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RPGamer Round-Up: February 15 – February 22 Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer's round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the intervening period. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed. Editorial Content Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Review Developer Compile Heart returns with another zany idea, delivery couriers as the focus of a turn-based RPG with Calamity Angels: Special Delivery . Ryan Costa finds that despite its quirky characters, some may prefer to return it to sender. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Verso’s Drafts Deep Look Clair Obscur ’s Thank You update is the latest bit of additional content for the much-lauded title. Jordan McClain finds that it offers a sweet treat for fans of the game, serving up more story context and a new candy-themed zone to explore. Adventure Corner ~ Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Square Enix returns to the supernatural with a second Paranormasight adventure. Alex Fuller finds that while it takes a slightly less dark tone than the first game, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse remains a thoroughly engaging mystery. Adventure Corner ~ Dungeons of Dreadrock Michael Baker declares that it is a stretch to call Dungeons of Dreadrock an RPG. However, it provides a quintessential product of someone who grew up alongside the genre and wanted to play with the imagery while hewing to a somewhat different genre. People of Note Demo Impression Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios’s RPG musical People of Note is set to launch this April. Alex Fuller was able to check out an early preview performance of the game’s demo. Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo Impression Take a look in a book with Ariana and the Elder Codex ’s demo, which shows off two hours of the midgame. Flipping to a random page in this adventure, Jordan McClain spots a charming chapter of Ariana’s quest to restore the world’s magic. Let Yourself Be Huge: A Reflection on Yakuza’s Spirit of Personal Liberation No series features adults with big feelings quite like Yakuza . Joseph Tingle originally came to the games for the digital tourism, but stayed around for the nearly limitless heart-wrenching (and equally heartwarming) melodrama. Major News CyberConnect2 Announces .hack//Z.E.R.O. CyberConnect2 marked its 30th anniversary by announcing a brand new .hack title is in development. .hack//Z.E.R.O. is being published and developed by the studio, with permission of IP holder Bandai Namco. Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Releasing on Switch Next Week In preparation for Pokémon ’s 30th anniversary next week, The Pokémon Company announced that the FireRed and LeafGreen remakes of the first-generation titles are heading to Switch. The company will also be airing a special Pokémon Presents. People of Note Arriving in April, Demo Released Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios revealed that turn-based RPG musical People of Note will release on PC and consoles in April. RPGamer can get a quick preview performance now through a newly-released Steam demo. WiZmans World Re;Try Out Now City Connection and Gravity have released WiZmans World Re;Try in the west. The game is available digitally on PC and all current consoles, with a physical release courtesy of Clear River Games available on PS5 and Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Switch 2 Version Nintendo has released a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition . Owners of the Switch version can purchase an upgrade pack to the Switch 2 version, which will also get a physical release in April. Slay the Spire 2 Steam Early Access Release Set for March Mega Crit announced that Slay the Spire 2 is coming to Steam Early Access in a couple of weeks. The game is expected to spend one to two years in Early Access before fully releasing. Dark RPG Annihilated Announced, Limited-Time Demo Available Developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games revealed dark story-rich RPG Annihilated . A limited-time demo is available that lets players try out the prologue of its four character routes. Bel’s Fanfare Kickstarter Campaign Underway A Kickstarter campaign for action RPG Bel’s Fanfare , which is inspired by the first 3D Zelda games, is currently underway. The campaign has already met its funding goal, with stretch goals including new side content, cosmetic items, modes, and more. Other News A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Announced Collectible Turn-Based RPG Zanerdin: The Unbound Announced Darkhaven Begins Kickstarter Campaign, Demo Available Dating & Dragons – A Love Quest Kickstarter Campaign Live Eldritch Horror Roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain Announced Roguelike Action RPG Box Knight Revealed Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu Gets Trailer, Abilities Detailed Villion: Code Opening Movie, Gameplay Details Released Kyoto Xanadu Reveals More Characters Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo Released Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Update Adds Quick Expeditions, Phantom Arena More Release Dates Dragon Is Dead Coming to Consoles in April Whispers of the Eyeless Fully Releasing in March Drova: Forsaken Kin Coming to Mobile in April Heart of the Machine Fully Releasing in March Valor of Man Releasing in March Elemental: Reforged Fully Launching in March Magical Princess Releasing in Spring, Demo Updated Fallen Tear: The Ascenion Coming to Steam Early Access in March Media and New Releases Etrange Overlord Gets Gameplay Trailer Digimon Story Time Stranger’s Third DLC Revealed Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Orion & Lumen Update Trailer Released Kingdom’s Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Reveals the Alchemist Emberville Gets New Trailer, Cast Member Reveal Altered Alma Trailer Released MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme Gets New Demo, Trailer Dark Quest Remastered Available on PC and Consoles New Release Round-Up (February 19, 2025) Podcasts RPG Backtrack 355 – Top Percentage of All Rattata It’s a double birthday bash on this week’s Backtrack. We are belatedly celebrating Pokémon Gold/Silver ’s 25th birthday and the franchise’s 30th birthday at the same time. We think this puts our podcast in the top percentage of all Pokémon podcasts! Episode 430: Rebirth 2 – Q&A Quest This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct. We also answer a wide range of questions. RPG Cast – Episode 802: “The Monster Has a Sad” Kelley learned the book was a BOOK-book. Ryan was lured in by the Bad Idea Factory. Somehow, Chris got milked and then got crabs. The post RPGamer Round-Up: February 15 – February 22 appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 22

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Gets New Trailer, Developer Walkthrough Video Capcom released two new videos for the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection . The three-minute "Go Forth" trailer gives a preview of some of the game's story elements, while a thirteen-minute developer walkthrough video with Lead Game Designer Daisuke Wakahara gives an introduction to its premise, character creation, exploration, battle tactics, egg hunting, habitat restoration, and more. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is part of the spin-off series where players control Monster Riders, those who partner up with and raise monsters. The game is set in a land with two major nations, Azuria and Vermeil, which are facing a crystal encroachment that is destroying the environment. Meanwhile, twin Skyscale Rathalos hatch, which is a supposed portent of destruction last seen from a civil war 200 years ago. Players control the heir to Azuria, who sets out to investigate the phenomena impacting the world, joined by Eleanor, the princess of Vermeil, who offers to act as a hostage. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will release for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on March 13, 2026. The post Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Gets New Trailer, Developer Walkthrough Video appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 22

Songs of Conquest: Rise Eternal DLC Releasing in March Coffee Stain Publishing and Lavapotion have announced new DLC for strategy RPG Songs of Conquest . Rise Eternal is the game's first "story tale" DLC, adding a new narrative campaign centered around Kastus Maal, fallen champion of the Loth faction. The DLC will release on March 5, 2026, and will see players undertake hand-crafted missions while commanding hordes of undead and using necromantic powers. Songs of Conquest is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The game features turn-based strategy inspired by titles such as the Heroes of Might and Magic and the Age of Wonders series. In addition to the four different faction campaigns, players can engage in skirmish battles as well as use its map editor to create their own scenarios. Songs of Conquest has previously received two DLC packs adding new factions to the game, with a third faction DLC set to be released in June 2026. [foogallery id="185480"] The post Songs of Conquest: Rise Eternal DLC Releasing in March appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 22

RPG Cast – Episode 802: “The Monster Has a Sad” Kelley learned the book was a BOOK-book. Ryan was lured in by the Bad Idea Factory. Somehow, Chris got milked and then got crabs. Question of the Week Talk Pokémon to us. Like the pricing of the red/green re-releases? What did you think would be in this Pokémon Presents? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 802: “The Monster Has a Sad” appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 21

Dark RPG Annihilated Announced, Limited-Time Demo Available Developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games have announced dark story-rich RPG Annihilated . Billed as a game where players "can only save ONE", it is in development for PC and is planned to release on Steam in summer 2026. A limited-time demo is available on Steam that lets players go through the prologue for four distinct character routes, with save progress able to be transferred to the full release. Annihilated is set after the hero's party is annihilated, with players able to save one character, though they are broken in some way with the Hero losing their words, the Mage losing their magic, the Warrior losing their body, and the Priest losing something redacted. The game features card-based battles where timed button presses play a major role. The game will include player choices with multiple endings, random events, roguelite-style dungeon crawling, and the ability for players to shatter their weapon to deal more damage. [foogallery id="185452"] The post Dark RPG Annihilated Announced, Limited-Time Demo Available appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 20

Roguelike Action RPG Box Knight Revealed We Made A Thing Studios announced its debut game, Box Knight . The game is a comedic roguelike action RPG planned to launch for PC in Q2 2026. A demo is available to try out on Steam , which lets players undertake three solo runs in an attempt to defeat the game’s first boss fight. Box Knight puts players in the role of an ordinary office worker, who after 5pm becomes the Box Knight. They wield cardboard weapons in a fight against corporate corruption as the toxic workplace turns employees into dangerous creatures. Players fight their way through various departments as they climb the office tower to eventually take on the CEO. The game will feature solo and local co-op play. [foogallery id="185435"] The post Roguelike Action RPG Box Knight Revealed appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 20

Altered Alma Trailer Released Publisher Critical Reflex and developer 2Awesome Studio released a new trailer for Altered Alma . The minute-long video shows a mixture of gameplay snippets and teases of the game's relationship aspects. It comes alongside a new update for the game's demo on Steam ahead of next week's Steam Next Fest. An action RPG with Metroidvania elements, Altered Alma follows the adventures of Jack, an ex-mercenary pursued by her ancient comrades. The journey will take players to the streets of the cyberpunk city of Neo Barcelona, where Jack will have to face gangsters and mechanical horrors, while assembling a crew for her spaceship, the Esperanza. The game is in development for PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, and underwent a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in 2024. The post Altered Alma Trailer Released appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 20

Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Releasing on Switch Next Week The Pokémon Company announced that it will be releasing Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch on February 27, 2026. The release comes on the same day as the series' 30th anniversary in Japan, on which The Pokémon Company will air a special Pokémon Presents video at 6am PST/2pm GMT. The games will be available for $19.99 each. In addition, the soundtrack for the games is now available on the Nintendo Music mobile app. Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen are remakes of the first generation of Pokémon titles and released for Game Boy Advance in 2004. The games see players set out to become the Pokémon Champion by defeating eight Gym Leaders in towns across the region of Kanto. The Switch version will include local wireless battle and trading features. An FAQ about the Switch releases can be found on the Nintendo website . [foogallery id="185382"] The post Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Releasing on Switch Next Week appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 20

A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Announced Developer BadRez Games has announced narrative-driven fighting game and RPG hybrid A Fighter's Nova: Mindara . The game is in development for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions under consideration. A Kickstarter campaign is planned, with the studio currently targeting a 2028 release for the game. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam . A Fighter's Nova: Mindara follows teenage martial artist Maya and mysterious wolf-man Mindara as they journey to a legendary tournament taking place in a mystical city. During their travels, they encounter allies with their own stories while forming bonds and gaining strength. Encounters see the game shift into a fighting-style combat using a tag-team system to let players switch heroes. Each hero has their own fighting style and skills, with new combos and tactics gained by upgrading bonds. The game is planned to include a scalable difficulty as well as both solo and co-op play. [foogallery id="185411"] The post A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Announced appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 20

Slay the Spire 2 Steam Early Access Release Set for March Mega Crit announced that its roguelike deckbuilder Slay the Spire 2 will release on Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026. The game, a sequel to 2019’s Slay the Spire , is expected to spend one-to-two years in Early Access. Slay the Spire 2 is set a thousand years after its predecessor as the Spire reopens its doors. The game will feature new slayers, cards, mechanics, personalities, archetypes, events, enemies, and treasures. It is built on a brand new game engine with new visuals and expanded modding support. [foogallery id="185396"] The post Slay the Spire 2 Steam Early Access Release Set for March appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerFeb 20