News Archive: January 2017
Date Update
01/31/17

Random Encounter 122: Yakuza Quest 2.VIII HD

Can we add more subtitles?
01/31/17

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Release Date Revealed

Slow months are getting a lot of releases this year.
01/31/17

Final Fantasy XV's Gladiolus and Prompto DLC Episodes Get Release Dates

And you can dress up like a Power Ranger!
01/31/17

Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets New Piece of Key Art

30 years of Final Fantasy and this is finally happening.
01/31/17

Future Final Fantasy XV Updates to Include Monster Bestiary and Improved Main Game

Chapter 13 certainly went too far in its intended purpose.
01/31/17

New Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3: Professional Image Trailer Released

Thanking fans for 11 years of Joker.
01/31/17

Next Final Fantasy XV Active Time Report Set for February 2nd

What do they have in store?
01/31/17

The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2's Second Trailer is All Action

Ok, like 95% action.
01/30/17

RPGFan Music: Atelier Firis OST Review

Get ready for some delicious Gust music!
01/29/17

Path of Exile Coming to Xbox One in 2017

The servers will be separate from PC players.
01/29/17

Akiba's Beat Delayed to Spring 2017

And Europe will get a swanky limited edition.
01/29/17

Big Developments for Mobius Final Fantasy Next Month

Cross-over in more ways than one!
01/29/17

Valkyria Revolution Devs Wanted 'Uniquely Japanese Style'

Whatever that means.
01/29/17

Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Coming to the West

There's an Adam Jensen quote that applies here.
01/29/17

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Coming to PC, Gameplay Revealed

Console and PC gamers can experience Level-5's latest in 2017.
01/29/17

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Xanadu Next

Still happening on time... despite the late reminder.
01/29/17

Fire Emblem Heroes: New 'Heroes and Heroines' Trailers Released

Introduction through battle.
01/27/17

Week in Review, 1/27/2017

Take a brief trip down memory lane with us, every week.
01/26/17

Koei Tecmo Reveals Bonuses for Steam Versions of Various Gust Titles

Available in February.
01/26/17

See New Sights in NieR: Automata Footage from Taipei Game Show 2017

I need this game in my veins, stat.
01/26/17

Meet Shinya, Ichiko, and More Confidants in New Persona 5 Trailers

The hype train keeps on chugging.
01/26/17

Falcom Debuts PS4 Footage of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana at Taipei Game Show

Also, a sweet bonus for you Cold Steel fans!
01/26/17

Obsidian Announces, Begins Crowdfunding for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

The CRPG renaissance continues.
01/26/17

Retro Encounter 67: Voice Actors on Strike

Mic check 1, 2, 1, 2
01/25/17

Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age Gameplay Trailers Released at Taipei Game Show

With a fresh coat of paint and dual audio.
01/25/17

New Atlus Visual Novel Utawarerumono Coming to the West

Best pronounced slowly.
01/25/17

Sun and Moon Pokemon Bank Support Now Available, New 3DS XL Pikachu Model Launching in North America

Ending an eventful anniversary on a great note.
01/25/17

Stoic Studios to go Full Indie with the Banner Saga 3

Meaning Kickstarter.
01/24/17

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Gets Launch Trailer, Sora DLC Now Available in World of Final Fantasy

Summon chibi Sora and get hyped for KH3, all in one go!
01/24/17

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Review

So, 1.5 plus 2.5 plus 2.8 equals...?
01/23/17

RPGFan Music: Piano Collections: Chrono Trigger Review

Deliciously dynamic piano arrangements, anyone?
01/23/17

Dark Souls III's The Ringed City DLC Out March 28th

And the fires will fade in April.
01/23/17

The Great Ace Attorney 2 Confirmed for 3DS Release in New Trailer

The 3DS has plenty of life left in it.
01/23/17

Samurai Clash in New Trailer for Nioh

Samurai Souls didn't have quite the same ring to it.
01/22/17

ZODIAC: Final Fantasy Tactics Remixed Out Now

Don't miss out on this sweet album!
01/22/17

Steins;Gate 0 Review

Using the Phonewave (Name subject to change) to give a second opinion? How careless can you be?!
01/22/17

I am Setsuna Switch Port to Have New, Exclusive PvP Mode

Sure why not?
01/21/17

XSEED Release Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns Launch Date Announcement Trailer

And cosplay Mushroom Kingdom's residents.
01/21/17

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Final Fantasy XIV Patch 3.5

Three years after its re-release and still going strong.
01/21/17

Prepare for Adventure with Dragon Quest VIII's 3DS Launch Trailer

Cor blimey!
01/21/17

Upcoming Final Fantasy XV Self-Photography Patch Detailed

Photograph Eos at your own pace.
01/21/17

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Videos Compare Two Versions

Surprise! The more advanced system looks better.
01/21/17

Final Fantasy XV Carnival Event Begins Next Week

Trailer attached.
01/20/17

First Fire Emblem Warriors Trailer Released

Lots of Fire Emblem updates coming up.
01/20/17

Rhythm Encounter Interlude 2

So Adam Jensen, Cloud Strife, and Pikachu meet in a bar...
01/19/17

Ray Chase Interview

It says here that he played "Noctis" in something called "Final Fantasy XV." I think I heard of that.
01/19/17

Nintendo Announces New Fire Emblem on 3DS, Dated for May

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
01/18/17

Retro Encounter 22: Rogue Legacy

Don’t worry, my progeny got this.
01/18/17

RPGFan Hiring Drive Reminder

Just a few days left for applications.
01/17/17

Atlus Releases New Persona 5 Trailer Focused on Game Mechanics

Explore the palace, find the treasure. Sounds simple enough.
01/17/17

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls Releases June 27 on PS4

Puhuhu intensifying.
01/17/17

Tokyo Xanadu and Tokyo Xanadu eX+ Coming West from Aksys Games in 2017

Summer for Vita, Fall for PS4.
01/17/17

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea Review

To tide you over until Atelier Firis!
01/17/17

Original Nintendo Switch JRPG Octopath Traveler to be Led by Bravely Series Producer

Another retro throwback incoming.
01/16/17

RPGFan Music: MIDI POWER Pro 4 ~Tokimeki Memorial~ Review

The hits just keep on coming.
01/16/17

Four Goddesses Online: Cyber Dimension Neptune Opening Movie, NPC Details and More

Plus a trailer introducing the goddesses themselves!
01/16/17

Developer Released New "Interactive Quest" Video for Torment: tides of Numenera

Intriguing!
01/15/17

Orwell Review

I always feel like somebody's watching me.
01/15/17

Pokemon Sun and Moon Version 1.1 Patch Now Available

Still no Z-Parting Shot in Battle Spot.
01/15/17

New Final Fantasy XV Active Time Report Planned, Details on Upcoming DLC

Can we have playable Aranea?
01/15/17

Enjoy The Japanese Launch Trailer for Danganronpa V3

Puhuhuhu!
01/15/17

Final Fantasy XV In-Game Event Coming End of January

Carnival!
01/15/17

The Monsters are at Your Disposal in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional

Fusion ha!
01/14/17

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Final Fantasy IV

Keepin' it classic.
01/14/17

All the RPGs Coming to the Nintendo Switch

There is plenty to look forward to!
01/14/17

Valkyria Revolution Antagonist Gets His Very Own Trailer

The man with the golden hand.
01/13/17

New Shin Megami Tensei Project In Development for Nintendo Switch

Demonic days ahead.
01/13/17

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Out March 3rd

Alongside the Nintendo Switch
01/13/17

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Revealed for Nintendo Switch

Coming 2017, in Japan and Europe.
01/12/17

Danganronpa V3 Characters, Demos, and Special Editions

Killing It.
01/12/17

Sora Champion DLC for World of Final Fantasy Available Now in Japan

Late January for North America.
01/12/17

Steins;Gate 0 Review

I'm supposed to say El Psy Kongroo here, right?
01/12/17

Retro Encounter Bonus Round: Our First RPG

Callin' me back to where it all begins
01/11/17

Action and Adventure Highlighted in New Dragon Quest VIII 3DS Trailer

And intrigue! Can't forget the intrigue.
01/11/17

Get a Behind the Scenes Look at The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

Another year, another Telltale game
01/11/17

Atlus Launches Shin Megami Tensei 25th Anniversary Project Website

Could Persona 5 and SMT 5 come out in the same year?
01/10/17

Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts 3 Still A Ways Off

Tetsuya Nomura hopes to showcase their progress at this year's events.
01/10/17

Silence Review

Not directed by Martin Scorsese.
01/10/17

Kuja Announced for Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade

Okay, so it wasn't Noctis. Sue me.
01/10/17

Tales of Berseria PC Version Setting Options Released

PC gamers preparation.
01/10/17

Nioh Footage Showcases Story and Gameplay

There will be demon blood.
01/09/17

Persona 5 Not Planned For Switch or PC Release

At least not anytime soon.
01/09/17

Dragon Quest Producer Discusses Series Popularity and Dragon Quest XI in the West

We might see it on our shores one day.
01/09/17

RPGFan Music: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel OST Review

Cool tunes for your listening pleasure!
01/08/17

RPGFan Hiring Drive

Looking for news writers and proofreaders.
01/08/17

Norn9: Var Commons Review

Boys Boys Boys! I'm looking for a good time!
01/07/17

Final Fantasy XIV Gets New Trailer for Patch 3.5, "The Far Edge of Fate"

Not so calm before the arrival of the storm.
01/07/17

Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade To Reveal New Character January 10th

Noooooctis.....Noooooctis... is the hypnosis working?
01/07/17

Ariana Grande Comes to Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius

Hey, she's less out of place than Cup Noodles.
01/07/17

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Pokémon Red and Leaf Green

Take 2 ready, and... action!
01/07/17

Kings Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon Delayed to 2017

But does Gladio still get to be a "rare"? I need to know.
01/06/17

Mass Effect: Andromeda Gets New Gameplay Footage, March Release Date

Something something Final Frontier, something something calibrations...
01/06/17

RPGFan Music: Final Fantasy XV OST Review

You knew it was coming!
01/06/17

Final Fantasy XV: Justice Monsters Five Mobile Services to End March 27th

Well that didn't last long.
01/06/17

Akiba's Beat Japanese Vita Release Date Revealed

End of winter.
01/05/17

RPGFan Games of the Year 2016: Category Awards

The grand finale, including Readers' Choice!
01/04/17

RPGFan Games of the Year 2016: Retro Encounter Year in Review

We'll talk a cup o' kindness yet.
01/04/17

Three New Persona 5 Confidants Debut Trailers

Do more than just strengthen relationships.
01/04/17

Dragon Quest XI Video Shows Camping and Dragon Riding

What more do you need really?
01/04/17

Cygames Offers News Info on Lost Order

With some of the FF Tactics team.
01/03/17

RPGFan Games of the Year 2016: Editors' Awards

Our annual celebration continues with our personal favorite lists.
01/03/17

Final Fantasy XV Director Sends New Years Message to Fans, Kingsglaive Fan Appreciation Movie Released

Wishing you a happy new year.
01/02/17

Meet Valkyria Revolution's Battle Princess

She's not waiting around for her Romeo.
01/02/17

Random Encounter 121: 2016 Year in Review

A year to remember.
01/02/17

Retro Encounter 21: Diablo III ~ Final Thoughts

Don't call my name, don't call my name, Diablo
01/01/17

The Dwarves Review

Baby New Year? Well, these Dwarves are Young and Good Looking!
01/01/17

The Dwarves Review

Baby New Year? Well, these Dwarves are Young and Good Looking!
01/01/17

The Dwarves Review

Baby New Year? Well, these Dwarves are Young and Good Looking!