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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

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 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

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

The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview
The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview

We had a chance to go hands-on with Nexon's upcoming "Hardcore Action RPG" during TGS, and we're excited to see more

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview
Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview

Following up on everything that made Monster Hunter World great, Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be all that - and more.

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview

Our first impressions for this pirate-themed romp is positive, as RGG Studios crafts some of the best action combat in the series' history

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has some deliciously deep RPG systems - hands-on preview
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has some deliciously deep RPG systems - hands-on preview

We take a deeper dive into the RPG progression and character builds of The Veilguard as part of a 7-hour in-depth hands-on session.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 19 September, 2024

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is going to ruin my life - Demo Impressions
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is going to ruin my life - Demo Impressions

We already previewed Revenge of the Seven once, but here's another preview based on the new demo.

preview by Cullen Black on 19 September, 2024

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is the game that Warhorse Studios always wanted to make - Preview
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is the game that Warhorse Studios always wanted to make - Preview

While at PAX, I had the chance to check out a demo of Warhorse Studios upcoming Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and try my hand at stealing a sword.

preview by Scott White on 16 September, 2024

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remakes one of the most unconventional RPGs ever brilliantly - Preview
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remakes one of the most unconventional RPGs ever brilliantly - Preview

Never in my wildest dreams could I have predicted that this installment in the SaGa series would receive such a lavish remake, especially one that looks to have significantly higher production values than recent SaGa releases by a considerable margin.

preview by Josh Torres on 05 September, 2024

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom balances creativity, improvisation, & fulfillment to make something special - Preview
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom balances creativity, improvisation, & fulfillment to make something special - Preview

If this game is the blueprint that will define the Princess of Hyrule's playstyle moving forward, she absolutely needs more games where she's the main character because this was a blast to play.

preview by Josh Torres on 04 September, 2024

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