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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 16d

A friendly reminder our RPGFan Shop has been restocked! New goods and old goods that boost your DEF stats, help support our site, and help your wardrobe SHINE with the awesome power of green.🍏

Shop! 👉 www.rpgfan.com/shop/

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 9h

We're highlighting a quickly funded RPG Kickstarter!💚 Hard not to see why, this intense-looking pixel RPG delivers great action and colourful visuals set in a dangerous alien world. But see for yourself what Fallen Fates is all about.

Details + Trailer: www.rpgfan.com/feature/crow...

RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 13h

26 years ago today, #PS1 action RPG #ThreadsOfFate was first launched in Japan! A unique story featuring dual protagonists and some fun combat made this title a delightful breath of fresh air. Check out our review below!

Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/threa...

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applekidjr.bsky.social @applekidjr.bsky.social · 4d

Keeping a lonely stale cookie company in Cairn: Mathair's Curse

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 1d

The net is vast and infinite, and we're going to the not-so-distant future of 2030 for 2002 sci-fi series – Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. 🐚👻

See our Discord's Anime Night channel now (or head to rpgfan.com for the ►Discord Invite at the top!).

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 1d

Magna Carta 2 was out 16 years ago (2009) for X360! A South Korean RPG by SoftMax and characters designs by Stellar Blade artist Hyung-tae Kim. Despite the name, this is actually the third game in the series, and the second overseas.

Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/magna...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 1d

Another quarter has come and gone, and with it came some fantastic music! From new takes on classic tracks to new releases, check out what's been going on in the RPG music space the last three months. Listen to #RhythmEncounter below 🎧

Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2025/10/13/r...

Rhythm Encounter 168 - Summer 2025 Music art from Xenosaga, Wuchang Fallen Feathers, Chrono Trigger, Quartet, SaGa Frontier 2, and Dear me I was.

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 1d

#ThousandArms is celebrating 26 years today! This game merges dating sim and RPG elements in a unique way, with each girl representing a different element that you can use to forge new weapons, strengthened by your bond with her.

Review: www.rpgfan.com/revie...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 2d

Lucifer calls! #ShinMegamiTensei: Nocturne was out in NA 21 years ago (2004) for PS2! Dark, beautiful, brilliant, and occasionally featuring Dante from Devil May Cry, Nocturne's journey is every bit as difficult as you'd imagine a post-apocalypse to be.🔥

Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/shin-...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 2d

F is for Fighter this week at RPGFan! 🥊 Compete against Pokémon trainers, engage in upbeat rhythm-based combat, and take on strategic fights AS the army of demons. Details and trailers for everything that's...

...Coming This Week! 👉 www.rpgfan.com/2025/10/12/r...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 7d

Dengeki Faminico Gamer surveyed ~2,900 readers about what games they'd "eternal sunshine" to forget, and enjoy like it's the first time. 🧠 We've covered 9/10 titles on this great list (but this editor does recommend 'em all!👍).

Article DL: news./kikakuthetow...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 2d

Objection! 24 years ago, #PhoenixWright: Ace Attorney started it all when it originally launched on the GBA in Japan! Today also marks the 20th anniversary of the North American release on DS. Check out our review below!

Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/phoen...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 3d

An incredible soundtrack gets even more incredible with #SaGaFrontier 2 Remastered's OST! This remastered release comes with ten additional arranged tracks for the new content, and they expertly fit the game. Read our album review below 🎵

Music Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered Original Soundtrack album cover.

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 3d

Aww, the chocobos in this are so cute!! 🔥🙃☄️ Proving 90% hit rates means nothing, we're LIVE with more #FinalFantasy Tic-Tacs: The Ivalice Chronicles on Twitch!

Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 3d

#DragonQuestBuilders came out 9 years ago today! This spinoff of the Dragon Quest series features familiar monsters and charming characters with cozy resource gathering gameplay that we've featured in our list of introductory RPGs for kids.

Feature: www.rpgfan.com/featu...

RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 3d

It has been one year since #MetaphorRefantazio was released. A great addition to the Atlus catalog, bringing many of the best mechanics from the Shin Megami Tensei series to a new fantasy setting.

Review: www.rpgfan.com/revie...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 4d

Come to be betrayed by 90% HIT rates, and how easily they feel like a ~60%...😭⚔️ We're LIVE with #FinalFantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles!

Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 4d

There's no bad time to join the Fire Emblem bandwagon --as it's by and large a great series! But going into retro titles can come with some QoL concerns, which are largely unfounded in the great GBA entry #FireEmblem: The Sacred Stones. 🔥

Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/fire-...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 4d

Classic #FinalFantasy gets physical releases for its golden-era PS1 run, with FF7 and FF8 together, and FF9 getting its own – and a special bundle for both FF7 Remake + Rebirth (this one is especially cost-effective)! ☄️

Details: www.rpgfan.com/2025/10/10/f...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 4d

Developer Yacht Club Games has announced an indefinite delay for Mina the Hollower, which was originally set to launch on October 31, as the title gets some final polish and balancing. Check out their full statement below!

News: www.rpgfan.com/2025/10/10/m...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 5d

Scott's probably played this game more than any other. ⚔️ Already initiating challenge runs – we're LIVE with #FinalFantasy Tic-Tacs: The Ivalice Chronicles!

Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 5d

Also, fans should check out @kbash.bsky.social 's excellent video retrospective on it! 💜

DL: youtu.be/k_GoWz0p-_E

The Game No One Could Understand

YouTube video by KBash

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 5d

Early PS3 action RPG Folklore was out 18 years ago (2007)!🍂 Two individuals are drawn to the Irish village Doolin to investigate the magic and secrets within the Netherworld. Summon powerful folk by drawing their souls and brawling with them.

Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/folkl...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 5d

#Absolum is an action-packed beat'em up made by the talented teams behind Streets of Rage 4, TMNT Shredder's Revenge, and Windjammers! Though the roguelike elements don't always go the distance, the look and feel is worth its own weight here.

Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/absol...

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 5d

Shopkeeping/dungeon crawling hybrid #Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has been delayed to an Early Access launch date of November 19. Fortunately, closed playtests will run on October 10 to help players wait for its release. Learn more below!

News: www.rpgfan.com/2025/10/09/m...

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault artwork of Will running across a suspended wood bridge.

RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 5d

There's worlds and galaxies out there! –And we're stuck on Expel tinkering with menus to break the game and become unstoppable damage-piling MACHINES.⭐🌊 It can only be Star Ocean: The Second Story [R] on a very special Retro Encounter podcast!

Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2025/10/09/r...