News Archive: January 2011
Date Update
01/31/11

DeathSpank (PC) Review

A new review of Hothead's action-RPG and graphic adventure mash-up.
01/31/11

The Breakup...

January's editorial: Rob breaks up with Japan for Poland.
01/30/11

Away: Shuffle Dungeon Review

A retro review that got Away from us!
01/30/11

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights Coming To Europe This Summer

He's like Professor Layton, except with a mustache and an attitude.
01/29/11

New Ni No Kuni PS3 Footage Surfaces

PS3 hardware + Level-5 + Studio Ghibli = gorgeous.
01/29/11

Atelier Violet: Alchemist of Gramnad 2 Screens Added

...Is this game out in five days in Japan already?! Yes, yes it is.
01/29/11

Persona 2: Innocent Sin PSP Gallery Update

Lots and lots of battle screens - because I know the wait is killing you.
01/29/11

Starfish Brings First Elminage To PSP

This one is mostly a straight-up port, however.
01/29/11

More On Final Fantasy XIII-2 And The Fabula Mythology

You might want to avoid if, say, you haven't beaten XIII.
01/29/11

Jikandia: The Timeless Land Gets A Date & Pre-Order Bonus

At Gamestop, of course.
01/29/11

Ar Tonelico Qoga Premium Edition Announced

But you have to be 17 years old or over to buy the thing.
01/28/11

Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Review

Thanks to Andrew, we finally have a review!
01/27/11

Watch Square Enix's 1st Production Department Trailers... Again

And in HD! Mmmmm, HD.
01/27/11

Pokémon Black & White Gets An Evolved Battle System

And you can watch it in video form!
01/27/11

A Tales of Xillia Update

That is, details AND screens.
01/27/11

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Re:view

Is Re:coded a worthy addition to the series or just a re:hash?
01/27/11

Watch Tales Of The World: Radiant Mythology 3's Cameos In Video Form

Need a fix while we wait for an English Tales announcement? Here you go.
01/27/11

Aquaplus Announces Two New Strategy RPGs

Not to mention a new version of a visual novel...
01/27/11

More Rune Factory Oceans Details

Guest characters, mock-marriages, customization and more!
01/26/11

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Details

That's a lot of Ds. I know you're wondering what the deal is with the name!
01/26/11

Random Encounter Episode 17

In case it wasn't clear already, Rob hates FFXIII.
01/26/11

Final Fantasy Type-0 Detailed

Time to forget the name Agito XIII if you can!
01/26/11

Some More Details On Final Fantasy XIII-2

No, you don't get a new trailer. You got that last week!
01/26/11

More Final Fantasy Versus XIII Details

Something to tide you over until we can watch that trailer in HD.
01/26/11

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked Slated for Summer

It's not exactly at the 3DS launch, but I'm still stoked.
01/26/11

Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Will Release At A Budget Price

Now you don't have to feel bad about buying it a third time!
01/25/11

Lord of Arcana Review

Are you a loot whore? You are now!
01/25/11

Drawn: The Painted Tower HD Review

Graphic adventure artistry on the iPad.
01/25/11

Two Worlds II Now Available

Fun with acronyms: TW^2? 2W2? 2(W*W)? sqrt(2W^4)?
01/25/11

Lord of Arcana Now Available

Square Enix's Monster Hunter Turbo RPG Extreme Assault Edition With Zippers 3rd Accel!
01/24/11

The Last Story Gallery Update, Yet Another Video

Check out more gameplay! And Ruli City.
01/24/11

Radiant Historia Hands-On Preview

All life begins and ends with... Stocke?
01/24/11

Aphelion Episode Two: Wings of Omega Review

Is it better the second time around?
01/24/11

DC Universe Online Selling At Super Speed

Now they just need to fix those villainous supply issues!
01/24/11

Atlus USA Announces Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga for Xbox 360

I'll be honest, this was not the company I expected.
01/23/11

End of 2010 Soundtracks: 3rd Birthday, Zero no Kiseki, Opoona

3 soundtracks, each 3 discs. 3x3 = 9. Not to be confuxed with 3x3 Eyes.
01/23/11

New Media for Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

Want to see 46 new English screens? Good, let us view together.
01/22/11

Watch A Final Batch Of The Last Story Clips

And how did Weekly Famitsu rate the game?
01/22/11

Director Akihiko Yoshida Details Upcoming Changes For Final Fantasy XIV

Catch a glimpse at what the future holds for Eorzea.
01/21/11

Watch Final Fantasy XIII-2's Trailer In English

Missed it the first time? Fear not.
01/21/11

Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection Ultimate Pack Detailed

It's for the ultimate FFIV fan with ultimately deep pockets.
01/21/11

Help Atlus USA Choose Some Radiant Historia Packaging Art

More specifically, art for the Shimomura music CD and its sleeve.
01/21/11

Hyperdimension Neptunia Artwork Added

And a good look at the game's premium edition.
01/21/11

Aralon: Sword and Shadow Review (iOS)

It's like Oblivion for your iOS device!
01/19/11

Jikandia: The Timeless Land Demo Now Available

And a gallery update!
01/19/11

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim First Details

And a first screenshot.
01/19/11

Tactics Ogre's European Limited Edition Detailed

Officially, this time. You even get to see it!
01/19/11

Hero 30 Second Delayed, Prologue Clip

Once again, it's delayed by more than 30 seconds.
01/19/11

Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Final Mix's Final Trailer

It's simple and clean.
01/19/11

Inazuma Eleven Gets An English Trailer

And by English, we mean British English.
01/19/11

Watch The Latest Rune Factory Oceans Trailer

And who is this mystery person?
01/19/11

SMT: Devil Survivor Overclocked Confirmed for US Release

And it's coming sooner than you might think!
01/19/11

Eternal Legacy HD Review (iOS)

Bryan took this one down on the iPad.
01/18/11

New Square Enix Galleries: XIII-2, Type-0, Kingdom Hearts 3D

Three mini galleries from today's big event.
01/18/11

Watch Final Fantasy Versus XIII's Trailer

At least this one didn't get a funky re-name.
01/18/11

Mass Effect 2 PS3 Now Available

It now has both flexibility AND reach!
01/18/11

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Gets An Official Name

Even for a JRPG, that's pretty long. UPDATE - Trailer Added!
01/18/11

Final Fantasy Agito XIII Becomes Final Fantasy Type-0

But does a change in name reflect a change in game?
01/18/11

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Announced

A direct sequel to the flagship Square Enix series will be released in 2011!
01/15/11

Arx Fatalis Gets Patched; Source Code Available

Do you even remember 2002? Me neither.
01/15/11

More Updates For The Last Story

New information on characters, setting, and Tension moves!
01/15/11

White Knight Chronicles Episode.Portable Data Sharing Update

Trade quests and characters with friends!
01/15/11

The Latest In Tales Of Graces F Download Content

Dress up as *other* Tales characters!
01/14/11

Ace Attorney Investigations 2 Gallery Update & Chapter 3 Details

You can also grab a real demo from the Japanese Wii channels.
01/14/11

Radiant Historia Gallery Update

Need more convincing to pick up Atlus' time-travelling RPG?
01/14/11

Venus & Braves PSP Gallery Update

And the producer talks about wanting to make a sequel.
01/14/11

Dragon Quest VI Realms Of Revelation Gallery Update + Preorder Bonus

You can get your very own Slime plush! Is it icky *and* cuddly?
01/14/11

Laxius Force III: The Last Stand Review

Neal takes on another Laxius Force title!
01/13/11

A Fresh Batch Of Valkyria Chronicles 3 Videos

SEGA realllly wants you to get acquainted with the characters.
01/13/11

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Gets A Domain Name

But does the game exist? Will we see Lightning with odd hair extensions and dual-wielding guns?
01/13/11

RPGFan Games of 2010 Awards

It's finally time to unveil the best of the 2010 crop.
01/13/11

Machinarium Review

Tiny robots! More tiny robots!
01/12/11

Watch A Final Promise Story Character Video

Meet Wolf's friend, Rushdie. Oh, and a knight named Cain.
01/12/11

The Last Story: Tidbits and Trailers

Dungeons, equipment and more!
01/12/11

Level-5 Details Nintendo 3DS Lineup

Also: watch the Inazuma Eleven 4 and Professor Layton trailers!
01/12/11

Exclusive Darkspore Hero Spotlight Video: Zrin

Haven't heard of Darkspore? Now's your chance.
01/12/11

Shining Force (iOS) Review

The SRPG classic, now on a much smaller screen!
01/11/11

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Now Available

I totally just pulled off a rad ghost trick on that rail, bro.
01/11/11

Ghostlight Shines a Light on a European Release of Persona 3 Portable

P3P is nice and all, but can we have Persona 5? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
01/11/11

Dragon Age II Giveaway Winners!

Did you win? Did you?!
01/11/11

DC Universe Online Now Available

I can't take a villain called Brainiac seriously.
01/11/11

Kingdom Hearts: Re:coded Now Available

This is not the one with all brand-new Disney worlds.
01/10/11

Random Encounter - Episode 16

A Soundtrack Spectacular!
01/10/11

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess Review

Theoretically, a goddess could fly without wings.
01/09/11

Mazes of Fate Review

A GBA review? In 2011? It's totally retro!
01/08/11

Chaos Rings (iPad) Review

It's RPGFan's first iPad game review!
01/07/11

Lots of Final Promise Story Details

You know what the game looks like, but who are the characters?
01/07/11

XSEED Offers More Bonuses With Ys I & II Chronicles

As if 80s nostalgia wasn't enough.
01/07/11

New Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection Screen Shots

The SNES never had it so good.
01/07/11

New Radiant Historia Screens

*insert gratuitous Chrono Trigger reference here*
01/07/11

Venus & Braves PSP Gets A Download Version

And a(nother) demo.
01/07/11

Persona 2: Innocent Sin JP Release Delayed

Well, what's another month among friends-- err, demons?
01/07/11

Lite Version of Ash Now Available For iOS

By definition, isn't "ash" already "lite"?
01/07/11

Dragon Age II Signature Edition Details and Giveaway

Two copies, straight from EA to you!
01/06/11

More On The Last Story's Multiplayer Mode

Get your banana peels and sticky swords ready!
01/06/11

Have A Baby & Swimsuit Contests In Rune Factory Oceans

Not necessarily at the same time!
01/06/11

Watch Valkyria Chronicles 3's Latest Character Intro Video

This time, get up close and personal with your rival squad.
01/06/11

Final Fantasy Legends Mobile Gets A Dark Knight Chapter

No, you don't get a Batman class.
01/06/11

Torchlight Headed to Xbox Live Arcade

That's good news for everyone.
01/05/11

Dozens of New Screens for SaGa 3 DS

Fist bump!
01/05/11

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Contest + Image Gallery

Check out pics. Get on Facebook. Toast the professor.
01/05/11

New Media for Tales of Xillia

Feast your eyes on some new screen shots.
01/05/11

Scarlett Adventures Episode 1 Gets A Major Update & Sale

You too, can experience a spark of life on your iPhone for less than a buck.
01/05/11

Spectral Force Genesis Review

The review nobody asked for is finally here!
01/05/11

Devil Survivor Overclock Announced For The 3DS

Apparently, seven days wasn't enough time to save Tokyo.
01/05/11

Catch A Shiny Legendary Pokémon At Your Local GameStop

Starting.. now!
01/04/11

Get Ready to Be Charmed by Chantelise This Year

Carpe Fulgur's next translation project is a whimsical action-RPG.
01/03/11

The PSN Classics Just Keep Coming

Get Back to Nature and start your Journey West.
01/01/11

Valkyria Chronicles 3 Gallery Update And More Details

Meet some more Nameless with names.
01/01/11

Hero 30 Second Also Gets A Presentation

Looks like Sakaguchi started a trend with The Last Story
01/01/11

Arc the Lad III Headed for PSN On January 4

You ready to get your last PSone Arc on?