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Kazutaka Kodaka co-establishes Neoneon Tribe doujin circle to continue Tribe Nine's story
Kazutaka Kodaka co-establishes Neoneon Tribe doujin circle to continue Tribe Nine's story

The original creators have received consent from the game's publisher Akatsuki Games to write the new stories via the unofficial doujin method.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 01 August, 2025

The whole Persona series has sold over 27 million units after July 2025
The whole Persona series has sold over 27 million units after July 2025

Shigenori Soejima also made new art of Persona 3's protagonist to celebrate Reload's 2 million sales milestone.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 01 August, 2025

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment new trailer published at July 2025 Nintendo Direct
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment new trailer published at July 2025 Nintendo Direct

The game's release window is still not narrowed past Winter as of this trailer's publication.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 July, 2025

Nippon Ichi Software to release Hono-gurashi no Niwa for Switch 1&2, PS5, and PC Steam on July 30, 2026
Nippon Ichi Software to release Hono-gurashi no Niwa for Switch 1&2, PS5, and PC Steam on July 30, 2026

This village life game is made by the same team behind the Yomawari series.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 July, 2025

Ragnarok Online 3 full gameplay trailer published
Ragnarok Online 3 full gameplay trailer published

Registrations for a Pioneer Test are also available in East and Southeast Asia.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 July, 2025

Mobile puzzle RPG Merge Match March heads to PC via Steam on October 23
Mobile puzzle RPG Merge Match March heads to PC via Steam on October 23

This puzzle RPG originally appeared for Android and iOS in September 2024.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 July, 2025

Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Famitsu interviews cover more behind-the-scenes dev talks
Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Famitsu interviews cover more behind-the-scenes dev talks

The interviews also went in-depth into the recently released picture book and vinyl record.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 30 July, 2025

Ys X: Nordics Switch Clear Save Data Can be Transferred to Ys X: Proud Nordics on Nintendo Switch 2
Ys X: Nordics Switch Clear Save Data Can be Transferred to Ys X: Proud Nordics on Nintendo Switch 2

An early Japanese review for Ys X: Proud Nordics confirms save data transfer, what DLC is included, and more ahead of the game's launch on Switch 2.

news by Mikhail Madnani and Kite Stenbuck on 29 July, 2025

Varlet 2nd trailer showcases the villains and gameplay systems
Varlet 2nd trailer showcases the villains and gameplay systems

Six villains will appear to confront the Hero and his six partners.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 28 July, 2025

Endless Grades: Pixel Saga composer Motoi Sakuraba interview video published ahead of Japanese version launch
Endless Grades: Pixel Saga composer Motoi Sakuraba interview video published ahead of Japanese version launch

The Chinese mobile RPG has a very peculiar regional release schedule, where Japan is getting it last on July 29.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 25 July, 2025

Corpse Party creator Makoto Kedouin is working on an RPG Developer Bakin sample game
Corpse Party creator Makoto Kedouin is working on an RPG Developer Bakin sample game

Kedouin also originally created Corpse Party via an RPG Maker software for PC-9800.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 25 July, 2025

1989 PC-9801 version of Hydlide 3: The Space Memories Special Version ported to Switch via EGG Console
1989 PC-9801 version of Hydlide 3: The Space Memories Special Version ported to Switch via EGG Console

This new release also technically completes the entire Hydlide trilogy lineup on Nintendo Switch.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 24 July, 2025

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket's Johto-focused Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion releases on July 29
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket's Johto-focused Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion releases on July 29

This will also mark the first-ever appearances of Baby Pokemon like Pichu and Cleffa.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 24 July, 2025

Persona 5: The Phantom X Japanese & English versions will have different timings on standard banner additions
Persona 5: The Phantom X Japanese & English versions will have different timings on standard banner additions

In the earlier Chinese releases, several limited characters got added to the permanent standard banner right after their own banners had ceased.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 23 July, 2025

Tiger Team opens Steam page for Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera
Tiger Team opens Steam page for Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera

Imagine Valkyria Chronicles meeting Armored Core in this upcoming indie action RPG.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 23 July, 2025

Details revealed for Pokemon Champions, launching for Switch 1&2, iOS, and Android worldwide in 2026
Details revealed for Pokemon Champions, launching for Switch 1&2, iOS, and Android worldwide in 2026

Trainers will be able to instantly modify the Pokemon's stats and moves by spending VP.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 22 July, 2025

Fate/Extra Record release timeframe delayed from 2025 to Spring 2026
Fate/Extra Record release timeframe delayed from 2025 to Spring 2026

Bandai Namco announced the delay right on the original game's 15th anniversary day.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 22 July, 2025

Azur Lane - Atelier Yumia crossover event launches from July 24 until August 7
Azur Lane - Atelier Yumia crossover event launches from July 24 until August 7

The previous Atelier Ryza crossover event will also be rerun around the same period.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 21 July, 2025

Auto battler roguelite RPG He is Coming releases for PC via Steam Early Access
Auto battler roguelite RPG He is Coming releases for PC via Steam Early Access

The player will have to gather items by day and fight enemies by night, with a boss battle occurring every 3 days.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 18 July, 2025

Ys Legacy Collection ~Ys I&II&III For X68000 Z~ will be available in Japan this Winter
Ys Legacy Collection ~Ys I&II&III For X68000 Z~ will be available in Japan this Winter

The games will be contained in an SD card to fit with the emulator console's slots.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 18 July, 2025

Persona 4 Revival game page opens for PC via Steam and PS5 via PlayStation Store
Persona 4 Revival game page opens for PC via Steam and PS5 via PlayStation Store

The PC version will notably launch with the Denuvo Anti-tamper DRM.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 17 July, 2025

The Starbites - Taste of Desert releases in Japan for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 16
The Starbites - Taste of Desert releases in Japan for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 16

The Japanese release of this South Korean game will only support Japanese and Korean languages.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 17 July, 2025

Fantasy Maiden Wars - Dream of the Stray Dreamer releases worldwide for PC Steam and Switch in 2025
Fantasy Maiden Wars - Dream of the Stray Dreamer releases worldwide for PC Steam and Switch in 2025

The Super Robot Wars-like Touhou strategy RPG has been available in Japan on the Switch since 2022.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 17 July, 2025

G-Mode ports the 2008 Japanese feature phone RPG Maou ga Ochiru Hi II to Nintendo Switch in Japan
G-Mode ports the 2008 Japanese feature phone RPG Maou ga Ochiru Hi II to Nintendo Switch in Japan

This is the sequel to the 2005 game, which has already received a Switch port in 2021.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 16 July, 2025

Gameplay details for DMM Games exclusive PC and Android game Muv-Luv: Girls Garden revealed
Gameplay details for DMM Games exclusive PC and Android game Muv-Luv: Girls Garden revealed

This gacha game will have a new school setting not immediately connected to prior series entries.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 15 July, 2025

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