Shadow of the Erdtree Is a Microcosm of Elden Ring’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Elden Ring is an incredible game that is not without its issues. Does Shadow of the Erdtree respond to these, or is it simply more Elden Ring?
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#JRPGJuly 2024 – Week 3 Round-Up
#JRPGJuly is in it’s third week. Let’s see how much progress the RPGamer staff is making with their games.
#JRPGJuly 2024 – Week 2 Round-Up
#JRPGJuly is already halfway complete. Let’s see how much progress the RPGamer staff is making with their games.
#JRPGJuly 2024 – Week 1 Round-up
The first week of #JRPGJuly is in the books. Let’s see how things are starting out for the RPGamer staff with their chosen games.
#JRPGJuly 2024 Introduction
We kick off another #JRPGJuly, our month-long community game-along! To kick things off, the RPGamer staff shares what they are planning to play for this celebration of all things JRPG.
RPGamer Checks Out Steam Next Fest Summer 2024
Steam Next Fest is back to help gamers answer the burning question of what upcoming games to play. Join RPGamer as we take a look at a few of the demos that came out during the summer 2024 edition of the event.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, April to June 2024
Tulip farms and school visits kept Sam from making a huge dent in her backlog. How many games did she knock out of her backlog? Read and find out!
AI LIMIT Interview
Sense Games’s debut title AI LIMIT is set to launch for PC and PS5 later this year. RPGamer was given the opportunity to ask producer Yang Bin some questions about the inspirations and ideas behind the game.
What the Atelier Series Offers That Isn’t Readily Apparent
The Atelier series is so old many JRPG fans have likely heard about it at least once. These hearsays as well as the covert art of this series’ games are hardly enough to make a right judgement on what it has to offer.
The Atelier Series: Where to Start? 2024 Edition
Back in 2020, we released our first Where to Start? guide, covering Gust’s Atelier series. With four new entries released since then, we have elected to offer readers an updated refresh.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Is a Richly Deserved Second Chance
Shin Megami Tensei V, though well received, feels like the forgotten child in Atlus’ catalog of incredible RPGs. This is a shame, because there’s tons to like from its gameplay and art direction.
The Great Persona Debate – Part 1
Welcome to the Great Persona Debate, where staff share thoughts and feelings on what they consider the best elements of the series. In our first installment, staff discuss which of the series cast they believe is the most memorable.
Tributes to Yoshitaka Murayama
Japanese game designer and father of the Suikoden series, Yoshitaka Murayama passed away back in February. These are the tributes provided by the RPGamer staff in memory of his creations and how his loss effects the gaming community.
Tributes to Akira Toriyama
Manga creator and character designer Akira Toriyama sadly passed away last month. The RPGamer staff put together some personal tributes on how his work has influenced and inspired them.
Thank You, Murayama-san
Yoshitaka Murayama passing on February 6, 2024, marked a sad day in the RPG community. Sam Wachter shares a special tribute about the importance of Murayama’s work and the power of finding community.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, January to March 2024
It’s a new year of backlog busting, and this gal has some big goals! January to March offered an interesting variety of completed titles, but were they good? Let’s find out.
The Striking Similarities Between Xenoblade Chronicles and Kingdom Hearts
Xenoblade Chronicles and Kingdom Hearts perhaps don’t have much in common at face value. However, there are some definite similarities that have drawn players to both.
Odencat Founder Daigo Sato Interview
In addition to picking up our Michael A. Cunningham Memorial Award, Meg’s Monster recently celebrated its first anniversary. To help mark both, Odencat founder Daigo Sato answered some of our questions about the studio’s philosophies and upcoming plans.
Star Ocean: A Retrospective
The Star Ocean series has quite the legacy. In our next Retrospective, we will aim to share where we think the best starting point is for anyone curious about this beloved franchise.
Is Hoping for the Female Protagonist in Persona 3 Reload a Lost Cause?
Although the long-awaited remake of Persona 3 is finally here, the female protagonist of Persona 3 Portable is nowhere to be seen. Is there any hope Atlus adds the young lady in Persona 3 Reload as DLC or otherwise?
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