Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition
News, coverage and analysis tracking Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition across the outlets.- Save Up To 80% Off Digital Games In Fanatical’s Red Hot SaleFanatical's Red Hot Sale is offering discounts of up to 80% on over 10,000 digital games, with a free game or coupon for purchases over $15. The sale includes titles from the Resident Evil franchise, Stellar Blade, Silent Hill f, Pragmata, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Dave the Diver. Codes are redeemable via Steam and the sale runs until July 10.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
'Balatro' Plays Winning Hand at GDCA 2025, Receiving Game of the YearBalatro, the indie roguelike deckbuilder from solo developer LocalThunk, won Game of the Year at the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards. The game also secured wins for Best Debut, Best Design, and the Innovation Award. Other notable winners included Astro Bot for Best Audio and Best Technology, and Sam Lake received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
December Backlog Cleanup: 5 Games to Close | TAGThis guide offers strategies for clearing video game backlogs during the week between Christmas and New Year's. It recommends focusing on finishing games already in progress, suggesting titles like Spider-Man 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Elden Ring Nightreign, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The article also provides advice on managing time, re-engaging with paused games, and avoiding common pitfalls to start the new year with a sense of accomplishment.
Games Inbox: Is GTA 6 worth the price tag?Readers discuss concerns about Grand Theft Auto 6's digital-only release, pricing for the Ultimate Edition, and potential download issues due to its large size. Some express frustration with the lack of a physical copy, while others are excited despite the cost. The discussion also touches on the Atari Jaguar's failure and praise for Metaphor: ReFantazio.- Save Up To 70% Off Video Games And Hardware In Woot’s Summer of Gaming SaleWoot is hosting its Summer of Gaming sale until June 29, offering discounts of up to 70% on a variety of video games and gaming hardware. Deals include titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, as well as VR headsets like the Meta Quest Pro, controllers, keyboards, and headsets from brands like Razer and SteelSeries. Amazon Prime members can receive free standard shipping on Woot orders.
- Target Circle Week: Save On Video Games, Toys, TVs, And MoreTarget is holding a Circle Deal Days sale until June 26, offering up to 45% off various items including video games, electronics, and toys. Notable discounts include Metaphor: ReFantazio for PlayStation 5, Madden NFL 26, and EA Sports FC 26, alongside deals on gaming accessories and Lego sets. The sale coincides with other major retail events like Amazon's Prime Day 2026.
- Best Buy’s Tech Fest Discounts Rival Amazon’s Prime DayBest Buy is holding its own Tech Fest sale, featuring discounts on home entertainment tech, including TVs, headphones, Apple products, and video games. The sale includes deals on recent titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Metaphor: ReFantazio, as well as popular games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
SEGA Shares Lifetime Sales Update for Persona, Metaphor, and Like a DragonSEGA has released updated lifetime sales figures for several of its role-playing titles, including the Persona, Metaphor, and Like a Dragon series. Persona 5 Royal leads the pack with 8.66 million units sold, while newer titles like Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio have also shown strong performance. The company is closely monitoring the performance of these franchises as it plans future releases.
Devil May Cry remake on the way claims insider ahead of 25th anniversaryA new rumor suggests Capcom is developing a remake of the original Devil May Cry, reportedly using the RE Engine and being far along in development. This speculation comes as the franchise approaches its 25th anniversary in August 2026, a date that could coincide with a potential reveal, possibly at Gamescom.
SEGA announces Anime Expo 2026 activities — MP3s & NPCsSEGA has announced its activities for Anime Expo 2024, featuring booths and events for titles like Persona 4 Revival, Persona 5: The Phantom X, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Attendees can participate in photo opportunities with Sonic the Hedgehog, enjoy live music and DJ sets, and meet character designers and developers. Exclusive merchandise will also be available at SEGA's booth and a pop-up shop.
Rumour: Persona 6 Release Is Way Closer Than Most People ThinkA recent rumor suggests that Persona 6 could be closer to release than anticipated, potentially targeting the latter half of 2027. This speculation stems from a video game translator claiming to be working on the project, a task that typically begins about a year before a game's launch. The timing also aligns with Atlus's past release schedules and avoids overlapping with the upcoming Persona 4 Revival.
SEGA et Japan Expo annoncent des invités prestigieux pour Japan Expo 2026SEGA, Atlus, and Japan Expo have announced that Kazuhisa Wada, Atsushi Nomura, and Shigenori Soejima will be honored guests at Japan Expo 2026. The trio, involved in the Persona series and other Atlus titles, will participate in Q&A sessions, autograph signings, and live drawing demonstrations on July 9th and 10th.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is still coming to Switch 2 in 2026, says leaker who called Ocarina of Time and Star Fox…Industry leaker Nate The Hate, who accurately predicted the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, claims that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is expected to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. This follows previous accurate predictions about games like Metaphor: ReFantazio coming to the platform. Sandfall Interactive has previously acknowledged the possibility of a Switch 2 port.
[Let’s Talk] June 2026 Nintendo Direct reactionsThe June 2026 Nintendo Direct showcased numerous games, including a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade Chronicles ports for Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Third-party titles like Kingdom Hearts 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, and Alien Isolation 2 were also featured, alongside announcements from other events like Sony's State of Play. This influx of major titles has led to a sentiment that Nintendo is finally being taken seriously in the broader gaming landscape.
Rating the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, plus which games were missingThe June 2026 Nintendo Direct presentation showcased a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Kingdom Hearts 4 and its predecessors on Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. The broadcast also featured new titles like The Duskbloods and Xenoblade Genesis, along with DLC for Pokemon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza, and updates for various other games. However, notable absences included anticipated titles like Super Smash Bros. and a new Animal Crossing, leading to mixed reactions from fans.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 13 – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Persona 5 Royal & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for June 13, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features discounts on numerous titles including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Persona 5 Royal.
Games Inbox: When will the Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake be shown again?Readers discuss the Nintendo Switch 2's launch lineup and pricing, with some hoping for a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake to justify a purchase. Other topics include the definition of 'roguelike' and 'roguelite' games, and potential new business models for consoles, such as installment payments.
Are Games Getting Longer? The 2026 Data | TAGAnalysis of game length data from 2010-2026 reveals a significant increase in typical playthrough times, with the median notable release growing from approximately 16 hours to 25-27 hours. This trend is attributed to the prevalence of open-world design, marketing emphasis on content hours, and the influence of live-service models, leading to a decline in shorter, finishable games and contributing to player backlog guilt.
Metaphor: ReFantazio comes to the Nintendo Switch 2 — MP3s & NPCsMetaphor: ReFantazio is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12. The acclaimed fantasy RPG, which has already sold one million copies and won three awards at The Game Awards, including Best Role-Playing Game, will launch this fall. The game's story follows the protagonist's journey to break a curse and participate in a royal tournament for the throne in the United Kingdom of Euchronia.