Articles by Kite Stenbuck

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road sequel announced, with Ares Basara Seed DLC update coming on January 28
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road sequel announced, with Ares Basara Seed DLC update coming on January 28

Akihiro Hino has just started writing the scenario for the sequel's story.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 13 January, 2026

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes is coming to mobile in 2026 in Japan
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes is coming to mobile in 2026 in Japan

The teaser trailer for this new mobile game is somehow tied to the anime's upcoming 3rd season in the same year.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 13 January, 2026

Dragon Traveler is now available for free on Android, iOS, and PC
Dragon Traveler is now available for free on Android, iOS, and PC

The PC version is also slated to be available on Steam, but the latter is delayed due to the review processes.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 13 January, 2026

Isekai Adventurer Guild launches for PC via Steam Early Access
Isekai Adventurer Guild launches for PC via Steam Early Access

This roguelite strategy RPG will have the player recruit adventurers who come from other worlds.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 13 January, 2026

Level-5 teases major updates for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and Fantasy Life i for this month and next month
Level-5 teases major updates for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and Fantasy Life i for this month and next month

Both Fantasy Life i and Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will get major updates this month and next month as teased by Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino on his social media account.

news by Mikhail Madnani and Kite Stenbuck on 09 January, 2026

Persona 30th Anniversary Symphonic Concert will be held in Tokyo and Kyoto this April and May
Persona 30th Anniversary Symphonic Concert will be held in Tokyo and Kyoto this April and May

Each day and time slot will have a different set list featuring different series entries.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 January, 2026

Vanran is coming to PS5, Xbox, and PC via Steam, with PC demo available on January 23-30
Vanran is coming to PS5, Xbox, and PC via Steam, with PC demo available on January 23-30

The indie Souls-like game will be available in English and 10 other languages.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 January, 2026

Kingdom's Return first character trailer showcases the Imperial class
Kingdom's Return first character trailer showcases the Imperial class

Inti Creates also revealed a Class Circle where characters can gradually unlock more attacks and skills.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 January, 2026

Persona 5: The Phantom X version 3.0 update adds Frostgale Kotone with a new main story episode
Persona 5: The Phantom X version 3.0 update adds Frostgale Kotone with a new main story episode

The stronger 5-star version of Kotone "Mont" Montagne is not actually part of the main story crew, though.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 January, 2026

1991 PC-9801 release of Rune Worth 2 gets ported to Nintendo Switch via EGG Console
1991 PC-9801 release of Rune Worth 2 gets ported to Nintendo Switch via EGG Console

The sequel to the first Rune Worth is now available, but the third game in the trilogy is still around the horizon.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 January, 2026

Touhou: Blossom Blade releases for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on January 22
Touhou: Blossom Blade releases for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on January 22

This title is a remaster of the Japanese doujin game starring Konpaku Youmu that came out in 2011, with a new English localization also added.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 07 January, 2026

Wisword: The Calamitous Starfall releases for PC via Steam in 2027
Wisword: The Calamitous Starfall releases for PC via Steam in 2027

The indie RPG appears to have a robust adventurer customization with custom portraits among others.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 07 January, 2026

Dungeon Antiqua 2 is now available on PC via Steam
Dungeon Antiqua 2 is now available on PC via Steam

While the first game in 2024 was based on the NES era, this sequel goes a generation ahead to the SNES era.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 07 January, 2026

Sea Fantasy is coming to iOS and Android this March
Sea Fantasy is coming to iOS and Android this March

The existing releases on PS5 and PC Steam also get a discount to accompany this announcement.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 07 January, 2026

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Original Soundtrack releases physically on March 4
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Original Soundtrack releases physically on March 4

The soundtrack's digital release will appear on the same day as the game's release on February 12.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 07 January, 2026

Branching Path: Kite Stenbuck's Top 10 Games of 2025
Branching Path: Kite Stenbuck's Top 10 Games of 2025

A new custom-built PC let me revisit the older titles I played on PlayStation while checking many new games (besides the Switch exclusives) throughout the year.

feature by Kite Stenbuck on 07 January, 2026

Yuma Nest launches for PC via Steam Early Access on March 11
Yuma Nest launches for PC via Steam Early Access on March 11

A free demo of the solo-developed indie action RPG will also appear at Steam Next Fest on February 23.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 06 January, 2026

Toshiyuki Itahana left Square Enix and became a freelance illustrator at the end of 2025
Toshiyuki Itahana left Square Enix and became a freelance illustrator at the end of 2025

The illustrator best known for Final Fantasy IX and Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon may now expand his work to other projects.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 05 January, 2026

Code Vein II Character Creator Demo launches on January 22/23
Code Vein II Character Creator Demo launches on January 22/23

You can tinker with the avatar creator mode a whole week ahead of the game's full release.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 05 January, 2026

Reminiscence of Gusuku: Card and Explore launches for PC via Steam on January 9
Reminiscence of Gusuku: Card and Explore launches for PC via Steam on January 9

The player is tasked to escape from a monster-laden island by collecting and using battle cards.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 05 January, 2026

RPG creators in Japan share their aspirations and plans for 2026
RPG creators in Japan share their aspirations and plans for 2026

The teasers range from Level-5 shifting their focus to DecaPolice, to Rabbit & Bear Studios preparing a brand-new game.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 28 December, 2025

Granblue Fantasy will be formally available worldwide on PC via Steam on March 10
Granblue Fantasy will be formally available worldwide on PC via Steam on March 10

Even though the Steam client will support both English & Japanese, it will not be available for Japan or existing players.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 28 December, 2025

Dragon Quest X Online version 8 update on June 25 will end free Kids Time and browser client accesses
Dragon Quest X Online version 8 update on June 25 will end free Kids Time and browser client accesses

Going forward, players will have to pay subscriptions to play the MMORPG on PS4, Switch, or a Windows PC client.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 26 December, 2025

Shuten Order Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical release launches on April 23, 2026
Shuten Order Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical release launches on April 23, 2026

Spike Chunsoft, Exnoa, and Too Kyo Games announce the Shuten Order Switch 2 and Switch physical release date. The Japanese physical release is also slated to include English.

news by Mikhail Madnani and Kite Stenbuck on 26 December, 2025

VIractal: World of Viractalia v0.3.0 update patch adds new stage Hell Grave and new character Sniper Grey
VIractal: World of Viractalia v0.3.0 update patch adds new stage Hell Grave and new character Sniper Grey

The game's story also reaches its climactic battle in the newwly added stage.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 25 December, 2025

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