Tetracast 364: There's more texture when you can see the pixels

In this week's episode, we review Absolum & Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, preview Dark Auction, and discuss the latest RPG news. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18684-tetracast-415-i-need-someone-to-explain-time-traTimestamps0:00 - Introduction1:41 - Absolum22:07 - Steam Next Fest - Dark Auction32:03 - Article shout-out: Aether & Iron Interview34:00 - Article shout-outs: Let it Die: Inferno Preview, Metaphor ReFantazio Anniversary event43:24 - Article shout-outs: Square Enix articles (Romancing SaGa II: Revenge of the Seven platform comparison, Final Fantasy Tactics comparisons, Square Enix’s physical releases)54:35 - Article shout-out: Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga unscored review1:01:50 - Code Vein II Story Trailer and character notes1:05:34 - System Shock 2 (1999) is being delisted on October 10 for PC for standalone purchases1:07:12 - Mina the Hollower has been delayed (indefinitely), no longer launching on October 311:09:22 - More characters revealed for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment1:11:11 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 5 million copies worldwide, new update announced1:12:40 - New Square Enix physical editions for Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX, + Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth Twin Pack (+ Life is Strange tangent)1:23:50 - Sacred 2 Remaster launches on November 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC1:25:12 - Utawarerumono Zan for PC has been delayed to December 161:25:57 - Fallout Day 2025 broadcast set for October 231:28:25 - Wrap-up and Sign-off

In this week's episode, we review Digimon Story: Time Stranger while James returns from Tokyo Game Show 2025.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:12 - James at Tokyo Game Show56:25 - Digimon Story: Time Stranger1:29:44 - Article Shoutout: Drova: Forsaken Kin Review1:31:38 - Article Shoutout: The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remaster1:44:08 - Disgaea 7 Complete Review1:51:20 - Electronic Arts to be acquired by investor consortium trio for $55 billion2:01:54 - Xbox Game Pass introduces upgraded Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans, including price increases 2:09:16 - Cygames executive director Yuito Kimura steps down 2:12:52 - Survival action RPG Outward 2 set to launch in Summer 2026 for PC2:19:02 - Parasite Eve-inspired sci-fi horror RPG Parasite Mutant announced for PS5, PC 2:25:12 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A Overview Trailer released ahead of its launch on October 162:27:43 - Humble Games shares new trailer for Threads of Time - a '2.5D love letter to JRPG classics'2:28:33 - Utawarerumono Zan 2 set to launch on Steam, including an English translation2:31:37 - Roguelike tactical RPG Lords of Ravage launches on October 15 for PC2:33:34 - Stray Children English release launches for PC Steam and Nintendo Switch on October 302:34:45 - Anima Gate of Memories: I & II Remastered launches November 7 for PS5, Xbox, and PC with Switch 2 coming 20262:36:09 - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault delayed to November 192:38:14 - Wrap-up and Sign-off

In this special extra edition of the Tetracast, Alex and James gather on a Tokyo hotel rooftop to discuss what they saw at Tokyo Game Show 2025, the state of the Japanese industry, and other over-tired nattering.https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/Timestamps0:00 - Hello from Tokyo2:55 - Big Devs vs Indies at TGS5:43 - Game Previews and Demos, AI booths8:12 - Monster Hunter Stories 3 Hands-on & Interview12:41 - Pragmata thoughts, and Switch 2 ports (Resident Evil)14:55 - Other TGS wrap-up24:24 - Square Enix at TGS, the Square Enix 'reboot', and handheld gaming31:08 - Japan's resurgence35:09 - Other nattering

In this week's episode, we review Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles and Hades II, while recapping all the news out of Tokyo Game Show 2025. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18572-tetracast-413-onizuma-elevenTimestamps0:00 - Introduction5:42 - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles51:37 - Hades II1:17:39 - Feature Shout-outs: Atelier Reslieriana performance, FFT performance comparison1:24:57 - Feature Shout-outs: Pokemon Legends Z-A Preview, Lost Soul Aside Review, Wander Stars Review1:32:26 - Feature Shout-out: Naoki Hamaguchi interview1:43:26 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, a remake of Yakuza 3 with new content and features, releases on February 12, 2026 (+ more Yakuza posts)2:11:57 - Monster Hunter Updates (Stories 3 trailer, Xbox ports, Wilds Title Update 3)2:19:43 - People of Note launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2026 2:20:42 - Deus Ex Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC 2:21:48 - Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC 2:25:03 - Square Enix at TGS (Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake, Octopath Traveler 0)2:31:15 - Ananta trailer and gameplay2:35:21 - Suikoden at TGS (Star Leap Trailer, anime and stage play names)2:38:49 - Other TGS trailers (Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, Atelier Ryza trilogy, Aniimo)2:42:38 - Release Dates (Code Vein II, Nioh 3, Crimson Desert, Relayer, Romancing SaGa 2 Remake)2:50:29 - Wrap-up and Sign-off

In this episode, we review Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter alongside Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree as we prepare for Tokyo Game Show.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction5:32 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter1:04:11 - Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree1:38:46 - Article Shoutout: Shuten Order Review1:46:18 - Article Shoutout: Draco and the Seven Scale at PAX, Dragon Quest III comparison1:57:53 - Tokyo Game Show chatter / preview2:02:35 - Kyouran Makaism launches for Switch 1&2 and PlayStation 5 in Japan on January 29, 20262:06:54 - Dragon Quest Smash/Grow announced for mobile2:09:39 - Baroque-Ya compilation releases physically in Japan for Nintendo Switch on December 182:14:44 - New screenshots for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined detail characters, visuals, combat, vocations, DLC, and more2:20:04 - Yuji Horii comments on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined coming before Dragon Quest IV, V, and VI remakes2:26:24 - Patch 1.10 for Raidou Remastered adds enhanced New Game+, QoL adjustments, balance updates, and bug fixes2:36:06 - Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 base game to include Lasombra & Toreador Clans, overview trailer shared2:43:47 - Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has surpassed 500k shipments and digital sales worldwide2:45:04 - Release dates - Kaiju No. 8 The Game, Brave x Junction, Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, Artis Impact (Switch), Card en Ciel Nintendo (Switch 2)2:47:21 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, Josh discusses his extended hands-on time with the Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo, Mikhail had a date with the Playdate, and we discuss all the RPG news from the latest Nintendo Direct.

In this episode, Josh returns from a busy PAX West to discuss a bunch of previews, plus Super Robot Wars Y and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion.

In this week's episode, we review Varlet, Lost Soul Aside, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. We also have a preview for The Lonesome Guild, an interview for Atelier Resleriana, and our usual RPG news rundown.

In this week's episode, we discuss the extended demo for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a bunch of previews for Capcom and Bandai Namco, and all of the RPG news out of Gamescom 2025!

In this week's episode, we review Drova: Forsaken Kin & Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered, discuss the Super Robot Wars Y demo, and touch on all the RPG news from the past two weeks.