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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For March 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for March 2026, featuring titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal. Subscribers can also claim Slime Rancher 2, Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Collection until April 6.
Hope for Digital Devil Saga Remasters Reignited as News of Strange PC, Switch Port Spreads
A port of the mobile spin-off Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s Test Server to PC and Nintendo Switch in Japan has sparked speculation about potential remasters of the main Digital Devil Saga games. Atlus has a history of reviving older titles, and this release, handled by publisher G-Mode, could indicate future plans for the beloved PS2-era RPGs.
G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server announced for Switch, PC
G-MODE announced that ATLUS-developed RPG Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server will be released for Nintendo Switch and PC. Originally a feature phone game from 2006, this release is based on the Complete Edition and features a strategic Press Turn System and Mantra System for character growth. A release date has not yet been announced.
YouTooz Will Sell Metaphor: ReFantazio Figures and Plush
YouTooz will release three figures and one plush based on characters from Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantazio. Pre-orders for the merchandise, featuring chibi-style designs of the protagonist Will, Leon Strohl, Eiselin Burchelli, and Heismay Noctule, will open on March 10, 2026. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Metaphor: ReFantazio orchestra concert world tour announced — MP3s & NPCs
ATLUS has announced a world tour for the Metaphor: ReFantazio orchestra concert, featuring stops in the United States, Asia, and Europe starting this fall. The concert, which premiered in Japan last year, will showcase music composed by Shoji Meguro, performed by a full orchestra and choir.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert US Ticket Sales Start Soon
Atlus has announced that ticket pre-sales for the Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert world tour will begin on March 5, 2026, for shows in England, France, and the US. The concert series will feature performances of the game's soundtrack across various international locations between October 2026 and January 2027. Metaphor: ReFantazio is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Persona Plush Keychains Return, New Panther and Queen Pop Figures Teased
Atlus and Good Smile Company have announced new merchandise for the Persona series. The Persona protagonist plush keychains will be rereleased in August 2026, and new Pop Up Parade L figures of Ann "Panther" Takamaki and Makoto "Queen" Niijima from Persona 5 Royal are in development. Mascot plush toys of Jack Frost and Black Frost will also be available.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 1: Game Boy (1989–2003)
This article analyzes the history of tactical RPGs on Nintendo's Game Boy and Game Boy Color platforms, from 1989 to 2003. It details how the hardware's limitations and features influenced the genre's development, highlighting key titles like Super Robot Taisen and Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster GB, and discussing the scarcity of officially translated games.
Persona 3 Reload director discusses the "graphics quality" of the Switch 2 version
Persona 3 Reload director Yoshihiro Komori stated that the team is satisfied with the graphics quality of the Nintendo Switch 2 version, despite starting development before the hardware was released. The game is set to launch on October 23, 2025, with a demo currently available.
10 Best PS3 RPG Games of All Time
This article ranks the 10 best RPG games available on the PlayStation 3. It highlights titles such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Demon's Souls, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect 2, and Final Fantasy XIII, detailing their unique features and gameplay mechanics.
Metaphor: ReFantazio - Review
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a strong RPG that builds on the Persona series with less repetitive structures and more animated cutscenes, though its heavy combat focus may not appeal to everyone. While it offers dynamic gameplay and improved dungeons, character interactions may lack the memorability of Persona 5. The game received highly favorable reviews, with Gamespot awarding it a perfect 10/10.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
This article details the best-selling first-party games on the Nintendo Switch, listing 87 titles that have surpassed one million units sold as of March 2026. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the pack with over 71 million sales, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The list includes sales figures and brief descriptions for each game, also noting some early Switch 2 titles that have reached the milestone.
