News Archive: December 2017
Date Update
12/31/17

RPGFan Turns 20

That's like, 100 in internet years, right?
12/31/17

Assassin's Creed: Origins Review

Our last review of the year!
12/30/17

Week in Review, 12/30/2017

Happy New Years!
12/30/17

Diablo III's "Darkening of Tristram" Event Returns Next Month

Stay a while...
12/30/17

Composer Takeharu Ishimoto Departs Square Enix

Wishing him the best!
12/29/17

Memoria: Final Fantasy XI & XII

Don't believe Ondore's... oh, wait, different Ivalice here.
12/29/17

There's Something About Maduin: The Underappreciated Summons of Final Fantasy

The Magun... has moved.
12/28/17

Retro Encounter 115: 2017 Year in Review

2017 is dead. Long live 2017.
12/27/17

Universal Studios Japan Showcases 'Final Fantasy' Themed Ride In A Brief But Bombastic Teaser

Midgar looks absolutely spectacular!
12/27/17

Check Out Two Teaser Videos for Atlus' Project Re Fantasy

One of them stirs emotions. The other just makes me hungry.
12/27/17

Misao: Definitive Edition Review

The school-girl ghosts of Christmas Yet-to-Come.
12/26/17

Get A Closer Look at Kingdom Mode from Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Hey, the kingdom isn't going to build itself, you know.
12/26/17

I Love You, Man: Exploring Platonic Love in Final Fantasy XV

Bros on the road.
12/24/17

Games of the Year 2017: Reader's Choice Voting Opens!

Make yourself heard!
12/24/17

Catherine: Full Body Debut Trailer Released, Western Version Confirmed

A love triangle becomes more complex.
12/24/17

Doki Doki Literature Club Review

In America they call it Super Book Pals 2
12/23/17

Week in Review, 12/23/2017

Happy Holidays Everyone!
12/23/17

RPGFan Holidays on Twitch: Parasite Eve

The worst foe lies within the elf.
12/22/17

New Chocobo Mount Available in Assassin's Creed: Origins

You guys want to see what my nightmares look like?
12/22/17

Feast Your Eyes On New Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Screenshots!

Such beautiful artwork and conceptual design!
12/22/17

New Alliance Alive Character Trailer Released

Introducing three more members of humanity's resistance.
12/22/17

The Cids Are Alright: The Cids of Final Fantasy

Sit down with some tea, and enjoy.
12/21/17

Retro Encounter 114: Breath of Fire IV part I

Dragon! Dragon! Rock the Dragon!
12/21/17

Brief Yourself on the Digiverse with A New Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker's Memory Trailer

Dense, boppy and layered are the words I'd use to describe this trailer.
12/21/17

Titan Quest Coming to All Current Generation Consoles in 2018.

The PC classic finally makes it's way to your favorite console.
12/21/17

8-Bit Adventure Anthology: Volume 1 Review

3 NES games in one? Don't mind if I do.
12/21/17

Bandai Namco Releases "Behind the Scenes" Video for Ni no Kuni II

The first of many!
12/20/17

Random Encounter 137: The Rise of the Xenoblade Chronicles X-2 Revelations

Oh Rob, the title isn't that bad!
12/20/17

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV ~The End of Saga~ Revealed

It's kind of a big deal.
12/19/17

Memoria: Final Fantasy IX & X

Wait, a Final Fantasy game with voice acting?!
12/19/17

Catherine: Full Body Announced for Playstation 4 & Vita

No need to feel sheepish.
12/19/17

Take A Look Behind the Music of Project Octopath Traveler

We are going to get a real title eventually, right? ...right?
12/19/17

The Alliance Alive Gets March 27th Release Date from Atlus

Have a daemonically good time in this 3DS RPG.
12/19/17

Check Out The 25th Ward: The Silver Case's New Gameplay Preview Trailer

Uncover the truth in a world of contrast and danger!
12/19/17

Distant Worlds 30th Anniversary Concert Impressions

Because why stop at covering only one Final Fantasy concert?
12/18/17

RPGFan Music: if ~Hitori Omou~ / Renka Review

So good.
12/17/17

Latest Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Trailer Showcases Story Cutscenes

The prettiest battles will make their console debut soon.
12/17/17

Lydia Review

Lydia oh Lydia, that encyclopydia. You can learn a lot from...Dave Yeager!
12/16/17

Week in Review, 12/16/2017

Happy Star Wars Week!
12/16/17

Coming to Twitch Sunday & Tuesdays: Phantasy Star II

One of the Genesis' finest.
12/16/17

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II - Kai Gets Japanese Release Date, New Details

Falcom delivers the ultimate remaster!
12/16/17

New Etrian Odyssey Announcement Coming in Spring 2018

Will stay on 3DS for now.
12/16/17

New Character Trailers Released for Dissidia NT

From V to XI, check out your favorite heroes in high definition!
12/15/17

Monolith Soft Details Xenoblade Chronicles 2 1.1.1 Update, Set To Release on December 22nd.

An Easy Mode for Tiger Tiger? An Easy Mode for Tiger Tiger!
12/15/17

Atlus Reveals Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei Opening Movie

Stylish and eye-popping character designs ahoy!
12/15/17

Valkyria Chronicles 4: New Characters and the Brave System

A info dump via Weekly Famitsu.
12/15/17

From Cornelia to Eos: A Final Fantasy Series Retrospective from a First Timer - Part III

zeno... gias...
12/15/17

Memoria: Final Fantasy VII & VIII

Attack while the reset button is up!
12/14/17

Retro Encounter 113: Final Fantasy I

Is this the real life? It's Final Fantasy!
12/14/17

Pokemon Crystal Version Coming to 3DS eShop January 26th

Another classic Pokemon adventure with some modern enhancements!
12/14/17

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Delayed to March 23rd, 2018

As a wise man once said, "a delayed game is eventually good."
12/14/17

Finding Paradise Available Now for PC, Mac, and Linux

Freebird Games' new game is out for your happiness...
12/14/17

Finding Paradise Review

Bob reviews the long-awaited sequel to To The Moon. Was it worth the wait?
12/13/17

.hack//G.U. Last Recode Review

Welcome back to The World
12/13/17

Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis and December Update Release Today

Also known as the "character swapping update."
12/12/17

The Emerald Linkshell: A Final Fantasy XIV Roundtable

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12/12/17

Now Hiring: Jobs Throughout Final Fantasy History

Sir, your resume states you once "razed a countryside with Flare," is that correct?
12/12/17

Cloud Coming to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius on December 15th

Check out a video of the FFVII protagonist in game.
12/12/17

Guild Wars 2's 'Wintersday' Celebrations Return For 2018

A Tyrian winter wonderland awaits!
12/12/17

Meet the Launch Roster of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT in New Trailer

The gang's all here.
12/11/17

Twitch Tonight: Monster Hunter: World Beta

Come watch Caitlin hunt monsters in Capcom's biggest Monster Hunter yet.
12/11/17

RPGFan Music: Valkyrie Anatomia -The Origin- Soundtrack Review

What good tidings!
12/10/17

Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis Cooks Up a Battle Command Video

The memes, they're too powerful!
12/10/17

Dragon's Crown Pro Coming Westward Early Next Year

Time for some co-op brawling!
12/10/17

In The Valley of the Gods Revealed At 2017 VGAs

Campo Santo reveals their Firewatch followup.
12/10/17

RPGFan's 2017 Holiday Buying Guide

Not sure what RPG to get for that gamer in your life? Or maybe yourself? We've got you covered.
12/10/17

Summon Night 6: Lost Borders Review

A madcap romp about a pair of mismatched exchange students who can't find--oh, you meant *borders*.
12/10/17

Twitch Sunday: Mega Man Legends 2

Sizzling circuits!
12/09/17

Week in Review, 12/9/2017

Why is it snowing already!?
12/08/17

Final Fantasy: A Legacy of Art Impressions

Coverage of a celebration within a celebration makes as much sense as Final Fantasy VIII, at least.
12/08/17

The Lion War: Finding the Voice of Ivalice

Blame yourself or localization.
12/08/17

From Software Teases New Project With "Shadows Die Twice" Trailer at 2018 Video Game Awards

Bloodborne 2? Or something new?
12/08/17

Romancing SaGa 2 Coming To Just About Every Platform Next Week

Yes, even Vita!
12/08/17

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: The Champions Ballad DLC Now Available

A surprise announcement!
12/07/17

Retro Encounter 112: Memoria Final Fantasy Part II

If we are to make reality endurable, we must all nourish a fantasy or two
12/07/17

Lost Sphear Demo Now Available for Download

A sneak preview of Tokyo RPG Factory's latest.
12/06/17

Secret of Mana Remake Getting Limited Physical Release on PS4

Exclusively through GameStop and EB Games.
12/06/17

Chaos;Child Review

Adventures in science and semicolons.
12/06/17

Spoiler Encounter: Danganronpa V3

We'll cut through your words… with spoilers!!!!
12/05/17

Learn the Ins and Outs of Combat in New Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology Trailer

Take control of battle.
12/05/17

XSEED Announces Zwei: The Arges Adventure for Western PC Release

The original Zwei is making itself known.
12/05/17

Memoria: Final Fantasy V & VI

The 16-bit Final Fantasy middle child and swan song.
12/05/17

From Cornelia to Eos: A Final Fantasy Series Retrospective from a First Timer - Part II

This time Keegan looks back on the SNES trio of Final Fantasy IV-VI.
12/05/17

New Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Trailer Highlights Spiritus and Materia

Two gods locked once again in eternal battle.
12/05/17

Check Out Some New Dragon's Crown Pro 4K Screenshots!

Phwoar, there are some real beauties in here!
12/05/17

Life is Strange Original VA's To Reprise Their Roles for Life is Strange: Before the Storm Bonus Episode

Chloe and Max, together again!
12/05/17

Disgaea 5 Complete Gets an Accolades Trailer

A shout out to the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
12/04/17

RPGFan Music: Night in the Woods OST Vol. 3: Demontower

We need to go deeper!
12/03/17

Persona 5 Has Sold 2 Million Copies Worldwide

A most august milestone heading into the Game Awards.
12/03/17

Star Ocean: The Last Hope Now Available on PS4 and Steam, While Series Producer Talks Future

Where will we sail next, on this ocean of stars?
12/03/17

Creeping Terror Review

Put Ya Freakum Dress On!
12/03/17

Twitch Sunday: Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Feel the power of the... Pyra?
12/02/17

Week in Review, 12/2/2017

Happy Xenoblade Weekend!
12/01/17

We Met in Eorzea: Dad of Light and Connection in Final Fantasy XIV

You know you've made it when you have a Netflix spin-off show.
12/01/17

Crystal Tools Without A Craftsman: Examining the Development of Final Fantasy XIII

Behind the scenes on the dawn of Lightning's saga.
12/01/17

Here's the Opening Video for Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis

It's not Cooking Mama: Eos Edition, but it'll do.