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Random Encounter 350 – The Adventures of Deltarune

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 29, 2026

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 »

Fallout 76 at Summer Game Fest 2026 – Interview with Creative Director Jon Rush and Production Director Bill LaCoste

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 28, 2026

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 »

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX HD

Posted by Aubrey Bryn on June 26, 2026

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 »

Crowdfunding Chronicles June Special

Posted by Tina Olah on June 25, 2026

Summer is finally here, and it’s time to enjoy our favorite outdoor activity: playing video games on a handheld under a tree.

Pokémon Pokopia and the Reclamation of Trash

Posted by Noah Leiter on June 24, 2026

**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 »

Echo Generation 2

Posted by Jerry Williams on June 23, 2026

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 »

RPGs Coming This Week, June 21–27, 2026 – Fox, Get These Games [on My Switch 2]!

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 21, 2026

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 »

Steam Next Fest June 2026: Demos to Check Out This Weekend [UPDATED]

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 20, 2026

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 »

Myst

Posted by Matt Wardell on June 20, 2026

“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 »

Town of Zoz

Posted by Ben Love on June 19, 2026

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 »

Summer Game Fest 2026 Round-Up: A Strong Showing for RPGs with Aniimo, Grave Seasons, and Crimson Moon

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 18, 2026

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 »

Retro Encounter 488 – Xanadu Next Part I

Posted by Ben Love on June 18, 2026

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 »

Girl Power Thrives in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Releasing December 3rd, 2026 on Consoles and PC

Posted by Ben Love on June 17, 2026

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 »

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Posted by Paul Skevington on June 17, 2026

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 »

LumenTale: Memories of Trey

Posted by Benjamin McVey on June 16, 2026

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 »

Petal Runner Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – A Charming Cyberpunk Adventure with Heart

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 16, 2026

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 »

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos

Posted by Mark Roddison on June 15, 2026

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 »

Random Encounter 349 – Not-E3 2026 Extravaganza!

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 15, 2026

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 »

RPGs Coming This Week, June 14–20, 2026 – Elliot’s Spacefaring Adventures

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 14, 2026

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 »

Stranger Than Heaven Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – Fast-Paced Combat Soars with Potential in Historic Japan

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 13, 2026

Thanks to the teams at SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, I got the chance to play Stranger Than Heaven at Summer Game Fest! This upcoming action RPG follows protagonist Makoto Daito through five different Japanese cities in five different eras, promising an epic journey through the criminal underworld … Read More »

Birushana: Winds of Fate

Posted by Audra Bowling on June 13, 2026

Birushana: Winds of Fate follows the otome visual novel Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei, a title highly regarded by our very own Niki Fakhoori. Winds of Fate begins by delivering epilogues for the original’s five character routes and introducing four new story routes set in the same period. Does… Read More »

The Memories Trilogy Continues with Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, Coming to Consoles and PC in Early 2027

Posted by Ben Love on June 13, 2026

Publisher Koei Tecmo revealed the next Atelier series title, Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, in the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation. The game was announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam with a release window of early 20… Read More »

Paper Perjury Case 6: Regrets & Perjury

Posted by Audra Bowling on June 12, 2026

Return to Azure City following a terrible fire as paper clerk and part-time rookie sleuth Justina Smith gets caught up in a mystery that’s far more than it seems. Justina is aided by jovial yet jaded and experienced robbery detective Ernest Hunt, cheerful speed-addicted rookie homicide detective (as… Read More »

Sea of Remnants Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – A Puppet-Punk, Seafaring Adventure with Promise

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 12, 2026

From publisher NetEase Games and developer Joker Studio, upcoming seafaring RPG Sea of Remnants looks to offer a distinct maritime adventure combining turn-based, explorative, survival, simulation, choice-based narrative, and more… Read More »

Mina the Hollower

Posted by Jerry Williams on June 11, 2026

Mina the Hollower probably coulda come out years ago if Yacht Club Games wasn’t so busy earnestly releasing free extended content for Shovel Knight. Considering they’re a rare example of a studio that not only follows through on its promises, but does so with unprecedented quality, I desperately wan… Read More »

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