RPGamer Round-Up: November 10 – November 17
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
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a reimagining of a classic JRPG. Matt Masem reports that its core gameplay remains faithful to the original, while the expanded world, new features, and breathtaking graphics offer a captivating experience for both newcomers and veterans alike.
The SaGa series has seen a variety of remakes and remasters in recent years to bring the niche series to a wider audience. Michael Apps finds out whether Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is another win for the series.
Mods have been a part of the gaming community for years. B. P. McQueen notes that while there is always some risk, they can go a long way to improving a game’s longevity and fan relationship with developers.
While many RPGs are renowned for their heft throughout, there’s no underestimates the power of a strong opening. The RPGamer staff recall some of their favourite opening moments from across the genre in the first of our two-part feature.
Major News
Aquaplus revealed a new title in its Utawarerumono series. Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube will released in Japan next year, promising a culmination encompassing the series so far.
Shadow Layer Games is a new solo studio formed by former Zeboyd Games developer Bill Steinberg. Its first release is a remake of Zeboyd’s turn-based RPG Breath of Death VII: The Beginning.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio released new screenshots and details for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The update details Majima’s two combat styles and some of his more unusual instruments of destruction.
Sting revealed an international release for the Switch version of Riviera: The Promised Land. The game will release on the eShop in just a couple of weeks.
Fulqrum Publishing and Dreamate Games release some new details for New Arc Line ahead of its Early Access launch. The update introduces steampunk RPG’s three technology-based classes.
11 bit studios and Fool’s Theory announced a release date for The Thaumaturge’s console versions. The dark fantasy RPG will arrive on next platforms in early December, with a demo available now.
Other News
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Gets PC, PlayStation Demo
- Mobile Title Monster Hunter Outlanders Announced
- Tyrant’s Realm Release Date Revealed
- Neowiz, Zakazane Announce Publishing Partnership
- Stellar Blade’s NieR: Automata DLC, Photo Mode Update Launching Next Week
- Genshin Impact Version 5.2 Launching with Xbox Series X|S Version Next Week
- Darksiders II Launching Physically for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in January
- Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy Launching on Early Access in December
- Nexon Shows Project Overkill, The First Berserker: Khazan
- The Starbites Gets New Trailer
- New Release Round-Up (November 14, 2024)
Podcasts
This week in Q&A Quest, we continue to discuss Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven now that more of the hosts have played it. We also discuss Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Kelley buys Mountain Dew and dumps it down the toilet. Robert gets sucked into the Dragon Quest. Chris takes Kelley’s VGA monitor outside and beats it with a bat. Ryan wonders if ‘F’ is supportive. Hang on everyone, we’re going analog.
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