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square enix
Square Enix Mystery Solved - The Four Warriors Of Light
Square Enix's mystery countdown title is a mystery no longer, as scans from the latest Weekly Shonen Jump reveal The Four Warriors of Light: A Final Fantasy Anecdote. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Resso: Square Enix has been giving a lot of support for the DS... It's good because it's one of the last... 48 Responses | Other threads
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european release
Fragile Breaks Into Europe With Rising Star
Celebrate the newly-announced European release for Tri Crescendo's Wii RPG Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, with a batch of new screens courtesy of publisher Rising Star Games. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Michael Dukakis - Mets fan - Leader: What the hell is that thing in picture 4?!? Scares the crap outta me. 8 Responses | Other threads
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mass effect 2
There Will Be No "New Game Plus" in Mass Effect 2
Restarting a character, with all of his attributes, weapons and perks, at the beginning of the game is sometimes called "new game plus." Mass Effect had it, but Mass Effect 2 won't. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by DefHamster: Ummmmmm....what? Am I the only one confused by that quote? I'm guessing this has to do with preventing the use of... 18 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Mytheon Trailer Casts The First Stone
The first trailer for Petroglyph's Mythic gives us a bit more of an understanding as to what's actually going on in the online action roleplaying strategy hybrid. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Ariakkan: Online+action+RP+strategy? Don't see any studio capable of pulling that off tbh 2 Responses | Other threads
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ea
EA Combines Mythic And BioWare Into A Giant RPG Robot
EA is merging their two top roleplaying game developers, BioWare and Mythic, into one massive RPG group, with BioWare's co-founder Ray Muzyka taking the lead and Mythic's Mark Jacobs taking a powder. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Char Aznable says, Hail to the King of Pop: It's merge day? 17 Responses | Other threads
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looking back
Remembering Final Fantasy VIII
PopMatters recently posted an extremely in-depth look back at Final Fantasy VIII, exploring the themes, emotions, and insight into human behavior that make one of the most neglected entries in the franchise great. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by crunks: I'll catch a lot of shit for this, but VIII is my favorite FF game. 123 Responses | Other threads
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clips
The King of Fighters Online Flouts Its Mai
Fan-favorite Mai Shiranui is in fine form in this trailer for King of Fighters Online, the upcoming PC roleplaying game from Dragonfly and Triple Games. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: You mean this spinoff gets to have Mai and the numerical freaking sequel doesn't? Can I get a "WTF". 18 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Golden Sun DS Coming In 2010
A bit of news out of Nintendo's E3 2009 press conference sure to make RPG fans get the warm fuzzies, the Golden Sun series continues on the Nintendo DS next year. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by mitch_93: Good lord. This made me so estatic. 18 Responses | Other threads
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clips
White Knight Chronicles Given English Movie Trailer Treatment
This trailer for the North American version of Level 5's White Knight Chronicles is as close to a blockbuster movie trailer as you can get without resurrecting Don LaFontaine. More » -
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Dragon Age: Origins Preview: Violence, Lust and Betrayal
Dragon Age: Origins isn't just a role-playing game, it's a world of violence, lust and betrayal. Or so says BioWare lead designer Mike Laidlaw who walked us through the game last week at Electronic Arts. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: Hm, so you only played the PC version, then? Next time, you guys have to figure out how the... 11 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Square Enix Doesn't Consider Final Fantasy XIII a JRPG
Final Fantasy XIII is a Japanese-made game. It is also a role-playing-game. Yet, don't tell FFXIII producer Yoshinori Kitase that it's a JRPG — he'll set you straight! More »
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Comment by madammina: I'm with him though... for me, an RPG is an RPG. Doesn't matter where it's from. 45 Responses | Other threads
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clips
The People Of Risen
The latest trailer for Piranha Bytes latest role-playing adventure takes a look at the people and places of Risen. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by PaperbagBoy: "...looks like something straight out of Bethesda's Oblivion." Actually, this looks way more exotic than something from Oblivion. This looks like how... 5 Responses | Other threads
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quit your bitching
Survey Says ...
Faithful Kotaku reader Beaver apparently takes marketing surveys over at something called Play Insights, which assures visitors in fine (and grayed) print "Please be assured this is a legitimate research study." More »
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By Owen GoodComment by GexX2: I find this unfunny. Bethesda is nothing compared to Bioware, and Peter Moloneux at least tries to innovate. Oblivion sucked... 9 Responses | Other threads
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back atcha
Valve Drops MMO "Code" into TF2 Update
Earlier this week we brought you the delightful Team Fortress 2-as-RPG screens. Valve's returned the favor, dropping some "code" in the latest patch to troll the more gullible players among its base. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Combichristoffersen: I really don't like Valve at all, but I admittedly found this to be rather amusing. 21 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
RPG Dream Team Delivers Steampunk Nostalgia To The DS
From the creators of Dragon Quest V, Final Fantasy III and IV for the DS, Thousand Arms, Fatal Frame, and Grandia comes Nostalgia, an original steampunk role-playing game for the Nintendo DS. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Gatekeeper Zero: I found this commercial for the release in Japan. + Watch video 15 Responses | Other threads
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review
Demigod Review: Aspiring To Godhood
Supreme Commander developer Gas Powered Games seeks to take online PC strategy games to a higher plane with the release of Demigod.
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By Mike FaheyComment by VergessenHeld: Any chance I could run this on my laptop? I bought it in July last year. 19 Responses | Other threads
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release date
Neverwinter Nights 2 Finally Explores The Mysteries Of Westgate
Neverwinter Nights 2 players will finally get their chance to explore one of the Forgotten Realms' most infamous cities as Atari readies the Mysteries of Westgate for release at the end of this month. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by coolguyface: NWN2 made me cry. Oh Obsidian, do not fail with the new Fallout game. 23 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Risen Sets The Mood
Gothic developer Piranha Bytes grants us a look at the environments and atmosphere to be found in their next big role-playing title, Risen. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Kristina S: Why the need for Animals? They don't really add to the game play. 10 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Unused Miyamoto Touch Screen RPG
Back before the DS was released, Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto was conceptualizing a touch-screen role-playing-game. More » -
rest in peace
D&D Co-Creator Dead At 61
Co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons and one of the founding fathers of the role-playing genre, Dave Arneson has passed away at the age of 61.
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By Mike FaheyComment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: He rolled a natural 1. For the family's sake, I just hope he dropped good loot. 32 Responses | Other threads
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namco bandai
PS3 Exclusive Tales of Vesperia Character Referenced In Xbox 360 Version
The PS3 version of Tales of Vesperia feature is getting a new, exclusive character: young pirate girl Patty Fruel. But perhaps, this isn't the first time we've heard of her. More »
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Comment by elmorepow: Worth buying for my PS3 I guess! Atleast japs love it. 66 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
Arc Rise Fantasia Covers Up Itself
Screenshots for upcoming role-playing-game Arc Rise Fantasia featured a female character Lesley with the lower part of her breasts exposed. That is, before the Wii game's website was relaunched. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Now the Wii is censoring Japan. JAPAN! Land of the perv! If I can't get my disgusting, dirty needs and underboob... 11 Responses | Other threads
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atlus
Atlus Announces Crimson Gem Saga Again
While Atlus originally announced the PlayStation Portable role-playing game Crimson Gem Saga last month, now that they've got screens and box art they're announcing it again. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Oh Atlus. You are the Sqaure of the 90's and I fucking love you for it. Don't ever change. Signed, KK P.S. I... 13 Responses | Other threads
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screens
New Alpha Protocol Screens
Presenting for your ogling a new batch of screenshots from upcoming spy role-playing game from Sega and Obsidian Entertainment. More »
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Comment by LittleDeadEpic!: anyword on customizable characters? if so.. how in depth will it be? 11 Responses | Other threads
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screens
Freshly Picked Risen Screens
The team behind the Gothic series have picked a winning batch of screenshots to represent their upcoming PC and Xbox 360 role-playing game, Risen. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Paradox me: I can't believe I didn't know this existed until now. Looks awesome. 8 Responses | Other threads
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screens
The Witcher Looks Lovely On Consoles Too
CD Projekt Red has released three new screens for The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf, showing off how adeptly the transition from PC to console is being handled. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Vlad Zarkov: i hope PS3 version wont have 5gb of useless mandatory installation. developers should not go the Cracom way (looks at... 15 Responses | Other threads
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atlus
Persona 4 Teddie Figure, So Cute, So Round
Comic relief character Teddie ("Kuma" in Japanese) from Japanese Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 is getting his own figure. Lucky him! More »
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Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: The giant zipper makes me think hes hiding something.... Anybody? 10 Responses | Other threads
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atlus
Atlus Remakes Persona For The PSP
The PlayStation Portable gets yet another boost today, as Atlus announces Shin Megami Tensei: Persona for the PSP, and enhanced remake of the PlayStation game that started it all. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by PimpNinja24: As much as I love Persona 3 and 4, I've never played the original. Are the gameplay mechanics similar? Was... 12 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Sacred 2: How German Metal Band Blind Guardian Got Involved
In this behind the scenes video for Ascaron's Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, Blind Guardian vocalist Hansi Kürsch explains how a German heavy metal band gets into a video game. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by CockroachMan: What? Blind Guardian is in the game? I just got interested in it! 7 Responses | Other threads
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bioware
BioWare Reveals Six Beginnings For Dragon Age: Origins
BioWare pulls back on the curtains of the origins portion of their upcoming PC role-playing game Dragon Age: Origins, revealing the six different roles players can take on as they start their adventure. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Archaotic: Huh. So there's no character creation in this game? Just "pick a hero origin"? Interesting choice, BioWare. 19 Responses | Other threads
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atlus
Atlus Confuses And Astounds With Knights In The Nightmare
Atlus gears up to deliver an innovative mix of role-playing and strategy this June with Knights in the Nightmare for the Nintendo DS, a game that promises energetic action mixed with thought-provoking tactical gameplay. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Krigo: I'm confused, do we really need MORE tatics games? Sure, they're nice but chances are this'll just be average...and confusing. 10 Responses | Other threads
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The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf
Witcher Goest Thou, White Wolf?
Six new screens are out there for The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf. The RPG places you in a medieval world, hunting down monsters and sleuthing out your own mysterious past. More » -
japan
Atlus Bringing Persona And Growlanser To PSP
Atlus is bringing two "new" PSP games to Japan: Persona and Growlanser. One is a remake, and the other is a port. More »
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Comment by Ping5000 IS OUTRAGED BY BLIZZARD'S VOICE CAST: Persona 3 and 4 coming to the Wii? That's great! I can't wait! I am currently strangling my pillow and it is... 9 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Sqaure Enix's Magic Youthful Character Formula
Square Enix has a formula and has it down pat. That's not to say all Square Enix RPGs are the same — they're not. However, they do share similarities in character design. Here's why. More »
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Comment by suya123: But you do find that there's an expectation of how a protagonist must look for Japanese gamers. How about thinking of... 20 Responses | Other threads
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jonathan blow
Braid Creator Now Working on 2D RPG?
That's one nugget in a four-page interview Jonathan Blow gave to Gamasutra. But he's not sure if he'll end up finishing it: More » -
game announce
Class Of Heroes In Session This April
Dungeons? Alchemy? Catacombs? PSP? Yes, it's a new title from the folks at Atlus! They've just announced portable dungeon crawler Class of Heroes, coming this April to the PSP. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Witzbold: Unless you are a serious hardcore Wizardry series player do not get this game. I repeat Unless you are a SERIOUS HARDCORE... 47 Responses | Other threads
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dood
Square Brings Disgaea 3 To Europe In February
For the Disgaea fans to cheap to import or too unversed on the English language to read this article, Square Enix is delivering Disgaea 3 to European PlayStation 3 owners next month. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Witzbold: Thats interesting since I remember Koei used to do alot of the publishing for the Euro NIS titles. 4 Responses | Other threads
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breath of fire
Capcom Has 'No Plans' To Bring Back Breath Of Fire
What's that? You say you wanted a new Breath of Fire game? Well, it seems like you'll be waiting even longer now that Capcom decided the genre isn't a real moneymaker for them anymore. More »
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By Jim ReillyComment by Archaotic: And my respect for Capcom just took a massive hit. Passing off Dead Rising to a Western developer who'll... 43 Responses | Other threads
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Time To Patch
Sacred 2 Update Brings Sacred 2 Network And Holiday Cheer
The latest update to Ascaron's PC RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel not only includes the beta version of the Sacred 2 network, but also contains a health dose of holiday cheer. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by MooseMuffin: Is this a worthwhile purchase for diablo fans? 1 Responses | Other threads
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Games For Free
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul Now Free To Play
S2 Games recently converted their rpg / real-time strategy / FPS combo Savage 2: A Tortured Soul from a subscription-based game to a completely free to download and play model. More »
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