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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Accolades Trailer
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky has received multiple award nominations, including Best Remake/Remaster at the Golden Joystick Awards and Outstanding Story-rich Game at the Steam Awards. The game is praised for its narrative and has been recognized as a standout remake.
Crimson Desert sells another 1m, as Pearl Abyss pledges more fixes to address launch day struggles
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 3 million copies worldwide since its launch, with another million sold since Friday. The studio's PR and marketing director, Will Powers, thanked the community and pledged ongoing fixes for launch issues, including performance problems and control issues, with a recent patch addressing bugs and adding quality-of-life improvements.
Infinicrypt Is an Indie Bullet-Hell Roguelike RPG Coming to Steam Next Month
The indie top-down bullet-hell roguelike RPG Infinicrypt is set to release on PC via Steam on April 3rd. Developed by solo developer Brett Page, the game features three distinct heroes, an ever-shifting dungeon, and a variety of loot and enemies. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Greedfall: The Dying World Review - Beautiful World, Glitchy Gameplay
Greedfall: The Dying World offers a visually striking world and a rich narrative prequel with memorable companions and meaningful choices. However, its ambition is hampered by inconsistent combat design and significant technical issues on PlayStation 5, including crashes and performance drops, which detract from the overall experience despite its strong RPG foundations.
How to get and unlock Crimson Desert Companions
This guide explains how to acquire and unlock companions in Crimson Desert, including both playable characters like Damiane and Oonkah, and animal companions such as dogs and cats. Earning an animal's trust through petting and feeding allows them to become companions that help loot items. Playable characters are unlocked through progression in the main storyline, with Damiane available in Chapter 3 and Oonkah in Chapter 7.
Sailor Piece Blessings – Permanent Buffs and All Requirements
Sailor Piece features 10 unlockable Blessings that provide permanent buffs to Damage, Critical Damage, and Critical Chance, with a focus on Melee and Swords. Players can access these buffs by visiting an NPC in Shibuya Station. The guide details the requirements and materials needed for each Blessing Grade, from B1 to B10, and explains where to acquire essential items like Wood, Iron, Obsidian, Mythril, and Adamantite.
If You're Playing Final Fantasy Games on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
Data suggests that the Final Fantasy franchise, particularly titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has an aging player base, with a significant majority of players over 30. Director Naoki Yoshida believes long gaps between releases have hindered attracting younger players. The article questions Square Enix's strategy and suggests a radical reinvention, similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, might be needed to revitalize the series for modern audiences.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: All Invasive Monsters Locations
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has found its footing, offering a compelling narrative that stands apart from the main Monster Hunter series. While previous spin-offs struggled with tone and pacing, this entry delivers one of the best stories in the Monster Hunter universe, making it a must-experience for fans.
Official Cursed Gear Trello, Wiki and Discord
This article provides official links to the Trello board, Wiki, and Discord server for the Roblox RPG Cursed Gear. These resources offer extensive information on game mechanics, gears, clans, techniques, missions, and more, aiding players in customization and community interaction.
Xbox Game Pass Gets A Massive Boost – Including A 5/5 Must-Play RPG Giant
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles this week, highlighted by the critically acclaimed RPG Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The subscription service also welcomes the roguelite brawler Absolum and the city-building strategy game Nova Roma (Game Preview). These additions span across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud platforms, offering a diverse range of genres for subscribers.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review [Capsule Computers]
This review of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection suggests that Capcom has found a more serious tone and better pacing for the spin-off series compared to its predecessors. The game aims to evolve the storytelling within the Monster Hunter universe, moving beyond the traditional hunt-and-craft loop.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review [Capsule Computers]
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a spin-off that significantly twists the traditional Monster Hunter gameplay loop, focusing more on storytelling. Capcom has successfully found its footing with this entry, delivering one of the best narratives within the Monster Hunter universe, making it a must-experience for franchise fans despite its departure from standard hunting mechanics.
Crimson Desert Reaches Another Sales Milestone
Pearl Abyss announced that its RPG Crimson Desert has surpassed 3 million copies sold worldwide since its release on March 19. The developer is actively incorporating fan feedback into updates and has apologized for and is auditing the game's use of generative AI. A GameSpot review scored the game a 7/10, praising its open world and combat but noting narrative and quality-of-life issues.
Banquet For Fools review
Banquet For Fools is a demanding but rewarding RPG that prioritizes immersion and player effort, requiring active participation through manual note-taking and spell creation. Developed by Hannah and Joseph Games, the game features a unique world with a detailed social structure and engaging real-time combat, though its lack of guidance can sometimes lead to frustrating exhaustion.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Gets A Terrifying New Teaser Trailer
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn has released a new teaser trailer showcasing a terrifying new threat aboard the Pinkwater crew's ship. The upcoming space-faring RPG, set between the books and TV show, will feature this new antagonist and explore its impact on crew relationships and abilities. The game is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with more details expected at the Xbox Partner Preview on March 26th.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 makes you "complicit" in moments like the RPG's first big twist, lead writer says, so you can "experience what grief feels like in this world"
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's lead writer, Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, stated that Sandfall Interactive aimed to make players feel "complicit in the story" and experience grief through a major plot twist. The game's interactive nature is key to immersing players in the narrative decisions and character developments, particularly following the death of the protagonist Gustave.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Expansion Announced for 2027 at Digimon Con
An expansion for Digimon Story, titled Time Stranger, was announced at Digimon Con for a 2027 release. The article also includes commentary from VGChartz's Mark Nielsen discussing the RPG genre's strength in 2025, noting the absence of major new entries in long-running series and the rise of unique titles.
This week in PC games: a new Hooded Horse city-builder, some PS2-style horror, a school-day RPG and an absolutely tremendous catfish
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from city-builders like Nova Roma and PS2-style horror in No Vacation for an Executioner, to RPGs such as Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy. Other notable titles include tactical pinball game Beast Breaker and the unique catfish-themed game The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish.
Pinball FX - Bethesda Pinball Review | TheXboxHub
The Pinball FX Bethesda Pinball collection adds three tables inspired by Fallout, DOOM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, developed by Zen Studios. These tables authentically capture the essence of each franchise, featuring elements like character customization and in-game references. While requiring the base Pinball FX game, the DLC offers a deep and engaging pinball experience for fans of Bethesda's universes.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Fans Are Convinced Capcom Is Teasing An Expansion
Fans of Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 believe the developer is teasing a potential expansion, citing clues within a recent piece of anniversary artwork. The artwork features a letter mentioning griffin sightings from a northern region and a mysterious character with unique armor. This speculation is fueled by the fact that the original Dragon's Dogma received a major expansion, Dark Arisen.
