News Archive: July 2015
Date Update
07/31/15

Debut Trailer Released for Dragon Quest of the Stars

Shows off the battle system and character creator.
07/31/15

Dragon Quest X Expanding to PlayStation 4

Now it all it needs to do is expand to the West.
07/31/15

Summon Night 5 Physical Version To Come Bundled With Soundtrack

And that's the full soundtrack, no mere sampler.
07/31/15

First Images of Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Surface

I WILL breed a Gold Golem this time.
07/31/15

Ar nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star Review

Take a trip through dimensions.
07/30/15

See the First Gameplay Footage for Dragon Quest Builders

This has the... building blocks of a good game? Okay, that was lame, even for me.
07/30/15

Final Fantasy Explorers Is Journeying Out West

At long last!
07/28/15

Lost Dimension Review

I didn't lose the dimension, okay!? I just... misplaced it.
07/28/15

Random Encounter - Episode 98

Applying update...
07/28/15

RPGFan Music: The ETHEReal String Project Review

Final Fantasy, Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, Mana, and more!
07/28/15

Spike Chunsoft and tri-Ace Team Up And Announce Exist Archive

Gotta love collaboration games.
07/28/15

Final Fantasy XV Gamescom 2015 Schedule Announced

Soon, my pretty.
07/28/15

Nippon Ichi Software Teases New Dungeon RPG Refrain

It's just some artwork, but better then nothing!
07/28/15

Come Check Out the New Trailer for Dragon's Dogma Online

This free-to-play title comes with all of the bells and whistles of a full-charge game.
07/28/15

Dragon Quest XI Announced for PS4, 3DS

Possibly for the NX as well.
07/27/15

Dragon Quest XI Logo Leaked, Announcement Taking Place July 28th

Do you hear that? I think it's the hype train.
07/27/15

Shin Megami Tensei IV Hits the 600,000 Mark in Sales

Way to go, Atlus!
07/27/15

Outskirts of Time: Chrono Arrangement Album Announced

IT'S HAPPENING IT'S HAPPENING IT'S HAPPENING
07/26/15

Spike Chunsoft and tri-Ace Are Teasing A New RPG

With new hints and names being dropped every day.
07/26/15

Fallout Collection Called Fallout Anthology Coming to PC

Bethesda literally just dropped a bomb.
07/26/15

Persona 4: Dancing All Night Gains Release Date, New Screens

Pursue your true self - in song - this fall.
07/25/15

Transistor iOS Review

Another bastion of good design?
07/25/15

Grace of Letoile Review

Let's see... is that French for "the grind?" No, that doesn't sound right.
07/25/15

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Screenshots & Artwork

Such pretty. Very sprites. Wow.
07/25/15

Retro Encounter 3-2: Final Fantasy Tactics

Life is short... BURY (your L I T T L E M O N E Y)
07/24/15

Dragon Quest Press Event to Announce A New Title

Dragon Quest XI, maybe?
07/24/15

Square Enix's Project Setsuna is About Sadness

"Setsunasa" means sadness in Japanese, hence the title.
07/23/15

Dragon Quest of the Stars Announced

Will star on your smartphone.
07/23/15

Get a Free Copy of Sword Art Online RE: Hollow Fragment

When you preorder Sword Art Online: Lost Song on PSN
07/23/15

Ever Wonder What a Dragon Quest Mod of Minecraft Looks Like?

Well, wonder no more.
07/23/15

Fire Emblem's Creator Shows Off First Screens of Vestaria Saga

Not to be confused with a Tales game.
07/23/15

Take on Some Super Secret Guest Bosses in Rise of Mana

Three of them, to be exact...
07/23/15

New RPG From Spike Chunsoft Being Announced Next Week

If you've ever considered importing a subscription to Famitsu, now's the time to do it.
07/22/15

RPGFan Music: Secret of Evermore Remastered Tracks

Take a trip back to Jeremy Soule's first, courtesy of Sean Schafianski!
07/22/15

Tales of Vesperia and Other RPGs on Steep Sale for Xbox

Only five bucks!
07/21/15

RPGFan Music Presents an Interview with Jillian Aversa

It's not every day we get to talk to an award-winning vocalist and songwriter, so you should definitely read this.
07/21/15

Winter Is Coming in this Trailer for Game of Thrones Episode 5: A Nest of Vipers

Time is running out fast for House Forrester.
07/21/15

Odin Sphere: Leiftrasir Announced

Hopefully there is no slowdown this time.
07/20/15

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Larger Than Symphony of the Night

This may be the most ambitious Metroidvania to date.
07/20/15

Let Namco Bandai Know if You Want More Baten Kaitos

I, for one, welcome further floating-island-trading-card RPGs.
07/20/15

Final Fantasy XV Stage Events Planned for Gamescom 2015

But will we see a release date?
07/20/15

A World of Conflict Awaits in Langrisser Re: Incarnation

And many, many videos.
07/20/15

Grand Kingdom's 2nd Trailer Confuses, Intrigues

Plus pre-order goodies.
07/20/15

Dragon Quest VIII 3DS Gets Second Trailer

No, the original game does not count as a trailer.
07/20/15

Legend of Mana's Soundtrack To Get An Arrangement Album

Still the best soundtrack ever!
07/19/15

Say Hello to the Main Villain From Lost Dimension

Then say good-bye to him in battle.
07/18/15

Defend Britain Now in Million Arthur

You're one in a million...
07/18/15

Shenmue III Kickstarter Breaks Record with $6.33 Million in Funding

Surpassing Bloodstained by a mile.
07/18/15

Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Announced For 3DS

More Dragon Quest news is always a good thing.
07/18/15

Behold a New Trailer for Shenmue III

I can't believe we live in a world where this game exists.
07/18/15

See Fire Emblem Fates' Online Battles in Action

It's time to duel.
07/18/15

New Dungeon Coming to Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS

Yay for more new content!
07/18/15

Free Tales of Symphonia Potential Tales of Zestiria Pre-Order Bonus

What a deal! For Steam only, mind you.
07/17/15

Jillian Aversa and Doug Perry Presents Music Video Tribute to NieR

Surrender your senses to the beauty of Aversa and Perry's "Song of the Ancients."
07/17/15

Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven Review

It's like Love Hina, except with less protagonist abuse.
07/17/15

Evoland 2 Release Date Confirmed for PC, Mac, and Linux

Travel though time and genres this summer.
07/16/15

Warhammer 40k Action RPG Announced

The colossal sandbox game focuses on the Inquisition.
07/16/15

Digimon World: Next Order Announced for PlayStation Vita

With a new character designer.
07/16/15

Regalia - Of Sons and Monarchs Confirmed for PS4 and Vita

Once again, everybody wins because of Kickstarter.
07/16/15

Star Ocean 5's Combat Similar to Infinite Undiscovery

Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Plus more info!
07/14/15

RPGFan @ E3 2015: Complete Coverage

Featuring our Best of E3 Awards, a Show Gallery, our E3 Podcast, and the biggest Complete Coverage ever.
07/14/15

Stella Glow Headed to Europe in 2016

NIS America is bringing Imageepoch's latest to Europe.
07/14/15

Check Out the New Trailer for Steins;Gate

Award-winning visual novel looks super trippy.
07/14/15

Random Encounter - Episode 97

You're my favorite customer!
07/13/15

Hatoful Boyfriend Flies In July 21st for PlayStation 4 and Vita

Any other pigeon dating simulator is simply for the birds.
07/13/15

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Passes Away at Age 55

It is a sad day for all of gaming.
07/13/15

Dragon Quest VIII 3DS to Have a New Camera Mode

Dragon Quest Snap!
07/12/15

New NIS JRPG The Hero Must Die. Will Be PS Vita Exclusive

Yes, the period is part of the title.
07/12/15

New Hyperdimension Neptunia Game Will Have Dual Protagonists

And the longest title ever.
07/12/15

Hatoful Boyfriend Flies In July 21st for PlayStation 4 and Vita

Any other pigeon dating simulator is simply for the birds.
07/12/15

Disgaea Triple Collection Coming to North America

How many prinnies is that?
07/12/15

Zero Escape 3 Set on Mars, Gets Limited Edition

Jigsaw would be proud.
07/12/15

Story Details Emerge for Dragon Quest Builders

With more info on the Dragon Quest series coming soon.
07/12/15

Retro Encounter 3-1: Final Fantasy Tactics

Don't blame me, blame yourself because The War of the Lions translation is better.
07/11/15

Square Enix Demoing 2 Big Games at Comic Con

As if I wasn't already mad enough to miss SDCC this year.
07/11/15

Final Fantasy XV To Have Live Stage Demo at Gamescom 2015

Stop teasing us already!
07/11/15

Dragon Quest Builders Announced

Dragon Quest plus Minecraft? Sign me up!
07/10/15

Dungeon Travelers 2-2 Delayed to 2016

At the same time confirms the cancellation of Jasmine.
07/10/15

PC Version of Tales of Symphonia To Have High System Requirements

These can't be right, can they?
07/10/15

Yo-Kai Watch 3 Will Touch Down in Japan in Summer 2016

Hopefully the game will follow Keita and come to America.
07/10/15

Level Scaling is (Finally) Coming to Bloodborne

Frustration and victory know no level gap.
07/10/15

Watch the Trailer for Fire Emblem Fates' Third Scenario

Also, the amiibos appear to have had a smashing good time.
07/09/15

Retro Encounter 2: Final Fantasy X ~ Final Thoughts

One final round for June's Retro Encounter game.
07/09/15

RPGFan is Hiring!

Seeking social media gurus, reviewers, and news writers!
07/08/15

Xenoblade Chronicles X Director is Taking Your Feedback to Heart

Take us to space next time!
07/08/15

It Will Take Thirty Hours to Clear Genei Ibun Roku #FE

Plus thirty more of extra content.
07/08/15

New DLC for Dragon Age: Inquisition Only Coming to Current Gen Systems

Another nail in the coffin for PS3 and Xbox 360.
07/08/15

Seraph of the End Announced for PS Vita

Will be a dramatic tactics RPG, whatever that means.
07/08/15

Tales from the Borderlands: Episode 3 Review

"Catch a Ride."
07/08/15

Retro Encounter 2-3: Final Fantasy X

Someday the dream will end and then fan fiction sequels will un-end it.
07/07/15

First Details, Trailer for Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book

I just want The Alchemist of Full Metal to be one of these games, who's with me?
07/07/15

Sail the Sacred Midgand Kingdom in Tales of Berseria

Yarr.
07/07/15

Fire Emblem Fates Sales Numbers Favor White Kingdom

Turns out targeting a casual audience is good for business.
07/06/15

Retro Encounter 2-2: Final Fantasy X

Yes, yes, I know I'm late. I was visiting Zanarkand.
07/06/15

Dragon Quest VII and VIII 3DS Will Be Coming In... French?!

Series creator Yuji Horii may have let something slip at Japan Expo.
07/06/15

Final Fantasy XIV's Producer Talks Mac Version Troubles, Next Raid

And there's a snazzy new PS3 / PS4 theme!
07/06/15

Tales of Zestiria Collector's Edition Announced

One for North America and one for Europe.
07/06/15

Get Your Burning Questions Answered By Shenmue Creator Yu Suzuki Himself

Just tell me there will be a dog!
07/06/15

Yuji Horii Says Dragon Quest XI Will be Offline, on Home Console

I applaud this decision.
07/05/15

Crypt of the Necrodancer Review

A roguelike you can dance to.
07/05/15

Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey Coming to PS4

Will share a single universe with the portable versions.
07/05/15

Skullgirls Dev Making Action-RPG Indivisible

Beautiful art mixed with a Metroid sounds like a win.
07/05/15

Major Update Expands World and Jobs of Mobius Final Fantasy

One million registered users can't be wrong.
07/05/15

Play Tales of Symphonia on PC in 2016

If you want to revisit the quintessential Tales game once again.
07/04/15

Come Meet Fire Emblem's Bi-Sexual Characters

Gay marriage is legal in the U.S. and Shara and Zero are here to celebrate.
07/03/15

Zero Escape Volume 3 Announced

Can you escape again?
07/03/15

RPGFan Music: Valdis Story: Dark Side of the Abyss OST Review

I peered into the Abyss of E3 and discovered more music!
07/03/15

E3 2015: Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition Hands-On Preview

Old-school RPG strikes again!
07/03/15

E3 2015: Armikrog Spiritually Suceeds Classic Adventure Game X

Claymation, the game.
07/03/15

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Confirmed For the West

Three guesses as to what song I'm listening to right now.
07/03/15

New 7th Dragon Sequel Announced for 3DS

Development is currently 77% complete. Fitting!
07/03/15

Steins;Gate gets US Release Date for PS3 and Vita

Microwavable time travel is on its way.
07/03/15

Borderlands Humble Bundle Now Available

Tons of Vault Hunter goodness.
07/02/15

E3 2015: Legends of Eisenwald Preview

They've taken the hobbits to Eisenwald!
07/02/15

E3 2015: An Interview With Final Fantasy XIV Producer Naoki Yoshida

The guy is too adorable to NOT have a minion made of him. I'm just sayin'...
07/01/15

E3 2015: Corpse Party: Blood Drive Hands-On Preview

I'll bring the refreshments!
07/01/15

Summon Night 5 Special Edition Comes with Lots of Goodies

If they can get 6000 pledges.
07/01/15

New King's Quest Coming Late July, New Trailer Here Now

Well, the first chapter at least.
07/01/15

New Tactical RPG Grand Kingdom Coming Soon to Japan

Check out the trailer if this game flew under your radar.
07/01/15

Sneak a Peak at Dragon Quest VIII 3DS' New Content

Including new characters, and monsters.
07/01/15

Final Fantasy's Distant Worlds Concert Series Gets Holiday Show in Chicago

And special (Dragon)song!
07/01/15

Check Out the Trailer for the Third Episode of Tale from the Borderlands

It's time to Catch a Ride.
07/01/15

Get $10 off Xenoblade Chronicles 3D

That's 25% savings.
07/01/15

E3 2015: Mordheim: City of the Damned Preview

If I asked you what sort of game Mordheim is... what would you say?