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Kite Stenbuck / BlackKite 黒凧
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Grade+6 wizard ☪️ INTP cishet guy (he) covering Japanese game & anime news here, @rpgsite.net & @siliconera.bsky.social | 言語：🇯🇵🇬🇧🇮🇩 | https://ko-fi.com/blackkite
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If there's no Xenogears tracks outside Japan's concert there will be riots happening....
(Also the case for SaGa, Live A Live & Chrono Cross)
Descriptions from the official global English website: https://www.musicofsquareenix.com/ Under the direction of renowned conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth, this all-new symphonic concert production celebrates the music of CHRONO TRIGGER, FINAL FANTASY, KINGDOM HEARTS, Legend of Mana, NieR, Octopath Traveler, and more in a spectacular multimedia experience. Descriptions from the Japanese webpage: https://www.jp.square-enix.com/music/sem/page/mos/ -SaGa, Live A Live, Xenogears & Chrono Cross are only exclusively mentioned on the JP webpage -Also has a Fine Print: Overseas venues may have changes in the setlist
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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A new "Music of Square Enix" orchestra world tour will kick off in Tokyo in April 2026, and it will also include tracks from titles like Chrono Trigger and Mana:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19071-the-music-square-enix-magic-memories-melodies-concert-world-tour-will-take-place-from-april-2026
December 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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rpgsite.net
The Japanese game development scene might have a major font shakeup in 2026, as FontWorks gradually ceases their LETS game font licensing for companies in Japan:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19055-fontworks-lets-game-font-licensing-cessation-might-affect-japanese-game-developer-companies-in-2026
December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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rpgsite.net
Monomi in Super Danganronpa 2x2 will be voiced in Japanese by the debutant voice actress Kinuta Ooshiro, replacing Takako Sasuga who had passed away in 2023:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19040-monomi-in-super-danganronpa-2x2-will-be-newly-voiced-by-kinuta-ooshiro
November 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
bk2128.bsky.social
Last chance to get a Yakuza 0 deal on Steam:
The original game currently has a 45% discount until 12 Dec, yet it will actually be delisted on 8 Dec and replaced with Yakuza 0 Director's Cut

But those who have bought OG Y0 can get upgrade discount for Y0DC
store.steampowered.com/app/638970/Y...
The original Yakuza 0 gets a 45% discount until 12 December 2025 (even though it is already slated to be delisted & replaced on 8 December 2025) Changes to Existing Title and Bundle -Yakuza 0 will no longer be available for new purchases from December 8th at 08:30 am PST. -Those who get Yakuza 0 by 08:29 am PST on December 8th can continue to download and play the title. -Those who get Yakuza 0 by December 8th 08:29 am PST may also be able to upgrade to Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut for $14.99 (USD), a significant savings vs. the $49.99 (USD) everyday price. Pricing and availability vary by region and are subject to change. -Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut will also replace Yakuza 0 in the Yakuza Complete Series bundle from December 8th.
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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rpgsite.net
Entergram will release goHELLgo GO, an expansion to the 2024 Japan-exclusive RPG goHELLgo, for Switch, PS4, and PC via DMM and DVD-ROM on March 26, 2026:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19034-gohellgo-go-tsuki-otoshite-go-releases-for-switch-ps4-pc-in-japan-on-march-26-2026
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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The Kickstarter campaign for Farnia Village, the new game from former Rune Factory 3 & 4 developers, has concluded with stretch goals unlocking child character among others:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19033-farnia-village-kickstarter-campaign-concludes-with-over-y31000000-s200000-amassed
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
bk2128.bsky.social
Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PC Steam has received the 2nd crossover guest rival DLC, this time featuring Nijisanji's Meloco Kyoran in a Honda Integra Type R DC5.
This DLC is downloadable for free but only until 28 February 2026
store.steampowered.com/news/app/263...
Tokyo Xtreme Racer - 【Collaboration Information】 Meloco Kyoran joins "Tokyo Xtreme Racer"! - Steam News
<br /> NIJISANJI Meloco Kyoran is finally joining "TOKYO XTREME RACER"!<br /> <br /> She's battling in a Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '04 with an original vinyl design!<br /> You can also enjoy the "bat...
store.steampowered.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
bk2128.bsky.social
Nintendo has announced that they are planning to gradually acquire all shares of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore (which has worked on Splatoon games etc) and eventually own and rename it to Nintendo Studios Singapore
www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/re...
News Release : Nov. 27, 2025
Press release of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
www.nintendo.co.jp
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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rpgsite.net
Aquaplus has revealed the platform list for Utawarerumono: Shiro he no Michishirube, which will be available in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19007-utawarerumono-shiro-he-no-michishirube-coming-to-playstation-5-switch-2-pc-via-steam
November 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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rpgsite.net
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance will be available in the rest of Asia—including Japan—on December 18. A separate Steam page has also appeared for Southeast Asia and India:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19002-blue-protocol-star-resonance-launches-in-rest-asia-including-japan-on-december-18
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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rpgsite.net
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian now has new DLC that makes the mobile Resleriana game protagonists Resna & Valeria playable in the console game:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18996-atelier-resleriana-the-red-alchemist-white-guardian-dlc-adding-resna-valeria-now-available
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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rpgsite.net
A new port of Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II based on the 1987 MSX version has appeared on Nintendo Switch via EGG Console:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18995-1987-msx-version-xanadu-dragon-slayer-ii-ported-to-nintendo-switch-via-egg-console
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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rpgsite.net
Star Savior is now available in South Korea and Japan. STUDIOBSIDE will reveal the Global English server launch window of the PC and mobile RPG on November 26:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18992-star-savior-now-available-in-south-korea-japan-with-global-release-window-to-be-announced-next-week
November 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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rpgsite.net
G-Mode just released a port of the 2nd Stella Deus feature phone game Time of Alchemy for Nintendo Switch in Japan. A PC port via Steam will follow on December 4:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18982-g-mode-ports-stella-deus-time-alchemy-to-switch-in-japan-with-pc-steam-to-follow-on-december-4
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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rpgsite.net
Bandai Namco will release Tales of Berseria Remastered for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on February 27, 2026:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18980-tales-berseria-remastered-launches-for-ps5-switch-xbox-series-xs-pc-steam-on-february-2627-2026
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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rpgsite.net
Super Robot Wars Y has received a ver1.1.0 update patch that notably adds the Battle Rush stage and a DLC1 preview episode accessible to everyone regardless of DLC purchases:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18972-super-robot-wars-y-ver110-update-patch-adds-battle-rush-stage-dlc1-preview-episode
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Netmarble has released a demo version of Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive for PC via Steam & Microsoft Store. The full release will appear next week on November 24/25:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18970-solo-leveling-arise-overdrive-demo-releases-today-for-pc-on-steam-microsoft-store
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
bk2128.bsky.social
Another G-Star 2025 panel was held, featuring Koei Tecmo - Omega Force's Tomohiko Sho where he mostly talked about Dynasty Warriors Origins
www.4gamer.net/games/804/G0...

EN manual TL from JP summary of KR panel available in below thread, but it's so big so might not be done in a day
当たり前のことを当たり前のようにやった「真・三國無双 ORIGINS」。庄 知彦氏が，その制作方針を明かしていく［G-STAR 2025］
G-STAR 2025と併催のゲームカンファレンス「G-CON 2025」で，セッション「〜原点に還るリブート〜 シリーズ25周年を迎えて」が行われた。壇上では「真・三國無双 ORIGINS」がどの…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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rpgsite.net
Gotcha Gotcha Games is gradually releasing the Heavy Spoilers RPG series for more PC platforms like Steam and DLSite. The 2nd entry is just released in Japanese and Korean:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18965-gotcha-gotcha-games-gradually-releasing-heavy-spoilers-rpg-series-on-pc-via-steam-dlsite
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
bk2128.bsky.social
Bandai Namco's Kazutoki Kono of Ace Combat fame had a panel at the South Korean G-Star 2025 event.
And there is also a summary article up in Japanese so I can make manual translations based on the latter in this thread
www.4gamer.net/games/369/G0...
「エースコンバット」シリーズの30年の軌跡をバンダイナムコ河野氏が語る。「3つの柱」を守り続ける開発哲学と技術進化の融合［G-STAR 2025］
11月13日，韓国のゲームイベント「G-STAR 2025」で講演「エースコンバットシリーズの30年の軌跡」が開催され，バンダイナムコエンターテインメントの河野一聡氏が登壇した。同シリーズでブランド…
www.4gamer.net
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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rpgsite.net
Aquaplus will hold a new live stream on November 22, where they will reveal new details on the new Utawarerumono entry, Shiro he no Michishirube:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18944-utawarerumono-live-streams-on-november-22-will-include-new-info-for-shire-he-no-michishirube
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
bk2128.bsky.social
Imagineer just announced that the Spanish Supreme Court had dismissed Kevin Comadran de Frutos' final appeal on the Medabots trademark lawsuit on 29 October 2025
www.imagineer.co.jp/news/article...

Hopefully this means Imagineer can get back to bring Medabots aka Medarot worldwide again
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November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
bk2128.bsky.social
Bamco has formally published details for Once Upon A Katamari DLC
once-upon-a.katamaridamacy.jp/products/dlc...
-Hanami Saki skin will be available to all players via free update patch, but only The Prince can equip it
-The 5 songs in DLC1 are remixes from Den-On-Bu's Katamari Respect album
Once Upon A Katamari post-launch content -Character skin for Hanami Saki from Gakuen Idolm@ster will be available to all players via a free update patch, but only The Prince will be able to equip it -The 1st DLC pack Dance Dance Remix Pack will contain 10 accessories and 5 songs, the latter being remixes picked from Den-On-Bu's Katamari Respect album
November 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
bk2128.bsky.social
DWO DLC speculation theory (take with grains of salt)
The new playables seem to be made so that each new route has a companion
Zhang Jiao route - Zhuhe
Dong Zhuo route - Diaochan
Lu Bu route - Lu Bu (playable since base game)
Yuan Shao route - The mystery character
Playable Zhuhe wielding a Sword in Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC Playable Diaochan with Ziluan in Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC Lu Bu in Dynasty Warriors Origins Mystery character kneeling at front of Yuan Shao in Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC storyline
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM