RPGamer’s Memorable Side Quests
Side adventures are a staple of RPGs. The RPGamer staff share some of their most memorable side quests, and we hope you’ll share some of yours in the comments.
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Using Sidequests to Carry On Worldbuilding
Sidequests can serve many different functions in RPGs. In this editorial, we look at how Final Fantasy XVI and Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s offerings keep the worldbuilding going while the main plot charges on ahead.
#JRPGJuly 2023 – Final Wrap Up
We have come to the end of everyone’s favorite monthly gameathon, #JRPGJuly. Let’s see how folks finished out the month and if they were successful in completing their game of choice.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023: Day 1 Wrap-Up
RPGamer’s Sarah McGarr gave her report after the first day of the Final Fantasy Fan Fest wrapped up. She saw a lot, experienced a lot, and participated a lot, while Soken played a Otamatone.
#JRPGJuly 2023 – Week 3 Round-up
#JRPGJuly has reached week 3. Let’s see how things are going for the RPGamer staff.
#JRPGJuly 2023 – Week 2 Round-up
#JRPGJuly is halfway home. Let’s see how much progress the RPGamer staff is making with their chosen games.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, April to June 2023
A broken arm allowed for some solid gaming time throughout the months of April to June. How many games did Sam knock out of her backlog? Read and find out!
#JRPGJuly 2023 – 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.
Alterium Shift Interview
Drattzy Games’s turn-based RPG Alterium Shift is making its debut on Steam Early Access for PC, Mac, and Linux this week. RPGamer was given the opportunity to interview its two-man development team and find out more about the game.
#JRPGJuly 2023 Introduction
We kick off another #JRPGJuly, our month-long community game-along! The RPGamer staff tells us what they are planning to play for the month-long celebration of all things JRPG.
Miasma Chronicles Interview
Miasma Chronicles is the most recent tactical RPG from The Bearded Ladies. Game Director Lee Varley answered some questions about the game, its systems, and how it builds upon the formula established with previous releases.
RPGamer’s Summer Announcement Highlights
Although there was no E3, June still provided lots of game announcements to get RPGamers eager for what lies in store. The RPGamer staff picked out a good number of their highlights from the various presentations and reveals.
Thirsty Suitors Interview
Outerloop Games’s debut title Thirsty Suitors features turn-based combat, skateboarding, and cooking. RPGamer was able to ask Chandana “Eka” Ekanayake and Aung Zaw Oo about some of the game’s ideas and its creation.
RPG Backtrack 284 – Disco Kiryu Doesn’t Advertise
Dust off that disco suit, because we’re going back to 1989. RPG Backtrack returns to Kamurocho this week in Yakuza 0 with Josh, Sam, Ryan M., and Pascal.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed Is a Delightful Finale for Series Fans
Monolith Soft released its promised story DLC for Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Future Redeemed provides another excellently-executed experience that places a final cap on the trilogy.
How Crossbell Becomes an RPG Darling
With the recent releases of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure, western RPGamers are finally able to experience the full story of Crossbell. Nihon Falcom’s examinations of the city state’s challenges makes it one the standout RPG settings.
PAX East Saturday Roundup
Jon Jansen was at PAX East on Saturday to check out some upcoming games. Here are his quick thoughts and notes a potential sleeper hit of 2023.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, January to March 2023
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 Luckiest RPG Characters
What better way to honor St. Patrick’s Day than by rounding up a list of who we think are some of the luckiest characters in RPGs! Grab your dice and sit at the table with some of the luckiest names in gaming.
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key Interview
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, the latest entry in Gust’s Atelier series launches this week. RPGamer was able to put some questions to Junzo Hosoi, Head of Gust, about the game.
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