Articles by Andrea Kasparian
![Some original Chrono Cross data may be lost to time (or data migration)](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12620/list/Chrono-Cross-Radical-Dreamers-Edition.jpg)
Original producer Hiromichi Tanaka explains data preservation woes and his favorite Chrono projects.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 07 April, 2022
![This Mass Effect GBA demake takes cues from Advance Wars](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12604/list/64-Bits-Mass-Effect-Demake.jpg)
The GBA reimagining from 64 Bits leaves Ashley behind on Virmire again, but in sprite form.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 31 March, 2022
![Rune Factory 5 Interview: The Localization Team on Fuuka, their process, and big achievements](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12599/list/RF5-Localization-Mini-PIC.jpg)
Lori Snyder and John Wheeler share stories from RF5's localization, including proud moments and what a day in localization looks like.
feature by Andrea Kasparian and Paige Chamberlain on 31 March, 2022
![Rune Factory 5 Interview: Director Shiro Maekawa on romance, influences, and hopes for the series](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12598/list/Rune-Factory-5-Director-Interview.jpg)
On the heels of RF5's launch, we learn a little from Maekawa on the dev team's romance hopefuls and design inspirations.
interview by Andrea Kasparian and Paige Chamberlain on 31 March, 2022
![The Outbound Ghost haunts consoles and Steam later this year](https://images.rpgsite.net/entities/thumbnail/da49c9a1/1845/list/The-Outbound-Ghost-Mini-Pic.jpg)
After a successful 2021 Kickstarter, The Outbound Ghost brings its Paper Mario-like aesthetic to major platforms in Q4 2022.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 24 March, 2022
![Rune Factory 5 Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12553/list/RF5-Mini-Pic-Review-Score.jpg)
Rune Factory 5 is an endlessly charming, technically messy farm-life RPG that will delight series fans for a while.
review by Andrea Kasparian on 22 March, 2022
![Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster's HD-2D opera scene had dedicated "opera-specific development team"](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12538/list/Opera-Maria-and-Draco-FFVI-Pixel-Remaster-Dedicated-Development-Team-Interview.jpg)
A new interview with Nobuo Uematsu and Hidenori Miyanaga explains how much work went into creating the new FFVI opera scene with HD-2D graphics and added vocals.
news by Andrea Kasparian and Kite Stenbuck on 17 March, 2022
![Stray Gods, The Iron Oath, Coral Island, and more revealed as part of Humble Games' release roadmap](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12529/list/Dragon-Age-Write-New-Musical-Indie-Game-Stray-Gods.jpg)
Humble Bundle's publishing arm announces plans for several indie RPGs, including one from Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 17 March, 2022
![The DioField Chronicle is the next tactical RPG from Square Enix](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12497/list/The-Diofield-Chronicle-FF-Tactics-Like-Game-2022.jpg)
Square's new strategy game has a team of Game of Thrones composers and Final Fantasy veterans.
news by Andrea Kasparian and Adam Vitale on 09 March, 2022
![Square Enix reveals Valkyrie Elysium, launching in 2022 on PS4, PS5, PC](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12496/list/Vaklyrie-Profile-Elysium-Steam-PC-2022.jpg)
The Valkyrie Profile series continues after more than a decade since its last console release.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 March, 2022
![Final Stranger of Paradise demo out today on PlayStation and Xbox Series](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12495/list/Stranger-of-paradise-final-ps4-ps5-demo.jpg)
The Stranger of Paradise demo takes Jack and his party out one more time before it launches on March 18.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 March, 2022
![FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove and Little Ladies' Day events begin next week](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12488/list/FFXIV-Little-Ladies-Day-2022-Event-Glamour-Fashion-Face-Off-Quest.jpg)
This month's limited FFXIV festivities bring tons of glam, a tiny crown, MGP tickets, and an event shop full of other collectibles.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 07 March, 2022
![Square Enix trademarks Valkyrie Elysium in Canada, Europe, and Australia](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12463/list/Valkyrie-Profile-Trademark-Filing-Square-Enix-Countries.jpg)
Valkyrie Elysium's first trademark in Japan was filed last year in September, and Square Enix has since added to that list.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 03 March, 2022
![Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's levels are based on other classic FFs - here's which](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12455/list/dx1dc.jpg)
A Mako Reactor, Figaro Castle, Raithwell's Tomb, and more - we connect the dots between FF Origin's stages and what FF they represent.
feature by Alex Donaldson and Andrea Kasparian on 01 March, 2022
![Final Fantasy XIV producer outlines MMO's decade-long plan](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12423/list/FFXIV-Letter-from-the-producer-live-68.jpg)
FFXIV is improving its singleplayer experience, updating old graphics, and preparing for ten more years.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 22 February, 2022
![Baldur's Gate 3 update brings Barbarian class, upgraded cinematics, and UI Overhaul to Steam today](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12402/list/Baldurs-Gate-3-Patch-7-Update-on-Steam-and-Early-Access-Release.jpg)
Larian expects Baldur's Gate 3 will shed its Early Access status in 2023.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 15 February, 2022
![Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12398/list/Cyberpunk-2077-Update-1-5-PS5-and-Xbox-Series-X-S-Changes.jpg)
Graphic improvements, ray tracing, 4K, and faster loading times are among today's Cyberpunk updates.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 15 February, 2022
![Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches in September for Nintendo Switch; character art and story ties revealed](https://images.rpgsite.net/entities/thumbnail/da49c9a1/1811/list/Xenoblade-Chronicles-3-Main-Character-Noah.jpg)
Monolith Soft's next game will tie the first two Xenoblade Chronicle stories together.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 10 February, 2022
![Mother and Earthbound join Nintendo Switch Online library today](https://images.rpgsite.net/entities/thumbnail/da49c9a1/771/list/ebbminpic.png)
The Mother series releases the first two games again in the West.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 February, 2022
![Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes brings Three Houses cast to Switch on June 24](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12367/list/Fire-emblem-three-hopes-release-date.jpg)
Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude are all back for the hack-and-slash.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 February, 2022
![Ghostwire: Tokyo weaves delightfully stylish combat with a haunting vision of its modern cityscape](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12336/list/Ghostwire-Tokyo-February-Preview.jpg)
Akito's Ethereal Weaving oozes charm and elegance in a way that stands out over its other action-focused peers.
preview by Andrea Kasparian on 04 February, 2022
![Upcoming FFXIV Live Letter "looks into the next 10 years" on February 18](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12310/list/FFXIV-Upcoming-Live-Letter-Streaming-Times-Version-6-1.jpg)
Give me another ten years of sobbing with the Scions.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 31 January, 2022
![FFXIV 6.08 patch resumes digital sales, opens new Oceania data center](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12267/list/New-FFXIV-Omega-Glamour-in-Endwalker.jpg)
FFXIV also treats Dancer, Black Mage, and other DPS to potency bumps.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 25 January, 2022
![Former Dragon Age boss Mark Darrah explains what "BioWare Magic" really means](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12247/list/Bioware-DAII-Producer-Director-Mark-Darrah-talking-about-bioware-crunch.jpg)
It's crunch and bad practices, not magic.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 19 January, 2022
![FFXIV Oceania data server opens January 25, Square Enix plans expansions for all regions](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12228/list/FFXIV-Server-Upgrade-for-connection-errors-planned-release-date.jpg)
Digital sales also resume this month.
news by Andrea Kasparian on 14 January, 2022