When Nier was released in 2010, it defied traditional RPG conventions in a big way. It deconstructed the idea of a typical JRPG protagonist, who believed he was doing the right thing and had a noble goal. Most heroes have their own set of just principles, and they are usually morally black white. Nier‘s themes […]
The humble Mii was born on the Nintendo Wii, but took off thanks the Nintendo 3DS camera allowing you to convert friends and photos into the dull-eyed creatures. Smash Bros. allowed them to be dressed up and smack seven-bells out of video game icons, but it was the most creative faces shared online that was the […]
Owlcat Games has announced the retail version for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous launches September 2 for PC. When Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous launches in September for PC it will be available via Steam and GOG. Owlcat noted they’ll share plans for the console versions of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous “in the near future.” Alongside the news […]
Conan Exiles is coming to Xbox Game Pass, publisher and developer Funcom has announced alongside a launch date for its Isle of Siptah DLC. While Funcom confirmed Conan Exiles is coming to Xbox Game Pass, we don’t have a solid date on when it’ll hit the Microsoft subscription service. Funcom did confirm a full launch date […]
Publisher Autumn Games and developer Hidden Variable have announced Skullgirls 2nd Encore DLC character Umbrella, and she’s launching in 2021. Skullgirls 2nd Encore DLC character Umbrella is coming as part of the game’s Season 1 Pass for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch. Umbrella will also be playable on the game’s mobile version. Here’s a new trailer: […]
Square Enix have released the final gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade; including new bosses, summons, and minigames. As previously reported, Intergrade is the PlayStation 5 version of the game; featuring improved graphics, performance modes, haptic feedback via the DualSense controller, Classic Mode on normal difficulty, a Photo Mode, and an additional campaign with Yuffie dubbed […]
Sega has confirmed the Yakuza series will remain a turn-based RPG series going forward, following the most recent entry Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s departure from the series action-focused combat. While the Yakuza series will remain a turn-based RPG series going forward (via IGN), Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and producer Kazuki Hosokawa confirmed the series has been “transformed” […]
Sega’s Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Yakuza developer is planning worldwide releases with future titles, news confirmed by Sega CCO Toshihiro Nagoshi in today’s JUDGMENT DAY livestream. “I think taking all of your customers into consideration and nailing a global launch is the right way to go,” Nagoshi said in the livestream. He added, “We’re determined to […]
Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studio’s have officially announced action crime thriller sequel Lost Judgement, along with a worldwide release date. [Developing] As previously reported, the game was rumored back in March 2021, and leaked hours ahead of its official reveal via the Japanese PlayStation 5 store. The game will still feature Takayuki Yagami, along with partner […]
NCSOFT have detailed the improvements coming to the ending switch-over with the Blade & Soul Revival update, including the combat UI. The game launched in 2012 in Korea, coming to the west in 2016. As such, the game runs on a single-core engine. The Revival webpage explains this has inhibited making a light and sophisticated UI, […]