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I've spent 5 hours diving into the Steam Summer Sale with our features editor, and these are the 11 best games on…
The Steam Summer Sale is live, featuring significant discounts on a variety of games. This guide highlights 11 top picks, including Resident Evil Requiem, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with many titles reaching their lowest prices to date.
The 10 best RPGs for beginners looking to try out the genre for the first time
This guide highlights ten approachable role-playing games perfect for newcomers to the genre. It features titles like Yakuza 0, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Persona 5 Royal, and Dragon Quest 11 S, detailing their gameplay, story, and why they serve as excellent entry points. The article also explains the 'RPG Vibes' used to categorize the games and the methodology behind the ranking.
As a genre veteran I love to be surprised, so here are the 10 best RPGs where you can expect the unexpected
This article ranks the top 10 RPGs that offer unexpected scenarios and freedom for player experimentation. Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Disco Elysium are highlighted for their unpredictable stories, emergent gameplay, and unique settings. The ranking is based on the 'Expect the Unexpected' RPG vibe, focusing on games that provide novel and unusual situations.
I've ranked the best RPGs with romance options, from Fire Emblem to Mass Effect
This ranking highlights the 10 best RPGs featuring romance options, emphasizing games where these relationships deepen the narrative and world. Titles like Dragon Age: Inquisition, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are praised for their well-integrated romantic storylines and companion bonds.
If you're feeling the Pokemon Pokopia FOMO, Collector's Cove lets you explore and farm on the back of a…
Collector's Cove is a cozy farming simulation game where players explore islands and build a farm on the back of a sea-faring creature. Similar to filling a Pokedex, the game focuses on collecting crops, fish, and recipes to expand a Collector's Compendium. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
