The latest installment of the massively popular Taiwanese-developed RPG series makes its console debut on the PlayStation 4. While the narrative and cast of characters are compelling and memorable, the game suffers from technical issues that make it difficult to recommend without caveats.
Swag and Sorcery bills itself as an idle RPG and city-building game. While there is truth in that advertised blending of genres, the ingredients offered don’t combine into a palatable recipe for success.
Nippon Ichi’s Lapis x Labyrinth combines 2D sidescrolling action with a type of Japanese sweet. It’s an odd combination, but it works well enough to provide good hours of enjoyment.
ToeJam & Earl & Lewanda & Latisha are trapped on Earth. Getting back to Funkotron will require a box of tomatoes, a few pairs of strap-on wings, and some serious (more or less) teamwork.
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark invites players to come for the tactical combat rife with customization options, then stay for a spell for the engaging story at its center. Favorable comparisons to other well-known tactical RPGs are really just a bonus.
Pascal Tekaia was able to check out Trails of Cold Steel III at this year’s E3 ahead of its western release this September. There wasn’t enough time to glean any insights into the game’s massive story, but he was able to discover a number of improvements to combat.
SWDTech’s Pixel Noir has an early access version that is available now via Steam. All able-bodied gumshoes please report to the briefing room to help solve the mysteries of Pinnacle City.
Pokémon Sword and Shield were present at this year’s E3 ahead of their worldwide release this November. As a newcomer to the series, Pascal Tekaia isn’t able to comment on the more nuanced changes in the games, but found out why so many are looking forward to them.
A new Japanese trailer is out for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. The action RPG releases in Japan this September, with the video giving a quick look at its playable characters and new 3D movement methods.
Goku got moves. Square Enix got the dollar bills. Keanu got a fandom. And you got a really long post E3 podcast. Now go teach those youngsters how the weapon triangle works.
The latest installment of the massively popular Taiwanese-developed RPG series makes its console debut on the PlayStation 4. While the narrative and cast of characters are compelling and memorable, the game suffers from technical issues that make it difficult to recommend without caveats.
Morgana returns with another Japanese report on Persona 5 Royal. Further additions revealed include a new gallery mode as well as new strong enemies and rare items to find in Palaces.
Producer Yoshinori Kitase provided a post-E3 message regarding Final Fantasy VII’s upcoming remake. In the message he confirmed that the project will be released in a currently-unconfirmed number of titles, each planned to offer enough content to rival regular titles in the series.
The Outer Worlds received a release date at this year’s E3, but there was also a demo of the game to check out. Pascal Tekaia reported back on his brief visit to the planet Monarch.
Square Enix held a post-E3 Letter from the Producer livestream for Final Fantasy XIV, detailing some of the new additions and changes in Shadowbringers. Included in the presentation were details on the new Trust System, among many other things.
With Judgment’s release less than two weeks away, it was only natural that Sega would have a playable demo in its booth. Pascal Tekaia managed to spend some time with it, starting an investigation before naturally getting sidetracked with some of Kamurocho’s many distractions.
Borderlands 3 is set to offer loads more looter-shooter action this September. Pascal Tekaia was able to check out the game’s E3 demo and reported that fans are not likely to be disppointed.
Cyberpunk 2077 was always going to be one of the big titles of E3, a status very much helped by Keanu Reeves’ appearance at the show. Pascal Tekaia was able to check out a demo of the game and reported back on his experience.
Bandai Namco followed up its earlier reveal of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot with a selection of additional screenshots. The new images show the world map, world exploration, an apparent fishing minigame, and a battle against Raditz.
Monster hunting is already difficult enough having to deal with extreme cold. In Iceborne, however, that’s exactly what hunters will have to contend with.
Time to watch a band of Gelflings, and their Fizzgig friend, through several missions of the upcoming game. No spoilers for the show for those worried about that.
A fallen god wreaks havoc across the land and it’s up to four champions to stop him. Gamera Interactive has a more artful way to sum that up.
Cadence of Hyrule, the crossover between Crypt of the NecroDancer and The Legend of Zelda, is available now. To help mark the launch, the game appeared during the final day of Nintendo’s Treehouse broadcasts from E3.
Dauntless got an E3 trailer and was shown at Nintendo’s Treehouse. Developer Phoenix Labs also debuted a new Behemoth, the Winterhorn Skraev.
Astral Chain returned to the Nintendo Treehouse on the second day of E3. This segment features the game’s investigation sections and another look at combat through a couple of boss fights.
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