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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave remixes what's come before, taking the strategy series in a new direction
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave remixes what's come before, taking the strategy series in a new direction

Despite initially looking like a straightforward follow-up to the beloved Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Fortune's Weave puts the format on it's head and changes more than you might think. This ambitious new entry in the series has a lot of promise, and we're excited to play more.

preview by Adam Vitale and Cullen Black on 13 August, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company's characters give heart and soul to this promising tactical adventure
Star Wars Zero Company's characters give heart and soul to this promising tactical adventure

We recently had a chance to check out a good-sized chunk of Bit Reactor's debut title, Star Wars Zero Company, and even with its fantastic gameplay, its characters are what we really fell in love with.

preview by Scott White on 11 August, 2026

Less than a month before launch, I finally know how to feel about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's structure
Less than a month before launch, I finally know how to feel about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's structure

During a final preview event for Onimusha: Way of Sword last month, we finally got a taste for what the moment to moment gameplay will feel like

preview by James Galizio on 06 August, 2026

Swords of Legends already feels like a standout action RPG, and I'm eager to play more
Swords of Legends already feels like a standout action RPG, and I'm eager to play more

We had the chance to go hands-on with a slice of the upcoming next title in the Gujian series, and so far it's feeling promising

preview by James Galizio on 05 August, 2026

Sometimes a game just didn't need a demo at a convention, and Qliphah in Providence's Shadow was one of them
Sometimes a game just didn't need a demo at a convention, and Qliphah in Providence's Shadow was one of them

At what point does a demo do more harm than good, and how do you write about a bad demo for a game which might still be good?

preview by James Galizio on 14 July, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a confident and uncompromising RPG, and I'm already in love with it
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a confident and uncompromising RPG, and I'm already in love with it

Rebel Wolves' debut project already seems to check all the boxes for what might end up a generational RPG

preview by James Galizio on 07 July, 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio has some promise on Switch 2, but it's not quite there yet
Metaphor: ReFantazio has some promise on Switch 2, but it's not quite there yet

With just a few small tweaks before launch, Atlus might deliver a genuinely good Switch 2 port - but for now, it doesn't quite reach the cut

preview by James Galizio on 02 July, 2026

Aion 2 aims to usher in a new era for MMOs with its visuals and gameplay - SGF Preview
Aion 2 aims to usher in a new era for MMOs with its visuals and gameplay - SGF Preview

During Play Days at SGF, we got to check out new gameplay of NC's upcoming Aion 2 and speak with the team about how they are working to raise the bar for player customization and have their new high-flying game lead a new era of MMOs.

preview by Scott White on 29 June, 2026

Roguelike shooter Armatus is fun in the moment, but I'm not sure if it has staying power
Roguelike shooter Armatus is fun in the moment, but I'm not sure if it has staying power

As is always the case with previewing roguelike games, it's difficult to get a grasp of the larger loop structure of the game in such a short demo period.

preview by Adam Vitale on 27 June, 2026

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 has you squad up to take on Broly
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 has you squad up to take on Broly

While we only got to see a taste of the newest Dragon Ball Xenoverse title, we can expect that Bandai Namco is in for the long haul.

preview by Adam Vitale on 23 June, 2026

How Fallout 76 is tackling players killing stuff too fast - SGF Preview
How Fallout 76 is tackling players killing stuff too fast - SGF Preview

The 25th Season of Fallout 76 is out, and we sat down with the production and creative directors for the Fallout MMO to hear about the new Infestation content and how the team is looking to address players clearing it too fast.

preview by Scott White on 21 June, 2026

Elder Scrolls Online's new Seasonal approach brings more flexibility and excitement to the team - SGF Preview
Elder Scrolls Online's new Seasonal approach brings more flexibility and excitement to the team - SGF Preview

We sat down with Jason Barnes and Nick Giacomini at SGF to hear more about how the 12-year-old Elder Scrolls MMO is adopting a brand-new seasonal content release that brings a host of exciting changes, greater flexibility to address fan feedback, and newfound excitement for the team working on the game.

preview by Scott White on 21 June, 2026

My time with Sea of Remnants was disjointed and scattershot
My time with Sea of Remnants was disjointed and scattershot

I don't know if the game itself is messy or if it was more of a poor demo, but Sea of Remnants felt all over the place.

preview by Adam Vitale on 21 June, 2026

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

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