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In this episode, we share first impressions of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies and the Prologue Demo for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, while looking forward to Summer announcement season. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:52 - Zero Parades: For Dead Spies 22:53 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales - Prologue Demo 41:13 - Ace Combat 4, Ace Combat 5, Ace Combat 0 1:01:27 - Article Shout-out: Zero Parades Review, Adventures of Elliot Preview/Interview, Tales of Arise Switch...
In this episode, we review Starbites, share impressions of Esoteric Ebb, and discuss the news of the week. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:56 - Starbites 37:35 - Esoteric Ebb 59:47 - Steam Controller impressions 1:09:49 - Article shout-outs: Mina the Hollower interview, PlayStation 5 Pro evergreen feature 1:23:16 - The Legend of Zelda date change 1:25:22 - Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok reveals Fraux and Fediel as playable characters, summons, and more 1:31:41 - Zero Parades: For Dea...
In this episode, we review new expansions to Diablo IV, Starfield, and Super Robot Wars Y. We also take a look at Magical Princess, and discuss news of the week. MP3 Download // Podcast RSS Feed // iTunes Feed // Spotify Feed // YouTube Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction (and Steam Controller anecdotes) 7:48 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred 32:46 - Magical Princess 48:50 - Super Robot Wars Y expansion 1:08:45 - Starfield: Terran Armada expansion 1:16:39 - Article shout-outs: Crimson Desert Review, Square...
In this episode, we review Neverness to Everness & Saros, James is back from FFXIV Fan Fest, and discuss RPG news going into May. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - James at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 29:33 - Neverness to Everness 1:10:29 - Saros 1:25:00 - Article shout-out: Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Steam Deck Early Access Impressions, Recommended Settings, & Multiplayer 1:31:09 - Article shout-out: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth interview and demo 1:41:42 - Article shout-outs:...
In this episode, we review Vampire Crawlers & Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, dive into the announcement of Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, and discuss news out of Indie Live Expo. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:06 - Vampire Crawlers 38:03 - Dragon Quest Smash/Grow 1:06:17 - Article Shout-outs: Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Review, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review-in-Progress 1:13:21 - Article Shout-outs: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn preview/interview, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Interview 1:16:58 -...
The Tetracast dives into diverse RPGs, with Hayes reviewing Capcom's experimental Pragmata and Bryan exploring the classic Gothic. Josh provides hands-on impressions of the gacha-driven Mongil: Star Dive, while Mikhail covers the food-themed JRPG Dosa Divas. The episode also features major news, including the unexpected port of Xenosaga: Pied Piper, new game modes for Hades II, and Wild Arms 4 joining PlayStation Plus, alongside updates on Final Fantasy XIV and various indie titles.
The Tetracast delves into the mixed reception of The Weeping Swan's dark story and Starfield's latest updates, including Bryan's frustrating DLC experience and Mikhail's positive impressions of new features. The hosts examine Crimson Desert's unprecedented pace of post-launch changes, discussing their impact on original vision and developer sustainability. The episode further explores game previews from PAX East, the controversy around Mongil Star Dive's male character policy, Level-5's new announcements and CEO's generative AI advocacy, and diverse indie titles from the Triple-i Showcase, rounding out with upcoming RPG releases.
In this episode, Adam revisits Tales of Xillia Remastered, Josh has put 100+ hours into StarSavior, we wrap up lingering previews & interviews from GDC 2026, and discuss RPG news going into April. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:34 - Tales of Xillia Remastered 31:00 - Ufotable and Production I.G. to celebrate Tales Of 30th Anniversary with a new concert and anime illustrations 36:16 - StarSavior 1:08:15 - Mikhail’s PS5 Pro Stuff 1:16:31 - Adam’s GDC Preview: Never’s End 1:24:08 - Adam’s GDC...
In this episode, we review Aether & Iron, check out Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, discuss all the news from the Xbox Partner Preview, and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:22 - Aether & Iron 33:55 - Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy 1:05:36 - State of Square Enix mobile RPGs 1:13:14 - Article shout-out: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age platform comparison 1:21:11 - Article shout-out: Kena: Bridge of Spirits review 1:31:50 - Article shout-out: Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection re...
In this episode, Adam & James recount their experiences at GDC 2026, plus we review Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection & GreedFall: The Dying World. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:55 - Adam and James at GDC 2026 57:12 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection 1:24:28 - GreedFall: The Dying World 1:51:54 - Article Shout-out: Stupid Never Dies Preview 2:02:44 - Article Shout-out: Inon Zur interview 2:08:42 - Falcom Corner: New Dragon Slayer, Kyoto Xanadu release date, end ...
In this episode, we check out Pokémon Pokopia and the early access release of Slay the Spire 2, alongside a new Sword Art Online RPG and industry news ahead of GDC 2026. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - Slay the Spire 2 28:52 - Pokémon Pokopia 42:56 - Article shout-out: Code Vein 2 review 49:15 - Article shout-out: Vultures: Scavengers of Death interview 50:52 - Mega Man Star Force interview and preview 57:59 - Echoes of Aincrad is a new Sword Art Online action RPG releasing on July 10 1:11...
In this episode, we review Resident Evil Requiem, discuss the announcement of Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:24 - Resident Evil Requiem 32:00 - Steam Next Fest - Withering Realms, Dungeons of Dusk, Vampire Crawlers 38:57 - Article Shoutout: New Blood Interactive’s Dave Oshry Interview on Dungeons of Dusk 49:00 - Article Shoutout: Towerborne Review and Towerborne Interview 51:05 - Article Shoutout: Tales of Berseria Remastered Impressions 57:23 - Artic...
In the episode, we review Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse & Ys X: Proud Nordics, celebrate the announcement of .hack//Z.E.R.O, and discuss news surrounding Bluepoint Games and Xbox. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:26 - Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse 28:25 - Ys X: Proud Nordics 1:05:46 - Article shout-out: Avowed Interview, PS5 impressions 1:16:41 - Article shout-out: People of Note brings a melodic twist to the classic Final Fantasy formula 1:18:15 - Article shout-out: No Sleep For...
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:09 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties 1:49:58 - Article Shoutout: Yasunori Nishiki Interview 1:55:36 - Article Shoutout: Monster Hunster Stories 3: Twisted Reflection preview features 2:05:28 - Konami reveals action RPG Rev. NOiR for PlayStation 5 2:10:26 - Castlevania: Belmont's ...
In this episode, we review Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Nioh 3, and we discuss all the news out of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 53:46 - Nioh 3 1:19:47 - Article Shoutouts: Shinra Archeology Cut Interview, Dosa Divas interview 1:30:47 - Kyoto Xanadu releases for Switch 1&2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in Summer 2026 1:39:38 - Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse launches February 19 for Switch, Steam, iOS, and A...
In this episode, we review Code Vein II, check out the Nioh 3 demo, and discuss the latest RPG news, including Utawarerumono, Crimson Desert, and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Code Vein II 36:39 - Nioh 3 Demo/Preview 1:07:45 - Dispatch final thoughts from Mikhail 1:13:47 - Article Shoutout: Steel Century Groove Review 1:15:26 - Article Shoutout: Persona 3 Reload Platform Comparison 1:16:44 - Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered launches worldwide on May 27 via Steam 1:25:43...
In this episode, we review Arknights: Endfield, discuss Dispatch, and check out announcements made at the Xbox Developer Direct. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:04 - Arknights: Endfield 44:17 - Dispatch 52:25 - Article Shoutout: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Interview 1:00:43 - Final Fantasy VII Remake on Nintendo Switch II 1:06:56 - Fable from Playground Games launches Autumn 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC 1:15:50 - Beast of Reincarnation showcases new gameplay at Xbox Developer Direct 1:...
In this episode, we review Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes DLC, examine the English release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, preview Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:54 - Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes 43:38 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon 1:08:28 - Article shoutout: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties preview 1:11:38 - Article shoutout: Nintendo Switch 2 reviews for System Shock (2...
In our first episode of the year, we look back at the backlog games we've played over break and all the news in the last month. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and end-of-year show/site notes 2:05 - Adam’s Backlog: Tales of Phantasia: Cross Edition 10:29 - Bryan’s Backlog: Octopath Traveler 0, Rise of the Ronin 12:00 - Josh’s Backlog: Kara no Shoujo trilogy, Warriors Abyss, Vital Shell, To Be Hero X 23:21 - James’ Backlog: Final Fantasy XIV, 2022 Square Enix RPGs 28:11 - Mikhail’s Backlog: The Hu...
From new franchises to big sequels to impressive remakes, there was a large variety of role-playing games released this year. From that list, here are our favorites from 2025. Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions and Outline 8:06 - Best Remaster or Re-release 1:14:35 - Best Writing or Storytelling 2:22:35 - Best Artwork 3:07:39 - Best Design & Immersion 4:18:40 - Best Music 4:55:53 - RPG of the Year top Ten 5:49:43 - RPG of the Year 2025 6:26:14 - Thank You and Sign Off...
In this week's episode, we review Octopath Traveler 0, talk Inazuma Eleven, Romancing SaGa, GenAI, and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and end-of-year show/site notes 6:45 - Octopath Traveler 0 1:03:42 - Staff holiday video game plans 1:16:18 - Article Shout-outs: Inazuma Eleven, Let it Die: Inferno Review, GenAI discussion 1:44:59 - Article Shout-out: Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered International 1:54:35 - Article Shout-out: Ys VS Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Interview 2:02:...
In this week's episode, we review Demonschool, check out Sektori, and return to both The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy & Road to Empress. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:36 - Thanksgiving 6:13 - Programming notes going into 2026 8:01 - Demonschool 33:00 - Sektori 45:32 - The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 56:25 - Road to Empress 1:16:56 - Magical Girl’s Witch Trial 1:27:38 - SacriFire open playtest set for January 2026 1:29:47 - Tsurugihime launches in Early Access in 2026 1:33:13 ...
In this week's episode, we preview Nioh 3, return to The Outer Worlds 2, check in on Guild Wars 2, and discuss the news of the week. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:53 - Nioh 3 Preview 44:13 - The Outer Worlds 2 1:02:38 - Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity 1:24:48 - Birdcage 1:47:18 - Article shout-outs: Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake scored review, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Preview, Demonschool review, Quartet review 1:58:50 - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has sold more than 500,000 copies...
In this week's episode, we review Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and discuss the newly revealed Steam hardware announcements. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:56 - Inazuma: Victory Road 1:09:27 - Article Shoutouts: Octopath Traveler Zero, Atelier Ryza Trilogy DX, Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Switch 2 1:27:41 - New Steam Hardware announcements 2:03:52 - Horizon Steel Frontiers is a new MMORPG coming to PC and mobile 2:09:08 - Dynasty Warriors: Origins Visions of Four Heroes DLC revealed with pre-orders now l...
In this week's episode, we review Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and Aeruta. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:41 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 40:25 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 1:19:17 - Aeruta 1:34:57 - Tales of Xillia Remastered 1:47:51 - Square Enix AI and Layoff news 1:56:39 - Amazon Game Studios announces the end of content updates for New World: Aeternum 2:05:02 - Article Shout-out: Blue Protocol: Star Resonance 2:08:48 -...
In this week's episode, we review Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Stray Children, and Duet Night Abyss. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18874-tetracast-418-burger-burger-burger-fries Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 40:33 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and general Dragon Quest tangent 1:08:41 - Stray Children 1:31:13 - Duet Night Abyss 2:12:55 - Tales of Xillia Remastered programming note 2:14:26 - Sci-fi dungeon crawler Descent of Lunaris set to re...
In this week's episode, we review The Outer Worlds 2 and preview Fantasy Maiden Wars. We also discuss newly announced Switch 2 RPGs, Fallout series updates, and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:29 - The Outer Worlds 2 1:01:40 - Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dreams of the Stray Dreamer 1:25:27 - Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 1:32:48 - RPGs coming to Switch 2: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, System Shock (2023). Not coming: Gothic 1 Remake 1:38:37 - Fallout updates: Fal...
In this week's episode, we review Pokemon Legends Z-A and Dark Deity II , as well as take a look at Steam Next Fest demos. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:21 - Pokemon Legends Z-A 54:33 - Steam Next Fest Demos: Ghost Vanguard, Skate Story, Nighthawks, Birdcage, Hell Maiden, Homura Hime, Shadow of the Road 1:03:15 - Dark Deity II 1:19:02 - Article shout-out: Final Fantasy XIV & Monster Hunter Wilds Interview 1:20:51 - Article shout-out: Pokemon Legends Z-A Switch and Switch 2 comparison 1:23...
In this week's episode, we review Absolum & Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, preview Dark Auction, and discuss the latest RPG news. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18684-tetracast-415-i-need-someone-to-explain-time-tra Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:41 - Absolum 22:07 - Steam Next Fest - Dark Auction 32:03 - Article shout-out: Aether & Iron Interview 34:00 - Article shout-outs: Let it Die: Inferno Preview, Metaphor ReFantazio Anniversary event 43:24 - Article shout-outs: Squ...
