This is going to be a good series. I contributed to two of these refresh-reviews, and Matt and Rob handled the rest. We're not *replacing* the old Y2K reviews, but it is certainly an improvement to have these in addition to my old 16-y/o ramblings that are tantamount to "hey isn't FF great?"

This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)

Can't get enough of @traindetective.bsky.social (Detective Instinct)? Why not check out the soundtrack and support composer Joey Lopes? Here's my review for the Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved OST via @rpgfan.bsky.social www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Far from Dale North's first rodeo, but his work for Wizard of Legends remains inspired and something many an RPG Fan can enjoy (even if you're unfamiliar with the games, like me, but still like good keeping great VGM in rotation). Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

I ... I just can't.

Since its beginnings in 2009, FromSoftware's Souls series has left an unmistakable mark on gaming. For those looking to get into these celebrated games, including some Souls-likes, we've got the primer for you! Check out our feature below. Series Primer: www.rpgfan.com/feature/so-y...

Solving puzzles with Professor Layton taught me the importance of good "thinky music"; and The Blue Prince has a beautiful style of its own.💙 I recommend listening; but Patrick here teaches me fancy music words like "ostinato" and "rubato"~. Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

My latest at @rpgfan.bsky.social is a review of the Blue Prince OST! It's sooo smoooooth www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

The Atelier is reopened! ---Now with less FOMO gacha banners! 👍⚗️ #Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian brews a hotpot of great ideas, even if not perfectly – but it's an entry that series vets and newcomers can easily enjoy. Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/ateli...

And we are SO back! youtu.be/wp43OdtAAkM?...

I love when we go back and review a rare Japanese-only RPG from a bygone system. Sometimes it's a new and wonderful gem to discover...!💎 And sometimes it's more diamond in the rough... #Sega Saturn's Wachenröder is the latter. Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/wache...

The music is definitely good enough to warrant discussion and analysis! I love your SQ Chips review, though not as much as I love your #SQKawaii article on your blog!! (No lie, reading that article renewed my interest in all these arrange albums!!)

I adored tonight's performance of A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY! We enjoyed some deeper cuts like "Lovely, Dark, and Deep" from FFXVI and "The Airship Blackjack" from FFVI. My favorite piece was a beautiful rendition of "Close in the Distance" from FFXIV. @ffnewworld.bsky.social ✨

The final "SQ" in the Square Enix lineup (till future collections with all of 'em); many powerful tracks and some unique arrangements. A last 'hurrah' before we do the traditional FF victory celebration and throw our hands up until the music stops.🎵 Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

What was the "Last SQ"? And where has SQEX music gone since this album? via @rpgfan.bsky.social www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

Buckle up, as our new feature is throwing it back to 2023! Our Music of the Year 2023 is here, highlighting fantastic RPG tracks from the stacked year that brought us Octopath Traveler II, Baldur's Gate 3, and more. Read on below! Music of the Year 2023: www.rpgfan.com/feature/musi...

Not entirely related, but I've been thinking a lot about how Square Enix handed off the mobile game to NetEase when they knew they were working on Octopath Traveler 0 which was certainly going to have an impact on revenue for the service.

this is an absolutely unhinged connection to make. literally the thing that every single teams user reports is that they HATE IT THEY'RE IN TEAMS BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO BE FOR THEIR JOB

HOLY SHIT. www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10...

Another quarter has come and gone, and with it came some fantastic music! From new takes on classic tracks to new releases, check out what's been going on in the RPG music space the last three months. Listen to #RhythmEncounter below 🎧 Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2025/10/13/r...

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...