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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Preview - A grand reimagination of a comfy farming simulation
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Preview - A grand reimagination of a comfy farming simulation

We had a chance to go hands-on with the latest entry in the Story of Seasons simulation series.

preview by Erren Van Duine on 31 March, 2025

Blades of Fire is an Action game which may or may not be an RPG, but it has a sick weapon crafting system
Blades of Fire is an Action game which may or may not be an RPG, but it has a sick weapon crafting system

MercurySteam's newest game adds a unique RPG progression twist for an Action-Adventure romp.

preview by James Galizio on 29 March, 2025

I thought I knew what to expect from The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, and I was wrong
I thought I knew what to expect from The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, and I was wrong

Too Kyo Games' latest project is the most ambitious game from both Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, and I'm excited to play more

preview by James Galizio on 25 March, 2025

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Preview - How Nightdive Studios approaches remastering an influential classic PC game
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Preview - How Nightdive Studios approaches remastering an influential classic PC game

At GDC 2025, I had a chance to play through an early build of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster while speaking with the production team at Nightdive Studios.

preview by Adam Vitale on 23 March, 2025

Having gone hands-on with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I'm locked in to play more
Having gone hands-on with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I'm locked in to play more

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers feels primed to be the next Soulslike that should be on player's radar

preview by James Galizio on 21 March, 2025

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Preview – Building a new action-adventure
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Preview – Building a new action-adventure

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma brings new twists to the farming RPG franchise.

preview by Erren Van Duine on 21 March, 2025

Frosthaven Preview - Another digital haven is on the horizon
Frosthaven Preview - Another digital haven is on the horizon

Announced today at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, Snapshot Games revealed their upcoming digital adaptation of Cephalofair's massive Frosthaven boardgame and we got some hands-on time with in this preview

preview by Scott White on 20 March, 2025

Steel Century Groove looks set to sweep us off our feet later this year
Steel Century Groove looks set to sweep us off our feet later this year

Sloth Gloss Games' debut project merges rhythm games and RPGs into something unlike anything else

preview by James Galizio on 19 March, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preview - This may just be the standout RPG of 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preview - This may just be the standout RPG of 2025

After two hours with the demo of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut title from developer Sandfall Interactive, has the potential to be the standout RPG of 2025.

preview by Scott White on 03 March, 2025

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land draws inspiration from where you'd least expect
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land draws inspiration from where you'd least expect

Gust's latest entry in the series takes inspiration from popular games from Western developers, to make the most ambitious Atelier yet

preview by James Galizio on 21 February, 2025

Solasta 2 looks poised to deliver a beautiful and authentic feeling CRPG experience
Solasta 2 looks poised to deliver a beautiful and authentic feeling CRPG experience

We got a chance to check out a pre-alpha build of Tactical Adventures' upcoming CRPG, Solasta II, and may have angered some crabs.

preview by Scott White on 20 February, 2025

Here's what's new in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (So Far)
Here's what's new in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (So Far)

The non-numbered Xenoblade spin-off entry gets a refreshed version a decade after its original launch. Here are some of the additions and adjustments made.

preview by Adam Vitale and Cullen Black on 19 February, 2025

Elden Ring Nightreign is RPG character-building in a gloriously panicked fast-forward - hands-on
Elden Ring Nightreign is RPG character-building in a gloriously panicked fast-forward - hands-on

Elden Ring Nightreign is a very different type of game, but it certainly seems to nail the feelings and RPG mechanics commonly associated with Souls all the same.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 12 February, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds wants you to live in its world
Monster Hunter Wilds wants you to live in its world

Bigger and more dynamic than ever, Monster Hunter Wilds wants you to make your own stories.

preview by James Galizio on 11 February, 2025

Playing a near-final version of Monster Hunter Wilds has quelled all of my fears
Playing a near-final version of Monster Hunter Wilds has quelled all of my fears

Monster Hunter Wilds has improved since the Open Beta Test, and we're ready for the full release.

preview by Sayem Ahmed on 11 February, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is brilliant - and it might be the most full-on RPG the series has ever been - hands-on
Monster Hunter Wilds is brilliant - and it might be the most full-on RPG the series has ever been - hands-on

Monster Hunter Wilds is aiming to be an upgrade on Worlds in every way - but there's plenty here to excite newcomers as well as veteran hunters.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 03 December, 2024

Avowed has a thievery problem, there is none - Preview
Avowed has a thievery problem, there is none - Preview

Avowed looks to be positioning itself as Microsoft's premiere RPG of 2025, but it looks like you will have to keep your hands to yourself when you play.

preview by Scott White on 21 November, 2024

Brighter Shores: Preview
Brighter Shores: Preview

The next MMO project from Runescape's Andrew Gower is out in Early Access. Get your fishing nets ready.

preview by Junior Miyai on 06 November, 2024

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Full Game Hands-On Preview: Switch and Steam Deck Tested
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Full Game Hands-On Preview: Switch and Steam Deck Tested

Impressions from the early hours of the final build of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 31 October, 2024

Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary
Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary

Bandai Namco's latest Tales of Remaster is looking to be the strongest yet, and that's exciting for the future.

preview by James Galizio on 30 October, 2024

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is shaping up to be a real treat - hands-on preview
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is shaping up to be a real treat - hands-on preview

The first Mario & Luigi title to hit home consoles looks pretty promising so far.

preview by Quinton O'Connor on 10 October, 2024

Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form
Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form

Level-5's upcoming Professor Layton game feels like it could be a return to the series' hayday, assuming nothing goes wrong

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2024

Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview
Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview

While Idea Factory will likely bring it over, the fact the latest Madou Monogatari is still Japan-only feels like a frustrating mistake

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview
Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview

Out of nowhere, Utawareumono is coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan - and we got an early look during Tokyo Game Show

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview

Fantasian: Neo Dimension was playable on Steam Deck OLED at Tokyo Game Show, and it's looking to be a perfect Steam Deck RPG

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

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