Tales of Berseria was the moment that Bandai Namco’s long-running Tales series finally started to grow on me. It was the narrative. Berseria’s dark story of tragedy and revenge was a real page turner. Related reading: An interview we did with the developer of Tales of Berseria at the time that the game was released. Tales of Berseria Remastered is…
Last August, NIS America announced it would publish Starbites in the West during early 2026; today, the publisher confirmed the release window by revealing a May 2026 launch date for the IKINAGAMES-developed sci-fi JRPG. This Western version will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and Xbox Series.…
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft (Gato Roboto, Gunbrella, Demon Throttle) have announced Dark…
Idea Factory International has announced that it will be publishing 9 R.I.P.…
It’s starting to seem like all I write about is spooky games releasing in time for Halloween; in this week’s catch-up, three of the four games are spooky ones about to launch. And here I am, back with another one! Haunted House is said to be the first-ever survival horror…
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Over the weekend, Level-5 put out a new trailer – simply titled “1st Trailer” – for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Fantasy Life is perhaps my most-played 3DS game, and the mobile sequel never launched worldwide, so to say that I am extremely excited for a new…
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I just wrote about a remake in the works with Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake; remasters and remakes are definitely the rage right now, because I’ve got another one for you. Rainbow Cotton is getting a remaster, set to launch worldwide next year. The “cute ’em up” game,…
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One of the most beloved military strategy games is making a comeback! Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 is over 20 years old, and with remakes being all the rage… why not? The tactical role-playing simulation’s remake – titled Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake – is set to…
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It’s time for another Nintendo Direct! While it’s still September 14 in most of the world, it is now the 15th in Australia so that’s the date I’m sticking with. This article is based on the European 40-minute Direct, so there may be slight differences between it and other territories.…
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I know Merge Games for working on some really cute titles, including My Time on Frog Island and Mineko’s Night Market. Yes, the publisher has worked on numerous not-so-cute titles, but it’s the cozy ones that I’m drawn to. Today, it announced fantasy fishing RPG Whisker Waters, launching in 2024.…
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A new era of Mortal Kombat is nearly upon us, as Mortal Kombat 1 launches for PC and consoles next week. So it makes sense that a launch trailer dropped today. The game, compared to past titles, promises a new fighting system, new game modes, and new fatalities. Today, the…
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Who doesn’t love two Japanese shoot’em ups with some racy visuals? Cosmo Dreamer first launched in 2020, while Like Dreamer launched in 2022. Both are currently available digitally for Nintendo Switch, but I think we all understand that physical copies are best for preservation. Yes, I’m saying this (again) on…
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Abomi Nation is described as a cute, casual monster-taming roguelite, it sets out to spice up the genre with a unique blend of characters and gameplay elements. It’s designed to be both replayable and customizable. It’s a fun-filled journey with captivating monsters, strategic battles, and boundless adventures. It has been…
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Sympathy Kiss is an otome visual novel about office drama and romance. I get that office romances are often frowned upon, but let’s be real: they happen, and they can lead to successful long-term relationships. That’s not to say that a successful career isn’t important, though, and Sympathy Kiss wants…
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