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Final Fantasy (Pixel Remaster)

Posted by Wes Iliff on May 13, 2023

Final Fantasy has one of the greatest first entries in RPG history. It’s robust, iconic, and endlessly replayable thanks to a flexible class system. So many words have been written about it, you almost have to wonder what more could be said. Well, thanks to a few wonderful quality of life tweaks fro… Read More »

Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

Posted by Jerry Williams on May 11, 2023

A well-written story is timeless. In RPGs, we’re typically weighing writing and characters to some degree against presentation and gameplay, but in adventure titles, the story is almost everything. In Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, we’re essentially playing an occult-themed visual nov… Read More »

Examining Neurodivergent Characters in RPGs

Posted by Jimmy Turner on May 10, 2023

In an effort to support diversity and representation in gaming, I am writing about a topic near and dear to me: neurodiversity—specifically, neurodivergent characters in RPGs. I knew this was a project that would take a good deal of time and research. Add on the struggles and distractions that come… Read More »

Exclusive Preview: Prescription for Sleep Volume III – Yeul’s Theme (FFXIII-2)

Posted by Mike Salbato on May 9, 2023

Last month, we brought you the exciting announcement of a new album coming from Scarlet Moon: Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies Volume III. While this is the 13th album in the greater Prescription for Sleep series, it’s the first video game-focused one since 2021’s Prescription for Sleep:… Read More »

Random Encounter 267 – Advancing Onto the Burning Shores

Posted by Jonathan Logan on May 8, 2023

On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re talking about a highly anticipated piece of DLC and a very highly anticipated remake (that we were never quite sure we would EVER see)! First up is Caitlin talking about the Horizon Forbidden West DLC, Burning Shores. In it, we visit the post-apocalyptical ruin… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 5/7/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on May 7, 2023

So our lineup of RPGs coming this week is actually low-key interesting and full of variety. The list runs the gamut from a friendship-ending board game to a comic book-themed strategy title, so I’d be surprised if nothing here strikes your fancy even a little bit. Let’s be real though: the biggest r… Read More »

Crowdfunding Chronicles: Tales from Centropolis

Posted by Tina Olah on May 7, 2023

Hello RPG friends! I have returned from a short absence to bring you a tale of daring detectives, respectable robots, and even a bit of murder.

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1

Posted by Abraham Kobylanski on May 6, 2023

Overall, in Vol. 1, you’re getting three games that each would be worth playing on their own, despite showing their age. ,,, (F)or those who wished Mega Man were more RPG-like, those who enjoy collecting a la Pokémon or those who enjoy an awesome, unique battle system, there’s never been a better ti… Read More »

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

Posted by Ben Love on May 5, 2023

Wayforward’s Advance Wars remake has been a long time coming. First announced in 2021 with a release scheduled for that December, the game was delayed until April 2022. By then, global events saw Nintendo delay the game indefinitely for sensitivity reasons, despite reports of the game being complete… Read More »

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Sneak Peek

Posted by Audra Bowling on May 4, 2023

What if you could peer into the future and make decisions based on what you see? What if your decisions had a long-reaching impact on those you’re close to and the fabric of reality itself? Polly recently returns to the Mediterranean island of Atina, where she grew up, hoping to find her missing mot… Read More »

Retro Encounter 373 – Octopath Traveler II Spoilercast

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on May 4, 2023

Thou shalleth listenen to thisen episode. Luckily, you won’t hear any conversations about broken Early Modern English, because this time we’re not talking about the original. Instead, we have a spoiler filled chat about Octopath Traveler II, a sequel that our panel loved even more than the first gam… Read More »

Tron: Identity

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on May 2, 2023

I adore Tron: Legacy. The 2010 sequel to the groundbreaking original Tron, with its neon-soaked visuals and Daft Punk’s electrifying score, was an audiovisual feast unmatched in terms of sheer aesthetic. It also launched the career of director Joseph Kosinski, one of Hollywood’s most underappreciate… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 108 – Hitoshi Sakimoto: Person of Musical Caliber

Posted by Mike Salbato on May 1, 2023

Whether you know him from his legendary work on Final Fantasy Tactics or elsewhere, odds are you at least know composer Hitoshi Sakimoto’s name. And while he often gets talked about for his work in those Ivalice titles like FFT, Final Fantasy XII, and Vagrant Story, Sakimoto has worked on a fascinat… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 4/30/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on April 30, 2023

On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we’re bringing a small but quality selection. Think of this week’s column like the hors d’oeuvres or charcuterie board before the stomach-bloating multi-course meal that is the May release schedule. Please enjoy yourself as we serve up this platter of two ac… Read More »

Tune In for Summer of Cold Steel II on Twitch Through July! (UPDATE x2)

Posted by Mike Salbato on April 29, 2023

May 4th Update: We are pleased to reveal that we have also partnered with NIS America for the marathon, who will be supplying four exciting prizes that we’ll give away between now and July. See below for the details and prizes on offer! In the meantime, watch our stream on Twitch! And when we aren’t… Read More »

Hunt the Night

Posted by Ben Love on April 29, 2023

It’s common for smaller indie games to wear their inspirations on their sleeves. Load up the Steam Store, and you will find countless games influenced by gaming classics from the NES and SNES eras. What is much rarer is an indie developer emulating the scale and sophistication of an acclaimed triple… Read More »

TV Review: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War is an Anime for Falcom Fans

Posted by Audra Bowling on April 28, 2023

“A hero is what he wills, and what he does.” Anime adaptations of video games can be mixed bags regarding quality. Those that approach the adaptation as a condensed retelling of an RPG’s plot run the risk of being too much “the same” to attract viewers already familiar with the title, and newco… Read More »

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story

Posted by Jerry Williams on April 27, 2023

Riot’s recently been handing out their coveted League of Legends property to a few developers who (I assume) they trust to make a quality title using their characters and world. I had the pleasure of reviewing Ruined King: A League of Legends Story with glowing praise. The Mageseeker: A League of Le… Read More »

Cassette Beasts

Posted by Des Miller on April 26, 2023

When it comes to monster-collecting games, Pokémon has the market cornered. But, now and then, a game with clear inspirations from the long-running series comes along. While many have failed to capture the charm and whimsy of the series they emulate, Cassette Beasts manages to av… Read More »

Infinite Guitars

Posted by Neal Chandran on April 25, 2023

Nikko Nikko’s debut, Infinite Guitars, is a game about scrappy rock musicians wielding weaponized guitars in post-apocalyptic wastelands. This concept speaks to me because, from 2012 – 2015, I played bass in an alt-metal band where we sported a post-apocalyptic aesthetic in our stage attire. Now tha… Read More »

Trinity Trigger

Posted by Sam-James Gordon on April 24, 2023

Trinity Trigger is the latest game developed by FuRyu and given a Western release by XSEED Games. Conceptually it harkens back to action RPGs of the ’90s, such as Secret of Mana, intending to make the gameplay systems more accessible for modern audiences. We’ve got some big… Read More »

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Exclusive Combat Sneak Peek

Posted by Neal Chandran on April 24, 2023

A new Fairy Fencer F game is not something gamers expected from Idea Factory since it’s not one of their high-profile series. The original Fairy Fencer F released in 2013, and an expanded, enhanced version called Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force came out in 2016. Those games featured a traditional… Read More »

Random Encounter 266 – Welcome to Cyberspace!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on April 24, 2023

On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re looking at two games (technically, 11 games) that bring us fully into cyberspace! First, Peter downloads his thoughts on the new visual novel based on Disney’s Tron franchise, TRON: Identity. Does it capture the cyber-magic of the classic 80s film and its 2010s… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 4/23/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on April 23, 2023

The S.S. RPGs Coming This Week is here with a veritable boatload of titles to throw your money at. This lineup is straight bangers all the way, and we can’t wait to share it all with you. Now, all aboard! Afterimage – April 25th (PS5, XSX, PS4, XB1, Switch, Windows) Not to be confused with the Filip… Read More »

Street Fighter: Duel

Posted by Audra Bowling on April 22, 2023

For me, combining the venerable Street Fighter fighting game series with RPG mechanics sounds like a dream game, though the overall experience becomes unfortunately tempered in the case of Street Fighter: Duel due to its mobile limitations and prominent gacha elements. A fraction of fun still can be… Read More »

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