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The JRPG Players Guide to Handheld Game Consoles, Part 2: The Old Toys
This guide explores older handheld consoles like the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS as viable options for JRPG players, especially those interested in retro gaming. It highlights their extensive libraries, including classic PS1 and PSP titles for the Vita, and a broad range of Nintendo games and Shin Megami Tensei titles for the 3DS, emphasizing the value of original hardware for specific game series.
Final Fantasy 9 Remake Development Was “Very Far Along” Before Stalling – Rumor
A report suggests that a remake of Final Fantasy 9 was significantly developed before its progress stalled, contrary to Square Enix executive Naoki Yoshida's recent statements. Yoshida's comments are interpreted as a strategy to manage fan expectations regarding remakes, with Square Enix reportedly prioritizing new mainline titles after the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy concludes. Previous rumors about the Final Fantasy 9 remake and a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster originated from a 2023 GeForce Now leak.
Five Game Boy Advance Games That Will Swallow a Month of Your Life
This article highlights five Game Boy Advance games that can consume a significant amount of player time, challenging the notion that handheld titles are merely short diversions. Games like Pokémon Emerald, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Sword, Phantasy Star Collection, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance are discussed for their lengthy playtime, with some completionist runs exceeding 100 hours.
Beaten Path Revealed for PC and Consoles
Beaten Path, a new solo-developed tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, has been revealed for PC and consoles. The game features 25 fully voice-acted characters and is set in a world of ancient machines and fallen gods.
Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Begins: Yasmine Now Available — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has launched Year 4 of Street Fighter 6 content with the addition of Yasmine, the first Filipino character in the franchise. This update also includes new content for Avatar Arcade and Battle Tour modes, balance adjustments, and a limited-time collaboration event with the Onimusha series. Three more DLC characters are planned for release throughout 2026 and early 2027.
Grid-Based Strategy RPG Prelude Dark Pain Launches on Steam in Early Access
Prelude Dark Pain, a grid-based tactical strategy RPG, has launched on Steam in Early Access. Developed and published by indie studio Quickfire Games, the game features a grim dark fantasy setting and combat inspired by classics like Final Fantasy Tactics. The Early Access version offers 12-15 hours of gameplay, covering Act 1 with nine playable heroes and an explorable world map.
Fight or Kite: Flawed Tactics is an autobattler that blends tactics, deckbuilding, and a unique self-balancing system
Flawed Tactics is a new autobattler that combines deckbuilding and a unique self-balancing system designed to keep the meta fresh. Developed by Flawed Games, the title aims to address common player frustrations with overpowered builds by dynamically adjusting in-game costs based on usage. The game is available on Steam and features Pokemon-inspired minion designs.
Final Fantasy 6 is halfway to a remake in this Final Fantasy Tactics mod that took 3 years of work, and it's…
A new mod for Final Fantasy Tactics, titled FF6: Tactics, recreates the scenarios and battles of Final Fantasy 6 within the strategy RPG's gameplay. Developed over three years by modder Conman and a team of contributors, the mod utilizes the original PlayStation 1 version of Final Fantasy Tactics and focuses on a 'battle rush style' experience, assuming players are familiar with Final Fantasy 6's story.
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Adds New Game+, but War of the Lions Content Still Missing
The latest update for Final Fantasy Tactics remaster introduces a New Game+ mode, sparking fan discussion about its necessity and potential for replayability in the beloved turn-based strategy title. However, content related to 'War of the Lions' remains absent.
Morning Patches
Major updates are now live for Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together, featuring customer wiki, assembly, and avatar customizations. Hunt: Showdown also received update 2.8.0.3, and Final Fantasy Tactics has seen new developments.
Black March Studios Announces Major Overhaul and Global Expansion of Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner
Black March Studios has released a major update for their tactical RPG, Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner, titled 'The Herald of The White Banner'. This overhaul includes a complete technical refresh, the addition of 15 languages, and revamped gameplay systems based on community feedback. The update also teases future content and brings back the original Narrative Designer for upcoming chapters.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?
This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
Here's a choose your own adventure RPG from a former Capcom dev who spent six years in a remote Japanese mountain village making it
Former Capcom and Vanillaware developer Yoshio Nishimura has created Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, a choose your own adventure RPG developed over six years in a remote Japanese mountain village. The game, which heavily draws inspiration from tabletop RPGs and features hand-drawn art by Nishimura, is set to release on July 9th and is available to wishlist on Steam. The soundtrack is being composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto.
An artist from some of my favorite Japanese games spent 6 years in a remote mountain village making an old-school D&D RPG, and it's throwing down the gauntlet for Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3
Yoshio Nishimura, a veteran artist from Vanillaware games, is releasing his independently developed RPG, Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, on July 9th for PC. The game features hand-drawn illustrations and music by Hitoshi Sakimoto, aiming to capture the spirit of classic tabletop RPGs and fantasy literature. Nishimura spent six years crafting the game, emphasizing its handmade nature and distinct art style.
Hitoshi Sakimoto's 40-Year Career Celebrated with The Colors of Harmony Concert in London
A symphonic concert titled "The Colors of Harmony" will celebrate the 40-year career of composer Hitoshi Sakimoto in London on June 13, 2026. The event, performed by the London Mozart Players, will feature music from games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, and Odin Sphere Leifthrasir. Sakimoto himself will be in attendance, with VIP ticket holders gaining access to a masterclass and a Final Fantasy Union Pub Quiz.
Final Fantasy Tactics beat Pokemon when the Mewgenics creators were trying to figure out how combat should work: "One has depth, and the other has the illusion of depth"
Mewgenics creators Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel discussed the game's development, revealing a shift from a Pokemon-like combat system to a Final Fantasy Tactics-inspired tactical RPG. They preferred the latter's depth, particularly regarding positioning mechanics, over what they perceived as Pokemon's more superficial combat.
Future Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games could release more quickly as Square Enix makes "steady progress" on a framework for "regular" major game launches
Square Enix is making progress on a framework to accelerate the release of major titles like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. The company aims for more regular launches of its flagship RPGs, addressing the long gaps between mainline entries. Upcoming releases include expansions for Final Fantasy 14 and Dragon Quest 10, alongside Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Square Enix Wants Its Biggest Games Out The Door Faster
Square Enix is developing a framework to accelerate the production and release of games for its major franchises, including Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. The company aims to reduce the lengthy development gaps seen in recent mainline entries, while continuing to release spin-offs, remasters, and remakes across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warns Troy Baker about creating his own game studio: "Don't do it"
Voice actor Troy Baker is reportedly considering creating his own game studio, a move that prompted Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins, to jokingly warn him against it. Salim, who runs Surgent Studios, cited the difficulties of game development, a sentiment echoed by others in the industry, though Pocketpair's John Buckley encouraged Baker to proceed.
Why Indie Tactical Games are Entering a New Golden Age in 2026 - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The indie game scene is experiencing a resurgence in complex, high-stakes tactical titles, offering an alternative to simplified AAA strategy games. Developers are focusing on punishing but fair mechanics, 'Ironman' modes, and deep systems that reward player mastery. Games like Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre: Reborn are highlighted as inspirations for this trend.