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A screenshot from the game SOMA. A dark industrial room with equipment hanging on the walls. There are unknown stains on the floor. The subtitle reads: "Simon: What the hell is this place? How did I get here?"

You Are (Not) Safe Here

The horror game SOMA implemented something unusual in its genre: Safe Mode, in which the monsters will never kill the player. The paradox is that Safe Mode can potentially make the game scarier.

RPGamer’s Favourite Sidekicks

RPGamer’s Favourite Sidekicks

While the main hero is of paramount importance, they rarely become one without strong support behind them. In this feature, we look to celebrate some of those characters who readily take on the sidekick role and allow the heroes to shine.

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RPGs at the Movies

Movies based on video games have had a mixed history. In the first of a planned series, we take a look at three RPG-based movies, understanding why they do or don’t work, and the impacts on future video game adaptations.

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Interview

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Interview

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel has a lot of intricate builds to craft in its horde survivor gameplay and a development team always looking to add more. Grindstone Publishing’s Matej Hudák took some time to discuss the game and its reception.

Hellforged Interview

Hellforged Interview

Moonpyre’s Hellforged takes the frantic action of a horde-survivor and mixes in loot for a sense of extraction survival. Joining RPGamer from Moonpyre are Founder Lukas Tomondy and Designer Tadeas Jan Michalov to discuss the public playtest and the game’s future.

.hack//Z.E.R.O. Interview

.hack//Z.E.R.O. Interview

At Anime Expo 2026, CyberConnect2 held a panel to talk about the company’s history and their .hack//Z.E.R.O. project. RPGamer was able to chat with the company’s Vice President, Taichiro Miyazaki, and put some questions to him about the game and the .hack franchise.

Frosthaven Interview

Frosthaven Interview

Tactical RPG Frosthaven, based on the board game of the same name, is set to fully release on PC this October. RPGamer was able put some questions to Game Director Hristo Petkov about how Early Access has impacted the game.

Yoshitaka Amano Interview

Yoshitaka Amano Interview

At Anime Expo 2026, artist and character designer Yoshitaka Amano was present as a Guest of Honor to discuss his new, upcoming animation project, ZAN. RPGamer sat down to talk with Amano and his team about the project, his new company, and his upcoming exhibitions.