News Archive: September 2013
Date Update
09/30/13

Watch An English Trailer for Tales of Symphonia Chronicles

Well, English subtitles, anyway.
09/30/13

Dragon Quest X Coming To iOS Devices

This will definitely not see a localization.
09/30/13

Masahiro Yamamoto Joins Idea Factory For Upcoming PSVita RPG

Somehow, this doesn't feel shocking at all.
09/30/13

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Review Journal #2

If any more editors get sucked into Eorzea, we'll have to shut down.
09/30/13

The Walking Dead (Vita) Review

If you haven't played it yet, here's another chance.
09/27/13

First Bravely Default English Trailer Released

Finally, a new traditional RPG!
09/27/13

Dragon Fantasy Book II Review

Parodic puns aplenty.
09/26/13

RPGFan Music: Chrono Trigger Symphony Volume 2

Blake Robinson strikes back!
09/26/13

The Raven Chapter 3 Launches With This Trailer

CAW!
09/26/13

Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi Now Available On 3DS

It's time to get your romancing on.
09/26/13

Final Fantasy V Now Out On Android

This means we're closer to a mobile release of VI, right? RIGHT?
09/26/13

Valhalla Knights 3 Dated For October 15th In North America

And a shiny new trailer!
09/26/13

New Media For Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness Gets A Third Trailer

Two videos and some screens all for your perusal.
09/26/13

Sorcery Saga: The Curse of the Great Curry God Gets A Limited Edition

And it has a... fun name.
09/26/13

More Info, Media on the Final Fantasy XIV & Lightning Returns Collaboration

Plenty of screens, video, and details on how to dress Lightning as a Miqo'te and more!
09/26/13

Atlus Is Teasing Something Persona Related

Is it finally time?
09/25/13

New Pokemon For X & Y Announced: Doublade

A single sword evolves into two swords? Shocking!
09/24/13

Tales of Zestiria Trademarked for USA and Europe

A localization so soon already?
09/24/13

Drakengard 3's TGS Trailer Is Bloody Sad

One by one, the sisters have to fall.
09/24/13

The Dream Machine Review

A review in progress - we'll have to wait for the final two chapters.
09/24/13

Come Watch Lightning Returns' Cinematic Opening in HD

In case you needed a reminder of Square Enix's CG mastery...
09/23/13

New Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Video and Details

Combine your emotions and senses to destroy evil spirits!
09/23/13

Citizens of Earth Is Inspired By Pokémon, Suikoden & Earthbound

With its Kickstarter launched, a few details on this title.
09/23/13

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl Review

Japan's fetishistic relationship with gratuitously long titles continues unabated.
09/23/13

Compile Heart Announces Hyperdimension Neptunia Re; Birth 2 for PlayStation Vita

The first one hasn't been released yet!
09/23/13

Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals Review

It's an RPG where you fight monsters and level up!
09/23/13

Pokémon X and Y Fossil Pokémon And Their Evolutions Revealed

Rawr!
09/22/13

Mobile RPG Across Age Is Getting A Sequel

Quality 2D Action RPG for my mobile? Let's do this!
09/22/13

Meet Fairy Fencer's F Female Hero, Tiara, In A New Video

There's a spa scene.
09/22/13

New Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Video: Richter and Emil

*Hesitate* *Whine* *Whine* *Whine* - How was my Emil impression?
09/22/13

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 2.1 Additions Detailed, New Trailers, Gallery Update

A wealth of new content for that glorious Realm Reborn.
09/22/13

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing DLC Hits This Week

Play as a thaumaturge and freeze/burn/electrify your foes.
09/22/13

Steins;Gate English Release Now Available For Pre-Order

Microwave not included.
09/22/13

Apparently Lightning Can Dress Up As Cloud AND Aerith

Square Enix continues to make your crossover fanfics into reality.
09/22/13

Spike Chunsoft Bringing The Witcher 3 to Japan

Yes, Japanese players will get to fawn over Geralt's beard too.
09/22/13

RPGFan Music: Portals

A portal to string arrangements of the classics!
09/22/13

Final Fantasy XV: Less Cutscenes, More Dynamic Gameplay

This game is starting to sound less linear every single day!
09/22/13

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII TGS 2013 Extended Trailer

You wanted more Snow, right?
09/21/13

Meet Blackguards' Key Characters

Daedalic and a Dark Eye turn-based RPG? Score.
09/21/13

Final Fantasy X, XIV & Dragon Quest X Team Up For Crossover Content

An MMORPG threesome? Yes.
09/21/13

Watch Final Fantasy Agito's Tokyo Game Show 2013 Trailer

Now we can really see the mobile title in action.
09/21/13

Video: A Look At Yuna's Costume Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Summoner Lightning? Somehow it lacks a certain ring to it.
09/20/13

New Etrian Odyssey Untold Videos: Meet Simon, The Highlander.. & Frederica

Because you haven't seen enough of this game yet.
09/20/13

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMix Review

If Stephen wrote this news story, it would be in all caps.
09/19/13

Acttil & Elemental Labs Announce Reborn, Kickstarter Campaign

A sci-fi action RPG on the PS3 and PS4? Yes please.
09/19/13

Lots of Square Enix TGS 2013 Media Added

Several games, but just a handful of new stuff for each.
09/19/13

Crimes & Punishments: Sherlock Holmes Coming to PS4

New screens, too!
09/19/13

Atelier Escha & Logy Comes To North America, Too

Together like apple pie and ice cream.
09/19/13

New Tales of Xillia 2, Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Screenshots Added

We all get some Tales in English!
09/19/13

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Gets An iOS, Android Remake

I never asked for this.
09/19/13

First English Tales of Xillia 2 Trailer Released

Man, that is one fat cat.
09/19/13

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster TGS Trailer Released

Yuna's approach to saving souls is a bit different from Lightning's.
09/19/13

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII TGS Trailer Released

Being the Savior means saving the wicked, too.
09/19/13

Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky Announced For European Release

Escha & Logy & Ayesha & Barrels.
09/18/13

A Look At Dark Souls II's Two Editions

Plus a fresh batch of screens and a trailer.
09/18/13

RPGFan Music: MeowMeow & BowWow: A Tribute to Link's Awakening

Mike reviews Zelda tunes... AND LIVES!
09/18/13

Valhalla Knights 3 Trailer, Races Detailed

XSEED to release this Vita title in October.
09/18/13

Blizzard To Shut Down Diablo III's Auction House

But not until next March.
09/18/13

Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness Preview

Hey! You got your Ranma 1/2 in my Disgaea!
09/18/13

Is SEGA Sammy Buying Index & Atlus?

Sonic vs. Jack Frost. Fight!
09/17/13

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Dated for October

Make room on your 3DS, it's still digital-only.
09/17/13

Project Destati: Awakening Announced

I can't bang my keys fast enough to express excitement.
09/16/13

Valdis Story: Abyssal City Review

For those who thought Dust was too furry.
09/16/13

Ages of Amazones Trailer, Details

An all-female prison break RPG from Arc System Works? Yes.
09/16/13

Totori and Meruru Appear In New Atelier Rorona

Uh... somehow? I blame Crono and Serah and time travel.
09/16/13

See Etrian Odyssey Untold's Raquna In A New Video

Well, she's on screen for about five seconds.
09/16/13

Some Final Fantasy Agito Details

No, it's not Type-0... but it's closely related.
09/14/13

Blackguards Still Looks Stunning in New Screens

The nicest hexagonal battle grids ever.
09/14/13

Screen Shots for Chapter 2 of The Raven

A look at the latest chapter of Nordic Games' episodic adventure.
09/14/13

The Elder Scrolls Anthology Now Available

That's a lot of game for eighty bucks.
09/14/13

RPGFan Music: Valdis Story: Abyssal City OST

You need to go listen to this. Fortunately, we've got a discount code!
09/14/13

Goodbye Deponia Gets a Disco Teaser

Yes, you read that correctly.
09/14/13

Video: A Brief Look At Bound By Flame

The combat system carries over from one Spiders game to another.
09/14/13

Diablo III Console Version Review

Blizzard grows bolder with each passing day!
09/13/13

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Review Journal #1

What a brave new world this has turned out to be.
09/13/13

Meet Fairy Fencer F's Hero In A New Video

His name is Fang... the Fencer!
09/13/13

New Battle Princess of Arcadia Combat Video

See an army fight!
09/13/13

New Atelier Rorona Character Comparison

Now the game looks like it should have the first time!
09/13/13

New Lightning Returns Media: Who Else Returns?

More importantly, what do some of Lightning's outfits look like?
09/13/13

Pokémon X and Y Media: Evolutions, Mega Evolutions And More

You even get to hear about the non-Pokémon!
09/12/13

New Screens, Gameplay Trailers for Disgaea D2

Experience a Brighter Darkness.
09/12/13

Disgaea 4 Heads To PS Vita

Unsurprisingly, it's called Disgaea 4 Return.
09/12/13

Rune Factory 4 Release Date Set, Trailer

October 1st is a big date for 3DS JRPGs.
09/12/13

Video: A Look At Etrian Odyssey Untold's Classic Mode

That is, the Make Your Own Character Mode.
09/12/13

If My Heart Had Wings Review

Obscure visual novel, controversy, and a duck with a top hat - what else do you want?
09/10/13

Bravely Default: For the Sequel Media Added

More like Bravely Default: Not A Sequel, amirite?
09/10/13

Ubisoft Unveils Child of Light

You've heard it mentioned, now see it in action.
09/10/13

Final Fantasy XIV's Companion App Now Available For iOS

View character profiles, game information and more on the go.
09/09/13

The Guided Fate Paradox Media Added

Come watch Fate Guiding 101!
09/09/13

A Look At Arthur In Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl

An elemental alchemist... isn't that just a mage?
09/09/13

Watch Deep Down's Latest Trailer

Capcom's online RPG goes to... the future?
09/09/13

Some Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn PS4 Details

PS3 players can switch to the PS4 version for free, oh and there will be a beta.
09/09/13

Dragon Quest X Gets An Expansion

But still no Western release.
09/09/13

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Review

Does Luigi still have nightmares about being just a sidekick?
09/09/13

Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster Gets Its Own Vita

But will it make it overseas?
09/09/13

Kadokawa Games Announces Natural Doctrine for PS3, PS4 and PS Vita

A new strategy RPG series!
09/09/13

Soul Sacrifice Delta Announced

An enhanced version of Inafune's title is out next March.
09/09/13

Phantasy Star Nova Announced For PS Vita

And tri-Ace is helping out.
09/07/13

August 2013 In Review: A Summer Reborn

Let's catch up on everything that happened in August, shall we?
09/06/13

XSEED Announces The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Second Chapter

For PSP and PC. Yes, PSP!
09/06/13

RPGFan's August 2013 Game of the Month

Hint: it's a game that has birds in it.
09/04/13

Home Review

Massive pixels and minimalist horror.
09/04/13

Etrian Odyssey Untold: Millennium Girl Hands-On Preview

Greig dodges some FOE's in Atlus' Etrian Odyssey remake.
09/04/13

New Pokémon X & Y Media, Special Edition 3DSes Head West

Time for a mega-evolution.
09/04/13

Everlove: Rose Review

Anyone care for a virtual romance novel?
09/03/13

RPGFan Music: Final Fantasy IV - Main Theme Orchestra

Another piece of Blake Robinson Synthetic loveliness.
09/03/13

Random Encounter - Episode 69

Double check and mate, suckas!!
09/02/13

Bravely Default: For the Sequel Announced, Not Actually A Sequel

Rather, it's an enhanced edition of Flying Fairy that, yes, is coming overseas.
09/02/13

Five New Lightning Returns Videos Released

Each one featuring a different portion of the game's world.
09/02/13

Sweet Fuse: At Your Side Review

Makin' bacon out of Count Hogstein.