RPGamer Round-Up: June 7 – June 14

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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.

 

  

Editorial Content

Magical Princess is a fun daughter-raising simulator that gets a lot of its execution right. Ezra Kinnell reports that while it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it is an easy recommendation for both fans of the genre and newcomers.

Something Classic’s Quartet has finally made its way to Nintendo Switch. Sam Wachter finds that the game feels perfectly at home on Switch, whether in handheld mode or on the big screen.

When your hard drive’s been possessed by restless undead pests, who ya gonna call? MOUSEBUSTERS! To get rid of the ghosts, not the mice. Don’t bust the mice; they’re too nice for that according to Michael Baker.

Iris, world traveler and steampunk airship enthusiast, has chosen as her next destination the skyscraper city of Altolis. Michael Baker learns that her vacation timing is less than ideal, but it produces a solid action platformer with all the exploration and weapon modding needed to satisfy a modern adventurer.

 

Summer Game Fest Interviews & Impressions

Slice-of-life RPG Petal Runner was featured at a booth at Summer Game Fest Play Days, with Nano Park Studios’ development team present. RPGamer was able to check out a curated demo of the game as well as put some questions to members of the team.

At Summer Game Fest Play Days, Capcom showed off Onimusha: Way of the Sword with a theater presentation and demo. RPGamer was able to see and check out some of the game’s later content, which looks to be a promising return for a franchise that’s been missing in action for 20 years.

Phantom Blade Zero held a closed-door demo at this year’s Summer Game Fest Play Days, offering a sneak peek at one of its levels and combat. RPGamer was able to take a brief look at the game ahead of its impending release this October.

Bethesda was at Summer Game Fest Play Days this year to discuss Fallout 76. RPGamer was able to ask Creative Director Jon Rush and Production Director Bill LaCoste some questions about the recently-released Infestations update and the game in general.

Bethesda was also on hand at Summer Game Fest Play Days to discuss The Elder Scrolls Online. RPGamer was able to ask Director Nick Giacomini and Associate Design Director Jason Barnes some questions about the game, its transition to a seasonal model, and upcoming content for Season One.

Ahead of its upcoming international release, NC held a closed-door preview of MMORPG Aion 2 at Summer Game Fest Play Days. RPGamer was able to get a hands-off look at the game’s world, visuals, combat, and customization options as well as sit down with some NC team members and ask some questions about the game ahead of its upcoming international release.

To celebrate the launch of 007 First Light, IO Interactive held a special IOI Access event in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. RPGamer was able to ask IO Interactive’s Chief Development Officer, Véronique Lallier, some questions about the game and its development.

Annapurna Interactive held two theater showcases at Summer Game Fest Play Days for Silent Hill: Townfall and The Lost Wild. RPGamer was also able to get an early look at Demi and the Fractured Dream, D-Topia, and Forever Ago.

 

Major News

Nintendo and Monolith Soft have announced a supposed new beginning for the Xenoblade series, with Xenoblade Genesis set to release on Switch 2 in 2027. They also announced dedicated Switch 2 versions for the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy; the first game’s version is available now, with 2 and 3 set to follow later this year.

Nintendo announced that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will arrive this September. It also provided the first story and gameplay details for the latest entry in the tactical RPG series.

Square Enix has revealed its first HD-2D Final Fantasy title. Set to release in October, Final Fantasy Resonance is based on the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.

Atlus channeled The Elder Scrolls VI energy for its reveal of Persona 6. The company at least learned to not estimate a release year this time around.

Atlus announced that latest Persona 4 remake, Persona 4 Revival, will release in February. Atlus also provided plenty of media showing various different parts of the game and indicating that it will include Persona 4 Golden’s extra story content.

Square Enix revealed a December release date for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. The game will see Dragon Quest V’s Bianca and Nera teaming up, with Debora also making an appearance.

 

 

 

Koei Tecmo and Gust announced the latest title in the Atelier series. The companies later provided the first details and plenty of media for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, which adds a culinary aspect to its alchemy system.

Nintendo announced a new Switch 2 remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The remake of the classic Nintendo 64 adventure will arrive later this year.

Capcom revealed that Dragon’s Dogma 2 is receiving both a Switch 2 version and an expansion. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will take players north this October.

Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games revealed a firm February 2027 launch date for the Fable reboot as well as introducing its main villain, played by Hayley Atwell. Meanwhile, a thirty-minute gameplay video primarily shows how players can interact with the game’s NPCs.

The Pokémon Company revealed that Pokémon Pokopia is getting a free update and an Expansion Pass. The update and first part of the DLC will take players underwater in August.

Bandai Namco is giving players the opportunity to experience one of the earlier Tales titles. Tales of Eternia Remastered will release for PC and consoles this October.

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced a sequel to 2023’s Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, plus a Switch 2 release for the original game. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, set in a dark fantasy take on Three Kingdoms-era China, will release on PC and consoles next year.

 

 

 

Other Game Announcements

Further News

Additional Media and New Releases

Podcasts

Is World of Warcraft’s fourth expansion an out-of-season April Fool’s day joke? It is ripping off a certain Dreamworks movie? Or it is simply giving players the most requested race since launch? Find out on this week’s show.

Chris reminds us that we don’t Sora ’bout Bruno. Kelley buys a privacy screen for the litterbox. Robert tells us about the game From those guys who made the one Software. RIP our wallets this September.

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Alex joined RPGamer in 2011 as a Previewer before moving onto Reviews, News Director, and Managing Editor. Became Acting Editor-in-Chief in 2018.

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