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Final Fantasy VII Mobile Games, The First Soldier and Ever Crisis, Announced

Posted by Tyler Trosper on February 25, 2021
Oh to be a Final Fantasy VII fan right now. During Sony’s latest State of Play event, Square Enix not only announced an upgraded version of Remake titled Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, but also two Final Fantasy VII mobile games are joining the universe (as previously suggested): Final Fantasy… Read More »
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Baldur’s Gate III’s Newest Patch Introduces the Druid Class

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on February 25, 2021
According to Larian Studios, Baldur’s Gate III is getting its biggest patch yet. Nature’s Power is on the way and includes the brand new Druid class. The class comes with a complete suite of spells and abilities, including iconic druid features from the Dungeons and Dragons tabletop RPG, like wild s… Read More »
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The Caligula Effect 2 Officially Announced for PlayStation 4 and Switch in Japan and the West

Posted by Tyler Trosper on February 25, 2021
It’s time to take another trip into a virtual world. The Caligula Effect 2, the follow-up to The Caligula Effect, was officially announced for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch! This news comes after publisher FuRyu filed a trademark for Caligula 2, leaving everyone abuzz of the possibility. Shortly… Read More »
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A New Pokémon Presents Is Happening Tomorrow

Posted by Mike Salbato on February 25, 2021
Via the official Pokémon Twitter, Nintendo has revealed a new Pokémon Presents presentation is coming tomorrow: February 26th at 7:00am PT/10:00am ET. We don’t know the length of this presentation or what it may cover, but it’s safe to say we may see a little more of New Pokémon Snap as we get close… Read More »

BioWare Cancels Anthem NEXT and Ends Ongoing Development

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on February 24, 2021
After its infamously poor launch two years ago, Anthem fans have been patiently waiting for the anticipated Anthem NEXT update to breathe new life into the game. Sadly, executive producer Christian Dailey announced that Anthem’s ongoing development has ended, and Anthem NEXT is cancelled. While the… Read More »

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Has Sold Over a Million Copies Worldwide

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on February 24, 2021
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition’s total worldwide sales have exceeded one million units sold, according to publisher Bandai Namco. To celebrate the occasion, the digital version of the game is on sale in Japan, with the PS4 version going for ¥4,827 yen, and the Switch version going for ¥3,385… Read More »

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Has Been Indefinitely Delayed

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on February 24, 2021
Bad news, RPG fans. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 won’t be releasing in 2021 after all. In fact, it has been indefinitely delayed, and developer Hardsuit Labs has been kicked off the project. According to publisher Paradox Interactive via Discord, the game is still in development, but “a ch… Read More »

Adventure With a Friend in Good Night, Knight’s Co-Op Mode

Posted by Tyler Trosper on February 24, 2021
Dungeon-crawling can be a grueling job, but you shouldn’t have to do it alone! The latest trailer for Good Night, Knight showcases the game’s co-op feature! Adventure through procedurally-generated dungeons and solve puzzles with a partner by your side! Check out the co-op trailer for Good Night, Kn… Read More »
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Stardew Valley: The Board Game Not Only Exists, But You Can Order It Now

Posted by Mike Salbato on February 23, 2021
Oh, ConcernedApe, you wily man. The last many months have been an exciting time to be a Stardew Valley fan, since the impending release of the game’s big 1.5 patch promised a lot of fun additions. Now that said patch is available on the PC and console editions of the game (mobile is coming soon), wh… Read More »
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Diablo II: Resurrected Revives Classic Blizzard Title

Posted by Corey Hall on February 23, 2021
Blizzard has revealed that Diablo II: Resurrected is on its way, bringing new life to the now 21-year-old action RPG.

Square Enix Releases new NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Information

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on February 23, 2021
We’re coming up fast on the release of NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… but if you’re dying to learn more about the game, Square Enix has released some new details about the game’s combat, world, and characters.  The new information starts by discussing the city of Facade, whose citizens wear masks… Read More »
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Blizzard Announces the Rogue Class for Diablo IV

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on February 22, 2021
The rogue class may not have made the cut for Diablo III, but according to this year’s BlizzCon Keynote, the stealthy bow-wielders are back and ready for action in Diablo IV. The class is looking to be a bit more versatile this time around, specializing in both ranged combat and dextrous melee techn… Read More »
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Phoenix Edge Ep. 166 – Mass Effect Remaster & FFXIV Endwalker News (Discussion)

Posted by Robert Hatfield on February 20, 2021
This week, the panel weighs-in on the gorgeous Mass Effect: Legendary Edition trailer, as well as the explosion of news surrounding the upcoming release. Afterward, Eric does a deep-dive—to the moon and back—on Final Fantasy XIV’s newest expansion announcement, Endwalker. The panel also briefly give… Read More »
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Black Legend Provides 15 Different Classes

Posted by Tyler Trosper on February 20, 2021
A good turn-based strategy RPG isn’t complete without various classes. Not everyone can be a mercenary; we need a healer to keep the party afloat! With that said, Black Legend is a bringing a whopping 15 different classes to the table! Each class unlocks as players collect all the equipment associat… Read More »
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Osteoblasts Blasts Onto Steam

Posted by Tyler Trosper on February 20, 2021
Cat-astrophe has struck! Your cat skeleton army has arisen by a Cat Witch and you need to attack your number one enemy: dogs. Osteoblasts is now available on Steam! You can pick the game up at a discount 25% off, $7.99 USD, right now! Watch the final release trailer for Osteoblasts below: Osteoblast… Read More »
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Check out SuperGroupies’ New Witcher 3 Apparel

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on February 20, 2021
Japanese fashion brand SuperGroupies is teaming up with CD Projekt Red to release a new apparel collection based on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The collection includes two beautiful watches. The first is inspired by Geralt and sports the iconic Wolf School Insignia, while the other is Ciri-inspired, a… Read More »
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CrossCode DLC, A New Home, Releases on Steam and GOG on February 26th

Posted by Tyler Trosper on February 19, 2021
There’s nothing better than returning home. But how about returning home to a great game? CrossCode is releasing its first DLC after two years! Titled CrossCode: A New Home, the DLC releases on February 26th at a price of $8.99 USD. Check out the DLC announcement trailer below: Taking place after th… Read More »
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Don’t Lose Hope for The Legend of Zelda’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Just Yet

Posted by Josh Louis on February 19, 2021
After more than 530 days, Nintendo finally gave fans what they have been waiting for for the past year and a half in the form of a 50-minute Nintendo Direct. Many thought that this would be the time to provide details about one of their most anticipated upcoming titles, the sequel to The Legend of Z… Read More »
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A New Death Game Begins (And Ends) in World’s End Club, Coming to Nintendo Switch May 28th

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on February 19, 2021
Get ready for another dose of murder and mayhem in World’s End Club, a new game from the creators of Danganronpa and Zero Escape. Originally released on Apple Arcade last September, the game will also be coming to the Switch on May 28th, as revealed in the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast. Check out… Read More »
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Two Famicom Detective Club Titles Releasing on Nintendo Switch this May

Posted by Corey Hall on February 18, 2021
Two previously Japan-exclusive Famicom Detective Club titles will bring murder and mystery to Nintendo Switch on May 14th.

Join Rhys and Fiona on Pandora as Tales from the Borderlands Lands on Switch on March 23rd

Posted by Alana Hagues on February 18, 2021
Touted as one of the best games from Telltale Games’ extensive catalogue, episodic mid-quel Tales from the Borderlands is finally being ported to the Switch on March 23rd, as announced during today’s Nintendo Direct. The release contains all five episodes that make up this narrative adventure, so yo… Read More »

Retro Encounter 275 – Radiant Historia Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on February 18, 2021
Radiant Historia found many RPG fans in the last days of the Nintendo DS, and today Retro Encounter celebrates it on the 10th anniversary of its North American release. Parallel timelines, shoving enemies around a grid, Yoko Shimomura tunes, and suspicious botanical practices all take center stage i… Read More »

Savor the Hunt in Monster Hunter Rise on March 26th

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on February 17, 2021
Hunters, prepare yourselves! Monster Hunter Rise will release for the Nintendo Switch on March 26th. During the most recent Nintendo Direct livestream, we got to see an awesome new trailer for the game, which you can watch below. Rise looks like it will be a worthy installment in Capcom’s monster-sl… Read More »
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Miitopia Adventures Again on Nintendo Switch this May

Posted by Corey Hall on February 17, 2021
Nintendo’s quirky 3DS RPG Miitopia will bring hilarious adventures to Nintendo Switch on May 21st.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Gets An Expansion Pass

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on February 17, 2021
Look, I know we’re all excited about Skyward Sword finally getting a functional control scheme, but that’s not the only Zelda news from the recent Nintendo Direct! Last year’s Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is getting an expansion pass, bringing more content to the blighted land of Hyrule. A prequ… Read More »
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