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Update [Mon 10th Feb 2025, 3:15pm]:An update on Level-5’s upcoming RPG, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, has teased news about the game’s release. On X, the developer’s CEO Akihiro Hino made the following post: Here is a translated version of LEVEL-5 CEO Akihiro Hino’s latest tweet regarding FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time: pic.twitter.com/6c6xXUJtRm— Gematsu (@gematsu) February 9, 2025 “Regarding FANTASY LIFE i, there has been a slight delay in the release of major news due to various factors, such as compatible platforms and new hardware,” it reads, likely hinting at the already-rumbled PlayStation release…
Originally released by a cereal company, now by Hasbro. You can own this Star Wars retro game that laid the groundwork for the many more games of the future. Back in 1977, Kenner released 2 board games to coincide with the release of Star Wars. Kenner’s parent company was General Mills, the cereal company. This doesn’t really impact the game or anything, but it’s a fun fact for you. It’s a shame we don’t have more movie tie-in board games nowadays. But during the heyday of such gaming integration, we were blessed with one such game that has now been…
Robert Eggers’s newest movie, Nosferatu, reminded all of us of two things: vampires are cool, and vampires stalking the streets of 19th-century villages are even cooler. Following the story of the blood-sucking monster Count Orlok and his army of rats chasing after the beautiful Ellen Hutter, Nosferatu is a film that left me feeling shocked, awed, and desperate to find the best RPG that let me explore a similar gothic world to the one I had just witnessed on screen.In performing my sacred goth gamer duty, I’ve found the most Nosferatu-coded and interesting demo that unpacks vampire lore and relishes…
Published 16:10 19 Feb 2025 GMTBetter be quick if you want to check out the free demo before it disappears forever thoughA brand new medieval RPG just dropped on Steam that looks like a fun mix between The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Valheim, and you can get your hands on it for free (if you play your cards right).Nested Lands is an upcoming PvE base building RPG on Steam that features “in-depth village building, large-scale social management and combats”.This isn’t the developer’s (1M Bits Horde) first project, although it does definitely look like their most…
From ogres and bandits to fish monsters and sentient mushrooms, the Living Lands sure has its share of perils. Unfortunately, you’ve been sent here on official empire business, so not only is there no backing out, but all the inhabitants of this lawless island hate you too. No one ever said being a god-touched being would be easy!After sinking well over 40 hours in Avowed, there are a few things I’ve figured out that have made life in the Living Lands just that little bit more… viable. In fact, one of them rears its head right at the very start.Background…
Things may be quiet on the XCOM 3 front, but we’re not short of fantastic turn-based RPGs. From the mighty Baldur’s Gate 3 to 2024’s joyous Tactical Breach Wizards, we’ve been spoiled for choice. Just out on Steam, new roguelike strategy game Astral Throne might become the PC’s answer to Fire Emblem, much as Wargroove did for Advance Wars. It offers full party customization with dozens of classes and hundreds of skills, those delicious weapon triangles, and even an intriguing narrative with multiple potential endings to discover. Inspired by classic turn-based RPGs, Zero Sun Games’ Astral Throne whisks you into…
Fantasy RPGs and modding are inseparable. Games like The Witcher 3, Skyrim, and Baldur’s Gate 3 are constantly getting new creations from dedicated fans, and Avowed is no different. Obsidian Entertainment’s latest is only available in advanced access right now, but you can already improve the overall experience with some truly transformative mods. In fact, one creator is hard at work making tweaks both big and small, and you need to check them out. Modder ‘Caites’ has a collection of Avowed mods available right now, and each offers a welcome overhaul to a different part of the new RPG. First…
Former Witcher 3 lead quest designer Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz says CDPR initially worried that people wouldn’t vibe with the beloved RPG’s massive story in an open-world setting.Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Tomaszkiewicz for a wide-ranging conversation about his new project, the open-world dark fantasy RPG Blood of Dawnwalker, in development at Rebel Wolves. At one point, I asked him if he thought Dawnwalker’s unique “time as a resource” mechanic might turn off some players, and he explained that he’s well familiar with taking risks in games, having helped make The Witcher 3, the RPG series’ first true…
Akatsuki Games Inc. launched TRIBE NINE, a free-to-play brutal action RPG, today on Steam, the iOS App Store, and Google Play. Set in a dystopian Neo Tokyo, the game pits a trio of teen rebels against a mysterious masked figure known only as Zero, whose extreme games have turned everyday life into a high-stakes battle for survival. TRIBE NINE is available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Players explore the neon-lit urban sprawl, engaging in fast-paced three-person team combat that requires both strategy and quick reflexes. A unique “XB (Extreme Baseball)” mode, inspired by the sport,…
What is the best MMORPG on PC? If you’re wondering, those oft-used letters represent the words Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game and refer to games where thousands of players come together in the same world. Is it one with spells to sling and demons to slay? Working your way through the stars as a miner or a corporate bigwig? Solving ancient conspiracies and fighting Lovecraftian horrors? Maybe it’s all of them. Ultimately, the deciding factor for the best MMORPGs on PC largely comes down to personal preference, so with that in mind, here’s our list of the top MMOs currently alive…