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Ledgerbound Review - Paperwork courtship
Ledgerbound is a tactical RPG dating sim with a unique bureaucratic fantasy setting. While the game starts with simple and repetitive combat, it evolves over its 20-25 hour campaign, offering more tactical depth. The narrative and character development shine through its extensive voiced dialogue and eclectic cast, saving the experience from its uneven writing and underutilized premise.
Square Enix RPG’s PS5 Remake Is Less Than $5 on PlayStation Store
Front Mission 1st: Remake, a tactical mech RPG originally released in 1995, is currently available for $3.49 on the PlayStation Store, marking a 90% discount. This limited-time offer, developed by Forever Entertainment in collaboration with Square Enix, will end on August 27, 2026. The remake features overhauled 3D graphics, modern gameplay mechanics, and newly orchestrated music, and is compatible with both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Disprove insurance claims with violence in Ledgerbound, a new tactical RPG with flirting that could make Baldur's Gate 3 blush
Ledgerbound is a new tactical RPG where players take on the role of an insurance specialist investigating the deaths of powerful heroes to avoid a massive payout. The game features turn-based combat, a unique insurance-themed progression system, and a heavy emphasis on adult humor and dialogue, with a cast of memorable characters and voice actors. It is available on PC via Steam, with a launch discount and recent quality-of-life updates.
Star Wars Zero Company Showcases Tactical Gameplay Loop In New Trailer
A new gameplay showcase for Star Wars Zero Company highlights its turn-based tactical combat, featuring Action Points per character and a shared team Advantage system for ultimate attacks. Players can customize their squad and upgrade their base as commander Hawks. The game is set to release later this month for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave difficulty modes detailed
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will feature familiar difficulty and game modes, including Normal, Hard, Casual, and Classic, with details on their impact on gameplay. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, and will include turn-based tactical combat with unique hero abilities.
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
Xbox Game Pass members can enjoy Free Play Days featuring the Gears of War: E-Day open beta, Sunderfolk, and Asdivine Cross. The Gears of War: E-Day beta runs from August 13-17, offering Horde Siege and Versus PvP modes on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross are available for the full weekend for Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members.
Acclaimed 2024 PS5 RPG 70% Off on PlayStation Store, Lowest Price
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 RPG Unicorn Overlord is currently 70% off on the PlayStation Store, marking its lowest price to date at $17.99. This deal is particularly timely as the game will be removed from the PS Plus Extra and Premium catalog on August 18.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Hands-on Preview - Auspicious omens
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is set to return to the world of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, taking place centuries after its events on the continent of Dagda. This preview covers the first five chapters of each of the four lords' storylines, showcasing a return to quality writing and character design after Fire Emblem Engage. The game features avatar customization, a demon god antagonist named Balor, and gameplay elements reminiscent of previous titles like dungeons and a hub area similar to Garreg Mach Monastery.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave beautifully blends tactics and character-driven stories
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 in September, offers a blend of deep tactical gameplay and character-driven narratives. Players can experience the intertwined stories of four protagonists in any order, recruiting new allies and raising support levels to enhance combat effectiveness. The game also introduces Clashes, a grid-less battle system used in dungeons.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave fixes my biggest issue with Three Houses, and I'm already obsessed
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave introduces a new narrative structure that allows players to experience multiple story paths simultaneously, addressing a major criticism of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The game features distinct gameplay mechanics for each of its four main heroes, Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda, all leading up to a confrontation with the demon god Balor. Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, the game is set to release on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch.
Dramatic Action Strategy RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel Is Out on Mobile Now
CyberConnect2 has released Fuga: Melodies of Steel, a tactical RPG originally launched in 2021, onto mobile platforms including Android and iOS for $23.99. The mobile version includes all previously released DLC. The game features turn-based combat, friendship mechanics, and significant player choices within its narrative about children commanding a giant tank during a war.
Five Game Boy Advance Games That Will Swallow a Month of Your Life
This article highlights five Game Boy Advance games that can consume a significant amount of player time, challenging the notion that handheld titles are merely short diversions. Games like Pokémon Emerald, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Sword, Phantasy Star Collection, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance are discussed for their lengthy playtime, with some completionist runs exceeding 100 hours.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All The News, Trailers, And Reveals
THQ Nordic held its 2026 showcase, revealing new titles and updates from its various studios. Highlights include new installments in the Let's Sing and Wreckfest series, DLC for Reanimal, and updates for Expeditions: Samurai and Titan Quest 2. The publisher also showcased Gothic 1 Remake, the Gothic Classic Trilogy, and Gothic: A Shadow's Quest, alongside various Nintendo Switch titles.
Nintendo confirms mouse controls for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Nintendo has confirmed that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will feature optional motion controls when it launches on the Nintendo Switch 2. This marks the first time the franchise will support such controls, allowing players to intuitively move units and access information. The game is set to release on September 17, 2026.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave gets new “The Stage Is Set” trailer
Nintendo has released a new trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, titled "The Stage Is Set," showcasing characters, gameplay, and story elements. The game, launching September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, features turn-based tactical combat, time-travel mechanics, and the ability to manage multiple hero storylines in parallel.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave revealed everything but romance, and I'm worried we are losing what makes it so…
The author expresses concern over the apparent lack of a romance system in the upcoming Nintendo Switch game, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, despite the franchise's long history of including romantic elements. While the game features a complex plot involving multiple timelines and a divine protagonist, the absence of confirmed romantic pairings in revealed gameplay footage raises fears that this core aspect of the series may be omitted, potentially impacting character depth and player investment.
Fire Emblem-Inspired PlayStation 5 RPG Gets Release Date Window
The Kickstarter-funded tactical RPG Beaten Path, inspired by Fire Emblem, is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2027. Developed by Peacebreak Studio and published by Wales Interactive, the game features turn-based tactical combat, a deep customization system, and a time-loop mystery.
Humanity Echo: Cyberpunk Tactical RPG – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Humanity Echo, a turn-based tactical RPG set in cyberpunk Odesa in 2044, is launching an open beta. Players take on the role of an engineer navigating a city controlled by corporations and various factions. The game features a real trajectory system for combat and a dynamic narrative that reacts to player choices.
SUPER ROBOT WARS Y Anniversary Expansion Pack
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a new Anniversary Expansion Pack for the tactical RPG Super Robot Wars Y. This pack adds new DLC content to the game, which is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Beaten Path Revealed for PC and Consoles
Beaten Path, a new solo-developed tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, has been revealed for PC and consoles. The game features 25 fully voice-acted characters and is set in a world of ancient machines and fallen gods.