RPGamer Round-Up: May 8 – May 15

Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer’s round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the previous week. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.

Editorial Content

• RPGamer’s Forgotten Favourites

As the world of RPGs grows and changes, it’s easy to get lost in new hotness. But what about those forgotten favourites? The RPGamer staff take some time to share some games that they feel should be in the spotlight once more.

• Solasta: Crown of the Magister – Lost Valley Impression

Tactical Adventures gives RPGamers a large reason to jump back into Solasta. Phil Willis finds that the Lost Valley DLC is well worth its price, adding a brand new story campaign and more.

Major News

• Monster Hunter Rise Shows More Sunbreak Content

A new Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak presentation provides more details on the upcoming expansion’s content. Hunters will face the new foes in a new region at the end of next month.

• Zenless Zone Zero Announced, Closed Beta Sign-Ups Begin

HoYoverse’s latest project is titled Zenless Zone Zero. A closed beta is planned for the urban fantasy action RPG, with sign-ups available now.

• Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds Releasing This Month

Netmarble’s Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is launching later this month. The free-to-play spin-off to Level-5’s RPG series will be available on PC and mobile.

• Rhythm Dungeon-Crawler Soundfall Launching Today

Noodlecake and Drastic Games provided a surprise by announcing that Soundfall launches today. The rhythm-based dungeon-crawler sees players fighting the forces of Discord in the world of Symphonia.

• Tales of Luminaria Shutting Down in July

Another Tales mobile title is shutting down. Tales of Luminaria will follow the fate of Tales of Crestoria in July.

• Sword and Fairy 7 PS4, PS5 Release Announced

Chinese RPG Sword and Fairy 7 is coming to PlayStation consoles. The PS4 and PS5 versions will launch worldwide later this year under the title Sword and Fairy: Together Forever.

• Starfield Pushed to 2023

Bethesda’s seemingly arbitrary initial release date for Starfield has turned out to be just that. The sci-fi RPG has somewhat unsurprisingly been pushed back into next year.

Other Selected Stories

• Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Shows Some Locations, Characters
• Roguelike Deckbuilder Wildfrost Announced
• Curious Expedition 2 Visits the Shores of Taishi
• Purgatory Dungeoneer Releasing This Year
• More The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II Characters Revealed
• Soul Hackers 2 Third Summoner’s Guide Released
• void* tRrLM2(); //Void Terrarium 2 Expeditions Detailed
• Outward: Definitive Edition Launching Next Week
• Dungeon Defenders: Awakened PS4 Release Pushed to Later in May
• Dark Quest: Board Game Available on Early Access
• Songs of Conquest Enters Early Access
• Achilles: Legends Untold Available on Early Access
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Video Discusses Its World
• Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Introduces Allies from Faerghus
• New Release Round-Up (May 12, 2022)

Podcasts

• RPG Backtrack 258 – Scale the Wall and Ride the Bull!

It’s time to take another journey to Thedas. Sam, David, and Jervon come and join the inquisition as we explore the third title in the Dragon Age series.

• RPG Cast – Episode 631: “God of Diablo”

Josh uses a cat carrier as an impromptu shield. Kelley learns that her husband’s Steam Deck RNG is improved if she’s not around. Meanwhile, Chris’s turtles are always in mating season.