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Tokyo Valkyries launches July 9
The roguelite deckbuilder Tokyo Valkyries is set to launch on July 9 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, priced at $22.99. Developed by qureate, the game features turn-based card combat where players strategize to defend Tokyo from an invading Underworld. It will support multiple languages including English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Square Enix finally announced the one Final Fantasy game I've wanted for 8 years
The 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.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Gets New Trailer and Demo for Nintendo Switch Systems
A demo for Digimon Story Time Stranger is now available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems, allowing players to transfer their progress to the full game launching July 10. The RPG features strategic turn-based combat, monster taming, and a story that spans across time and worlds.
Nintendo Direct June 2026 - trailers for The Duskbloods, Fire Emblem, and more
The June Nintendo Direct showcased several new and upcoming titles, including a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a new Xenoblade entry, and Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave received a release date, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort was announced. Third-party titles like Stellar Blade and Devil May Cry 5 were also featured for the Switch 2.
We're getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game, and it's based on the now-shuttered mobile title Brave Exvius
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D Final Fantasy game, set to release on October 22nd for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game adapts the story of the now-shuttered mobile title Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, rebuilding and reimagining its narrative with new elements, a new turn-based combat system, and classic Final Fantasy features like chocobos and airships.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Finally Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 This Month
Toby Fox announced that Deltarune Chapter 5 will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 24th. The upcoming chapter will be a free update for all owners and features the series' signature writing and bullet hell turn-based battles. A trailer also teased that Chapter 6 is already in development.
Final Fantasy Resonance brings an all new HD-2D game with classic turn-based action
Final 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.
Nintendo Just Revealed A New HD-2D Final Fantasy Game Is On The Way
Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D title inspired by the first season of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius. The game is set to release on October 22 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2. It will feature a new turn-based combat system, an overworld, and a collection system for 'Visions' that unlock new jobs.
Final Fantasy Resonance Returns To Turn-Based Battles With HD-2D Visuals
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance, a new entry in the series featuring HD-2D visuals and traditional turn-based battles. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, and will include classic characters from the franchise as recruitable "visions".
HD-2D Final Fantasy Resonance comes to Switch and Switch 2 in October
Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D style Final Fantasy game with refined turn-based combat, has been announced for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It is set to launch on October 22, 2026. The article also mentions a restock of the physical Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
Final Fantasy Resonance Revealed, A New HD-2D Turn-Based RPG Coming This Year
Final Fantasy Resonance has been revealed as a new HD-2D turn-based RPG set to launch in October. This marks the first entry in the series to utilize the HD-2D graphical style.
Final Fantasy Resonance announced
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D installment in the series, set to launch on October 22nd for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The game features cinematic pixel art, strategic turn-based battles, and the ability to summon 'Visions' of past Final Fantasy characters.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Sets September 2026 Release
Nintendo revealed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, announcing a September 17, 2026 release date for the Nintendo Switch 2. The upcoming strategy RPG will feature a dynamic turn-based combat system, expanded from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and will be available in a special edition. The game is set in the Dagdan Empire and centers around four heroes battling in an arena, with influences from Roman and Greek mythology.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave release date set adds yet another RPG to September, and its new trailer is just for…
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is set to launch on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch, as revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation. The upcoming strategy RPG from Intelligent Systems will feature turn-based combat, social simulation elements within a city, and a deadline system for objectives. A collector's edition, the Dagdan Collection, has also been announced.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches September 17
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on September 17, with publisher Nintendo and developer Intelligent Systems announcing pricing for digital and physical editions, as well as a special "Dagdan Collection" edition. The game will feature four playable heroes in a time-traveling saga set in the Dagdan Empire, where players compete in the Heroic Games while preparing their forces through exploration and training.
Cassette Beasts 2002 is the sequel to 2023's monster-collecting RPG, and it's coming to PC and consoles with multiplayer from the get-go
Bytten Studio has announced Cassette Beasts 2002, the sequel to their 2023 monster-collecting RPG. The new title will feature a 21st-century London setting, cross-platform multiplayer at launch, and over 57,000 fusion forms. It is planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, with publisher Raw Fury promising more details soon.
Sea of Remnants Preview – A Puppet’s Life for Me
Sea of Remnants is a visually distinctive pirate gacha game featuring puppet characters and a unique style. While the ship combat's aiming mechanics need refinement, the turn-based combat system with its slot machine-like mechanic is engaging. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC later this year.
Persona 6: Everything we know about the new JRPG
Persona 6 has been officially revealed by Atlus with a teaser trailer shown at the Summer Game Fest 2026 Xbox showcase. The upcoming JRPG is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass, though a release date has not yet been announced. While gameplay details are scarce, it is expected to follow the series' tradition of blending social simulation elements with turn-based combat and dungeon crawling.
Persona 6 announced
Atlus has officially announced Persona 6, the next installment in the acclaimed RPG series. The game is in development for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, though a release date has not yet been revealed. Persona 6 promises a new standalone story with a fresh cast, blending daily life simulation with supernatural adventures.
Forget Saving The World – Isekai Villain Wants You To Rule It
Isekai Villain, a new JRPG from KEMCO and Exe Create, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game puts players in the role of a minor villain who must defy their predetermined fate to survive and gain power. It features pixel art, turn-based combat with strategic elements, and base-building mechanics.
