RPGamer Round-Up: June 9 – June 16
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. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.
Editorial Content
SaGa Emerald Beyond is the latest entry in Square Enix’s long-running, off-beat RPG series. Michael Apps sees whether this latest entry makes it more accessible or if obtuseness strikes again.
Spitfire Interactive marks its debut with superhero tactical RPG Capes. Jahwon Corbett reports that while it aims to be in the big hero leagues, the game fits more in sidekick territory.
Game designer Jordan Weisman’s latest project, Adventure Forge, looks to give creators no-code tools to create their own narrative games. RPGamer was able to learn more from Jordan about its current and upcoming features, plus its release plans.
Major News
Class is starting in Demonschool this September. The turn-based tactical RPG featuring inspiration from Shin Megami Tensei and 1970s Italian horror will be available on numerous platforms.
Kepler Interactive and Sandfall Interactive announced Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game is a turn-based RPG set in a world inspired by Belle Époque era France and planned to release next year.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Footage Revealed
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard Trailer Reveals Its Companions
EA and BioWare unveiled the first gameplay footage for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A twenty-minute video shows a cinematic sequence from early in the game, while a new trailer also briefly introduces the seven companions who will join new protagonist Rook.
Square Enix revealed that the newest Mana game, Visions of Mana, is releasing this August. The company also revealed a Collector’s Edition for the game.
Kepler Interactive and A44 Games revealed a July release date for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. Those looking to try out the game will be able to play a demo on PC.
Square Enix held its final Letter from the Producer presentation before the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Players will be able to start heading to Tural in a couple of weeks.
NIS America revealed the Nintendo Switch version of RPG Maker WITH will release in the west in October. PS4 and PS5 versions are planned to follow next year.
Dangen Entertainment has announced that World Eater Games’s action RPG Bittersweet Birthday will be making its way to PC and consoles next year. The game takes inspiration from classics including early Monster Hunter titles.
Other News
- Skyline Valley Expansion Coming to Fallout 76
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Gets Early 2025 Launch Window, More Platforms
- Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens Announced, Kickstarter Campaign Underway
- Streets of Fortuna Announced
- Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Release Date Announced
- Tasto Alpha Announces Witch of Oblivion
- Tactical RPG Scars of Mars Launching for PC, Switch Next Week
- Moonstone Island Gets Switch Release Date
- Enshrouded Welcomes Its Second Early Access Update
- Wizardry Variants Daphne Gets Release Window
- Atlas Fallen Becomes Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand in August
- Medieval Dynasty Co-op Update Coming to Consoles
- Dreams Uncorporated Teases Prisma
- Kriegsfront Tactics – Prologue Releasing in July
- Streets of Rogue 2 Coming to Steam Early Access in August
Additional Media
- Monster Hunter Wilds Receives New Trailer
- Starfield’s Shattered Space Expansion Trailer Released
- Avowed Gets New Trailer, Story Details
- Metal Slug Tactics Teaches Strategy, Demo Available
- SacriFire Gets Gameplay Trailer, Playtest Available
- Fera: The Sundered Tribes Gets New Trailer, Demo
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Releasing in 2025
- Anime-Inspired RPG Wander Stars Gets Story Trailer
- Neon Blood Gets New Trailer, Physical Release
- The Relic: First Guardian Gets New Trailer
- New Release Round-Up (June 13, 2024)
Podcasts
Kelley makes a Morgen Wonk. Chris loves the smell of Gundam in the morning. Phil plays some “Mathfinder” while listening to his favorite new band, Creepy Lego Waifus. The cake has arrived.
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