Articles by Kite Stenbuck

Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata talks leaving Square Enix - and those cancelled DLCs
Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata talks leaving Square Enix - and those cancelled DLCs

FF15's director breaks his silence on his unceremonious departure from Square Enix, expresses disappointment at the cancelled DLCs, and outlines the lessons learned and goals for his new studio.

news by Alex Donaldson and Kite Stenbuck on 04 December, 2023

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island will have gigantic protagonist and enemies
Nippon Ichi Software announces roguelike strategy RPG Bar Stella Abyss, set to release on February 29 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch
Nihon Falcom will release a new Trails entry by September 2024
Nihon Falcom will release a new Trails entry by September 2024

The company will also release one more self-developed Switch port in addition to Trails Through Daybreak.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 10 November, 2023

Touhou Spell Carnival launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2024
Touhou Spell Carnival launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2024

The platforms for the Compile Heart-published Touhou tactical RPG are finally known.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 09 November, 2023

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Upheaval in Jingxiang releases on December 12, Nioh 2 crossover mission is out now
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Upheaval in Jingxiang releases on December 12, Nioh 2 crossover mission is out now

The Nioh mission lets you fight the game's first boss and obtain the mascot's headgear.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 09 November, 2023

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island new quality of life features revealed
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island new quality of life features revealed

There will be enough information on the screen to help players progress smoothly.

news by Kite Stenbuck and Adam Vitale on 07 November, 2023

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak for Nintendo Switch releases in Japan on February 15, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak for Nintendo Switch releases in Japan on February 15, 2024

This is the first mainline Trails Switch port that Nihon Falcom does by themselves without having to rely on NIS America.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 02 November, 2023

Koei Tecmo teases a crossover between Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Nioh 2
Koei Tecmo teases a crossover between Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Nioh 2

The Wo Long protagonist will be Freed From This Mortal Coil.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 02 November, 2023

Fate/Samurai Remnant future update will unlock more playable Servants for Battle Recollections
Fate/Samurai Remnant future update will unlock more playable Servants for Battle Recollections

The update will also add two new difficulty levels.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 26 October, 2023

SINoALICE Japanese version will shut down on January 15, 2024
SINoALICE Japanese version will shut down on January 15, 2024

With the last bastion also set to fall, Yoko Taro's original mobile game will soon be no more.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 26 October, 2023

Fate/Samurai Remnant team trailers mark the countdown to the game's release
Fate/Samurai Remnant team trailers mark the countdown to the game's release

The videos are getting uploaded daily, and we'll also update this article accordingly.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 27 September, 2023

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn's new character Nazamil will not be playable
Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn's new character Nazamil will not be playable

The game's TGS 2023 stream also revealed bonus resources for base game players who are starting the expansion.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 23 September, 2023

Fate/Samurai Remnant TGS 2023 show confirms that other Main Servants will be playable in Side Episodes
Fate/Samurai Remnant TGS 2023 show confirms that other Main Servants will be playable in Side Episodes

The side episodes will also let you view the backstories of other Masters and Servants.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 21 September, 2023

Dragon's Dogma 2 starting vocations and travel system revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 starting vocations and travel system revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2023

You can ride on an oxcart to rest your legs and even skip some time.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 21 September, 2023

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Conqueror of Jiangdong DLC trailer highlights Sun Ce's rivals
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Conqueror of Jiangdong DLC trailer highlights Sun Ce's rivals

Get ready to face off against Gan Ning and Taishi Ci.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 21 September, 2023

Persona 3 Reload 3rd Trailer re-introduces the antagonistic group Strega
Persona 3 Reload 3rd Trailer re-introduces the antagonistic group Strega

The remake will also add new episodes focusing on these villains.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 20 September, 2023

Fate/Samurai Remnant Interview: Director Ryota Matsushita answers why Jeanne Alter walks the streets of Edo
Fate/Samurai Remnant Interview: Director Ryota Matsushita answers why Jeanne Alter walks the streets of Edo

Chatting about Grail Wars, popular Servants, and how cute Saber is.

interview by Josh Torres, Kite Stenbuck, and Josh Tolentino on 19 September, 2023

Tokyo Game Show 2023 - List of expected RPG-related live streams
Tokyo Game Show 2023 - List of expected RPG-related live streams

Various RPGs like DecaPolice, Fate/Samurai Remnant, and Dragon's Dogma II are slated to appear here.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 18 September, 2023

Square Enix reveals Tokyo Game Show 2023 title lineup and stream schedule
Square Enix reveals Tokyo Game Show 2023 title lineup and stream schedule

There will be a specific focus on Infinity Strash, Dragon Quest Monsters 3, and the Star Ocean 2 remake.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 14 September, 2023

Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn expansion releases on November 9
Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn expansion releases on November 9

The new tale will take place a year after the original story.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 14 September, 2023

Shiren the Wanderer 6 launches for Switch in Japan and East Asia on January 25, 2024
Shiren the Wanderer 6 launches for Switch in Japan and East Asia on January 25, 2024

The new 3D Shiren game was revealed exclusively in the Japanese Nintendo Direct.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 14 September, 2023

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has over 1 million units sold worldwide
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has over 1 million units sold worldwide

The mech strategy adventure game has finally reached the major milestone.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 31 August, 2023

Koei Tecmo's TGS 2023 booth will focus on Fate/Samurai Remnant and Atelier Resleriana
Koei Tecmo's TGS 2023 booth will focus on Fate/Samurai Remnant and Atelier Resleriana

Unless there are future additions, the booth will only feature demos of Fate/Samurai Remnant.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 29 August, 2023

Fate/Samurai Remnant Third Trailer shows more gameplay interface
Fate/Samurai Remnant Third Trailer shows more gameplay interface

Parts of the protagonist's swords can be changed & upgraded to improve his combat stats.

news by Kite Stenbuck on 29 August, 2023

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