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The Best SNES RPG You Likely Never Played Is Getting A Modern Re-release
The Super Nintendo action RPG Terranigma, previously only released in Europe and Japan, is getting a global re-release in early 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Published by Clear River Games in cooperation with Square Enix, this re-release aims to bring upgrades and bonus features to the 1996 title. Terranigma follows the story of Ark on a quest to revive the world and humanity.
Three Square Enix RPGs That Made the PlayStation 2 What It Was
This article highlights three key Square Enix role-playing games that defined the PlayStation 2 era: Kingdom Hearts 2, Final Fantasy 10, and Dragon Quest 8. These titles represented significant technical and narrative advancements for the company and the genre, with many remaining accessible through remasters and remakes.
Rumour: Persona 6 Release Is Way Closer Than Most People Think
A 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.
Translator claims to have started on Persona 6 translation before January 2026
A translator working on Persona 6 claims to have begun localization efforts before January 2026, suggesting rapid development progress at Atlus. The upcoming JRPG was recently revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase.
Undertale's Toby Fox doesn't want to do translations in languages he doesn't speak: "I want it to…
Undertale and Deltarune developer Toby Fox has stated he will only approve official game translations for languages he speaks himself, citing a desire to maintain his vision. While acknowledging fan frustration, he expressed happiness for unofficial fan translations and emphasized that his stance is not due to a grudge against other countries.
Toby Fox explains why Undertale and Deltarune are only in English and Japanese without more translations
Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune, has explained that his games are currently only available in English and Japanese due to the complexities of translation. He worked with translators Keiko Fuchicho and 8-4 for the Japanese versions of both titles.
"If I release something official, I want it to match my vision" - Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox explains why no translations other than Japanese have happened
Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune, explained his reasoning for the lack of official translations beyond Japanese. He stated that he wants any official release to perfectly match his vision, which he can only guarantee for languages he understands or works on closely with translators. While unofficial translations exist, Fox is hesitant to approve official ones without his direct oversight.
