RPGamer Round-Up: July 28 – August 4
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
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail faces the tough task of following up its predecessors while starting a brand new story arc. After taking a little while to get going, the expansion shows the game still has plenty of life left in it yet.
Killing gods is hardly something RPGamers are unfamiliar with. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is perhaps slightly different by making that the goal from the outset, however.
We have come to the end of everyone’s favorite monthly gameathon, #JRPGJuly. Let’s see how folks finished out the month and if they were successful in completing their game of choice.
Major News
Atlus held its third dedicated showcase for Metaphor: ReFantazio. The latest video introduces many of the rival election candidates in the game, plus some of the followers players can gain support from.
Square Enix released new details and images for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. The update covers some of the characters, classes, and gameplay elements of the full 3D remake.
Publisher Square Enix and developer Ouka Studios released a demo for their upcoming action RPG Visions of Mana. The demo is available on consoles and PC.
Publisher Auroch Digital and developer Worldwalker Games announced a console release for Wildermyth. This version of the turn-based tactical RPG will release in October.
THQ Nordic teased that a new Darksiders title in the works. No details have been revealed, though developer Gunfire Games appears to be involved.
Schmisa Games and 101XP Publishing announced narrative-driven RPG The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian. Players take control and shape the decisions of Prince Jerian, heir of the Arkinan Empire.
Publisher and developer Panic announced the release date for its upcoming title Arco. The pixel-art RPG will release in a couple of weeks on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Other News and Media
- Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Introduces Its Main Characters
- Utawarerumono Zan Coming to PC
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Heading to Nintendo Switch Online
- Card-en-Ciel Gets Story Trailer, More Details
- Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 Update Available Now
- Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch To Be Published by Headup
- Enshrouded Gets New Early Access Update
- The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki Opening Movie Released
- Gothic 1 Remake Gets First Gameplay Trailer
- Titan Quest II Gameplay Trailer Released
- Fairy Tail 2 Gets New Images
- New Release Round-Up (August 1, 2024)
Podcasts
Are first-person dungeon crawlers getting you down? Are you tired of rubbing barely clothed monster girls on your PlayStation Vita? Do you miss the stark, monochrome glow of an Apple II running Wizardry? Dalandar, SpareHombres, and Wheels join the dungeon crawler support group, and have a good cry as their cleric turns to ash.
This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss the newly released Switch ports of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ and One Piece Odyssey. We also delve into a wide variety of other topics.
Josh gives us a “time to head pat” update. Kelley has “unfriendly” written on her vet notes. Robert has spent 10,000 years in the friend zone. Chris designs a pirate city building game with cat girls and heavy metal music, that everyone can love.
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