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13 years after raising $1 million on Kickstarter, dev of infamous JRPG breaks silence to say work will continue through…After 13 years and $1 million raised on Kickstarter, the developer of the JRPG Project Phoenix has broken their silence to explain the prolonged development. Game director Hiroaki Yura apologized for the lack of updates, citing personal issues and the departure of a key programmer as reasons for the delays. He stated that the project is still alive and being funded by other studios he has built, with a new Discord server planned for more frequent communication.
Final Fantasy May Get Traditional Games if the Idea “Truly Resonates” With Fans, Says Square EnixSquare Enix is considering traditional remakes of older Final Fantasy titles if they resonate with fans, following the HD-2D remake of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The company aims to balance market trends with player expectations, assessing which games would benefit from modern mechanics or complete remakes. This approach contrasts with the high-budget, open-world style of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.
Square Enix just kicked off its biggest Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale ever with massive discounts for Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, moreSquare Enix has launched its largest-ever sale on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, featuring significant discounts on numerous titles. Games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and Octopath Traveler are available at new low prices. The sale includes titles for both current Nintendo Switch models and the upcoming Switch 2, with discounts lasting until July 17, 2026.
From PS5 to Switch 2, Best Buy's 4th of July sale has some Prime Day-beaters in its rosterBest Buy's 4th of July sale features significant discounts on gaming hardware and select titles, including deals on PlayStation 5 games, Nintendo Switch bundles, and Xbox controllers. Notable offers include the Corsair Galleon 100 SD gaming keyboard and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset, with savings also available on gaming laptops and PCs.- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales ReleasedSquare Enix and Claytechworks have released The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for PC and consoles. This 2.5D action-adventure game comes from the developers behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT.
Following Summer Game Fest, Gothic Remake is the standout new release in June 2026June 2026 will see the release of several notable games, with Gothic Remake leading the pack. Developed by Alkimia Interactive, this action RPG remake of the 2001 classic features modernized controls and expanded features. Other significant releases include Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliott: Millennium Tales, a new action RPG from Team Asano, and IO Interactive's 007: First Light, a James Bond action game. The article also highlights recent releases like Forza Horizon 6 and mentions potential upcoming titles such as Guild Wars 3 and Resident Evil Veronica.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – The Next Great HD-2D Adventure?The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG from Claytechworks and Square Enix, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a unique HD-2D visual style, real-time combat, and a story spanning a thousand years, differentiating itself from previous titles like Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default.
Recension – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action RPG from Team Asano that evokes classic Japanese adventure games with its HD-2D visuals and evocative soundtrack. While the story involves time travel across four eras and the combat system shines on harder difficulties, the narrative can feel thin and some side quests are mere padding. Despite its flaws, the game's charm, world-building, and sense of adventure make it an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the genre's golden age.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review - Partners in timeThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a 2D-HD action RPG for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, developed by Square Enix and Clay Tech Works. While it features satisfying combat, a deep Magicite upgrade system, and gorgeous visuals inspired by The Legend of Zelda and Chrono Trigger, its narrative and world design fall short, with ages feeling too similar and the true ending's requirements being unclear.
Review: The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2) - An Emotional Journey Through Space And TimeThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new HD-2D action RPG from Square Enix that successfully blends real-time combat with its signature art style. The game features a time-spanning narrative where player actions in the past affect the future, leading to an emotional conclusion. Despite some performance issues on the Nintendo Switch, particularly with loading times and lag, the game offers engaging combat, rewarding exploration, and a visually stunning presentation.
The Adventures of Elliot review: Adventurer of TimeThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action-RPG that deviates from developer Team Asano's usual turn-based style, drawing inspiration from classics like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. While the game features a captivating story with time-travel mechanics and an engaging hero, it is hampered by a complex Magicite system and an overly talkative companion character. The game is set to release on June 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy Resonance lead says games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are leading a turn-based resurgence because "creators who grew up playing JRPGs" are now making them themselvesFinal Fantasy Resonance director Hiroto Furuya believes the resurgence of turn-based RPGs is driven by creators who grew up playing JRPGs and are now making games themselves. He points to titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Baldur's Gate 3 as examples of this trend, suggesting a broader movement to revisit and rework nostalgic gaming experiences.
This week in PC games: a trio of surreal shooters, a big Stellaris expansion, and a new RPG from Octopath Traveller devsThis week's PC gaming releases include the Stellaris expansion Nomads, the RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales from Octopath Traveller developers, and the early access FPS goblinAmerica. Other notable titles are the drill-based horror game Mole, the R-Type Tactics collection, and the otome visual novel Mythic Love: Iberian Legends.
Final Fantasy Resonance is almost my dream FF game, but its link to Square Enix's mobile games leaves me coldFinal Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D adaptation of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius by Team Asano, is met with mixed feelings. While the prospect of a console-quality RPG based on classic Final Fantasy titles is exciting, its direct link to the gacha mechanics and mobile game structure of Brave Exvius leaves the author feeling apprehensive due to past negative experiences with Square Enix's mobile titles. However, the success of Octopath Traveler 0, also an adaptation of a mobile game, offers a glimmer of hope that Resonance can overcome its origins.
"Too good to become unplayable": Final Fantasy Resonance exists because a JRPG veteran was "frustrated" players ignored their game the first timeProducer Keisuke Nakashima revealed that Final Fantasy Resonance is being developed to give the "too good to become unplayable" mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius a second life on consoles. Nakashima expressed frustration that players previously ignored Brave Exvius due to its mobile platform. The upcoming JRPG, developed by the team behind Octopath Traveler, aims to capture the classic Final Fantasy feel and may also serve to preserve the experience of Brave Exvius, which has since ended service.
In a big win for JRPG sickos, Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy Resonance is being made by the team behind Octopath Traveler and more, if the HD-2D art style didn't already give it awaySquare Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Resonance is being developed by Team Asano, the studio behind Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, featuring their signature HD-2D art style. Producer Keisuke Nakashima estimates the JRPG will take 30-40 hours to complete, with completionists spending up to 80 hours. The game is set to release on October 22.- Square-Enix Should Resurrect Its Graveyard Of Mobile Games After Final Fantasy ResonanceSquare Enix's announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D remake of the mobile game Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, highlights the potential for reviving its numerous shut-down mobile titles. The article argues that the company should consider repurposing its entire mobile catalog, including games like Chaos Rings and Demon's Score, into offline console and PC experiences to preserve their legacies and reach new audiences. This discussion is framed against the backdrop of fan-led revival efforts for games like Nier Re[in]carnation and differing views on game preservation.
- Square Enix finally announced the one Final Fantasy game I've wanted for 8 yearsThe author expresses excitement for Final Fantasy Resonance, a new turn-based JRPG utilizing the HD-2D style, which is set to release on October 22 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox Series X. This title, based on the Brave Exvius side game but retooled as a complete package, is preferred over the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth due to its fresh approach and aesthetic.
Final Fantasy Resonance brings an all new HD-2D game with classic turn-based actionFinal Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D entry in the series, has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC, launching on October 22. The game features turn-based combat in the world of Lapis, where players control the knight Rain and can summon iconic Final Fantasy characters like Cloud Strife to aid them.
Final Fantasy Resonance announced, "the first Final Fantasy game in HD-2D" as Square Enix continues to keep…Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first Final Fantasy game to utilize the HD-2D art style, set to release on October 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The game is based on the first story arc of the mobile RPG Final Fantasy Brave Exvius but has been rebuilt as a full-fledged console experience with turn-based battles and recurring characters.