News Archive: June 2019
Date Update
06/30/19

Retro Encounter 194: Until Dawn

Rule number one: no noise, no question.
06/30/19

E3 2019: LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed Preview

So much nostalgia that this game won't lego of our attention.
06/30/19

New Code Vein Trailer Reveals "Successor of the Ribcage" Boss

...you wanna run that by me one more time?
06/29/19

Final Fantasy VII Remake is E3 2019's Game of Show, According to Game Critics Awards

A feather in the cap of this highly anticipated title.
06/29/19

Game Freak's Junichi Masuda Releases Statement Regarding Pokemon Sword & Shield

In which Game Freak tries to assuage fan concerns.
06/29/19

E3 2019: Editor & Show Awards

AKA the one where we heap praise upon games with "7" and "VII" in their titles.
06/29/19

Crowdfunding Chronicles Volume 15 - 6/29/2019

Battle evil vegetables, watch romance bloom, or study quail in this week's edition.
06/28/19

Cyberpunk 2077 Costume Contest Announced

Jack in to CDPR's cosplay contest with a $40K prize pool.
06/28/19

Final Fantasy XIV Live-Action Series Set in Eorzea Announced

Square Enix is teaming up with Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind Entertainment.
06/28/19

New Pokemon Masters Information Revealed

Read up on the new mobile title set to release this summer!
06/28/19

New Persona 5 Royal Trailer Showcases Ryuji Sakamoto & New Persona

This is shaping up to be a sizeable affair!
06/28/19

E3 2019: Lost Words: Beyond the Page Hands-on Preview

Words can be powerful indeed.
06/28/19

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Announced for the West

This marks the third Atelier game to release in 2019!
06/28/19

E3 2019: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Hands-On Preview

Create and build with more variety than ever.
06/27/19

Twitch This Weekend: Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Early Access

A weekend full of all-new adventures in restoring... darkness to the world?
06/27/19

Final Fantasy IX 1.02 Patch Mends Music Bug on PlayStation 4

An ear worm done and dusted.
06/27/19

E3 2019: Conan Chop Chop Preview

Gather some friends and shred through stick figure enemies!
06/27/19

E3 2019: Lineage 2: Revolution Hands-On

Netmarble brings a mobile twist on the Lineage series.
06/27/19

E3 2019: The Riftbreaker Preview

Hands-on with a Diablo-inspired base-building survival game.
06/27/19

Sega Announces ActRaiser Spiritual Successor SolSeraph

And it's out really soon!
06/27/19

The Dark Pictures Anthology - Man of Medan Gets New Developer Diary Video

The newest game from the creators of Until Dawn.
06/27/19

E3 2019: Black Desert Online Preview

In this case, the pearl keeps refining the (desert) sand.
06/27/19

Rune Factory 4 Special DLC Detailed

New voice drama DLC is on the way to Rune Factory 4 Special!
06/27/19

Eiji Aonuma Talks Links Awakening Remake with Nintendo UK

Dampe, Dioramas, and a deluge of information from Mr. Aonuma!
06/27/19

The Alliance Alive HD Remastered Gets Release Date, New Trailer

Another chance to try this 3DS gem.
06/26/19

E3 2019: Killsquad Preview

More multiplayer loot madness!
06/26/19

Square Enix Teams Up With Gary Sinise Foundation To Support "Warriors in the Darkness"

A chance to support the brave men and women saving lives.
06/26/19

E3 2019: Re:Legend Preview

Stardew Valley meets Pokémon? I'm in!
06/25/19

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Adds Tifa Lockhart

Fans can expect her to drop on July 3rd.
06/25/19

Judgment Review

I'll see you in court right now.
06/25/19

E3 2019: Trials of Fire Preview

Don't miss this brand new spin on tactical RPG gameplay!
06/24/19

Coming This Week, 6/24/19

The night is still young...
06/24/19

Dragon Star Varnir Video Review

Compile Heart's latest featuring all the witches and dragons!
06/24/19

E3 2019: Knights Chronicle Hands-On Impressions

A look at the game on its 1 year anniversary.
06/23/19

Cadence of Hyrule Review

2019's most unusual cross-over might be one of the best games of the year.
06/23/19

E3 2019: Relive the Series Once Again in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Project Z is just as crazy as you'd expect it to be.
06/22/19

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Details and Post-Launch Updates Revealed

The news comes straight from Yoshi-P himself.
06/22/19

Code Vein Showcases One-Handed Swords in New Trailer

The first in a series of weapon-focused trailers.
06/22/19

Cult Classic Alpha Protocol Removed from Steam

Because of music rights, apparently.
06/22/19

Hidetaka Miyazaki Gives New Details on Elden Ring

"A natural evolution" of Dark Souls.
06/22/19

Twitch Sunday: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

The night has finally begun!
06/22/19

E3 2019: Get Lost in Space with Horror Adventure Game Moons of Madness

Putting the "cosmic" in cosmic horror.
06/22/19

E3 2019: Cyberpunk 2077 Continues to Impress

I'm here for more than just Keanu.
06/21/19

More Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Details Revealed in Famitsu

What's new in this updated classic.
06/21/19

E3 2019: PokÈmon Sword and Shield Preview

A solid showing for these hotly anticipated titles!
06/21/19

E3 2019: Exploring the Past,Present, and Future Simultaneously in Cris Tales

Also: Don't miss the limited time demo version!
06/20/19

Retro Encounter 193: Mythology and Folklore in RPGs

The little-known 13th labor of Heracles? Recording a podcast during an electrical storm.
06/20/19

E3 2019: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel Reaction Video

Ramsey gets into his thoughts on what this sequel could entail!
06/20/19

Bandai Namco Releases Extended Tales of Arise Announcement Trailer from Tales Of Festival

A slightly longer look at the game!
06/20/19

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Review

A stylish goodbye to the 3DS!
06/19/19

Midgar Continues to be Staggeringly Detailed in New Final Fantasy VII Remake Screenshots

Plus some good shots of Aerith in action!
06/19/19

Tetsuya Nomura Sheds More Light on Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind DLC

Final Mix is coming, y'all.
06/19/19

Try Out Children of Morta Now with a Time-Limited Demo

But don't delay!
06/19/19

Launch Trailer for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Released

Iga-vania is back, baby!
06/19/19

New Final Fantasy VII Remake Details Include New Events, Honey Bee Inn and Dialogue Options

Cross-dressing scene is confirmed to remain.
06/19/19

E3 2019: Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers Preview

The Y2K problem, but with time.
06/19/19

E3 2019: Arc of Alchemist Preview

We do not love the desert; we love water and green trees. There is nothing in the desert. No one needs nothing.
06/18/19

E3 2019: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Preview

Get egg-cited for this dreamy reimagining of a classic title!
06/18/19

Random Encounter 166 - The E3 2019 Show

Get a bunch of people crammed around the mic and talk E3!
06/18/19

Meet the Heroes from Tales of Arise

From the Tales Of Festival 2019.
06/18/19

Check Out A New Gameplay Trailer for Ys IX

Hacking and slashing in a prison city.
06/18/19

Level-5 Releases Two Hours of Yo-kai Watch 4 Gameplay Footage

Get an in-depth look at the next in the Yo-kai Watch series!
06/18/19

Retro Encounter 192: Honor Thy Mother and thy Father

Hello muddah / Hello fadduh / Here I am in / A podcastuh
06/17/19

Persona 5 DLC Coming to Catherine: Full Body

Stealing hearts all over again.
06/17/19

Crowdfunding Chronicles Volume 14 - 6/17/2019

In which the ubiquitous slime strikes back!
06/17/19

E3 2019: Judgment Preview

See Kamurocho from a different side very soon!
06/17/19

Coming This Week, 6/17/19

Another E3 has come and gone.
06/16/19

The 30 Best RPG Dads

Celebrate Father's Day with these 30 excellent fellas.
06/16/19

Pokemon Direct June 2019 Reaction

Watch a big kid and little kid share excitement for Sword and Shield details!
06/16/19

E3 2019: Grandia HD Collection Preview

It's going to be a Grand-ia time.
06/16/19

E3 2019: Empress: Tales of the Heart and Yokai Kitchen Preview

Hands-on with two promising mobile titles from FriendTimes.
06/16/19

Twitch Sunday: Trials of Mana

Getting this game in the West is basically a dream come true...
06/15/19

Yoshinori Kitase Releases Post-E3 Statement Regarding Final Fantasy VII Remake

A summary of what we can expect from this exciting project.
06/15/19

E3 2019: Heroland Preview

Is this real life, or is it just fantasy?
06/15/19

Phantasy Star Online 2 Coming to "All Platforms"

Great news for Phantasy Star fans!
06/15/19

Persona 5 Royal Receives New Morgana Report Trailer

A new look at Persona 5 Royal!
06/15/19

Torchlight 2 Coming to PS4 This Fall

Along with an exclusive pet.
06/14/19

RPGFan Music: Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk Theme Songs & Soundtrack Review

You had me at "&".
06/14/19

Dragon Star Varnir Available Now for PlayStation 4 in North America and Europe

DLC schedule within!
06/14/19

Square Enix Plans On Making Their Entire Library Available Digitally

The company has a renewed focus on bringing its legacy titles to new consumers.
06/14/19

Tales of Arise Producer Interview Uncovers Details on Development

An open book is putting it lightly.
06/13/19

E3 2019: Mary Skelter 2 Brings More Folklore-Inspired Dungeon Crawling to Nintendo Switch

Includes an upgraded copy of Mary Skelter: Nightmares with a new dungeon!
06/13/19

E3 2019: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Preview

Class VII finally returns to the West!
06/13/19

E3 2019: New Gameplay Footage from Pokemon Sword and Shield Revealed

Showing off the Wild Area and Dynamax battles.
06/13/19

E3 2019: Check Out Some New Gameplay Footage from Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Featuring a surprise cameo from Lord Soth.
06/12/19

E3 2019: Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Screens and Trailer

Strip. For great justice. (?)
06/12/19

E3 2019: Boyfriend Dungeon Preview

Take your sword on a date.
06/12/19

E3 2019: Dying Light 2 Preview

So many options for dealing with parkour zombies.
06/12/19

E3 2019: Enjoy New Gameplay Footage of Trials of Mana from Treehouse Live

A welcome surprise from the recent Direct presentation.
06/12/19

E3 2019: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 E3 Details

The long awaited sequel gets a new trailer.
06/12/19

E3 2019: Disagea 4 Complete+ Edition Announced

An enhanced version of the quirky JRPG comes to PS4 and Switch later this year.
06/12/19

Further Details About Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Revealed

Extended trailer shows more of Hardlight Lab's Bloodsucker-infested Seattle.
06/12/19

E3 2019: Square Enix Unsure of How Many Final Fantasy VII Remake Installments There Will Be

This is quite an undertaking to say the least.
06/12/19

E3 2019: Ongoing Complete Coverage

Everything from Cloud to Zelda to Riesz, and... well, you get the idea.
06/11/19

E3 2019: Fire Emblem: Three Houses Story Trailer & New Screenshots

Get acquainted with the cast.
06/11/19

E3 2019: Zelda: Link's Awakening Receives New Dungeon Creator, Plus an Official Release Date

And new screenshots, amiibo, and artwork!
06/11/19

E3 2019: Cadence of Hyrule Releases On June 13th

Ya'll can call me The Hero of Rhyme!
06/11/19

E3 2019: Dragon Quest XI S Release Date Revealed

A great year for Dragon Quest fans.
06/11/19

E3 2019: The Witcher 3 Coming to Switch This Year

Including all of the add-on content!
06/11/19

E3 2019: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel In Development

We're looking forward to another trek through Hyrule!
06/11/19

E3 2019: The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Tactics Coming To Nintendo Switch

Now THAT title is a mouthful.
06/11/19

E3 2019: Dragon Quest Zooms Into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Two new fighters join the brawl!
06/11/19

E3 2019: Panzer Dragoon Remake Announced for Nintendo Switch

Probably the last thing I expected.
06/11/19

E3 2019: Trials of Mana Remake Announced, Collection of Mana Available Today

Seiken Densetsu 3 is playable in English, this is not a drill.
06/11/19

E3 2019: Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch Coming to PS4, PC, Switch

Neato!
06/11/19

AI: The Somnium Files Adds a Day One Edition

You can also learn the ropes of investigating dreams in a new trailer!
06/11/19

E3 2019: Fallout 76 Launches Massive Wastelanders Update This Fall

The update includes NPCs and a Battle Royale mode.
06/11/19

E3 2019: Shenmue III Heads to PC Exclusively on the Epic Games Store

You won't be finding any sailors on Steam.
06/11/19

E3 2019: Code Vein Receives Official Release Date

I was starting to get worried!
06/10/19

E3 2019: New Trailers for Dragon Quest Builders 2 and Dragon Quest XI S Released; Builders 2 Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

Keeping Dragon Quest fans hyped for the fall.
06/10/19

E3 2019: First Look At Square Enix's Avengers

I'm gonna love this game 3000.
06/10/19

E3 2019: New Action RPG Oninaki Release Date Announced

Stylish fighting coming this summer!
06/10/19

E3 2019: Square Enix Unveils War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius In New Trailer

Realms at war, many and all.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets New Trailer, Gameplay Details

ATB is back, but not quite how you remember.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Romancing SaGa 3 and SaGa: Scarlet Grace Ambitions Both Heading Westward

The SaGa lives on.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Coming This Winter

The multiplayer spinoff returns with a fresh coat of paint.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Check Out the Launch Trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

They drop a major bombshell in this one.
06/10/19

E3 2019: The Last Remnant Remastered Out on Nintendo Switch Today

Experience a cult hit JRPG on the go.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Final Fantasy VIII Finally Getting A Remastered Port This Year

FITHOS! LUSEC! WECOS! VINOSEC!
06/10/19

E3 2019: Persona 5 Royal Gets First English-Language Trailer

Get ready for another trip to Shujin Academy.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Trails of Cold Steel III gets New Trailer, Release Date

The next chapter arrives in September.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Microsoft Announces RPG Time: The Legend of Wright

This cute RPG is being made by indie Japanese team DESKWORKS.
06/10/19

E3 2019: The Elder Scrolls: Blades Gets a Switch Port

The mobile game finds a new home on Nintendo's console.
06/10/19

Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Review

Once more, we return to the atelier. How fares this year's entry?
06/10/19

Coming This Week, 6/10/19

Feeling that E3 excitement in the air.
06/10/19

E3 2019: Psychological Thriller '12 Minutes' Showcases Time Loops and Mystery

How could time change?
06/10/19

E3 2019: The Outer Worlds Lands on October 25th

Obsidian's latest looks like a great time!
06/09/19

E3 2019: New Wasteland 3 Trailer Showcases Colorado, Snow and Turn-Based Chaos

Winter wonderlands, dappled with chaos.
06/09/19

E3 2019: Cyberpunk 2077 To Release April 2020, Keanu Reeves To Play Major Role

I did not see that coming, and I am pleasantly surprised.
06/09/19

Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets March 3rd, 2020 Release Date

The promise has been made.
06/09/19

E3 2019: Dragon Ball Z Action-RPG Receives New Trailer, Official Title

This is to go... Even further... Beyond!
06/09/19

E3 2019: Borderlands 3 Receives New Trailer

Get yo loot on!
06/09/19

E3 2019: Minecraft Dungeons Action-RPG Announced

Hey, you got your Diablo in my Minecraft!
06/09/19

Kingdom Hearts III ReMind DLC to Launch This Winter

Nomura's concert appearance came with another treat for fans.
06/09/19

E3 2019: Elden Ring Official Trailer Released

From Software/George R.R. Martin collaboration announced at E3.
06/09/19

E3 2019: Tales of Arise Announced at Microsoft Press Conference

The series' biggest visual leap yet.
06/09/19

E3 2019: Phantasy Star Online 2 Coming To The West In 2020

Holy. Cow.
06/09/19

Twitch Sunday: E3 Press Conference (Microsoft / Bethesda)

Kick off E3 with RPGFan!
06/07/19

Steam Leaks New Borderlands 2 DLC

A new expansion to bridge the gap to Borderlands 3.
06/07/19

Dragon Star Varnir Heads To Steam Later This Year

Glad to see Idea Factory wasn't "dragon" their feet for the PC port!
06/07/19

The Surge 2 Receives Official Release Date

Some exciting news for a cult series!
06/07/19

E3 2019: XSEED Localizing Granblue Fantasy: Versus

The final entry in XSEED's E3 lineup!
06/07/19

Retro Encounter 191: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Revisited

What is RPGFan? A Miserable Little Pile of Podcasts!
06/06/19

Grandia HD Collection for Switch, Grandia HD Remaster for PC Coming "Soon"

Expect more info at E3 2019!
06/06/19

Citizens of Space Beams to Earth on June 18th

Uncover the mysterious circumstances of the Earth's disappearance in this new single player RPG.
06/06/19

Meet Kasumi Yoshizawa from Persona 5 Royal in the Latest Trailer

Get details on the Japanese limited edition for the game, too!
06/06/19

E3 2019: GreedFall Gets A New Story Trailer

Remember this one?
06/06/19

E3 2019: XSEED Announces Robust E3 Lineup

A new title reveal has also been teased!
06/06/19

Airship Syndicate and THQ Nordic Announce Darksiders: Genesis

A top-down hack-and-slash set in the Darksiders universe.
06/06/19

Dragon Star Varnir Review

Fight witches and dragons in Compile Heart's latest!
06/06/19

E3 2019: Baldur's Gate III Officially Announced for PC, Google Stadia

From Larian Studios, the makers of Divinity: Original Sin.
06/05/19

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II Has Cut Its Way Onto PS4

Class VII's sophomore outing is now available on a modern console.
06/05/19

Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York Announced

A standalone Vampire game separate from Bloodlines 2 will arrive later this year.
06/05/19

Dragon Quest XII Currently Under Development

Little is known at this time.
06/05/19

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Update Reveals New Characters and Japanese Limited Edition

No English release date yet.
06/05/19

ARPG Warhammer: Chaosbane is Available Now

Warhammer expands into the realm of action-RPGs.
06/05/19

Yakuza Kiwami 2 PC Review

Can't wait until Judgment for your Yakuza fix? Read on...
06/05/19

Pokemon Sword and Shield Releasing on November 15th for Nintendo Switch

All the latest details from the Pokemon Direct!
06/05/19

New Story Trailer, Screenshots for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Released

A first look at the new base camp, monsters, and more!
06/04/19

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Now Playing in a 3DS Near You

Claim three BGM add-on packs for free for a limited time!
06/04/19

Random Encounter 165 - To New Horizons

E3 is coming to a stream near you! What are we going to see?!
06/04/19

Console Ports of Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, and More Get Release Dates

Skybound Games and Beamdog are bringing classic Dugeons & Dragons games to consoles.
06/04/19

Capcom Releases Two New Trailers for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Lance and Gunlance users will definitely want to check these out!
06/04/19

Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers Turns Back Time This Fall

Set your clocks for adventure!
06/04/19

Coming This Week, 6/3/19

Every day is great at your... June.
06/02/19

Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly Review

Amnesiacs in a visual novel...never seen that before!
06/01/19

Twitch Sunday: Radiata Stories

The stream this weekend is radiating goodness.
06/01/19

Crowdfunding Chronicles Volume 13 - 6/1/2019

This week's cast: Demons, monsters, and Persephone.
06/01/19

Minecraft: Story Mode to be Delisted on June 25th

Another Telltale Games project will soon disappear.
06/01/19

Collection of Mana Trademarked in Europe

Is Square Enix planning on releasing the Seiken Densetsu collection worldwide?
06/01/19

Digimon Survive Gets New Developer Profile Video

Meet the team behind the latest Digimon title!
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