Tetracast 457: Frogs are Cool

In this episode, we review The Blood of Dawnwalker and discuss all the news from PlayStation State of Play.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction4:22 - The Blood of Dawnwalker33:24 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword check-in44:30 - Article Shoutouts: Another Eden Begins interview, Guild Wars 3 preview49:38 - Article Shoutout: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Switch 2 impressions.52:00 - Article Shoutouts: Exodus preview, Trails from Zero / Trails to Azure PS5/Switch 2 ports58:37 - Article Shoutouts: Angeline Era interview, Fahrenheit 213 interview1:03:58 - Fate/Extra Record launches January 28, 20271:08:22 - Final Fantasy VII Revelation releases on April 8, 20271:15:47 - Final Fantasy Resonance gets new trailer, demo now available1:21:51 - Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance gets first full trailer1:29:10 - Crimson Desert - Charting the Unknown DLC announced for October 151:30:35 - Rev. NOiR launches 20271:33:52 - Echoes of Aincrad: Genesis Maidens DLC releases this Winter1:34:38 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World gets new Monster Wrangler trailer1:38:02 - Digimon Story: Time Stranger unveils A Hero's Eternal Legacy expansion1:39:06 - Dungeons of Dusk showcases survival mode gameplay1:42:38 - Dragon's Dogma 2 major title update 3.2 now live1:43:46 - Sales and Dates: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Level-5 Vision, TGS streams, Nighthawks, Warframe updates, Warrior Cats1:48:02 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we review Star Wars Zero Company, share impressions of the demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, and discuss all the news out of Gamescom.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:32 - Star Wars: Zero Company27:45 - Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo 36:14 - Article Shoutout - Persona 4 Revival preview45:09 - Article Shoutout - Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen preview48:50 - Article Shoutouts - Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake Preview, SNEG interview51:02 - Terranigma is coming to modern consoles in early 202756:19 - The Witcher news - Remaster, new DLC, Witcher 4 set for 20281:03:59 - Brief teasers of Rune Factory 6 and new Story of Seasons1:05:08 - Fable Trailer and gameplay1:09:53 - New trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation1:12:22 - Showa American Story gets a new trailer at Gamescom 20261:14:56 - New details for Final Fantasy Resonance1:17:36 - The Blood of Dawnwalker console performance update1:19:32 - Release Dates - The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Tamriel Rebuilt mod, Mewgenics console, Aion 2, Shadow of the Road, Path of Exile 2, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, Ananta, Cassette Beasts 2002, Exodus, Amphibian1:36:28 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we review Brigandine Abyss, share impressions of The Duskbloods' closed network test, discuss Trails in the Sky news updates, and more.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:00 - Brigandine Abyss35:13 - The Duskbloods Network Test impressions1:11:04 - Article Shoutout: Super Robot Wars Z2 remaster thoughts1:17:07 - Article Shoutout: Lies of P interview, Team Ninja interview, Koji Fox interview1:23:08 - Phantom Blade Zero State of Play1:25:11 - New trailers for Star Wars Zero Company, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, and Kingdom Hearts IV1:30:09 - Trails in the Sky remake updates1:36:31 - New screenshots for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World1:38:47 - The Blood of Dawnwalker details before launch1:41:05 - Release dates: Fantasy Life i, Code Vein II DLC, Little Witch in the Woods, Control Resonance physical releases, Cyberpunk Edgerunners 21:45:21 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we preview Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, give final thoughts on Beast of Reincarnation, discuss the newest Kingdom Hearts IV news, and more.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:44 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Preview58:18 - Beast of Reincarnation final thoughts1:10:52 - Article shout-out: Steins;Gate Reboot review / technical1:18:12 - Article shout-out: Star Wars Zero Company Preview1:21:04 - Article shout-out: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 21:23:18 - Kingdom Hearts IV confirmed for late 2027 release, new trailer shared at D23 2026 Showcase1:34:25 - The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition is now available on consoles and PC platforms1:38:35 - Bandai Namco shares new 'Everything You Need to Know' trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker1:41:50 - Persona 4 Revival New Features trailer released1:42:32 - Sega shares new Stranger Than Heaven combat gameplay video1:44:10 - Phantom Blade Zero 11-minute Pre-Order Trailer1:46:59 - Pokemon Bank will be completely shut down on February 25, 20271:48:56 - Dates: The Legend of Heroes III: White Witch Renewal, Village in the Shade, Angeline Era, Aniimo1:52:53 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we review Beast of Reincarnation, share impressions of Village in the Shade, and discuss the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct and other RPG news.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:54 - Beast of Reincarnation34:55 - Lies of P on Nintendo Switch 243:12 - Village in the Shade JP impressions57:38 - Onimusha: Way of the Word last previews / interview1:06:07 - Article Shoutout: Kyoto Xanadu import review 1:14:04 - Article Shoutout: Swords of Legends preview1:18:40 - Article Shoutout: Danganronpa 2x2 interview1:23:04 - Article Shoutout: Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader Switch 2 interview1:24:27 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct takeaways (and September release schedule tangent)1:39:38 - Phantom Blade Zero Pre-Order Teaser Trailer1:40:15 - Persona 4 Revival showcases Yukiko Amagi in a new character trailer 1:41:00 - GungHo and Falcom share new Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter trailer 1:41:44 - Gothic 1 Remake to add Marvin mode, Photo Mode, etc1:43:04 - Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo is now available1:43:46 - Fields of Mistria 1.0 is now live on PC Steam1:44:57 - Release Dates: Expeditions Samurai, Crimson Moon, Moonlighter 2, Attack on Titan 3, Saga of Lumin1:50:41 - Wrap-up and sign-off (with Baten Kaitos tangent)

In this episode, we review Blue Reflection Quartet, take a look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Switch 2 Edition, and Bryan finishes his Divinity franchise backlog.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:31 - Blue Reflection Quartet40:08 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Switch 2 Edition57:11 - Divinity II: Developer's Cut & Divinity: Dragon Commander1:17:20 - Article shout-outs: Two Cyberpunk 2077 interviews, Arknights: Endfield at Anime Expo1:22:11 - Super Robot Wars Z II: Ruination Remastered announced (and Super Robot Wars Y DLC)1:40:43 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel announced1:45:45 - Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC announced, set to release on August 191:47:41 - Expeditions: Samurai gets a new gameplay trailer going over the core features1:49:06 - Sakuna of Rice and Ruin: Hinuka's Traversing Spirit Tale storyline videos published on YouTube1:53:05 - Aeruta will also be available on PlayStation 5 & 4 and Nintendo Switch1:55:04 - Sales: Pragmata has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide1:55:12 - Release Dates: Starsand Island (August 18), Stupid Never Dies (October 21), Demons' Night Fever (October 22), Shinovi Nexus - Senran Kagura (2026 in Japan)1:59:15 - Tencent cancels development of a mobile Story of Seasons game2:02:12 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we take a look at Splatoon Raiders & Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, discuss the update to Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Star Ocean's 30th anniversary, and more.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:54 - Splatoon Raiders20:50 - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls37:15 - Article Shoutout: Star Ocean 30th anniversary43:45 - Article Shoutout: Sting Interview47:22 - Article Shoutout: Final Fantasy X Switch 2 platform comparison51:28 - Prinny Party: Going Overboard announced53:05 - Indie dungeon crawler game Occult: Scarlet Elegy is coming to PC via Steam54:16 - Unofficial Falcom Music Channel shut down58:22 - Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Collector's Bundle, Bastion job, new city, game system updates, and more showcased1:04:58 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition overview trailer showcases new outfits and rare blade MOMO1:14:06 - The Relic: First Guardian showcases its bosses in the new 'Meet the Brutals' trailer1:15:02 - Persona 4 Revival showcases Chie Satonaka in a new character trailer1:15:31 - New screenshots for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World showcase monster recruitment, raising, fusion, and new monsters1:18:03 - Namco's 2008 flip phone RPG Lost Chronicle appears on Switch and PC Steam via G-Mode Archives1:19:15 - 1984 PC-8801 release of Dragon Slayer Level 2.0 gets a Nintendo Switch port via EGG Console1:20:38 - Langrisser Sea of Sword took some notes from Unicorn Overlord1:23:44 - Where Winds Meet's Hidden Mountain expansion and version 2.0 launched on July 231:24:04 - Super Robot Wars 35th anniversary stream scheduled to run on August 11:26:01 - Darkest Dungeon The Fire’s Edge is new DLC for the original game, launching August 181:27:01 - 'Japanese-inspired German Role Playing Game' Elements Destiny set to launch in Q4 2026 for consoles and PC1:29:40 - French RPG developer Midgar Studio to shut down1:33:24 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we share first impressions for Kyoto Xanadu, discuss all the news around Bethesda's Fallout announcements, and more.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:55 - Kyoto Xanadu58:10 - Denshattack, Hell Maiden, Dead Weight1:11:47 - Article Shoutouts: GOG Interview, Culdcept Begins Review, Dragon’s Dogma II Interview, Emi Evan Interview, Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, Various Switch 2 ports1:37:50 - Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters in the works, Fallout 5 in pre-production1:48:43 - ZA/UM layoffs1:52:35 - Langrisser: Sea of Sword announced for PC, iOS, Android1:58:09 - New trailer/details for Final Fantasy Resonance2:01:13 - Beast of Reincarnation gets new Combat Overview video2:03:02 - Owlcat Games shares new Journey Trailer for tactical RPG Shadow of the Road2:04:48 - Octopath Traveler 0 update announced2:05:52 - Release Dates: Lunarium, Expeditions: Samurai, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Emberville, SuperVanoman Collection2:13:31 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we review Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok and Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle. We also revisit Beyond Divinity, discuss Microsoft layoffs, and highlight news out of Anime Expo.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:52 - Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok38:25 - Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle49:26 - Beyond Divinity1:02:05 - Article Shout-outs: Suikoden Anime, Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, Disgaea Mayhem Interview, Black Flag Resynced Branching Path1:19:05 - Respec launch shout-out1:22:28 - Microsoft announced layoffs at several studios, including Obsidian Entertainment1:46:05 - Cygames' Project Awakening is still under development1:52:40 - Arknights: Endfield 'Homecoming' expansion launches on July 161:58:57 - Trailers: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Persona 4 Revival2:05:00 - Updates: Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader on Switch 2, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales2:13:30 - Dates: Star Ocean 30th anniversary livestream on July 19, Mortal Shell 2 on Aug 20, FF7 Ever Crisis shuts down on Oct 62:25:00 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, we learn about Japanese adventure game Doukoku Soshite, highlight new RPG trailers & details, and discuss unfortunate news about PlayStation ending physical disc production and closing online storefronts.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction2:14 - Star Fox (2026) / Rhythm Heaven Groove8:08 - Doukoku Soshite21:10 - Article Shout-outs: Aion 2, Metaphor ReFantazio on Switch 229:18 - PlayStation ending Physical Disc production1:00:13 - PS3 and Vita storefronts shutting down1:11:55 - Compulsion, Ninja Theory, Double Fine, Undead Labs and in negotiation with Microsoft to avoid closure1:17:46 - Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space coming west1:20:27 - Koei Tecmo reveals gameplay showcase and trailer for Attack on Titan 3 1:25:17 - Kyoto Xanadu new promotion trailer and gameplay1:27:58 - Persona 4 Revival character trailers: Protagonist and Rise1:32:49 - Code Vein II: Mask of Idris DLC announced1:34:45 - Multiple Final Fantasy VII Revelation DLC packs listed on the Epic Games Store 1:37:35 - Persona 3 Portable female protagonist is coming to Persona 5: The Phantom X as Kotone Shiomi1:40:10 - Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide 1:42:03 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword moves up its release date to September 4 1:45:23 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launches August 11 for Nintendo Switch 21:49:30 - Retro style RPG Dungeon Antiqua launches on July 30 for consoles1:50:43 - Frosthaven launches on October 15 for PC 1:51:12 - Danganronpa 2x2 delayed to early 2027, new 2x2 scenario titled Slayhem Mode 1:56:52 - Wrap-up and sign-off