RPG Site - Tetracast
The staff of RPG Site discuss role-playing video game news, new releases, retro classics, and go off on lengthy off-topic tangents based on current events in gaming and beyond.
Tetracast 419: It's so easy to run away from the cops
In this week's episode, we review Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and Aeruta.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction2:41 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment40:25 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 21:19:17 - Aeruta1:34:57 - Tales of Xillia Remastered1:47:51 - Square Enix AI and Layoff news1:56:39 - Amazon Game Studios announces the end of content updates for New World: Aeternum2:05:02 - Article Shout-out: Blue Protocol: Star Resonance 2:08:48 - Etrange Overlord releases in 2026 for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC in the West through NIS America2:11:03 - Alchemia Rogue: Mia and the Mystery Labyrinth releases...Tetracast 418: Burger Burger Burger Fries
In this week's episode, we review Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Stray Children, and Duet Night Abyss. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18874-tetracast-418-burger-burger-burger-fries
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction1:20 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake40:33 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and general Dragon Quest tangent1:08:41 - Stray Children1:31:13 - Duet Night Abyss2:12:55 - Tales of Xillia Remastered programming note2:14:26 - Sci-fi dungeon crawler Descent of Lunaris set to release for PC in 20262:15:57 - Action RPG Loulan: The Cursed Sand announced for PlayStation 5 and PC, featuring an undead warrior in ancient China2:19:34...Tetracast 417: Space to Space
In this week's episode, we review The Outer Worlds 2 and preview Fantasy Maiden Wars. We also discuss newly announced Switch 2 RPGs, Fallout series updates, and more.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction2:29 - The Outer Worlds 21:01:40 - Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dreams of the Stray Dreamer1:25:27 - Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 21:32:48 - RPGs coming to Switch 2: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, System Shock (2023). Not coming: Gothic 1 Remake1:38:37 - Fallout updates: Fallout 76 - Burning Springs update on December 2, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Edition Bundle1:46:33 - Open world action RPG Project TAL un...Tetracast 416: What does the moon taste like?
In this week's episode, we review Pokemon Legends Z-A and Dark Deity II, as well as take a look at Steam Next Fest demos.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction1:21 - Pokemon Legends Z-A54:33 - Steam Next Fest Demos: Ghost Vanguard, Skate Story, Nighthawks, Birdcage, Hell Maiden, Homura Hime, Shadow of the Road1:03:15 - Dark Deity II1:19:02 - Article shout-out: Final Fantasy XIV & Monster Hunter Wilds Interview1:20:51 - Article shout-out: Pokemon Legends Z-A Switch and Switch 2 comparison1:23:12 - Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is the newest entry in the Dissidia series, coming 2026 for iOS and Android1:36:45 - Octopath...Tetracast 415: I need someone to explain time travel
In this week's episode, we review Absolum & Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, preview Dark Auction, and discuss the latest RPG news. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18684-tetracast-415-i-need-someone-to-explain-time-tra
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction1:41 - Absolum22:07 - Steam Next Fest - Dark Auction32:03 - Article shout-out: Aether & Iron Interview34:00 - Article shout-outs: Let it Die: Inferno Preview, Metaphor ReFantazio Anniversary event43:24 - Article shout-outs: Square Enix articles (Romancing SaGa II: Revenge of the Seven platform comparison, Final Fantasy Tactics comparisons, Square Enix’s physical releases)54:35 - Article shout-out: Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Al...Tetracast 414: What's scarier than a bad remake of Parasite Eve?
In this week's episode, we review Digimon Story: Time Stranger while James returns from Tokyo Game Show 2025.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction1:12 - James at Tokyo Game Show56:25 - Digimon Story: Time Stranger1:29:44 - Article Shoutout: Drova: Forsaken Kin Review1:31:38 - Article Shoutout: The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remaster1:44:08 - Disgaea 7 Complete Review1:51:20 - Electronic Arts to be acquired by investor consortium trio for $55 billion2:01:54 - Xbox Game Pass introduces upgraded Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans, including price increases 2:09:16 - Cygames executive director Yuito Kimura steps down 2:12:52 - Survival action RPG Outward 2 set to launch in Summer 2026...Tetracast EX: Live from Tokyo Game Show 2025
In this special extra edition of the Tetracast, Alex and James gather on a Tokyo hotel rooftop to discuss what they saw at Tokyo Game Show 2025, the state of the Japanese industry, and other over-tired nattering.
https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/
Timestamps
0:00 - Hello from Tokyo2:55 - Big Devs vs Indies at TGS5:43 - Game Previews and Demos, AI booths8:12 - Monster Hunter Stories 3 Hands-on & Interview12:41 - Pragmata thoughts, and Switch 2 ports (Resident Evil)14:55 - Other TGS wrap-up24:24 - Square Enix at TGS, the Square Enix 'reboot', and handheld gaming31:08 - Japan's resurgence35:09...Tetracast EX: Live from Tokyo Game Show 2025
In this special extra edition of the Tetracast, Alex and James gather on a Tokyo hotel rooftop to discuss what they saw at Tokyo Game Show 2025, the state of the Japanese industry, and other over-tired nattering.
https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/
Timestamps
0:00 - Hello from Tokyo2:55 - Big Devs vs Indies at TGS5:43 - Game Previews and Demos, AI booths8:12 - Monster Hunter Stories 3 Hands-on & Interview12:41 - Pragmata thoughts, and Switch 2 ports (Resident Evil)14:55 - Other TGS wrap-up24:24 - Square Enix at TGS, the Square Enix 'reboot', and handheld gaming31:08 - Japan's resurgence35:09...Tetracast 413: Onizuma Eleven
In this week's episode, we review Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles and Hades II, while recapping all the news out of Tokyo Game Show 2025. https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18572-tetracast-413-onizuma-eleven
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction5:42 - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles51:37 - Hades II1:17:39 - Feature Shout-outs: Atelier Reslieriana performance, FFT performance comparison1:24:57 - Feature Shout-outs: Pokemon Legends Z-A Preview, Lost Soul Aside Review, Wander Stars Review1:32:26 - Feature Shout-out: Naoki Hamaguchi interview1:43:26 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, a remake of Yakuza 3 with new content and features, releases on February 12, 2026 (+ more...Tetracast 412: A new trail for Trails
In this episode, we review Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter alongside Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree as we prepare for Tokyo Game Show.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction5:32 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter1:04:11 - Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree1:38:46 - Article Shoutout: Shuten Order Review1:46:18 - Article Shoutout: Draco and the Seven Scale at PAX, Dragon Quest III comparison1:57:53 - Tokyo Game Show chatter / preview2:02:35 - Kyouran Makaism launches for Switch 1&2 and PlayStation 5 in Japan on January 29, 20262:06:54 - Dragon Quest Smash/Grow announced for mobile2:09:39 - Baroque-Ya...Tetracast 411: The Road to 2026
In this episode, Josh discusses his extended hands-on time with the Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo, Mikhail had a date with the Playdate, and we discuss all the RPG news from the latest Nintendo Direct.
Tetracast 410: The JoshCast (feat. giant robots)
In this episode, Josh returns from a busy PAX West to discuss a bunch of previews, plus Super Robot Wars Y and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion.
Tetracast 409: Everything's made up and the Likes don't matter
In this week's episode, we review Varlet, Lost Soul Aside, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. We also have a preview for The Lonesome Guild, an interview for Atelier Resleriana, and our usual RPG news rundown.
Tetracast 408: He's a doctor!
In this week's episode, we discuss the extended demo for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a bunch of previews for Capcom and Bandai Namco, and all of the RPG news out of Gamescom 2025!
Tetracast 407: Beating OFF and DigiRiding Cockpit
In this week's episode, we review Drova: Forsaken Kin & Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered, discuss the Super Robot Wars Y demo, and touch on all the RPG news from the past two weeks.
Tetracast 406: You can turn off the motion blur!
In this week's episode, we review Dear me, I was..., take a look at Earthion, and discuss all of the news from the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and THQ Nordic Digital Showcase.
Tetracast 405: Feathers, Dragonite, and SpongeBob
In this episode, we review Wuchang: Fallen Feathers & Wild Hearts S, and we discuss news out of Pokémon Presents, BitSummit, and more.
Tetracast 404: Can you steam brownies?
In this episode, we review No Sleep for Kaname Date and Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, take a Donkey Kong sidequest, and more.
Tetracast 403: The Weirdness Comes Out At Night
In this episode, James returns from Anime Expo, Bryan returns from Denver Fan Expo, and we review Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon.
Tetracast 402: Nostalgic for Dungeon Puzzles
In this episode, we discuss RPG DLCs & title updates, Microsoft layoffs, and news from Anime Expo and Bandai Namco's Summer Showcase.
Tetracast 401: Having an RPG Podcast Affair
In this episode, we review Front Mission 3 Remake and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. We also give first impressions to Persona 5: The Phantom X, and we welcome Andi Privitere from RPGamer to talk about #JRPGJuly.
Tetracast 400: Raidou Kuzunoha vs the Sega Sales Leak
In this episode, we review Raidou Remastered, share impressions for the ToHeart remake demo, share one last Summer Game Fest preview with Digimon: Time Stranger, and discuss a load of sales news.
Tetracast 399: Press L1 to enter Dialogue Stance
In the episode, we discuss our time at Summer Game Fest 2025, including previews for Pragmata, Crimson Desert, Onimusha, Code Vein II, and a lot more. Plus, all the news of a busy week.
Tetracast 398: The Vibes Were Good
In this episode, we discuss the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, review Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and discuss all of the RPG news out of Sony's State Of Play and Summer Game Fest 2025!
Tetracast 397: No More Ding Dong Bing Bongs
In this episode, we review Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered, and the remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. We also touch on a flurry of news ahead of Summer Game Fest and the launch of Nintendo Switch 2.
Tetracast 396: They Made That Puppet Twerk
In this episode, we review Level-5's Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and MercurySteam's Blades of Fire. We also discuss all the Warhammer news from the Warhammer Skulls event and the rest of the RPG news ahead of the summer showcase season.
Tetracast 395: There are at least six Gacha RPGs discussed in this episode
In this episode, we review Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, and we discuss the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link & new Kingdom Hearts IV screenshots. Also, we chat about six other Gacha games including Persona 5: The Phantom X.
Tetracast 394: Best Mahjong Strategy Tip
In this episode, Chao reviews Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You Emotional, while James & Adam tackle their backlogs with Lies of P & Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, respectively.
Tetracast 393: Somehow .hack is brought up in this episode twice
In this episode, we review Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, take a look at Konami classic Mitsumete Knight, and discuss RPG news of the week.
Tetracast 392: Go Raidou Go!
In this episode, we review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 & The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, and we discuss our experiences pre-ordering a Nintendo Switch 2.
Tetracast 391: Send In The Clowns
In this episode, we review Lunar Remastered Collection, SD Gundam G Generation Eternal, and do our usual weekly news run-down.
Tetracast 390: We love burn phases
In this episode, we review Promise Mascot Agency, Madoka Magica Magia Exedra, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail patch 7.2, and more.
Tetracast 389: Toad, in the Monster Truck, with the Burger Hat
In this episode, we discuss the reveal of (and confusion around) the Nintendo Switch 2, new games shown, and Adam's trip to New York for hands-on impressions.
Tetracast 388: You know Khazan, we really are the Dungeon Fighter (Online)
In this episode, we review The First Berserker: Khazan and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, plus discuss all the RPG news out of the March 2025 Nintendo Direct.
Tetracast 387: The Secret Cabal of Bad Dudes
In this packed episode of the podcast, we recap a week at GDC 2025 and we bring on two special guests to review two big RPGs in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Tetracast 386: A Post-Ryza World
In this episode, we go deep into the newest release of the long-running Atelier series as Chao and James review Atelier Yumia. Plus new NIS titles, a Trails in the Sky remake trailer, and more.
Tetracast 385: Suikoden II has the Sauce
In this episode, Adam reviews his time with Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, Josh shares impressions of Split Fiction, and James cleared Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail - Futures Rewritten Ultimate.
Tetracast 384: Pokemon Lore Runs Deep
In this episode, we have an expanded guest cast to review Monster Hunter Wilds. Plus, new information on Pokemon Legends Z-A.
Tetracast 383: Ignore the Cooldown
In this episode, we have reviews for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii & Trails Through Daybreak II, and we have previews for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy, and Atelier Yumia.
Tetracast 382: Fighting in My Mind
In this episode, we are joined by Alex Donaldson to talk about the Closed Network Test for Elden Ring Nightreign, plus a review of the newly-released Avowed. Plus, we talk about all the news out of the State of Play presentation.
