News Archive: May 2016
Date Update
05/31/16

Yuji Horii Wants Dragon Quest XI to Have Passwords

Maybe there's such a thing as too much nostalgia?
05/31/16

Moon Hunters Porting to PS4 this July

Could this be the definitive version?
05/31/16

Romancing SaGa 2 for Vita May Be Coming Westward

The Director speaks up.
05/31/16

Zero Time Dilemma for PC Set for June 30th Launch

Only two days after the handheld launch!
05/31/16

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Blood and Wine DLC 'Final Quest' Trailer

Geralt's last ride begins.
05/31/16

Random Encounter 111: Tanks for the Memories

It's a pun!
05/30/16

Final Fantasy XIV: Patch 3.3 Trailer & New Media

This trailer just gives me the chills.
05/30/16

Fragments of Him Review

A thoughtful game for a thoughtful day.
05/30/16

RPGFan on Twitch: Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete

A new game for our Monday night playthrough.
05/29/16

Steins;Gate 0 Coming To the West for PlayStation 4 and Vita

El Psy Kongroo, indeed...
05/29/16

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius For the West Of Us

There is nothing final about Final Fantasy.
05/29/16

New Legend of Zelda Will be Playable at NYC Nintendo Store During E3 2016

Who's lining up early?
05/28/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Breath of Fire IV

This week, we go old school.
05/28/16

Changes Coming to Valkyria: Azure Revolution After Fan Feedback

Fans know what they like.
05/28/16

RPGFan Music: Breath of Fire 6 OST -Pulse- Review

Finally, a (dragon) breath of fresh air!
05/27/16

Dragon Quest Builders Headed West in October

Can you believe it's coming to Vita?
05/27/16

Square Enix Discusses 10 Years of Developing Final Fantasy XV

I was 10 years old when it was announced.
05/26/16

Editorial: Celebrating 10 Years of Steambot Chronicles

A Decade of Great Romantic Junk
05/25/16

Retro Encounter Bonus Round: SNES Encounter

Come relive the golden days of Nintendo with us.
05/25/16

Get to Know I am Setsuna in New English Trailer

Who is Setsuna?
05/24/16

Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet Review

Ooh, a pun in the title! So far, so good.
05/23/16

Sega Seeks Feedback on Valkyria Chronicles Remastered and Future Entries

Time to speak up.
05/23/16

Dragon Quest Heroes II Videos and Details Keep on Coming

Get comfy.
05/23/16

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Patch 3.3 Arrives June 7th

Oh no, The Steps of Faith are back.
05/23/16

Retro Encounter 14: The World Ends With You - Final Thoughts

The Retro team wraps it up once again.
05/22/16

Root Double Before Crime*After Days: Xtend Edition Review

Kingdom Hearts titles have just been one-upped.
05/21/16

New Character Details Arrive for Persona 5's Main Cast

Be on the lookout for unidentified flying Necronomicons.
05/21/16

Upcoming Trails of Cold Steel II Trailer May Spoil First Game

You have been warned.
05/21/16

Romancing Saga 2 Makes English Debut This May After 23 Years

About time.
05/21/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Valkyria Chronicles Remastered

We're moving it 30 minutes early for just this week!
05/21/16

RPGFan Spring 2016 Hiring Drive: Phase Two

Yes, we're still one phase behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but we're working on it.
05/20/16

RPGFan Music: Corpse Party: songs of the dead Review

Ain't no party like a Corpse Party.
05/20/16

Next Pokemon Sun and Moon News Drop Coming June 2

A little pre-E3 Pokemon goodness.
05/19/16

Retro Encounter 14-2: The World Ends With You

Everyone hates the Beat when there’s no Rhyme.
05/19/16

A Closer Look at Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Patch 3.3

The horde (not the Horde) is looking to have its revenge, and we have the images to prove it.
05/19/16

Sorcery! Part 3 Review

Return of the Sorcery!
05/18/16

PS2 Classic Phantom Brave Confirmed for PC

The release date was revealed via Steam listing
05/18/16

Ys VIII New Characters, Details, Video

Pretty.
05/18/16

See the Cobblestone Streets of Valkyria: Azure Revolution

Seems a nice place to visit if it wasn't for the war.
05/18/16

Tokyo Mirage Session #FE Sidequest Video is Confusing, Colorful

So pretty par for the course.
05/18/16

The Banner Saga 2 Review

Return to this gorgeous strategy experience.
05/17/16

Final Fantasy XV Gameplay Showcasing 'High Level Magic and Combat"

By the gods does the combat look smooooooooth....
05/17/16

Updated Version of Stranger of Sword City Coming to Vita in Japan

Didn't we just get the regular Vita version in the US?
05/16/16

New Trailer Shows Us a New Pokemon in Sun and Moon

But it may have been accidental.
05/16/16

Meet the Tales of Berseria Antagonists and More

Que ominous music.
05/16/16

Random Encounter - Episode 110

And now for something completely different!
05/16/16

A Realistic Look at the Near Future of Virtual Reality

Its day may finally be nearing.
05/15/16

The 30 Essential RPGs of 2010-2015: Part Three

The final set of entries in our list!
05/15/16

Reminder: We're Hiring: News, Music, A/V, and Media Editors

Five more days to put in applications!
05/15/16

Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC Out May 19th

A change of scenery for all you Commonwealth wanderers.
05/15/16

Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Broadcast Set for May 26th

Save the date.
05/14/16

Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster Released on Steam

And another one!
05/14/16

The 30 Essential RPGs of 2010-2015: Part Two

But wait — there's more!
05/14/16

See Caligula's Imaginary Chain Battle Mechanic in Action

It's off the chain.
05/14/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Grim Fandango Remastered

One of the all-time greats is back for a second round.
05/13/16

The 30 Essential RPGs of 2010-2015: Part One

Clear your backlog, because these are games you should really find time for.
05/13/16

Wild Arms 3 Hits the PS4 on May 17th

Come out Virginia, don't let'em wait!
05/13/16

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit Of Justice Releases This September

There are way to many good games coming out this September.
05/13/16

The Banner Saga 2 Arrives on PS4 and XB1 July 24th

The Norse journey continues on consoles this summer.
05/12/16

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest Review

That's how it could have happened...
05/12/16

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Release Date and Details

Geralt's last ride.
05/12/16

Valkyrie Anatomia Has Been Downloaded Over One Million Times

The Norse gods are pleased with this smartphone RPG.
05/11/16

Retro Encounter 14-1: The World Ends With You

Makes sense to me: eat food to wear nicer clothes.
05/10/16

Pokemon Sun and Moon Release Date, Starters, and Debut Trailer Revealed

I'm calling it right now. The fire type will be most popular. Again.
05/10/16

Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Review

At least they're remastering good games.
05/10/16

Ys VIII Castaways Lend Their Skills to Adol's Party

A three hour tour...
05/10/16

Valkyria: Azure Revolution's 5 Great Sinners, Friends or Foes?

Depends on who you ask I guess.
05/10/16

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Coming to Steam May 12th

Featuring a bevy of enhanced features, as well as language options!
05/10/16

Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Heading West

Mobile Final Fantasy game now open for pre-registration.
05/09/16

RPGFan Music: Persona 2 Eternal Punishment. Special Sound Track Review

Something to hold you over until Persona 5.
05/08/16

Grim Dawn Review

It's always grimmest before the dawn.
05/08/16

The Future is Now in the New Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Trailer

Story time with Adam Jensen
05/08/16

Relax with 32 Minutes of ClaDun Sengoku Gameplay Footage

Those are some interesting looking sprites.
05/08/16

Summon Knight 6 Voice Actress Promotes Game in Latest Video

Her name is Mariko Honda.
05/08/16

Watch the Latest Persona 5 Trailer with English Subtitles

Fansubs save the day again!
05/08/16

Dead Island: Definitive Collection gets 'Dead Facts' Trailer

Return to a prettier paradise filled with zombies on May 31st
05/07/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Final Fantasy IX PC

Ooh - shiny.
05/07/16

Now Hiring for: News, Music, Audio/Video, and Media Editors

RPGFan is looking for passionate people to add to our party. Are you seeking EXP?
05/06/16

New Pokemon Sun and Moon Info Coming May 10th

Likely precursor to the final game: Pokemon Cerulean Heaven and Magenta Hell.
05/06/16

Danganronpa's Monokuma has a New Japanese Voice Actor

Tarako Isono takes over for Nobuyo Oyama
05/05/16

Black Materia Release on Limited Edition Vinyl Set

Some of the freshest beats on vinyl.
05/05/16

Get A Zygarde, Shiny Xerneas and Shiny Yveltal Throughout May

Shiny Yveltal looks like a piece of bacon.
05/05/16

Kathy Rain Review

The world needs more adventure games with motorcycles.
05/05/16

Persona 5 Gets Japanese Release Date, New Trailer

Looks like we'll find out more at E3.
05/05/16

Ray Gigant Now Available for PS Vita

What if you played this in an actual dungeon? Incep-geon.
05/04/16

Random Encounter - Episode 109

We're gonna miss you, buddy.
05/04/16

Atelier Studio Developing New IP

Gust is brewing up something new
05/04/16

Watch 10 Minutes of Pokémon GO Beta Gameplay

See character creation, gym battles and more.
05/04/16

Fire Emblem Fates Map Pack 2 DLC Launching May 5th

In case you need more of a game that has three campaigns…
05/04/16

Text Skipping Mechanic Changed in Zero Time Dilemma

I wonder what this means for the speed runners?
05/04/16

Check Out An Hour of Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin Footage

Does it look like a mobile game?
05/04/16

New English Trailer and Details for Romancing SaGa 2

Something something RIP Vita.
05/03/16

Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Hands-On Preview

Now this one... this one's definitely Valkyria.
05/03/16

Kingdom Hearts Concert Series Announced for Japan, World Tour in 2017

Words cannot contain my enthusiasm.
05/03/16

Tales of Berseria Coming Westward in Early 2017

We're not getting a Tales game every year? Perish the thought.
05/03/16

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Launch Edition Comes With Special Metal Emblem Set

Step one: Preorder. Step two: ??? Step three: Profit.
05/03/16

Final Fantasy XV "Monster Books" Revealed by Square Enix

Who knew being a chocobo keeper would be so rewarding?
05/02/16

Grand Kingdom Beta Hands-On Preview

It's like Valkyrie... er... Valkyria...
05/01/16

Rhythm Encounter 26 - Bends of Time

Gonna party like it's AD 1999!
05/01/16

First Images of FFXI Remake Arrive from Nexon Korea

Not North Korea, don't worry.