Your continuous donations keep RPG Watch running!

All articles


Show articles in a year(yyyy), month(yyyy/mm) or day:
Show articles of type:
May, 2008
April, 2008
March, 2008
January, 2008
December, 2007
November, 2007
October, 2007
September, 2007
August, 2007
July, 2007

Review

Avernum V Review

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2008-05-14
We take a look at Spiderweb's penultimate journey down into the depths of Avernum.
» Continue reading the article...

Avernum 5

Miscellaneous

Retrospective: Aging Nicely or Turning To Vinegar?

Michael "txa1265" J. Anderson, 2008-05-10
Michael "txa1265" J. Anderson kicks off the first of an irregular series of retrospectives we hope to bring you, starting with D.W. Bradley's Dungeon Lords.
» Continue reading the article...

Dungeon Lords

Preview

Let's Play AoD #2!

Vince D. Weller, 2008-04-14
With cash in pocket from the first mission, our assassin decides to hit the market.
» Continue reading the article...

Age of Decadence

Announcements

U6 Project Update

Jesse "Zephyr" Strachman, 2008-04-03
Jesse “Zephyr” Strachman fills us in on the latest happenings with the U6 Project.
» Continue reading the article...

Ultima 6 Project - The False Prophet

Interview

Frayed Knights Interview

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2008-03-26
Jay Barnson's Rampant Coyote blog on indie gaming is well known - but what about his own indie RPG project?
» Continue reading the article...

Frayed Knights

Preview

Let's Play AoD!

Vince D. Weller, 2008-03-17
Vince D. Weller takes us through a pictorial example of actual play from The Age of Decadence, in this first of a new series.
» Continue reading the article...

Age of Decadence

Editorials

Side Quest: Time Out or Burn Out?

Magerette, 2008-03-04
You've been anticipating this game. You've read all about it, downloaded the patches - even checked the mods. If only you could get as excited about actually playing it...
» Continue reading the article...

RPGWatch

Miscellaneous

The Whole Game in My Hand #8

Michael "txa1265" J. Anderson, 2008-01-30
What's going on in the RPG world for portable gaming systems? Can you get a decent role-playing experience on the go? Join Mike Anderson as he continues his monthly quest to keep you informed on the hits and misses of RPG's on the GBA, DS and PSP!
» Continue reading the article...

Handheld RPG

Editorials

Side Quest: Game Feel, Part 1

Josh "Moxie" Sprague, 2008-01-23
Josh "Moxie" Sprague delves into the "feel" of a game and how it comes together from the design choices.
» Continue reading the article...

RPGWatch

Interview

U6 Project Interview

Corwin, 2008-01-20
Corwin catches up with the U6 Project team to discuss their Dungeon Siege-powered remake of Ultima 6.
» Continue reading the article...

Ultima 6 Project - The False Prophet

Editorials

Side Quest: Manipulation and Perversion

Corwin, 2008-01-08
Corwin has an unusual theory on manipulation and developers' motives in our latest Side Quest discussion piece.
» Continue reading the article...

RPGWatch

Interview

NWN2: Mysteries of Westgate Interview

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2007-12-04
We catch up with Ossian Studios to talk about their upcoming NWN2 Adventure Pack, Mysteries of Westgate.
» Continue reading the article...

Neverwinter Nights 2

Review

The Witcher: A (Book) Review

Prime Junta, 2007-12-01
Prime Junta takes us on a journey through his unusual perspective on The Witcher.
» Continue reading the article...

The Witcher

Preview

Eschalon: Book 1 - First Impressions

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2007-11-17
We've spent the last week with Basilisk's "old school" CRPG - is this the indie potential we've all been waiting for?
» Continue reading the article...

Eschalon: Book I

Review

Depths of Peril Review

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2007-11-04
Soldak's indie action/RPG with a strategy twist might look like just another hack'n'slasher but this couldn't be further from the truth.
» Continue reading the article...

Depths of Peril

Two Worlds Reviewed

David "Corwin" Yarwood, 2007-10-30
Is Two Worlds the game for you? Corwin presents his review of this game from Reality Pump and Southpeak Games.
» Continue reading the article...

Two Worlds

The Chosen Review

Joy "magerette" Jones, 2007-10-20
We delve into Rebelmind's new budget hack'n'slash action/RPG, set in 19th century Europe.
» Continue reading the article...

The Chosen: Well of Souls

Miscellaneous

The Whole Game in My Hand #7

Michael J. Anderson, 2007-10-11
What's going on in the RPG world for portable gaming systems? Can you get a decent role-playing experience on the go? Join Mike Anderson as he continues his monthly quest to keep you informed on the hits and misses of RPG's on the GBA, DS and PSP!
» Continue reading the article...

Handheld RPG

Preview

Inside The Witcher, Part 2

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2007-10-05
We wrap up our in-depth hands-on Witcher preview with a look at the character system, combat and more.
» Continue reading the article...

The Witcher

Inside The Witcher, Part 1

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2007-10-03
We take a detailed hands-on look at The Witcher in this two-part preview. Read all about exploring, dialogue, quests and the localisation in our first entry.
» Continue reading the article...

The Witcher

The Age of Decadence Scenic Tour

Vince D. Weller, 2007-10-01
Vince D. Weller takes us on a trip to see seven locations in The Age of Decadence.
» Continue reading the article...

Age of Decadence

Review

Dungeons & Dragons Tactics PSP Review

Michael "txa1265" J. Anderson, 2007-09-29
Yes this is a PSP game. No this isn't a handheld game site. Sometimes a game just screams 'Western RPG' so loudly that we decide to take a look. Join Michael Anderson as he works his way through this turn-based 'tactics' game.
» Continue reading the article...

Dungeons & Dragons Tactics

Media

The Chosen: Exclusive Wallpapers

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2007-09-27
Meridian sent over four exclusive wallpapers in the leadup to the release of Rebelmind's latest action/RPG.
» Continue reading the article...

The Chosen: Well of Souls

Review

Nethergate Resurrection Review

Brian "Dhruin" Turner, 2007-09-21
We delve into Spiderweb's Nethergate remake and discover a fascinating world worth exploring.
» Continue reading the article...

Nethergate: Resurrection

Miscellaneous

The Whole Game in My Hand #6

Michael J. Anderson, 2007-08-30
What's going on in the RPG world for portable gaming systems? Can you get a decent role-playing experience on the go? Join Mike Anderson as he continues his monthly quest to keep you informed on the hits and misses of RPG's on the GBA, DS and PSP!
» Continue reading the article...

Handheld RPG

Review

Dark Messiah Might & Magic PC Review

Michael J. Anderson, 2007-08-19
Nearly a year later, we take a look at how Arkane's action romp stands the test of time.
» Continue reading the article...

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic

Interview

Tales of Torment, Part 2

Brother None, 2007-08-01
The second part of our interview with designers Chris Avellone and Colin McComb on the classic Planescape: Torment covers the creative process, story and more. Look for the original pitch document!
» Continue reading the article...

Planescape: Torment

Tales of Torment, Part 1

Brother None, 2007-07-30
An undeniable classic, we talk to designers Chris Avellone and Colin McComb about the inspiration and development of Planescape: Torment in a detailed two-part interview, replete with some original design documents.
» Continue reading the article...

Planescape: Torment

Developer Diary: The Community Contest

Gorath, 2007-07-25
Producer Jan Wagner tells us which community submissions made it into Legend - Hand of God.
» Continue reading the article...

Legend - Hand of God

Preview

Dungeons & Dragons Tactics Preview

Michael J. Anderson, 2007-07-19
While turn-based CRPG fans fall into depair, the handheld market might be the place to go. Mike Anderson looks at D&D Tactics for the PSP and speaks to the senior producer in a short interview.
» Continue reading the article...

Dungeons & Dragons Tactics