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Soulframe is still a ways off, but this MMORPG looks to be shaping up well
Soulframe is still a ways off, but this MMORPG looks to be shaping up well

Soulframe, Warframe's upcoming sister game, had an impressive showing at TennoCon and looks to be a great new starting point for players interested in high fantasy.

preview by Scott White on 22 July, 2024

Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression
Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression

IntiCreates' upcoming RPG inspired by Mega Man Battle Network hooked me with its public demo

preview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet
Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet

With the most number of base kits at launch, expanded gameplay modes and build variety - Bandai Namco's latest is looking to reverse the series' fortune.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms

While not a night-and-day difference from the PC release, fans new and old have a lot to look forward to.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire

After 20 years, Phantom Brave's new entry is off to a promising start.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Reynatis's combat feels like nothing else in the genre
Reynatis's combat feels like nothing else in the genre

Shifting between Suppressed and Liberated states is a neat wrinkle on tried-and-true ARPG combat

preview by James Galizio on 04 July, 2024

GreedFall II: The Dying World takes cues from Dragon Age: Origins - Preview
GreedFall II: The Dying World takes cues from Dragon Age: Origins - Preview

The original GreedFall was often compared to Mass Effect. GreedFall II explicitly takes cues from Dragon Age: Origins. We had a chance to go hands-on during Summer Game Fest.

preview by Adam Vitale on 20 June, 2024

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake looks to please fans both new and old — Preview
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake looks to please fans both new and old — Preview

Dragon Quest III is one of the most beloved classic RPGs ever made, and Square Enix now has to play the balancing act of appealing to new fans while doing right by the original.

preview by Adam Vitale on 18 June, 2024

The indie RPGs of Summer Game Fest 2024
The indie RPGs of Summer Game Fest 2024

While big titles took the big headlines, many smaller independent developers were also showcasing their RPGs this week at Summer Game Fest. Here's what stood out to us.

preview by Adam Vitale on 14 June, 2024

Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be a bold statement on the series' past, present and future
Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be a bold statement on the series' past, present and future

With our first look at a full hunt in action, Monster Hunter Wilds feels like a true celebration of the series' 20-year legacy.

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2024

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a game that defies conventional genre
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a game that defies conventional genre

What the heck is a "Kagura Action Strategy" game, anyway?

preview by James Galizio on 11 June, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard looks to be a character-driven spectacle, but leaves uncertainty about its role-playing depth
Dragon Age: The Veilguard looks to be a character-driven spectacle, but leaves uncertainty about its role-playing depth

While BioWare has finally showed off debut footage for its newest game, it's what I don't see that's raising some uncertainty.

preview by Adam Vitale on 11 June, 2024

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a game attempting to feed two fanbases at once
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a game attempting to feed two fanbases at once

Beyond just the dual protagonists, Ubisoft's latest entry in the series is attempting to bridge the gap between the old and the new

preview by James Galizio on 10 June, 2024

Phantom Blade Zero is slicing up a great first showing
Phantom Blade Zero is slicing up a great first showing

S-Game's Action RPG looks to be an Action RPG for real action game sickos.

preview by James Galizio on 10 June, 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio  leaves a strong first impression
Metaphor: ReFantazio leaves a strong first impression

After 45 minutes with Atlus' upcoming fantasy RPG, players have a lot to look forward to.

preview by James Galizio on 08 June, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like a steadying step for the game's next 10 years
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like a steadying step for the game's next 10 years

During a preview event for the upcoming expansion, we had the chance to check out the first step in Final Fantasy XIV's new journey.

preview by James Galizio on 06 June, 2024

Five take-aways from three hours with Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion DLC
Five take-aways from three hours with Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion DLC

An expansion to a good game is always an exciting proposition - but it’s obviously a little more so when it’s building on a past Game of the Year pick. Going hands-on with Elden Ring's DLC has only made that excitement all the greater.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 04 June, 2024

Monster Hunter Stories' looks to finally have a truly definitive version
Monster Hunter Stories' looks to finally have a truly definitive version

We had the chance to play the opening hours of Monster Hunter Stories' upcoming remaster

preview by James Galizio on 20 May, 2024

Shin Megami Tensei V is back with a Vengeance - Preview
Shin Megami Tensei V is back with a Vengeance - Preview

Shin Megami Tensei V is back, and after two hours with it we're left quite enthused.

preview by Cullen Black on 30 April, 2024

PAX East 2024 - Lost  Eidolons: Veil of The Witch delivers more of the best parts from the original
PAX East 2024 - Lost Eidolons: Veil of The Witch delivers more of the best parts from the original

2022's impressive tactical RPG, Lost Eidolons, is getting its own spinoff with Veil of the Witch. Fans of the original should keep there eyes on it!

preview by Scott White on 09 April, 2024

Visions of Mana looks prepped to bring Square Enix's Action RPG series back into the limelight
Visions of Mana looks prepped to bring Square Enix's Action RPG series back into the limelight

Building upon the Trials of Mana remake's foundations, Visions of Mana looks to revive one of Square Enix's oldest RPG series.

preview by James Galizio on 28 March, 2024

PAX EAST 2024 - Visions of Mana second opinion
PAX EAST 2024 - Visions of Mana second opinion

Square Enix's classic Mana series is getting its first brand new entry in almost two decades with Visions of Mana, and we got to try it out at PAX East!

preview by Scott White on 28 March, 2024

Three hours of hands-on play proves it: now is the perfect time for Dragon’s Dogma 2
Three hours of hands-on play proves it: now is the perfect time for Dragon’s Dogma 2

The first Dragon's Dogma took time to become a cult hit. But the time is right for the sequel to take the world by storm.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 06 March, 2024

No Rest for the Wicked Hands-on Preview: An Isometric Action RPG with the Cadence of Souls Combat
No Rest for the Wicked Hands-on Preview: An Isometric Action RPG with the Cadence of Souls Combat

We got a chance to go hands-on with the opening hours of the new ARPG by the studio that brought us Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

preview by Josh Torres on 01 March, 2024

Magic The Gathering heads to the Wasteland with the upcoming Fallout-themed decks
Magic The Gathering heads to the Wasteland with the upcoming Fallout-themed decks

The Wasteland of Bethesda's Fallout is coming to Magic: The Gathering in Universes Beyond: Fallout, and we got to look at some new cards!

preview by Scott White on 20 February, 2024

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