RPGamer Round-Up: February 8 – February 15

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 intervening period. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.

 

  

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Editorial Content

• Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is the latest remake in the Like a Dragon franchise. Unfortunately, Sam Wachter finds that the title is full of missteps that will likely leave fans disappointed and frustrated.

• Adventure Corner ~ Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights

What happens when you put together a plucky princess with a mysterious power and five handsome gentlemen? You get Otomate’s Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. Sam Wachter sees whether the otome title is a hidden gem.

• Video Round-Up (February 9, 2026)

In the coldest doldrums of winter comes the warm news: RPGamer’s YouTube offerings have returned. Reviews for Elohim Eternal II: Son of Man, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, The Lonesome Guild, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and Cladun X3 are on the docket.

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Major News

• Action RPG Project Windless Announced

KRAFTON has announced action RPG Project Windless. The game is based on Korean fantasy novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears.

• Beast of Reincarnation Arriving in August

Fictions and Game Freak announced a firm release date for action RPG Beast of Reincarnation. The previous summer window has been narrowed to August 4, 2026.

• Ember Lab Announces Kena: Scars of Kosmora

Kena: Bridge of Spirits developer Ember Lab announced sequel Kena: Scars of Kosmora. The action adventure is planned to release on PC and PS5 later this year.

 

   

 

• Gothic 1 Remake Set for June

THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive revealed a firm release date for Gothic 1 Remake. Previously slated for early this year, the game will arrive on PC and consoles in early June.

• Strategy RPG Brigandine: Abyss Announced

Happinet revealed a new title in the Brigandine strategy RPG series. The game is planned to release on PC and consoles later this year, being published in the west by NIS America.

• Konami Announces Rev. NOiR

Konami has announced new title Rev. NOiR. The game is being developed by ILCA and is currently confirmed for release on PS5.

• Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea Launching on Apple Arcade in March

Cornfox & Bros. have announced a new title in the Oceanhorn series. Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea will release on the Apple Arcade early next month.

• Fantasy Tactical RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent Releasing in Spring

New Tales and Artefacts Studio have revealed Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent. The fantasy tactical RPG is based on the Descent tabletop game series and will release this spring.

• Action Adventure RPG Crimson Moon Announced

Developer ProbablyMonsters announced Crimson Moon. The Gothic action adventure RPG is planned to release on PC and console later this year.

 

   

 

Other News

• Aether & Iron Releasing at the End of March
• Action Adventure RPG Crimson Moon Announced
• Culdcept Begins Releasing on Switch, Switch 2 in July
• Utawarerumono Zan 2 Releasing on PC This Month
• Legends of Amberland III: The Crimson Tower Launching in Early March
• Mina the Hollower Gets Spring Release Window, Limited-Time PS5 Demo
• AI LIMIT’s First DLC Expansion Releasing Next Month
• Dragonkin: The Banished Fully Releasing in March
• Stellar Tactics Fully Releasing in March
• Hunt the Night Releasing on Consoles This Month
• Sands of Aura Coming to Consoles Later This Month
• Action Roguelite Vespera Bononia Releasing in March
• Mistfall Hunter Releasing on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S in July
• Starless Abyss Heading to Switch Next Week
• Blades of Fire Coming to Steam in May
• The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Gets March Dates
• Monkarufanta: The Hero and the Crystal Girl Coming to PC, PS5 in Japan This Month
• Burden of Command’s Three Nations DLC Releasing This Month
• Titan Quest II Early Access Update Adds Third Story Chapter
• Echo Generation 2 Demo Released
• Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Update Adds Primordial Dragon
• Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 Update Releasing This Week
• Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Steam Demo Available
• Bylina Gets New Publisher, Demo

Media and New Releases

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dedicated PS5, Xbox Series X|S Versions Released
• Third Crimson Desert Feature Overview Video Shows Life in Pywel
• CONTROL Resonant Gameplay Shown
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Offers Series Introduction
• GreedFall: The Dying World Trailer Shows Its Companions
• Black Myth: Zhong Kui Welcomes Year of the Horse
• Tides of Annihilation Gets Year of the Horse Trailer
• Norse: Oath of Blood Receives Developer Diary Videos
• New Release Round-Up (February 12, 2025)

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Podcasts

• RPG Backtrack 354 – It’s Dangerous To Go Alone! Take This.

Once upon a time, a strange man in a cave handed a boy a sword. One iconic line and 40 years later, we have Nintendo’s most popular franchise right next to the plumber himself as this week celebrates the Legend of Zelda series.

• RPG Cast – Episode 800: “Somehow, That’s Worse!”
• RPG Cast – Episode 801: “Ziplocs Full of AA Batteries”

Matt needs combat in his cozy games, Kelley is literally a housecat with a jetpack, and Andi laments that the rise of PS1-style graphics in indies makes him feel very old. Meanwhile, Chris learns he can only get so far with hooves, Josh gets drunk and plays some darts, and we all get arrested for match three slavery.

• Episode 429: Eating Crow – Q&A Quest

This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss Hollow Knight. We also answer a variety of questions.