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Without a doubt, the fighting game genre is the most intimidating to get into for the first time. It’s a genre that people take seriously and fiercely, and while they can be incredibly friendly, they can easily forget what it’s like to be new and overwhelmed by the technical nature of these games. So here’s a quick and easy guide…
Looking to get into vintage JRPGs for the first time? Perhaps you discovered how great the genre is with Persona 5 or Final Fantasy XVI and are interested in delving into its roots. Or perhaps you were a fan of action games when you were younger, but now that you’re…
If you’re new to the genre of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), you…
In the realm of video games, characters serve as the vibrant heart…
The Voice of Cards has really carved out a niche for itself by offering players an incredibly JRPG experience told entirely by cards. The previous two games, The Isle Dragon Roars, and The Forsaken Maiden, were released in October 2021 and February 2022 respectively, and, this new one looks set…
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David Cage’s studio, Quantic Dream, is certainly a controversial one. There are some that love the company’s output, including such titles as Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human. However, there are also plenty who find the studio intolerable, in no small part because of the behaviour of Cage himself. In…
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KartRider: Drift, an upcoming kart racer title developed and published by Nexon, will be getting an open beta so everyone can try it out (presumedly the microtransactions too) ahead of its full launch (which will be basically the same as the beta). With an interim pre-registration period and three previous…
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G-MODE has announced G-MODE Archives+: Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible II – Hajimari no Fukuin for Nintendo Switch. This is most likely going to be a Japan-only release, but we can dream… If you couldn’t guess from the title, this is part of the ATLUS-developed series. As with all…
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It’s been a while since we heard the announcement of Steelrising, an action RPG in development by Spiders Studio and published by Nacon. But a new closed beta was just announced today and it’s an ample opportunity to go over some of the game’s development! Firstly, if you are interested…
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Contracts are a tricky thing, especially for indies. On the one hand, having a publisher can be enormously beneficial, as they provide resources, marketing, PR and more. More than a few indies would never have had hit games were it not for the support of a publisher. But there’s a…
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The First Descendant is an upcoming free-to-play third-person RPG-shooter by Nexon is looking like the combination of a Destiny 2 and Monster Hunter. If that sounds good to you there is a planned PC beta test just around the corner, in late October! You’ll be able to reserve a spot…
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Sometimes it can be therapeutic to surround yourself with vile creatures, and the winding spirals and protrusions of gothic architecture, or so we’ve heard! Either way, this is all you’ll be experiencing in Black Witchcraft. It hails from QuattroGear, a Korean indie game development studio that had previously developed a…
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It’s an immersive storytelling atmosphere brought together with a calligraphic art style. This is how I’d describe Labyrinth of Zangestu, an up-and-coming turn-based dungeon RPG currently in development by KaeruPanda. Sounds good, right? We’re keen too. This is a significant departure for the team, which was previously best known for…
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As a terrible cacophony of stormy rains and marauding waves thrashes your hometown, you, and your plucky crew onboard the rickety ‘Stormrider,’ investigate and solve what is causing the corruption and malice that is plaguing the seas. Welcome to Ship of Fools! Fika Productions, the developer responsible for this soon-to-be-released…
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