It feels weirdly surreal that the niche PSP fighting game, Crossover, Ys Vs. Trails in the Sly, got a remaster over a decade later …and that I get officially credited for doing some minor testing for proofreading the text in the fan-translation back during COVID.

Many moons ago, in the nascent stage of my career, I did a small amount of scenario editing for what would become the Geofront's fan localization of Ys vs. Trails in the Sky. Now that project has finally coalesced into an official, sanctioned release. I'm grateful to be credited alongside this team.

In my latest music review (via @rpgfan.bsky.social ), I go deep into disc 4 of the #SaGaFrontier2 Remastered soundtrack, where all the new music can be found! Masashi Hamauzu's classic tunes reimagined by new arrangers! www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Do you ever feel like you're alive / Just in time to die? @dancegavindance.bsky.social youtu.be/IEYI_ssOfaM?...

Today on Astral City Mini, my hopes for a dream remake of Trails in the Sky are scattered to the winds. How and why did its new localization falter? I’ll tell you.

The @wayorecords.bsky.social team struck gold once again! "Across the Kosmos ~ Xenosaga Piano Collection" is a contender for arrange album of 2025! Featuring @benyaminnuss.bsky.social and surprise mini jazz album from the ensemble "Endgegner!" www.rpgfan.com/music-review... @rpgfan.bsky.social

On today's episode of #RhythmEncounter, our panelists highlight the works of composer and arranger Naoshi Mizuta, whose music credits span 30 years! From #FinalFantasy XI to The 4 Heroes of Light and beyond, listen to their picks below 🎧 Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2025/09/22/r...

I love what @trevoralangomes.bsky.social (I'm tagging "TAG"!) did with the #Deltarune piano collection, published by @materiacollective.com ! Here's my review of the album via @rpgfan.bsky.social !! www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

#DragonQuest VII Reimagined sets sail early next year! 🌊 With vibrant graphics and apparently changes to tighten up the story and move it along at a better pace... A perfect treat for what was the game's 25th anniversary this year! Details + Media: www.rpgfan.com/2025/09/12/d...

I still want swords to be turned to plowshares, even when the guy who loved swords gets killed by one

Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy is a magic school dungeon crawler spun from a familiar puyo-verse...Um, I mean universe.🔮 A bit on the simple side stops it from feeling truly wondrous, but light-hearted fun has its merit! Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/mado-...

The Wor[l]ds of Yoko Taro | Writing in video games www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

It's never too late to celebrate some great RPG music! Our editors have compiled 2024's top original soundtracks, arrangement albums, vinyls, and individual favorites in this latest feature. Reminisce on 2024's bangers below 🎵 Music of the Year: www.rpgfan.com/feature/musi...

A feature NINE MONTHS in the making! It's @rpgfan.bsky.social 's "Music of the Year 2024." OSTs and Arranges galore! Overall site picks and individual picks! Check it out! www.rpgfan.com/feature/musi...

Do you like jazz? Do you like Xenogears? Good! Next month we're celebrating the anniversary of Xenogears' North American release. Here's a preview of what to expect. Preorders up on Bandcamp! youtu.be/23X2DZyhmgA

Two tri-Crescendo/Bandai Namco #RPG 's are getting their soundtracks available to stream *tomorrow*! 🎵 Eternal Sonata (Trusty Bell) and Fragile Dreams are arriving September 3rd on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. They're both beautiful OSTs (especially to study-slash-work to).

ICYMI – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 composer Lorien Testard shares an hour of inspirations and favourite music on NTS Radio. Listen now: www.nts.live/shows/guests... @expedition33.bsky.social @kepler-interactive.bsky.social #clairobscurexpedition33 #clairobscur #expedition33

As promised a treasure trove of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles info. Enjoy the preview and the interview! Director Kazutoyo Maehiro Interview - www.rpgfan.com/feature/fina... Written Preview - www.rpgfan.com/2025/09/02/f... Video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=nudd...

We interviewed #FinalFantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles Director Kazutoyo Maehiro on gameplay changes from its 1997 release to its polished-up 2025 re-release.⚔️ And I got a good feeling[!] both veterans and freshman are gonna enjoy this one! Full Interview: www.rpgfan.com/feature/fina...

#ShinMegamiTensei music strikes just right at night; so I'm pleased to present its "great/weird" vibe here with an SMTIV OST review! ...Also does anyone love this CD-holding Samurai cover as much as I do? 💿 Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

My review of #sqkawaii comes with a big ol' shout out to my hero @astralcitymini.com for being awesome and inspiring me to listen to the album with his own (superior) review! Via @rpgfan.bsky.social www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

With #AtelierResleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian just around the corner, we got the opportunity to interview Junzo Hosoi and Yasunori Sakuda on the title's synthesis and battle systems, development, and more. Check it out below! Interview: www.rpgfan.com/feature/atel...

New @rpgfan.bsky.social soundtrack review from Matt! SMT4 baby!! www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Our latest game is out! Welcome to Zephyr Town! 🍃

Idk where else to share and dialogue about ... All of this. But @lindsayellis.bsky.social ' new video essay on empathy, Ms Rachel, genocide, religion & history ... And Mr Rogers. Needed this one today. youtu.be/QwpanShgOp4?...

... I was not prepared for how good the new Deltarune piano collection from @materiacollective.com / @trevoralangomes.bsky.social would be. I am now engrossed in it. Whenever I return, I'll hopefully have some cogent thoughts around it. trevorgomes.bandcamp.com/album/deltar...

Do you know What I mean When I say I don't wanna be alone? youtu.be/lL0041GDsqE?...

This article was one of the hardest things I've ever had to write, and I'm so glad I did it. I think many people will be surprised by the #1 pick. And maybe disappointed by my lower ranks. Only 2 of 19 are in "C," everything else is B and above. (Because let's be honest... these are great CDs!)

As promised last week: here's the latest from Final Fantasy XI and Naoshi Mizuta! "Prime Memories" -- www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

What's this? Final Fantasy XI *still* has good music being produced? Oh yes. And I haven't even gotten to Prime Memories yet. (It's on the way...) Via @rpgfan.bsky.social , props to @square-enix-games.com for publishing: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Know anyone whose gaming library is "Zelda-adjacent" but they haven't taken the deep dive into the actual series? It can be overwhelming, but my colleague Noah at @rpgfan.bsky.social has some good ideas here. www.rpgfan.com/feature/lege...

I'm on the latest episode of Rhythm Encounter, lots of great music in mobile / gacha titles, including those that are no longer running. 🎶🎶🎶

The #SaGa series has seen some truly impressive efforts to remaster (or even remake) its earlier titles and it's been great to revisit! We have a short interview w/ producer Hiroyuki Miura and director Naofumi Ueno to talk their process. Interview: www.rpgfan.com/feature/saga...

Reflecting the series' latest shift to an open-world concept, the #Atelier Yumia Original Soundtrack is a wonderful treat for fans of past Atelier titles who are itching for a new direction. Check out our album review below 🎵 Music Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

🎼"Here deep in the forest, forgive and forget, see everything is new here." www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxYH...

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Several of our staff members rounded up some fantastic RPGs and adventure games from Canadian developers or primarily Canadian teams to celebrate the occasion. Check out our list below! Feature: www.rpgfan.com/feature/cana...

Citizen Sleeper OST review from Matt Wardell let's goooo! (CS2 incoming soon!) @rpgfan.bsky.social @amosroddy.bsky.social www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Studio Ghibli was founded on June 15, 1985, by the directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki! 40 years of awesome and moving and joyful and tragic stories, beautifully animated 🥰

Thought of the day: The Ghorman protests and imperial "response" (all planned, all instigated, all propagandized) in S2 Ep8 of Andor ... Is not unlike what the current administration is doing with Los Angeles.

Hey, remember Breath of Fire 6? That time Capcom tried to make a mobile game part of the main series? It had good music imo! www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Over at @rpgfan.bsky.social , my man Matt Wardell brings yet another solid review. I can't believe the Distant Worlds series is at DW7 now, but I think the quality here is above 5 and 6. Check out Matt's review! www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

@paulskevington.bsky.social gives the full breakdown of the good and bad in "Maliki: Poison of the Past." Good times! Via @rpgfan.bsky.social : www.rpgfan.com/review/malik...

We at @rpgfan.bsky.social are mesmerized by @expedition33.bsky.social ! After Zek 's game review and my OST review, we interviewed composer Lorien Testard: lots of great insights here, including news of a planned vinyl release from @lacedrecords.com ! www.rpgfan.com/feature/clai...

I managed to keep my thoughts (sorta) succinct, in my review for the massive 8 hour OST for @clairobscur.bsky.social ! As usual, review comes to you via @rpgfan.bsky.social ! www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Time for us to see what the buzz it all about~. 🌹 We're LIVE with Clair Obscur: #Expedition33 on Twitch! Happy Friday everybody! Watch ►► www.twitch.tv/rpgfancom

Crystalline Resonance (FF Piano): is it good? What to expect? How 'bout those FF16 arranges? My review via @rpgfan.bsky.social www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Not quite your average game of football, #Despelote is like reliving a quaint childhood memory.⚽ But it tells a story that any passionate person can relate to (which, if you're here reading game reviews, probably means you). Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/despe...

Live w/ more SaGa Frontier 2! Repping the Summit Ice holocaust-aware jacket for this one Come hang as we explore one of the best-looking games of all time and I get filtered to the point of spending 30 minutes trying to glimmer a skill on a frog www.twitch.tv/ceruleanskie...