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Digimon Story: Time Stranger review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a strong entry in the series, offering a compelling narrative blending mystery and time travel with refined RPG mechanics. The game features strategic turn-based combat, extensive Digimon collection and evolution, and rewarding exploration. It performs excellently on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, making it a great entry point for newcomers and a satisfying experience for longtime fans.
Achievement Unlocked
This article discusses a particularly challenging 'no-hit' playthrough of the 'Unfair' difficulty setting in a 100-hour RPG, highlighting it as one of the most extreme videogame challenge runs encountered. The feat was documented by PC Gamer.
Dragon Age is "unlikely" to continue at EA, says former lead David Gaider, but if you gave him the keys to the RPG he'd take it somewhere "dark" and "do things that will make people upset"
Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider believes the series is unlikely to continue under Electronic Arts due to the company's historical dissatisfaction with its sales performance, despite generally positive reviews for recent titles like The Veilguard. Gaider expressed that if given the opportunity, he would steer the franchise in a darker, more provocative direction, focusing on the core appeal that resonated with fans.
The Pen Has a Date: Graphite, the Roguelike RPG Born from a Kid's Notebook, Launches July 27
The roguelike RPG Graphite, developed by RipRed and published by indie.io, is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 27, 2026. A free demo covering the game's first act is available now, showcasing its unique pen-and-ink art style and timeline-based combat.
Witches, Swords, and Vampires: The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Skill Trees Explained
The Blood of Dawnwalker features deep skill trees that allow for diverse combat strategies, including enemy explosions and summoning. IGN First provided an in-depth look at the RPG's combat system and the various ways players can defeat their foes.
"We were already running a tight ship": Elder Scrolls 6 devs are worried about Xbox's layoffs causing even more delays to the long-awaited RPG
Bethesda developers are concerned that recent layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox will cause further delays for The Elder Scrolls 6. Staff report that the cuts have negatively impacted morale and may lead to longer development cycles due to the need for onboarding new or contract labor. Developers fear this will necessitate crunch time to meet deadlines for the highly anticipated RPG.
YOUR BODY IS GONE. YOUR SENTENCE HAS JUST BEGUN. HELL GALAXY LEAVES EARLY ACCESS AND LAUNCHES V1.0 ON STEAM JULY 31
Italian Games Factory announced that Hell Galaxy will leave Early Access and launch its V1.0 version on Steam on July 31, 2026. The dark sci-fi space combat RPG will deliver its definitive form after a year of development, featuring intense dogfights, RPG progression, and a haunting narrative.
Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly moved onto a new Fallout game by Xbox, but at the cost of a sequel to Avowed
Xbox has reportedly shifted Obsidian Entertainment's focus to a new Fallout game following significant layoffs at the studio. This move has led to the cancellation of multiple projects, including a sequel to the RPG Avowed. Studio design director Josh Sawyer, who previously directed Fallout: New Vegas, is expected to lead the new Fallout title.
The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tales Review – A Beautiful HD-2D Adventure with a Modern Twist |
The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tales is an RPG praised for its stunning HD-2D art style and engaging combat, though it suffers from a lack of native ultrawide support on PC. While the game offers a classic fantasy adventure with solid writing and world design, the absence of ultrawide functionality requires a mod workaround, which is a significant drawback for players with 21:9 monitors. Despite this limitation, the core gameplay and visuals are strong, making it a recommended experience for those without ultrawide setups.
The Best Android Turn-Based Games
This guide highlights the best turn-based strategy games available on Android, featuring a mix of empire builders, skirmishers, and puzzle elements. The list includes popular titles like XCOM 2: Collection, Battle of Polytopia, and Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions, with most games being premium purchases.
Another Fallout RPG was in development at Obsidian Entertainment before Bethesda pulled the plug "a while…
Obsidian Entertainment was reportedly working on a new Fallout game that Bethesda ultimately canceled. According to former developer Chris Avellone, a project directed by Josh Sawyer was intended to be a Fallout title before Bethesda intervened. The article also mentions that an Avowed sequel, previously rumored to be scrapped for a Fallout game, is still in development.
Annihilated Has Been Delayed to Q4 2026 To Launch It in the Best Quality Possible
Annihilated, a dark roguelite deckbuilder RPG from developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games, has been delayed to Q4 2026. The extra time will be used to further polish the game's feel and battle balance. An updated demo will be released during this period.
Marblebound Opens Global Pre-Registration, Unveiling a Player Ecosystem Beyond the Game
HoopTech Games has launched global pre-registration for its upcoming strategic marble-shooter RPG, Marblebound, on iOS and Android. The game features physics-based combat, collectible heroes, RPG progression, and an expanding player ecosystem in partnership with Goldwalker. Players who pre-register will receive exclusive rewards, with cumulative global milestone bonuses also available.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger launch trailer – RPG debuting on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Digimon Story: Time Stranger, an RPG with monster-taming elements, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 10, 2026. A new trailer showcases gameplay featuring turn-based combat, exploration between the human and Digital Worlds, and over 450 Digimon to collect and raise.
Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly working on a new Fallout RPG after forced pivot from Xbox kills Avowed 2…
Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly pivoting to develop a new Fallout RPG following significant layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division, which also led to the cancellation of Avowed 2. Josh Sawyer is said to be leading the new Fallout project, which may be related to a previously unannounced RPG he was working on.
This month's Humble Choice is worth a look if you like RPGs, Zelda-likes, fast-paced shooters, or violating…
The latest Humble Choice bundle features Sea of Stars, Tunic, and Neon White as its headline titles, alongside Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, Drop Duchy, Dicefolk, and Our Adventurer Guild. This selection caters to fans of RPGs, Zelda-like adventures, fast-paced shooters, and simulation games, available for PC via Steam.
The rarest items in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 include an extremely French weapon that only 6% of players found, data…
Data from over 4,000 players using Game Checklists reveals the rarest items in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The 'Baguette Weapon' is found by only 6% of players, requiring New Game Plus and careful management of Festival Tokens. Other rare items include cosmetic rewards from recent updates, with Gustave's Anniversary Haircut found by only 2.5% due to its late April 2026 addition.
Verho: Curse of Faces announced for Nintendo Switch
Verho: Curse of Faces, a dark RPG inspired by King's Field, has been announced for Nintendo Switch with a release date of July 30, 2026. A "Chaos" update will also be available on the same day.
You can complete medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker even quicker than previously thought - before even the prologue ends
It is possible to complete the medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker even before the prologue concludes by defeating the main antagonist, Brencis. While extremely difficult and achieved by only a few developers internally at Rebel Wolves, this ending is confirmed by publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is set to release on September 3rd for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X.
IO Interactive regains ownership of Project Fantasy IP following end of Xbox deal, shuts down Istanbul studio
IO Interactive has regained full ownership of its Project Fantasy intellectual property after Xbox withdrew from a funding deal. This development has led to the closure of the studio's Istanbul branch and staff layoffs, with the company now focusing on its internal core titles. Project Fantasy, described as an online fantasy RPG, will continue to be developed and funded independently by IO Interactive.
