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Petal Runner is going for the cozy vibes, but it sometimes seems more corny than charming
Petal Runner is going for the cozy vibes, but it sometimes seems more corny than charming

After my second round checking out Petal Runner at Summer Game Fest, I'm on board with most everything this game has to offer, except the dialogue.

preview by Adam Vitale on 19 June, 2026

First look at Maglielle, Gallanza, Fediel, and Fraux gameplay in Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok
First look at Maglielle, Gallanza, Fediel, and Fraux gameplay in Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

We learned a lot more about Relink's major expansion, and got an exclusive sneak peek at what some of the new playable characters can do.

preview by Josh Torres on 18 June, 2026

Crimson Moon has the right feel, but it's the rest of the game that I'm uncertain about
Crimson Moon has the right feel, but it's the rest of the game that I'm uncertain about

After playing this mid-sized action RPG at Summer Game Fest, there are bright spots alongside lingering questions.

preview by Adam Vitale on 18 June, 2026

EverQuest Legends shows off stances and raid difficulty levels - SGF preview
EverQuest Legends shows off stances and raid difficulty levels - SGF preview

While at Summer Game Fest, we got a look at the new Stance and Raid Difficulty systems coming to EverQuest Legends when it launches next month.

preview by Scott White on 17 June, 2026

Control Resonant's shift to an Action RPG is shaping it up to be an even better game than the first
Control Resonant's shift to an Action RPG is shaping it up to be an even better game than the first

Now that we've had a chance to go hands-on, Control Resonant is looking to be quite the sequel

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2026

Stranger than Heaven plays nothing like Yakuza and I appreciate that
Stranger than Heaven plays nothing like Yakuza and I appreciate that

We went hands-on with RGG Studio's next ambitious project that tells the roots of the Tojo Clan throughout five different time periods.

preview by Josh Torres on 11 June, 2026

Echoes of Aincrad Hands-On Preview
Echoes of Aincrad Hands-On Preview

We had the chance to go hands-on with Echoes of Aincrad on PC ahead of its launch next month worldwide.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 10 June, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons II wants to grow up, just like its players
Minecraft Dungeons II wants to grow up, just like its players

The follow-up to 2020's Minecraft spin-off aims to be a deeper and more rewarding experience, in line with what the team expects an older playerbase might desire

preview by RPG Site Staff on 10 June, 2026

Poking around a new Open Zone & unveiling new RPG upgrade systems in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Poking around a new Open Zone & unveiling new RPG upgrade systems in Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom had some new stuff to show off for Onimusha: Way of the Sword that was not in the public demo.

preview by Josh Torres on 10 June, 2026

Branching Path - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve wants you to feel like a real Ace Pilot
Branching Path - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve wants you to feel like a real Ace Pilot

With a renewed focus on immersive cinematics, and engaging with your Squadron, Ace Combat 8 already impresses

preview by James Galizio on 04 June, 2026

Black Flag Resynced Is the Mix of Old and New Assassin's Creed That I've Wanted For Years
Black Flag Resynced Is the Mix of Old and New Assassin's Creed That I've Wanted For Years

Black Flag Resynced is pulling together the series best elements, and it already feels like the exact style of remake I've wanted from Assassin's Creed.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 21 May, 2026

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales feels set to be a winner for Square Enix
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales feels set to be a winner for Square Enix

A second, extended look at The Adventures of Elliot has reaffirmed that the game is looking to be one to keep an eye on.

preview by James Galizio on 18 May, 2026

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release is shaping up to a pretty good start, going by the demo
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release is shaping up to a pretty good start, going by the demo

We had the chance to take an early look at the Nintendo Switch 2 demo in handheld mode, and we like what we've seen

preview by James Galizio on 28 April, 2026

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn might have the chops to fill the Mass Effect-sized hole in your life
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn might have the chops to fill the Mass Effect-sized hole in your life

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn makes a strong first impression, showing a studio that's clearly gained more confidence in recent years, branching out with something refreshingly new, but also charmingly familiar.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 22 April, 2026

Aniimo's art style and tamer-monster Twining may help it stand out in the creature collector genre, if monetization doesn't get in the way
Aniimo's art style and tamer-monster Twining may help it stand out in the creature collector genre, if monetization doesn't get in the way

As far as the demo and other promotional materials are concerned, none of these designs make me point at the screen and say, “That’s just legally distinct Pikachu!”

preview by Kennedy on 09 April, 2026

It's hard to make sense of Disgaea Mayhem, but perhaps that's part of its charm
It's hard to make sense of Disgaea Mayhem, but perhaps that's part of its charm

Apart from the IP, there’s nothing too unique here that you won’t find in a dozen other similar games.

preview by Kennedy on 09 April, 2026

Brigandine Abyss got the best of me, which makes me excited to play more
Brigandine Abyss got the best of me, which makes me excited to play more

The foremost thing about this game that’ll either excite you or turn you away from it is probably the difficulty level.

preview by Kennedy on 09 April, 2026

Grave Seasons is my most anticipated murder mystery-farming sim of the summer
Grave Seasons is my most anticipated murder mystery-farming sim of the summer

A cozy horror farming-dating sim…What could go wrong?

preview by Jess Reyes on 05 April, 2026

Indie tactical RPG Never's End promises dense systems-driven mechanics in a small package
Indie tactical RPG Never's End promises dense systems-driven mechanics in a small package

At GDC 2026, we had a chance to meet with Hypersect to check out their surpsingly dense systems-driven tactical RPG.

preview by Adam Vitale on 29 March, 2026

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Has My Attention, But It Still Has a Lot to Prove
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Has My Attention, But It Still Has a Lot to Prove

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is the series' latest foray into mobile, and while there are a lot of truly compelling ideas, the game's fate will clearly be decided by post-launch support.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 24 March, 2026

Crimson Moon wants you (and maybe a friend) to feel like a badass
Crimson Moon wants you (and maybe a friend) to feel like a badass

ProbablyMonsters describes the game as an 'action RPG with roguelike elements."

preview by Adam Vitale on 18 March, 2026

The Free Lanes update and Terran Armada story DLC are not Starfield 2.0, but do enough for base game fans
The Free Lanes update and Terran Armada story DLC are not Starfield 2.0, but do enough for base game fans

Bethesda details the Free Lanes update and Terran Armada story DLC for Starfield that deliver many fan-requested features, but may not do enough for those who bounced off.

preview by Scott White on 17 March, 2026

After nearly 3 hours of Pragmata, it's cemented that 2026 is Capcom's year - we're just living in it
After nearly 3 hours of Pragmata, it's cemented that 2026 is Capcom's year - we're just living in it

We finally have a grasp about the full scope of Pragmata's gameplay loop, and Capcom's slate of killer 2026 releases looks like it's not ending anytime soon.

preview by James Galizio on 17 March, 2026

Stupid Never Dies is a run-based action RPG about eating enemies to change into different fantasy monsters
Stupid Never Dies is a run-based action RPG about eating enemies to change into different fantasy monsters

All of the creatures that the zombie Davy can turn into have different unique abilities and properties, yet still retain Davy's baseball cap which is a fun design quirk.

preview by Josh Torres on 12 March, 2026

Elden Ring is now shaping up to be an excellent Switch 2 port
Elden Ring is now shaping up to be an excellent Switch 2 port

After a long absence from the spotlight, Bandai Namco's latest showing for Elden Ring's Nintendo Switch 2 port inspires confidence.

preview by James Galizio and Adam Vitale on 12 March, 2026

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