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RPGs can often be comforting or relaxing, but it’s rare you can really call one “cozy.” That’s not surprising, since it’s hard to justify taking time out for decorating when there’s a world to save. But PC players now have the chance to snag an RPG that incorporates cozy game staples into its excellent, Zelda-inspired adventure for free on the Epic Game Store.In Garden Story, you play as a grape named Concord, which should give you a hint of its sense of humor. Concord is on a quest to stop the Rot, a sinister force threatening the perishable residents of…
You remember Exodus, right? It’s the upcoming sci-fi RPG from former BioWare developers that could easily be mistaken for Mass Effect. No really — The premise in its initial trailer is just Mass Effect Andromeda without the N7 armor. Matthew McConaughey showed up to announce it during the 2023 Game Awards and narrated a series of videos about its world. And today, developer Archetype has launched an actual play set in its universe, sadly sans McConaughey.Star Heist: An Exodus Story is the only way you’re going to learn more about the world of whatever Exodus the video game ends up…
Obsidian Entertainment just released the best role-playing game of the year so far, and the team has another promising game on the way. But while we know what 2025 has in store for the prolific Xbox Games Studios developer, its design director gave fans an idea of what they’d like to work on afterward.Josh Sawyer, the director and lead designer of Obsidian’s Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars Of Eternity, spoke candidly about the studio’s future during last weekend’s L.A. Fires fundraiser Twitch stream. As first reported by PC Gamer, Sawyer revealed that Obsidian is interested in making another game set…
Publisher Team17 and developer Lichthund have announced Rockbeasts, story-driven band management RPG coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025. Here is an overview of the game, via Team17:AboutLead a band of misfits on a roller-coaster ride to stardom in the age of MTV, rock anthems, and bad haircuts. Rockbeasts is a story-driven, role-playing management game that puts you in the shoes of a manager of an up-and-coming rock band. Your job—take them to the top.A dark comedy story, crafted by the writer of Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Blood of Dawnwalker. Rockbeasts is…
2024 proved to be a banner year for indie games, offering a wide variety of experiences that we’d like to highlight in our Best Indie Games of 2024 list. From pixel-perfect platformers to narrative-driven adventures, these titles show that small teams can rival industry giants. Here’s a look at 30 of the best indie games released this year—a mix of hidden gems, critical darlings, and fan favorites. 30. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Release Date: February 13, 2024Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series, PCGenre: Action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden delivers a poignant narrative-driven take on the action RPG genre, following…
Role-playing games are known to be lengthy adventures that can keep you busy for weeks, months, or years, some totalling well over 100 hours. As such, it’s not surprising you’d want to know just how long you’ll be spending in Obsidian Entertainment’s newest RPG, Avowed, and whether it’s worth your time and money. If you’re curious about how long it will take to beat this exciting RPG, we’ll fill you in on what to expect below.The Week In Games: A Rebirth, A Remake, And A RemasterHow long does it take to finish Avowed?Though it may have a similar vibe to…
Following recent reports that NetEase is cutting back on funding for games, Rebel Wolves co-owner and chief publishing officer Tomasz Tinc assures the public that The Blood of Dawnwalker is still on the way.Rebel Wolves, the studio founded by The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and Tinc in 2022, is working on its debut title The Blood of Dawnwalker – and despite circulating reports of financial cuts being made by NetEase, a recent LinkedIn post from Tinc confirms that the vampire RPG is safely in the works with its production “fully funded.” Addressing the matter, the co-founder says the “rumored…
Developer Lucky Cat announced that the upcoming otome RPG The Silent Kingdom is set to launch in Steam Early Access on February 18, 2025. Developed by a solo indie creator, the game blends a dark, choice-driven narrative with romance, role-playing mechanics, and turn-based combat, crafting a compelling fantasy experience. A Story of Fate, Betrayal, and Power In The Silent Kingdom, players step into the role of Princess Erinys, a noble trapped in a world cursed by sorrow. As she fights to reclaim her fallen kingdom, her decisions will shape her destiny—and the lives of those around her. Will she emerge…
A giant rooster that sets a desert sea on fire every time it brushes its beautiful but deadly tail feathers. A toad-like octopus that sends mini-tidal waves roiling through a thick jungle forest as it flops around like a violent puppy. These and other majestic creatures I’ve killed dozens of times in Monster Hunter Wilds, and I would gladly do it again.Monster Hunter’s greatest trick has always been making ecological slaughter feel so engaging, necessary, and urgent that players repeat the same tasks with slight variations for dozens of hours on end. Instead of being bored or exhausted, the endless,…
Another month, another set of indie devs fighting for their lives to get eyes on their games. The myth of the indie game coming to save gaming is absurd, but the inverse could be true. We could very well save indie gaming and keep it relevant, keep indie devs creating, and keep cool games by cool devs coming out. And more importantly, keep a roof over their head and food in their bellies. Something as simple as wishlisting a game you think looks interesting or like even something in the realm of possible interest for you could help out these…