News Archive: January 2016
Date Update
01/31/16

Final Fantasy XIV Letter From the Producer Live XXVII Wrap-Up

That is the most beautiful rendition of FF6's Fierce Battle BGM ever!
01/31/16

Re-meet Squad 7 in Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Trailer

And some other characters as well.
01/31/16

Ramza Shows Off His Moves in Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade

Let's take a look at his Tactics.
01/30/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: HEX: Shards of Fate

Come check out the new PvE campaign with me and have a chance to win some in-game goods!
01/30/16

Langrisser I•II•III, Masaya Game Music Collection Vol.1 Review

Six discs of musical goodness.
01/29/16

Marvel at the Latest Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Trailer

Prepare for war when this comes to the west this summer.
01/29/16

Watch A Familiar Face Teach Crafting Mechanics in Star Ocean 5

It's Edge Maverick! Just kidding don't worry.
01/29/16

Mythology Video for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final Talks Daguza

This demon has it out for the gods, and he'll use you to accomplish his goals.
01/29/16

Latest Bravely Second Trailer Focuses on New Jobs

I still plan on destroying my enemies with delicious pastries.
01/29/16

PSP Version of Breath of Fire III Coming to PSN

Capcom has heard your prayers, Breath of Fire fans.
01/28/16

Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star Review

Pigeon game review part coo.
01/28/16

Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade Ramza Reveal Incoming

Gameplay to be unveiled on February 3rd.
01/28/16

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Available on Wii U Virtual Console

Return to Ivalice on the Wii U.
01/27/16

NCSOFT to Release Master X Master for Western Markets Later This Year

Also, some hands-on impressions inside.
01/27/16

Time to Compare Twilight Princess HD to the Original

Let's see if it earns that HD title.
01/27/16

Hatoful Boyfriend Review

Your eyes do not deceive you. This is a game about pigeons.
01/26/16

Pokemon Super Bowl Commercial Celebrates Series' 20th Anniversary

#TrainOn my friends!
01/26/16

Next Active Time Report for Final Fantasy XV Dated

The hype train is chugging along.
01/25/16

Valkryia: Azure Revolution Brings Real-time RPG Combat to Parallel Valkyria Universe

Hopefully both universes can coexist in the market.
01/25/16

Word Has It That a Paper Mario Game is Headed for Wii U

There are some rumors that you just need to believe.
01/25/16

An Iron Maiden RPG Will Be Rocking Your Phone Soon

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, hopefully it will be released on vinyl.
01/25/16

Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Opens Western Front Spring 2016

Prepare yourself for war once more.
01/24/16

Danganronpa Confirmed for PC, More Spike Chunsoft Games to Follow

Nothing wrong with more visual novels on Steam.
01/24/16

Come Check Out Nearly 100 New Grand Kingdom Images

Plenty of new screenshots and artwork for the upcoming tactical RPG.
01/24/16

HEX: Shards of Fate Developer Visit Preview

In which we discover that "MMOTCG" is a real thing.
01/23/16

Grand Kingdom Releasing in the West This Summer

And you thought the Vita was dead?
01/23/16

First Look at Stranger of Sword City on Xbox One

Yes, there are Japanese games on Xbox.
01/23/16

Japan Now Has Access to Dragon Quest Builders Demo

Just give us the Western release date, already!
01/23/16

Wild Arms Creator Teases Something After 20th Anniversary Meeting

Pokemon isn't the only RPG that's hitting the big 2 0, you know.
01/23/16

Nintendo Confirms Amiibo Functionality in Twilight Princess HD

Ganondorf's amiibo does something pretty hysterical, not gonna lie.
01/23/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Pathologic Classic HD

Can Robert save the town in 90 minutes?
01/23/16

Retro Encounter 9-1: Pokémon

Join us as we catch 'em all.
01/22/16

Yet Another Valkyria Chronicles Remaster Trailer

Does a re-release need this many trailers?
01/22/16

Dragon Ball: Project Fusion Announced for Nintendo 3DS

I can't wait use my limit break to turn Super Saiyan.
01/22/16

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Coming to Europe Q2, 2016

It will be playable in no less than five languages.
01/21/16

Summon Night 5 Review

Yep, it's a strategy game that's not Disgaea.
01/20/16

One Last Pre-Release Look at Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

These came out just in the nick of time.
01/20/16

Yes, There's New Fire Emblem Fates Media, Too

It's almost as if Nintendo talked a lot about RPGs this week.
01/20/16

Bravely Second: End Layer Continues to be Pretty in New Screenshots

I mean, as pretty as a giant creepy neon beetle monster can be, I suppose.
01/20/16

First English Screenshots for Dragon Quest VII on 3DS

Take that, choppy hopper!
01/20/16

More Screens for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final

Just enough to make your mom concerned, yet equally interested.
01/20/16

The Fourth Star Ocean 5 Livestream Cometh January 26th

Item crafting, gameplay, and Japanese dudes just hanging out.
01/20/16

Minecraft: Story Mode is Headed to Wii U

Slow and steady wins the Nintendo race.
01/20/16

Bravely Second Out in North America on April 15th

Plus details on the special edition and demo.
01/20/16

Dragon Quest VII 3D Will have Entirely New Localization

And some additional features.
01/20/16

Square Enix Details the Legacy Characters in Final Fantasy Explorers

Cloud, Terra, Lightning, and more.
01/20/16

Fire Emblem Fates Gets New 3DS XL Model the Same Day as Its Release

Better get those preorders in.
01/20/16

Your Free Demo for Project X Zone 2 is Coming Soon

The West finally gets a piece of crazy cross-up cobbler.
01/19/16

Blade & Soul Launch and Future Content Detailed

A lot of new content coming in the near future.
01/19/16

Despite Console Slump in Japan, Final Fantasy XV and Dragon Quest XI Expected to Sell Well

Nikkei expects sales of each title to exceed one million in Japan.
01/19/16

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final Gets Two TV Commercials

Rejoice for the games imminent Japanese release with these new trailers
01/19/16

The Staff of Final Fantasy XIV React to Sian Blake's Death

A tragic day for developers and fans alike.
01/18/16

Fabula Nova Crystallis: A Retrospective

A look at the ambitious big picture that Final Fantasy XIII's three titles sought to paint and how they fare.
01/17/16

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 is Highly Customizable

Your green hair goes great with that scarf.
01/17/16

Theatrhythm Producer Wants to Expand the Series

Hmm... Parasite Eve Theatrhythm?
01/17/16

Yuji Hori Shares Original Dragon Quest Design Documents

Sure gives you a new appreciation for standard graph paper.
01/17/16

Bravely Second Demo Coming to European eShop on Feb. 11th

This is my most anticipated game of 2016.
01/17/16

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Gets New Trailer, Vita DLC

Plus a physical Vita release in Asia.
01/17/16

Watch the New Story-Focused Trailer for Valkyria Chronicles Remaster

The other RPG series that prominently features Valkyries.
01/17/16

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Might Receive New Amiibo-Unlocked Dungeon

It's the wave of the future, yo.
01/16/16

You Want More Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness Media

It's what you wanted for dinner, but you didn't feel like cooking it.
01/16/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Tales from the Borderlands

All the handsome people will be watching.
01/15/16

Zac Zinger Interview

On Okami Henkyokushuu Vol.2 Jazz
01/15/16

Tales of Symphonia Receives Official PC Launch Trailer

This game is seriously 13 years old?
01/15/16

Dark Cloud 2 Heading to PS4 on January 19th

Not terribly surprising, but still exciting!
01/14/16

Learn About Myra and More from Dragon Quest Builders

Plus, bad news for Vita and PS3 users.
01/14/16

Dragon Quest XI Is a No Show During 30th Anniversary Livestream

A release window was teased however.
01/14/16

Dragon Quest Heroes II Gets Japanese Release Date

We don't even know what the game looks like yet!
01/14/16

Crypt of the NecroDancer Out for PS4 and Vita on February 2nd

Feel the rhythm on your console / handheld.
01/14/16

Check Out the Latest Trailer for Monster Hunter Stories

Will we see this outside of Japan? Curious minds want to know.
01/14/16

Finding Paradise, Sequel of To the Moon, Announced

Prepare to cry (again).
01/14/16

Nights of Azure Gets Fancy Limited Edition

Worth it for the soundtrack CD alone, I think.
01/14/16

Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition Review

Is it still original if it's a port?
01/13/16

Valkyria Chronicles Remaster Website Goes Live with New Screenshots

Hello, old friend.
01/13/16

Pokemon 3DS and 2DS Bundles Announced for North America and Europe

It's the series' 20th anniversary, and Game Freak intends to celebrate.
01/13/16

Level-5 Will Announce a Sequel to a "Popular Title" Soon

Dark Cloud 3? Rogue Galaxy 2? God help us all, another White Knight Chronicles?
01/13/16

Persona 5 and Other Unannounced Titles to Come from Atlus in 2016

Put your speculation pants on. That's a thing, right?
01/13/16

Check Out A Boatload of World of Final Fantasy Media

Character bios, screens, and much more.
01/13/16

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Review

"Behold... my most powerful strike!"
01/13/16

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Releasing in North America on June 7th

And, we have another gameplay video for you!
01/13/16

Steins;Gate Limited Edition Releasing for PS Vita January 19th

Get your hands on a physical copy of this visual novel.
01/12/16

Trails of Cold Steel II Localization is Right on Schedule

XSEE-riously!
01/12/16

Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages in Development in Japan

The original Harvest Moon is back.
01/11/16

Dark Souls III System Requirements for Windows PCs Revealed

Is your rig hardcore enough?
01/11/16

Langrisser: Re:Incarnation-Tensei Gets a Worldwide Release Date

Thank you, Aksys!
01/11/16

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits Coming to PS4 January 12th

More PS2 classics are a welcome sight.
01/11/16

Adventures of Mana May be Coming Westward for Mobile

So close, and yet so far.
01/11/16

New Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Pictures Show Off Adam Jensen's Apartment

Getting cozy in Prague.
01/11/16

RPGFan Games of the Year 2015: Category Awards

And here's the moment you've all been waiting for.
01/10/16

RPGFan Games of the Year 2015: Random Encounter

We guarantee you won't forget any of these games!
01/10/16

Final Fantasy XIV Voice Actress Sian Blake Found Murdered

Our condolences to her family and loved ones.
01/10/16

Lighting's Full Louis Vuitton Commercial Released

So what kind of stats does a Louis Vuitton bag give?
01/09/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Grandia II

Not necessarily award-related...
01/09/16

RPGFan Games of the Year 2015: Editors' Awards

Day two begins with the RPGFan staff's individual awards lists.
01/09/16

Check Out the Launch Trailer for Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

First big 3DS RPG of 2016?
01/09/16

Development of Etrian Odyssey V Nearly Complete

Atlus cannot be slowed down.
01/08/16

RPGFan Games of the Year 2015: Retro Encounter

There's nothing oxymoronic about that!
01/08/16

Hajime Tabata Compares Final Fantasy XV's Main Scenario to The Last of Us

Also, a brief explanation regarding the game's open world.
01/08/16

Final Fantasy IX for PC gets High-Speed and No Encounter Modes

Plus a bevy of other enhancements. Console version, please?
01/08/16

The Third Star Ocean Broadcast Will Air January 12th

Maybe they'll take the opportunity to announce a Western release date.
01/07/16

Dragon Quest of the Stars Soars Past 6 Million Downloads

Yet another mobile phenomenon not coming to the US.
01/07/16

Tetsuya Nomura Comments on Lightning's Status as a Louis Vuitton Model

Do they have Project Runway on Cocoon?
01/07/16

Learn More About the World of Tales of Berseria

In this Wasteland, Velvet is the one who runs from both the living and the dead.
01/06/16

2016 Will Be a Busy Year for Final Fantasy VII Remake Preparations

In other words, see ya in 2017.
01/06/16

Dungeon Travelers 2 Review

We promise, there are stabby strawberries in this game.
01/05/16

Final Fantasy XV Director Says Release Date Will Be Announced in March

And the staff tweets a WIP image to show vacation is over.
01/05/16

Retro Encounter 8: Parasite Eve ~ Final Thoughts

I guess they liked it a little.
01/05/16

Tales of Series has Shipped 16 Million Units Worldwide

If they keep shipping em, we'll keep buying em.
01/05/16

Valkyria Chronicles Remaster Gets Japanese Preorder Bonuses, Snazzy New Trailer

Looking sharp in Gallia.
01/04/16

Retro Encounter Bonus Round: Trails in the Sky Second Chapter

Does the game live up to the hype?
01/04/16

PS4 and Vita Port of Star Ocean: Second Evolution Available on PS3

Isn't that technically devolution?
01/04/16

Trio of tri-Ace Games Get the Cross-over Treatment

Intriguing.
01/03/16

Wild Arms 3 and Okage: Shadow King Among Trademarks for PS4

More classic PS2 RPGs may be on their way.
01/03/16

Shadow Hearts Creator, Matsuzo Machida, Working on New Title

Plus, a glimpse of what could have been in Shadow Hearts III.
01/03/16

Take a Closer Look at the Final Fantasy Adventure Remake

Has to be better than Sword of Mana, right?
01/03/16

Tetsuya Nomura Answers Questions About Kingdom Hearts III and II.8

What fans can expect from the series' future.
01/03/16

A Final Fantasy XV New Years Message

Hajime Tabata reaffirms that we will see Final Fantasy XV in 2016.
01/02/16

Check Out the Cast and Gameplay of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final

This epic is NOT sweet.
01/02/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Persona 4 Golden

The one game I wish I could erase my memory of so I could play it again fresh.
01/01/16

Exist Archive Opens Up With Character Trailers and One Hour of Gameplay

You may want to get comfortable.
01/01/16

Learn Velvet's Story in the Latest Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Video

And see the awesome new Vita accessory set.
01/01/16

Learn Velvet's Story in the Latest Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Video

And see the awesome new Vita accessory set.