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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Commences the Heroic Games on September 17th, 2026
Today’s Nintendo Direct presentation provided an in-depth look at the newest entry in the genre-defining tactical RPG series, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17th, 2026. The Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave trailer kicks off with the first lookโฆ Read More »- Article
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New Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer Teases New Characters, Expands Game to All Major Platforms
Square Enix has confirmed that the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts IV will have a multi-platform launch upon its eventual release. This will include Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The confirmation was accompanied by a brief traโฆ Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy Embraces HD-2D with Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22nd, 2026
Square Enix surprised everyone when they announced Final Fantasy Resonance at today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. Final Fantasy Resonance is the first original Final Fantasy game utilizing the HD-2D visual style popularized by the Octopath Traveler series and the recent Dragon Quest HD remakes. Itโฆ Read More »- Article
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School is in Session for the Next Entry in the Xenoblade Franchise, Xenoblade Genesis, in 2027
In today’s robust Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed the next entry in the Xenoblade franchise, Xenoblade Genesis, with a detailed trailer and a release window of 2027 after revealing the 2026 releases of Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of all three mainline Xenoblade Chronicles games. Xenobโฆ Read More »- Article
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Returns Fans to Hyrule on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Nintendo closed out today’s jam-packed Nintendo Direct presentation with a teaser trailer for a new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release sometime this year. While the trailer was light on details, a narrator explains the history of Hyruโฆ Read More »- Article
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Persona 4 Revival Brings Shadows, Social Links, & More on February 18th, 2027
SEGA and developer Atlus has announced that Persona 4 Revival will launch on February 18th, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and PC via Steam. It will also be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the PC Game Pass. We got a new trailer for the title during the Xbox Games Shoโฆ Read More »- Article
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Fable Brings Villainy & Heroism on February 23rd, 2027 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and PC
Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have announced that the long-awaited evolution of the Fable franchise will release on February 23rd, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The information came as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, alongside a new in-engine trโฆ Read More »- Article
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Atlus Reveals Persona 6 at the Xbox Games Showcase
Well, it finally happened. At today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Atlus and SEGA revealed a short teaser trailer for the long-awaited and heavily rumored Persona 6. There isn’t much to go on yet, but at least one of the smaller rumors about the game’s “main color” being green seems to have panned out. (Forโฆ Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, June 7โ13, 2026 – Slow Game Fest
This edition of RPGs Coming This Week is about as light as it gets, with one brand-new release, and a cool-looking adventure game from earlier this year coming to Switch 2. But hey, there’s a lot of gaming news to ingest lately, so maybe a smaller release lineup is just what we need this week. Summeโฆ Read More »- Article
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The Wolf Among Us 2 Finally Coming in 2027 & The Wolf Among Us Remastered Revealed
Co-publisher PM Studios and developer Telltale Games have broken their silence on the long-awaited narrative adventure sequel The Wolf Among Us 2. A short trailer was released at the Summer Game Fest 2026 keynote presentation, confirming a 2027 release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nโฆ Read More »- Article
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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Brings Stylish Combat & Colossal Cityscapes In Reveal Trailer
Shift Up has revealed Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, a sci-fi action RPG sequel set in the universe of 2024’s Stellar Blade. The announcement came in the form of a debut trailer, as part of the Summer Game Fest 2026 keynote showcase. It depicts footage of a frankly staggering futuristic cityscape, folloโฆ Read More »- Article
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Phantom Blade Zero Delayed Until Late October, New Details This Summer
S-Game has announced that their upcoming action RPG Phantom Blade Zero has been delayed from its original release date of September 9th to October 29th. The news came in a lengthy post via X where the CEO of S-Game, Soulframe, cited the delay as a final polish pass for the game’s character modโฆ Read More »- Article
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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Brings Grace to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28th
After a sizeable delay, Bandai Namco Entertainment and FromSoftware have announced that Elden Ring Tarnished Edition will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28th. The game will include the base game and the acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree expansion alongside new content created specifically forโฆ Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Closes Out A Meteoric Trilogy For Consoles & PC in Spring 2027
At the end of today’s Summer Game Fest 2026 presentation, Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Series. Revelation is set to release in spring 2027 simultaneously for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Sโฆ Read More »Music Review
Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy-
Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy- marks the start of a long-running series of prominent, jazzy albums with a core group of musicians behind the whole run. I’m a music lover, but somehow managed to overlook much of this series for nearly a decade. I am choosing to acknowledge and remedy this oversightโฆ Read More »- Article
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No Rest For The Wicked To Leave Early Access This October for PlayStation 5 and PC
During the latest Sony State of Play, Moon Studios announced that No Rest for the Wicked will release in its 1.0 state for PlayStation 5 and PC during October, ending its tenure in Early Access two and a half years after its initial release. A brief trailer accompanied the announcement, showcasing iโฆ Read More »- Article
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Edge of Memories Showcases Corruption, Combat, and More in Gameplay Overview Trailer
Nacon and developer Midgard Studio have released new gameplay footage of Edge of Memories, their upcoming action JRPG. The four-minute trailer lightly showcases the mechanics supporting its real-time combat, exploration, and upgrade systems while dovetailing them with cinematic action and expansiveโฆ Read More »- Article
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Retro Encounter 487 – Top 10 PSWii60 RPGs
This podcast is historically accurate. You can attack its weak point for massive damage. The era of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii was a monumental one. The advent of high-definition visuals, the improvement of online play for consoles, and unprecedented console processsing power lead to sevenโฆ Read More »- Review
Stray Children
Stray Children is a deceptively simple game at first glance, but when you actually sit down and parse it, it reveals not only elegant mechanical systems but also an astonishing amount of thematic depth. For those familiar with Onion Games, Love-de-Lic, and the work of Yoshiro Kimura, this will not cโฆ Read More »- Article
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Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Celebration Reveals A New Name & Trailer for Dragon Quest XII
During the 40th anniversary (May 27th) of the seminal Dragon Quest series, creator Yuji Horii and producer Yลsuke Saitล provided an update for its twelfth mainline game. Originally announced in 2021 as Dragon Quest XII: Flames of Fate, it has now been renamed to Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. Alonโฆ Read More »- Review
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Sometimes, we all need a familiar, safe space. Somewhere that feels as comfortable as home, even when we’re far away from it. A place where we can relax and maybe enjoy a warm and refreshing beverage or two in the company of strangers who may one day become dear friends or family themselves. Such isโฆ Read More »- Article
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Random Encounter 348 – Mina the Barista
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re digging for some sweet, sweet caffeine! First up, Bob is here to chat about Yacht Club Games’ newest title, Mina the Hollower. Yacht Club struck gold a decade ago with their retro side-scroller Shovel Knight and its various campaigns, but since then, they’vโฆ Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, May 31โJune 6, 2026 – Remake Week
Some editions of RPGs Coming This Week are packed with wholly new experiences, while some weeks happen to be a confluence of everyone releasing remakes. Such as it is this week, as besides a gorgeous new visual novel, our full slate is a variety of remakes. You may have played some of these games onโฆ Read More »- Review
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout launched in 2019 to explosive success and stellar reviews. Within months, Atelier Ryza became the highest-selling game in the series. As expected with sequels, Atelier Ryza 2 and 3 sold less than their predecessor, yet still eclipsed the sales ofโฆ Read More »Music Review
Square Enix Jazz -Chrono Trigger-
From 2017 to 2022, Square Enix produced five albums in a dedicated Square Enix Jazz series (six if you include a live album). The final album in this set is the one we’re looking at today: a full jazz album solely for the classic SNES RPG Chrono Trigger. This album series was the brainchild of arranโฆ Read More »Twitch
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