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Today, March 5, is the in-universe day upon which the story of Persona 3 ends.
> Your eyes feel heavy...
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Hiromi Tsuru, who voiced characters such as Reina from Yakuza, Naomi Hunter from Metal Gear Solid, Bulma from Dragon Ball, Ukyo Kuonji from Ranma 1/2, and far more, has passed away at the age of 57. RIP.
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Billy Kametz, the voice actor for Ferdinand in Fire Emblem Three Houses, Dr. Takuto Maruki in Persona 5 Royal, and many other video game and anime roles has passed away at the age of 35. May he rest in peace.
With tremendous and heartbroken regret, we must inform you of the passing of @BillyKametz. Please see his obituary: obits.pennlive.com/us/obitua…
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Happy Birthday to legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu, born on this day in 1959. Famed for the likes of Rad Racer, Lost Odyssey, Lord of Arcana... and some series called Final Fantasy, among others.
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Chrono Trigger first released on this day in 1995. A collaborative project between the 'dream team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy, lower right), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest, top right)) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, left). Arguably one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
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Chrono Trigger first released on this day in 1995. A collaborative project between the 'dream team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy, lower right), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest, top right)) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, left). Arguably one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
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Fire Emblem Awakening first released in North America on this day in 2013. During development, Nintendo warned its team that the game must sell well or the Fire Emblem series might no longer continue. It was hugely successful and reinvigorated the series.
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A leak from Atlus released the trailer for Persona 3 Reload early. The game is a current-generation remake of 2006's Persona 3, and appears to be headed for an early 2024 release window:
rpgsite.net/news/14323-perso…
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Atlus reveals Metaphor: ReFantazio for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, set to launch in 2024: rpgsite.net/news/14358-atlus…
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Today, March 5, is the in-universe day upon which the story of Persona 3 ends.
> Your eyes feel heavy...
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Atlus has officially announced the release platforms for Persona 3 Reload & Persona 5 Tactica.
Persona 5 Tactica will release on November 17 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, & Steam.
Persona 3 Reload will release in Early 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, & Steam:
rpgsite.net/news/14377-atlus…
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Fire Emblem Awakening first released on this day in 2012. It was designed as potentially the last ever Fire Emblem title, but surprise runaway success gave the series a new lease of life.
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The PlayStation 2 first released on this day 19 years ago. One of the greatest-selling and most beloved video game systems of all time.
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Happy Birthday to legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu, born on this day in 1959. Famed for the likes of Rad Racer, Lost Odyssey, Lord of Arcana... and some series called Final Fantasy, among others.
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Neopets launched on this day back in 1999. Created by Adam Powell and Donna Williams, you created and care for digital pets while earning Neopoints and trophies while playing games.
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Chrono Trigger first released on this day in 1995. A project led by the collaboration 'dream team' of Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy, lower right), Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest, top right) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, left). Arguably one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
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Fire Emblem Awakening first released on this date in 2012. It was designed as potentially the last ever Fire Emblem title, but surprise runaway success gave the series a new lease on life.
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We're giving away a free Final Fantasy VII Remake Deluxe Edition to a lucky someone! Just RT and follow to enter.
Winner will be chosen on April 21. North American addresses only.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a remarkable JRPG with an exceptionally well-written cast, a deeply satisfying combat system, & an amazing adventure that earns its 140+ hour runtime.
For the first time on RPG Site, a Xenoblade title receives our score of 10/10. rpgsite.net/review/13077-xen…
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Square Enix has announced Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a remake of 1998's Star Ocean: The Second Story. It'll have an updated battle system, character art, and new graphical style.
It'll launch on November 2, 2023, for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC:
rpgsite.net/news/14421-star-…
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Monster Hunter first released in North America on this day in 2004, kicking off Capcom's now huge co-op driven RPG series.
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Konami announces Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2023: rpgsite.net/news/13287-konam…
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Final Fantasy IX first released in North America on this day in the year 2000. You know. The best one.
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One of the first commercials for Kingdom Hearts, narrated by none other than Mark Hamill (who would later voice Master Eraqus).
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ArcSys just announced a new crossover fighting game - Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle. Persona, RWBY, and Under Night In-Birth all represented.
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PlayStation 2 was out today in 2000. It is the best-selling home console of all time with over 158 million units sold to date.
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Fate/Grand Order's Avalon le Fae chapter is secretly one of the best stories in video games this year.
Yes it sounds ridiculous, but Josh thought so highly of it that he went to go write a heartfelt piece expressing his fascination & love for it. rpgsite.net/feature/14561-fa…
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New concept art for SINoALICE, Yoko Taro's upcoming smartphone game with Square Enix.
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Final Fantasy X first released on this day in 2001. Tidus, transported to the mysterious world of Spira, joins Yuna's pilgrimage to defeat the monster known as Sin.
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During today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, a full remake for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky - Trails in the Sky the 1st - was revealed, releasing worldwide in 2025, and seemingly based off the XSEED translation for Trails in the Sky FC. rpgsite.net/news/16224-the-l…
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The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is conceptually terrifying, taking the artistic ethos of its creators to the logical extreme. After 55 hours and reaching only 3 out of 100 endings, we're nowhere near done. Our thoughts so far: rpgsite.net/feature/17252-th…
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia was released on this day in 2017. A 3DS remake of the Famicom title Fire Emblem Gaiden, it features dual protagonists - Alm and Celica.
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Fire Emblem Awakening released in North America on this date in 2013. Developed as potentially the final ever Fire Emblem title, surprise runaway success instead gave the series a new lease on life.
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Chrono Trigger was out on this day in America in 1995. A critical and commercial success by a development group dubbed the "Dream Team."
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Square Enix didn't release any direct screenshots of the new Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters of FF1-6 yesterday, but by examining the trailer closely we can compare the new visuals to the originals. We lay out what we've discovered in this article: rpgsite.net/feature/11321-wh…
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Chrono Trigger turns 25 years old today - it released on this day in 1995. Square dubbed its development leads the 'Dream Team' - Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama. Pictured, Japanese and NA cover art.
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Ishizuka Unshou, a prolific voice actor who played such roles as Jet Black from Cowboy Bebop, Mr. Satan from Dragon Ball, Dojima from Persona 4, and Captain Matthews from Xenosaga, has passed away at the age of 68 from cancer. RIP. natalie.mu/comic/news/295799
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Two years ago today, on October 23, 2017, Shin Megami Tensei V was announced for Nintendo Switch.
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In the world of Persona, this day ten years ago, in 2011, was the day protagonist Yu Narukami arrived in Inaba, moving to the backwater town to live with his uncle and cousin. Also, there's leftover fried rice in the fridge. Eating it does nothing.
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Final Fantasy IX first released in North America on this day in the year 2000. You know. The best one.
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Today in the year 2000, the PlayStation 2 made its North American debut. Over 3800 titles would be released for the console.
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Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden was out today in 2008. You play as ex-NBA star Charles Barkley in Neo-New York after basketball has been outlawed.
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Kingdom Hearts first released in North America twenty years ago today, in 2002. It's one of the top ten selling games for the PlayStation 2, and of course spawned a huge series of sequels, spin-offs, and remasters.
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Yakuza 0 first released on this day in 2015. Kiryu and Majima find themselves embroiled in the middle of the 'Empty Lot Incident'.
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PlayStation Portable launched on this day back in 2004. Sony's first handheld gaming system, carrying a wealth of great RPGs.
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Final Fantasy VIII is 20 years old today - it first released in Japan on this day in 1999. Squall Leonhart and a band of student mercenaries embark on a journey to save the world from an evil sorceress.
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In its canon calendar today, April 9th, is the day when Persona 5 begins. Joker arrives in his new home for the next year - and in a matter of days, he'll be dragged into events beyond his imagining...
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This day in 2011 marks the start of Persona 4's in-game calendar, with a young student arriving in the sleepy town of Inaba to stay with his uncle for a year.
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We're giving away a free Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Seasons of Warfare Edition to a lucky someone! Just RT and follow to enter.
Winner will be chosen on August 5. North American addresses only.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio to launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam in addition to Xbox platforms: rpgsite.net/news/14391-metap…
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Nier Automata truth finally revealed as 'secret door' and 'The Church' revealed to be a demo of game-changing new fan mod tools
rpgsite.net/news/13088-nier-…
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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask released in North America on this day 20 years ago, in 2000. Skull Kid terrorizes Termina and existence itself with the moon.
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Final Fantasy XII first released on this day in 2006. This beloved entry dropped random encounters and offered the dynamic ADB(Active Dimension Battle) system. It had a difficult, protracted development that started in 2000, including a change of director partway through.
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is set to release on November 9, according to PS Deals: rpgsite.net/news/14314-like-…
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Nippon Ichi Software's Yomawari team is working on the village life game Hono-gurashi no Niwa, coming to Switch 1&2, PS5, and PC via Steam in Japan on July 30, 2026:
rpgsite.net/news/18053-nippo…
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Square Enix support website features a logo for a Star Ocean 2 remake: rpgsite.net/news/14389-squar…
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Naoki Yoshida gives a Final Fantasy XVI development update: “we’re at the finale of development”
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Bloodborne released on this day in 2015. Set in the Gothic city of Yharnam, the world is under siege by a beast plague, which infects and transforms humans into terrifying creatures.
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Atlus will release the multiplatform remasters of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden on January 19, 2023:
rpgsite.net/news/13356-perso…
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII first released in North America on this day in 2008. A prequel to FFVII told through the eyes of Zack Fair; it remains stranded on the PSP.
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Nier: Automata first released on this day in 2017. A modern classic. Glory to Mankind.
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Square Enix announces Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition remaster, launching on April 7: rpgsite.net/news/12365-squar…
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII first released in North America on this day in 2008. A prequel to FFVII told through the eyes of Zack Fair that remains stranded on the PSP.
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Final Fantasy IX first released in North America on this day in the year 2000. You know. The best one.
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Chrono Trigger first released in North America on this day in 1995, 25 years ago. With development led by the "Dream Team" of Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama, it's widely regarded as one of the best RPGs of its time.
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NieR: Automata is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 6.
-Physical (reversible cover) and Digital, not a cloud version.
-Includes existing DLC and new costume DLC based on NieR Replicant & Re[in]carnation
-Automata reaches 6.5 million units sold.
rpgsite.net/news/12975-nier-…
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Persona 3 first released on this date in 2006. A group of students investigate a mysterious dark tower named Tartarus using manifestations of their inner selves called Personas.
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Persona 5 was released on this day in America one year ago. A group of high school students - and a cat - moonlight as the Phantom Thieves who are looking to reform society.
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The Bouncer first released on this day 20 years a go, in 2000. Square's first PS2 game, it featured characters designed by Tetsuya Nomura.
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Square Enix has announced that Octopath Traveler II has surpassed 1 million units worldwide: rpgsite.net/news/14306-octop…
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