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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights Journeys to Nintendo Switch on June 21st

Posted by Quinton O'Connor on April 18, 2021
The Nintendo Indie World showcase reveals just kept on coming. ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights originally released on Steam in Early Access just a few short months ago, and between its striking visual design and Metroidvania elements sweetly refined enough to stand out in a sea of other Metroid… Read More »

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension Is, In Fact, A Game; It’s Also Available Right Now On Nintendo Switch

Posted by Quinton O'Connor on April 18, 2021
Despite reports to the contrary, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension is not only a video game but a pretty good video game, at that. And, as is always the case with pretty good video games, it’s good news that it’s now available on an additional platform: the Nintendo Switch. Tongue-in-cheek to the co… Read More »

Narrative Adventure Hindsight Announced For Nintendo Switch, iOS, and PC in 2021

Posted by Trent Argirov on April 17, 2021
Annapurna Interactive and developer Joel McDonald have announced Hindsight a self-styled narrative exploration game revealed at the Nintendo Indie World showcase. The title is set to release on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Windows PC, via Steam, sometime in 2021. Check out a stylistic and emotive trail… Read More »
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The Longing Released on Nintendo Switch

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on April 17, 2021
Have you ever wanted to play a game about waiting? The Longing explores real-life time as a game mechanic. You take the role of a lonely shade tasked with waiting for a king to wake up after 400 days. Not to worry, though, the game gives you lots of ways to pass the time. You can explore caves, solv… Read More »

Shin Megami Tensei Online Live 2021 Concert Summons Physical Album Release

Posted by Corey Hall on April 17, 2021
MAGES has announced plans to release a physical album featuring the live performance from the Shin Megami Tensei Online Live 2021 concert which was held in Japan this March.

Annapurna Interactive Announces Last Stop, “A Video Game About Secret Lives”

Posted by Quinton O'Connor on April 17, 2021
When it comes to great games, publisher Annapurna Interactive certainly ain’t no slouch. With darlings like Sayonara Wild Hearts and Florence out on the market, we here at RPGFan keep a keen eye toward anything Annapurna’s developers announce with even a hint of role-playing goodness in the mix. Tha… Read More »

Sephiroth Neo Vision Descends into Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on April 17, 2021
As part of a collaboration with Final Fantasy VII Remake, a new batch of “Neo Vision” characters are making appearances in the Japanese version of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Alongside Tifa and Aerith, Sephiroth’s Neo Vision cinematic has been added to the game as of April 9th, featuring his spiffy… Read More »

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade DLC Introduces English Voice Cast and Yuffie’s Abilities

Posted by Tyler Trosper on April 17, 2021
Final Fantasy VII Remake took the world by storm last year on the PlayStation 4, and now the game is on its way to PlayStation 5 with a new DLC episode starring everyone’s favorite Materia-thieving ninja, Yuffie! Square Enix recently revealed the episode’s official name as well as more details. Titl… Read More »

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Showcases Updated Visuals In New Comparative Trailer

Posted by Trent Argirov on April 16, 2021
BioWare and EA have released a trailer for the upcoming Mass Effect: Legendary Edition via the official Mass Effect YouTube Channel showcasing the remasters’ updated sci-fi cityscapes and beloved characters against the visuals of the original trilogy, all in crisp 4K resolution. Check it out, with a… Read More »
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Cris Tales to Release July 20th

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on April 15, 2021
Cris Tales is a game we’ve had our eyes on for a long time, and the wait is almost over for Modus Games’ beautiful time-traveling RPG. The game releases on July 20th, 2021. You can check out the release trailer below to see what all the hype is about. Players will control Crisbell and her companions… Read More »
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Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Suddenly Exists; Launches for Switch Later This Year

Posted by Quinton O'Connor on April 15, 2021
The original Oxenfree was one of 2016’s more pleasant surprises. In their grand debut, developer Night School Studio knocked it out of the park with a suspenseful dialogue-driven extravaganza. The characters were fun, the story was compelling the whole way through, the artwork was captivating, and t… Read More »
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Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 7 Brings 4 Games To PS4 in Japan

Posted by Joshua Lindquist on April 14, 2021
Kemco has announced Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 7 for release in Japan. This collection includes four games that are already available on other platforms: Asdivine Cross, Alphadia Genesis 2, Ruinverse, and Chroma Quaternion. The new collection launches for PS4 in Japan on July 15, 2021. It is only conf… Read More »
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra World Tour Concert Series Trailer, Dates Released

Posted by Corey Hall on April 14, 2021
A new trailer and concert venue details have been released for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra World Tour event!

Disgaea RPG Brings the Netherworld to Mobile Devices Today

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on April 12, 2021
Disgaea fans can take the series on the go when Disgaea RPG comes out on Android and iOS devices today. The mobile game includes all the fan favorite features of the series, including item world, dark assembly, and of course, crazy high damage numbers. Disgaea protagonists like Valvatorez, Laharl, a… Read More »
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Temtem Expands its World on April 13th with Cipanku Island Update

Posted by Mike Salbato on April 12, 2021
Monster-collecting MMO Temtem is getting a host of new updates this week, and while the focus is on the new Cipanku Island, there’s new gameplay coming with the update that adds more variety to the daily duties of Temtem life. The island of Cipanku is home to Digital Temtem, which are Tems created i… Read More »

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Gets A 4K Ultra HD Makeover on June 8th

Posted by Quinton O'Connor on April 11, 2021
Square Enix, in a bid to earn some surefire cash, is giving Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children a full-fledged 4K remaster. More specifically, this latest re-release of the 2005 CG flick will be built upon the basis of 2009’s Advent Children Complete, meaning the newer scenes that version added will… Read More »
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See How Long You can Last in Children of Morta’s Free New Game Mode

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on April 11, 2021
Children of Morta’s biggest update to date is free and available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The biggest addition is Family Trials, a new game mode focused on fast-paced combat. You can check out the release trailer below: Family Trials are separate from the main story a… Read More »
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NEO: The World Ends With You Finally Arrives on July 27

Posted by Joshua Lindquist on April 9, 2021
Square Enix has released a new trailer, gameplay details, and a release date for NEO: The World Ends With You, the long-awaited sequel to DS cult-classic The World Ends With You. The new trailer introduces many of the characters, along with their voice actors, and gives a more extensive look at the… Read More »
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Indie RPG Edge of Eternity Launches June 8th for PC, Consoles Later This Year

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on April 8, 2021
It’s been a long road for Edge of Eternity, the Kickstarted JRPG from Midgar Studios and Dear Villagers. Following a lengthy development and a two-year early access period, the game is finally ready to launch on June 8th via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for Windows. The console version (for… Read More »
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WitchSpring3 Makes its Way West with Limited Physical Release on Nintendo Switch

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on April 7, 2021
Mobile RPG series WitchSpring is coming to western Switch consoles with WitchSpring3 Re:Fine – The Story of Eirudy. The game follows its titular character, Eirudy, as she adventures through the secluded misty woods with only her enchanted puppets for company. The story begins in earnest when Eirudy… Read More »
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Maneater First DLC ‘Truth Quest’ Brings Evolution and Conspiracy Into the Deep & Beyond

Posted by Trent Argirov on April 7, 2021
Tripwire Interactive has announced the first DLC update for their shark action RPG Maneater, slated to release sometime this summer. Truth Quest is seemingly steeped in the irreverence and zaniness that comes with the territory of being an action RPG where the (excellent choice of) protagonist is a… Read More »
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Getting Next-Gen Update

Posted by Mark Tjan on April 7, 2021
CD PROJEKT RED’s own head of PR, Radek Grabowski, has confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will get its next-generation upgrade release in the second half of 2021. https://twitter.com/gamebowski/status/1376930255257108482 The update promises to bring ray tracing and faster load times to PC, Xbox… Read More »

The Caligula Effect 2 Live Stream Reveals New Info and Gameplay on April 9

Posted by Joshua Lindquist on April 7, 2021
Four voice actors working on The Caligula Effect 2 will host a live stream on April 9 at 20:00 JST to share new details about the game. The live event can be watched on YouTube or from The Caligula Effect 2 Twitter profile. The live event will include a gameplay demonstration and an overview of prev… Read More »

Front Mission Trademark Renewed In Multiple Regions

Posted by Mark Tjan on April 7, 2021
Those in the cult of the strategic mech RPG series Front Mission may have reason to celebrate: Square Enix has just renewed the trademark on the name in Japan, Canada, Europe, the US, and Australia. The last time we saw Front Mission, it had become a survival action game called Left Alive for the Pl… Read More »

Final Fantasy XI – The Voracious Resurgence’s Third Update and ReFriender App Have Arrived

Posted by Mark Tjan on April 7, 2021
With a content drop at the beginning of the month, Final Fantasy XI players are finally seeing the third part of The Voracious Resurgence and a bevy of new items and events to enjoy. Nineteen years is a long time to support any online game, but Square Enix just keeps on trucking! Details include: Th… Read More »
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