News Archive: April 2011
Date Update
04/30/11

More Mega Man Legends 3 Screens

Yay, it's Miss Tron!
04/30/11

Zenonia 3: The Midgard Story Gallery

And incredibly brief first impressions.
04/29/11

Back to the Future: The Game: Episode 4 Now Available

It's already mutated into Episode 4, shoot it!
04/29/11

Feature: The Best (and Worst) Female RPG Characters

It's Feature Friday, and this one goes out to all the ladies!
04/29/11

So, You Want To Fight In Grand Knights History

You better make sure your knights are in formation, then!
04/28/11

New Tales of Xillia Screenshots

Get a better look at your old butler, the chat systems and more!
04/28/11

New UnchainBlades ReXX Screens Added

Tiana shows her heart! Or something.
04/28/11

Tales Of The Abyss 3DS Gallery Update + PV

Oh yes, we are celebrating the localization muchly.
04/28/11

First Chaos Rings Omega Info, Screens & Video

Well that was quick.
04/27/11

New Treasure Report Media Added

No videos this time, sorry!
04/27/11

The Witcher 2 Interview with Tomasz Gop

That would be the Senior Producer over at CD Projekt RED. (Oh, and the game's gone gold!)
04/27/11

Looks Like North America Gets Tales Of The Abyss 3DS After All

As outed by Nintendo Power.
04/27/11

Growlanser IV To Overload The PlayStation Portable

With new story routes, events and more!
04/27/11

iOS Releases Today: Zenonia 3, Order & Chaos Online and... Dark Horse?

A new 2D RPG, 3D MMORPG and yes, comics.
04/27/11

Square Enix Has More Chaos Rings Coming Your Way

Prequel and sequel on the way, one quite soon!
04/27/11

Atlus Announces Nora And The Carving Studio For DS

Or rather, Team Etrian Odyssey Meets Team Atelier.
04/27/11

Tri-ace And Konami Announce Two Titles

Introducing Beyond the Labyrinth and Frontier Gate
04/27/11

Earth Seeker Also Gets A New Date (JP)

A date for everything! At least in Japan.
04/27/11

Grand Knights History Dated (JP)

Watch the game's opening movie, too!
04/27/11

Make Friends And Foes In Dark Souls

If you thought Demon's Souls was hard, just you wait.
04/27/11

Moogles Play An Important (And Fruity) Role In Final Fantasy Type-0

Oh, and other characters! ..Less fruity ones.
04/27/11

Neptune Mk-II Gets A Very Special Cameo

You might recognize him as helping to promote the game.
04/27/11

Darkspore Now Available; New Trailer Too

Don't worry - it't not a PS3 (or PSN) title.
04/27/11

Tales Of The Abyss 3DS Re-Dated (JP)

The tale will be re-told in late June.
04/25/11

Your Guide (So Far) To Chrono Trigger's Many Releases

Are you confused? So are we. Let's sort it all out, shall we?
04/25/11

A Massive Ragnarok: Imperial Princess Of Light & Darkness Gallery Debut

We really do mean massive.
04/25/11

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3D's Opening Looks Familiar

..But it's still worth watching.
04/24/11

A Look At Phantasy Star Online 2

Read the first details, and check out the first screens and trailer.
04/24/11

RPGFan Podcast: Random Encounter Episode 22

Take 2!
04/24/11

Final Fantasy Type-0 Gallery Update & Official Site Details

A whole lot of character details. Oh and the screens are nice too.
04/24/11

More On Ragnarok: The Imperial Princess of Light And Darkness

Fourteen jobs, but what pays the most?
04/24/11

The Races And Classes Of Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls

Or, if you prefer, info on the LoLS.
04/23/11

More Valkyria Chronicles DLC Planned

And lots of it, too!
04/23/11

Yes, Final Fantasy VI is Coming to Your PSN, Too

Thanks ESRB!
04/23/11

Watch The Latest Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale Trailer

Get a glimpse of story and lore.
04/23/11

Yes, It's Another Dungeon Siege III Character Trailer

Meet Anjali. Spoiler: She's hot.
04/22/11

Yep, More Costumes and Music for Dissidia 012[duodecim]

This time it's FFII and FFIII-themed. Hope you like onions!
04/22/11

Wakfu Media Update; Closed Beta Gets A Patch

Including an overview trailer outside.
04/22/11

This Is Final Promise Story's Opening Movie

And it's an attractive one at that!
04/22/11

Mega Man Legends 3 Website Opens, Even More Video Footage

And some concerning news about the game's future.
04/22/11

Chrono Trigger Headed to US PlayStation Network

Chrono Trigger? In my PSN? It's more likely than you'd think.
04/22/11

The Latest On Tales of Xillia

Meet Rowan (again), swap party members, and chat!
04/22/11

Final Fantasy III Dual iOS Galleries

Compare and contrast the small- and large-screen iOS versions inside.
04/21/11

Hey Look, New Disgaea 4 Screens

And info on the game's latest DLC.
04/21/11

Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Gallery Update

Featuring some tentacle... er, HDMI cable-laden artwork that you might want to be careful when viewing.
04/21/11

Capcom Announces Mega Man Legends 3: Prototype Version

Downloadable preview version of MML3 is coming soon. New art, first screens and trailer too!
04/21/11

Namco Bandai Announces Nendoroid Generation

Yes, it is just what it sounds like.
04/21/11

A Goldmine Of Treasure Report Media

Check out Namco Bandai's puzzle/mystery DS title!
04/20/11

Ever17 Xbox 360 Remake Dated (JP)

How long until you're kidnapped and locked in an amusement park?
04/20/11

Ragnarok Goes PlayStation Portable

As in, Ragnarok Online... well this one's a bit less online, but you get my point.
04/20/11

Watch Another Pandora's Tower Trailer

Mmmm, beast meat. Wait no, that came out wrong!
04/20/11

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Screens Added

Mass Effect 3 and Skyrim in one day? What is this, Christmas?!
04/20/11

Deus Ex: Human Edition Gets A Collector's Edition

I am now back to being jealous of Europe.
04/20/11

Here's Some Mass Effect 3 Screens

Thanks GameInformer!
04/19/11

Death is No Joke in Final Promise Story

Also, Imageepoch has HOW many titles in development?
04/19/11

New Character and Weapon Details for Final Fantasy Type-0

Today we learn the last names of several characters, but alas, no middle names.
04/19/11

Tales of Xillia Has a Butler Party Member Too

Here's some common ground between two RPGs I never thought we'd be reporting on.
04/19/11

Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection Now Available

Can any FFIV collection really be called "complete?"
04/19/11

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Has Some New Features After All

One feature helps newbies, while the other challenges veterans.
04/19/11

Pre-Order Bonus Announced For Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns

...and it's an alpaca out of freakin' nowhere!
04/18/11

Gray Matter Review

Stephen tells you why this game matters!
04/18/11

UnchainBlades Rexx: Why Charisma Matters

More info on the gameplay!
04/18/11

Final Fantasy XIV Review Update #3

Stephen Harris touches on the 3/23 update.
04/18/11

Editorial: The JRPG Standstill

He who controls the JRPG controls the universe!
04/18/11

2nd Opinion: The 3rd Birthday

Andrew tries the Parasite Eve series for the first time!
04/17/11

A Bunch of New Atelier Meruru Media

I never tire of looking at these games.
04/17/11

Threads of Fate on PSN This Week

Play as Mint, Rue or both in this now-classic action RPG.
04/17/11

More Over My Dead Body Media

Any joke I put here would just be too obvious. But this new artwork is nice stuff.
04/17/11

Darkspore Hands-on Preview

Kyle heads to Maxis' HQ to get some game time.
04/16/11

Final Fantasy III Gets An iPad Version, Too

That is, the real Final Fantasy III.
04/16/11

ESRB Leak Confirms Final Fantasy VI For North American Virtual Console

Why, when I was a boy, we had to trek uphill in the snow to Narshe without any fancy-shmancy Magitek armor!
04/15/11

Zenonia 3 Gains Subtitle, Release Date

It's soon! Zenonia 1 is on sale as well.
04/15/11

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Gallery Update

Is it as pretty as ever? Of course it is.
04/15/11

Square Enix Teases New iOS & Android Title

When a game reveal lacks even a name, that's when you know we're being teased.
04/15/11

Devil Survivor 2 Dated For Japan

Expect some demon attacks on cities in July.
04/15/11

Neptune mk-II Gallery Added

And you'll never guess who's helping Compile Heart promote the game.
04/15/11

Legend of Mana (PSone Classics) Review

Does the newest PSone classic hold up?
04/15/11

Watch A Trailer For Dungeon Siege III's Reinhart

What better way to meet your allies?
04/15/11

The Legend Of Heroes: Ao No Kiseki's LE Bonuses

They're cute, colourful and rather limited.
04/15/11

New Media Added (For) Over My Dead Body

Don't worry, you don't actually have to look at dead bodies.
04/15/11

Queen's Gate: Spiral Chaos Gallery Added

I'd be lying if I said this game didn't look wacky.
04/15/11

Pandora's Tower Gallery Added

And an update on the controls.
04/13/11

Doctor Lautrec And the Forgotten Knights Isn't Forgotten

Here's a trailer.
04/13/11

Two More Titles Delayed In Japan

Fans wait a little longer for UnchainBlades ReXX and The Little Battlers.
04/13/11

Final Fantasy VI Hits Japanese PSN Next Week

Okay seriously, I'm running out of regions to be jealous of.
04/12/11

Atelier Meruru Has A Maid And A Butler

And apparently they're both relevant.
04/12/11

Chrono Trigger Goes To European Virtual Console

Can we officially be jealous of Europe yet?
04/12/11

Disgaea 4 Premium Edition Announced

NISA, good to their fans as always.
04/12/11

Watch A Persona 2: Innocent Sin PSP Play Movie

Get an eyeful of gameplay here!
04/12/11

Hyperdimension Neptunia Gets A Sequel

And while portable-themed, it's not actually on a handheld system. Huh?
04/12/11

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3DS Gets A Date

And it's... probably as close as you thought.
04/12/11

Dissidia 012[duodecim] Keeps Getting Costumes

You can do what to Vaan, now?
04/11/11

Final Fantasy Legends Mobile Knight Chapter Available

No, not a dark knight, just a knight.
04/11/11

Chrono Trigger Goes Mobile This Month

But it will not be on my, or your, iPhone.
04/11/11

Persona 4 Animation Announced

No FeMC here, sorry to anyone who wanted to date Teddie.
04/10/11

Back to the Future: The Game: Episode 3 Review

What followup is even more exciting than Jaws 19? This one!
04/10/11

Paper Mario Virtual Console Review

Another return to memory lane.
04/09/11

Is Persona 4 Portable Being Revealed on Monday?

Magic 8-Ball says, "maybe."
04/08/11

2nd Opinion: Dragon Age II PC Review

Did Hawke win Kyle over?
04/08/11

Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity Gets New DLC Costumes

You'll never guess who designed them.
04/08/11

Class of Heroes 3D Gets A JP Release Date

A retailer leaks some details. Spoiler: It's more than a dungeon crawler.
04/08/11

The Best (and Worst) Final Fantasy Games Feature

It's Feature Friday, WE SO EXCITED!
04/08/11

Revisit Persona 2: Innocent Sin's Original Opening

And get a quest from Famitsu.
04/08/11

UnchainBlades ReXX Also Gets A Trailer

And the usual bonus goodies.
04/07/11

Watch Gungnir's First Trailer

Strategy fans need not worry, there's lots here.
04/07/11

Grand Knights History Gallery Update

Get a good look at the kingdoms.
04/07/11

Disgaea 4 Will Release In North America In September

And you, too, get to name in-game items!
04/07/11

Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale Hands-On Preview

We took a stroll through Tethyamar and are back to tell you about it.
04/07/11

Lunar Makes Its Way To iOS Devices Out West

From the same company that brought us Vay.
04/07/11

Dungeon Siege III Delayed

Fortunately, this isn't a Deus Ex: Human Revolution-length delay.
04/07/11

Mass Effect Gets An Anime Movie

But you can't see it until next year.
04/07/11

White Knight Chronicles II Announced For Western Release

It's official, finally.
04/06/11

Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection Screens Added

Two more weeks until the game's sixth version is here!
04/06/11

Elminage Original For PSP Delayed In Japan

By less than a month.
04/06/11

Namco Unveils Mobile RPG... With An All Namco Cast

Think of it as a crossover fanfic in your cellphone.
04/06/11

Natsume Announces Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns

And it's coming to your DS... and 3DS.
04/06/11

Nintendo Reveals Pandora's Tower

Another Wii action RPG we may or may not see here.
04/05/11

Tales Of The Abyss 3DS Delayed In Japan

But here's a short TV commercial anyway.
04/05/11

Gloria Union's Official JP Site Opens

Also: full name, the first screens and details!
04/05/11

Buy Dragon Age II, Get Mass Effect 2 PC... Free

Because everyone needs to play the latter.
04/05/11

The Witcher 2 Gallery Update

CD Projekt also tells us if your PC is adequate for this game.
04/05/11

More On Persona 2: Innocent Sin PSP's Quests

Remember the Persona Thief quest? Here's the main guy.
04/04/11

Final Fantasy V Hits PSN In Japan... And Europe

While North America awaits - again!
04/02/11

Dungeon Siege III Gallery Update & Lucas' Trailer

You get more allies!
04/02/11

A Quick The Little Battlers Commercial Clip

Level-5's plastic model RPG hits Japanese PSPs in May.
04/02/11

Clannad Coming to PlayStation 3, Gallery Inside

More love adventures coming to a next-gen console.
04/02/11

Pokémon Black & White Reviews

Two different reviews from two different reviewers.
04/02/11

Ever17 Xbox 360 Gallery Added

That is, the remake of one of our Games of the '00s.
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Another Apology

A follow-up to our earlier expression of regret.
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Mass Effect: Conquest Announced

It looks to have both flexibility and reach. Also, a surprise cameo by Commander Shepard elsewhere!
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Say Hello to Half-Month Hero

Marvelous has something a little different in mind this time around.
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Details on the Possible Final Kingdom Hearts Title

Which may or may not be titled "Kingdom Hearts III."
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Ar tonelico Qoga gets DLC, Special Controller

This one's for the fans. Seriously.
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: A Conversation Between the CEOs of Square Enix and Electronic Arts

Documents leaked detailing communications between Square Enix, EA.
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: An Apology

For some recent posts.
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Square Enix Acquires Gust Corporation

Ar tonelico to become a part of "polymorphic content."
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Kairosoft Announces Video Game Reviewer: The RPG

From the makers of Game Dev Story and Hot Springs Story.
04/01/11

April Fools 2011: Final Fantasy VII: Errant Civilization Announced

Another spin-off joins the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII!
04/01/11

Watch Atelier Meruru's First PV

You know, the one they showed weeks ago but never hit the Web until now?