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Steam Next Fest RPG & Adventure Demos to Check Out This Weekend
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 »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 6/8/25
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we catch our breath after the jam-packed Switch 2 launch week. Not that there aren’t any releases this week; we have an assorted mix of new titles to sift through as Summer Game Fest weekend rolls on. So let’s not waste any more time and dive in! Virtual Gir… Read More »- Article
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Neverway is a Spooky Take on Life Sims
One of the many games that had RPGFan buzzing over the last few days was the nightmarish life sim Neverway, the debut game from indie studio Coldblood. No release details were announced, but PC gamers can wishlist the game on Steam. Although officially announced back in early April, Neverway made wa… Read More »- Article
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Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Announced at Summer Game Fest
Welcome (back) to the Escape Academy! Although the words “back to school” can seem like a vile curse for much of the western world during this time of year, that didn’t stop publisher iam8bit and developer Coin Crew Games from announcing Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School during Summer Game Fest 2025.… Read More »- Article
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Here’s Our First Look at TOEM 2’s Gameplay
Developer Something We Made and co-publisher popagenda have shared initial gameplay clips of TOEM 2 during Day of the Devs 2025. The game, a sequel to the BAFTA-winning TOEM, was first announced in December 2024, when it was early in development. Preview the newest trailer at the 1:25:14 mark below.… Read More »- Article
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Dosa Divas to Stir Up Trouble and Serve It in 2026
Originally announced last year as Project DOSA, Outerloop Games’ latest title is now officially titled Dosa Divas and is set to launch in early 2026! From the team behind Thirsty Suitors comes a new turn-based cooking RPG, where players battle an evil fast food empire as two sisters, Samara and Ama… Read More »- Article
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Moonlighter 2 Trailer Details Dynamic 3D Action & Shopkeeping Strategy
11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have released a new overview trailer for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, their upcoming sequel to the original shopkeeper game-meets-action RPG. The trailer was shown at the Day of the Devs 2025 presentation, giving players a general guide as to what they m… Read More »- Article
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New Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Trailer Brings Avian Awe and More
505 Games and developer Lenzee have released a new montage trailer for their upcoming Souls-like action RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, ahead of its July 24th release. Shown at Summer Game Fest 2025, the trailer below showcases some of the mysteries, enemies, and frenetic gameplay within a dark retell… Read More »- Article
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Mina the Hollower to Bring Spooky 8-Bit Action on October 31st
Yacht Club Games has revealed their upcoming 8-bit adventure game Mina the Hollower will release on October 31st. The announcement came via Summer Game Fest, dovetailing the Halloween date with a colourful retro-styled trailer. Check it out below! Mina the Hollower: Release Date Announcement Trailer… Read More »- Article
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Atomic Heart II Reveal Showcases Open-World Firefights, Mutant Wildlife & Robots
Mundfish has unveiled Atomic Heart II, an open-world action RPG sequel set within a retro-futuristic timeline where robots, mutants, and chaos hold sway. The reveal came via Summer Game Fest 2025, by way of a bombastic announcement trailer set to “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. Check it out below! Ato… Read More »- Article
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Mortal Shell II to Launch in 2026
This year’s Summer Game Fest got the ball rolling with the premiere of action RPG Mortal Shell II, slated to release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026. The first Mortal Shell came out in 2021 and went on to sell over two million copies, so it makes sense for developer Cold Symmetry… Read More »- Article
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Blighted is Drinkbox Studios’ Newest Metroidvania, Releasing 2026
From the developers of Nobody Saves the World, Severed, and the Guacamelee! series comes Blighted, Drinkbox Studios’ most ambitious title yet. This new Metroidvania action RPG debuted in today’s Summer Game Fest showcase. It is set to release in 2026 for PC via Steam and consoles. As shown in the tr… Read More »- Article
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Lies of P: Overture Available Now for Consoles, PC
Neowiz and developers Round8 and Team Nough have released Lies of P: Overture, a prequel DLC expansion to their 2023 action RPG. The announcement came as a shadowdrop via Summer Game Fest, at the end of a new trailer. Check it out below! Lies of P: Overture – Launch Trailer Lies of P: Overture will… Read More »- Article
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Code Vein II Revealed, Coming 2026
Bandai Namco has announced Code Vein II at Summer Game Fest. The game is set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. If you loved the first game or just enjoy action-packed RPGs that pit you against powerful foes in intense combat, this one’s for you. Take a look at th… Read More »- Article
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RGG Studio’s Project Century is Now Stranger Than Heaven in Summer Game Fest Teaser
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Project Century has been renamed Stranger Than Heaven. The title was officially unveiled at this year’s Summer Game Fest, at the end of a stylish new teaser trailer. We learned the game is at least partially set in Japan in 1943, right in the thick of World War II. Th… Read More »Music Review
Breath of Fire 6 Original Soundtrack -Soar-
Released months after the physical CD (Breath of Fire 6 Original Soundtrack -Pulse-), Breath of Fire 6 Original Soundtrack -Soar- served as a digital-only follow-up soundtrack, volume two of a live service title that could have had many more volumes of music. However, given the game’s servers shut d… Read More »- Article
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Stray Children Launches for Switch, PC in 2025
Nothing feels better than seeing the developers behind such bizarre classics as the “anti-RPG” Moon and Chulip make a comeback! Stray Children, Onion Games’ newest title, is no less quirky, setting children in a world where becoming an adult literally turns you into a monster. Originally launched in… Read More »- Article
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