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Battlemon RPG - Free Online Browser Game
Battlemon RPG is a completely original, offline, browser-based creature-collecting RPG created by happystoner5420 Games. It features over 300 unique Battlemon species across 18 elemental types, procedural generation for creatures and world layouts, and a classic turn-based combat system. The game is playable instantly in any modern web browser without downloads, accounts, or internet connection.
Cyberpunk 2077 in 2026: still alive, and still iconic
Cyberpunk 2077 is presented as a success story in 2026, highlighting its redemption arc after a troubled launch. The article emphasizes that the game is now a completed product, with its expansion Phantom Liberty being particularly praised. Lead Quest Designer Sarah Gruemmer discusses the game's improvements and its enduring appeal, suggesting it remains a worthwhile experience for new and returning players.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has a couple of issues
The newly released Xenoblade Chronicles 2 "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" offers significant technical upgrades, including 4K resolution and 60fps performance. However, players have reported issues with audio mixing, specifically loud footsteps and quiet battle music. A more critical glitch affects New Game+ saves, where the third accessory slot can be unexpectedly removed, potentially due to amiibo usage.
Surprise Hit 2026 Korean RPG Coming to PlayStation
Developer Hound13 announced that its hit Korean RPG, DragonSword: Awakening, will be released on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in the future, following its successful PC launch. The game, which sold over 200,000 units in its first week, features an open world, companion recruitment, and tag-team battles against a reawakened dragon.
Blue Reflection Quartet review: More like a Trio and a half
Blue Reflection Quartet is an anthology collection featuring the original Blue Reflection and its sequel, Second Light, alongside two new entries: Ray and Sun. While the main games offer a compelling take on the dark magical girl genre with traditional RPG gameplay, the collection's new additions are less successful. Ray's adaptation is weak, and Sun, a reconstruction of a mobile game, feels like a lesser curiosity. The collection is a more efficient way to play the main games, but the Switch versions are locked to 30 fps.
EXSTETRA Remaster Released
The remastered RPG EXSTETRA has been released on PC via Steam, marking its debut on the platform. This version is a remaster of the game originally launched in Japan for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS in 2013.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's endgame fights may involve some minigames, but its director is more interested in using your levelled-up characters to "overcome difficult situations"
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the game's endgame, stating that while some minigames might be present, the focus will be on utilizing leveled-up characters to overcome difficult situations. He emphasized balancing new mechanics with the core combat system that players have developed throughout the RPG.
Fallout veteran's new BioShock-esque RPG is "first and foremost a dialogue and conversation-rich" game – and devs say if you don't like that, "might we recommend Doom?"
InXile Entertainment's upcoming RPG, Clockwork Revolution, is being designed as a narrative-rich experience with a strong emphasis on dialogue and player choice, rather than a pure shooter. Developers have suggested that players seeking a more action-focused game might prefer titles like Doom or Gears of War: E-Day. The studio, led by Fallout veteran Brian Fargo, aims to deliver a deep RPG experience with complex systems and engaging storytelling.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Switch 2 is a "big technical challenge" because many Unreal Engine features "don't work," leads say, but Sandfall is "interested" in pulling it off
Developer Sandfall Interactive has stated that bringing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the Nintendo Switch 2 presents a significant technical challenge due to Unreal Engine 5 features not working as expected on the platform. While interested in a port, the studio acknowledges the hardware's limitations compared to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, impacting their ability to achieve the desired visual fidelity.
Cozy multiplayer life sim Pokémon Pokopia releases the first part of its DLC expansion August 5
The first part of the Bubbly Basin DLC expansion for Pokémon Pokopia is set to release on August 5th for Nintendo Switch. This underwater expansion will introduce a new town, water-based Pokémon, new outfits, and underwater building mechanics. A free 2.0 update will also add the Dive move to the base game.
PlayStation 5 Port of Acclaimed 2001 RPG Out Now on PS Store
THQ Nordic has released Gothic Classic, the original 2001 RPG, on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for $29.99, marking its console debut. This release follows the previously launched remake of Gothic. Gothic II Complete Classic and Gothic III are also slated for release on PlayStation consoles later this year.
How To Get and Use Souls Crossover X Soul Shards
This guide explains how to obtain and use Soul Shards in Souls Crossover X, a key crafting material. It details drop rates from various bosses like Toriel, Papyrus, and Asgore, and explains that Soul Shards are used to craft complete souls which grant buffs. The article also touches on soul sets, crafting requirements, and a pity system for acquiring shards.
The ONLY Souls Crossover X Souls Tier List You Need
This guide provides a tier list for Souls Crossover X, ranking various souls based on their in-game benefits and buffs. It details S-tier souls like Seven Souls, Determination Soul, and Bravery Soul as the most powerful, followed by A, B, C, and D tiers. The article also touches on how to obtain souls and the benefits of soul sets.
Baldur's Gate 3 boss praises the RPG's most brutal run yet, as 2 players ruin their game to stuff every NPC inside a single crate: "We should've made that an achievement"
Two Baldur's Gate 3 players have been collecting the bodies of every NPC they kill in a single in-game chest, causing significant lag. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke found the players' actions amusing and suggested it should have been an achievement.
Souls Crossover X Souls – Complete Index!
This guide for Souls Crossover X Souls indexes each type of Soul, detailing how to obtain them, their appearance, stats, and which is considered the best. It covers various Souls like Human Soul, Patience Soul, Integrity Soul, and the ultimate Seven Soul, along with their crafting requirements and passive buffs.
PlayStation Plus Adds Award-Winning 2025 RPG
PlayStation Plus Extra has added Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Dying Light, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, and Snow Bros. Wonderland to its game catalog for July 2026. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, developed by Jump Over the Age, is a sequel to the award-winning 2022 RPG.
Svenskutvecklade Häxeri bjuder in till dungeon crawling av den gamla skolan
Swedish solo developer Tarpit Games has announced Häxeri, a new dungeon crawler inspired by titles like Etrian Odyssey and Wizardry. Players will assemble a party, choose from six classes, and manually map out dungeons as they explore. Häxeri is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
Review: Dave the Diver – In the Jungle (Nintendo Switch 2)
The "In the Jungle" DLC for Dave the Diver is a substantial addition, offering a new story, location, and activities that feel almost like a sequel. Players can explore a village, interact with characters, and engage in turn-based battles with jungle beasts, adding RPG elements to the core diving and cooking gameplay loop. The DLC is graphically impressive with retro-inspired pixel art and well-animated cutscenes, and it successfully expands upon the beloved formula of the base game.
Ascend to ZERO Review | TheXboxHub
Ascend to ZERO is a Roguelite with RPG elements that distinguishes itself with a unique time-based survival mechanic where runs end when the clock hits zero. Despite a slow start and minor issues with dialogue and music, the game offers an incredibly engaging gameplay loop with deep progression systems and high replayability. It is available on Xbox and PC via Game Pass.
Loot Up codes (July 2026)
This guide provides active codes for the Roblox game Loot Up as of July 2026, offering players free in-game items and boosts. It also explains how to redeem these codes within the game and where to find future code updates, primarily through the game's Discord server and in-game announcements.
