Episode 120: Undisputed Era – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest we discuss why so many indie games seem to be inspired by Earthbound. We also discuss the PlayStation 3’s RPG catalog.
RPGamer Latest Updates
The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr Available Now
Journey to a new area of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online’s newest chapter. Now available for purchase, Elsweyr introduces the new Necromancer class to the game.
The Surge 2 Targets Official Release Date
The Surge 2 has received an official release date. The sequel to 2017’s sci-fi action RPG is coming to PC and consoles in September of this year.
VR RPG Swords of Gargantua Releasing This Week
After running an open beta last month, Yomuneco and gumi Inc. are ready to launch Swords of Gargantua. The VR RPG will be launched for multiple headsets this week.
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Review
ToeJam & Earl & Lewanda & Latisha are trapped on Earth. Getting back to Funkotron will require a box of tomatoes, a few pairs of strap-on wings, and some serious (more or less) teamwork.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Direct Shows Dynamaxing, Raid Battles; Releasing in November
Nintendo posted a new Direct presentation dedicated to the next generation of Pokémon games. Pokémon Sword and Shield will introduce some new combat elements when they release in November.
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark Review
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark invites players to come for the tactical combat rife with customization options, then stay for a spell for the engaging story at its center. Favorable comparisons to other well-known tactical RPGs are really just a bonus.
Battles, Curses, and More in Dragon Star Varnir Trailer
Compile Heart and Idea Factory released a trailer that overviews the plot and battle system of their upcoming game Dragon Star Varnir. The title will release in North America on June 11, 2019, and in Europe on June 14, 2019, for the PlayStation 4.
BattleTech Now Serving Urban Warfare
At least before, mech warfare stayed far away from the rest of the world. With Urban Warfare, that is no longer the case.
The JRPGL – Final
The final of the JRPGL is here. The division winners — Alltrades Abbey Apollos, Terra’s Terrors, Zenobia White Wolves, and Alrest Flamebringers — battle it out in a reader poll to determine the champion.
Digimon Survive Gets Developer Interview
Dive deeper into the digital world with a look at the development behind Digimon Survive, featuring series producers Kazumasa Habu and Katsuaki Tsuzuki.
Monster Hunter: World Iceborne Gets More Videos
Capcom has provided more footage from Monster Hunter: World’s Iceborne expansion. In addition to showing all of the weapon types on offer, the developer provided a story trailer introducing the Research Commission’s attempts to explore the Hoarfrost Reach.
Persona Q2 Now Showing on Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS gets one more RPG hurrah as Persona Q2 releases in the west. The casts of Persona 3, 4, and 5 join forces to conquer movie-based labyrinths.
Trails of Cold Steel II Shows Up on PlayStation 4
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II’s PlayStation 4 version is now available in North America, before heading to Europe on Friday. RPGamers can get caught up on the series ahead of the third game’s release later this year.
Shenmue III Delayed
Fans of the Shenmue series recently received an update regarding its upcoming third entry. The update explained that Shenmue III’s release was being pushed back to November.
Minoria Gets New Trailer, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight Receiving Physical Switch Release
DANGEN Entertainment has released a new trailer for Bombservice’s Minoria following the game’s appearance at BitSummit in Kyoto. Meanwhile, Limited Run Games is releasing physical editions of its predecessor Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight for Nintendo Switch.
Pair of Japanese Doraemon Story of Seasons Trailers Released
Bandai Namco has released another couple of videos for Doraemon Story of Seasons. There is both a second official trailer, and a new video examining interactions with NPCs.
Fate/EXTELLA LINK Review
The Fate series makes its debut on the Switch. Although at first glance it may seem like a Dynasty Warriors clone, Fate/EXTELLA LINK adds to the tried-and-true formula by speeding up the combat, adding more moves, and polishing gameplay.
Square Enix Announces Dragon Quest Walk
Square Enix has announced a new location-based Dragon Quest title for smartphones. In a similar vein to Pokémon GO, players will need to wander their surroundings to find encounters and quests.
Super Cane Magic ZERO Fully Launches on Steam and Consoles
After spending four years in Steam Early Access, local co-op action RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO has fully launched. The game is available for PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
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