News Archive: January 2012
Date Update
01/31/12

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Launch Trailer, DLC Announced

Battle Lightning! ...In the arena, anyway.
01/31/12

Dragon's Dogma Dated For May

A new trailer, plus pre-order and other bonuses!
01/31/12

Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning Gets Three Special Midnight Launches

Meet the big names behind the game!
01/31/12

Mass Effect 3 Voice Cast Revealed

Watch and listen in the newest trailer and screenshots.
01/31/12

Suikoden: The Woven Web Of A Century Screens Added

Hey look, it's a battle system!
01/30/12

Digimon World Re:Digitize Media Added

More action, more Digimon, more digital world.
01/30/12

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review

Play with Serah (and a little with Lightning).
01/30/12

RPGFan Interview Series: Kan "Reives" Gao of Freebird Games

Neal didn't even have to go to the moon to chat with him.
01/29/12

Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Review

With a name like that, it sure has a lot to live up to...
01/29/12

Shining Blade Artwork Added

Meet the game's cast.
01/28/12

Myst: Masterpiece Edition Review

Does it measure up to its namesake?
01/28/12

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Xbox 360 Pre-Order Bonuses

Another look at the two editions and the extra goodies.
01/28/12

RPGFan Soundtracks Spotlight: Xenogears

One of the most well-beloved albums of all time!
01/28/12

Introducing RPGFan Soundtracks Spotlight

A little something new from the soundtracks section!
01/27/12

Final Fantasy XIII-2: Clash of Time Trailer

Oh, there are definitely clashes.
01/27/12

What's In That Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Box?

The Square/Disney mashup is all grown up now!
01/27/12

Dragon Quest X Gallery Update: Of Trains And Quests

What's a game these days without a fast travel option?
01/27/12

Persona 4: The Golden Gets A Motorcycle, New Opening

Some interesting additions, but who wants a straight-up port anyway?
01/27/12

Mass Effect 3 Gets A Multiplayer Trailer, Too

BioWare likes to call it 'Special Forces,' however.
01/27/12

The Most Anticipated Games of 2012

What are the RPGs we're stoked for? Find out here!
01/26/12

Lost Heroes' Second Trailer Is A Teaser

A dungeon RPG with SD mechs.
01/26/12

Dead Island Ryder White DLC Trailer

Some insight into the villain.
01/26/12

Mugen Souls Trailer, Details

Less New Keiji Inafune, more animation.
01/26/12

The Lord of The Rings Online: Riders of Rohan Expansion Announced

New content, the level cap increases, and more!
01/26/12

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Xbox 360 Dated, CGI Trailer

Geralt comes to consoles fashionably late, but in two editions.
01/25/12

Video: Final Fantasy XIII-2's Gameplay Has Variety

A look at everything from battles to chocobo racing.
01/25/12

Random Encounter Episode 39

Preemptive Strike!
01/24/12

Release Date & New Media for Kingdom Hearts [3D]: Dream Drop Distance

A slick limited edition 3DS system, Fantasia & Tron: Legacy worlds and more!
01/24/12

New Ragnarok Odyssey Screens, Videos

Meet some monsters and check out the multiplayer.
01/24/12

Disgaea 3: Absence Of Detention English Screens Added

So, you're getting a Vita. Need a Disgaea fix? No problem!
01/23/12

The Witcher 2 Xbox 360 Details Coming Thursday

This week's conference brings a release date, trailer and other news!
01/23/12

Tales of Xillia Import Review

Ashton takes a look at a game we hope for in North America.
01/21/12

RPGFan Soundtracks Update

It's a big'un!
01/21/12

Extreme Escape Adventure: Good People Die's Newest PV

Let a rabbit guide you through the ambidex game.
01/21/12

Harvest Moon: The Land Of Origin Screens Added

Meet some spouse candidates.
01/20/12

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition Trailer

Why is the narrator yelling?
01/20/12

The Last Story English Screens Added

Something to tide you over until February 24th.
01/20/12

Mass Effect 3 Screens Added

And guess who voices new character James Vega?
01/19/12

Time of Heroes Launches on App Store

A 3D turn-based strategy RPG from the developers of Companions.
01/19/12

Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk-2 Dated For Late February

And guess what? Europe will get theirs first!
01/19/12

SRRN & Konami Bring Ash II: Shadows to the App Store

Surprise sequel debuts, screens and trailer in tow, too!
01/19/12

What's Next For Star Wars: The Old Republic?

There may have been an update already this week, but BioWare has more planned.
01/19/12

The Next Suikoden: The Woven Web of a Century Gets A Download Version

Plus some random gameplay tidbits.
01/19/12

Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition Trailer

Why should you take a trip to post-apocalyptic Las Vegas? Here's why.
01/19/12

The Witch And The Hundred Soldiers Screens Added

More characters, how to create your combos, and more.
01/19/12

Imageepoch, Namco Bandai Announce Tokitowa For PS3

First images and details of a brand new animation RPG.
01/19/12

The Last Story's Limited Edition Revealed For Europe

Just like Xenoblade before it, it's a nice package deal.
01/19/12

Mass Effect 3's Kinect Functions In Action

You may not get to flail around, but you get to boss around your squadmates.
01/19/12

RAW: Realms of Ancient War Teaser Trailer

See how this one is shaping up.
01/18/12

RPGFan Interview Series: Nobuo Uematsu and Earthbound Papas

We have a video interview with gaming's top maestro and his band at Magfest.
01/18/12

Video: Travel Through Time With Noel And Serah In Final Fantasy XIII-2

Get up close and personal with the time gates.
01/18/12

BioWare's Valentine's Day Gift Is The Mass Effect 3 Demo

Save the date for Commander Shepard.
01/18/12

Atlus' Next Announcement Likely Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time

Thanks, EB Canada, you are great at showing off unannounced games.
01/17/12

Star Trek Online Goes Free-To-Play Today, Trailer

Boldly go where no one has gone before... for free.
01/17/12

Fortune Summoners Delayed

But there's good news too!
01/17/12

Even More Ragnarok Odyssey Videos, Screens

Have some random gameplay details, too.
01/17/12

Action MMORPG TERA Dated For May

Finally, an actual release date!
01/16/12

Super Dungeon Explore: Board Game Spotlight

A guest writer goes in-depth about a board game that just might appeal to JRPG fans.
01/16/12

Heroes Of Ruin Story & Environments Trailer

Don't worry, it's colourful as ever.
01/16/12

Dead Island: Ryder White Campaign DLC Announced

The adventures in Zombieland continue... as the villain.
01/15/12

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP Review

We review the iOS adventure title, and we feel pretty good about that.
01/15/12

Dragon Quest X Has A Turtle God

And he guards your human village. Wait, what?
01/15/12

Persona 4: The Golden Commercial, New Screens Added

You know you want to look.
01/15/12

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition Gallery Debut

Our first real look at this interesting crossover!
01/14/12

Heroes Phantasia's Intro Movie

An anime crossover... in animated form.
01/13/12

Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland English Date, Trailer

Gusts's series is getting lots of love today.
01/13/12

Atelier Elkrone's Prologue Introduces All Your Love Interests

Some details on this otome take on Gust's Atelier series.
01/13/12

A Look At Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance's Battle System

Some videos to show you various aspects.
01/13/12

Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls (iOS) Review

Dennis digs in to a dungeon crawler for your phone.
01/12/12

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition Dated For Japan

And finally, a few details.
01/12/12

Tales of Innocence R Update

Unlockable dungeon, DLC, and Iria's 2nd mystic arte on video.
01/12/12

Thought 999 Had A Lot Of Endings? Its Sequel Has Even More!

Extreme Escape Adventure: Good People Die is going to keep people busy.
01/12/12

Star Wars: The Old Republic Gets V 1.1 Update Next Week

Introducing the Rise of the Rakghouls.
01/12/12

Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning, Mass Effect 3 Cross-Promo Trailer

Did you need more convincing to play those demos? Sure you did.
01/12/12

Random Encounter 38 - The End of the Year Spectacular!

2011 in review, Kingdoms of Amalur in preview and predictions for 2012!
01/11/12

Even More Ragnarok Odyssey Screens, Demo Incoming

Everything gets a demo!
01/11/12

Video: Wakfu's Cra Are All Archers

Don't be fooled; they have a variety of attacks.
01/11/12

You Want New Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 Screens, Right?

That's good, because we have 71 of them. Yes, there's an arbitrary beach scene inside.
01/11/12

Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning Crosses Over With Mass Effect 3

Play the demos of both games and unlock some neat in-game items.
01/11/12

A Hero's Guide To Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning's Skills

As usual, the newest video is full of information.
01/10/12

Nippon Ichi's The Witch And The Hundred Soldiers Marches In June

And with this PS3 RPG comes a few minigames.
01/10/12

Get A Load Of Games Of Thrones' Westeros In These New Screens

A few more tidbits on your two protagonists.
01/09/12

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2's Invasion Trailer Features... Invaders

If you thought there were strange things out in space, wait til you see what's attacking Japan.
01/09/12

Bethesda Regains Fallout MMORPG Rights

Zenimax settles with Interplay. Expect Zenimax Online to make this title?
01/09/12

Beyond The Labyrinth Gameplay Details

And you can customize your mysterious friend!
01/09/12

Final Fantasy Origins Heads To PSN This Week

If that XIII-2 demo isn't your thing, maybe this is.
01/08/12

Even More Ragnarok Odyssey Videos, Screens

More classes, enemies, and some eye candy.
01/08/12

RPGFan's Games of the Year 2011

Are you ready for award time? Because we've spent a lot of time on this.
01/08/12

Shining Blade's Promo Movie

And some playable character tidbits.
01/07/12

Age Of Wushu Comes To North America

Check out the upcoming Chinese free-to-play MMORPG's trailer.
01/07/12

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Gets A Demo... Next Week

That means you too, Europe.
01/05/12

Tales of Innocence R's Newest Videos

Two mystic artes and a commercial.
01/05/12

Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone Demo Released

Plus the game's release date (soon!), and pricing.
01/05/12

Final Fantasy XIII-2's Moogle Trailer

Hear him protest while you get ready to throw him! ....Poor thing.
01/05/12

Wakfu Enters Open Beta

Check out Square Enix and Ankama's turn-based MMO for yourself.
01/04/12

Devil Survivor 2's Latest Trailer Is A Tad Creepy

Atlus USA want to know how we'll die.
01/04/12

Kingdom Hearts 3DS Screens Added

More on the Dream Eaters and Traverse Town.
01/04/12

Mass Effect 3 Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

The latest videos give us a good look.
01/04/12

Cthulhu Saves The World Drops Price, Sees New Platforms

A fantastic indie game becomes even more affordable.
01/02/12

2nd Opinion: Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Review

It's Kyle's turn to play tricks on people!
01/02/12

Madoka Magica Portable Comiket Trailer

A PSP dungeon RPG based on an anime looks like this, apparently.
01/02/12

Root Double: Before Crime * After Days PV, Japanese Date

See what Ever17's director has in store.
01/02/12

RPGFan Game of the Month: December 2011

I have a good feeling about this...
01/01/12

Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code Review

Happy New Years! Our gift to you? A backlog review!