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Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX Songs and Music Videos Shared
Square Enix shared more details about the Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX album, which included a full reveal of the 13 songs in the tracklist and three short music video samples. We can hear examples of the new takes on “Eternal Harvest,” “Messenger of Destruction,” and “Tantarian’s Theme” right now. The full CD comes to Japan on February 11, 2026, and the $39.99 disc appears in other regions in March 2026. This is all part of the 25th anniversary celebration that included tons of merchandise like the book Final Fantasy IX Picture Book: Vivi and Grandpa's Memories for the Sky .
First, here is the full list of songs that will be on the Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX album, complete with information about who’s handling each arrangement of the Nobuo Uematsu tracks and the names of the vocalists when applicable. While no exact order was listed yet, as that is “subject to change,” they are listed below in the order in which they appeared on the official site.
“A Place to Call Home” - arrangement by Shun Katayama, and vocals by Julia Shortreed.
“The Darkness of Eternity” - arrangement by Yuma Yamaguchi and vocals by Lanux.
“Over the Hill” - arrangement by Shun Katayama and vocals by Toaka.
“Tantalus’ Theme” - arrangement by Shun Katayama.
“Not Alone” - arrangement by Tomoaki Baba.
“Roses of May” - arrangement by Atsuki Yoshida and vocals by Kanayo.
“Eternal Harvest” - arrangement by Yuya Wakai and vocals by Mimiko.
“Festival of the Hunt” - arrangement by Yuya Wakai and vocals by Ebuki Takai.
“The Final Battle” - arrangement by Fuki Kitamura.
“Kuja’s Theme” - arrangement by Shin Fujii and vocals by Candela.
“Court Jesters” - arrangement and vocals by Ohzora Kimishima.
“Melodies of Life” - arrangement by Big Yuki and vocals by Gretchen Parlato.
As for the samples, first here is the brief music video example of “The Darkness of Eternity” from Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t0NSLTElW-Y
Next, here’s how “Tantalus’ Theme” will sound.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uTUGjd1OR-s
Finally, here is the early look at “Eternal Harvest.”
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z9L6dWQuVHg
Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX will come to Japan on February 11, 2026 and show up worldwide in March 2026, and the game is available on the PS1, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices.
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Dec 12
Guillermo del Toro Reveals Scrapped Justice League Dark Plans That Included a Batman CameoFrankenstein director Guillermo del Toro has discussed his now-cancelled plans for the DC universe, which included two years of work on a Justice League Dark screenplay, and the suggestion he could have helmed Superman movie Man of Steel.
Dec 12
Adventure Corner ~ Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
Welcome to Adventure Corner, a column where members of the RPGamer staff can give their thoughts, impressions, and pseudo-reviews for various adventure titles that don't come under our usual coverage. Adventure Corner is aimed at delivering opinions on a wide range of titles including visual novels, point-and-click adventures, investigative mysteries, and so forth.
In this edition of the column we take a look at Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved , a mystery title heavily inspired by classic Japanese adventures.
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
Platform: PC
(also available on Switch)
Release Date: 11.26.2025
Publisher:
Armonica LLC
Developer:
Armonica LLC
Steam Page
Armonica's Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved harkens back to classic mystery adventures, particularly those in the vein of Famicom Detective Club . Seeing players investigate the disappearance of a woman on a train, potentially connected to a couple of murders, it offers an interesting short mystery that will keep players engaged for its five-hour runtime.
Players assume the role of a 20th-century student about to return from a study trip to the fictional European country of Vendreka. They are rudely awakened in their hotel room by a police officer accusing them of murder. This false accusation is quickly resolved, but here begins their first investigations as a local detective strangely invites them to check the crime scene. Unable to find much in the way of useful clues, they soon board a train heading on a multi-day journey back to London, alongside fellow student Emma and their professor. However, mystery quickly returns on the second day of the journey when Emma reports the disappearance of a woman that she met the night before. The protagonist and Emma conduct their own investigations, which cast doubt on some of their fellow passengers, leading them to dive into the recent history of Vendreka.
[caption id="attachment_181049" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The various actions available will be familiar to anyone who played Famicom Detective Club or similar titles.[/caption]
Those who have played Famicom Detective Club will be readily familiar with the gameplay. Players move from scene to scene, investigating locations or talking to people to pick up clues and information that advances the mystery. Various relevant options are available in each scene, with players needing to select the relevant ones. There's no fear of failure; players can keep recycling through the options and brute force their way through the game if they wish. It is divided into chapters, with each chapter including a review where players answer questions about their investigations, though there isn't any obvious penalty for getting anything wrong.
Much of the game's appeal therefore comes down to the game's presentation and the mystery itself, where it largely succeeds. Its pixel art style works well with its designs from the recent past, with its setting helping to differentiate itself from other titles in the genre. The game's understated audio also works well in balance, helping to add to the atmosphere without ever attracting too much attention. Little audio cues help players identify when they've found something important or answer something correctly.
[caption id="attachment_181048" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The fact that no one says that they saw the woman Emma met drives much of the early story.[/caption]
Ultimately, the game is less about solving puzzles or the player putting together the full picture themselves, but more about enjoying the character interactions and how the mystery develops over time. This largely works in its favour as players get to spend more time learning about the characters and seeing how they react rather than getting caught up in the minutiae of possible clues and contradictions. There are also enough twists, turns, and secrets to leave players guessing until the finale about how exactly the story plays out.
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved never really tries to venture too far from its inspirations, but emulates them with a lot of heart. The presentation and story work together well to provide an interesting, if perhaps not the most thrilling mystery. Those looking to relax with an enjoyable mystery will find plenty to like here.
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Dec 12
Shooter RPG No Law Announced
Publisher Krafton Inc. announced first-person open-world shooter RPG No Law . Created by The Ascent developer Neon Giant, the game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A release window has not been announced.
No Law follows Grey Harker, an ex-military veteran who attempts to leave his past behind for a quiet life tending plants. However, his attempted peaceful life is violently shattered and he sets out to confront those responsible. The game is set around Port Desire, which combines neon and smog in its location carved into the cliffs on the edge of the sea.
No Law will feature choices and consequences, with decisions such as helping an ally, choosing whether to kill a foe, attempting a quiet infiltration, or charging into open combat. Players will be able to make use of special military upgrades and sci-fi tools, with vertical movement also playing a role.
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Dec 12
7 Career Changing Movies Mark Wahlberg Rejected
Mark Wahlberg has had an exceptional career in Hollywood, making his choice to switch from music totally worth it. He had appeared in numerous blockbuster movies, including Transformers, The Departed, The Fighter, and Ted. He holds power over both the theatrical box office and the streamers these days. However, in his pursuit of doing films […]
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Dec 12
Sakurai Confirms Kirby Air Riders Team Disbanding After Final Balance UpdateMasahiro Sakurai has confirmed that the development team behind Kirby Air Riders will be disbanded soon, marking a significant transition period for the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 title. The…
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MCU Director Calls One RDJ Film The Best Marvel Christmas Movie That Aged Horribly
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Dec 12
Larian Studios Announces Divinity
Larian Studios announced its first title since the launch of Baldur's Gate III . Known simply as Divinity , the game sees the studio return to its fantasy Divinity series. Neither platforms nor a release window have been announced at this time.
Few details about the game been revealed at this stage. The studio promises "an RPG with greater breadth and depth than ever before" and stated that is doesn't require past experience with any previous Larian titles, though those that played Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 will enjoy greater understanding and continuity.
Studio founder Swen Vincke provided the following message:
Despite our long history with the series, this is our first game entitled ‘Divinity.’ We’re ready to bring everything we’ve done previously into one place. This marks the beginning of something with more breadth, depth, and intimacy than anything we’ve created before. We’ve been building toward this moment ever since we took our fate into our own hands. This is the Divinity we’ve always wanted to make and you're going to have loads of fun with it.
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Dec 12
Solasta II Gets March Early Access Launch Date
Developer Tactical Adventures and publisher Kepler Interactive announced that its cRPG Solasta II will release on Steam Early Access on March 12, 2026. The game is expected to spend around a year in Early Access, with new features and content to be added during the Early Access process. The initial version will include a portion of the game's first act with a max level cap of four, six classes, and four ancestries.
In addition, the developer revealed more members of the game's voice cast, joining Amelia Tyler ( Baldur's Gate III , Hades II ) as Shadwyn: Ben Starr ( Final Fantasy XVI , Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ) will portray Rickard Colwall, while Devora Wilde ( Baldur's Gate III , Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ) will play Deorcas Colwall and Ellen Thomas ( Arcane ) will play Anabasia.
Solasta II is a follow-up to 2021’s Solasta: Crown of the Magister and makes use of the Dungeons & Dragons SRD 5.2 ruleset. It is set decades after the events of the first game and sees the high-fantasy realm of Neokos on the edge of ruin thanks to the all-powerful being Shadwyn. Players create and control a band of adoptive siblings who find themselves drawn into an ancient conflict alongside their elder siblings, Rickard and Deorcas Colwall. It will include co-op for up to four players. Those looking to read more about Solasta II can check out RPGamer's interview with Marketing Director Pierre Worgague and Community Lead Emile Zhang.
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Dec 12
Kevin Smith’s Final Movie Before He Dies: Matt Damon-Ben Affleck Sequel Catholics Called Blasphemic
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Dec 12
“Bollywood failed him… Hollywood recognized his talent”: Indian Star’s Debut In Jason Momoa’s Street Fighter Movie Sparks Heated Debate
Since April 2023, the news of a new Street Fighter movie has gripped the whole world. And while the development around the project saw some ups and downs, the film has finally dodged all the storms and released its first trailer. However, even though the movie has one of the most outstanding ensembles of this […]
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Dec 12
Arknights: Endfield Releasing in January
Gryphline announced that Arknights: Endfield will release internationally on January 22, 2026. The free-to-play 3D strategy RPG will be avaialble on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. It comes with a new trailer featuring the band OneRepublic and the original song "Give Me Something", created for the announcement.
Developed by Mountain Contour, Arknights: Endfield is based on the popular Arknights mobile RPG/tower defence title, but will tell a separate story. Players are tasked with surveying the unexplored wildlands outside of the colonies that are home to dangers and secrets and undertaking missions with real-time combat using a party made up of operators from the Protocol Field Recovery Department.
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Dec 12
Robert Downey Jr. Highest Paychecks Outside of MCU, Ranked
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Dec 12
Campfire Cooking in Another World: Every Monster Mukoda Has Eaten So Far, Ranked
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Dec 12
Darkest Mind Alive: One JLU Episode Proved Why Superman Is Terrified of Luthor While Gunn & Snyder Struggled to Get Him Right
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Dec 12
“They won’t allow me to fly”: Stupidly Simple Reason Why Star Trek: TNG Forbade Michael Dorn From Going Airborne
Michael Dorn played the iconic role of Lieutenant Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation, marking the first Klingon to appear as a main character in the series. Dorn is also a pilot and wanted to fly in Star Trek despite Paramount forbidding him. Dorn stated in a 1997 interview with Peter Anthony Holder: When […]
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Dec 12
Arknights: Endfield Launches on January 22nd, 2026, OneRepublic Reveals Exclusive ThemeThe free-to-play action RPG will be available for PS5, PC, iOS, and Android, and serves as a spin-off of the acclaimed Arknights.
Dec 12
THE NEW DEMO OF NIOH 3 WILL BE RELEASED ON 29TH JANUARY 2026!New exclusive bonuses have been revealed! Players can enjoy a 90% discount on Nioh: Complete Edition on Steam®. Hertfordshire, 12th December 2025 – During The Game Awards 2025, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced that a new demo for their upcoming dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3, will be released on 29th January […]
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ARK: Survival EvolvedArk: Survival Evolved is a action-adventure survival video game developed by Studio Wildcard.
