Rune Factory: A Retrospective
With the release of Rune Factory 5, RPGamer has decided to share a retrospective about the series for newcomers and veterans alike. Take a trip down memory lane and see how the series has evolved since 2006.
Category: Features
Final Fantasy VI’s Paolo Andrea Di Pietro Interview
Paolo Andrea Di Pietro is the Italian and French singer for Draco of Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster. Elmon Dean Todd gets an exclusive interview about his role in the game, the details of the audition, and his work with other video games and anime.
Ode to the Overworld
I’m not over the moon for the overworld, but I do love a good one and, like many gamers, prefer titles with one rather than without. It’s a staple of RPGs that shouldn’t be overlooked or underappreciated.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, January to March 2022
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.
Bruce Nesmith Interview
Bruce Nesmith had a storied career in gaming, writing D&D adventures and then designing games in The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series for Bethesda. Now retired from game design, Bruce talks about some of his favorite works, his career transitions, and about his newly authored books.
Ghostwire: Tokyo Interview
Ahead of Ghostwire: Tokyo’s release this week, RPGamer was able to chat to composer Masatoshi Yanagi. He provides details on the game’s sound design, including its blending of traditional Japanese instruments with modern sounds and how it transported players to a paranormal Tokyo.
RPGamer’s Picks: Itch.io Bundle for Ukraine
Itch.io is sponsoring a bundle to support children and doctors in Ukraine. The RPGamer staff shares their picks from the nearly thousand titles included in the bundle. There are still a few hours left to support the bundle, so don’t delay!
RPG Maker Unite Promises Unity and Creativity
RPGamers who love to create as well as play RPGs will soon be able to give their imagination free rein with the upcoming RPG Maker Unite, as if backlogged game piles weren’t enough of a time sink already.
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Interview
Gust returned to the Mysterious sub-series to follow the further adventures of Sophie Neuenmuller. RPGamer was able to ask producer Junzo Hosoi some questions ahead of Atelier Sophie 2’s release later this month.
Switch Swoons with Nine Nintendo Direct RPGs
The Nintendo Direct for February 2022 was pretty massive for RPG devotees. No less than nine significant titles were revealed, from remakes to all-new games, which players will happily wishlist, backlog, or play this year.
Backloggin’ the Year – Paul’s Playthrough, November & December 2021
Paul Shkreli is back to recap the end of his year-long saga to bust his backlog. Was he successful? Yes, even if his backlog is technically bigger today than it was a year ago. Read on to see what he’s been up to.
RPGamer’s Best of 2021 Awards
Video games made their mark in helping many through another trying year, with the RPG genre providing many excellent offerings. After taking our usual month to fully digest the past year’s releases, RPGamer is proud to present our Best of 2021 awards.
How Modern Pixel-Art RPGs Shine
Gaming nostalgia isn’t a new thing. That said, modernized pixel-art titles aren’t just a blast from the past since many add once-futuristic visuals to the mix, creating a truly unforgettable look and feel.
Backloggin’ the Year – Pascal’s Pile, October to December 2021
2021 has ended, and so has Pascal’s backlog challenge. Did he meet his goal? How many games were left unplayed once again?
Backloggin’ the Year – Scar’s Streaming Escapades, September-December 2021
Ryan Radcliff and his retro Backloggin’ report concludes 2021 with a RPG completion bang! The Random Retro RPG Wheel looks to continue to spin well in 2022…and beyond!
Rainbow Billy: Curse of the Leviathan Interview
Rainbow Billy: Curse of the Leviathan is an adventure RPG that sees players attempting to bring color back to the World of Imagination. RPGamer was able to interview developer ManaVoid Entertainment’s CEO Chris Chancey about the creation of the game and the ideas behind it.
RPGamer’s Most Anticipated Games: 2022 Edition
Another year has come and gone, and it won’t be long until the RPG release flood begins anew. The RPGamer staff has picked out some of the titles they are most excited for in 2022 and beyond.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, Year End Wrap-Up
In this final Backloggin’ of the Year column, Sam wraps up her year in gaming. Did she stick to most of her goals? Or did she throw them out the window?
Backloggin’ the Year – Paws’ Pilgrimage, November & December 2021
Anna Marie is back with her final Backloggin’ report for the year. Also, she has continued respect for all the news staff who have to write daily blurbs.
The Legend of Heroes Series: Where to Start?
RPGamer’s Where to Start? feature returns to provide a guide for those looking to get into certain RPG series. This time out we provide some insights on Nihon Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes, in particular the Trails/Kiseki titles.
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