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.
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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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
RPGamer’s Favorite Indie Games
Indie RPGs have come a long way, and continue to flourish in unique and exciting ways. In this feature, the RPGamer staff members share some of their favorite gems from the past to the present.
RPG Elements: A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games
Bitmap Books has released a their largest book to date. This dedicated tome is tailor-made for those who love the JRPG, and provides an exhaustive overview of the genre, from the essential to the obscure.
Backloggin’ the Year – Pascal’s Pile, July to September 2021
Quarter 3 proves to be the worst one yet for Pascal’s backlog adventure this year. Balancing work and home life can be tough, but YouTube content creators have turned into the biggest threats to his gaming time.
#JRPGJuly 2021 – Final Wrap-Up
Welcome 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.
Backloggin’ the Year – The Backlog Boondoggle, April to June 2021
Summer sales cause Pascal’s backlog to get a little tight at the waist. At least there’s some big-ticket names to cross off the list for the second quarterly update.
#JRPGJuly 2021 – Week 3 Round-up
The summer is heating up and so is JRPGJuly! Let’s see how week 3 worked out for the RPGamer crew.
#JRPGJuly 2021 – Week 2 Round-up
The second week of #JRPGJuly is in the books. Let’s see how things are progressing for the RPGamer staff with their chosen games.
#JRPGJuly 2021 – 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 2021 Introduction
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! To be a JRPG fan and spreading good cheer! #JRPGJuly is the hap-happiest time, of the year! Welcome to another year of #JRPGJuly, where RPGamer staff will be celebrating the month sharing our love of JRPGs with the community through streams and write-ups.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, April to June 2021
Trails! SaGa! Dragon Quest, oh my! Sam is back for another three months of backlog slaying. Has she made a huge dent in her epic collection? Or bought a ton of games? Find out in this quarterly installment of Backloggin’ the Year!
SaGa Frontier: Whom to Start?
For those just getting into SaGa Frontier, the first question is which character to start with. We have gathered a veritable Circle of SaGes, each tasked with taking one of SaGa Frontier’s protagonists and explaining why (or why not) they are a good initial option to take.
The Yakuza Series: Where to Start?
The Yakuza games have allowed players to beat up thugs and explore the streets of Japan for over 15 years. With a dozen different localized releases to choose from, RPGamer takes a crack at helping players figure out where to get into this unique series.
Backloggin’ the Year – Paul’s Playthroughs, February & March 2021
While briefly sidelined in March, Paul is back to discuss his RPG and other adventures during the months of February and March. Is his backlog actually shrinking?
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, January to March 2021
Sam has been playing a lot of games from her backlog while trying not to buy too many new ones. Has she been succeeding on the challenges she set for herself? Let’s see how she did during the first three months of 2021.
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