Tetracast 461: All about the Demo

In this episode, we discuss some non-RPGs in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:23 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve7:59 - Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered26:24 - Kamaitachi no Yoru (Banshee's Last Cry)36:50 - Article Shoutout: Naoki Hamaguchi interview43:17 - Article Shoutouts: The Witcher 3 Remastered47:47 - Article Shoutout: Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Preview49:55 - Article Shoutouts: Tales of Eternia Remastered Preview, Octopath ports, RPGs of 2027 list56:26 - Sakura Wars creator Hiroi Oji on the series1:02:03 - Quickfire news: Caves of Qud update, Castlevania Belmont’s Curse demo, Zero Parades: Director’s Cut, Tainted Grail update, Queen’s Domain date, Crimson Desert DLC, Gachiakuta1:09:25 - Wrap-up and sign-off

In this episode, James returns from Tokyo Game Show where we discuss all the news and demos from the event.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:41 - James returns from Tokyo Game Show2:15 - Bandai Namco: Tales of Eternia Remastered10:00 - Capcom: Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Resident Evil ports26:18 - Square Enix: Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United34:40 - Fate/Extra Record48:44 - AI at TGS, Level-556:19 - TGS previews: Gundam Rogue Orbit, Wo Long 2, Attack on Titan 3, Atelier Karla, Apothecary Diaries1:02:51 - Article Shoutouts: Crisis Core and Dragon Quest XI on Nintendo Switch 2, Shoji Meguro interview, RuneScape interview1:08:48 - Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga announced1:18:48 - Fantasy IP Ignisphere and action RPG Dawngazer announced1:23:17 - Obsidian is now under Bethesda, other Xbox news1:32:16 - Digital Bros cancels Armed Fantasia: To the End of the Wilderness1:36:49 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World update1:38:41 - Release Dates: Keep Driving, Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Shadow of Mordor, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo, Titan Quest II, more

In this episode, we review Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave & Another Eden Begins, and we discuss updates from Tokyo Game Show.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:03 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave52:03 - Trails in the Sky: 2nd Chapter; Falcom announcements from TGS1:06:55 - Another Eden Begins1:34:01 - Akiba Lost1:48:13 - Article shoutout - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse preview, Diablo IV Switch 2 impressions1:49:57 - TGS Trailers: Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Level-5, Square Enix, Persona 4 Revival, Stranger than Heaven, Fate/Extra Record, Atelier Karia2:05:57 - Updates: Zero Parades: Director’s Cut launches on October 1, Trinity Trigger DX is now available on Nintendo Switch 22:10:47 - Dates: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Switch 2), Edge of Memories, Prinny Party: Going Overboard!, Terranigma, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, Aether & Iron, Of Ash and Steel2:18:10 - Wrap-up and Sign-off

In this episode, we discuss all the news from PAX West and Nintendo Directs, including Ocarina of Time, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Persona 4 Revival, and more.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:57 - PAX West recap from Josh7:48 - Square Enix PAX West previews: Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Final Fantasy Resonance, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World22:56 - NIS America @ PAX West: The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster, Gobble, Village in the Shade, NIS Interview w/ Kenzo Saruhashi28:10 - PAX West wrap-up: Persona 4 Revival interview, Final Fantasy VII Revelation interview38:31 - Article Shoutout: Mewgenics platform comparison39:10 - Nintendo Direct discussion: Ocarina of Time Remake55:49 - Nintendo Direct ports: Monster Hunter Wilds, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Stellar Blade: Complete Edition56:52 - Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United announced1:04:23 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition gets new trailer, Shimmer revealed1:06:47 - Persona 4 Revival launches May 20, 20271:07:25 - Eternal Anima launches on PC, Xbox Series, PS5, and Switch 2 on March 4, 20271:09:21 - Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- shadow dropped1:11:41 - Koei Tecmo and Gust announce The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother1:14:13 - Nintendo Direct final thoughts1:15:49 - Level-5 Vision 2026 II: DecaPolice, Inazuma Eleven: Bold Revolution, Fantasy Life i: The Celestial Express, Holy Horror Mansion, Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain1:31:07 - Steam achievement leak1:32:56 - Sales updates: Onimusha: Way of the Sword reaches 1 million, Culdcept Begins reaches 100K1:35:34 - Dates: Yomawari, Danganronpa 2x2 - January 14, Muramasa: Revenant Blades - February 4, Atelier Karia - February 25, Tianji: Shadow of the Ancients, Villion:Code1:44:34 - Wrap-up and sign-off

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