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and Roger
Plenty of games have made me cry. It’s usually near the end. Depending on when the “big sad event” happens, it might be somewhat earlier. But it’s never within the first five minutes—until I played and Roger. The game’s promotional materials describe how players assume the role of a young girl who w… Read More »- Feature
We Want to Go to There: 25 RPG Locations We Want to Visit
For many of our readers, it’s summer time! That often means vacations near or far, whether that’s a trip to the local beach or a more exotic locale. But why limit vacation planning to only real-world spots? We’re RPG fans, and we’ve all seen countless picturesque landscapes, coastal villages, floati… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, July 5–11, 2026 – Endless Vampires & Digital Monsters
RPGs are back! Okay, they didn’t actually go away, but last week was a rare time there was very little releasing in the RPG world, which is why our most recent RPGs Coming This Week column was two weeks ago. This week presents no such problem, though, with games big and small. If you’ve been wanting… Read More »- Article
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Star Wars Zero Company Brings Strategy, Separatists, & A Solo Skywalker on August 27th
EA, Lucasfilm Games, and developer Bit Reactor have announced that Star Wars Zero Company will release on August 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The announcement came via the Summer Game Fest 2026 keynote presentation, alongside a three-minute gameplay trailer showcasing i… Read More »- Article
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Retro-Inspired Fields of Mistria To Reach Version 1.0 in Early August
During this year’s Wholesome Direct, NPC Studio announced that their ’90s-inspired farming-sim Fields of Mistria will release in its 1.0 state on August 5th for PC via Steam. It marks exactly two years after its initial release in Early Access. A brief trailer accompanied the announcement, showcasin… Read More »- Review
Deltarune (Chapter 5)
This review for Deltarune Chapter 5 builds on ones I previously wrote for Chapters 1+2 and Chapters 3+4. With Deltarune now apparently past its halfway mark and Toby Fox bestowing chapters on what will hopefully continue to be an annual schedule, each drop feels like a monumental event: a consistent… Read More »- Music Review
Final Fantasy XI Vana♪Con Anniversary 11.11.11
Over the decades, I have endeavored to add to my collection and write reviews for every bit of Final Fantasy XI music published by Square Enix. Somehow, there was one tantalizing item that didn’t hit my radar until very recently, perhaps because I was considering audio-only releases and not concerts… Read More »- Review
Crimson Desert
Some of the best and least appreciated games in all of RPGs are what could be called “Eurojank”: Gothic 1 and Gothic 2, STALKER, Greedfall, Arx Fatalis, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, E.Y.E Divine Cybermancy. Many would call these games “so bad they’re good,” while others hold sincere and unironic admir… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 489 – Xanadu Next Part II
Three years hence the War of the Knights…The old ways rang of their death knell, a fresh wind began to blow. The path the one knight chose, he continued being a knight even after. This week on Retro Encounter, our panel returns to discuss the second half of Falcom’s oft-forgotten dark fantasy acti… Read More »- Feature
Top 20 PlayStation Vita RPGs
Update July 1st, 2026: Along with Sony’s announcement of discontinuing disc-based games in 2028, they also revealed, after years of (welcome) false starts, the real closure of the PS3 and PS Vita stores starting later this year and into 2027 in different locales. See Sony’s blog post for details on… Read More »- Feature
The Colors of Harmony: Hitoshi Sakimoto 40th Anniversary Celebration
Rob White’s Impressions On Saturday,1 3 June, 2026, I attended The Colors of Harmony: Hitoshi Sakimoto 40th Anniversary Celebration, a day of events at Fairfield Halls in Croydon, London, celebrating both the Final Fantasy series and Sakimoto’s contribution to video game music. The day included a pa… Read More »- Feature
- ICYMI
Get ’em While They Last! PlayStation Store RPGs for PS One, PS2, PS3, PSP, and PS Vita
Update July 1st, 2026: Along with Sony’s announcement of discontinuing disc-based games in 2028, they also revealed, after years of (welcome) false starts, the real closure of the PS3 and PS Vita stores starting later this year and into 2027 in different locales. See Sony’s blog post for details on… Read More »- Review
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »- Article
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Threads of Time Provides Gorgeous Pixel Visuals & Legacy In New Trailer
Riyo Games has released a new trailer for their upcoming time-travel RPG Threads of Time during the Day of the Devs 2026 presentation. It showcases co-founders Robbie Lennon and Nick Knight giving a brief overview of Threads of Time alongside their legacy as both developers and longtime friends, jux… Read More »- Article
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Stranger Than Heaven Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – Fast-Paced Combat Soars with Potential in Historic Japan
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 »- Review
