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Zelda & Jazz II
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RPGs Coming This Week, 2/16/25
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YIIK: Electric Soul Archives
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Avowed
Imagine if Skyrim was good. Now imagine if Skyrim was set in the world of Eora, which Pillars of Eternity introduced us to with its rich, dark history, high fantasy politics, and focus on unique gods. While comparing titles can feel reductive because creative works are much more than their ilk, one… Read More »- Article
- Rhythm Encounter
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Rhythm Encounter 155 – Music of the Year 2024: Part II
It’s time for more of 2024’s best RPG music! In the last episode, we featured nine excellent songs from last year, and today we return with Part II, bringing nine more tracks! Look for some Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Flowstone Saga, a double dose of Stellar Blade, and more! Scarlet Moon’s Jays… Read More »- Music Review
Zelda & Jazz II
After dashing (sans Pegasus Boots) into the jazz scene with their debut Zelda & Jazz in June of 2024, The Deku Trio are back with a bigger and broader sophomore release, appropriately titled Zelda & Jazz II. If the debut’s twelve tracks of largely classic, if low-hanging, picks from Ocarina… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 2/16/25
Hey, it’s Gio again, and I’m so, so excited to be back for this week in particular! We will, of course, be tackling the latest from powerhouse studios like Obsidian and RGG Studio, but that’s far from all of it. From a science-fiction ADV throwback to an immersive sim inspired by the likes of Deus E… Read More »- Article
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Launches May 21st, Adds More Platforms
If a girl steals time, will there be time for a game’s release date? Stupid question aside, the latest entry in Level-5’s cutesy RPG series, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, is set to launch on May 21st. Also, surprise: along with the previously announced Switch release, the game is coming… Read More »- Music Review
YIIK: Electric Soul Archives
When I read the news about the digital EP YIIK: Electric Soul Archives featuring SuperSweep artist Ayako Saso, I leapt for joy! Ayako Saso is one of my all-time favorite composers, but I rarely get to write about her work on RPGFan, as much of her music appears in arcade games (fighters, racers, shm… Read More »- Review
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
Those who forget the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them. The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II takes this notion and runs with it, offering several chances for players to experience “do-overs” of significant plot events that can open up markedly different outcomes. Ultimat… Read More »- Article
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Lies of P: Overture Turns Back the Clock This Summer
If you like “crossing the bounds of time” and parallel universes, the latest Sony State of Play showcase was for you. Among the most notable reveals that followed this theme was Lies of P: Overture, a DLC prequel to Neowiz and Round8’s excellent Souls-like Lies of P. It’s officially slated for a sum… Read More »- Review
Afterlove EP
Afterlove EP comes to us as the final project of Mohammad Fahmi, creator of the much-loved visual novel Coffee Talk, who passed away in March of 2022. In a recent interview with Nintendo Life, Ivor Dwitomo of game studio Pikselnesia (set up by Fahmi specifically for this project) explained how the t… Read More »- Article
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Stellar Blade to Get PC Port in June; Nikke DLC Announced
Developer ShiftUp is bringing PlayStation 5-exclusive Stellar Blade to PC this June, and the studio is cooking up new collaboration DLC to go along with it. This DLC will be themed around Goddess of Victory: Nikke, a mobile action RPG by the same studio. The new content will also be available for th… Read More »- Article
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Dave the Diver: Ichiban’s Holiday DLC Announced, Releasing April
We’ve seen Mintrocket’s Dave the Diver get crossover content with the likes of Godzilla, Dredge, and Balatro. Now, the studio is teaming up with RGG Studio to deliver new DLC featuring Like A Dragon’s Ichiban Kasuga and more. This is a collaboration I never expected would happen. Dave the Diver’s Ic… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 453 – Hironobu Sakaguchi Encounter
This is his story. This week on Retro Encounter, we take a deep dive into the themes, obsessions, and gameplay quirks of the “father” of Final Fantasy: Hironobu Sakaguchi. How much did he really matter to the series? Does his work after leaving Final Fantasy hold up? Who can’t stop talking about the… Read More »- Article
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Monster Hunter Wilds’ First Post-Launch Update Adds Mizutsune
Sony’s recent State of Play showcase started off with a bang, thanks to the launch trailer for Capcom’s upcoming blockbuster: Monster Hunter Wilds. Between the diabolical-looking monsters, the “gas attacks” (you know which one we mean), and the array of cool gear and weapons, I have to believe MH’s… Read More »- Article
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Announced for 2025
Bandai Namco and Media.Vision announced a brand new Digimon adventure during today’s State of Play showcase. Digimon Story: Time Stranger is set to arrive for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam) later this year, and is the first new entry in the Story series since 2018’s Digimon Story… Read More »- Article
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Ahoy! Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Demo Drops February 13th
With little more than a week until the arrival of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, SEGA announced a demo during Sony’s most recent State of Play. On Twitter/X, developer RGG Studio shared that the demo will also come to Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. It will be available for Western audien… Read More »- Article
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Lost Soul Aside to Release May 30th for PS5 and PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment and UltiZero Games have announced that the long-awaited Lost Soul Aside will launch on May 30th for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A trailer shown at the February 2025 State of Play featured multi-dimensional locales, flashy combat, and more. Check it out below! Lost… Read More »- Article
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Warriors: Abyss Makes Surprise Launch
Warriors: Abyss, a roguelite hack-and-slash spinoff of Koei Tecmo’s venerable Warriors series, is available now on PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Expect it to come to Nintendo Switch within the day. The standard edition will run you $24.99 USD. If you want extra goodies like… Read More »- Review
Final Fantasy XVI
I tried playing Final Fantasy XVI two times, but, as the saying goes, the third time’s the charm. Time constraints largely hindered my first two attempted playthroughs, though I admit that beyond the jaw-dropping war intro that Clive navigates, the game’s early stages didn’t enthrall me. But that in… Read More »- Article
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Virtual Girl @ World’s End Sings on June 12th
With the world at the edge of destruction, what would you do to pass the time? In the world of Virtual Girl @ World’s End, people on the edge of oblivion have nothing better to do than watch live streams of girls showcasing various hairstyles and cute outfits. Except for one girl, Ai, who sings unti… Read More »- Article
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Slay the Princess Devs Relaunch Scarlet Hollow With Massive Update
Slay the Princess developer Black Tabby Games is relaunching the gothic horror-themed visual novel Scarlet Hollow on March 3rd, with an extensive patch titled “The Roads Untraveled”. The game is in Steam Early Access, available on PC, macOS and Linux. Black Tabby plans to overhaul the game’s technic… Read More »- Article
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Showcases Its Seafaring Story In New Trailer
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a new story trailer for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It frames a nautical-bent narrative for Yakuza fan favourite Goro Majima replete with piracy, plunder, and plenty more. Check it out below! Beyond the explosive antics, the trailer gives playe… Read More »- Article
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Cat Quest III Update Brings Difficulty Aplenty in Mew Game Mode
Kepler Interactive and developer The Gentlebros have released a free update bringing “Mew Game Mode” to Cat Quest III on all platforms. Players can now toggle new difficulty “meowdifiers” and earn exclusive rewards by taking on harder challenges. Check out the trailer below! Mew Game Mode is accessi… Read More »- Review
Shujinkou
In an interview with Game*Spark News, Shujinkou director Julian Rice expressed his desire to create a first-person dungeon crawler (DRPG) in the vein of Etrian Odyssey. With so few games like this in the current landscape, I was eager to try it before release. From the outset, Shujinkou wears its Et… Read More »- Article
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Three Story Expansions for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Coming This Spring
The Hundred Heroes are back! 505 Games and Rabbit & Bear recently announced the release dates of brand new content for hit indie JRPG — and winner of our Best Indie Game of 2024 award — Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. The content comes in the form of three story expansions: The Chapter of Mar… Read More »- Article
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YIIK: Electric Soul Archives Celebrates YIIK with Fittingly Eclectic New Album (Exclusive Video)
While YIIK: A Postmodern RPG launched over six years ago, developers Ackk Studios have been offering updates since then, though none as substantial as December’s YIIK I.V update, which brought a brand new battle mode to the game alongside a new playable character, new areas, and “So many surprises t… Read More »Twitch
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