The Case for Exodus
The iconic Final Fantasy V baddie may behave like a Saturday morning cartoon villain, but that doesn’t mean he should be named like one. Here’s a case for and the history behind a cooler and more appropriate name.
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Third Shenmue III DLC Gets Release Date
The adventures of Ryo are soon to continue as the third DLC for Shenmue III now has a release date. This time around a cruise ship is making landfall, complete with a casino.
Trails of Cold Steel III PC Demo Released
PC RPGamers awaiting the release of Trails of Cold Steel III can now get a taste of the game. A demo is now available on Steam, with NIS America also announcing a limited edition for the PC version.
Phantasy Star Online 2 Open Beta Starting Next Week
The open beta for Phantasy Star Online 2 will be coming very soon to Xbox One in North America. Exact details about the beta are still to be confirmed, but we at least know when it will start.
RPG Backtrack Episode 217: The Mothers of Invention
In Japan it’s called Mother, while for North America it’s called Earthbound. Either way, Shigesato Itoi’s series is unique and worth some discussion.
RPGamer Round-Up: March 1 – March 8
RPGamer’s latest week of content features new reviews for the imminent Langrisser I & II remakes and Netflix’s release of Dragon Quest: Your Story, plus a new Adventure Corner and the return of Whatcha Playing. It’s another quieter news week, meaning plenty of time for folks to check out the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo.
RPG Cast – Episode 534: “Dr. Thunder Fallout”
We missed you all last week, but we’re back with a bunch of hot topics, including the FF7R demo, Dragon Quest of the Stars, and which alien Kelley got busy with in Mass Effect. Anna Marie gets really confused about review scores, and we can’t really decide when a Millennial starts and a Gen-X ends. Of course, none of that matters because Animal Crossing is almost here!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Out Now
The latest adventure in the Pokémon series has landed on the Nintendo Switch. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX players don’t CATCH the Pokemon, they ARE the Pokemon.
Episode 152: Electric Boogaloo – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest, we talk about RPGs with weird and complicated mechanics. That means a fresh excuse to discuss games like Natural Doctrine and Resonance of Fate.
Trials of Mana Gets New Gameplay Trailer, Screenshots
Trials of Mana is set to released worldwide in around a month and a half. Square Enix is looking to gear players up with a new trailer showing off its action gameplay.
Blue Protocol Japanese Closed Beta Delayed
Bandai Namco has pushed back the closed beta for Blue Protocol while it addresses concerns with the COVID-19 outbreak. The beta is now planned for mid-April, though further delays are possible.
Whatcha Playing: January/February 2020
Whatcha Playing is back to round up the games the staff played in January and February. Pokémon, Trails games, Mass Effect, and World of Warcraft were among the many vying for staff gaming time over the last couple of months.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York Now Available
The latest expansion for The Division 2 has arrived and is taking players to a familiar location. Return to New York City to take on its newfangled warlords.
Langrisser I & II Review
The last time anyone outside Japan could get a new copy of Langrisser was right before grunge took over the radio. Now it’s available for modern audiences alongside its sequel, and seekers of tactical action should definitely investigate.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Available on Smartphones
What is a port? A miserable little pile of coding! But enough talk, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is now available on iOS and Android devices.
Cloudpunk Gets April PC Release Date
PC RPGamers will be able to venture to the city of Nivalis in just over a month. There they will be able to explore on foot and by hovercar, while making ends meet working for the Cloudpunk delivery company.
Digital Store Weekly Round-Up (March 5, 2020)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX gets all the new release attention this week, while SteamWorld Quest arrives on Google Stadia. There is also a selection of new sales, as well as some continuing deals ending very soon.
Kickstarter Check-In: Nekojishi: Lin & Partners
RPGamer’s ad hoc Kickstarter Check-In feature returns for a look at an ongoing crowdfunding campaign. This edition features Studio Klondike’s adventure RPG Nekojishi: Jin & Partners.
VVVtunia Gets Few More Screenshots, Additional Vtubers
Compile Heart released a small batch of new screenshots for VVVtunia showing some skills in the game. The list of Vtubers making guest appearances has also increased.
Tales of Aravorn: Seasons of the Wolf Heading to Consoles
Publisher Ratalaika Games posted its Visual Novel Showcase today, announcing console releases for a number of titles. One of those titles is Winter Wolves’ visual novel and RPG hybrid Tales of Aravorn: Seasons of the Wolf.
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