Tetracast 418: Burger Burger Burger Fries

In this week's episode, we review Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Stray Children, and Duet Night Abyss. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18874-tetracast-418-burger-burger-burger-friesTimestamps0:00 - Introduction1:20 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake40:33 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and general Dragon Quest tangent1:08:41 - Stray Children1:31:13 - Duet Night Abyss2:12:55 - Tales of Xillia Remastered programming note2:14:26 - Sci-fi dungeon crawler Descent of Lunaris set to release for PC in 20262:15:57 - Action RPG Loulan: The Cursed Sand announced for PlayStation 5 and PC, featuring an undead warrior in ancient China2:19:34 - Former Rune Factory 3 & 4 staff members work on developing Farnia Village for PC via Steam2:21:30 - Of Ash and Steel delayed to November 242:22:08 - Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4 "Into the Mist" launches on December 162:27:32 - Calamity Angels: Special Delivery releases on February 17, 2026 for PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch2:28:02 - Sigma Star Saga DX launches for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam in 20262:29:43 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this week's episode, we review The Outer Worlds 2 and preview Fantasy Maiden Wars. We also discuss newly announced Switch 2 RPGs, Fallout series updates, and more.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:29 - The Outer Worlds 21:01:40 - Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dreams of the Stray Dreamer1:25:27 - Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 21:32:48 - RPGs coming to Switch 2: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, System Shock (2023). Not coming: Gothic 1 Remake1:38:37 - Fallout updates: Fallout 76 - Burning Springs update on December 2, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Edition Bundle1:46:33 - Open world action RPG Project TAL unveiled with announcement trailer1:49:40 - Ariana and the Elder Codex launches in 2026 for PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch1:50:44 - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road livestream updates (and release schedule tangent)2:08:00 - Famitsu Tales of Series remaster update: Xillia 2 + ???2:13:17 - New trailers for Shadow of the Road and Rue Valley2:14:53 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A sells 5.8 million copies in its first week2:16:56 - Aeruta will leave Early Access and have its full release on PC via Steam on November 52:18:38 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Mysteria Ecclesiae story expansion launches on November 112:20:11 - Release dates: Kingdoms of the Dump, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Solasta II2:22:22 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this week's episode, we review Pokemon Legends Z-A and Dark Deity II, as well as take a look at Steam Next Fest demos.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:21 - Pokemon Legends Z-A54:33 - Steam Next Fest Demos: Ghost Vanguard, Skate Story, Nighthawks, Birdcage, Hell Maiden, Homura Hime, Shadow of the Road1:03:15 - Dark Deity II1:19:02 - Article shout-out: Final Fantasy XIV & Monster Hunter Wilds Interview1:20:51 - Article shout-out: Pokemon Legends Z-A Switch and Switch 2 comparison1:23:12 - Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is the newest entry in the Dissidia series, coming 2026 for iOS and Android1:36:45 - Octopath Traveler 0 screenshots showcase the monster arena, museum, primary antagonist, and four more travelers1:40:31 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - The Princess Ranger trailer released1:41:18 - Medieval fantasy RPG Of Ash and Steel launches on November 6 + Demo1:42:03 - Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy is coming to PC Steam in 20261:43:01 - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is coming soon to Nintendo Switch 21:46:04 - Witchbrook has been delayed to next year1:49:20 - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road ‘INA-DAI’ live stream set for October 211:50:41 - Wrap-up and Sign-off

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.