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Deus Ex

Posted by Tom Naylor on June 23, 2025

[Editor’s Note: June 23rd, 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the original Deus Ex. In honor of this, we have asked our review team to offer fresh looks at all four mainline games in the series. Be on the lookout for those later this week!] Twenty-five years ago today, we were given a glimpse into t… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 160 – Foliage Ocean: The Second Story

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 23, 2025

It’s been nearly nine years since we published our first episode about RPG forest music, so it is high time we revisited the topic! Forest music comes in several varieties, from contemplative to mysterious, upbeat to foreboding, and many more. Today’s long-awaited episode covers RPG music with a rea… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 6/22/25 [UPDATE]

Posted by Adem Yilmaz on June 22, 2025

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we run the gamut from strategy RPGs to visual novels. This lineup feels like it offers something for everyone — even more than it usually does. I, for one, can’t wait to dive in. Let’s do this! Gales of Nayeli – June 23rd (Windows) Gales of Nayeli is a grid-… Read More »

Retro Encounter 462 – Deus Ex RetroSpective

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 19, 2025

We always love to celebrate birthdays here at Retro Encounter, and one of our all-time favourite RPGs/immersive sims has a big one coming up! Deus Ex is turning 25 years old! In honour of this momentous occasion, we’ve assembled a panel of fans to chat about each entry in the series. Whether you’re… Read More »

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Posted by Zek Lu on June 18, 2025

As someone who grew up with RPGs, I’ve long championed remasters of forgotten titles, especially now that most classic games are no longer accessible on modern platforms. Reviving lost titles has never been more important. Enter RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, one of the best ex… Read More »

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Hands-On Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2025

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 18, 2025

I’ve heard great things about the Digimon Story series, but unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to check these games out yet. Digimon Story: Time Stranger is making me want to rectify that, as I had a fantastic time with the title during Summer Game Fest. From developer Media.Vision and publishe… Read More »

Summer Game Fest 2025 Demo Round-Up: Petal Runner, Blighted, and More

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 17, 2025

Summer news season is in full swing, and I had the chance to get hands-on with some fantastic upcoming titles at Summer Game Fest! From an adorable, pixelated Game Boy Color throwback to a cozy mix of dungeon-crawling and shopkeeping, there was no shortage of creativity on display in this year’s lin… Read More »

Random Encounter 325 – Time for a Switch 2!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 16, 2025

On this week’s Random Encounter, we’ve finally recovered from Not-E3, so now it’s time to talk about the Switch 2! Nintendo’s long-awaited follow-up to the Switch has finally released and, surprise, it’s still the Switch! The Nintendo Switch 2 is burning up the sales charts and already consuming cou… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 6/15/25

Posted by Audra Bowling on June 15, 2025

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, dating sims and devil summoners! Not in the same game, though, but I’m certain Persona enjoyers will appreciate what’s on here. I’m also certain there is at least one otome game out there that is the exact intersection of those two concepts. To round it all… Read More »

TOEM 2 Hands-On Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2025

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 14, 2025

Adorable environments, a neat black-and-white aesthetic, endearing characters, and some cozy photography are all par for the course in upcoming adventure title TOEM 2! From developers Something We Made and co-publishers popagenda, this sequel to 2021’s TOEM: A Photo Adventure is slated for release i… Read More »

Steam Next Fest RPG & Adventure Demos to Check Out This Weekend [UPDATED]

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 13, 2025

The latest Steam Next Fest kicked off last week, meaning this weekend (until June 16th at 10:00 am PT) is your last chance to check out many of the demos available during the event! But where did the week go? How do you decide what to spend the next 50-ish hours playing in case the demos vanish on M… Read More »

Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy at Summer Game Fest 2025

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 13, 2025

The highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy collaboration has been a lovely thing to witness. It’s brought some fantastic energy into both these franchises and absolutely oozes passion for the worlds within them. With that context, I was stoked to get the opportunity to speak with… Read More »

Lost RPG Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster Gets Switch Revival

Posted by Gio Castillo on June 12, 2025

Unreleased Game Boy Advance RPG Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster will finally see the light of day. It’s coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2026. The creature collector title is being rebuilt by Kohachi Studio, which employs former members of original Metal Slug developer Nazca. Multiple representative… Read More »

Code Vein II First Look at Summer Game Fest 2025

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 11, 2025

During Summer Game Fest 2025, I got to sit in on a gameplay presentation of Bandai Namco’s upcoming action RPG Code Vein II, a follow-up to their 2019 hit Code Vein! From the looks of it, the developers have truly expanded on the first game, building on its co-op gameplay systems, character customiz… Read More »

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Posted by Audra Bowling on June 10, 2025

I was hesitant to dive into the FFVII Remake games, as the original Final Fantasy VII holds a special place in my heart as my first-ever RPG experience, opening the door to not only a series I continue to love but a genre I’ve come to deeply appreciate. I’ve many fond memories of the original PlaySt… Read More »

Random Encounter 324 – Not-E3 2025 Extravaganza!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 9, 2025

On this week’s Random Encounter, the Summer Game Fest (AKA Not-E3) season is officially upon us! For video game fans, this period is like early Christmas. With nonstop gaming announcements, there is something for everyone! This week, our panel has been working hard keeping up with all the major even… Read More »

Persona 4 Revival Teaser at Xbox Games Showcase 2025

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 8, 2025

Today at the Xbox Games Showcase, an event that oddly and routinely features more JRPG news than you’d think, SEGA and Atlus officially revealed their latest poorly kept secret, Persona 4 Revival. Following in the footsteps of last year’s Persona 3 Reload, this seems to be a full-on remake with upgr… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 6/8/25

Posted by Adem Yilmaz on June 8, 2025

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we catch our breath after the jam-packed Switch 2 launch week. Not that there aren’t any releases this week; we have an assorted mix of new titles to sift through as Summer Game Fest weekend rolls on. So let’s not waste any more time and dive in! Virtual Gir… Read More »

Dosa Divas to Stir Up Trouble and Serve It in 2026

Posted by Adem Yilmaz on June 7, 2025

Originally announced last year as Project DOSA, Outerloop Games’ latest title is now officially titled Dosa Divas and is set to launch in early 2026! From the team behind Thirsty Suitors comes a new turn-based cooking RPG, where players battle an evil fast food empire as two sisters, Samara and Ama… Read More »

Code Vein II Revealed, Coming 2026

Posted by Adem Yilmaz on June 6, 2025

Bandai Namco has announced Code Vein II at Summer Game Fest. The game is set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. If you loved the first game or just enjoy action-packed RPGs that pit you against powerful foes in intense combat, this one’s for you. Take a look at th… Read More »

RGG Studio’s Project Century is Now Stranger Than Heaven in Summer Game Fest Teaser

Posted by Gio Castillo on June 6, 2025

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Project Century has been renamed Stranger Than Heaven. The title was officially unveiled at this year’s Summer Game Fest, at the end of a stylish new teaser trailer. We learned the game is at least partially set in Japan in 1943, right in the thick of World War II. Th… Read More »

Retro Encounter 461 – Fallout: New Vegas Part I

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on June 5, 2025

You know, I tried to measure my charisma on Retro Encounter once. The microphone burst into flames. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, we’re chatting about the opening hours of the 2010 Obsidian classic Fallout: New Vegas. Can the host finally get his head around a WRPG? Do any of us actuall… Read More »

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is Real, Coming September 30th

Posted by Tin Manuel on June 4, 2025

Years after the 2021 Nvidia leak, I’d almost given up on the remake/remaster rumors of Final Fantasy Tactics. But here we are, we can all finally put a huge check on that list as Square Enix has officially revealed Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles in today’s State of Play showcase. The… Read More »

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement to Release in 2026

Posted by Trent Argirov on June 4, 2025

505 Games and developer ArtPlay have announced Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, a new blood-filled entry in the side-scrolling action RPG series. The reveal came via the latest Sony State of Play, confirming its release in 2026 for PlayStation 5. It will also release simultaneously for Xbox Ser… Read More »

Nioh 3 Announced; Limited Demo Out Until June 18th

Posted by Gio Castillo on June 4, 2025

Nioh 3 is launching on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in early 2026. A demo for the Souls-like action RPG is available now on PS5, but only until June 18th. Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja revealed Nioh 3 at Sony’s latest State of Play presentation. The story looks appropriately dramatic (and va… Read More »

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