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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Producer Takeshi Ichikawa Interview

Posted by Scott Clay on November 19, 2025

As part of the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Preview, I had the opportunity to interview the game’s producer, Takeshi Ichikawa. As always, I would like to thank him for his time in answering our questions, as well as our translator and the Square Enix team for making the event and interview possible.… Read More »

Crowdfunding Chronicles: Delphinium

Posted by Tina Olah on November 18, 2025

Settle into a cozy and beautiful rural sanctuary in Delphinium, a narrative focused farming game where connections are as important as crops.

Random Encounter 335 – To the “Manor” Born

Posted by Jonathan Logan on November 17, 2025

On this week’s Random Encounter, it’s time to uncover some mysteries in two adventure games! The Séance of Blake Manor has been making waves the last few weeks as one of the best mystery deductive games of the last few years. From the same devs that created the adventure game series, The Darkside De… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 11/16/25

Posted by Gio Castillo on November 16, 2025

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, some long-anticipated indie titles finally launch. These all deserve the spotlight, and we’re here to give it to them. Let’s dive in, shall we? Kingdoms of the Dump – November 18th (Windows, macOS, Linux) For my money, Kingdoms of the Dump was one of the mos… Read More »

Wild ARMs 2

Posted by Matt Wardell on November 15, 2025

Once more, a western wind blows across the realm of Filgaia. Once more, developer Media.Vision has presented a flawed but brilliant gem of a JRPG title with Wild ARMs: 2nd Ignition (1999 in Japan), or, as we Westerners plainly know it, Wild ARMs 2. By the time of its English release in 2000, Wild Ar… Read More »

Artis Impact

Posted by Ben Love on November 14, 2025

The democratization of game development tools over the last decade has ushered in a wave of single-developer titles that have influenced the industry, offering a uniquely cohesive perspective of a single artist in contrast to enormous AAA games made by teams of hundreds or thousands. There are advan… Read More »

Mistonia’s Hope -The Lost Delight-

Posted by Audra Bowling on November 13, 2025

Vengeance is a central theme in many stories, with otome visual novel Mistonia’s Hope -The Lost Delight- adding another tale to an ever-growing collection. Will having her revenge fulfilled be everything protagonist Aprose Randolph wants, or will her vengeance ring hollow as truths come to light? Th… Read More »

Starbites Hands-Off Preview: An RPG That Won’t Leave you Feeling Deserted

Posted by Paul Skevington on November 13, 2025

Starbites is a science fiction game influenced by JRPGs of the past, and I’ve been eager to see more of it since it was announced for a Western release in August. Now I’ve done exactly that, thanks to an invitation from publisher NIS America and developers Ikina Games. In a fascinating sit-down with… Read More »

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Posted by Niki Fakhoori on November 12, 2025

Marketing tells us that personal travel is a time to relax, but one of its greatest benefits is getting to break out of our comfort zones. New places, people, and experiences push us to grow; on the other hand, absolutely no familiarity will leave you lost, with no way to make the most of your time.… Read More »

Octopath Traveler 0 Hands-on Preview: Stories Renewed

Posted by Zek Lu on November 11, 2025

Thanks to the wonderful team at Square Enix, I had the privilege of playing Octopath Traveler 0 ahead of release, and it didn’t take long to realize this is far more than a side story. Built on the foundation of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent but crafted for fans craving a full tradit… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 169 – Electro-Bangers Galore!

Posted by Mike Salbato on November 10, 2025

Throughout the planning for this episode, we jokingly used the term “Electro-Bangers,” with credit to panelist Rob White, knowing full well we wouldn’t use it in the end. But then we figured… why not? This episode is full of excellent electronic music and they are all bangers, so there you have it… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 11/9/25

Posted by Adem Yilmaz on November 9, 2025

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we tackle a small but heavy-hitting — and visually pleasing — lineup. A modern isometric CRPG, bright new otome title, and free-to-play action RPG with production values out the wazoo is a lot of audiences served. And if you don’t care for any of that, we’ve… Read More »

Syberia – Remastered

Posted by Matt Wardell on November 8, 2025

Earlier this year, I wrote glowingly about the overhauled remake of late director-designer Benoît Sokal’s Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy and how it surpassed the sum of its parts to epitomize the pulpy, Vernian adventure I’d always been seeking. Naturally, I was excited to embark on Sokal’s larger… Read More »

RPGFan Music of the Year 2023

Posted by Mike Salbato on November 7, 2025

If you were surprised when we published our Music of the Year 2024 feature in September 2025, then buckle up! Our Music of the Year 2023 feature was partially put together on time, but numerous other site projects kept us from being able to complete it. At the time, few team members were able to con… Read More »

Retro Encounter 472 – Final Fantasy Tactics Revisited

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on November 6, 2025

What we need is Retro Encounter and a way to listen. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, we revisit one of the host’s favorites: Final Fantasy Tactics. Three veterans and one newcomer discuss the job system, combat, death sounds, and that excellent story. How does the new version stack up to… Read More »

Avernum 4: Greed and Glory

Posted by Mark Roddison on November 5, 2025

The modern CRPG revival shows no sign of slowing down, and Spiderweb Software’s latest remaster keeps the momentum going. To mark the 25th anniversary of Avernum 4, founder and lead developer Jeff Vogel is revisiting the classic with an updated edition packed with new features and a refreshed interf… Read More »

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga

Posted by Audra Bowling on November 4, 2025

I can’t claim to have played them all, but out of those I played, there has yet to be a Falcom game I dislike. From excellent gameplay mechanics to likeable characters and heartfelt stories, there’s always some aspect of a Falcom game I enjoy. This hasn’t changed with my playthrough of Ys vs. Trails… Read More »

Random Encounter 334 – A Swing and a Hit, A Swing and a Miss

Posted by Jonathan Logan on November 3, 2025

On this week’s Random Encounter, we are looking at sequels both past and present! First up, Zach is here with his thoughts about the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. While DQ I could have done with a few fewer “enhancements,” it sounds like the new expanded story and features have made DQ II in… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 11/2/25

Posted by Gio Castillo on November 2, 2025

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: a balanced slate of remasters and brand-new games. This is a good week if you feel like checking out European classics or, as is usual, the latest JRPGs. If neither area is your bag… well, congrats on saving money! But stick around regardless because where… Read More »

Crusaders of Chaotic Kindness Extra Life 2025 Weekend Charity Marathon 10/30-11/2

Posted by Scott Clay on October 31, 2025

If we have learned anything from RPGs, it’s that the kindness of strangers goes a long way to saving the world. And I can’t stress enough that this ideology also applies to real life as well. Extra Life has helped children’s hospitals all over the world since its inception in 2008, and this year RPG… Read More »

Our Favorite Spooky RPG Settings

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on October 30, 2025

I don’t really like haunted houses or jump scares. But you know what I do love? A good spooky RPG setting. A lot of our staff feels the same, so we decided to put together a list of our favorite “spooky” settings in RPGs! You’ll see some you’ll expect, some you might not, and everything in between.… Read More »

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on October 29, 2025

“I’m going to try one more time, Bill,” my grandma says, undeterred by her bad RNG, walking into the dungeon once again and all the way to that chest that might have the Death Necklace. As my grandpa flips back a page in his thick, well-loved Dragon Warrior GameFAQs printed walkthrough, he smiles ba… Read More »

Retro Encounter Final Thoughts – Star Ocean: The Second Story

Posted by Ben Love on October 29, 2025

Rob White Star Ocean: The Second Story is, at least in my opinion, up there as one of the PlayStation-era’s best RPGs. The game just has so many brilliant qualities—the action-oriented combat, the cast of unique and compelling party members which you have to chose between, the fascinating blend of f… Read More »

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo

Posted by Niki Fakhoori on October 28, 2025

When a game opens with the statement, “Do not attempt to reenact extreme and/or depressing events or performances depicted,” you know you’re in for a conflicting experience. In good faith, this warning is entirely justified, but the choice of the word “depressing” as opposed to a word like “violent”… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 10/26/25

Posted by Adem Yilmaz on October 26, 2025

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: more games than you can shake a stick at! Okay, I can finally cross that cliche off the bucket list. But really, it’s a crowded field this week; from the return of old standbys to the debut of potential new favorites, I wouldn’t be surprised if the titles he… Read More »

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