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Veterum

Posted by Mark Roddison on September 7, 2026

Gather your mercenaries, manage their loadout, and watch your group finances: Veterum follows as much in the wake of fantasy mercenary company RPGs as many others, including its own direct precursor. On leaving early access, the unit trait and movement-based strategy systems and a varied world of ra… Read More »

Random Encounter 354 – Dawnwalker and Skywalker

Posted by Jonathan Logan on September 7, 2026

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking about two of the biggest games out this fall. First up, The Blood of Dawnwalker is a long-awaited title from a new studio made up of many of the creators behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. And while that CD Projekt Red DNA is all over this project, it… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, September 6–12, 2026 – Hexagon Grids, Chickens in Dungeons, and Killer Scarecrows

Posted by Mike Salbato on September 6, 2026

It seems like we get more and more strategy RPGs every year lately, which is a cool trend to see. Joining Veterum in this edition of RPGs Coming This Week is a big free update and paid DLC for Code Vein II. This release oddly gives me the bizarre ability to compare Bandai Namco’s anime souls-like va… Read More »

Volontés

Posted by Audra Bowling on September 5, 2026

Following the betrayal of her kingdom’s church, during which she lost everything, a young survivor emerges from the burned ruins of her village only to get a new lease on life by masquerading as a rival country’s prophesied Moon Witch. Can Fiena hold on to her new, cherished sense of security even a… Read More »

Blue Reflection: Second Light Official Soundtrack

Posted by Rob White on September 4, 2026

The first Blue Reflection game contains a consistently brilliant OST, full of chilled electronics and a breezy vibe. It’s definitely up there as one of my favourite video game soundtracks despite the game being a very patchy experience. The sequel, Blue Reflection: Second Light (or Blue Reflection:… Read More »

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Completes the Trilogy in April 2027

Posted by Trent Argirov on September 4, 2026

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8th, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games Store. The information came as part of the latest Sony State of Play, alongside both a new trai… Read More »

EXSTETRA (2026)

Posted by Audra Bowling on September 3, 2026

Love may be a battlefield, but does throwing kissing willy-nilly into the mix make it more memorable? The remastered version of EXSTETRA (2026), a title originally released on the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS but never localized into English, reflects on this. While this new HD remaster is a ta… Read More »

2D Turn-Based Final Fantasy Is Not Dead! Final Fantasy Resonance Hands-On Preview

Posted by Scott Clay on September 3, 2026

There are two things that a vocal part of the Final Fantasy fandom has wanted for some time now. One is a return to a turn-based battle system. The last true turn-based Final Fantasy game is arguably Final Fantasy XII, but some would even say Final Fantasy X was the last time we saw a turn-based tit… Read More »

Valkyria Chronicles 3

Posted by Pete Leavitt on September 2, 2026

Reviewer’s note: This review has been written based on the fan translation by the Valkyria Chronicles 3 Fan Translation Project team. While we appreciate their hard work and recognize the difficulty of the task, the unfortunate reality is that this translation was very poor and riddled with both gra… Read More »

The Life & Suffering of Prince Jerian

Posted by Jerry Williams on September 1, 2026

I hope we never justify a “Life & Suffering-like” sub-genre of adventure games. Enough with the “likes” already. I kid, but I say this because The Life & Suffering of Prince Jerian (LSPJ) is the second game in the series that takes place in the awful, brutal Empire first introduced in The Li… Read More »

The Blood of Dawnwalker

Posted by Zek Lu on August 31, 2026

Time is the one thing none of us can ever get back. We waste it freely when there is nothing to lose, only to realize its value when it runs out. In The Blood of Dawnwalker, time is constantly working against you. It is the most valuable resource, and every moment forces you to decide where it is wo… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, August 30–September 5, 2026 – An Owl and a Vampire Walk Into an Item Shop

Posted by Mike Salbato on August 30, 2026

We always have a variety of games in RPGs Coming This Week, but I’m always pleased when a single week can bring us everything from an 8-bit-styled retro adventure to a AAA-caliber open world action RPG by industry veterans. Our two “big” 3D games both promise blood — one even has it in its name — bu… Read More »

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition

Posted by Matt Wardell on August 28, 2026

War has swept through the lands of Middle-Earth as the Dark Lord Sauron’s forces march north to reclaim a mysterious Ring with the power to rule the world. An unlikely hero, however, is carrying the Ring south, into the heart of darkness, to the one place the Ring can be destroyed… but you knew all… Read More »

Retro Encounter 493 – Romancing SaGa 2 Part I

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on August 27, 2026

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 »

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on August 26, 2026

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 »

Star Wars Zero Company

Posted by Jerry Williams on August 26, 2026

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 »

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Showcases the Weapons and More in gamescom 2026 Trailer

Posted by Mike Salbato on August 25, 2026

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 »

Ledgerbound

Posted by Audra Bowling on August 25, 2026

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 »

Terranigma Returns in 2027 [Updated]

Posted by Mike Salbato on August 24, 2026

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 »

Random Encounter 354 – Critically Acclaimed MMORPGs Called Final Fantasy XIV

Posted by Jonathan Logan on August 24, 2026

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 »

RPGs Coming This Week, August 23–29, 2026 – Strategy, Souls-Likes, and Small Rodents

Posted by Mike Salbato on August 23, 2026

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 »

Brigandine Abyss

Posted by Ben Love on August 20, 2026

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 »

Grandfathers, Games, and Nostalgia: Why I Keep Coming Back to Zelda II

Posted by Sam Medley on August 19, 2026

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 »

Over Requiemz

Posted by Audra Bowling on August 18, 2026

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 »

Entropy Early Access Review

Posted by Ben Love on August 18, 2026

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 »

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