News Archive: May 2018
Date Update
05/31/18

New Little Dragon's Cafe Details Include New Characters, Resource Gathering, World Exploration and More

Your pet dragon can turn into your favorite color by eating.
05/31/18

7'scarlet Launches For PS Vita, Trailers and Media Detailed

An otome title for the ages!
05/31/18

Trails of Cold Steel IV Gets Gameplay Info and More Profiles

Randy, Tio, and battle system info.
05/31/18

Zanki Zero Brings Out the Story and Character Details

Also a Digital Edition, who's excited for that?!
05/31/18

Cultist Simulator Review

Shuffle your deck for a dose of esotericism.
05/31/18

The Time has Come to Hunt Lunastra, the Empress of Flame, in New Monster Hunter: World Update

Another Elder Dragon returns to the New World.
05/31/18

Final Fantasy: Record Keeper Gets Another Major Update

New dungeon types, new missions, a cute 2D pixel version of Midgar, and so much more.
05/31/18

Retro Encounter 138: Darksiders II

Because I could not stop for Death / He kindly stopped for me
05/30/18

Retro Review: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Something old, something small.
05/30/18

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Gets Free 'Rum Runners Pack' DLC, Adding A New Companion and Items

I wonder what the theme of this DLC is?
05/30/18

Fallout 76 Announced Ahead of E3

7 hours for a 90 second trailer... Well, I've waited longer for worse.
05/29/18

Code Vein Shows Off New Characters, Bosses, and More

A quick glimpse into the expanding world of Code Vein.
05/29/18

Hylian Shield Edition New Nintendo 2DS XL Announced, Exclusively Available at GameStop This July

You don't even have to go into Kakariko Graveyard this time!
05/29/18

Pokemon: Let's Go! Pikachu and Let's Go! Eevee Officially Announced by Game Freak

The rumors are true: we're going back to Kanto.
05/29/18

Square Enix Details Platform Differences for SaGa: Scarlet Grace

No details on an English release yet.
05/29/18

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Now Available for Smartphones

Send warriors to Valhalla on the go!
05/29/18

New Final Fantasy VII Remake Image Shown Within Square Enix Recruitment Photo

Zoom in for this one.
05/29/18

Banner Saga 2 Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch

The more portable SRPG's that come to the Switch, the better!
05/29/18

Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative Get Release Dates for PlayStation Vita

Spreading the Vita love.
05/29/18

Random Encounter 145: It's Ladies' Night, and My Materia's Set Right

Join five of RPGFan's fabulous ladies for a special episode of Random Encounter!
05/28/18

Coming This Week, 5/28/18

Onward, to glory!
05/27/18

Twitch Mondays: Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

Gotta catch 'em... wait, no, the other one.
05/27/18

Retro Encounter Final Thoughts ~ Super Mario RPG

Thoughts on Legend of the Seven Stars by four of our own.
05/27/18

Rainbow Skies is Finally Releasing in June

Four years later than planned, but it looks like it's been four years of development well spent.
05/26/18

Week in Review, 5/26/2018

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
05/26/18

Super Neptunia RPG Shows Off New Characters

The three Musketeers of Bombyx Mori. Now I want candy.
05/26/18

Yakuza 3 PS4 Remaster Gets a New Trailer

So… no Kiwami 3?
05/26/18

Trails of Cold Steel 4 Gets Collectors Edition and Even More Profiles

Also, Cold Steel localization… in China and Korea.
05/26/18

Twitch Saturday, Sunday & More: Final Fantasy XIV Patch 4.3 and Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

More Ys and more Final Fantasy. Not a bad weekend lineup.
05/26/18

Enjoy 55 Minutes of Gameplay and Developer Commentary for Vampyr

The night is still young...
05/25/18

RPGFan Music: Ciel nosurge OST ~Reception Records of Sound and the World Sec.1~ Review

Wee yea ra ene foul enrer.
05/25/18

Mistwalker Releases "Basic Battle Controls" Video for Terra Wars

A first look at Mistwalker's latest mobile title.
05/25/18

Meet the Adventurers of Etria in New Etrian Odyssey X Trailer

Plus, some updates on DLC.
05/25/18

Donkey Kong Adventure Coming to Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Next Month

But this time, is he in the mood?
05/24/18

Retro Encounter 137: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Part II

FLYING NIMBUS!
05/24/18

Persona Producer teases Future Persona Projects

Persona Q2 needs to come out so I can get Chibi Akechi.
05/24/18

Shining Resonance Refrain Has a Shiny New Trailer

It features dragons. Already A+ in my book.
05/23/18

Detective Pikachu Review

Pikachu uses...objection? It's super effective?!
05/23/18

Meet Squad E in New Valkyria Chronicles: Remastered Trailer

Plus, details on the swanky collector's edition!
05/23/18

Embrace Death with Dark Souls: Remastered Launch Trailer

Lordran awaits.
05/23/18

Sega Bringing Remastered Versions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 to PlayStation 4 Beginning This Year in Japan

Experience the complete story of Kazuma Kiryu!
05/23/18

Shadows of Adam Coming to the Nintendo Switch

The hit PC title finds a new home on the Switch!
05/23/18

Yasumi Matsuno Shows Off Scrapped Final Fantasy Tactics 2

Oh, what could have been.
05/22/18

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition Review

Return to Eos.
05/22/18

Check Out Some Adorable New Artwork for Little Dragons Café

Including a couple of a not-so-little dragon.
05/21/18

Square Enix Asks Fans to "Wait a Little Longer" for Star Ocean 6

Another venture into the ocean of stars may be a long time coming.
05/21/18

New DLC Characters Revealed for Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night

Set the stage for Goro Akechi and Shinjiro Aragaki!
05/21/18

Coming This Week, 5/21/18

The only article where you farm, die, and create a robot uprising in the same week.
05/20/18

The Swords of Ditto Review

A procedural Zelda homage that looks like a cartoon? Where do I sign up?
05/19/18

Week in Review, 5/19/2018

E3 needs to get here sooner!
05/19/18

Trails of Cold Steel IV gets Even More Screenshots and Profiles

Fie and Zephyr. What else can I say?
05/19/18

The Lost Child Gets A Stylish Gameplay Trailer

Old-school in its camera perspectives!
05/19/18

Divinity Original Sin II Definitive Edition Available Now on Xbox Game Preview

The first three hours? For free? Sign me up!
05/19/18

RPGFan Music: NieR: Automata Piano Collections Review

Two piano album reviews in the same week!
05/19/18

Twitch Sunday & More: Ys: Memories of Celceta and a Surprise!

It promises to be a good time!
05/18/18

Retro Encounter 136: Confessions Part II

I'm so throwed and I don't know what to do / But to give you part two of my confessions
05/18/18

Full Details from Kingdom Hearts III Premiere Event

Like, I have as much as I could get. I didn't even go, either.
05/18/18

To the Moon To Be Adapted Into Animated Feature Film

Be brought to tears by the story in a whole new medium.
05/17/18

Stardew Valley Sprouts on PlayStation Vita on May 22nd

Play on the go or at home thanks to cross-buy on PlayStation 4!
05/17/18

Chrono Trigger for PC gets Second Update

Let's give Square Enix credit, their post-release plans are pretty good.
05/17/18

Tread the Paths of Ritual and Research in New Octopath Traveler Trailer

The last of the core cast has been revealed.
05/17/18

Brave Neptunia Comes to the West as Super Neptunia RPG!

They couldn't just call it Brave Neptunia, could they?
05/16/18

Join the RPGFan Steam Group!

What's "superliminal?"
05/16/18

Random Encounter 144: Like Poutine, But Saltier

The Canadian Uprising is not without its cheesy casualties.
05/15/18

Dragon's Crown Pro Available Now for PlayStation 4

Here, there be Dragons... and Wizards... and all manner of things!
05/15/18

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Available Now for Nintendo 3DS

SMT meets John Carpenter in this remake.
05/15/18

Final Fantasy VI's Locke Cole joins Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

Wasn't he a thi… treasure hunter?
05/15/18

RPGFan Music: Shenmue Piano Collection Review

A nice addition to Shenmue's small pool of music!
05/15/18

Kingdom Hearts III is Getting a Special Premiere Event

Invitation only. No golden ticket, no entry. Wait, that's not Disney...
05/15/18

Battle Chasers: Nightwar Gets Two New Trailers for Nintendo Switch Release

And that release date is fast approaching friends.
05/15/18

The Council Episode 2 Review

No need to hide from this one.
05/15/18

RPG Limit Break 2018 Is Happening Now

Charity RPG Speedruns for NAMI!
05/15/18

Composer Nobuo Uematsu Is Confirmed For Final Fantasy VII Remake's Production

Well, my jaw just dropped.
05/15/18

Little Dragons Cafe Limited Edition Details Released

Who doesn’t want an adorable dragon of their own?
05/14/18

Coming This Week, 05/14/18

So many games, not enough time.
05/14/18

Omensight Review

Groundhog Day, but you're an animal.
05/13/18

Square Enix Shares Dragon Quest Builders 2 Save Import Bonuses

Some rewards for those who played the original.
05/13/18

Labrys and Sho Minazuki Coming to Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night as DLC

From the Mayonaka Arena to the dancefloor!
05/13/18

The Banner Saga for Nintendo Switch Launches on May 17th

Tactical Viking-inspired goodness, anytime, anywhere!
05/13/18

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Arrives in the West This Summer

The series gets another chance to shine on Switch.
05/13/18

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon Coming Soon to a Console Near You

A modern take on an 8-bit classic!
05/13/18

Week in Review, 5/12/18

Kept you waiting, huh?
05/12/18

Terra Wars Beta Sign-Ups Now Available for Japanese Android Users

Sign-up period ends on May 24th, so don’t miss out!
05/12/18

Natsume Releases New Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Trailer

Cute in both art and tone!
05/12/18

Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation has new English Gameplay

I need a Persona mobile game now to make a Meta Nav joke.
05/12/18

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Patch 4.3 Drops May 22nd

New trailer and details within.
05/11/18

Zanki Zero Shows Off its Reincarnation and Base Camp Features

It seems what kills you does make you stronger.
05/11/18

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Gets Even More New Screenshots

Laura, Jusis, Gaius, Rufus, and the Septian Church… Have fun.
05/11/18

Disco Elysium Preview

Murder Mystery: The RPG...ish!
05/10/18

Retro Encounter 135: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Part I

When you wish upon a star / Makes no difference who you are
05/09/18

Dragon's Crown Pro Review

Fantasy fisticuffs!
05/08/18

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Now Available on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux

Launch trailer within!
05/08/18

Megadimension Neptunia VIIR Review

I can't read VR any other way again.
05/07/18

Bandai Namco Unveils New Code Vein Information Detailing Enemies, Weapons and More

The partner actions sound absolutely rad.
05/07/18

Check Out the Debut Trailer for Disgaea 1 Complete

Dood!
05/07/18

Fairune Collection Coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on May 17th

A collection of retro-styled adventures at a discount price!
05/07/18

Coming This Week, 05/07/18

Another exciting week of great RPGs and Visual Novels.
05/07/18

Twitch Tuesdays: Star Ocean: First Departure

Reach for the stars!
05/06/18

Steins;Gate 0 Coming to Steam With Discounted Bundle

On May 8th, experience another chapter in the time-traveling saga.
05/06/18

The Council Episode 1 - The Mad Ones Review

We're all mad here.
05/06/18

Brave Neptunia Gets a Nice Website and Story Details

There is a limited edition, too: aren't you excited?
05/06/18

Twitch Sunday: Cat Quest

Or is it Kat's Quest?
05/05/18

Week in Review, 5/5/2018

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
05/05/18

Meet the Hero in New Etrian Odyssey X Trailer

No, not the protagonist (or the sandwich). The character class!
05/05/18

Dragon Quest XI Gets Amazon and Gamestop-Exclusive Pre-order Bonuses

Reap the rewards!
05/04/18

Nintendo Reveals Collaboration with Mobile Developer Cygames, Dragalia Lost

A new trailer and screenshots are available for your viewing pleasure!
05/04/18

Puzzle RPG The Legend of Bum-bo Announced

The Binding of Isaac Spin-off will release on PC in 2018.
05/04/18

Lavenza to Join Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night as Post-Launch DLC

She’s playable in both games!
05/04/18

Without Within 3 Review

Not inside? With outside?
05/04/18

RPGFan Music: Re:Tune Romancing SaGa Battle Arrange Review

Serenade me with your sweet battle arrangements...
05/03/18

Retro Encounter 134: The Airing of Grievances

Use your aggressive feelings, boys. Let the hate flow through you!
05/03/18

EGX Rezzed 2018: Lamplight City on the Horizon

New Bretagne grows brighter by the day.
05/03/18

Check Out a 17 Minute Gameplay Video of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

A quest that seems to be worth taking!
05/02/18

See The Difference Between 4K and HD in New Dragon's Crown Pro Trailer

You know, if that's your bag.
05/02/18

See Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon's Zeraora in Action With Battle Demo

Plasma Fist!
05/02/18

Trails of Cold Steel IV gets New Screenshots Showing Off the Reinfords

Well, and other characters that are here… Spoilers, people.
05/02/18

NISA Releases Disgaea 5 Complete PC Demo (Also, Delays Release)

And, well, we're going to discuss that demo in historical terms now, too.
05/02/18

Unforeseen Incidents Preview

Disease and mystery await!
05/02/18

Bandai Namco Releases Details for Dark Souls: Remastered Network Stress Test

Your journey into Lordran begins shortly.
05/01/18

The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Review

Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble.
05/01/18

Random Encounter 143: Kratos Protecc, But He Also Attacc

Dad games, cartoon heroes, and...dragons old enough to drink in Europe?
05/01/18

Stardew Valley 1.3 Beta Is Live, with Multiplayer Co-op and More

And now my free time is forfeit.
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