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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak & Ys X: Nordics Interview - A conversation with Toshihiro Kondo
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak & Ys X: Nordics Interview - A conversation with Toshihiro Kondo

During Anime Expo 2024 we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo

interview by James Galizio on 25 July, 2024

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on Switch is now the best version... in English at least
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on Switch is now the best version... in English at least

Nihon Falcom's hybrid between Trails and Ys returns, this time on Nintendo Switch and touting a great new English script.

feature by Cullen Black on 24 July, 2024

Soulframe is still a ways off, but this MMORPG looks to be shaping up well
Soulframe is still a ways off, but this MMORPG looks to be shaping up well

Soulframe, Warframe's upcoming sister game, had an impressive showing at TennoCon and looks to be a great new starting point for players interested in high fantasy.

preview by Scott White on 22 July, 2024

Tetracast 356: July RPG Quartet
Tetracast 356: July RPG Quartet

In this episode, we have four new games to talk about in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

podcast by RPG Site Staff on 20 July, 2024

Dungeons of Hinterberg Review
Dungeons of Hinterberg Review

This debut project from Austrian developer Microbird Games presents a charming title with creative, tightly designed dungeons that brilliantly utilize region-exclusive magical spells to interact with the environment in clever ways.

review by Josh Torres on 18 July, 2024

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Review
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Review

Although Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has satisfying combat, this entry-level souls-like RPG is held back by some bland questing and a forgettable narrative.

review by Adam Vitale on 18 July, 2024

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Interview - How A44 Games created the world of Kian with Creative Director Simon Dasan
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Interview - How A44 Games created the world of Kian with Creative Director Simon Dasan

Creative Director Simon Dasan answers a few questions about the world of Kian.

interview by Adam Vitale on 16 July, 2024

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review

Capcom's Kagura Action game mostly sticks the landing with its unique gameplay, though an identity crisis hold's it back.

review by James Galizio on 15 July, 2024

Gestalt: Steam and Cinder Review
Gestalt: Steam and Cinder Review

If you like action platformers, you’ll love Gestalt: Steam and Cinder. It’s a shorter affair, to be sure, but it explodes with love for the genre with a world and story that is both equal parts fun and tense to explore.

review by Junior Miyai on 15 July, 2024

Tetracast 355: They have to get rid of the Hahas
Tetracast 355: They have to get rid of the Hahas

In this episode, we recount adventures at Anime Expo and other conventions, review The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak, and introduce 2009 visual novel Full Metal Daemon Muramasa.

podcast by RPG Site Staff on 13 July, 2024

Spike Chunsoft Anime Expo 2024 Interview - Natsu-Mon, RAIN CODE Plus, and the unique struggles of localization
Spike Chunsoft Anime Expo 2024 Interview - Natsu-Mon, RAIN CODE Plus, and the unique struggles of localization

We sat down with Spike Chunsoft to talk about their announcements from Anime Expo, and the work that's gone into their translations.

interview by James Galizio on 11 July, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is a strong yet imperfect first step for the next decade of the game's story
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is a strong yet imperfect first step for the next decade of the game's story

Dawntrail successfully sets the stage for where the Warrior of Light will end up next, but I've got some lingering questions and concerns.

feature by James Galizio on 10 July, 2024

CyberConnect2 - Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 and resuming the Trilogy of Vengeance with Taichiro Miyazaki
CyberConnect2 - Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 and resuming the Trilogy of Vengeance with Taichiro Miyazaki

With Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 finally announced, CyberConnect2 is ready to finish the Fuga trilogy and get started on the next chapter of the Trilogy of Vengeance.

interview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression
Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression

IntiCreates' upcoming RPG inspired by Mega Man Battle Network hooked me with its public demo

preview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Tetracast 354: Which I Think is Also Otome?
Tetracast 354: Which I Think is Also Otome?

In this episode, we talk two newly-released free-to-play RPGs in Zenless Zone Zero and The First Descendant. Plus, news out of Anime Expo like Ys Memoire, Trails Through Daybreak II, Heaven Burns Red, Death end re;Quest Code Z and more.

podcast by RPG Site Staff on 06 July, 2024

Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet
Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet

With the most number of base kits at launch, expanded gameplay modes and build variety - Bandai Namco's latest is looking to reverse the series' fortune.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms

While not a night-and-day difference from the PC release, fans new and old have a lot to look forward to.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire

After 20 years, Phantom Brave's new entry is off to a promising start.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Reynatis's combat feels like nothing else in the genre
Reynatis's combat feels like nothing else in the genre

Shifting between Suppressed and Liberated states is a neat wrinkle on tried-and-true ARPG combat

preview by James Galizio on 04 July, 2024

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak Review
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak Review

Despite my issues with some of the characters, Almata, and the underlying Xipha system, I still enjoyed my time at Calvard, seeing old friends and meeting new ones, and I am eager to return to one of my favorite long-form fictional works.

review by Scott White on 02 July, 2024

The RPGs of 2024: Every RPG and their release dates
The RPGs of 2024: Every RPG and their release dates

We list every RPG set to release in 2024.

feature by Adam Vitale on 30 June, 2024

Tetracast 353: Upside-down Bird!
Tetracast 353: Upside-down Bird!

In this episode of the podcast, we take a quick look at the newly released Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, review the long-awaited English release of Tsukihime, go in on Trails Through Daybreak, and some lingering news.

podcast by RPG Site Staff on 29 June, 2024

Stellar Blade Outfit Guide: Where to find and how to earn every Nano Suit costume in the game
Stellar Blade Outfit Guide: Where to find and how to earn every Nano Suit costume in the game

Make EVE and her buddies look their best when slaughtering their way through a fallen world with our guide to Stellar Blade's many outfits and cosmetic options.

guide by Josh Tolentino on 28 June, 2024

Elden Ring: What happens when A Great Rune has broken?
Elden Ring: What happens when A Great Rune has broken?

Beyond allowing NPC quests to progress further, once Miquella's Great Rune has been destroyed, players gain access to a new legacy dungeon.

guide by James Galizio on 27 June, 2024

Elden Ring: How to reach the Shadow Keep Church District
Elden Ring: How to reach the Shadow Keep Church District

Shadow of the Erdtree's Shadow Keep legacy dungeon hides many secrets; including an entire section of it only accessible from a side entrance.

guide by James Galizio on 27 June, 2024

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