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Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has sold over a million copies. It contains an enhanced mode with voice acting, an updated UI, and more, plus a classic mode with graphics and gameplay truer to the original 1997 release.
Review: rpgamer.com/review/final...
Review: rpgamer.com/review/final...
January 6, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has sold over a million copies. It contains an enhanced mode with voice acting, an updated UI, and more, plus a classic mode with graphics and gameplay truer to the original 1997 release.
Review: rpgamer.com/review/final...
Review: rpgamer.com/review/final...
It's also the 20th anniversary of Tales of the Abyss. The PS2 title (also later released on 3DS) follows Luke fon Fabre, a sheltered noble who is transported halfway across the world of Auldrant alongside mage Tear after she attempts to kill Luke's swordmaster Van. #RPGanniversary
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's also the 20th anniversary of Tales of the Abyss. The PS2 title (also later released on 3DS) follows Luke fon Fabre, a sheltered noble who is transported halfway across the world of Auldrant alongside mage Tear after she attempts to kill Luke's swordmaster Van. #RPGanniversary
Today (JST) is the 30th anniversary of Tales of Phantasia, the first title in the Tales series. The game is set in the fantasy world of Aselia and follows swordsman Cress, whose home village is destroyed, ultimately leading to a quest to defeat the "Demon King", Dhaos. #RPGanniversary
December 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today (JST) is the 30th anniversary of Tales of Phantasia, the first title in the Tales series. The game is set in the fantasy world of Aselia and follows swordsman Cress, whose home village is destroyed, ultimately leading to a quest to defeat the "Demon King", Dhaos. #RPGanniversary
Today is the fifth anniversary of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077. Based on the Cyberpunk tabletop game and set in Night City, the game puts players in control of freelance mercenary V, who becomes linked to the legendary Johnny Silverhand (played by Keanu Reeves). #RPGanniversary
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Today is the fifth anniversary of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077. Based on the Cyberpunk tabletop game and set in Night City, the game puts players in control of freelance mercenary V, who becomes linked to the legendary Johnny Silverhand (played by Keanu Reeves). #RPGanniversary
Today is the 30th anniversary of Dragon Quest VI's debut on Super Famicom. The first series title not developed by Chunsoft (and the first of two from Heartbeat), its story deals with parallel Dream and Real Worlds. It finally released in the west in 2011 through its DS remake. #RPGanniversary
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today is the 30th anniversary of Dragon Quest VI's debut on Super Famicom. The first series title not developed by Chunsoft (and the first of two from Heartbeat), its story deals with parallel Dream and Real Worlds. It finally released in the west in 2011 through its DS remake. #RPGanniversary
Today is the 20th anniversary of the Japanese debut for Yakuza and the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series overall. The crime drama series primarily follows long-time protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and currently has nine mainline entries, plus an assortment of spin-offs and remakes. #RPGanniversary
December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today is the 20th anniversary of the Japanese debut for Yakuza and the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series overall. The crime drama series primarily follows long-time protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and currently has nine mainline entries, plus an assortment of spin-offs and remakes. #RPGanniversary
The game first released on Dreamcast, before being ported to PS2 and PC in 2002. An Anniversary Edition was released on PC in 2015, followed by HD Remaster editions for PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
Anniversary Edition review: rpgamer.com/review/grand...
Anniversary Edition review: rpgamer.com/review/grand...
December 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The game first released on Dreamcast, before being ported to PS2 and PC in 2002. An Anniversary Edition was released on PC in 2015, followed by HD Remaster editions for PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
Anniversary Edition review: rpgamer.com/review/grand...
Anniversary Edition review: rpgamer.com/review/grand...
It's 25 years* since Grandia II's western release. The game follows mercenary Ryudo, who is hired to protect a young songstress, Elena, as they begin their quest on behalf of the church to rid the world of the god of darkness, Valmar. #RPGanniversary
[* sources vary on the exact date]
[* sources vary on the exact date]
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It's 25 years* since Grandia II's western release. The game follows mercenary Ryudo, who is hired to protect a young songstress, Elena, as they begin their quest on behalf of the church to rid the world of the god of darkness, Valmar. #RPGanniversary
[* sources vary on the exact date]
[* sources vary on the exact date]
Today is the tenth anniversary of Xenoblade Chronicles X's western release. Monolith Soft's open world Wii U action RPG sees players controlling a customised protagonist as they explore the planet Mira while helping establish a new home for humanity. #RPGanniversary
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today is the tenth anniversary of Xenoblade Chronicles X's western release. Monolith Soft's open world Wii U action RPG sees players controlling a customised protagonist as they explore the planet Mira while helping establish a new home for humanity. #RPGanniversary
We will be co-streaming this coming weekend's INDIE Live Expo. Join us live on twitch.tv/RPGamer at 6pm JST (1am PST / 4am EST) on Saturday, November 29, to see all the indie titles showcased!
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We will be co-streaming this coming weekend's INDIE Live Expo. Join us live on twitch.tv/RPGamer at 6pm JST (1am PST / 4am EST) on Saturday, November 29, to see all the indie titles showcased!
Today is 10 years since the western release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC. The game, known for its mammoth localisation effort, picks up immediately after the events of the first game as Estelle Bright continues her adventures in the kingdom of Liberl. #RPGanniversary
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Today is 10 years since the western release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC. The game, known for its mammoth localisation effort, picks up immediately after the events of the first game as Estelle Bright continues her adventures in the kingdom of Liberl. #RPGanniversary
Today is 15 years since Golden Sun: Dark Dawn's debut in Japan. The DS title is the third and currently most recent title in Camelot's turn-based RPG series. It takes place 30 years after the first two games, as the offspring of the previous protagonists begin their own adventure. #RPGanniversary
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today is 15 years since Golden Sun: Dark Dawn's debut in Japan. The DS title is the third and currently most recent title in Camelot's turn-based RPG series. It takes place 30 years after the first two games, as the offspring of the previous protagonists begin their own adventure. #RPGanniversary
Today is the fifth anniversary of the western release for Nihon Falcom's The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. The fourth and final part of the series' Erebonian Saga, it immediately follows the events of the previous game as its heroes try to prevent war from breaking out. #RPGanniversary
October 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today is the fifth anniversary of the western release for Nihon Falcom's The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. The fourth and final part of the series' Erebonian Saga, it immediately follows the events of the previous game as its heroes try to prevent war from breaking out. #RPGanniversary
Today's the 15th anniversary of Fallout: New Vegas. Obsidian Entertainment's game puts players in control of a courier who is left for dead as the New California Republic, Caesar's Legion, and Mr. House vie for control of the Mojave Desert. #RPGanniversary
Review: rpgamer.com/review/fallo...
Review: rpgamer.com/review/fallo...
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today's the 15th anniversary of Fallout: New Vegas. Obsidian Entertainment's game puts players in control of a courier who is left for dead as the New California Republic, Caesar's Legion, and Mr. House vie for control of the Mojave Desert. #RPGanniversary
Review: rpgamer.com/review/fallo...
Review: rpgamer.com/review/fallo...
Today's the 20th anniversary of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance's North American launch. The GameCube title is set on Tellius – inhabited by the human Beorc and the shapeshifting Laguz – and follows mercenary Ike and his band as they deal with the machinations of the nation of Daein. #RPGanniversary
October 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Today's the 20th anniversary of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance's North American launch. The GameCube title is set on Tellius – inhabited by the human Beorc and the shapeshifting Laguz – and follows mercenary Ike and his band as they deal with the machinations of the nation of Daein. #RPGanniversary
Today is the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver's debut in North America. The second generation Pokémon games take players to the region of Johto, introducing 100 new Pokémon species, Dark and Steel types, time of day elements, breeding, shiny Pokémon, and more. #RPGanniversary
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Today is the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver's debut in North America. The second generation Pokémon games take players to the region of Johto, introducing 100 new Pokémon species, Dark and Steel types, time of day elements, breeding, shiny Pokémon, and more. #RPGanniversary
Many of the development team followed it up with The Alliance Alive, also on 3DS. Both The Legend of Legacy and The Alliance Alive later received remastered versions for PC, PS4/5, and Nintendo Switch.
October 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Many of the development team followed it up with The Alliance Alive, also on 3DS. Both The Legend of Legacy and The Alliance Alive later received remastered versions for PC, PS4/5, and Nintendo Switch.
It's also ten years since The Legend of Legacy's North American debut. Developed by Cattle Call, the 3DS title sees players explore the newly-risen continent of Avalon. It does not have an experience system, with characters instead getting more powerful by using their abilities. #RPGanniversary
October 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's also ten years since The Legend of Legacy's North American debut. Developed by Cattle Call, the 3DS title sees players explore the newly-risen continent of Avalon. It does not have an experience system, with characters instead getting more powerful by using their abilities. #RPGanniversary
Today is the 10th anniversary of the North American release of Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below. Developed by Omega Force, it blends Dynasty Warriors gameplay with Dragon Quest characters, monsters, and lore. It received a sequel, Dragon Quest Heroes II. #RPGanniversary
October 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today is the 10th anniversary of the North American release of Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below. Developed by Omega Force, it blends Dynasty Warriors gameplay with Dragon Quest characters, monsters, and lore. It received a sequel, Dragon Quest Heroes II. #RPGanniversary
The game is set in Valeria and follows Denam, part of a Walstanian resistance group, and his allies as they get drawn into intrigue and war, with multiple story routes. It received a remake on PSP in 2010 (2011 in the west), which itself was remastered for PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch in 2022.
October 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The game is set in Valeria and follows Denam, part of a Walstanian resistance group, and his allies as they get drawn into intrigue and war, with multiple story routes. It received a remake on PSP in 2010 (2011 in the west), which itself was remastered for PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch in 2022.
Today is the 30th anniversary of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together's debut in Japan. Created by Yasumi Matsuno (later Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII), it originally released for Super Famicom before being ported to Saturn and PS1, on which it released in North America. #RPGanniversary
October 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is the 30th anniversary of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together's debut in Japan. Created by Yasumi Matsuno (later Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII), it originally released for Super Famicom before being ported to Saturn and PS1, on which it released in North America. #RPGanniversary
It's also the 25th anniversary of Skies of Arcadia's debut for Dreamcast in Japan. The game follows sky pirate Vyse and his companions Aika and Fina on their adventures across the floating islands of Arcadia. It later also released for GameCube as Skies of Arcadia Legends. #RPGanniversary
October 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's also the 25th anniversary of Skies of Arcadia's debut for Dreamcast in Japan. The game follows sky pirate Vyse and his companions Aika and Fina on their adventures across the floating islands of Arcadia. It later also released for GameCube as Skies of Arcadia Legends. #RPGanniversary
Today is the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light's release in North America. The DS spin-off follows a group of unlikely teenage heroes who gain the ability to change Jobs by wearing different Crowns and is a forerunner to the Bravely Default series. #RPGanniversary
October 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today is the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light's release in North America. The DS spin-off follows a group of unlikely teenage heroes who gain the ability to change Jobs by wearing different Crowns and is a forerunner to the Bravely Default series. #RPGanniversary
Today is the 20th anniversary for Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness's release in North America. The GameCube title is a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum and sees players going out to purify Shadow Pokémon and restore them to normal while defeating the nefarious organisation CIPHER. #RPGanniversary
October 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Today is the 20th anniversary for Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness's release in North America. The GameCube title is a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum and sees players going out to purify Shadow Pokémon and restore them to normal while defeating the nefarious organisation CIPHER. #RPGanniversary
The game received a HD remaster for PC and Switch in 2023, alongside remasters for the previous two games in the series.
Review: rpgamer.com/review/etria...
Origins Collection Deep Look: rpgamer.com/2023/07/etri...
Review: rpgamer.com/review/etria...
Origins Collection Deep Look: rpgamer.com/2023/07/etri...
September 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The game received a HD remaster for PC and Switch in 2023, alongside remasters for the previous two games in the series.
Review: rpgamer.com/review/etria...
Origins Collection Deep Look: rpgamer.com/2023/07/etri...
Review: rpgamer.com/review/etria...
Origins Collection Deep Look: rpgamer.com/2023/07/etri...