It's another episode of the Tetracast, RPG Site's weekly podcast!
In this episode, we dive deep into Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide, & Broken Roads. Plus, the reveal of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and a lot more:
Hiromi Tsuru, who voiced characters such as Reina from Yakuza, Naomi Hunter from Metal Gear Solid, Bulma from Dragon Ball, Ukyo Kuonji from Ranma 1/2, and far more, has passed away at the age of 57. RIP.
Billy Kametz, the voice actor for Ferdinand in Fire Emblem Three Houses, Dr. Takuto Maruki in Persona 5 Royal, and many other video game and anime roles has passed away at the age of 35. May he rest in peace.
Happy Birthday to legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu, born on this day in 1959. Famed for the likes of Rad Racer, Lost Odyssey, Lord of Arcana... and some series called Final Fantasy, among others.
Chrono Trigger first released on this day in 1995. A collaborative project between the 'dream team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy, lower right), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest, top right)) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, left). Arguably one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
Chrono Trigger first released on this day in 1995. A collaborative project between the 'dream team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy, lower right), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest, top right)) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, left). Arguably one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
Fire Emblem Awakening first released in North America on this day in 2013. During development, Nintendo warned its team that the game must sell well or the Fire Emblem series might no longer continue. It was hugely successful and reinvigorated the series.
A leak from Atlus released the trailer for Persona 3 Reload early. The game is a current-generation remake of 2006's Persona 3, and appears to be headed for an early 2024 release window:
Atlus has officially announced the release platforms for Persona 3 Reload & Persona 5 Tactica.
Persona 5 Tactica will release on November 17 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, & Steam.
Persona 3 Reload will release in Early 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, & Steam:
Fire Emblem Awakening first released on this day in 2012. It was designed as potentially the last ever Fire Emblem title, but surprise runaway success gave the series a new lease of life.
Happy Birthday to legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu, born on this day in 1959. Famed for the likes of Rad Racer, Lost Odyssey, Lord of Arcana... and some series called Final Fantasy, among others.
Neopets launched on this day back in 1999. Created by Adam Powell and Donna Williams, you created and care for digital pets while earning Neopoints and trophies while playing games.
Chrono Trigger first released on this day in 1995. A project led by the collaboration 'dream team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy, lower right), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest, top right) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, left). Arguably one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
Fire Emblem Awakening first released on this date in 2012. It was designed as potentially the last ever Fire Emblem title, but surprise runaway success gave the series a new lease on life.
We're giving away a free Final Fantasy VII Remake Deluxe Edition to a lucky someone! Just RT and follow to enter.
Winner will be chosen on April 21. North American addresses only.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a remarkable JRPG with an exceptionally well-written cast, a deeply satisfying combat system, & an amazing adventure that earns its 140+ hour runtime.
For the first time on RPG Site, a Xenoblade title receives our score of 10/10.
Square Enix has announced Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a remake of 1998's Star Ocean: The Second Story. It'll have an updated battle system, character art, and new graphical style.
It'll launch on November 2, 2023, for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC:
Fate/Grand Order's Avalon le Fae chapter is secretly one of the best stories in video games this year.
Yes it sounds ridiculous, but Josh thought so highly of it that he went to go write a heartfelt piece expressing his fascination & love for it.
Final Fantasy X first released on this day in 2001. Tidus, transported to the mysterious world of Spira, joins Yuna's pilgrimage to defeat the monster known as Sin.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia was released on this day in 2017. A 3DS remake of the Famicom title Fire Emblem Gaiden, it features dual protagonists - Alm and Celica.
Fire Emblem Awakening released in North America on this date in 2013. Developed as potentially the final ever Fire Emblem title, surprise runaway success instead gave the series a new lease on life.
Square Enix didn't release any direct screenshots of the new Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters of FF1-6 yesterday, but by examining the trailer closely we can compare the new visuals to the originals. We lay out what we've discovered in this article:
Chrono Trigger turns 25 years old today - it released on this day in 1995. Square dubbed its development leads the 'Dream Team' - Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama. Pictured, Japanese and NA cover art.
Ishizuka Unshou, a prolific voice actor who played such roles as Jet Black from Cowboy Bebop, Mr. Satan from Dragon Ball, Dojima from Persona 4, and Captain Matthews from Xenosaga, has passed away at the age of 68 from cancer. RIP.
In the world of Persona, this day ten years ago, in 2011, was the day protagonist Yu Narukami arrived in Inaba, moving to the backwater town to live with his uncle and cousin. Also, there's leftover fried rice in the fridge. Eating it does nothing.
Kingdom Hearts first released in North America twenty years ago today, in 2002. It's one of the top ten selling games for the PlayStation 2, and of course spawned a huge series of sequels, spin-offs, and remasters.
Final Fantasy VIII is 20 years old today - it first released in Japan on this day in 1999. Squall Leonhart and a band of student mercenaries embark on a journey to save the world from an evil sorceress.
This day in 2011 marks the start of Persona 4's in-game calendar, with a young student arriving in the sleepy town of Inaba to stay with his uncle for a year.
In its canon calendar today, April 9th, is the day when Persona 5 begins. Joker arrives in his new home for the next year - and in a matter of days, he'll be dragged into events beyond his imagining...
We're giving away a free Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Seasons of Warfare Edition to a lucky someone! Just RT and follow to enter.
Winner will be chosen on August 5. North American addresses only.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask released in North America on this day 20 years ago, in 2000. Skull Kid terrorizes Termina and existence itself with the moon.
Final Fantasy XII first released on this day in 2006. This beloved entry dropped random encounters and offered the dynamic ADB(Active Dimension Battle) system. It had a difficult, protracted development that started in 2000, including a change of director partway through.
Bloodborne released on this day in 2015. Set in the Gothic city of Yharnam, the world is under siege by a beast plague, which infects and transforms humans into terrifying creatures.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII first released in North America on this day in 2008. A prequel to FFVII told through the eyes of Zack Fair; it remains stranded on the PSP.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII first released in North America on this day in 2008. A prequel to FFVII told through the eyes of Zack Fair that remains stranded on the PSP.
NieR: Automata is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 6.
-Physical (reversible cover) and Digital, not a cloud version.
-Includes existing DLC and new costume DLC based on NieR Replicant & Re[in]carnation
-Automata reaches 6.5 million units sold.
Chrono Trigger first released in North America on this day in 1995, 25 years ago. With development led by the "Dream Team" of Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama, it's widely regarded as one of the best RPGs of its time.
Persona 3 first released on this date in 2006. A group of students investigate a mysterious dark tower named Tartarus using manifestations of their inner selves called Personas.
Persona 5 was released on this day in America one year ago. A group of high school students - and a cat - moonlight as the Phantom Thieves who are looking to reform society.
Kingdom Hearts II first hit stores on this day in 2005, arriving in Japan first. It'd come to North America the following March, then Europe in September.
Persona 3 FES released on this day in 2007. This director's cut version of P3 added a new playable epilogue designed to give extra closure to players. Pictured, the Japanese, North American and European covers.
Chrono Trigger first released on this day in 1995. A collaborative project between the 'dream team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball). Arguably one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
Final Fantasy IX was out on this day in America in 2000. Zidane, along with a group of thieves disguised as a theater troupe, plan a kidnapping of Princess Garnet on her sixteenth birthday.