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Back in 2019, developer Phoenix Labs boarded the Monster Hunter train with its free-to-play take on Capcom's beast-slaying formula. The result was Dauntless, an online RPG with a decent gameplay loop, but one that really chugged on Switch. In the years since, Dauntless had somewhat slipped from...

Those of you who play gacha games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail will know it's common for the biggest titles to hold regular livestreams to preview their updates. As the next big thing on PS5, you may not be particularly surprised to learn Infinity Nikki is plotting a Special Program...

At the time of writing this article, it just turned 12am in Japan — and that means Dragon Quest 8 is officially 20 years old. The PS2 RPG first launched on the 27th November, 2004 — but the West didn't get to experience this franchise-defining adventure until later. Dragon Quest 8 dropped the...

Level-5 returned to the West in a big way earlier this year with the release of Megaton Musashi W: Wired. Eight months on, the mech battler is landing a beefy new patch, with the 'Megarobo Batroseum' update scheduled to come to Switch on 26th November. As detailed in the new trailer (above) the...

If, during the late 2010s, you were pining for a new Paper Mario game, you may well have picked up Moonsprout Games' Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, a fantastic paper-themed turn-based RPG. It came to Switch half a year after its PC release (in May 2020), and has proven popular. However...

D4 Enterprise has revealed that it will be bringing Bothtec's sidescrolling action RPG The Scheme to Nintendo Switch next week, on November 28th, 4Gamer reports. The rerelease will be part of D4 Enterprise's ongoing EGGCONSOLE series, which is a collection of retro reissues that are based on...

The simple fact that Baldur's Gate 3 exists at all is a miracle, never mind that it managed to exceed its predecessor in virtually every conceivable way, considering Baldur's Gate 2 is, itself, considered amongst the finest RPGs ever made. Now, add to all that the fact the primarily...

The creature-catching RPG Cassette Beasts has landed a bumper pack of bonus content today, publisher Raw Fury and developer Bytten Studio announced, thanks to the arrival of the 'Gauntlet Update' and 'Fashion Pack' DLC. We'll start with the free stuff. The Gauntlet Update brings the game up to...

Remedy has shared an inside look at the budgeting and lifetime goals of creating Control 2, as it states the future game is working on a roughly €50 million budget and will need to sell between three and four million copies to improve on its investment costs. The game is a AAA action RPG, which...

Booting up Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and hearing the Overture — known as Loto / Erdrick's Theme in Dragon Quest III — played by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for the first time, it's hard not to be washed over by a wave of warmth. Whether you've played DQ III before or not...

The Thaumaturge developer Fools Theory has announced the PS5 port of its demonic, detective RPG will release on 4th December 2024, nine months after the original PC launch. In the fairly well-received isometric RPG, you shall play a well-seasoned thaumaturge who seeks to unravel their "troubled...

Korean game maker Neowiz showed its love for fresh ideas with the hit Lies of P. Now, it's teamed up with Polish newcomer Zakazane to release their new solo western RPG. The game is set in a far-off mining town. You'll play as a sheriff trying to crack a case that could shake up the town...

Marvelous has launched a new action RPG called 'Farmagia' on the Nintendo Switch, celebrating its release with free DLC skins. Here are the key details: 1. Launch: The game was released on November 1, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. 2. Free DLC Skins: Marvelous is...

The upcoming game "Dress-Up RPG Infinity Nikki" is set to release for the PlayStation 5 on December 5, 2024, according to a pre-order listing on the PlayStation Store. This marks the first time the Infinity Nikki series, which has been primarily mobile-focused, is coming to a console platform...

The video game "Dynamic dungeon RPG Tokyo Clanpool" is launching in the West this December for the Nintendo Switch. The game is set in a near-future Tokyo where the government has collapsed and monsters threaten the people. Players take on the role of the newly inaugurated Prime Minister Natsume...

The SaGa games stand as one of gaming's most experimental RPG series, challenging traditional conventions since their debut on the Game Boy in 1989. Square's bold approach to game design through the SaGa series has produced some of the most innovative RPG mechanics, including non-linear...

EA and BioWare have confirmed that they currently have no plans for downloadable expansions (DLC) for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This decision comes as the development team has shifted their full attention to the next Mass Effect game as their current project. The approach aligns with BioWare's...

RPG Maker WITH is getting a Western PlayStation release in February 2025. Specifically, it will launch for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on February 21, 2025. This release comes shortly after the Japanese launch, which is scheduled for January 30, 2025. Some key points about this release: 1...

'Xak II: Rising of the Red Moon', a classic PC-88 RPG, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on November 7th, 2024. This reissue is part of D4 Enterprise's EGGCONSOLE series of classic game rereleases. However, the game will not include English text options. Key points about the release: 1...

We are thrilled to announce that "Chernobylite Complete Edition" will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on October 31, 2024. This highly anticipated release brings the critically acclaimed survival horror experience to the handheld console, allowing players to immerse themselves in the eerie...