Articles by Kite Stenbuck

Persona 3 Portable's Kotone Shiomi appears in Persona 5: The Phantom X simultaneously worldwide

The female protagonist of Persona 3 finally makes her appearance in the series' free-to-play game.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 24 September, 2026

Attack on Titan 3 revamps its combat controls with Focus Mode

The demo build showcasing the new game's combat stage also shows how you should focus more on precise body part aiming over well-timed attack button presses.

preview by Kite Stenbuck on 23 September, 2026

"We are constructing a system that has the best of both worlds for battle systems" - Gust chats with us about Atelier Karia's combat, potential plans for a third game, how 'Maomao in an Atelier game' led to The Apothecary Diaries, and more

We chat with Gust's Junzo Hosoi and Daiki Fukui about Atelier Karia and The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother going over player feedback, battle mechanics, Switch 2, and more.

interview by Kite Stenbuck on 22 September, 2026

Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese voice cast so far

Atlus has shared the English voice cast so far including Chie, Yukiko, and more.

news by Mikhail Madnani and Kite Stenbuck on 21 September, 2026

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Characters - List of all of the playable characters, villains, and more so far

Intelligent Systems has been gradually publishing details about the characters in Japanese, and you can find the English translations here.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 16 September, 2026

Guild master simulation RPG Creator Chronicles launches for PC via Steam

The player will be tasked with rebuilding the town around the guild while recruiting new members to dispatch into dungeons.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 14 September, 2026

Fate/Extra Record character introduction trailer published for the Playable Servant Caster

Mikoon!

news by Kite Stenbuck on 14 September, 2026

Japanese folklore-themed roguelike RPG Kaguraden coming to Switch 1&2 and PC Steam in 2027

The dungeons in this roguelike game will notably have hex grids as opposed to the more common square grids.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 12 September, 2026

Fate/Extra Record character trailer for Playable Servant Archer published

I am the bone of my sword. Steel is my body and fire is my blood. I have created over a thousand blades. Unknown to death, nor known to life.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 12 September, 2026

Village in the Shade - Japanese release's first update patch detailed

The free update will be available on September 29.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 11 September, 2026

Square Enix Tokyo Game Show 2026 title lineup revealed

There will be major focuses on FFVII Revelation and Final Fantasy Resonance, both of which will have playable demo builds at the venue.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 11 September, 2026

Seven ONI RPG entries from Game Boy and Super Famicom eras are coming to Nintendo Switch on January 28, 2027

All the classic Japanese history-inspired RPGs are going to be playable on the Switch.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

Atelier Karia Original Soundtrack releases in Japan on February 24, 2027

The soundtrack album is coming out a day earlier than the actual game.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

Villion:Code releases in the West for PlayStation 4&5, Switch 1&2, and PC Steam in 2027

Cozy Okada's new juvenile RPG will finally be available with English subtitle support.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

Snack World Reloaded has a new trailer and confirmed TGS 2026 demo at Level-5 Vision 2026 II

See more of Chup in action in this new trailer.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, and PC Steam

This will be a remake to the sequel that first appeared on the 3DS.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

Holy Horror Mansion has new trailer and TGS 2026 demo confirmed at Level-5 Vision 2026 II

All battle participants will rhyme to the background music in this game.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

DecaPolice gets a new trailer at Level-5 Vision 2026 II, demo confirmed at TGS 2026

The new trailer features a case about the murder of three mafiosi.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

Inazuma Eleven: Bold Revolution revealed as a sequel to Victory Road

The sequel will also have a new protagonist, with the prequel's hero also confirmed returning.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 September, 2026

Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- shadow drops on Switch 1 & 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC

The original release of this Dragon Quest roguelike game was only released in Japan, but this remaster is available worldwide.

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

Fate/Extra Record character introduction trailers launch with the Playable Servant Saber

Umu!

news by Kite Stenbuck on 09 September, 2026

Tianji: Shadow of the Ancients releases for PC Steam, PS5, and Switch 1&2 worldwide in 2027

This Chinese RPG will take place in the Tang Dynasty era.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 September, 2026

NC will showcase Astrae Oratio at Tokyo Game Show 2026

This mobile game will take place in Tokyo, and its booth will also have a miniature of the Tokyo Tower.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 08 September, 2026

Fate/Extra Record Showcase trailer explains the remake's gameplay systems in more detail

Aniplex will also bring a playable demo of the game to Tokyo Game Show 2026.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 04 September, 2026

Echoes of Aincrad: Genesis Maidens DLC releases this Winter with the addition of Mito

The expansion DLC will also come with a new armor enhancement system.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 03 September, 2026