Awesome Radical Gaming

Gaming news that is both awesome AND radical.

  • Embracer has outlined extensive debt restructuring efforts in their interim financial results for Q3 (October-December 2023), having laid off 8% of their global workforce since June 2023 and reducing the number of game projects in development from 224 to 179. CEO Lars Wingefors portrayed the period as “a stable quarter” with Embracer being “on track”…

    Since the start of their “restructuring”, Embracer has dismissed 8% of their worldwide employees.
  • Persona 3 Reload has set a new record as Atlus’ fastest-selling game, selling a million copies in its first week. The game’s release on Xbox Game Pass hasn’t diminished its sales, and in fact, may have increased its popularity. Along with the successful sales, the game has also received high praise, with Steam viewers giving…

    Atlus History Records Persona 3 Reload as Fastest Selling Game
  • The Pixel Remasters of the first six Final Fantasy games have garnered attention with their staggered release from summer 2021 to early 2022 across different platforms. Initially released on PC and mobile devices, the games later reached Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2023, featuring quality-of-life improvements like the ability to switch between the remixed and…

    Improvements in Quality-of-Life Introduced in Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters for PC
  • Artisan Studios, the developer of Super Neptunia RPG and Astria Ascending, has unveiled its newest venture, Lost Hellden. Set for release in 2025, Lost Hellden is a unique, ‘hand painted’ JRPG blending 2D art with 3D gameplay via innovative ‘Deep 2D’ technology. The development team includes audio and music direction from industry talent Hitoshi Sakimoto,…

    Lost Hellden, a ‘Hand Painted’ JRPG by Artisan Studios, scheduled for console and PC release in 2025
  • In a recent State of Play presentation, Square Enix detailed the upcoming release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the sequel to RPG Site’s 2020 RPG of the Year, due to drop on February 29. The showcase revealed numerous details about the game – its systems, storyline elements, and the availability of a game demo. This…

    Square Enix Launches Final Preview for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with Demo Now Accessible
  • Publisher Dear Villagers and developer La Moutarde have offered a demo of their much-anticipated game, Terra Memoria, during Steam Next Fest, which spanned February 5 through February 12. The sneak peek was joined by the exciting announcement that the vibrant turn-based RPG will also be released this spring on platforms such as PlayStation 5, Xbox…

    Terra Memoria, a Comforting Turn-Based RPG, Set for Spring 2024 Launch; Demo Now Accessible on Steam Next Fest
  • Atlus recently released the second guide trailer for its game, Unicorn Overlord, dubbed “Josef’s Guide to Interaction.” This unveiling follows the initial Josef’s Guide to Exploration, which highlighted world exploration and town liberation. The new guide dives into specific character interaction aspects, including relationship building through rapport, interaction in taverns, and gift exchanges. The game,…

    Atlus Unveils ‘Josef’s Guide to Interaction!’ Trailer for Unicorn Overlord
  • The PlayStation 5 dashboard has recently revealed that a demo for “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” will be launched on February 6. Users can access a trailer for the demo under the “Explore” icon, which offers a glimpse into the Nibelheim episode where you can play as either Cloud or Sephiroth. Encouraging players to experience the…

    Demo of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth set to launch on February 6
  • In the latest State of Play, insights were provided into the dynamic features of Rise of the Ronin, PlayStation’s forthcoming major game. The game has a highly interactive traversal system, going beyond mere running to include gliding and horse riding. Despite this, the focus is not just on exploring the environment; considerable attention was also…

    Another Rise of the Ronin Trailer Released by State of Play
  • The inaugural PlayStation State of Play unveiling for 2024 concluded with an unexpected announcement – a follow-up event slated for February 6, featuring a comprehensive preview of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth. The details regarding the nature of the content to be showcased remain under wraps; however, Square Enix, the creators of the game, have promise…

    Next Week’s State of Play Features Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
  • Kojima Productions unveiled a trailer for the much-anticipated Death Stranding 2 On The Beach, during the January 2024 State of Play, announcing its full title and the 2025 release date. The sequel will take protagonist Sam Bridges to Mexico and other new regions of a post-apocalyptic Earth. The nearly ten-minute trailer features new and familiar…

    New Trailer for Death Stranding 2 Features Sam, Higgs, Fragile
  • During the January 2024 State of Play showcase, a new Silent Hill game, The Short Message, was revealed and instantaneously launched as a free download for PS5. This first-person horror game stars a girl, Anita, who ventures into a decrepit apartment building following her friend Maya’s messages, hunted by a lurking monster amid prevalent themes…

    Silent Hill: The Short Message, a New Complimentary Game for PS5