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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Preview
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new Japanese RPG from Square Enix that blends retro sprite aesthetics with modern Unreal Engine visuals. The preview highlights a story involving a kingdom in peril, a magical princess, and time travel, with combat described as engaging and similar to top-down Zelda titles. The game is set to release on June 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch, with a Prologue Demo currently available.
Japanese-style sci-fi fantasy Gravastar revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Studio Atma has revealed Gravastar, a Japanese-style turn-based RPG with a sci-fi fantasy setting, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a unique conditional turn-based battle system inspired by fighting games and a story-driven campaign. Further details on the launch timing will be announced later.
Atari acquires the rights to five Wizardry titles
Atari has acquired the exclusive rights to the first five Wizardry games and their intellectual property. The company, under CEO Wade Rosen, aims to become a leading preservationist publisher by bringing these classic Japanese RPGs back to market through digital and physical releases, remasters, collections, and new titles. This acquisition follows Atari's previous purchase of the rights to Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 and its acquisition of preservation studio Digital Eclipse.
PS2 RPGs Overshadowed by Final Fantasy That Need Remakes
The PlayStation 2 era is highlighted as a golden age for Japanese RPGs, with many excellent titles released. The article suggests that some of these games, overshadowed by the Final Fantasy series, are deserving of remakes.
The 10 Best PlayStation 1 Games on Nintendo Switch – SwitchArcade Special – TouchArcade
This article lists ten of the best PlayStation 1 games available on the Nintendo Switch, covering a range of genres including RPGs and platformers. Titles like Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and Grandia are highlighted for their enduring quality and availability on modern platforms.
Trails, Ys Dev Falcom Celebrates 45th Anniversary, Announces New Dragon Slayer Project
Nihon Falcom is celebrating its 45th anniversary and has announced a new project in the Dragon Slayer series. The Dragon Slayer franchise is considered foundational to Falcom's library and the Japanese RPG genre. The new title is confirmed for consoles, with further details to be revealed.
