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Beyond Galaxyland Blends 2.5D RPGs with Sci-Fi Movies
Have you ever thought, hey, what if The Hitcherhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was a 2.5D RPG? Well, you might get something like Beyond Galaxyland! This turn-based RPG follows Earthling teenager Doug and his gun-wielding guinea pig, Boom Boom, as they traverse “Galaxyland” in a love letter to classic sā¦ Read More »- Review
Terra Memoria
Cast your minds back to the halcyon days of the 90s: sprite-based games with 3D environments wereĀ justĀ taking off, and a beloved franchiseĀ calledĀ Breath of FireĀ blessed us with its third entry. Itās the essence of this era that French development company La Moutarde wants to capture with their firstā¦ Read More »- Article
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Hands-On Preview
Rejoice, Shin Megami Tensei fans. If you were slightly disappointed with the original Shin Megami Tensei V, it’s likely that Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance might wash that bad taste out of your mouth. I enjoyed the original SMTV but always knew something was missing compared to previous entries inā¦ Read More »- Article
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Dungeons of Hinterberg to Launch July 18th for Xbox, PC
During the latest ID@Xbox Showcase, Curve Games and developer Microbird have announced that social-sim RPG Dungeons of Hinterberg will launch on July 18th for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass upon its release. Check out the announcement trailer below, whiā¦ Read More »- Article
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Shiren the Wanderer 6 Gets Hefty Update; More Content This Summer
Publisher and developer Spike Chunsoft has announced loads of free content forĀ Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.Ā The sixth mainlineĀ Shiren the WandererĀ title debuted on February 26th exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. This version 1.1.0 update contains new Sacred Treeā¦ Read More »- Article
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Rhythm JRPG Keylocker Gets Summer Release on Xbox, PC
The rhythm game-JRPG hybrid Keylocker finally has a release window: late this summer for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Shown during the latest ID@Xbox Showcase, the announcement trailer (below) makes the Mario & Luigi and Chrono Trigger influences readily apparent… along with everything elā¦ Read More »- Article
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New Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Trailer Is Steeped in 90s Vibes
At the latestĀ ID@Xbox Showcase, Life is Strange developer DON’T NOD released a new “Lo-fi Summer” trailer (below) forĀ Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.Ā The narrative adventure game is expected to launch in late 2024 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. SinceĀ itĀ was first revealedĀ ā¦ Read More »- Article
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles Debuts August 8th
Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles, an action RPG adaptation of the popular anime, is coming to consoles andĀ PC. Along with the anime’s original plot, the game will cover new adventures unfolding in the Jura Tempest Foundationā¦ Read More »- Article
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Random Encounter 295 – Spiritual Successor Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
On this episode of Random Encounter, Zach joins the party to chat about the recent spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the new DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide. Hundred Heroes has been one of our most anticipated JRPGs since its Kickstarter baā¦ Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 4/28/24
After last week’s behemoth of a release schedule, I’m pleased to report that the slate has been reduced to three noteworthy indie games. Two we’ve seen before, and a partridge in a pear tree one brand-new title that I haven’t seen a lot of coverage for. It’s unjust, I tell you, so let’s set things rā¦ Read More »- Feature
Top 25 RPG Dragons
As many of you know, it’s the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese calendar, so we thought it was time to put together a feature on our favorite dragons! After all, what’s a good RPG without at least one excellent dragon? While we had a tough time deciding on the final number, we decided to stick withā¦ Read More »- Review
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
A time capsule can be a treasure chest or Pandoraās Box. It may be overflowing with precious memories of a bygone era or unleash calamityāthe realization that the pastās masterpieces donāt hold up or, worse, werenāt great to begin with. In either case, the time capsule is a true Shrƶdingerās box, asā¦ Read More »- Article
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes to Receive Multiple Patches, Possible Sequel
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes publisher 505 Games has released a statement detailing current and planned patches for the less-than-satisfactory Nintendo Switch version, many reviews of which have noted significant performance and quality issues. Nintendo Life’s review, for one, raised a laundryā¦ Read More »- Article
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Zenless Zone Zero Pre-Registrations Now Up, Potential Launch Date LeakedĀ
Developer and publisher HoYoverse has announced that the upcoming action RPGĀ Zenless Zone ZeroĀ is accepting pre-registrations worldwide.Ā Interested playersĀ can now wishlist the game onĀ the PlayStationĀ Store and the Epic Games Store.Ā You can do so by headingĀ overĀ to the iOS App Store, the Google Playā¦ Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
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Retro Encounter 414 – Arc the Lad
Arc seeking Ark While it was a launch title for the PSOne in Japan, Arc the Lad was something of a swan song by the time it finally released in the West. It also stands as one of the final works of the now-defunct Working Designs localization company. Today our four panelists dig into this hidden clā¦ Read More »- Article
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Digital Pre-Orders Live for Monster Hunter Stories 1+2; Anime Free to Watch Til 2025
Pre-orders have started for Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories on the PlayStation Store, the Nintendo eShop, and PC via Steam. PS players can reserve it in a double pack with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin today. Unfortunately, those on Switch and Steam must wait until release (June 14th) to gā¦ Read More »- Review
SaGa Emerald Beyond
SaGa is one of the longest-running RPG series out there. Many fans claim the 36-year-old Final Fantasy II is the first game in the series, one of its lead designers being SaGa series creator Akitoshi Kawazu. The first SaGa game (known as The Final Fantasy Legend in North America) came out for the Gaā¦ Read More »- Article
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Releasing October 11th; Preorders Now Open
In a 25-minute showcase forĀ Metaphor: ReFantazio, developer Studio ZeroĀ andĀ publisher ATLUS have finally locked in an October 11th worldwide release date for their new high-fantasy RPG title. Director Katsura Hashino revealed several unique gameplay elements and a gorgeous Collector’s Edition in thiā¦ Read More »- Article
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Cat Quest III Sets Sail for the High Seas on August 8th
The purrfect feline RPG series is back for another entry, this time on the high seas! During the recent Nintendo Indie World Showcase, The Gentlebros revealed that Cat Quest III (revealed last May as “Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean”) is sailing to consoles and Steam on none other than Internatiā¦ Read More »- Article
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SteamWorld Heist IIĀ Sets Sail on August 8th for Multiple Platforms
At the end ofĀ Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase, publisher Thunderful and developer Image & Form announcedĀ SteamWorld Heist II, a sequel to 2016’s turn-based tactics RPGĀ SteamWorld Heist. Fans don’t have to wait long as the latest game debuts on August 8th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4,ā¦ Read More »- Article
- Rhythm Encounter
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Rhythm Encounter 133 – The Great Culinary Encounter
Everything’s better with the right soundtrack backing it up, whether that’s studying, working, or household tasks ā most notably for today’s discussion, cooking! Whether our panel on this episode was channeling energy for a flavorful Spanish chicken dish or some chill tunes to prepare cozy desserts,ā¦ Read More »- Review
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Before you even get to the title screen of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, it hits you with the message, “With our appreciation to all JRPG fans.” They’re not kidding. Hundred Heroes desperately wants to recapture our love of the old classics, particularly Suikoden II. In fact, the similarities pā¦ Read More »- Article
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G-MODE Revives Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission for Switch, Steam
A long-lost cell phone game entry in the Persona series is getting revived! Developer G-MODE is bringing back ATLUS’ spin-off cell phone game from 2007, Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission, to the Nintendo Switch eShop and Steam through its G-MODE Archives+ label. The action RPG is a prequel to the oā¦ Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 4/21/24
On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: the motherlode. Chances are you were already planning on picking something up from this selection, so what’s a few more gil? Just kidding. We’re not trying to sell you anything, but we are very enthusiastic about these upcoming titles. So let’s just hop righā¦ Read More »- Article
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Coming to Switch in July
During this week’s Indie World Showcase, Nintendo announced that action roguelite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate will be coming to Switch in July as a timed console exclusive. The company shared an announcement trailer for the upcoming release (below) showing everyone’s favourite halfā¦ Read More »- Article
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Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update Launches April 25th
For a series that has built its success with stories set in a post-nuclear war world, there certainly is a lot of optimism right now surrounding Fallout 4 and the franchise at large. A season of premium television on Prime Video most recently thrust the Fallout series back into the spotlight, and noā¦ Read More »- Feature
Broken Roads Interview with Drop Bear Bytes
I love a sunburnt country,A land of sweeping plains,Of ragged mountain ranges,Of drought and flooding rains. An excerpt from Dorothea Mackellarās famous poem āMy Countryā 1906 The excerpt above is to many within Australia (of which I am one) as perfect a verse as exists to encapsulate the beautifulā¦ Read More »- Article
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Sand Land Stirs Up a Sandstorm in Latest Trailer
Bandai Namco is brewing a sandstorm! Well, at least with the help of Finnish DJ Darude. The song “Sandstorm” sets the tone in the latest trailer for the late Akira Toriyama’s Sand Land. The action RPG set in a post-apocalypse desert releases later this month. Check out the new Sandstorm Trailer beloā¦ Read More »- Music Review
The Thaumaturge Original Soundtrack
Since I recently reviewed the supernatural themes and dark streets of The Thaumaturge and came away pretty impressed, I was stoked to get my copy of the game’s digital soundtrack. The Slavic themes and minimalist, ambient background music offer quite a surreal experience as you race aā¦ Read More »- Article
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New Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Trailer, Gameplay Details
It’s been a couple of weeks since our last bit of news surrounding Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, but after moving the release date up, developer ATLUS has released a new trailer. Titled “The Sacrifice”, the brand-new trailer features new gameplay details, mystical settings, and fearsome demons, iā¦ Read More »- Article
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Retro Encounter 413 – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Spoilercast
To be the sad man / Behind Mako eyes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2024, reimagines many of the most dramatic and emotional moments of Final Fantasy VII, form Cloudās flashback to Barretās hometown and beyond, in a segmented open world environment driven by a mix ofā¦ Read More »- Article
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Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Hands-On Preview
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is the long-awaited sequel to 2015’s indie adventure 2064: Read Only Memories. 2064 introduced players to a more introspective cyberpunk story with all manner of character types represented (because representation matters). NEURODIVER takes us back into that vibrant woā¦ Read More »- Review
Fallout 3
Fallout 3 was a landmark game. It emerged at a time when high fantasy primarily represented 3D open-world roleplaying games and shifted the genre’s possibilities. There had been some alternative settings at the time, but Bioshock euphoria dominated the cultural zeitgeist. In 2008, large, first-persoā¦ Read More »- Review
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom
The Rhapsody trilogy recently had its 25th anniversary, yet for 24 of those years, we’ve only been able to play one of the three games. Thanks to Nippon Ichi Software’s recent push to remaster, re-release, and localize their back catalog of games, fans of the original wondrous musical adventure areā¦ Read More »- Article
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Goes Live on April 22nd
Publisher ATLUS and developer Studio Zero have announced an exclusive livestream to showcase the upcoming stylish fantasy RPGĀ Metaphor: ReFantazioĀ on April 22nd at 3 pm PT/ 6 pm ET. Director Katsura Hashino will present never-before-seen gameplay and development updates. The broadcast will debut livā¦ Read More »- Review
Fallout 2
War. War never changed. Fallout 2 never got an expansion pack. A lot has changed since Fallout 2’s 1998 release, even in the world of the Fallout series. It is a product of its time in that, along with Diablo, Fallout and its sequel set the tone in a new way for modern CRPGs, feeding into theā¦ Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
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Random Encounter 294 – Crawl Out Through the Fallout, Baby
On this episode, ex-Random Encounter host Greg Delmage returns to share his film expertise while chatting about the new Fallout TV show! Video game adaptations are hot right now, and Amazon has just dropped what might be the best one yet: Fallout! Based on the long-running RPG series, Fallout, the sā¦ Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 4/14/24
On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: an expansion to 2023’s biggest JRPG (er, depending on who you ask), and a diverse slate of indie titles with some sizable buzz behind them. Let’s get into it! Dream Tactics ā April 15th (Switch, Windows) Dream Tactics is a cute GBA styled tactics RPG, with cā¦ Read More »- Review
Love and Deepspace
When I first heard about it, I wasn’t sure what to make of the free-to-play mobile game Love and Deepspace. On paper, I find many of its separate components appealing. Itās a sci-fi otome with a mix of FMV dialogue cutscenes, a visual novel-style presentation, a surprisingly robust action RPG cā¦ Read More »- Review