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Persona fans captivated by the series’ politically-charged, dark fantasy successor last October are in for some excellent news. Metaphor: ReFantazio is receiving a limited-edition release on par with Persona 3 Reload’s anniversary collectibles.

Prestigious PC accessory maker Hyte is again collaborating with Japanese gaming publisher Atlus for another video game-inspired release. This time, Hyte is working on Metaphor: ReFantazio, the critically acclaimed role-playing game by the same developers of the Persona franchise, such as Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. Although Metaphor is a relatively new franchise, the game received a glowing welcome from fans and critics following its release on Oct. 11, 2024.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Receives Limited Edition Release Similar to Hyte’s Persona 3 Reload 1st Anniversary Collection

Like Persona 3 Reload's first anniversary limited edition collection, Hyte is releasing an impressive lineup of collectible PC accessories for Metaphor: ReFantazio. These RPG-themed items include a Y70 computer case, keycaps, desk pads, a keychain,...

This is turning out to be a pretty good year for anime fans. Aside from the returning titles that are about to hit us this summer, new stories are managing to grab the attention of viewers and become surprise hits. One of those titles is Witch Watch. The new anime series debuted earlier this month and quickly formed a fan base because of its references to several other anime series. Now, the show will have the potential to reach an even bigger audience as Netflix starts to roll out the English dub of the series.

Witch Watch mixes elements of comedy, fantasy and adventure — all of that in a slice-of-life setting. In the story, an inexperienced witch named Nico is sent to live with her friend and childhood crush, an ogre named Morihito (Stephen Fu) who is able to retain a human appearance. The duo deals with threats that pop...

Nickelodeon’s Max & the Midknights creator, voice cast, and co-executive producers gave fans at New York Comic Con a first look at the CG-animated series, which makes its television debut on Wednesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. Et/Pt.

The series received an initial pick-up of 20 episodes across two seasons, with season two (10 episodes) premiering in 2025.

Appearing together for the first time, the voice of Max, Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery), and the voice of Simon, Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) were joined by creator and best-selling author Lincoln Peirce and co-executive producers David Skelly and Sharon Flynn on a panel.

A surprise for fans attending the panel, the voice of Kevyn, Caleb Yen (Beyblade X), also joined the group onstage. Together, the panelists shared insight into the development and creation of the show.

Moderated by Max & the Midknights‘ Zeno Robinson, creator Lincoln Peirce and co-executive producers David Skelly...

A faraway kingdom holds fantastical, heartfelt, and humorous journeys in Nickelodeon’s all-new CG-animated series Max & the Midknights, making its television debut on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. (Et/Pt). Nickelodeon today revealed the trailer, key art, and voice cast for the original series.

Based on the best-selling children’s books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), the show follows an adventurous 10-year-old named Max who embarks on a quest with her newfound friends to save the Kingdom of Byjovia from ominous forces.

The debut episode, “Welcome to Byjovia,” introduces Max, a medieval girl who dreams of becoming a knight and battling dragons but must instead roam the countryside as an apprentice troubadour with her Uncle Budrick. After encountering a thief, Max and Uncle Budrick head to the medieval kingdom of Byjovia but soon discover that the town is nothing like Uncle Budrick remembers.

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Max & the Midknights is coming to Nickelodeon in October, and Screen Rant has a first look at exciting information about the show. The series is based on a New York Times bestselling book trilogy by Lincoln Peirce which follows the adventures of 10-year-old Max, an aspiring knight, who leads her friends on adventures to bring peace to the Kingdom of Byjovia. The first book was published in 2019, and the series was greenlit just two years later, in November 2021.

Screen Rant is excited to reveal the premiere date and key cast members for Max & the Midknights, as well as offer a first look at a new teaser for the series. The teaser introduces audiences to Max and sets up the unique CG animation of the series. Take a look at how the work of Peirce, who also created the comic strip-turned-novel-series-turned-tv-show Big Nate, is adapted in the teaser and...

Redemption Reapers, the dark fantasy tactical RPG developed by Adglobe and published by Binary Haze Interactive (Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights,), prepares to ambush evil with a launch date/time set for Wednesday, Feb. 22nd 2023 7am Pacific time on Steam for Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Backed by a formidable battalion of Aaa industry veterans, Redemption Reapers is an original story created by director Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Producer – Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights), with game balance design courtesy of tactical RPG veteran Masayuki Horikawa (Series Director – Fire Emblem, Planning – Kingdom Hearts III), Tomokazu Fukushima (Scenario – Metal Gear Solid, Freedom Wars), and Rei Kondoh.

An all-star voice cast brings the world to life, including Alejandra Reynoso (Castlevania, Dota 2), Jason Spisak (Arcane, Teen Titans Go!), Kyle McCarley (13 Sentinels: Aegis of Ruin, NieR: Automata), Allegra Clark (Apex Legends, Dragon Age: Inquisition), David Lodge (Persona 5, Final Fantasy Xv), and Caleb Yen (Squid Game,...

Specialty distributor Shout! Studios has secured all North American rights to ecology-themed Chinese animated feature “The Legend Of Hei.” In a partnership with France’s Play Big, it will give the film a release in the U.S. and Canada.

“The Legend Of Hei” is a heart-warming fantasy about a cat spirit who goes on a journey of self-discovery after its forest home is destroyed by humans. It was directed by Zhang Ping (a.k.a Mtjj), who spent five years adapting the picture from a Flash animation series that he created in 2011 and published online.

The feature had a successful commercial release in China from September last year and earned $48 million at the box office. It subsequently enjoyed festival play at the Guangzhou and Beijing student festivals and at the 2020 edition of Annecy. It recently began a theatrical outing in Japan.

For the North American release, Shout! and Play...