Role-Playing Games
Ongoing coverage on Role-Playing Games.
Latest coverage
"If the player trusts you enough, they are not going to savescum": Why the makers of some of the best RPGs on PC want you to get used to failing
Several RPG developers discuss the concept of player failure in digital versus tabletop role-playing games. They explore how game design can encourage players to embrace failure as a narrative tool rather than something to be avoided through savescumming, emphasizing trust and agency.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, part of Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide guides and news for Starfield enthusiasts. The editorial team consists of passionate Bethesda fans with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, ensuring meticulously researched and hands-on content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide guides and news for Starfield, written by passionate Bethesda enthusiasts with thousands of hours in Fallout and The Elder Scrolls games. The site emphasizes editorial integrity and independence, adhering to high standards for content creation and unbiased reviews.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. The site emphasizes editorial integrity and unbiased content, adhering to high standards of journalistic conduct.
GTA 6 may end up being too 'grounded' according to first official preview
The first preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 suggests the game will be more 'grounded' and realistic, potentially impacting the series' traditional chaotic gameplay. Features like controlling both characters simultaneously, realistic NPC reactions to player actions, and character weight gain/muscle building based on diet and exercise have been highlighted. The article speculates that this focus on realism might deviate from the series' established DNA.
'We're offering gamers not just two more headsets, but two different ways to experience their games' — Audio specialist beyerdynamic announces two new, affordable wireless headsets, the MMX 100 and MMX 130
Audio specialist beyerdynamic has launched two new wireless gaming headsets: the closed-back MMX 100 wireless for £89 and the open-back MMX 130 wireless for £109. The MMX 100 features a 275-gram design, detachable Meta Voice microphone, and over 80 hours of battery life, while the MMX 130 is designed for audio enthusiasts with titanium-coated drivers. Both headsets offer flexible connectivity options including Bluetooth 6.0 and a low-latency USB dongle.
Steam has been taken over by sandbox games including Palworld, study of 98,555 games finds, but RPGs and FPS games are…
A study of 98,555 games on Steam reveals that sandbox titles, exemplified by Palworld's $500 million earnings, are among the highest earners. First-person shooters and role-playing games follow closely in revenue generation. However, the report highlights that the top 1% of games account for 84.5% of estimated revenue, with the median game earning only $3,631.
ShackStream: Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 740
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its playthrough of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, an installment noted for its difficulty due to limited experience gain opportunities. The stream will also feature upcoming playthroughs of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario Sunshine on the Nintendo Switch. Viewers can tune in on the Shacknews Twitch channel.
The best tabletop games for 2026 and beyond - and the most expensive jigsaw ever
The article highlights upcoming and recently released tabletop games, including video game adaptations like XCOM and Cult Of The Lamb, and new entries in established franchises such as Warhammer 40,000 and Pokémon. It also discusses the growing popularity of trading card games like Disney Lorcana and Riot Games' League of Legends TCG, alongside new roleplaying games based on Justice League and Ghost in the Shell.
The great RPG debate: Do RPGs really need romanceable companions?
This opinion piece debates whether romanceable companions are a necessary feature in role-playing games. While BioWare's legacy has popularized the trope, the article argues that its inclusion can sometimes lead to formulaic design and wish fulfillment, contrasting it with more nuanced approaches seen in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide comprehensive guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial team, who are also enthusiasts of Bethesda's Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series. The site operates under Gfinity Digital Media, adhering to strict editorial standards and maintaining independence.
Gnomecast 242 – Rise of the Lazy GM with Mike Shea
Mike Shea from Sly Flourish joins Ang and Jared to discuss his new book, Rise of the Lazy Game Master, and other topics related to creating content for the RPG community. The interview covers GMing advice and content creation for role-playing games.
Hasbro Is Betting On Fewer, Bigger Video Games After $56 Million Write-Down
Hasbro has recorded a $56 million write-down related to its video game portfolio, leading to the cancellation of several titles planned for release in 2028 and beyond. CEO Chris Cocks outlined a new strategy focusing on fewer, bigger games, prioritizing owned intellectual property like Magic and Dungeons & Dragons, and concentrating investment on high-conviction titles and partnerships. While some projects like Exodus and Warlock remain on track for 2027, others, including a Dungeons & Dragons single-player action-adventure game, have been canceled.
No RPG Lets Players Be As Evil As Fable 2
Fable 2 is highlighted as an RPG that uniquely allows players to embody extreme evil, not just through traditional means but by exploiting its in-game capitalism and real-estate systems. Unlike other games with binary morality, Fable 2's mechanics, such as monopolizing housing and charging rent, subtly earn the player evil karma, emphasizing housing as a right. The Fable series, including Fable III and the upcoming Fable by Playground Games, is praised for its innovative and thoughtful approaches to player choice and morality.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion of its editors who are also enthusiasts of Bethesda's Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series. The content is developed through extensive research and playtime, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide comprehensive guides and news for Starfield, leveraging the passion of its editors who are dedicated Bethesda fans with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. The content is meticulously researched and crafted by staff who have invested significant time in Starfield. Gfinity Digital Media upholds high editorial standards, ensuring unbiased content and avoiding conflicts of interest.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal is a website dedicated to providing guides and news for the game Starfield. The site's editors are passionate Bethesda fans with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. Content is created through in-depth research and hands-on playtime with Starfield, adhering to high editorial standards.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide comprehensive guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial team, who are also enthusiasts of Bethesda's Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to high standards of content integrity.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, operated by Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide comprehensive guides and news for Starfield fans. The editorial team consists of passionate Bethesda enthusiasts with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, ensuring meticulously researched and hands-on content.
SEGA Shares Lifetime Sales Update for Persona, Metaphor, and Like a Dragon
SEGA has released updated lifetime sales figures for several of its role-playing titles, including the Persona, Metaphor, and Like a Dragon series. Persona 5 Royal leads the pack with 8.66 million units sold, while newer titles like Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio have also shown strong performance. The company is closely monitoring the performance of these franchises as it plans future releases.
