News Archive: October 2017
Date Update
10/31/17

Chill Out With Aloy in New Horizon: Zero Dawn The Frozen Wilds Trailer

By "chill," I mean hunt robot dinosaurs with a bow. Not the Netflix variety.
10/31/17

Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Gets New "Strange Evil" Trailer

No, not Stranger Things. Leggo my eggos!
10/31/17

Retro Encounter 107: Spooky Encounter

Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make.
10/30/17

Monster Hunter: World Gets New Trailer, Beta Details, and More

Thanks Paris Games Week!
10/30/17

Harvest Moon: Light of Hope PC Release Date Revealed, Chance to Enter 20th Anniversary Drawing Contest

Ahead of schedule!
10/30/17

.hack//G.U Last Recode Launch Trailer Released

Visit the World once again and finish the saga!
10/30/17

5pb Releases A Gameplay Trailer for Occultic;Nine

9, a number beloved by the mystery genre!
10/30/17

New Dragon Crown Pro Trailer Released

Side-scrolling party RPG action ahoy!
10/30/17

RPGFan Music: Doki Doki Literature Club! OST Review

Just...
10/30/17

Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis Gets New Trailer, Guest Composer, December 13th Release Date

Can you guess who it is? Here's a hint: triggers and crosses.
10/29/17

New Details About Shin Megami Tensei V Emerge from Famitsu

This one may be a long ways off, but it's exciting to think about!
10/29/17

Learn the Ins and Outs of Combat in New Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Diary Video

Stick them with the pointy end.
10/29/17

Fire Emblem Heroes Starts "Trick or Defeat" Event

New Paralogue story and four special heroes now available.
10/29/17

Meet Ragna In New Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection Trailer

Call me a treasure hunter, or I'll rip your lungs out!
10/29/17

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series: Episode 4: Who Needs You Review

Move over Raidou Kuzunoha, there's a new Colon King in town!
10/28/17

Win a Copy of Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection!

The only thing better than a new Falcom game is a free new Falcom game.
10/28/17

Twitch: Costume Quest 2 and Xenosaga Episode I

That would be a weird mash-up...
10/27/17

Week in Review, 10/27/2017

Reviews keep coming, and they don't stop coming!
10/27/17

Lost Dimension Coming To PC October 30th

Fight 'The End' once again.
10/27/17

.hack//G.U. Last Recode Gets "Redemption" Trailer

All that's left is to reconnect.
10/27/17

Chaos;Child Available Now in North America

Launch trailer within!
10/27/17

XSEED Gives Halloween Release Date for Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

Get ready, Falcom fans!
10/26/17

Retro Encounter 106: Digital Devil Saga Part 2

I have lived in a Junkyard, where the weeds eat up the rain
10/26/17

Assassin's Creed: Origins Preview

No, this is not a mirage.
10/26/17

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Tops One Million Sales

Now who said traditional AAA JRPGs won't sell?
10/25/17

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 Review

"If one's different, one's bound to be lonely."
10/24/17

New Story Trailer Revealed for Square Enix's Lost Sphear

'Restore the World' with your Memory power.
10/24/17

Add A Shiny Silvally To Your Pokemon Sun and Moon Team With New GameStop Promo

Remember when event Pokemon were hard to come by?
10/24/17

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory Gets January 19th Release Date in North America and Europe

Digimon, digital mon... okay, you know the rest.
10/24/17

Metal Max Xeno Announced by Kadokawa Games

Mankind's Last Virgins on the front!
10/24/17

Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon Review

More shades of blue from Gust.
10/24/17

Death end re;Quest Due Out March 2018 in Japan

Edgiest Compile Heart RPG ever made is out on March 1st.
10/24/17

Bandai Namco Releases New Trailer for Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time

This game looks so adorable!
10/24/17

Dragon's Crown Pro Delayed Two Weeks in Japan

But there is a first print digital gamebook now!
10/23/17

RPGFan Music: Alice Order OST Review

Add extra strings and hold everything else.
10/23/17

Shin Megami Tensei V Announced for Nintendo Switch

THANK YOU ATLUS.
10/22/17

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Coming to PC October 27th

Includes all previous DLC!
10/22/17

Summon Night 6 Due Out October 31st for PS4 and Vita in North America

We have screenshots to prove it!
10/22/17

Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire Review

I went down, down, down as the flames went higher.
10/22/17

Twitch Sunday: Star Ocean: The Second Story

Tour the galaxy.
10/21/17

Reminisce With The Latest .hack//G.U. Last Recode Trailer

Volume 2, and we're getting a bit spoiler-y, so be forewarned.
10/21/17

Monster Hunter: World Gets New TV Spot in Japan

Have we mentioned how sick this game looks?
10/20/17

Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer Expansion, "Comrades," Delayed To November

This game just can't catch a break, can it?
10/20/17

Week in Review, 10/20/2017

This week: Lots of reviews! Next week? Even more.
10/19/17

Take A Gander At Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's Official Box Art

Clouds fall, Lightning strikes, and there's also some Warrior of Light guy.
10/19/17

Retro Encounter 105: Wacky Weapons

Our weapons are love, justice and frying pans!
10/19/17

Star Ocean: The Last Hope 4K & Full HD Remaster Gets Western Release Date

...kay?
10/19/17

Fire Emblem Warriors Receives Launch Trailer, DLC Details

Time to tip the scales!
10/18/17

Fragments of Him Review

A case of cinema meets video games?
10/18/17

NIS' New Title, Your Four Knight Princesses Training Story, Due Out January 2018

Time to scold her majesty!
10/18/17

.hack//G.U. Last Recode Gets New Trailer for "Rebirth"

I think it's safe to say that more installments will follow.
10/18/17

Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting Gets 7-Minute Gameplay Video

Once again, the girls are putting Zakariya to shame!
10/17/17

South Park: The Fractured but Whole Review

Real superheroes are for old people.
10/17/17

New Details on Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Revealed in Famitsu Interview

Plus a new story trailer!
10/17/17

Fate/Grand Order VR Launches on December 6th in Japan

Let's sMASH!
10/16/17

Nippon Ichi Software Opens Teaser Website for New Title

Hopefully for a big game.
10/16/17

NIS America Confirms The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Heading to Europe and North America

A hundred knights are confirmed for this title, too!
10/16/17

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth Unboxing Video Released, DLC Info Detailed

Dungeoneering at Atlus' offices!
10/16/17

New Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Trailer Showcases Jack Bros Side-Scroller Available Now

Oh, man. This is something I never knew I needed.
10/16/17

Atlus Online Shop Launches Today

Persona fans rejoice.
10/16/17

Videogame Inspired Charity Album Anireal Now Available

A musical journey from child abuse to recovery.
10/16/17

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth Review

Back to the grindstone for the fifth time.
10/15/17

Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition Review

A little order, a little grace.
10/15/17

Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition Review

A little order, a little grace.
10/14/17

Twitch Sunday: Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Patch 4.1

Return to Ivalice, and more!
10/14/17

New Details on Necrozma's Z-Moves, Rotom Dex Revealed for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Rising moon, setting sun; cast your shadow, watch over us!
10/14/17

Fire Emblem Heroes Adds "World of Holy War" Update

Now this is a nice surprise!
10/13/17

Week in Review, 10/13/2017

It's starting to get cold out.
10/13/17

Star Ocean: The Last Hope HD Remaster Announced

...and more Edgy polygons!
10/13/17

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ North American Release Date Revealed

One more RPG to finish off an excellent year.
10/13/17

Prepare for the Madness with this New Chaos;Child Character Trailer

The Science Adventure Series strikes again!
10/13/17

Itadaki Street Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Adds Minfilia

Can't get enough Final Fantasy XIV!
10/13/17

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Gets New Trailer, Returning Characters, and New Details

Custom player avatars... that aren't Kirito! Praise be!
10/13/17

Random Encounter 134: Nightmare Difficulty

One-hit kills!
10/12/17

Fallout 4: Music from Far Harbor & Nuka World Original Game Soundtrack Now Available

More delicious music from Inon Zur!
10/12/17

Bad Apple Wars Review

Bad to the core.
10/12/17

Atelier Online For Mobile Phones Gets Additional Characters

A new recipe for some pocket alchemy!
10/12/17

Lost Sphear Now Available in Japan, New TV Spot Released

Lost Sphear: finally in Japan, but still lost in the west, for now.
10/11/17

Retro Encounter 104: Digital Devil Saga Part 1

You cannot escape your hunger, Warriors of Podcasting!
10/10/17

NISA's CEO Addresses the Localization of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

An official response on the state of Ys VIII.
10/10/17

Blue Reflection Review

Fighting evil by moonlight...oh, not that one.
10/09/17

Download Marshadow for Pokemon Sun and Moon October 9th-23rd

Trainers can visit their local Gamestop to pick up this new pocket monster.
10/09/17

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series Returning October 10th, Trailer Released

*cue stylish and snappy period music*
10/09/17

.hack//G.U. Last Recode Adds Ovan to the Party

Kind of a spoiler, so click only if you dare....
10/09/17

Fire Emblem Heroes Adds 'Performing Arts' Characters & New Paralogue

Four heroes; four artists!
10/09/17

Dragon Quest XI for Switch is Being Developed on Unreal 4

And it's using a newer version of the engine than the PS4 release.
10/09/17

RPGFan Music: SPIRIT Review

That's the SPIRIT!
10/08/17

Play Version 1.0 of Dragon Quest X as a Free Demo in Japan

Square Enix's getting more passionate when it comes to DQ!
10/08/17

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is Available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Fight some battles, and chase the nights away!
10/08/17

God Eater 3 Announced + First Trailer

Now it's time to eat... more!
10/08/17

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel PC Review

It's back to school with Class VII.
10/08/17

Twitch Sunday: Super NES Classic RPG Showcase

I guess we need to call it "Final Fantasy III" again for a day...
10/07/17

Week in Review 10/7/2017

Kept you waiting, huh?
10/06/17

New Japanese Story Trailer for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Released

This is (not) Alola! Now get in the robot, Shinji.
10/06/17

Mobius Final Fantasy Receives Its First Female Playable Character

Can't say no to a powerful sorceress.
10/06/17

Tactical RPG Unsung Story Coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Hopefully this story will be sung sooner rather than later.
10/05/17

Itadaki Street Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Gets Trailers for Noctis, Lightning, and More

Square Enix strikes again, with the big two!
10/05/17

Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Coming Westward Next Summer

Dark Horse is bringing the fabled Ultimanias out of Japan.
10/05/17

Retro Encounter 103: Quintet Encounter

I know it's unexpected, but the people have something to say.
10/05/17

New Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Patch 4.1 Media Shows Off Dragons, Bangaas, and Korpokkurs

And some Ramza guy, I guess?
10/04/17

Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition Announced by Sony

Includes the main game and The Frozen Wilds expansion.
10/04/17

The Shaman Spirits Us Away in New Etrian Odyssey V Trailer

I have a sudden urge to reread Shaman King.
10/04/17

Humble Store Now Offering RPG Maker Bundle

RPG Maker VX Ace is only a dollar!
10/04/17

Retro Review: Persona 4

You asked for it, and here it is!
10/04/17

Prescription for Sleep: Fight for Your Dreams Available for Pre-order

Give that insomnia a healthy dose of butt kicking!
10/03/17

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen New Feature Introduced

Now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!
10/03/17

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth Review

Introducing our newest reviewer, Tris Mendoza!
10/03/17

Cloud of Darkness Joins the Dissidia Final Fantasy Roster

Possibly the most anachronistic FF villain joins the fray.
10/02/17

RPGFan Music: Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom - The Original Soundtrack Review

After several years, we finally get to hear this soundtrack!
10/02/17

Stardew Valley Comes to Switch This Thursday

Now you can never escape the farming temptation.
10/02/17

Summon Night 6: Lost Borders Gets a New Trailer

A lengthy look at the upcoming RPG.
10/02/17

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case is Coming to Europe and North America in 2018

The Suda51 visual novel is finally making its way west.
10/02/17

Code Vein Details New Partner Characters, Weapons, and Enemies

Hopefully enough to tide you over.
10/02/17

Nintendo releases Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Launch Trailer

Playing as Bowser's Minions will be quite the experience.
10/01/17

RPGFan Reader Survey 2017 Results

Settle in, and grab a cup of [beverage] for this one.
10/01/17

Retro Encounter 101 & 102: Final Fantasy XII ~ Final Thoughts

How fare ye 11 years later, Ivalice?