RPGamer Round-Up: January 5 – January 12
It’s another quieter news week as 2020 gets going, though there is some big Pokémon news. RPGamer still has plenty of content, however, with four new reviews as well as a pair of editorials.
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Morgana’s Latest Travel Report Details Persona 5 Scramble’s Okinawa
Following the launch of the game’s second official trailer, Atlus released Morgana’s fourth Travel Report for Persona 5 Scramble. The latest video shows the Phantom Thieves in Okinawa, as well as the game’s cooking and request systems.
New Update Details Dangers in void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium
Toriko is a young girl with a low level of immunity. NIS is giving fans a glimpse of the many ailments that Toriko can experience in void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium.
RPG Cast – Episode 527: “Chris Should Play Nier Automata”
It’s Alice’s first appearance of the decade! Ther crew is rounded out by Alex, Anna Marie, Chris, Kelley and Peter who are back to discuss your treasured memories of the last decade, as well as the news, reviews, and releases from the last few weeks. Wasn’t there supposed to be a break from releases…?
New Trailer Highlights Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore’s Combat
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE arrives for its Encore in just a week’s time. Nintendo is getting players ready with a new trailer that goes over the major parts of its combat system.
Langrisser II Story Trailer Introduces Its Cast
NIS America released its second story trailer for the upcoming Langrisser I & II remake collection. Given that the previous one focused entirely on the first game, it’s only fitting that this one should focus on the second.
Should Pokémon Become a Game as a Service Franchise?
Erik van Asselt feels excited for the future of Pokémon Sword and Shield and wonders if this is only the start. What if the franchise became a Game as a Service?
Trailer Highlights Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’s Character Growth Options
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is just a week away from launch. Bandai Namco put out a new trailer for the game, showing some of its character improvement options, including eating and learning new moves by collecting Z orbs.
Arc of Alchemist Receives New Gameplay Trailer, Screenshots
Idea Factory International released some more Arc of Alchemist media ahead of its launch next month. A new gameplay trailer is joined by some screenshots focusing on the special in-game Lunagear device.
The Kraken DLC Coming to The Surge 2
The Surge 2 brings ashore its first narrative-centered DLC, The Kraken. Season Pass holders will gain access 48 hours before everyone else is able to on January 16.
Everreach: Project Eden Review
Elder Games heads for the stars with sci-fi action RPG Everreach: Project Eden. The journey it takes players on isn’t a very long one, and this is one of those cases where that’s a blessing.
Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansions, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Announced
A new Direct presentation today focused on the Pokémon series. The first games in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series are getting a remake while, in lieu of a third version, Pokémon Sword and Shield are getting expansions.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon Adds Dungeons
If RPGamers needed more evidence of Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s JRPG inspirations, Sega has provided it. The game is going so far as to add dungeons and appropriate bosses.
Persona 5 Scramble Gets Second Official Trailer
Though other videos have been provided in the meantime, Atlus has released its second official trailer for Persona 5 Scramble. Japanese RPGamers will be continuing the Phantom Thieves’ adventures next month.
Digital Store Weekly Round-Up (January 9, 2020)
It’s another lighter release week with Monster Hunter World: Iceborne joined by the PC release of ReversiQuest2 and Xbox One version of Dragon Sinker. The deals front includes some new and continuing January sales.
Broken Lines Gets New Trailer, Coming to PC and Switch in Early 2020
Alternate-history World War II tactical RPG Broken Lines has received a new trailer. The game is set to be released for PC and Nintendo Switch in the first part of this year.
Exit the Gungeon Heading to PC, Consoles
After launching on Apple Arcade last year, Exit the Gungeon will soon be arriving on PC and consoles. Developer Dodge Roll Games also revealed that its predecessor, Enter the Gungeon, has reached the three million sales mark.
What It Will Take for Me to Give the Metal Max Xeno Remake a Passing Grade
Around the middle of last summer, I wrote an impression for an upcoming release, and it was the hardest thing not to damn the game...
Episode 146: Resonance of Questions – Q&A Quest
Q&A Quest starts off the new year right with some talk about the many RPGs that came to the Nintendo Switch in 2019. We also discuss Chrono Cross and Final Fantasy IX.
Nioh 2 Open Beta Feedback Released
Back in November, an open beta was held for Nioh 2. Team Ninja has provided some details on changes being made following the feedback received.
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