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Retro Encounter 493 – Romancing SaGa 2 Part I
A group of four panelists rise up and face a merciless RPG. This week on Retro Encounter we do something we haven’t done before: we discuss the SaGa series! Specifically, we dive into the opening hours of the recently remastered Romancing SaGa 2. Can we figure out the mechanics? Can we figure out wh… Read More »- Article
- News
Showa American Story Spotlights Zaniness, Minigames, & More in New gamescom 2026 Trailer
2P Games and Nekcom Entertainment have unveiled a new trailer — the first in a while — for Showa American Story, their upcoming alternate-history RPG in which Japan took over the U.S. in the 1980s. The trailer debuted at the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 presentation, mixing footage of motorcycle… Read More »- Review
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
The first time I played Elden Ring, I spent a lot of time focusing on its flaws. They were just too easy to see at the end of a quick binge of every FromSoftware Soulsborne games. The boss fights aren’t as consistent and fun as Dark Souls III. The world isn’t as well-connected, dense, and surprising… Read More »- Review
Star Wars Zero Company
Full disclosure: I am a casual Star Wars fan. I like the original trilogy, not a huge fan of the Clone Wars saga, and episodes VII, VIII, and IX are—fine. As such, several of the references and nods probably went completely over my head in Star Wars Zero Company, but I have enough background to enjo… Read More »- Article
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered & Songs of the Past Shown at gamescom 2026
Today at gamescom, we got brand-new footage for the wow-I-didn’t-expect-DLC-in-2026 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, which we knew was going to be showcased during Opening Night Live. What we didn’t know was that ahead of that footage, CD Projekt Red was going to surprise us with Th… Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Showcases the Weapons and More in gamescom 2026 Trailer
One of the small number of pre-announced item for gamescom 2026 was new footage for Final Fantasy VII: Revelation. Revealed in June, Revelation is the final part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and is coming to all current-gen platforms next spring. But you’re here for the trailer, so let’s… Read More »- Review
Ledgerbound
SRPG Ledgerbound is a maturely humorous take on the epic fantasy adventures that permeate the subgenre. Workaholic insurance adjuster Rayna is content with getting overtime and reading smutty novels in the rare instances when she isn’t in the office. She also enjoys “talking” with her best friend, a… Read More »- Article
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Horror Life-Sim RPG Neverway Delayed to 2027
Coldblood Inc. has announced that Neverway has been delayed into 2027. The horror-infused life-sim RPG was previously slated for an October release, with the delay’s confirmation announced via a Steam news post. The team at Coldblood cited the delay as a reflection on both how player reception to th… Read More »- Article
- News
Terranigma Returns in 2027 [Updated]
Despite rumors, I couldn’t believe it until I saw it, but at today’s Pixel Arcadia showcase, publisher Clear River Games revealed the return of Terranigma, coming next year. See the debut trailer below: It’s been over five years since Terranigma’s composer, Miyoko Takaoka (maiden name Kobayashi) and… Read More »- Article
- News
Kingdom Hearts IV Brings Coco, Combat, & More To Consoles & PC in Late 2027
Square Enix and Disney & Pixar Games have announced that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch in late 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The announcement came via the 2026 D23 event, alongside a lengthy trailer showcasing… Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy Resonance Brings Visions of Radiant Power In “Warrior of Light” Trailer
Square Enix has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming HD-2D RPG Final Fantasy Resonance. The footage focuses on the Warrior of Light (one of the four protagonists of Final Fantasy) and how players might utilise his radiant strength in battle. Check it out below! Final Fantasy Resonance Wa… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 354 – Critically Acclaimed MMORPGs Called Final Fantasy XIV
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking about the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, with an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn… Yeah, we’re sure that you’ve heard the marketing meme before, but here at RPGFan, FFXIV is one of the mos… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, August 23–29, 2026 – Strategy, Souls-Likes, and Small Rodents
It’s been a bit of a journey, but Elden Ring finally lands on Switch 2 this week. Joining it are two decidedly different strategy games, one a bit lesser known than the other one set in a galaxy far, far away. Also, mice! And squirrels. (Look, you try writing these intros every week and see how easy… Read More »Music Review
Square Enix Jazz Vol.2
After Square Enix introduced their first jazz album, Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy-, the team decided that their second album would not focus on any particular game or franchise. This is the only album in the six-part series to do this. It is the unceremoniously named Square Enix Jazz Vol.2. (As a… Read More »- Review
Brigandine Abyss
The original Brigandine on the PlayStation stood out from the rest of the tactical titles populating the burgeoning SRPG subgenre on the platform by offering a macro-level strategy layer. The game’s focus on conquering territories across a large map and incorporating detailed preparation before tact… Read More »- Feature
Grandfathers, Games, and Nostalgia: Why I Keep Coming Back to Zelda II
It’s summer, the favorite time of year for kids, teachers, and vacationers. While it’s not my favorite season (autumn gets the gold from me), summer is a source of many childhood memories. I grew up in the Houston area, but my extended family resided in West Texas. This meant at least one week every… Read More »- Review
Over Requiemz
The mystical land of Oz has captured the imagination of many and is heralded as one of the earliest portal fantasy series ever penned. Over Requiemz is a decidedly different take on the tale, blending familiar concepts and ideas within a darker fantasy setting to create a choice-heavy VN otome narra… Read More »- Article
- Early Access
Entropy Early Access Review
After playing the Steam Next Fest demo for Entropy back in June, the dark fantasy RPG from Dread Delusion developer Lovely Hellplace shot up in my most anticipated list. Between the gothic, grimy, low-poly PlayStation-inspired visuals and the bizarre, off-kilter atmosphere of the Gloaming Isles, I w… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, August 16–22, 2026 – Darkness, Death, and Maybe the Tin Man
A bizarre-looking RPG, a reboot of a legendary visual novel, a Souls-like and a Hades-like walk into a bar, and… find themselves in the land of Oz? Look, this week’s games wouldn’t be frequenting the same bars, but that’s okay. The games in this edition of RPGs Coming This Week cover a lot of genr… Read More »- Article
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Brings Intrigue, Battle, & More in New Promotional Trailer
Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment have released a new trailer to promote Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, their upcoming RPG remake. The footage showcases a stylish sizzle reel of what players can expect from Estelle and Joshua Bright’s continuing journey, highlighting cinematic battles, geopolit… Read More »- Article
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Launches September 2nd for Consoles and PC
11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have announced that their shopkeeping RPG sequel Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch its 1.0 version on September 2nd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows via Steam. The game launched into Steam Early Access last Octobe… Read More »- Review
Signy & Mino: Against All Gods
Signy & Mino: Against All Gods is a turn-based RPG by AN Productions- the studio behind the Soda Dungeon mobile games. Signy is a girl who lost her parents in a tragic fire when she was a child. Mino is a dog who found Signy when he was a lost puppy and sensed that she needed him as much as he n… Read More »- Article
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Disney To Livestream “Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts” Retrospective Panel on August 15th
Disney has announced that a retrospective panel for the Kingdom Hearts series will be hosted at D23 today, August 15th, their biennial fan convention. Titled “A Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts,” the panel will also be livestreamed at 4:30 PM PT/7:30 PM ET via the series’ official YouTube channel. Nota… Read More »- Review
Pokémon Pokopia DLC Part 1: Bubbly Basin
When Pokémon Pokopia was released earlier this year, I was blown away. Omega Force and Game Freak crafted an undeniably wholesome and engaging life simulation game that puts Nintendo’s own Animal Crossing to shame, combining the freeform building and quest-based exploration of Dragon Quest Builders… Read More »- Review
Steins;Gate Re:Boot
I have two distinct perspectives when it comes to remakes and remasters. Firstly, as someone who cares about video game history and preservation, I think it is important to grant access to the original titles. Simultaneously, I believe that it is important to widen access as much as possible and, wh… Read More »Twitch
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