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Schrödinger’s Call
Video games can be a lot of things. They can be funny, they can be fantastical, they can be sad, and they can be thoughtful. I have read, watched, and heard many a story about the inevitability of death, but Schrödinger’s Call has me feeling a certain way that other video games have rarely accomplis… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 350 – The Adventures of Deltarune
On this episode of Random Encounter, we have a new chapter of a beloved game and a new release from a beloved studio! First up, Aleks is here to chat about the newly released fifth chapter of Deltarune. It sounds like we are going to be getting seven of them, so they are very much in the home stretc… Read More »- Article
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Fallout 76 at Summer Game Fest 2026 – Interview with Creative Director Jon Rush and Production Director Bill LaCoste
In the wake of Fallout 76’s recent Infestations update, with its challenging enemies and boss fight content across Appalachia, I got the chance to speak with Creative Director Jon Rush and Production Director Bill LaCoste about their hopes for the update, the process of balancing reward systems this… Read More »- Article
- News
Atlus Details Persona 4 Revival Story, Characters, & More In New Broadcast
SEGA and Atlus have revealed a substantial first look at what players can expect from Persona 4 Revival, giving a succinct overview of its updated social and combat mechanics and place in the Persona canon. The information was broadcast via the official Atlus West YouTube channel, totalling nineteen… Read More »- Review
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX HD
Growing up, one of my favorite video game series was The Legend of Zelda, and one of my favorites in the series was The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. The idea of having two item slots was incredibly novel, and while swapping your sword out was tedious, it gave us item combinations we never had… Read More »- Feature
Crowdfunding Chronicles June Special
Summer is finally here, and it’s time to enjoy our favorite outdoor activity: playing video games on a handheld under a tree.- Feature
Pokémon Pokopia and the Reclamation of Trash
**SPOILER WARNING** This feature may spoil certain mechanics and outcomes in Pokémon Pokopia. No Pokémon impresses me like Trubbish. An underappreciated gem, Trubbish turns trash into treasure with ease and grace, though to be fair, it is all treasure to them — goals! As a PhD student studying video… Read More »- Review
Echo Generation 2
Echo Generation 2 is a prequel to the original Echo Generation, released in 2024. The original led with heart and humor beautifully matched by its charming voxel visuals. Echo Generation 2 attempts to further develop the world and vibe as we primarily follow Jack, the missing father from the first g… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, June 21–27, 2026 – Fox, Get These Games [on My Switch 2]!
This week is a somewhat light list of RPGs Coming This Week. Whether most publishers don’t want to launch alongside Star Fox, or they’re just too damned tired after all the gaming news in June, we have two new releases this week. We also have a trio of games coming to new platforms, including the co… Read More »- Article
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok at Summer Game Fest 2026: Building on an Engaging Action RPG
Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is about to get even bigger with its Endless Ragnarok expansion! Thanks to the team at Cygames, I was able to hear from Creative Director Tetsuya Fukuhara and Director Sanshiro Hidaka about the new features of the expansion, their vision for the title, and more. I… Read More »- Article
- News
Steam Next Fest June 2026: Demos to Check Out This Weekend [UPDATED]
Steam Next Fest is here, and running through Monday, June 22nd. You probably already know that. Just like you probably know there are hundreds of games featured on Steam across all genres, many with newly released demos for you to try. We can’t hope to list everything notable in the RPG and adventur… Read More »- Review
Myst
“The Surrealistic Adventure That Will Become Your World.” That was the promise of the original Myst in 1993. I’ve long been enamoured with the zeitgeist-piercing mystique of Myst, and its legacy of slow-paced, first-person adventure-puzzlers includes some of my favourite games. Still, Cyan Worlds’ P… Read More »- Article
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure Lands On PS5 & Switch 2 on September 10th
NIS America and Nihon Falcom have announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will launch on September 10th for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. A short trailer accompanied the announcement, showcasing a sizzle reel of what awaits Lloyd Banning… Read More »- Review
Town of Zoz
The success of indie farming sims like Stardew Valley and the resurgence in popularity of long-running series like Story of Seasons and Rune Factory have ushered in a new era of farming sim/RPG hybrids seeking to capture the ever-growing community of Cozy Gamers. While most of these titles stick to… Read More »- Article
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Summer Game Fest 2026 Round-Up: A Strong Showing for RPGs with Aniimo, Grave Seasons, and Crimson Moon
This year’s Summer Game Fest had plenty of titles in our coverage here at RPGFan, and you may have read some of our hands-on impressions — If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out Sea of Remnants, Stranger Than Heaven, and Petal Runner. There was a trio of games I played a bit less than some of th… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 488 – Xanadu Next Part I
Still…An ancient castle that only appears in the mist, and a holy sword that rests therein…It’s like a fairy tale! Just hearing about it makes my heart beat faster! This week on Retro Encounter, a panel of Falcom afficianados (and one relative newcomer) explores the ruins of Xanadu Next’s Harlec… Read More »- Article
- News
Girl Power Thrives in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Releasing December 3rd, 2026 on Consoles and PC
Although Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World was announced a couple weeks ago during the Dragon Quest series presentation, a full trailer showing off gameplay revealed the release date of December 3rd, 2026, and debuted during last week’s Nintendo Direct: This iteration of the long-running Dra… Read More »- Article
- News
Signet City by Jump Over the Age Showcases Mushrooms & Monochrome in Reveal Trailer
Fellow Traveller and solo developer Jump Over The Age have revealed fungalpunk RPG Signet City, which is currently in development for PC via Steam. The announcement came via the PC Gaming Show 2026, alongside a brief trailer showcasing monochrome cityscapes amidst mushrooms mutating. Check it out be… Read More »- Review
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Square Enix created a minor revolution back in 2018 with the release of Octopath Traveler and the consequent introduction of the graphical style they dubbed “HD-2D,” the distinctive blending of pixel art onto 3D backgrounds. The Adventures of Elliot is the latest in a long line of projects that foll… Read More »- Review
LumenTale: Memories of Trey
Pokémon’s pull on the monster-collecting genre is absolute. With every successive generation, a new wave of youth falls under its slick spell, constantly expanding the ranks of Pokémaniacs. Yet, as the years march on, some of us elder Pokémaniacs have begun to question the dogma, wondering if the fo… Read More »- Article
- News
Strategy RPG Dark Deity 3 Announced as Series’ Final Chapter
As part of the recent IGN Live presentations, developer Sword & Axe announced the newest title in their Dark Deity series, Dark Deity 3, with a short but robust trailer. They are also quick to share that this latest title will serve as a “dramatic conclusion” to the three-game series. Dark Deity… Read More »- Article
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Petal Runner Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – A Charming Cyberpunk Adventure with Heart
Last year, I had the chance to play an early demo of slice-of-life RPG Petal Runner at Summer Game Fest 2025, and it was a highlight of the show for me! From iam8bit and developer Nano Park Studios, this gorgeously pixelated adventure follows Cali and their foxy sidekick Kira as they explore the fou… Read More »- Review
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos
For decades, Irem’s R-Type series has stood the test of time thanks to its well-established shoot-’em-up credentials, complex bosses, and diverse weapon upgrades. In 2007’s R-Type Tactics, the franchise flipped this legacy on its head, swapping fast-paced action for a turn-based strategy RPG packed… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 349 – Not-E3 2026 Extravaganza!
On this week’s Random Encounter, the 2026 Summer Game Fest season is officially upon us! For video game fans, mid-June is still basically early Christmas. Even though E3 is firmly in the history books, the nonstop gaming announcements haven’t slowed down and, this year, there are a lot of presents u… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, June 14–20, 2026 – Elliot’s Spacefaring Adventures
don’t make any E.T. jokes about Elliot, nobody is going to get it, just carry on and— Oh, hello! Here we are with a new edition of RPGs Coming This Week because while we just spent the last week reveling in approximately 100 new game announcements (an exaggeration, but it sure felt like a lot!), you… Read More »Twitch
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