. The anime (itself based on a light novel series)… Read More »- Feature
A Cut Above the Rest: 10 of the Best JRPG Hairstyles
Character design is something I’ve been particularly interested in since I started gaming. I’m always fascinated to see concept art from various stages of development to get an idea of how a particular character’s appearance evolves over time. If a game I love has an art book, you might as well take… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
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Retro Encounter 440 – Kingdom Hearts II Part II
I learned to live half alive / Now you want me one more time Retro Encounter’s host demonstrates contrition in today’s episode, admitting on-air that there’s at least one good Kingdom Hearts game out there. The panelists also discuss their favorite boss fights, Disney worlds, and character struggles… Read More »- Review
SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky
Memories: Off is a renowned visual novel series that debuted in 1999 and has since spawned several games (including main series games and spinoffs), anime OVAs, manga, and other assorted multimedia. I played Memories: Off and Memories: Off 2nd in my avid importing days and appreciate their storyline… Read More »- Article
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Urban Myth Dissolution Center Launches February 13th; Prologue and Demo Available Now
Get your ghost-seeing glasses ready! Publisher Shueisha Games and developer Hakababunko are bringing their stylish pixel-art adventure Urban Myth Dissolution Center to the world on February 13th, 2025. To celebrate the recent Steam Next Fest release of the game’s demo, its prologue cinematic was rel… Read More »- Article
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Strategy RPG Toads of the Bayou Launches on Steam November 19th
A new toad-based strategy game Toads of the Bayou is being released to PC via Steam on November 19th. In this new roguelike strategy RPG, players will lead a band of toads trying to make a new life in the deep south swamps against Baron Samedi’s evil army. Combining deckbuilding with strategic turn-… Read More »- Article
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New Studio Longdue Developing Disco Elysium Successor
A new indie studio, Longdue, has recently raised enough seed capital to create a “psychological RPG” that’s a “spiritual successor” to Disco Elysium. Longdue has a dozen members, including some who have worked on the original game and its unreleased sequel, as well as Rockstar, Bungie, and Brave At… Read More »- Review
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Conceived by Akitoshi Kawazu and released in 1993, Romancing Saga 2 made a bold break with the previous entry in the series, focusing on a generation-spanning imperial lineage waging a centuries-long war against interdimensional beings known as the Seven Heroes. This concept proved immensely popular… Read More »- Review
Arco
While some of my all-time favorite games are indie RPGs that emulate the classics, my ears perk up most when developers instead exercise their creative freedom to explore new ideas. Arco fits this criterion perfectly. It’s the prime example of the fresh perspective that small teams outside the RPG d… Read More »- Article
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Metal Slug Tactics Launches an All-Out Attack on November 5th
After several delays, Metal Slug Tactics finally has a release date: November 5th. Developer Leikir Studio and publisher Dotemu have announced that this tactical RPG spinoff from the timeless Metal Slug series will be released for $24.99 USD on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One… Read More »- Review
Card-en-Ciel
As RPG players, we traverse myriad different worlds, yet we can recognize there’s a sameness to it all. Sometimes, we are surprised by something that’s new and amazing, but we’re also creatures of comfort and appreciate settling in with something familiar. Card-en-Ciel takes you on a journ… Read More »- Article
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Rhythm Encounter 146 – Spooky Edition 2024
Somehow it’s been four years since Rhythm Encounter’s last Halloween episode, back in 2020’s episode 56. Well, it’s time we rectified that. A sequel to that episode and a spiritual successor to our previous episode about the works of Michiru Yamane, our panel dug into our gaming experiences to find… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 10/20/24
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, everyone’s favorite redheaded buccaneer finds himself in another snafu, but there are plenty more escapades to be had. From generational revenge tales to fantastical Wuxia adventures, the coming days look packed with promise, so let’s check out what’s in sto… Read More »- Review
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
In 2002, at a critical juncture in the company’s history, Square took a novel and somewhat daring direction with Kingdom Hearts. Released after the commercial disappointment of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, but before Square’s merger with Enix, the company needed a successful game to ensure its… Read More »- Review
Until Dawn (remaster)
Supermassive Games’ breakout hit, Until Dawn, was first released nearly ten years ago. Following hot on the heels of The Casting of Frank Stone, the Until Dawn remaster wasn’t actually undertaken by Supermassive Games, but Ballistic Moon, as Sony owns the rights to Until Dawn. Regardless, the substa… Read More »- Article
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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 »Twitch
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