Category Archives: RPG

Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 14:56 BST

Square Enix confirm lay-offs at European and UK offices

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Square Enix has confirmed it is set to make redundancies to both its European and UK operations.

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Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:10 BST

Ys Seven readying itself for PC release in the West

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It looks as if Joyoland is bringing the PC version of Ys Seven to Europe and America.

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Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 07:12 BST

Shin Megami Tensei 4 is over 50 hours long

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The latest entry in the Shin Megami Tensei series packs a huge amount of content into the 3DS cart.

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Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 00:31 BST

The Old Republic to introduce character customisation kiosks

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Star Wars: The Old Republic players will soon be able to radically alter their characters in handy-dandy customisation booths.

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Sat, Apr 27, 2013 | 21:26 BST

Soul Sacrifice video features producer walking you through the game’s finer points

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Soul Sacrifice has a developer walkthrough video available below the break. In it, the game’s European producer gives you a look at the “finer points” of the horror-fighter-RPG from Comcept. Soul Sacrifice releases for Vita in the US on April 30 and in Europe on May 1. Thanks, Legendaryboss.

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Sat, Apr 27, 2013 | 20:17 BST

God Eater 2 video shows over nine minutes of footage

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God Eater 2, the sequel to PSP RPG Gods Eater Burst, has a new nine minute video available below, which was shown during the Nico Nico Super Conference. As Gemastu noted, it’s rather blurry, but you still get an idea of how the Boost Hammer and Charge Spear work. Game’s due in Japan on PSP and Vita later this year.

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Sat, Apr 27, 2013 | 18:38 BST

Dragon Quest Monsters 2 trademark alludes to remake in the works – rumor

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2 may be getting a remake if a trademark filed in Japan is any indication.

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Sat, Apr 27, 2013 | 18:27 BST

Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl trailer focuses on story

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Atlus has released a trailer for Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl, which shows some of Madhouse’s animated cutscenes. The game is a 3DS spin off due in Japan on June 27, and includes a remake of the 2007 DS release, Etrian Odyssey. Thanks, Gematsu.

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Sat, Apr 27, 2013 | 17:01 BST

Soul Sacrifice US DLC schedule purportedly leaked

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What appears to be a leaked schedule of DLC for Soul Sacrifice has appeared on AGB. It shows what will land on PSN May 28, June 11 and June 25. Looking around the Internet a bit, a couple more sites cite NeoGAF as the source of the leak, but there isn’t a link back to the forum so I can’t find it to glean more information. The June 25 DLC on the schedule is the same DLC which releases in Japan for free next week, so while it looks legitimate, I’ll keep the rumor tag on it. See for yourself through the links.

Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 20:35 BST

Divinity: Original Sin behind-the-scenes Kickstarter video released

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Larian Studios’ Kickstarter for Divinity: Original Sin has ended successfully with $944,282 pledged through the crowd-funding service, along with an additional $37,256 raised through PayPal. To celebrate, the team has relased a retrospective video, giving you a look at what went on behind-the-scenes during the funding drive. It’s below. Thanks, Evil Avatar.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 19:52 BST

Soul Sacrifice free DLC hits Japan next week

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Soul Sacrifice is out in Japan, and on May 2, free DLC containing two new enemies will arrive on the Japanese PS Store. The enemies are Ghost and Ouroboros, and players can use new forbidden art into an Angel in order to defeat them. It will cost them their bones though, apparently. They will also move slower, but their angelic wings can wound enemies and the form can also heal allies. Trailers for the content are below alongside new artwork. The Vita title lands in the US on April 30 and in Europe on May 1. Via: DualShockers, AGB.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 19:28 BST

Bioware hires former Big Huge Games devs to work on new Mass Effect

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The next Mass Effect game has had new members added to its development team, according to a Superannuation report on Kotaku. The members are ex- Big Huge Games and Impossible Studios staffers, who have now moved on to BioWare Montreal. The report also notes that Colin Campbell is now head of the new Mass Effect’s level design team and Ian Frazier is now its lead gameplay designer. Head through the link for more information.

Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 17:03 BST

Wildstar update details the Nexus region of Crimson Isle

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Wildstar screens and information pertaining to the Crimson Isle region along with its allies and enemies, has been released by Carbine Studios. The land of the Deradune looks formidable, indeed. You can have a look at the shots below, and read all about the region through the official website. There’s a whole list of “coming soon” slots on the site pertaining to other regions in the game, but you can refresh your memory on Galeras, Algoroc, and the Northern Wilds while you are perusing things. Wildstar is expected later this year and you can sign up for the beta here.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 15:18 BST

Dragon’s Prophet Guild Registration Program is live

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The Guild Registration Program for Dragon’s Prophet, Runewaker Entertainment’s new MMO, has launched.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 12:45 BST

Divinty: Original Sin Kickstarter to end with 4-hour gameplay livestream

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Divinity: Original Sin developer Larian Studios almost doubled its $400,000 Kickstarter funding goal, and with four days left on the campaign clock the team has announced it will host a four-hour gameplay livestream today to celebrate.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 12:20 BST

Mars: War Logs out now on Steam, minimum specs released

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Mars: War Logs developer Spiders has launched its sci-fi RPG on Steam, after months of image reveals and trailers.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 09:47 BST

Witcher 3 has “no place for multiplayer”, developer confirms

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Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will not include any form of multiplayer, developer CD Projekt RED has confirmed. There’s simply no place for it as a story-driven experiene, they say.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 03:55 BST

Amano, Uematsu and Compile Heart to collaborate on new RPG

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An all-star team of Japanese RPG talent will unite for the first project from the Galapagos brand.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 03:35 BST

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers headed to Europe

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NIS America will bring Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers to Europe later this year.

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Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 23:23 BST

Shin Megami Tensei 4 trailer now in gloriously comprehensible English

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Here’s a trailer for Shin Megami Tensei 4 presented entirely in English, a language we both understand. What a terrific day for fans of recruiting and smacking demons while simultaneously having the slightest idea what characters are talking about.

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