Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, July to September 2025
Summer has come and gone, but video games were still played and enjoyed. Let’s see what Sam knocked out of her backlog from July to the end of September.
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Episode 414: Goodbye EA – Q&A Quest
In this episode, we discuss the likely disastrous buyout of EA. We also discuss Hades II.
Godbreakers Launching Later This Month
Hack-and-slash roguelike Godbreakers will release later this month for PC and PlayStation 5. An updated demo of the game will be available next week.
Varlet Review
FuRyu returns to a fairly familiar style of setting with Varlet. Unfortunately, a fairly interesting story and cast are overshadowed by a terrible gameplay loop and completely broken combat balancing.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Voice Cast Revealed
Paradox Interactive, White Wolf, and The Chinese Room revealed the main voice cast for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. The cast is showcased in a new trailer ahead of the game’s release later this month.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access Release Pushed to November
11 bit studios and Digital Sun Games have pushed back the Early Access release of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. The Early Access version will now launch in a less busy period.
Episode 413: Your Host Is Distracted – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest, your host is distracted trying to solo a Destiny 2 dungeon. We also discuss the slate of upcoming releases.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is the next big adventure in the popular monster collecting franchise. Unfortunately, some key problems hold it back from greatness.
Utawarerumono Zan 2 Getting International PC Release
DMM Games and Shiravune are bringing hack-and-slash Utawarerumono spin-off Utawarerumono Zan 2 to PC. The game, previously released only in Japan, will be available on Steam with an English language option.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Available on GOG.com
Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on GOG.com. The turn-based RPG originally released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S earlier this year, but is now available on PC DRM-free.
Lords of Ravage Launching in October
Strategic turn-based RPG Lords of Ravage will release for PC next month. The game, which has a demo is available on Steam, lets players take on the role of tyrannical figures.
Ember and Blade Gets New Trailer, Steam Next Fest Demo
LINE Games released a new trailer for action RPG Ember and Blade. It comes ahead of a new Steam Next Fest demo arriving later this week showcasing part of immortal demon hunter Fenrix’s crusade against archdemon Asmodeus.
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3 Launching October 15
The upcoming update for free-to-play action RPG Zenless Zone Zero will be available in over a couple of weeks. The update 2.3, which comes with new agents and content, takes players to the mining region of Timesworn Hills.
Saveseeker Demo Available
A demo for turn-based RPG Saveseeker is currently available on PC and Mac. It lets players play through the beginning of the game, which is expected to release next year.
Super Robot Wars Y Review
V-V-V-Victorrrrrrry! Super Robot Wars Y is the latest entry in the long running Super Robot Wars franchise. While the game has a lot for new players to learn, it’s an addictive experience all around.
Shujinkou Trailer Highlights Mini-Games
Rice Games released a new trailer ahead of Shujinkou’s Nintendo Switch release later this week. The video showcases the mini-games in the language-learning, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Gets Combat Trailer
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio released a new trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The video showcases Kiryu’s two combat styles in the remake of Yakuza 3.
Lost in Fantaland Coming to Consoles Next Week
Game Source Entertainment revealed that Supernature Games’s Lost in Fantaland will release on consoles next week. Previously released on PC, the tactical roguelite deckbuilder will arrive on PS4, PS5, and Switch.
Outward 2 Releasing in Summer 2026
Nine Dots Studio revealed that its follow-up to open-world RPG Outward will release in the summer of next year. Outward 2 puts players in the role of an adventurer in the perilous world of Aurai.
Threads of Time Trailer Shows Different Eras
Riyo Games and Humble Games released a new trailer for Threads of Time. The video shows the multiple eras and combat of the time-travelling 2.5D turn-based RPG.
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