Jiro Ishii Revealed Shibuya Scramble Stories to Have 5 Playable Protagonists
Jiro Ishii announced his next project, Shibuya Scramble Stories, a live‑action adventure set in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. The game expands on the 428: Shibuya Scramble formula by featuring five selectable protagonists, each with a distinct storyline. Skeleton Crew Studio updated the official site and released a new trailer that showcases the main cast, though a standalone video has not been posted. Additional cast members, including Masakazu Arai, are listed but their roles remain undisclosed.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Now Available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox
Square Enix released a demo of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth today for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. The demo includes the first two chapters and weighs 45.1 GB on Switch 2 and 91.17 GB on Xbox, with save data that carries over to the full...
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Original Soundtrack Is Now Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and More
Blizzard has launched the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Original Soundtrack on major streaming services, coinciding with the expansion’s live release. The album features 32 tracks spanning more than 2.5 hours, composed by Ted Reedy and Ryan Amon. Fans can stream it via...
With Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, Creative Studio 3 Is Preparing the MMORPG's Most Significant Expansion Yet
Creative Studio 3 unveiled Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the most ambitious expansion since the game’s 2.0 overhaul, slated for a January 2027 release on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac and PC. The update promises a radical redesign...
Hajime Tabata Launches Revitalization Project in Shimabara Peninsula with Ryugu Nation Integration
Hajime Tabata’s JP Universe has launched the Shimabara Peninsula Geo‑Chronicle Project, turning the UNESCO Global Geopark on Kyushu into Japan’s first “Real Adventure RPG.” The initiative integrates the area’s three cities—Shimabara, Minami‑Shimabara and Unzen—into Tabata’s Ryugu Nation metaverse, using local...
"I'm Mostly Interested in Solving Impossible Problems" – Brian Bucklew Discusses Caves of Qud's Development, the Switch Port, Expansions, Coffee,...
Brian Bucklew, co‑founder of Freehold Games, details the 17‑year evolution of *Caves of Qud* from a tabletop sci‑fantasy concept to a component‑based roguelike built on a Unity‑compatible engine. The team’s early decision to use a menu‑driven UI, rather than traditional...
Action RPG The Awakener: Battle Tendency Launches on May 5 for PC
Taner Games announced that its musou‑style action RPG The Awakener: Battle Tendency will launch on May 5 for PC on Steam, featuring local two‑player co‑op. The title combines hack‑and‑slash combat with a loot‑driven, affix‑based build system and promises 20‑50 hours of...
Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This August
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 this August. The Switch 2 version will require its own subscription, separate from Nintendo Switch Online, with a 50% discount for current FFXIV subscribers. The MMO already runs on PlayStation,...
Final Fantasy XIV's Next Expansion Is Evercold, Launching January 2027
Square Enix announced Evercold, the sixth expansion for FINAL FANTASY XIV, slated for a January 2027 launch across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The update raises the level cap to 110, adds two new jobs, and introduces Reborn and Evolved combat modes...
Genshin Impact's New Major Region, Snezhnaya, Launches on August 12
HoYoverse announced that Genshin Impact’s next major region, Snezhnaya, will launch on August 12. The update adds visual upgrades for characters, new story quests that resolve long‑running plot threads, and introduces Cryo‑themed gameplay mechanics. Snezhnaya will be available across PlayStation 5, Xbox...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Sold 8 Million Copies Worldwide
Kepler Interactive and Sandfall Interactive announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has reached 8 million copies sold worldwide, a notable jump from the 5 million milestone reported in October 2025. The surge follows the game’s one‑year anniversary update, which introduced a new set of collectible hairstyles....
Bilibili Games to Release Lumi Master for Mobile Android and iOS Worldwide This Summer
Bilibili Games announced that its new monster‑capturing RPG, Lumi Master, will launch worldwide on Android and iOS in the summer of 2026. The game lets players collect and evolve over 100 creatures called Lumis, trade them, and battle other players...
Incremental Strategy RPG Clicker Tactics: Memorian Is Coming to PC via Steam
R.N.Studio has opened a Steam store page for its upcoming incremental RPG, Clicker Tactics: Memorian, though a launch window remains undisclosed. The game places units on a 3×3 grid where they auto‑battle, using skill cards and a Rebirth system that...
Compile's 1989 MSX2 Game Adventure of Randar Gets an EGG Console Port for Nintendo Switch
D4 Enterprise is rolling out a Nintendo Switch version of Compile’s 1989 MSX2 RPG *Adventure of Randar* through its EGG Console service, priced at $6.49 on global eShops. The port mirrors earlier EGG releases by keeping the original Japanese language...
SaGa Frontier Remastered, Romancing SaGa 3, 2, and Scarlet Grace Ambitions Are Now Available on GOG
Square Enix and GOG have released four SaGa titles on the platform, including SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions, SaGa Frontier Remastered, Romancing SaGa 2, and Romancing SaGa 3. Three games launch with a 70% discount and SaGa Frontier Remastered at 50% off, valid through May 4....
Crimson Desert Version 1.04.00 Is Now Available Bringing in New Difficulty Options, UI Improvements, and More
Pearl Abyss has rolled out Crimson Desert version 1.04.00 worldwide, adding three difficulty levels, expanded storage options, new pets, weapons and outfits, and a suite of UI and control presets. The patch launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam PC, with...
Nexon Announces Dark Fantasy MMORPG Embers of the Uncrowned, Set to Release for PC via Steam
Nexon announced Embers of the Uncrowned, a dark‑fantasy MMORPG slated for PC release on Steam, though no launch window has been set. The game will launch in six languages—English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Spanish and Portuguese—and a playable demo is...
Kingdom's Return From Inti Creates Is Now Available, Gal*Gun Skin Pack Announced for May 14
Inti Creates released Kingdom’s Return: Time‑Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster across Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, pricing the hybrid 2D action‑strategy title at $14.99 with a 10% launch discount on Steam and Switch for two weeks....
Final Fantasy V Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on May 5
Xbox and Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster will launch on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass on May 5. Subscribers can play the title on Xbox Series X|S, PC, or via cloud streaming, extending the Pixel...
Blizzard Shares Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Launch Trailer
Blizzard released the launch trailer for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, confirming the expansion’s release on April 28 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The trailer highlights two new classes—Paladin and Warlock—alongside a revamped skill‑tree and an overhauled end‑game experience....
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors Is Now Available
Poncle has released Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a turn‑based, card‑driven dungeon crawler, on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The title is also part of Xbox Game Pass and will arrive...
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review in Progress
Blizzard’s Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion arrives next week on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and PC. An early review build reveals a story‑focused campaign that outshines the previous Vessel of Hatred expansion, with stronger narrative, cinematic set‑pieces and a new...
Artesnaut Launches as a Free-to-Play Game for PC via Steam in 2026
Japanese studio R.N. Studio announced Artesnaut will debut on PC as a free‑to‑play title via Steam in 2026. The text‑based idle RPG, originally released on iOS in 2019 and Android in 2024, will retain cross‑save compatibility with its mobile versions...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Announced for 2027 Release on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Steam
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, slated for a 2027 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam. Developed by Dimps, the sequel will transport players to a brand‑new setting called AGE 1000, centered around West City. The reveal came during the...
Shadow of the Road Gets New Story Overview Trailer
Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games released a new story‑overview trailer for the upcoming CRPG Shadow of the Road. The video, shown at Gamestar’s Find Your Next Game showcase, outlines the rival factions and supernatural forces in an alternate 19th‑century...
Owlcat Games Reveals New Companions for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader
Owlcat Games unveiled fresh trailers for its two upcoming Warhammer 40,000 CRPGs, Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader, introducing new companions Haymar Devos and Eogunn Februs. Haymar, a hardened Catachan veteran, is already playable in the Dark Heresy alpha, while Eogunn will join the Rogue Trader...
Persona PSP Soundtrack Will Be Available on Streaming Services From April 18
Atlus announced that the original soundtrack from the 2009 PSP remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona will be added to major music streaming services on April 18. The release coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and is being promoted with...
Pragmata Is Now Available Worldwide for Consoles and PC
Capcom has released its sci‑fi action‑adventure Pragmata worldwide on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2, with the Western Switch 2 version arriving a week before Asia and Japan. The game is priced at $59.99 for...
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens Trailer Showcased Ahead of Part 1 Launching April 28
Square Enix released the full “Trail to the Heavens” trailer for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, confirming Part 1 launches on April 28. The update will be split, with Part 2 arriving in early September, extending the game’s content calendar. New features include the Echoes...
1997 Japanese MS-DOS RPG Amel Broat Is Getting a Remake for Nintendo Switch on April 30
PLiCy announced a full remake of the 1997 Japanese MS‑DOS RPG Amel Broat for Nintendo Switch, slated for release on April 30. The game is now available for digital pre‑order on the Japanese eShop at ¥3,980 (about $29), with an introductory...
Pragmata Is Now Steam Deck Verified by Valve
Capcom’s new action‑RPG Pragmata launched today and received Steam Deck Verified certification from Valve. The game runs acceptably on the handheld’s default settings, though players can unlock smoother frame rates with AMD’s FSR 3 and improve control precision by enabling gyro...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Launches on September 17 Worldwide
Falcom and GungHo announced that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will launch worldwide on September 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Japanese console pre‑orders will bundle a digital copy of the original Trails in the Sky, a bonus not...
Gothic III Classic Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
THQ Nordic confirmed that Gothic III Classic will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, joining Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic already on the original Switch. The three titles will feature updated controls and full gamepad support, with Gothic III slated for a November 24...
Nitro Gen Omega Full Version Releases for PC via Steam & Epic, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on May...
DESTINYbit announced that Nitro Gen Omega will leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on May 12. The release will be simultaneous across PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and consoles—including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Version 1.0 adds a Main...
Wild Arms 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog From April 21
Sony announced that Wild Arms 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on April 21, 2024. Wild Arms 4 is limited to PlayStation Plus Premium members, while Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (PS5) and the Complete Edition (PS4) are accessible to both Extra and...
New Super Robot Wars Livestream on April 20 Will Include an SRW Y Segment
Bandai Namco announced a Super Robot Wars Series Information Bureau livestream for Monday, April 20 at 20:00 JST (11:00 UTC). The broadcast will open with a segment on the console title Super Robot Wars Y, presented by producer Kota Toma, followed by an update...
Slay All Bosses: Idle Is Now Available for PC via Steam
Memoria Interactive has launched Slay All Bosses: Idle on Steam, making the incremental RPG available worldwide. The title offers an auto‑battle system where heroes fight automatically while players allocate earned currency to upgrade skills and weapons. A 20% introductory discount...
Crimson Desert Has Sold Through over 5 Million Copies Worldwide
Pearl Abyss reported that *Crimson Desert* has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, up from 4 million earlier this month. The open‑world action‑adventure is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic and Mac, and is being prepared for the Nintendo Switch 2. Updates continue...
Pragmata Gets New Trailers Showcasing Eight and Nvidia PC Features
Capcom unveiled two new Pragmata trailers, one focusing on the mysterious character Eight and another showcasing Nvidia's path‑tracing technology. The game, a sci‑fi action‑adventure with hacking elements, is set to launch on April 17, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo...
Solo Japanese Indie Strategy RPG Balorizon Releases for PC via Steam This May
Japanese solo indie developer Renka has announced Balorizon, a new strategy RPG slated for a May release on Steam. Players assume the role of a colony ruler, juggling domestic affairs, diplomacy, and expansion wars to shape a fantasy nation. The...
Memolith: Forsaken by Light Full Version Releases for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 27
Webzen and Black Anchor announced that Memolith: Forsaken by Light will launch worldwide on Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 27 (US Pacific) and April 28 in Korea and Japan. The turn‑based tactical RPG has been in Early Access since...
Clicker RPG Tap Tap Loot Is Now Available for PC via Steam
Irox Games has brought its new clicker RPG Tap Tap Loot to PC via Steam, expanding the title beyond mobile platforms. The game blends mouse clicks and keyboard typing to advance a hero through six biomes, offering more than 200...
Mongil: Star Dive Pre-Downloads Now Available on Mobile and PC via Standalone Launcher and Epic Games Store
Netmarble has opened pre‑downloads for Mongil: Star Dive a day before its worldwide launch, letting players fetch the game on PC via the Epic Games Store and Netmarble’s own launcher, as well as on Android and iOS. The official launch...
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection 'Mega Man Battle Network Series BGM' DLC Launches April 23
Capcom announced a free downloadable content (DLC) for the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection that will add music from the Mega Man Battle Network series. The BGM pack launches on April 23 and can be selected in the sound settings for battles or the...
Pragmata DLC Guide – Deluxe Edition, Upgrading, Shelter Variety Pack, and Amiibo
Capcom’s sci‑fi action game Pragmata launches on April 17 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, offering a standard edition at $59.99 and a digital‑only Deluxe Edition at $69.99. The Deluxe Edition bundles the base game with the $14.99 Shelter...
Tetracast 437: The Weeping Squid
The Tetracast 437 podcast recaps several major gaming announcements, including Bethesda’s free Terran Armada DLC for Starfield, Level‑5’s Vision 2026 stream unveiling Snack World Reloaded, Fantasy Life I, Inazuma Eleven Re and new generative‑AI tools, and Triple‑i’s showcase of indie titles such...
Arknights: Endfield Version 1.2 'At the Wake of Spring' Launches on April 17
Hypergryph and publisher Gryphline announced that the free‑to‑play 3D industrial RPG Arknights: Endfield will receive its major version 1.2 update, titled ‘At the Wake of Spring,’ on April 17, 2026 for PC, iOS, Android, and PS5. The update wraps up the...
Free-to-Play Online Steampunk Action RPG Crystalfall Has Launched via Steam Early Access
CRG Studio has launched its free‑to‑play steampunk action RPG Crystalfall on Steam Early Access, delivering three playable classes, a five‑act campaign and early‑stage end‑game content. The launch follows strong momentum at Steam Next Fest, where the demo ranked in the...
Nippon Ichi Titles Are Now Included at Gamemide Steam Key Store in Japan
Nippon Ichi Software has joined the Gamemide digital‑key store, allowing Japanese gamers to buy Steam activation codes for titles such as Disgaea 7, Classic Dungeon X3 and Yomawari 3. Each game is priced between ¥4,378 and ¥7,920 (approximately $29‑$53) and comes with...
DecaPolice Platforms Changed to Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam
Level‑5 announced that its crime‑suspense RPG DecaPolice will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, dropping the original Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 targets revealed in 2023. The update was posted on the Vision 2026 website shortly after a brief...