Empathy in Stardew Valley
Empathy and kindness are now needed more than ever, especially in tough times. Stardew Valley reminds us with ease how important and necessary empathy is in our day to day lives.
Category: Features
PSP Backlog Quest: Falcom Imports
Josh hasn’t completely forgotten about his PSP Backlog Quest. This time he tackles a pair of imported Falcom games that might be of interest to fans of the Trails series.
For Macstorm: The Final Fantasies – IV
It has been three months since our beloved Editor-in-Chief Michael A. Cunningham sadly passed away. RPGamer’s former Sound Test curator Francis Gayon has created a symphonic fantasy based on Mac’s favourite RPG, Final Fantasy IV, that we would like to share in further tribute to him.
RPG Backtrack Sidetrack – November 2018 Edition
JCServant catches us up on his last three months playing various PC RPGs from the way back when. Will a few rough patches be enough to throw him off track?
Backloggin’ the Year – September & October 2018 Edition
Sam Wachter has been behind on her RPGs these last two months. Let’s see where her progress is at, as we rewind and look back at September and October.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 Interview
Valkyria Chronicles 4 marks the series’ tenth anniversary as well as a return to home consoles. RPGamer was recently given the chance to ask director Kohei Yamashita and producer Kei Mikami some questions about the newest release.
Exploring the Balance of Story and Mechanics in RPGs
In RPGs, there are often two distinct yet important parts: a story to entertain and gameplay mechanics to engage the player. Octopath Traveler has Joshua questioning just how much he values those individual parts.
Celebrating the Vita’s Best RPGs
Now that the Vita’s life is drawing to a close, the staff wanted to celebrate everything that was great about Sony’s handheld. Join us as we take a look at our favorite Vita RPGs.
A Light in the Void Interview
Composer Austin Wintory (The Banner Saga trilogy) has teamed up with director Anthony Lund to create A Light in the Void, a concert event combining science, music, and storytelling. Austin was kind enough to answer some questions ahead of the premiere in Denver on Friday, which will be streamed live worldwide.
Nick Kaelar (Varien) Interview
Nick Kaelar, more widely known by his stage name Varien, is a composer and producer whose work has covered a wide variety of genres and media. He is also a huge JRPG fan and RPGamer had the pleasure of chatting with him about his history with RPGs, how they’ve influenced his music, and his dreams of composing for them.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Interview
Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a new RPG based on the pen and paper game and developed by Owlcat Games. Writer Chris Avellone and creative director Alexander Mishulin answer some interview questions about the game, which is available now on PC.
Tokyo Game Show 2018 – Show Floor Gallery
Tokyo Game Show 2018 has recently wrapped up, and Scott and Sam Wachter had a chance to walk the show floor for a day. Here are some of the exciting titles and gimmicks that were out and about for enjoyment.
Final Fantasy VIII Likely Isn’t Forgotten, but Needs More Work to Re-Release
With both Final Fantasy VII and IX announced for Switch during the Nintendo Direct, many are asking why Final Fantasy VIII was left out. The game’s odd graphical position between those games is likely a significant reason.
In Memoriam: Select Works by Michael A. Cunningham
RPGamer continues its tribute to Michael A. Cunningham, this time with a rewind to some of his best works. Included are interviews, podcasts, and other contributions he’s made across the gaming community.
Backloggin’ the Year – August 2018 Edition
Another month has passed, and Sam is once again behind on her posting schedule. Let’s see what games she knocked out of her backlog in the month of August.
In Memoriam: Tributes to Michael A. Cunningham
Late last month, our longtime Editor-in-Chief Michael A. Cunningham sadly passed away. In the first of our planned tributes to Macstorm, we share some of the messages and memories from the staff here at RPGamer as well as from others who had the pleasure of interacting with him.
Limited Run Games Interview
An interview as enlightening as it is overdue, RPGamer sits down to talk with the co-founders of Limited Run Games about the company’s process and future plans. Douglas Bogart and Josh Fairhurst talk numbers, deciding which games to work on, and dream projects they wish they could get their hands on.
Worrying About Lengthy Labyrinths in Persona Q2
The chibified casts of the last three Persona games are joining forces for some more Etrian Odyssey-style dungeon crawling in Persona Q2. But will it repeat the missteps of its lengthy predecessor?
Banner Saga 3 Interview
Banner Saga 3, the conclusion to the the epic Viking inspired Banner Saga trilogy, was recently released on PC and console. RPGamer was given the opportunity to chat with developer Stoic’s art director Arnie Jorgensen to discuss the recent release and reflect on the trilogy as a whole.
#JRPGJuly 2018 – Final Update
July is over so it’s time for the last JRPG July update. This week Final Fantasy XV, Tokyo Xanadu, Zwei, Octopath Traveler, and Radiant Historia get their final due from our writers.
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