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Exciting New RPGs Announced for Nintendo and PlayStation - Unicorn Overlord, Final Fantasy 7, and More

  • A huge variety of exciting RPGs and JRPGs were announced at the recent Nintendo Direct and State of Play events, including Unicorn Overlord, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Eiyuden Chronicle, and Super Mario RPG remake.

  • Unicorn Overlord, the new strategy RPG from Vanillaware, looks especially promising and gorgeous.

  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth got a new trailer and February release date, though it's a PS5 exclusive until at least May 2024.

  • Classic JRPGs like SaGa Emerald Beyond and Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door are getting new versions for modern platforms.

  • Surprise DLC for Tales of Arise called Beyond the Dawn was announced, extending the story of the well-received 2021 RPG.

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