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RPGs Coming This Week, 6/15/25
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, dating sims and devil summoners! Not in the same game, though, but I’m certain Persona enjoyers will appreciate what’s on here. I’m also certain there is at least one otome game out there that is the exact intersection of those two concepts. To round it all… Read More »- Article
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TOEM 2 Hands-On Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2025
Adorable environments, a neat black-and-white aesthetic, endearing characters, and some cozy photography are all par for the course in upcoming adventure title TOEM 2! From developers Something We Made and co-publishers popagenda, this sequel to 2021’s TOEM: A Photo Adventure is slated for release i… Read More »- Article
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Steam Next Fest RPG & Adventure Demos to Check Out This Weekend [UPDATED]
The latest Steam Next Fest kicked off last week, meaning this weekend (until June 16th at 10:00 am PT) is your last chance to check out many of the demos available during the event! But where did the week go? How do you decide what to spend the next 50-ish hours playing in case the demos vanish on M… Read More »- Article
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Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy at Summer Game Fest 2025
The highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy collaboration has been a lovely thing to witness. It’s brought some fantastic energy into both these franchises and absolutely oozes passion for the worlds within them. With that context, I was stoked to get the opportunity to speak with… Read More »- Article
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Dosa Divas Hands-On Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2025
From Outerloop Games, the developers of Thirsty Suitors, Dosa Divas left quite the impression on me during my time with it at this year’s Summer Game Fest. Its combat felt intuitive, its writing was witty, and I already started to get invested in the characters and world in the short time I played i… Read More »- Article
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Aniimo Announced at Xbox Showcase 2025
Pokémon clones are a dime a dozen these days, but Aniimo is looking to shake things up. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, this free-to-play monster-catching game has the usual fixings of the genre: collecting magical creatures and watching them grow stronger and evolve. However, with th… Read More »- Article
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Lost RPG Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster Gets Switch Revival
Unreleased Game Boy Advance RPG Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster will finally see the light of day. It’s coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2026. The creature collector title is being rebuilt by Kohachi Studio, which employs former members of original Metal Slug developer Nazca. Multiple representative… Read More »- Article
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Neverwinter Nights 2 Gets Enhanced Edition, Due July 15th
Aspyr Games has revealed Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, coming July 15th to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG. This new version is expected to bring improvements to gameplay and textures, full controller support, Steam Workshop modding, and all three… Read More »- Article
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches in 2026
The latest trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker has confirmed the dark fantasy-themed action RPG will launch in 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Shown at the recent Xbox Games Showcase, the trailer gave us a sneak peek of pre-beta gameplay, as well as a fairly comprehensive… Read More »- Article
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Code Vein II First Look at Summer Game Fest 2025
During Summer Game Fest 2025, I got to sit in on a gameplay presentation of Bandai Namco’s upcoming action RPG Code Vein II, a follow-up to their 2019 hit Code Vein! From the looks of it, the developers have truly expanded on the first game, building on its co-op gameplay systems, character customiz… Read More »- Review
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
I was hesitant to dive into the FFVII Remake games, as the original Final Fantasy VII holds a special place in my heart as my first-ever RPG experience, opening the door to not only a series I continue to love but a genre I’ve come to deeply appreciate. I’ve many fond memories of the original PlaySt… Read More »- Article
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Game Freak’s Project Bloom Redebuts as Beast of Reincarnation, Due 2026
Two years after its initial announcement, Project Bloom has resurfaced with an official title: Beast of Reincarnation. The action RPG is set for release in 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (day one on Game Pass), and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The publisher is Fictions, formerly k… Read More »- Article
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Wander Stars Coming to Switch, PC August 1st
We finally have a date announcement trailer for Wander Stars! This turn-based RPG, directly inspired by ’90s anime like Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball, and Ranma ½, is coming on August 1st to Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. On the latter platform, signups are ongoing for a public beta that’ll go live o… Read More »- Article
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Classes Begin When Demonschool Launches This Summer
Developer Necrosoft Games and publisher Ysbryd Games have announced that tactics RPG Demonschool will release this summer, on PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, the Windows Store, and the Epic Games Store. The release window was revealed as part of a brief trail… Read More »- Article
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New Clockwork Revolution Trailer Dazzles with Cinematics and Gameplay
“Coming in due time.” These words click into place as the new trailer for Clockwork Revolution concludes — the first whiff of news fans have received on this IP in nearly two years (it even made our 2024 Most Anticipated Games feature). Couple the phrase above with the trailer’s final words uttered… Read More »- Article
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Dispatch Demo Available Now on Steam
AdHoc Studio has released a demo for Dispatch, its narrative-focused superhero adventure, for PC via Steam. The demo gives players a taste of the game’s costumed characters, narrative choices, and strategic gameplay. A short trailer was released as part of PC Gaming Show 2025. Check it out below! Di… Read More »- Article
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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is Giving Strong Mass Effect Vibes
Owlcat Games has revealed The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an action RPG set in the universe of sci-fi TV series The Expanse. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a collaboration between Owlcat and Alcon Interactive Group, is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (where it’ll be on Steam, the… Read More »- Article
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At Fate’s End Brings Family and Furious Swordplay to PS5, Xbox Series & PC in 2026
Developer Thunder Lotus Games has revealed the existence of At Fate’s End, a new action-adventure experience set to release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The announcement came via the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, by way of a stylish trailer involving fluid hand-crafted a… Read More »- Article
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Brings the Cozy in Wholesome Direct Trailer
Reviving a dilapidated farm is a standard in farming sims, but revitalizing a town’s bazaar is quite the undertaking! During the recent Wholesome Direct, developer Marvelous reassured us of the coziness of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar with its latest trailer. Longtime fans will remember this game… Read More »- Article
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The Outer Worlds 2 Invades October 29th
The power of capitalism is alive and well! Long live satire, market share, and Obsidian Entertainment, as The Outer Worlds 2 launches October 29th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Since 2024, Xbox showcases have been must-see TV for gaming fans. After all, it was just one year ago, almost… Read More »- Article
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Random Encounter 324 – Not-E3 2025 Extravaganza!
On this week’s Random Encounter, the Summer Game Fest (AKA Not-E3) season is officially upon us! For video game fans, this period is like early Christmas. With nonstop gaming announcements, there is something for everyone! This week, our panel has been working hard keeping up with all the major even… Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy XVI Receives Xbox Shadowdrop, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade to Follow this Winter
During the Microsoft Xbox Games Showcase, it was announced that Final Fantasy XVI will be releasing on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC today, alongside the reveal that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the first installment in the FFVII Remake trilogy, will also be hitting the platform this winter. F… Read More »- Article
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Mandrake is a Life Sim by the Fallen London Developers
Mandrake is the latest title by the makers of Fallen London, Mask of the Rose, Sunless Sea, and Sunless Skies. Developer Failbetter Games unveiled Mandrake at the recent PC Gaming Show, revealing that they’ve taken a different direction from their previous work. Set in the land of the Brits, this ne… Read More »- Article
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Persona 4 Revival Teaser at Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Today at the Xbox Games Showcase, an event that oddly and routinely features more JRPG news than you’d think, SEGA and Atlus officially revealed their latest poorly kept secret, Persona 4 Revival. Following in the footsteps of last year’s Persona 3 Reload, this seems to be a full-on remake with upgr… Read More »- Article
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OFF To Launch Digitally on Switch, PC on August 15th
Fangamer and developer Mortis Ghost have announced that the remaster of classic indie RPG OFF will release digitally on August 15th for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The confirmation came during the latest Day of the Devs presentation, accompanied by a short trailer showcasing its retro-spooky a… Read More »Twitch
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