My first real foray into Monster Hunter was back in 2017 with Monster Hunter Stories. I had been gifted a copy of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate by a family member who wanted to get me hooked on the series, but I bounced off of it pretty quickly, despite my interest…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct just wrapped up, and not only did we get the final trailer, we were also treated to three brand-new cast reveals! Wart, from Super Mario Bros. 2 fame, will be voiced by the legendary Luis Guzmán. Issa Rae from Insecure will be…
In a new interview with RPG Site, New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry revealed a detail about the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop that might explain why it has been an overall more pleasant experience since the console’s launch. When asked about the process of porting its games over to different…
During Sony’s “State of Play Japan” stream today, Square Enix announced that it would be releasing a demo for Octopath Traveler 0 in the lead up to its release next month. Said to contain around three hours of content, the demo includes the introduction, the character creator, and allows players…
We’re only a few short weeks away from the launch of Octopath Traveler II, the sequel to one of my favorite RPGs on the Nintendo Switch! If you haven’t played the first game or if you’re just on the fence about giving the game a try, you’re in luck: Nintendo…
If you live in Japan and are into retro JRPGs, here’s an opportunity for you. Square Enix is currently accepting applicants for a demo of the upcoming Octopath Traveler: Champion of the Continent mobile game. Similar to their demo for the original Octopath Traveler, the company is asking for feedback…
Welcome back to our coverage of the Octopath Traveler demo! Last time we covered the tales of Ophilia and Primrose, and this time we’re wrapping up the prologues of the eight protagonists as we take a look at our last two stars, the gregarious, genial Alfyn and the astute, stately…
There’s only about a week left until the hotly anticipated Octopath Traveler drops, and director Keisuke Miyauchi and producer Masashi Takahashi are celebrating by showcasing their artistic sensibilities and drawing a cast illustration in a new video posted to the NOA Twitter. To celebrate the upcoming launch of #OctopathTraveler,…
Welcome back to our series of Octopath Traveler impressions! Last time we dove into the tales of the muscular H’aanit and Olberic, still enjoying the game greatly while starting to pick up on some little flaws. This time we’ll be examining some of the fairer members of the cast, as…
Welcome back to our series of impressions of the Octopath Traveler demo! Last time, we covered the start of the stories of Tressa and Therion, and began delving into the basics of the battle mechanics. This time, we’ll be taking a look at the beefier members of the cast, as…
When it was announced with brief footage at the Switch reveal event in January 2017, I was immediately interested in Octopath Traveler. With a unique art style, a focus on a wide cast of characters, and the knowledge that it was being handled by the Bravely Default team, the game…
Octopath Traveler is just a month away but if you’re eager to get a head-start on your journey you’re in luck, as a new demo was announcing during today’s E3 Direct. What sets this demo apart compared to the last one is that saves will be transferable to the main…
Announced and released yesterday during Nintendo’s Direct, we dabbled in the world of Project Octopath Traveler’s demo. Join us as we explore this new world that will be coming to the Nintendo Switch next year.
Square Enix has announced that a free playable demo for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, the remake of fan-favorite installment Dragon Quest VII, will be available for download tomorrow, January 7th, 2026. Downloadable on PC and consoles with demos available for both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, progress made in the…
Update (2/23/23): And we’re back with one last countdown tweet! Today’s illustration was created by Mr. Urushibara and features two characters this time, Tressa from the first OT game and the merchant Partitio from OT2. We’re just one day away from the release of Octopath Traveler II! Stay tuned for…
