News Archive: May 2017
Date Update
05/30/17

Digimon Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory Introduces New Digimon for Series 20th Anniversary

20 years of digital monsters fighting for internet justice!
05/30/17

Final Fantasy VII Remake Shifts Towards Internal Development

This is a familiar story.
05/30/17

Headline: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series Episode 2 Launches June 6th

Sub-Head: A Rocket Raccoon focused adventure? Sign me up!
05/30/17

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Celebrates Anniversary With Global Fan Events

I always wanted to visit Paris!
05/30/17

Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition Review

Another classic, another re-release.
05/30/17

Tokyo RPG Factory Announces New Title, Lost Sphear

Snow and sacrifice give way to spring.
05/29/17

RPGFan Music: The Legend of Heroes Sora no Kiseki SC Evolution OST Review

I want to throw in an "Ultimate" somewhere in that title.
05/29/17

Fallen Legion Gets a Release Date on PS4 and PS Vita

The action RPG is just around the corner.
05/29/17

Nights of Azure 2 For PS4 and PS Vita May Release August in Japan

The game was briefly listed for release on August 31.
05/29/17

Dragon Quest X Out on PS4 August 17 and Switch September 21 in Japan

There will be a Beta test from July 19 to August 10.
05/29/17

GWENT Opens Public Beta for Players Everywhere

Card games and witchers galore!
05/29/17

The Surge Receives Accolades Trailer

Techno-grunge and praise lies within!
05/29/17

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier - Season Finale Review

The third season of Telltale's series wraps up tomorrow; Here's what to expect.
05/28/17

Thimbleweed Park Review

You can take the Maniac out of the Mansion, but you can't take the Mansion out of...er...never mind.
05/28/17

Thimbleweed Park Review

You can take the Maniac out of the Mansion, but you can't take the Mansion out of...er...never mind.
05/28/17

Ys VIII Western Release Date Revealed; Opening Movie Released

The year of the RPG continues.
05/28/17

Level 5 Confirms Switch Games are in Development

Is a Nintendo console with a JRPG library in our future?
05/27/17

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Night in the Woods

And happy ever after?
05/27/17

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Gets Gambit System Trailer, More Soundtrack Samples

No, not *that* Gambit.
05/27/17

Final Fantasy VII Remake, Kingdom Hearts III To Be Released Within Three Years, According to Square Enix President

Well, that's a relief.
05/27/17

Chaos;Child Coming To The West for PS4 and Vita

More visual novels are always welcome.
05/26/17

Week in Review, 5/26/2017

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
05/26/17

Retro Encounter 84: The What-If Episode

When you wish upon a Phantasy Star
05/25/17

Fallout 4 Receiving Free Trial Weekend and Steep Discount

Time to dive in.
05/25/17

SINoALICE Launches on June 6th in Japan

Anyone have a Japanese smartphone?
05/25/17

Dragon Quest XI Introduces and Details New Equipment Upgrade System.

More engaging than usual.
05/25/17

New Content Now Available For Torment: Tides of Numenera

A brand new codex and companion are waiting for you!
05/24/17

Final Fantasy XV's Latest Update Offers Survey for Players

What content would you like to see added in future updates?
05/24/17

Chroma Squad Now Available on PS4 and Xbox One.

Sentai glory for the current gen of consoles and more!
05/24/17

CrossCode Hands-On Preview

Good times with classic gameplay.
05/24/17

Disgaea 5 Complete Review

Just released yesterday, but we've got a review!
05/24/17

A Closer Look at Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood's New Actions & Gear

Paladin gives you wings!
05/23/17

El Shaddai Director Takeyasu Sawaki Announces New Turn-Based RPG, The Lost Child

In development for PS4 and Vita.
05/23/17

Check Out A Boatload of New Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Media

This return trip to Ivalice looks more beautiful by the minute.
05/23/17

Star Ocean: Till The End of Time Available Now on PlayStation 4

Plus a special message from the producer!
05/23/17

Cosmic Star Heroine Review

Nostalgia in space
05/22/17

Final Fantasy XIV Letter From the Producer Live XXXVI Report

Battle changes abound in the upcoming expansion!
05/22/17

Code: Realize ~Saikou no Hanataba~ launches August 24 in Japan

Two games, one collection.
05/22/17

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker's Memory to Introduce Domination Battle System

Will you dominate cyberspace?
05/22/17

Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 Gets a Second Trailer

See what's new in the rougelike dungeon RPG.
05/22/17

RPGFan Music: Oxenfree OST Review

Catch you at the beach!
05/22/17

Retro Encounter 82 & 83: Darksiders ~ Final Thoughts

No, not dark sliders, we aren't a Sith restaurant
05/21/17

Prey Review

Insert your favorite faith/feeding pun here.
05/21/17

Trails of Cold Steel III Has Updated Combat, Familiar Faces

Hello old friends.
05/20/17

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth Gets September Release Date, Preorder Bonuses

Plus an unboxing video of the soon-to-be-released Mask of Deception!
05/20/17

Check Out Stylish Launch Trailer for Akiba's Beat

Now available in North America and Europe!
05/20/17

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Trails of Cold Steel

Trails of Cold Steel? I think those are just called "train tracks."
05/20/17

Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs Giveaway

Get a free copy of this new tactical RPG thanks to GOG!
05/19/17

Week in Review, 5/19/2017

This was a fun week for RPGs.
05/19/17

Darksiders III Concept Art is Here

It's dark alright.
05/18/17

Retro Encounter 83: Darksiders Part II

Toto, I don't think we're in Hyrule anymore!
05/18/17

Get a Sneak Peak at Indivisible's New Battle UI

Man, this game has style.
05/18/17

Nintendo Developing Legend of Zelda Game for Smartphones

"The Legend of Cell-da."
05/18/17

New Trailer for Disgaea 5 Complete Released; Demo Live on eShop

The Switch JRPG library begins.
05/18/17

Zero Time Dilemma for PS4 Arrives on August 17th in Japan

The clock'll tick once again for players that meet the challenge!
05/18/17

Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Announced for PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch

A 20th anniversary celebration of farming and fun!
05/18/17

South Park: The Fractured But Whole Release Date Confirmed for North America and Europe

Delays ain't holding this superhero caper back!
05/18/17

New Gameplay And Other Details Revealed For Destiny 2

Eyes up, Guardian!
05/18/17

NieR: Automata PC Review

We've got nearly as many reviews as endings now.
05/17/17

Star Ocean: Till The End of Time Coming to PlayStation 4 in North America

It must be fate. Sorry, I mean Fayt.
05/17/17

Listen To the Main Theme of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, Revolutions

Uematsu-san and Susan Calloway are back, and it is glorious.
05/17/17

Dragon Quest XI Pics Detail Combat Systems

In search of departed screen shots.
05/16/17

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds Review

Love blossoms in feudal Japan.
05/16/17

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Hands-On Preview

The return to Ivalice is nigh.
05/16/17

Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Fan Events Planned Worldwide

Free to play!
05/15/17

Phantom Dust Remaster Available May 16th for Free

An uncharacteristic move from Microsoft.
05/15/17

Check Out The Launch Trailer for The Surge

Sci-fi Soulsborne.
05/15/17

RPGFan Music: Valkyria: Azure Revolution OST Review

That is some sweet album cover art.
05/15/17

Horizon: Zero Dawn Patch 1.20 Introduces New Photo Mode Features

Time to show off your inner photographer.
05/15/17

Square Enix Releases New FFXII: The Zodiac Age Soundtrack Samples

A sky pirate's jaunty theme and a fearsome tune lie within!
05/15/17

Nioh 'Dragon of the North' DLC Gameplay Trailer

Just a taste of the recent DLC.
05/15/17

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim May Be Seen at E3 2017

Is the Vanillaware game vaporware....to be determined.
05/14/17

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology Gets a 'Granorg' Intro Trailer

Time to meet the people from the Kingdom of Granorg.
05/14/17

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

3rd time's the charm?
05/13/17

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia DLC Detailed

What's in your 45 dollar ticket?
05/13/17

The Caligula Effect Now Available in Europe

And what a bizarre road it took getting there.
05/13/17

Daedalic's The Long Journey Home Gets May Release Date

The far reaches of space make for long journeys, indeed.
05/13/17

RPG Limit Break 2017 Starts Today

Support a great cause and watch some amazing RPGs!
05/13/17

Square Enix Releases Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Soundtrack Samples

Two tracks; a taste of aural awesomeness to come in July!
05/12/17

Week in Review, 5/12/2017

Your patience has been rewarded.
05/11/17

Retro Encounter 82: Darksiders Part I

All's fair in War
05/11/17

Danganropa V3's Monokubs Are Dying To Meet You

How does a monochromatic robot bear have kids anyway?
05/11/17

Akiba's Beat's Maid Trailer is at Your Service

Service with a smile.
05/11/17

Persona Series Concert Official Website Launched

Enjoy the soundtrack of Persona live in Japan.
05/11/17

Dragon Quest Summer Festival Set for August 5th

Time for some fresh Dragon Quest news!
05/10/17

Random Encounter 127: Birds of Prey

Gotta love the Star Trek reference, right?
05/10/17

Videos Explore the World and Characters of Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception

Atlus' next release showcased in new video and screens!
05/09/17

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Gets Japanese Release Date

Plus some new gameplay details and returning faces.
05/09/17

Exdeath Joins The Roster of Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade

Take a shot every time somebody mentions THE VOID.
05/09/17

Check Out First Pre-Alpha Footage of Darksiders III

Fawful isn't the only one who has Fury.
05/09/17

Yasunori Mitsuda Discusses Xenoblade 2 Music, Working with Bratislava Symphony Choir

You made the man cry!
05/09/17

Persona 5 Review

You probably saw it coming.
05/08/17

Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 Japanese Box Art Revealed

This dungeon crawling RPG will be out by late August in Japan.
05/08/17

Iwaihime: Matsuri Debut Trailer

Another horror visual novel from Ryukishi07 is coming for you.
05/08/17

Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy Gets New Character Trailer

Introducing Noriko, Ilith, Alice, Kieru, and Hikaru.
05/08/17

Square Enix Announces Month Long Free Updates for Dragon Quest Heroes II

Get to know the cast of DQH II a little better!
05/08/17

Destiny 2 Pre-Orders are Now Live, Special Editions Lead Sales

Gather that glimmer, Guardians
05/08/17

RPGFan Music: Undertale Piano Collections Review

You had me at Undertale.
05/07/17

Retro Encounter 79 & 81: Tales of the Abyss ~ Final Thoughts

Use the Fonons, Luke
05/07/17

Message From Persona 5 Director Thanks Western Fans

Handing over the reins.
05/07/17

Zero Time Dilemma Making Its Way to PlayStation 4

Now you can experience the entire Zero Escape saga on Sony's home console.
05/07/17

Enjoy An Introduction Trailer for Grezzo's Ever Oasis

A promising new action-RPG for the 3DS!
05/07/17

Collar X Malice Coming to Vita This Summer

New visual novel from Aksys Games and Idea Factory.
05/06/17

RPGFan Sunday Streaming: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Do you want to throw a snowball?
05/06/17

Nintendo Details First DLC Pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

A hero's work is never done.
05/05/17

Week in Review, 5/5/2017

April showers bring May RPGs?
05/05/17

Meet The Newest Batch of Ultimates in Danganronpa V3

Puhuhu!
05/05/17

New Character for Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade to be Revealed May 9th

The guessing game begins.
05/04/17

Retro Encounter 81: Tales of the Abyss Part II

If you stare into the Abyss, it replies "Mieu Mieu!"
05/04/17

North American PSN Begins 'Golden Week' Sale, Discounts on FFXV, Nier: Automata and More Abound

Steeped discounts on a wide variety of JRPGs!
05/04/17

Shenmue III Developer Diary Focuses on Story Building

Dear diary...
05/04/17

Star Story: The Horizon Escape Review

Blending genres like it's a Cuisinart.
05/03/17

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd Available Now for PC

They did it! Check out the launch trailer.
05/03/17

New Action RPG Code Vein Debuts First Trailer

Two and a half minutes of jam-packed footage!
05/03/17

THQ Nordic Announces Darksiders III

Hell hath no Fury, but THQ Nordic sure does!
05/02/17

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier - Episode 4 Review

Those zombies just wont leave us alone.
05/02/17

New NieR: Automata Artwork Released to Commemorate 500,000 Units Shipped

Artwork is fitting for the occasion.
05/02/17

New Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Screenshots Showcase New Styles and Skills.

Change clothes for new powers.
05/01/17

Nioh's DLC Gets A Fresh Batch of Screenshots

William's adventure is far from over.
05/01/17

Square Enix Starts Store Wide Spring Clearance Sale

Games galore for up to 75 percent off!
05/01/17

RPGFan Music: NieR: Automata OST HACKING TRACKS Review

Hacking the gat-wait a sec, wrong hacking!
05/01/17

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood - New Details, Media, Benchmark Available

This expansion just gets better and better.
05/01/17

Japanese Teaser Website Launched for Zanki Zero

We have some artwork.....and that's about it.
05/01/17

New Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology Trailer Highlights the Sub-History Characters

Also, a boatload of new media!
05/01/17

The Caligula Effect Receives Brief Delay to May 9th in Europe

American release still on track.
05/01/17

The Gang's All Here in New Akiba's Beat Character Trailer

What a lively crew.