RPGamer Round-Up: February 6 – February 13
Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer’s round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the previous week, or in this case, two weeks. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.
Editorial Content
Stegosoft Games unleashes its second title with Rise of the Third Power. Anna Marie Privitere reports that the game is a prime example of a true throwback gem.
Rideon’s Mercenaries tactical RPG series gains its sixth entry with Mercenaries Rebirth: Call of the Wild Lynx. Alex Fuller finds that the game offers no surprises, but ably does what it sets out to.
Midgar Studio’s ambitious project Edge of Eternity looks great on the surface. However, a closer look from Jon Jansen uncovers the seams of this unrefined 90s-inspired JRPG.
RPGamer’s Matt Masem recently got a couple hours of hands-on time with Rune Factory 5. He finds that Marvelous does a great job faithfully reviving the series while making some small improvements along the way.
Gust returned to the Mysterious sub-series to follow the further adventures of Sophie Neuenmuller. RPGamer was able to ask producer Junzo Hosoi some questions ahead of Atelier Sophie 2’s release later this month.
February 2022’s Nintendo Direct for was pretty massive for RPG devotees. Jason McFadden takes a quick look at the nine significant titles that were revealed and what they will offer players.
Paul Shkreli is back to recap the end of his year-long saga to bust his backlog. Was he successful? Yes, even if his backlog is technically bigger today than it was a year ago. Read on to see what he’s been up to.
Major News
Nintendo and Monolith Soft unveiled the latest entry in the Xenoblade series. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will release worldwide this September.
28 years after its Japanese release, Live A Live is finally heading west. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch in the form of a HD-2D remake.
A remastered version of Chrono Cross is arriving this April. Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition will come with multiple enhancements as well as the previously Japan-only text adventure title Radical Dreamers.
Nintendo and Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force are partnering once again. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is an action RPG set in the universe of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Front Mission is returning. Forever Entertainment is releasing remakes of the first two games in the mecha tactical RPG series.
During the Japanese Nintendo Direct, Marvelous announced LOOP8. The game is billed as a juvenile RPG that mixes everyday life with the extraordinary.
Ska Studios and Devoured Studios’ follow-up to Salt and Sanctuary has a release date. Salt and Sacrifice launches for PC, PS4, and PS5 in May.
RPGamer’s ad hoc Kickstarter check-in feature returns again with a look at Yacht Club Games’ Mina the Hollower. The game is an action adventure inspired by Game Boy Color titles.
Other Selected Stories
- EarthBound, EarthBound Beginnings Available on Nintendo Switch Online
- Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster Release Date Set
- RPG Time: The Legend of Wright Releasing in March
- Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters Launching in May
- SD Gundam Battle Alliance Announced, Coming This Year
- Children of Morta Online Co-op Update Coming Soon
- Triangle Strategy Gets One More Demo
- Scarlet Nexus Third DLC Out Now
- Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent English Release Announced
- The Cruel King and The Great Hero Slightly Delayed
- Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness Releasing in March
- Kowloon High-School Chronicle Arriving on PS4 in March
- River City Girls Zero Hitting Switch Next Week
- NACON Acquires Midgar Studio
- Rune Factory 5 Bachelorettes, Bachelors Showcased
- Retro Indie RPG The Secret of Varonis Unveiled
- Horizon Forbidden West Gets Cinematic Trailer, Accessibility Features
- Unexplored 2 Gets Final Early Access Update
- Othercide Physical Release Announced
- Rollers of the Realm: Reunion Shows Party Management
- New Release Round-Up (February 10, 2022)
Podcasts
This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss the yearly RPGamer Awards. We also discuss Ys VIII.
This week on RPG Cast, Chris asks Anna to go fix her truckers. Josh wants to date the robots. And Kelley has a hot Raymond.
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