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When I first played Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on the original Nintendo Switch, I came away impressed by just how well Monolith Soft had modernised one of the Wii’s greatest RPGs. It felt like Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition only released a couple of years ago, but looking back, it was 6 years ago. Now, thanks to the newly released Nintendo … Read More

When I first played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PlayStation 5, I came away convinced it was one of the best RPGs of this generation. Before the Nintendo Switch 2 version launched, I also had the chance to preview the port, and while I was impressed by what I saw, there were still plenty of questions about how the full … Read More

I’ve always had a soft spot for Sword Art Online. While the anime has certainly had its ups and downs over the years, I’ve enjoyed following Kirito’s adventures ever since the series first debuted. The franchise has also produced a surprisingly solid lineup of video game adaptations, with several of them doing a great job of expanding on the world … Read More

Rebel Wolves has officially unveiled its most detailed look yet at Blood of Dawnwalker, using its “Road to Launch” livestream to showcase new gameplay, a fresh story trailer, and confirm the game’s release date and editions. The upcoming dark fantasy RPG, developed by a team of former The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developers, is aiming to carve out its own … Read More

Coming back to Starfield on PS5 after playing it at launch feels a bit strange in the best way. It’s familiar, but not in a stale sense. It’s more like returning to something you already liked and realizing it’s grown into a more complete version of itself. I was genuinely into Starfield when it first released. I put a lot … Read More

I’ve always liked the idea of the Ys series more than I actually played it. For years it sat on my backlog, one of those long-running RPG franchises I respected from afar but never fully committed to. That changed over the last few years when I finally started working through some of the modern entries. I played Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, then Ys … Read More

Over the past year and a half, Square Enix has made it abundantly clear that it’s not content to let the Dragon Quest legacy quietly age in the background. Instead, it’s been steadily bringing the series back into the spotlight. With the stunning HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest I, Dragon Quest II, and Dragon Quest III, longtime fans have been … Read More

When I first heard that Octopath Traveler 0 was evolving out of Champions of the Continent, I’ll admit I was cautious. The mobile game had some great ideas and a surprisingly strong story, but it was also very much designed around gacha systems, daily play habits, and bite-sized progression. Turning that into a full, premium console RPG felt like a … Read More

The Monster Hunter series has always been about preparation, mastery, and the thrill of taking down massive creatures through skill and persistence. Monster Hunter Stories takes that familiar world and flips the core idea on its head. Instead of hunting monsters for parts, you befriend them. Instead of a loose framework that exists mostly to push you toward the next … Read More

I have played a lot of games across a lot of systems, but the Dragon Quest series has always had a special place in my heart. Growing up as a massive fan of Dragon Ball, I gravitated towards Dragon Quest because of Akira Toriyama’s distinct art and then came to fall in love with the charm and sense of adventure … Read More