Is Suikoden Revived? Yoshi-P FINALLY Steps Down!
663In today's JRPG Weekly Update, we've got big news from the world of Japanese RPGs:
• Naoki Yoshida steps down from Square Enix's Board to focus fully on game development, reassuring fans he's committed to creating great games.
• The highly-anticipated Suikoden I & II HD Remaster is finally here—early reactions are strong, raising hopes for the franchise's future revival.
• Konami also expands Suikoden further, announcing both a Suikoden II anime adaptation and a new mobile RPG, Suikoden: Star Leap.
• Atlus's Metaphor: ReFantazio earns two prestigious BAFTA nominations, highlighting its storytelling excellence.
• Indie spotlight: Seed of Nostalgia, a new retro-inspired JRPG capturing the essence of classic 90s RPGs.
• Plus, upcoming JRPG releases, community highlights including a Super Mario RPG co-op mod and fan translations, and exciting channel updates.
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0:00 Thumbs up for loooong episodes!
1:20 Yoshi-P Steps Down from Square Enix Board of Directors (and that's a good thing!)
6:27 Covering Suikoden HD Reception
9:41 The future of Suikodwn, Anime & New Game
16:50 Visions of Mana Dev Establishes Studio Sasanqua, gives middle finger to corporate consolidation
21:24 Metaphor ReFantazio Nominated for 2 BAFTAs!
25:30: Update on Turbo
26:35 Alterium Shift Dev Interview
27:40 Seed of Nostalgia looks SICK!
29:59 Edge of Memories Announced!
30:55 Twilight Monk Demo & Reception
32:32 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preorders Open
31:50 Humble Games tease RPG reveal for 3-12
32:06 JRPG 10-Day Forecast: Rise of Ronin
32:34 JRPG 10-Day Forecast: Fate: Reawakened
33:03 JRPG 10-Day Forecast: Danmachi Fulland of Water and Light
33:31 JRPG 10-Day Forecast: Dungeons of Hinterberg
34:00 Community News: Suikothon 5 Wraps
34:41 Questions from Chat: Pokémon AZ Starter?
35:38 Questions from Chat: Would you try Pirate Yakuza?
36:36 Questions from Chat: What'cha listening to?
37:08 Responding to Support for Turbo
37:57: "MonHun is not an RPG"
38:52: "The closer Pokémon gets to anime..."