News Archive: December 2016
Date Update
12/31/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Pokémon Red and Leaf Green

Starting a new year by looking back at a series that got a great new entry in 2016.
12/30/16

RPGFan Music: World of Final Fantasy OST Review

What a time to be alive!
12/30/16

XSEED Gives Fans Localization Update on Trails in the Sky the 3rd

Pretty much done.
12/30/16

NieR: Automata Livestream Footage is Here

Automagically.
12/30/16

Rhythm Encounter 30: Evil Etudes

Taking over the world one song at a time!
12/28/16

Retro Encounter Bonus Round: Wintry Mix

Baby, it's cold outside.
12/28/16

Atlus, Koei Tecmo, NIS and More Tease Unannounced Titles in Famitsu.

Bringing in the new year with teasers.
12/28/16

New Mistwalker Announcement Coming 2017

Could this be the masterpiece that realizes Mistwalker's potential?
12/27/16

Learn More About Dragon Quest XI's Characters and World

It's gonna be a beauty, this one.
12/27/16

NieR: Automata Hands-On Preview

It's NieR-ly here.
12/27/16

New Elsinore and LeGION Trailers for Valkyria Revolution

See if you can spot a Milla look alike.
12/26/16

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls OST Review

One more to add to this year's musical Danganronpalooza.
12/26/16

Check Out The Latest Screenshots of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

White mage, black mage, red mage!!
12/25/16

Valkyria Revolution Enemy Generals Make Their Introduction

I think the developers just picked the most European-sounding names possible.
12/25/16

NieR: Automata Livestream Planned for December 27

What else do you have going on this time of year?
12/24/16

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Releases On June 20th

Red Mage Confirmed!
12/23/16

RPGFan Music: Ar nosurge OST Review

More than meets the ear?
12/23/16

The Legend of Heroes: Akatsuki no Kiseki Release Date Revealed

Japanese post-Christmas releases begin.
12/23/16

NieR: Automata and Valkyria Revolution Demos Available on Japanese PSN

Automata demo available now.
12/23/16

First Two Inazuma Eleven Console Game Screenshots and Smartphone Screenshot Revealed

Anime soccer fans rejoice.
12/23/16

Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony Scheduled For Next Month

Let the anniversary begin!
12/22/16

The Little Acre Review

Wait, not all acres are the same size?
12/22/16

Dragon Quest XI Jump Festa Footage, and Big Announcement

See if you can spot baby Krillin.
12/22/16

New Gameplay Features for Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Detailed

How does one dream a drop distance?
12/22/16

Atlus Teases Announcement of New IP Coming December 23rd

The announcement, not the game.
12/21/16

Retro Encounter 21-2: Diablo III

Stay awhile and listen, again.
12/21/16

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey Out March 7th in North America

March 10th in Europe.
12/21/16

Random Encounter 120: Road Trip!

Do we have enough gas?
12/20/16

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier - Episodes 1 and 2 Review

What do you mean zombies aren't festive?
12/20/16

Pokémon Sun & Moon Review

Gotta Catch 'em All! Part 7.
12/20/16

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Confirmed for PS4, 2017 Release in Japan

Journey with Rean again, a year and a half after Cold Steel II.
12/20/16

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Coming to PS4 in Japan This May

May 25th, to be exact.
12/20/16

New Details on Dragon Quest X for PS4

Odds are we'll never see this game outside of Japan, but you never know...
12/20/16

Gust Teases an Atelier 20th Anniversary Project

The series turns 20 in 2017.
12/20/16

SaGa: Scarlet Grace Gets New Trailer and Web Commercial

The game is out on PS Vita in Japan right now!
12/20/16

Persona 5 Free Costume DLC Launches December 21 in Japan

Deck the thieves with the "Christmas Costume Set."
12/20/16

Gust Titles Coming to Steam

And not just Atelier!
12/20/16

Dissidia Final Fantasy to Be Updated with Final Fantasy XII Rabanastre Stage

One of the liveliest cities in Final Fantasy is coming to arcades.
12/19/16

Danganronpa V3 Promoted Through Demo, Trailer, and Interactive Website

This kills the harmony.
12/19/16

NieR: Automata Collaboration Info, PS4 Pro Screenshots and 21 Minutes of Gameplay Footage

Collaboration game strong.
12/19/16

RPGFan Music: Tokimeki Memorial MIDI collection 2 Review

You thought I was kidding about wanting more?
12/19/16

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Review

It took the spirit of Christmas to realize that the art of the sword is not a hollow pursuit.
12/19/16

World of Final Fantasy Patch Launches January 12th

Going to be a busy day for Square Enix.
12/19/16

Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition Available on Windows 10 Store

It's basically Ancient Greek Diablo.
12/19/16

Valkyria Revolution Gets Japanese Prologue Demo, New "Vanargand" Trailer

Japanese players can give the Revolution another chance.
12/19/16

Dragon Quest XI Gets 2017 Launch in Japan, Along With New Gameplay Footage and More

I need this game. Like, right now.
12/17/16

Star Ocean: Anamnesis Receives Over Two Million Downloads

Free-to-play RPGs continue finding major success.
12/17/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Telltale Batman

Also, we're adding Mondays!
12/17/16

First Final Fantasy XV DLC and Holiday Pack Release Date Announced

Cashing in on the holidays.
12/17/16

Torment: Tides of Numenera Gets Release Date

Finally!
12/16/16

RPGFan Music: Tokimeki Memorial MIDI collection Review

More Tokimeki Memorial music!
12/15/16

Phantom Brave PC Review

We Meet Again. Literally.
12/15/16

Retro Encounter 21-1: Diablo III

Stay awhile and listen
12/15/16

First Story DLC for Final Fantasy XV Will Feature Classic Villain

Prepare for spoilers.
12/14/16

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier Gets Launch Trailer

Clementine's misery continues.
12/14/16

Tales of Berseria Receives New English Trailer, Digital Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

I'm going to be sinking dozens of hours in gaming this winter.
12/14/16

World of Final Fantasy Sora DLC and Kingdom Hearts Themed PS4 Release Date Revealed

Extra dosage of Kingdom Hearts to start off next year.
12/14/16

Valkyria Revolution Coming Westward for PS4, XB1, and Vita

Time for a revolution.
12/14/16

Dreamfall Chapters Coming to PS4, Xbox One

This isn't a typical port.
12/14/16

Final Fantasy XV Soundtrack Gets PlayStation Plus Edition

That's for Japanese users only at the moment!
12/13/16

Meet Haru Okumura and VA Xanthe Huynh in New Persona 5 Videos

"A gilded cage is still a cage."
12/13/16

Games of the Year 2016 Reader's Choice Voting Is Open

Let your voice be heard!
12/12/16

RPGFan Music: Shiori Fujisaki Piano Collection Review

Something sweet and relaxing for your listening pleasure.
12/11/16

Ember Review

Feeling Hot Hot Hot
12/10/16

Boyar Giveaway

Everyone likes free games!
12/10/16

Atelier Firis Coming West Spring 2017

Surprising approximately no one.
12/10/16

The Alliance Alive Launching March 30th for 3DS in Japan

Bring this one to the west soon, please.
12/10/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: The Dwarves

Dwarves, huh? I think I've heard of them.
12/09/16

RPGFan Music: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD OST Review

We're finally graced with an official release of Twilight Princess' Soundtrack!
12/09/16

NieR: Automata Demo Available Worldwide on December 22nd

Excellent news.
12/09/16

Dragon Quest Heroes II Confirmed for Western PS4 Release

More Dragon Quest is always welcome.
12/09/16

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Gets New Trailer

"I'm back!!"
12/09/16

Star Ocean: Anamnesis Showcases Action-Packed Trailer

The game's now available in Japan!
12/09/16

Game Awards 2016: New Indie RPG Dauntless Announced

Co-op action.
12/09/16

Wild Arms and Arc the Lad to Receive Mobile Reboots

The long hiatus for both series is coming to an end!
12/09/16

Tales of Berseria Gets an English Voiceover Trailer and Demo Announcement

Be warned: the trailer contains spoilers.
12/08/16

Burly Men at Sea Review

It's no Snakes on a Plane, but it probably shouldn't be.
12/08/16

Xanadu Next Review

If there are no roller skates, I don't want in.
12/08/16

Persona 5 Trailers Introduce Thieves and Supporting Cast

The girl with no pants.
12/08/16

Dragon Quest VIII Gets Pouch as Gamestop Pre-Order Bonus

This is one of the good times when pre-order tactics are slime-y.
12/08/16

Square Enix Outlines New Free Updates for Final Fantasy XV

Including new cutscenes and content.
12/08/16

Wild Arms and Arc the Lad to Receive Mobile Reboots

The long hiatus for both series is coming to an end!
12/07/16

Retro Encounter Bonus Round: December Exhibitions

Recap of The Game Awards and PlayStation Experience
12/06/16

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition Review

A couple of those are actual words!
12/06/16

Final Fantasy XV Cup Noodles Gets TV Commercial

The XV cross-promo train continues.
12/06/16

Final Fantasy XV Review

It's...it's here!
12/05/16

Game Awards 2016: Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy Gets Teaser Trailer

Ooga chaka!
12/05/16

Persona 5 Gets New Story Trailer and Digital Preorder Bonuses

Kind of really want that theme.
12/05/16

NieR: Automata Gets New Trailer and Release Date at PlayStation Experience

Plus some sweet reversible cover art.
12/05/16

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Coming West in 2017

The killing game returns!
12/05/16

Romancing SaGa 2 PS Vita English Version Needs a Few More Months

The series creator asks for patience during this trying time.
12/05/16

Ys Origins Releasing on PS4 and Vita in February

How Original!
12/05/16

Square Enix to Showcase Numerous RPGs at 2016 Jump Festa

I stopped playing FFXV just long enough to tell you this.
12/05/16

Ni no Kuni II Confirmed for Launch in 2017, New Trailer Released

Dive back into a playable anime film.
12/05/16

Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki Receives Third Trailer

Triple 3.
12/05/16

RPGFan Music: 7TH Dragon III code:VFD Original Soundtrack & Songs Review

We can never have enough Yuzo Koshiro.
12/05/16

RPGFan on Twitch: Lineup Changes

New games on Tuesday and Thursday, and adding Wednesday!
12/05/16

Random Encounter 119: Wait, Final Fantasy XV is actually out?!

Finally!!!
12/05/16

Game Awards 2016: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Blood and Wine Wins Best RPG Award

Yes, an expansion pack really took the top prize.
12/04/16

Root Letter Review

For those who like their novels to come with a controller.
12/04/16

Pokémon Sun & Moon Hands-On Preview

Moon Over My Hammy?
12/03/16

Tyranny Review

The Empire did nothing wrong.
12/03/16

Best Buy Leaks Apparent Dragon Quest Heroes II Localization

I am so down for this.
12/03/16

Final Fantasy XV Prequel Novella Released, Future DLC Plans Outlined

Ha, you didn't really think the XV news train would end, did you?
12/03/16

Dragon Quest Builders Gets A Licensing Deal With Langers Juice

Yes, you read that correctly.
12/03/16

Danganronpa 1&2 Reload Gets Western Release Dates

Mind-bending twists are migrating to the PS4!
12/03/16

Game Awards 2016: The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier Revealed

Season 3 coming very soon.
12/03/16

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Final Fantasy XV

Giving away a figure and a copy of the game!
12/02/16

RPGFan Music: The 30th Anniversary The Legend of Zelda Game Music Collection Review

Five years later and a new music collection. Wonderful!
12/02/16

Game Awards 2016: Mass Effect: Andromeda Gets First Gameplay Trailer

The final frontier has never looked so appealing.
12/02/16

Nier: Automata Forest Zone Gallery Update

More pretty pictures.
12/02/16

Game Awards 2016: New Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Videos

Double down.
12/02/16

Dragon Quest VIII 3DS Releases Story Trailer

You can feel the game's grand scope just from the trailer.
12/01/16

Stardew Valley Coming to PS4 and XBox One This December

Wii U version cancelled, coming to Switch instead.
12/01/16

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Appear at 2016 Game Awards

Oh yeah, the Game Awards are today.
12/01/16

Final Fantasy XV Hands-On Preview

We've been playing this game... probably too much. (Also, Twitch giveaways!)