Gematsu reports on a new dark fantasy action RPG in development called Project M. MMObyte.tv reported on the game being in development earlier this year and has a character picture.

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HOUND 13, the South Korean studio behind the mobile game Hundred Soul, has released a prototype gameplay video for Project M, its dark fantasy action RPG in development for console and PC.

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Then we have Project M which is going to be an online narrative driven action RPG completely for PC. Yes, no mobile, no cross-platform functionality.
This is built exclusively for PC players and will utilize Unreal Engine 4 to power a large, dark fantasy world. Again, we were given an image to accompany the reveal, and let me tell you, South Korea really knows how to design characters.
On the one hand, she looks like she’s all marked up with magical symbols – which leads me to believe she’s some type of witch. And the fact that she looks much more Caucasian as opposed to the typical Asian-aesthetic we get out of Korean or Chinese games.

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A significant part of RPG is the choices of the role; Purpleblob explains why she likes being able to customize the portraits and wonders whether it can coexist with 3D models.

Opinion – my love for custom portraits in computer roleplaying games

There is just something about painted portraits – I always feel so irresistibly drawn to them. Not only are these portraits exquisite to look at but they help me tune into the characters I create by setting them apart from other player’s characters, making them uniquely mine.

My love for painted custom portraits started with Baldur’s Gate II. For my first character, I chose a portrait depicting a half-elven lady with brown hair and eyes, wearing brown armor and a staff in her hand. While I found this portrait very pretty, it wasn’t quite what I wanted as I envisaged my character having blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing armor more vibrant than brown. Then one generous person from the Baldur’s Gate community gifted me with this beautiful custom portrait – created based on an image I found in a local magazine along with a vague description of my perceived character’s appearance. It was like magic – the only thing that changed was her portrait but I felt much more connected to my character than before.

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So why do I still favour painted portraits?

Because it would take away that unique feel of my characters. There is just magic in painted portraits – I love how they capture the perceived image I have of my characters – the right expression, motion, outfit and background. All these nuances help me to identify with and roleplay my character better. Although it was mere coincidence, I couldn’t help but feel like Celeste was destined to be an angel upon seeing her portrait, perfectly framed with golden splashes of white and blue when I chose her mythic path in Wrath of the Righteous (which you can see in the character sheet above). No matter how high quality the in-game graphics are or how varied the character customisation options are, I feel that character renders just can’t replicate the beauty or the unique feel of painted portraits. For these reasons, portrait hunting was never a chore but an integral and enjoyable part of character creation for me.

What is your view on custom portrait vs. character model renders?

TechRaptor reports that Suikoden: Woven Web of the Centuries has received an English translation thanks to a fan translation group.

Suikoden: Woven Web of the Centuries was released in Japan in 2012 for the PlayStation Portable and is the 14th game in the Suikoden series. It never received an English translation until now, apparently. It's the last game released in a series that ran from 1995 to 2012, with Woven Web of the Centuries receiving decent scores from contemporary Japanese reviewers.

Suikoden is a series that's languished in recent years, with players attempting a #SuikodenOnSteam campaign (to bring the series on Steam) that failed to work. While Suikoden 2 was released as a PS Classic for PlayStation 3, Vita, and PSP, it's not available these days either. For fans of Suikoden, the only real ray of hope is its spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle, which should be coming sometime in 2023.

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@Pladio spotted the list of RPGs for 2022 given by RPG Site. Thanks!

The RPGs of 2022: Every RPG and their release dates

Here we list the upcoming RPGs we expect to see in 2022. This listing will often be updated throughout the year.

Now - we know - defining what exactly is an 'RPG' is can be a little tricky. While some of the games below may not best be labeled as an 'RPG', we wanted to include games that have evident role-playing elements. We allow for a little bit of wiggle room.

Let us also note: our list only includes games with confirmed English versions set to release in 2022 and will be updated regularly throughout the year. Games that do not have confirmed English localizations or have not yet been announced with 2022 release plans will not be included.

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Polygon reviews Flames of Freedom Grim & Perilous, a tabletop RPG published by Andrews McMeel Publishing and based on the Zweihänder RPG. The setting is the American Revolutionary War of 1776, and the game is categorized as an "American Gothic horror tabletop role-playing game".

Flames of Freedom tabletop RPG mixes Hamilton with Stranger Things

FlamesFlames of Freedom Grim & Perilous RPG, the latest from Andrews McMeel Publishing, begins with a bold assertion. It instructs players, firmly and directly, to scrap the conventionally taught history of the American Revolution in favor of a new set of rules. Players should throw absolutely all of the exploitative, colonialist violence into a period appropriate dumpster and set it on fire. What remains is exactly what it says on the tin — a grim and perilous world filled with mystery, horror, and adventure — and the chance to rewrite the American Revolution.

Flames of Freedom is a supernatural setting that feels like a mix of Hamilton and Stranger Things. While your neighbors are marching off to fight the Red Coats, you’ll be lurking in the shadows battling against arcane powers that have existed on the continent for thousands of years. In this tabletop RPG, the process of play becomes instead a story of creation, an open and absorbing alternate history of the troubled founding of our troubled nation where everyone — and I mean everyone — gets a hand on the ball.

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Flames of Freedom Grim & Perilous RPG is one of the best new TRPGs released this year, but it is not for the faint of heart. You can get a taste with a free quickstart version, which includes a short adventure and a selection of pre-generated characters. But, even if you never roll a die in anger, it’s nonetheless a treasure trove of thoughtful historical information. The book officially goes up for sale on Oct. 12. Expect a community-made campaign to be available online around the same time. 

Long time Watcher Henriquejr wants to give away some Steam keys - thank you for the keys and all the newsbits you send to us over the years!

Hi Everyone,

My birthday is nearing and I wanna do a little bit different this time. For a community that I am happy to belong to, I want to give back a little by raffling some game keys among you. All of them are Steam keys. Here's the list:

• Children of Morta
• Fort Triumph
• Icewind Dale Enhanced Edition
• Metro Exodus
• Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
• Song of Horror Complete Edition
• Yakuza Kiwami

The rules of the Giveaway are simple:

1. You must have a minimum of 100 posts total;
2. You clearly state in a reply to this thread that you want to participate, Don't forget to specify the preferred game/games;
3. Any game keys left will be donated in the next RPGWatch Giveaway (Winter?)

Aside from the restriction #1 above, everyone can participate, even RPGWatch staff members (admins, moderators, newseditors, etc, even The Boss himself).

The possibility to participate in this giveaway ends on October 9th, 2021. Yes, you can edit your game preference(s) before that date.

If you have any questions/doubts please feel free to ask me in this very thread.

Have Fun!

See Ya! 

The Turn Based Lovers present some tactical RPGs:

 10 Promising Indie RPGs inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics | 2021-2022

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• 0:38 Cascade Tactics
• 1:18 Vanaris Tactics
• 2:13 Arcadian Atlas
• 3:37 Crimson Tactics
• 4:42 Voxel Tactics
• 5:51 Absolute Tactics
• 6:41 Dusk Tactics
• 7:38 Spiritbound Tactics
• 8:34 Untamed Tactics
• 9:19 Reverie Knights Tactics

Click4Gameplay spotted a few incoming RPGs that he finds interesting.

5 NEW RPGs That Could be Worth Your Time

Another top 5 list with new RPGs, that could be worth your time. 

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• Mechajammer - 6:28
• Return to Nangrim - 8:39
• Stormrite - 10:39
• Outro - 13:30

MandaloreGaming reviews the PC port of Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders.

The Crusaders is actually the second entry in the Kingdom Under Fire series, but debuted as a standalone Xbox exclusive and got a PC port in 2020. Smite heretics in the name of the p*pe.

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• 00:52 - Kingdom Under Fire Series
• 03:11 - Game Premise
• 04:08 - Visuals
• 05:57 - Music & Sound Design
• 11:00 - Gameplay Mechanics
• 17:55 - Story
• 20:10 - Story (SPOILERS)
• 25:22 - Conclusions
• 26:53 - Credits
• 28:14 - County carnival

WolfheartFPS presents a selection of upcoming RPGs.

Top RPG / Adventure Games To End 2021

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• 02:04 Sept. 23: Sable
• 03:00 Sept 23: Diablo II Resurrected
• 03:59 Sept 24: Death Stranding Director's Cut
• 05:30 Oct 15: Sword & Fairy 7
• 06:18 Oct 21: Sands of Aura (EA)
• 07:02 Oct 26: Guardians of the Galaxy
• 08:00 Nov 11: Skyrim Anniversary Edition
• 09:18 Dec 7: Thymesia
• 10:06 (Dec 8: Halo Infinite - not an RPG)
• 12:00 Bonus 1 October: Smalland (EA, to be confirmed)
• 12:43 Bonus 2 Nov 9: Evolution 2

RPG Site has assembled a list of JRPGs that are expected to stream during the Tokyo Game Show 2021. The event takes place from September 30th to October 3rd.

The official programme can be found here.

Tokyo Game Show 2021 - List of expected RPG-related streams

Tokyo Game Show has been the event where we can expect news on Japanese games and RPGs, and the 2021 edition is no exception. There will be a lot of streams from organizers and game publishers running throughout four days from September 30 to October 3.

We have compiled a list of TGS 2021 streams for RPGs and games that are relevant to us, and you can check it right below.

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Return to Nangrim is described as a dark first-person fantasy adventure with survival and RPG elements. There is a demo available on the Steam page.

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Cold winds howl through the abandoned caverns of Nangrim. This forsaken place holds nothing good for those who dare to pass. Now you must survive down in the depths of this ancient dwarven mountain city, and discover the fate of the Stonebeards in their last days.

Return to Nangrim is a dark first-person fantasy adventure with survival and RPG elements embedded in an epic dwarven lore. Go on an adventure and unveil the mysteries and legends woven around the Stonebeards, the once glorious and powerful dwarven family living in the northern Nimbor Mountains. The fabled world of Nangrim awaits you. 

MAIN FEATURES

• Explore epic locations and unveil their secrets. Collect, combine and craft items, and interact with the environment to progress.
• Find and forge weapons to defend against the dangers that lurk in the dark. Not all creatures have left the mountain fortress.
• Become a master blacksmith. Learn to forge like the dwarves of old.
• Your torch is essential: it is not only a flame to light your way but also your primary weapon of defense; keep it close when the darkness closes in.
• Hammer or axe? Both are unmerciful tools against the evil forces. Forge and upgrade them to unlock their full potential.
• Use Hilduir, the runic language of the dwarves, to piece together the story, puzzles, and culture of this long-forgotten nation.
• Procedural elements guarantee a different gaming experience for every player.
• Experience deep and extensive fantasy lore with tons of side contents, collectibles, and hidden items.

 

Elmarion: the Lost Temple is described as a first-person party based RPG. There is a demo available from the Steam page and the game is currently in Early Access.

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"Elmarion: the Lost Temple" is a real-time party-based first-person RPG in the spirit of games like Might and Magic, Wizardry, Legend of Grimrock, Diablo.The player controls a squad of 4 brave adventurers.

Each hero can be one of 8 different classes: knight, archer, fire mage, ice mage, air mage, nature mage, cleric, necromancer.

During the game, the squad explores the dungeons and clears them of monsters using a combination of different abilities of each hero.

Each class of heroes has 10 unique skills. Thus, there are 80 different skills available in the game that you can try on your enemies!

Items and Equipment: Dungeons contain many great magic weapons and armor. Try them on the heroes.

Excess items can be sold in the "village" from a merchant and with the proceeds to buy valuable potions, scrolls, armor. To quickly move to the village, the game provides portals.

The game consists of one safe village and several dungeons: main, fire, ice, air, natural and some others.

History

The king of one of the kingdoms learned about an ancient powerful artifact hidden in an abandoned temple, and sent a detachment of brave adventurers after him, promising them a generous reward for this.Purpose of the game: to get this ancient powerful artifact. 

RPGamer reviews NEO: The World Ends with You. This action-RPG is currently available on PS4 / Switch, and will be availabe on Epic Game Store for PC this summer 2021.

Take a Bow to the Moon

It took thirteen years, but Square Enix’s urban fantasy RPG The World Ends with You finally received its much deserved follow-up. NEO: The World Ends with You is almost exactly what one would hope for in a follow-up, and Square Enix and h.a.n.d. have done a fine job transposing the distinct gameplay of the original onto modern systems. Though there are a few weaker elements, primarily combat, they’re overridden by the audiovisual style and another engrossing tale and cast.

It first bears noting that though NEO: The World Ends with You brings in new protagonists and other major characters, it’s very much a sequel and it’s recommended that players are familiar with the events of The World Ends with You. Taking place three years after the first game, NEO’s main protagonist is high school student Rindo Kanade, who — along with his friend Tosai “Fret” Furesawa — is drawn into a new edition of the Reaper’s Game. This is a week-long competition for those who have recently died and takes place in a plane called the Underground, which semi-interacts with the real world and is home to Noise, hostile manifestations of negative emotions. Those who lose the Game are erased, while the winners get their wish granted.

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This year has already been a strong one for RPGs, and NEO: The World Ends with You just adds to that case. The opportunity to return to Square Enix’s take on Shibuya has been far too long coming, but now that it’s here, it’s immensely pleasing to say that NEO: The Worlds Ends with You does everything I was hoping. Despite some repetitive combat, the rest of the experience more than makes up for it, with the narrative, audio, and visuals combining excellently to make the game enthralling for the length of its forty-plus-hour runtime.

RPG Site has posted a list of the RPGs of this year, and their release date when it is known. Time to check if you haven't missed anything!

The RPGs of 2021: Every RPG and their release dates

Here we list the upcoming RPGs we expect to see in 2021. This listing will often be updated throughout the year.

Now - we know - defining what exactly is an 'RPG' is can be a little tricky. While some of the games below may not best be labeled as an 'RPG', we wanted to include games that have evident role-playing elements. We allow for a little bit of wiggle room.

Let us also note: our list only includes games with confirmed English versions set to release in 2021 and will be updated regularly throughout the year. Games that do not have confirmed English localizations or have not yet been announced with 2021 release plans will not be included.

Find the list below. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you see any omissions or mistakes!

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Project Magnum is the working title for a new in development action RPG for console and PC.

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PROJECT MAGNUM (working title) is a new looter shooter game developed by Nexon subsidiary NAT GAMES.

PROJECT MAGNUM is a PC/console-based game that combines RPG play with third-person 
shooter combat. It presents beautiful visuals and attractive and unique characters based in a sci-fi style player vs. environment worldview. It also provides exciting battles using various skills, actions, and guns, as well as the fun of highquality PvE shooter battles that target huge bosses.

Project Magnum will be available in most major markets worldwide. More information on the 
release schedule of PROJECT MAGNUM will be announced at a later date.

Fextralife present their top 5 RPGs of the month.

Top 5 NEW RPGs of SEPTEMBER 2021 (MMORPG, CRPG, JRPG, ARPG)

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In this series, we highlight the Top 5 RPGs for the upcoming month. In this edition, we’re going to take a look at each of the titles, talk a little about each, and then explain why we think they deserve to be on the list. So join me now and find a mixture of some hidden gems and old favorites given a shiny new coat of paint.

Timestamps

• 0:00 - Top 5 RPG SEPTEMBER 2021
• 0:43 - HM: New World
• 1:36 - Astria Ascending
• 2:38 - Gamedec
• 3:27 - Tales of Arise
• 4:35 - Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous
• 5:51 - Diablo II Resurrected

The July update for Demon Knights of Ankhoron shows off some Alpha screenshots. The Alpha demo is currently for Kickstarter backers only.

Upgraded Demo - Big art update, Climbing, Multiplayer and Magic!

Dear all,

Thank you for your long support of the Demon Knights project! Apologies for delay in updates but be confident that we are working behind the scenes! Multiplayer is now working!

We have just released a new Alpha Demo with climbing demo to show you which includes many working features and new upgraded art fixed from previous releases! We haven't gotten around to capturing promotional clips but here is some screencapture and new art!

Feedback from some Alpha testers is good so far as this is a big step forward. Now that our base multiplayer systems are done, we can start implementing more skills and polish. The level is feeling good and should play ~15+minutes. Inventory items and item enchantments are working too!

 

For Alpha backers - Please checkout our Alpha discord for comments and we welcome feedback and bug reports! New builds should be out every 1-2 weeks going forward now that systems are generally stable.

 

Best Regards,

Kevin Chuang

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PC Invasion reports that the JRPG/adventure Moon: Remix RPG Adventure is coming soon to Steam, for PC.

Cult classic Moon: Remix RPG Adventure is coming to Steam

On Aug. 27 of last year, the 1997 “anti-RPG” titled Moon: Remix RPG Adventure finally got an official release outside of Japan, via an upcoming Steam release.

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Being an “anti-RPG,” Moon flips classic JRPG tropes on their head by depicting the “hero” character as a merciless individual. Completely clad in armor, the “hero” has no qualms with indiscriminately killing animals out in the wild and barging into people’s homes to steal their belongings. The player has to undo this damage by saving the souls of animals that the “hero” killed, and by helping out the world’s colorful cast of NPCs. Accomplishing either of these tasks rewards the player with “love,” which essentially serves as an experience system that allows for further exploration of the world.

The significance of Moon

Despite having been stuck on Japanese PlayStations for over two decades, Moon has left a fairly significant impact on the gaming landscape. Games that poke fun at JRPG tropes have become fairly common now, but Moon existed when such titles were much more difficult to come across. Toby Fox, the creator of the massively successful and influential Undertale, lists Moon as one of his inspirations, which makes sense considering that Undertale shares some of Moon’s core themes.

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The action RPG Drova got an arena mode:

"Drova: The Arena" launched!

Hey, you! We made it. Two weeks ago we announced The Arena and today is the day. Our coffee supplies are depleted and today we proudly show you what we've been working on in the past three weeks.

What is The Arena?
Dive into the arena and combat mighty foes in a fight for life and death! Will you advance to the rank of gladiator or will you be lying in the mud?

Play the most recent version of our combat system! The Arena will be a 5-minute-long, fast-paced arena fight with multiple waves of challengers. We want to present new weapons, new enemies and our new enemy AI. The final game will still be an RPG.

Provide us with your feedback and shape the next season of The Arena! You can join our Discord to discuss features, express your critcism or just generally tell us you like or dislike something, even if you can't exactly pinpoint why.

How can I play The Arena?
There's an update for our Playable Teaser now, which enables you to choose between playing the Teaser or The Arena. All you need to do is launch the game, select "Drova - Arena" within the launcher and click "Play". What are you waiting for?

Are you registered for the prize competition?
Pick up two prizes by playing The Arena! Just join our Discord and type "!register!" in the #registration channel to make yourself known to our Arena Lord. He will then send you a DM containing the arena key, which you will have to insert into the main menu of The Arena to complete your registration. The prize competition ends on 21 September, 2021 11:59 AM CET.

First place on the high score list:

• Become a part of Drova! You always wanted to be a quest NPC or a statue in the world of Draheim?
• Together with you, we will work out how to immortalize a representation of you in the final game!
• Claim the exclusive title of "Gladiator" on our Community Discord Server!
• Your name will be mentioned in the credits of the final game as one of our gladiators!

One random, registered player:

• 50€ coupon, redeemable on Steam / Amazon / a platform of your choosing.

Now get into the ring already!

Charlie Stewart of Game Rant makes a parallel between Bethesda's RPGs and the Nemesis System used in Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War.

Bethesda Needs to Learn From Shadow of War’s Nemesis System

The open worlds of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 could greatly benefit from the dynamic storytelling of Shadow of War's Nemesis system.

The Nemesis System was developed across Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, creating dynamic stories with otherwise procedurally generated orcs by factoring in their relationships to one another, their ever-changing loyalties, their fears, and their desire for revenge. Although the system was patented by Warner Bros, it hasn’t stopped the games' innovation from pushing other developers to find creative new ways to tell dynamic stories in their worlds.

Bethesda in particular could learn a lot from the Nemesis System as it embarks on two major projects which will determine its success in the 2020s. Both Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 need to figure out ways to take their open worlds to the next level while still focusing on the freedom that defined earlier Bethesda titles. Mechanics which create their own stories like Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s Nemesis System could be exactly what the studio’s upcoming projects need to forge a path into the future.

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Gamepressure reports on a new horror RPG in development called Dredge.

Independent New Zealand studio Black Salt Games has announced its first project. It turned out to be an unusual fishing RPG enriched with elements of Lovecraftian horror, called Dredge. The game is to be released next year on PC and Nintendo Switch.

The action of the game starts on the archipelago known as Marrow and the surrounding ocean. At the beginning we will have only a small boat. Fishing will provide us with income to upgrade the ship, e.g. by installing a more powerful engine or expanding the hold, as well as buying new rods, nets and crab pots. With time, we'll buy a better boat and get access to richer fishing grounds.

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A gameplay video for rogue-lite action RPG The Unliving.

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The Unliving is a rogue-lite action RPG about Necromancer coming to Steam later in 2021. Add the game to your wishlist to support the devs:https://store.steampowered.com/app/986040/The_Unliving/

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Sir Brennus spotted that Project Minerva will be financed by the German games development fund. The game is developed by the German studio Grimlore Games and looks like Titan Quest 2.

porcozaur spotted a new gameplay video of the upcoming action-RPG Black Myth: WuKong.

Check out 12 minutes of new gameplay for Black Myth: WuKong, the action-adventure game developed by Game Science, reveals its newest gameplay test collection today. The video is recorded real-time in Unreal 5 Engine, and supported by NVIDIA DLSS technology. 

Black Myth: Wukong is an upcoming action role-playing game by Chinese indie developer Game Science, based on the classical 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. Game Science hopes to release the game in 2023.

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The non-linear interactive fiction game Blackout: The Darkest Night has been released:

Blackout: The Darkest Night - Launch Trailer

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Blackout is a non-linear interactive fiction game set in a dark modern universe, influenced by White Wolf’s World of Darkness, H.P. Lovecraft and weird shows like Twin Peaks.

You play as a man who finds himself lost in a dark street somewhere in the city of New Wenders. It doesn’t take long before you start having flashbacks and regaining your memory. Something terrible happened, and you were part of it. This event somehow opened your eyes to a whole new world that has been hiding beneath the shadows.

C4G presents some upcoming RPGs:

5 NEW RPGs That Might Be Worth Your Time

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• The Way of Wrath
• Holomento
• Fellowship Saga
• Luminary
• Dark Envoy

Some graphics progress for We are Legion: Rome.

Devlog#9 We are Legion: Rome graphic artists' work in progress

Graphic artists' work in progress

Ave Legionaries!

Today we want to share some of our graphic artists' work in progress.

Do You remember our Centurion Armour concept art?

This is how it looks for now. It will be implemented into the game further in the development process.

Meanwhile, we are working on combat animations, balance and mechanics. As You can see, we want to have sword and board working together during the fight...

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@WorthPlaying Ravensword: Undaunted has launched into Steam Early Access.

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Ravensword: Undaunted is a FPS dungeon crawler inspired by Hexen, set within the Ravensword Universe.

Ravensword: Undaunted will be available through Steam Early Access on July 9, 2021 and will remain so for about 3 months.

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Batora: Lost Haven can be described as a hack 'n slash game in a science fiction setting.

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We've partnered with Stormind games to bring colourful and mesmerising RPG hack and slash, Batora: Lost Haven to PC and consoles in 2022.

It begins with our lead protagonist Avril who used to be a regular 16-year-old girl, until a mysterious event devastated the Earth and she lost everything. Now Avril is the only one who can attempt to save her planet, using the physical and mental powers that she has been gifted with! Throughout her cosmic journey, Avril will begin to learn there is a thin line between good and evil and it is up to her to decide whom to believe: her choices will determine the destiny of the universe.

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Combat, puzzle-solving, and a peek at fearsome bosses take the spotlight in this trailer for Batora: Lost Haven, as showcased during Guerrilla Collective 2021 on Day 2.

In Batora: Lost Haven, the physical and mental balance of a naive and reckless girl who lost everything is the only weapon to save the Earth from oblivion. Jump on a journey across colorful and mesmerizing planets in this fast-paced adventure where your conscience will carry the weight of your decisions.

Batora: Lost Haven is headed to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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MrMattyPlays presents his top 5 RPGs of July 2021:

The Top 5 NEW RPGs Of July 2021

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The latest development update for Songs of Conquest which some compare to Heroes of Might and Magic 3.

Hello, both old and new friends! These last few weeks have been a thrilling ride to say the least. As most of you will know by now: We released a gameplay reveal trailer at the PC Gaming Show during E3. The feedback has been beyond our wildest dreams. Rock Paper Shotgun called it “one of the prettiest games at E3” and one Kotaku writer admitted to “losing his shit” over the game. As if that wasn’t enough, the organizers of E3 gave our humble indie game an award, naming it the most anticipated game from the PC Gaming Show! So yeah, pretty stoked about it all. The wishlists are growing daily and we hope that you will be as excited as we are when you finally get to play it! If you haven’t wishlisted the game yet, please take the time to do it on Steam, GOG, or EGS. It doesn’t pay our bills but it feeds our vanity.

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Italian Spartacus is a streamer and Youtuber that was really impressed with our trailer. Not sure if we can live up to his high expectations, but we’ll try!

And speaking of playing the game. Some of you know that we currently have a small closed Alpha going and we are getting some great feedback. There are still a lot of things to work on, but it is clear that we are on the right path. It feels great to finally be able to let one hundred lucky gamers try the game out, but we will also do more test rounds during the fall. So if you missed out this time, there will be more chances. In order to get notified, subscribe to our newsletter or join our Discord server.

The team has been busy with development and despite E3 the pace hasn’t slowed down. As you might know, we have a few different teams that focus on different parts of the game. So let’s start out with team tech, who pretty much does all the heavy feature coding. Our lead programmer, Niklas, has been adding a bunch of new features to the level editor. A lot of quality-of-life features, such as preview-images of map entities as well as tooltips with explanations before you place objects in the level editor. He also found Patrik's old island generator code that we used a couple of years ago. Niklas has now modified it to work with the current version of the game and added it as a way to generate a more interesting starting point for new levels in the level editor.

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Click4Gameplay show five RPGs you likely haven't heard about. This is a three part series so you may want to check out Part1 and Part2 also.

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Untitled RPG by Hytacka - 2:16
YS 9: Monstrum Nox - 4:26
Project Exyl - 7:03
Death Trash - 8:42
Tales of Arise - 11:13 

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Paul Werkema checked out A Guide to Japanese Role Playing Games:

Review of A Guide to Japanese Role Playing Games from Bitmap Books

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Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games is a very good book. I have some disagreements with the authors on what is in the book and some of the games they included. It was fun to flip through and read about some games I never got to play or haven’t had a chance to finish them yet.

Some of the major series are separated from the other genres of games. From there the reviews are broken up into sub-genres like Action RPG and Strategy RPG. I like how they did this as you can skip to the section you want to read.

A gameplay trailer for Out There: Oceans of Time which is described as a turn-based space exploration RPG.

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Gameplay trailer from sci-fi space exploration survival RPG/adventure where you make decisions like in RPG (with english subtitles).

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An announcement for Blacksmith Legends concerning the imminent release of its prologue.

Blacksmith Legends: Prologue release announcement

Hello dear blacksmiths,

I'm going to announce, that Prologue will be released on 7th July, so not even in 2 weeks!
Game is in quite decent shape and currently being polished by few people. 

If you want to participate in beta testing Prologue to catch all the bugs, ideally in other languages, hit me on discord and I'll be glad to include you in our small testing team!

Based on the feedback from festival and preparations for Early Access, I've done some changes to the game.

1. Building system - floors are not clunky anymore. I've re-done the whole system and instead of attaching one socket to another, they are now separate ones on the ground, making the hit box much better to proc. And I think overall, it's much more user friendly.

2. Crafting menu re-work - this is a huge change, as there are no more Recipe SLOTS for each character! Before, you had to assign each recipe to a certain amount of slots. That allowed me a better control and unique build for each employee.
But in the end, it ended up being annoying as during demand requests for crafting items, the Right-Click removal of recipes was a bit clunky and later on, swapping recipes ended up feeling weird and useless for a lot of players, so I've decided to make all recipes accessible.

You can craft anything from one screen. Plus, adjust working hours and see Demand right below, so you don't have to swap between Sales menu on what to sell!

3. Crafting overall received a few changes too:
- Morale deteriorates over time now and refreshes when going home
- Crafting speed and quality are now more variable during crafting
- Low morale causes failures that result in a penalty of lower quality

Added more weekly plans too, so player can balance out his way of crafting. Some can be free and some may not. Some can grant you only buffs, some can come at a price of other stat to balance it out.

4. Arena armory preparation - can't forge to prepare for Early Access too. Currently working on the armory, where player will be able to equip his gladiator with items of his choice. 

Stay tuned for more news and if you haven't done so, please wishlist my game as that motivates me to work on this great project!

Regards,

VM Machal

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Casey Hudson, who left Bioware for the 2nd time on Dec 3, 2020, just announced this on Twitter:

Today we are announcing a new independent videogame company built to unleash the creative freedom of developers - bringing innovation and artistry to players through an all-new IP.

We are Humanoid Studios. This is the first tiny step in our journey, and we hope you'll come along with us on the adventure.

https://www.humanoidstudios.com/

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WhatCulture Gaming talks about games that reward you for not levelling up:

8 Video Games That Reward You For NOT Levelling Up

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@TheGG NetEase Games has announced a new Japanese fantasy RPG called Onmyoji: The World.

The newest installment of the critically acclaimed Onmyoji franchise, will serve as a spin-off to the series and will come to multiple platforms in Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

In continuation of the “Onmyoji” timeline based in Japan’s Heian-Kyo period, players are tasked with protecting the city of Kyoto where an unprecedented disaster has plunged the city into an abyssal darkness. The dark forces roaming the city seek to push the world to the edge of its destruction, ending the grips of humanity. Players take on the role of the game’s protagonist who finds themselves on an adventure that encounters many new people, youkai, and enemies.

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You know it's summer when this topic is discussed again - Mortismal Gaming:

Will The CRPG Genre Die Again?

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Mortismal Gaming picked his top 5:

Top 5 Upcoming CRPGs Of 2021 & Beyond

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Spoiler! the games are, from #5 to #1: Dark Envoy, Colony Ship, Gamedec, Encased and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

Lands of Sorcery has recently been released into Early Access on Steam and is described as a turn based combat RPG set in a time of virile men, ravishing women, creepy sorcerers and disgusting monsters.

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Lands of Sorcery is a turn based RPG focused on combat, storytelling, sexy women, brutish barbarians and overall craziness.

A game inspired by classic sword and sorcery fantasy works, from the writings of Robert E. Howard to 1980's B-movies like Deathstalker II.

Travel to the continent of Akoll, where steel and magic are the law and command a ragtag team of elite fighters to seek your fortune!

Gameplay

Lands of Sorcery focuses on combat, equipment upgrades and character development. As you journey through the dangerous lands of Akoll, a cast of brave (or plain crazy) individuals with diverse skills will join you and serve as a traveling hub to improve your fighters.

• Campaign - Play through the cinematic story driven campaign "The Hunt for Gloomy Whisper" and seek the mysterious artifact that may change the world forever
• Manage a roster of fighters - Select who goes to battle and who can chill out in town
• Upgrade a party of supporting characters. From a masseuse to an alchemist, they will travel with you and upgrade your fighters' capabilities
• 8 unique playable hero classes, with 6 unique skills each
• 26 different enemies
• Intimidation System - If hacking your enemies to death isn't working, you can also win by depleting your enemy's Morale and scare them out of the battle field.
• Battle Rage mechanic - Skill usage increases each character's Battle Rage, which unlocks a special devastating skill.
• Classic character evolution with combat-centric strategy.
• Camping - Use your fighters' skills to replenish your heroes during cozy camping sessions.

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Hack 'n Slash game Demon Skin has been released on Steam to a good reception.

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About This Game

Demon Skin - is a brutal hack’n’slash set in a rough dark fantasy world, which combines unique combat mechanics, RPG and fighting game elements, and even some platformer features. With the flexible combat system each player can come up with their own unique tactic by skillfully combining stances with various types of weapons to achieve the ultimate efficiency in battle.

The darkness has got into the far off corners of the universe and threatens the world. Only the mighty Order of Wanderers whose members possess superhuman divine powers can resist that threat. One of the Wanderers witnesses a sinister ritual of restoring a powerful ancient artifact. In an attempt to break off the ceremony he gets into a flow of energy released by the artifact and instantly turns into a demon!

Wanderer is now eager to regain his former appearance but to do so he needs the artifact which was stolen afterwards. The hero sets on a path to find it, fighting the hordes of demons along the way.

SOPHISTICATED COMBAT SYSTEM

Improve your skills by mastering various stances for lightning-fast parrying and inflicting maximum damage with spectacular finishing moves! Keep an eye on the level of stamina and other indicators of the character’s physical condition - all these features directly affect the outcome of the battle.

A DEMON ON THE OUTSIDE, A DEMON WITHIN

Collect shards of Crystal and become even stronger, build up your bone armor and turn into a fearsome demon.

HUGE ARSENAL FOR KILLING MONSTERS

There are more than 30 types of edged and blunt weapons at your disposal and each type is only effective against a certain type of enemies. You can destroy enemies even with your bare hands - it’s not as effective but still a lot of fun!

OTHER FEATURES

• An extensive skill tree. Gain experience to learn new combos and enhance health, stamina, and attack power!
• Dozens of enemy types. From skeletons, zombies, and spiders to werewolves, lizards, and golems - fighting each of them requires a different approach!
• Secrets and artifacts. Some rare and ancient artifact weapons are hidden in the secret places of the game world. Find it to unlock the impressive super skills after achieving a certain level!
• Gloomy landscapes in the spirit of dark fantasy: from the icy wastelands and deep dungeons to the twilight forests and abodes of the undead. This cruel world lives a life of its own, but terrifying creatures that inhabit it are not always hostile. On your way, you will not only meet enemies but also powerful allies!

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Gamepressure compiled a top 100 RPG list:

Top 100 RPGs of all time - the best RPGs you need to know

Top 10, Top 20? Today it's time for the top 100! We invite you to review the biggest list in the history of games-online.pl, compiled on the basis of the votes of our authors, editorial debates and the average ratings of users of the site.

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NeverKnowsBest takes a closer look at at the China's video game phenomenon:

The Curious Story of China's Indie Gaming Scene

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Introduction - 0:00

Part One: The Best History of video games in China - 5:27

Part Two: China's Surprise Successes - 20:07

Part Three: The Struggle of the Rest - 58:56

Part Four: Made in China for China - 1:21:54

Part Five: C********* - 1:54:03

Part Six: Conclusion - 2:10:45 

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The developers of action RPG Bygone Dreams were interviewed by alt/char.

Q: Can you say something about your studio and the game itself, i.e. where did the idea for the development of this game come from, and why action-RPG?

A: Prime Time studios is a game and movie production company that's been around for almost two decades. It's the company behind Birds Like Us, Bosnia's first feature-length animated movie featuring the voices of Alicia Vikander, Jim Broadbent and Jeremy Irons; as well as Scream For Me Sarajevo, a documentary telling the story of Bruce Dickinson's concert in Sarajevo during the siege. 

Q: What can you tell us about the size of Bygone Dreams?

A: Bygone Dreams originally started as a small boss rush game with unique and quirky characters, but over time we started expanding until we ended up with a large world and 25+ hours of gameplay. 

When all is said and done, I am fairly certain that it's one of the biggest indie games ever made.

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Q: What can you tell us about the customization of the character and his equipment/skills?

A: While the main character is always the same, his armour and weapon loadout will be customizable. We like to consider the game an action-adventure with RPG elements rather than a full-fledged action RPG, but that being said the character does optionally level up, and most of the equipment can be upgraded by forging. 

We decided early on to focus on a smaller pool of weapons with unique traits rather than have 100+ weapons that essentially behave the same. Due to this, all our weapons have unique effects defining their play style. As an example, one of our weapons makes enemies drop mana-refilling globules making it a great choice for a battle-mage build where you'd use your spells indiscriminately,  then switch to melee to refill your mana. 

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The roguelike deckbuilder Cardnarok: Raid with Gods has been released:

Cardnarok: Raid with Gods Retail Version 1.0.0

"Hell Difficulty" Update #52 Patch Notes 2021/5/14

Thank you for all the suggestions and support, we are now out of Early Access!

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Hell Difficulty unlocked!
-You can now play New Game+ in Hell Difficulty if you have conquered Nightmare in a previous run.
Developer Notes:
We have beaten Hell Difficulty in our internal testing without maximizing all Artifacts and activating all Bonus Abilities, so we believe it is doable.

100% Achievement should be obtainable now.
Developer Notes:
It is now possible to obtain the Overgod achievement, acquired after completing all other achievements in the game.

Deity Changes
-Greek Warriors I~II: Extra damage dealt to Greek non-elite monsters has been increased from 10/20% to 20/30%.
-Egyptian Warriors I~II: Extra damage dealt to Egyptian non-elite monsters has been increased from 10/20% to 20/30%.
Developer Notes:
We hope this can make the pantheon advantages more significant.

Drova is an action RPG inspired by the Gothic series - a teaser is now available on Steam:

Drova - Teaser

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Immerse yourself in our vision of the 2D action RPG Drova. Inspired by the philosophy of the Gothic series, you play a novice of the Order faction who receives his first mission. You are to meet your brother of the Order in the tavern "To the Headless Ripper". Sounds simple, doesn't it? 

Upcoming hack 'n slash game Samurai Warrior 5 has a new gameplay video.

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This is a pre-play video of "Samurai Warriors 5" to be released on June 24th by Koei Tecmo Games on PS4, Switch, Xbox One (DL version only), and Steam (DL version only, released on July 27).

Nobunaga Chapter 3 Introducing the flow of the game and the action system, set in the battle of Kannonji Castle.

* The screen is for PlayStation 4 (R) under development. 

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DSOGaming reports on another announcement from Slitherine which trumpets a classic game remake; Master of Magic. Screenshots at the link.

In Master of Magic, you take up the role of one of 14 unique and diverse great wizards who compete with each other to dominate the worlds of Arcanus and Myrror. Players can choose from different schools of magic and fantasy races to command, then lead their minions and expand their influence and power across the land.

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Caedo Genesis listed ten games for Fallout fans:

10 GAMES FOR FALLOUT FANS (That Aren't Fallout) - Caedo's Countdowns

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Games listed: Paradise Lost, Atom RPG, Bastion, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, Far Cry: New Dawn, Metro 2033 Redux, Endzone: A World Apart, Wasteland 3, Death Stranding, and Mad Max.

Gematsu reports that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is coming to PC later in the year. For other platforms it releases May 7th.

Publisher Interplay Entertainment and developer Black Isle Studios will release Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on May 7 for $29.99 / £29.99 / €29.99, followed by PC and mobile later in 2021, the companies announced. It features enhanced graphics and up to 4K resolution on supported platforms, as well as local cooperative play.

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance first launched for PlayStation 2 in December 2001, followed by Xbox in October 2002, GameCube in November 2002, and Game Boy Advance in February 2004.

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Yemeth spotted a trailer for the coop-RPG Almighty: Kill Your Gods:

Almighty: Kill Your Gods - Release Date Announce Trailer

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DSOGaming reports on a new gameplay trailer for Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground.

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Get a first look at action-packed, turn-based combat in today’s Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Gameplay Overview trailer. Developed by Gasket Games and published by Focus Home Interactive, Storm Ground is based on Games Workshop’s iconic fantasy IP “Age of Sigmar” - a dark-fantasy universe where immortal knights ride heavenly stardrakes to eradicate Death across a multitude of realms. Coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on May 27.

Redglyph spotted a new top RPG list on Fextralife:

Top 10 CRPG 2021: The Best Classic RPG Games to play on PC, Consoles, Mobile Switch

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00:00​ Top cRPG Intro
00:50​ Dragon Age Origins
01:27​ Pillars of Eternity
02:12​ Divinity: Original Sin
03:05​ Tyranny
03:49​ Divinity: Original Sin 2
04:28​ Pillars of Eternity 2
05:11​ Pathfinder: Kingmaker
05:55​ Disco Elysium
06:37​ Wasteland 3
07:21​ Solasta: Crown of the Magister
08:09​ Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
08:56​ Final Thoughts

We Are The Caretakers is now available in Steam Early Access and is described as a science fiction, squad management RPG game.

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We Are The Caretakers is an afrofuturist squad management RPG. Assemble an arcane team of protectors in squad-building systems inspired by Darkest Dungeon, Ogre Battle, and XCOM. Defend the endangered animals your world relies on in strategic turn-based combat. Define your approach to a global resistance by balancing your reputation, funds, research, animals and alliances. We Are The Caretakers is a challenging strategy RPG fusion that asks you to protect a planet by fighting for the people, animals and ecosystems that inhabit it.

FEATURES

• AFROFUTURIST UNIVERSE: Former Activision-Blizzard artist Anthony Jones brings breathtaking afrofuturist style and human empathy to a complex sci-fi world.
• REPUTATION SYSTEM: Every action affects how others see the Caretakers. Do they fear you? Or will they support your quest to protect the endangered Raun, and decide the fate of the world?
• TURN-BASED ENCOUNTERS: Balance force with diplomacy in an innovative turn-based combat system. Live with the consequences as you deal with the messy reality of animal conservation.
• SQUAD BUILDING: Assemble up to 9 squads of characters with diverse traits, weaknesses, abilities, and personalities. Train and upgrade your Caretakers across 20+ unique job classes.
• GROW YOUR HEADQUARTERS: Meet leaders, research technologies, and recruit allies in your sci-fi HQ. Balance their conflicting demands to save our world.
• NUANCED NARRATIVE: In our morally-complex world, the individuals outside your squad matter as much as the rangers you deploy on each map.
• GENERATED WILDLIFE: The challenging and procedurally generated survival mode brings never-ending ways to play.
• YOU GET A BABY RAUN: It will nuzzle against your bed long after it grows too large to reasonably do so. It is adorable.

GameWatcher has a preview for role-playing sci-fi strategy game Star Dynasties.

With such a heavy emphasis on characters and character driven actions, an emergent narrative begins to evolve. As each turn passes and more actions are taken (by a myriad of characters), a web of intrigue, injustices, and heroic deeds unfold. A vassal switches allegiance to a rival house, a strategic marriage nets you a claim on some new territory. An enemy house imprisons one of your faction members whilst on assignment in their territory. Each of these events is logged and its impacts on your relations with others is tracked.

For an Early Access game, Star Dynasties feels refreshingly further along the development lifecycle than other titles. It’s stable, it has a clear and functional UI, a tutorial, and its major mechanics seem to have all been implemented. It’s almost as if the developer is using Early Access to garner feedback, refine the gameplay and implement balance changes—rather than offer customers a proof of concept and a promise to deliver a game at some point in the future.

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DSOGaming reports on The Emperor's Own which is described as a story-driven adventure game with RPG elements. The Alpha teaser for the game is available to try on Steam for free.

Volga Studios has announced that a free, three-hour long alpha teaser for its non-linear, narrative-driven adventure game with RPG elements, The Emperor’s Own, is now available on Steam.

Set in an alternate universe inspired by the Russian Empire at the dawn of the nineteenth century, players take on the role of Imperial Secret Intelligence officer Cornet Alexander Obolenskii as he is sent on a mission to investigate rumors of mysterious and supernatural events in the borderlands.

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground has been announced for May 27th and is a turn based tactics/strategy game.

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Conquer the Mortal Realms!

Become the commander of one of the extraordinary factions of Warhammer Age of Sigmar - a dark-fantasy universe where immortal knights ride heavenly stardrakes to eradicate Death across a multitude of realms. This is Storm Ground, a world of legends, heroes, hellish creatures and fearsome battles.

Lead your highly-customisable force in this dynamic and spectacular skirmish turn-based strategy game packed with fast-paced warfare. Victories allow you to collect and upgrade new types of units, powerful equipment, and unlock devastating skills.

Explore all the routes in Storm Ground’s non-linear campaign. During each new playthrough, overcome new odds to find unique units and gears. Build your legendary army and defy other players in epic online duels.

• The first strategy videogame adaptation of Games Workshop’s epic Age of Sigmar
• Spectacular and fast-paced tactical battles
• Unlock, collect and upgrade dozens of units, equipment and skills
• Play solo or online in epic 1vs1 battles

C4G checked out five lesser known upcoming RPGs:

Top 5 NEW RPGs That You Probably Never Heard About

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• We Are Legion: Rome
• Swordcery
• Dark Alliance
• Elements
• Exodus Rising

Click4Gameplay takes a close look at Gothic inspired Action RPG Farathan.

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Farathan is an upcoming open world RPG inspired by the Gothic series, but does it have any potential?

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Check out the Steam page here.

Dark-medieval-fantasy RPG with an open world.It will take you to the various world of the Elion province. 15 years after your father, the Emperor has conquered it, and faded into the mist of the eastern provinces after a great battle with the orcs. These are uncertain times, a civil war is close to break out. Fueled with the rumors of the Emperor death and whispers from the agents of a secret organization called Farathan.

The game wants to recover the pleasure of exploring by not guiding the player with markers where to go.
Listen to what they say on the streets and discover your own way!

Swords, axes, bows, magic, unlimited inventory. 

Superjump presents some released/upcoming roguelites of 2021:

The RPG Roguelites of 2021

You might die constantly in these RPGs, but at least it won’t be from an unidentified potion

I originally wrote this article with the idea of putting all of this year’s roguelites of note in it, but I stopped thinking that was a good idea somewhere around number 30. There are just too many good games that have been released so far and are scheduled for release later this year.

If you try to write something like that, you end up with a 5,000-word behemoth article that no one wants to power through for a half hour. And you know what? I can’t blame ‘em.

Instead, I’ve tried to roughly break the roguelites set for release this year into categories, and this article is going to handle RPGs.

Now, I’m not going to debate what makes a game an RPG or not. Roguelites in particular have so many genre-crossing features in them that it’s often hard to fit them neatly into subcategories, and RPGs can be some of the broadest when it comes to what actually defines them.

And, in general, all roguelites seem to have some kind of RPG element to them.

So, here’s the first installment in The Roguelites of 2021 series, and this one is all about the RPGs in all of their loosely-defined glory. Some have been released, and some are scheduled for release later this year, but all of them should be able to scratch that procedurally-generated itch.

(And also check out The ARPG Roguelites of 2021 and The Platformer Roguelites of 2021 for even more releases coming out this year.)

• Darkest Dungeon 2
• Home Behind 2
• Loop Hero
• Aquamarine
• Ultimate ADOM: Caverns of Chaos
• Hellcard
• Spire of Sorcery
• Rogue Lords
• The Sealed Ampoule
• The Hand of Merlin

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C4G presents 10 RPGs/Action Adventures with well made magic gameplay:

10 RPGs / Action Adventures With AMAZING MAGIC Gameplay

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Some video for MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising.

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"Mobile & PC multi-platform MMORPG, Odin: Valhalla Rising" Loki, why did he hate Odin? Their stories that were hidden, check them out now 

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Mortismal Gaming reviewed the Action Adventure STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order:

Star Wars | Jedi: Fallen Order - Review After 100%

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Soulslike Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition has been released on Steam.

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Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

A World Without Light

The Colossus, mysterious creatures that dispelled the Dark Mist that once engulfed the land of Solas, has fallen. As Couriers, you will explore various handcrafted locales in this intriguing world full of secrets, hidden mysteries, and stories. The veiled truth of Solas awaits your discovery...

Hardcore Combat Experience

Master five unique, powerful, and versatile characters each with their own distinctive combat styles for a rich and incredibly challenging experience. The dark forces you face are relentless and cunning, the bosses will put your planning, reflexes, and determination to the ultimate test.

(An optional, more accessible "Casual Mode" is also available.)

Humanity's Story in the Darkness

Centuries ago, the sun sank into the sea, leading to the Dark Mist enveloping the lands. At the same time, great, towering beings began to appear. These were the Colossus. They brought light to the areas surrounding them and in turn, humanity found its last and only refuge.

Thousands of years after the Colossi appeared, a mysterious illness beset these creatures of the light and they began to fall...

Following the trail of the falling Colossi, Terrence the Courier and his companions embark on an arduous journey. They will encounter figures benevolent and evil, seal or witness their fate, and unveil the truth behind the dark world. 

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WellPlayed offer their opinion of the developers that should be creating a new Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Creative Assembly

Now let me get this out of the way, I’m not saying that I want a new Knights of the Old Republic game to be a sweat-producing, nightmare-inducing, underwear-ruining horror experience akin to Creative Assembly’s amazingly scary Alien Isolation, but…

Star Wars isn’t exactly known for being frightening, but with world-eating, disembodied Sith like Darth Nihilous, zombie-like Geonosians reanimated by Brain Worms and the scene where Anakin describes his hatred for sand, we’ve seen some scares in the galaxy far, far away. Just imagine a horror adjacent quest line where your character explores the darker side of the force, making their way through an ancient Sith temple that’s haunted by the spirits of fallen lords. On its own this isn’t a good enough reason to hand the keys to Creative Assembly, I know, but just imagine what they could do some creative freedom in this space, the thought alone has ignited my lightsaber.

I went off on quite the tangent there, as horror isn’t the reason I even chose Creative Assembly, it has far more to do with their world-building prowess. Just have a look around the space station that Isolation is set in. Everything in that game looks like it could have been direct scans from unused sets and props from the films they are that authentic. You truly feel as though you’re looking into the future through a 70s filter. I know that Star Wars and Alien are far from the same, but I just want to see the environments and tone that CE could bring to the table.

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IndieRetroNews reports on Dungeon Crawler Black Dawn Rebirth which is now available for free.

A surprising late afternoon retro heads up, as just moments ago, Shaun Watters has announced that the previously released commercial Dungeon Crawler of 'Black Dawn Rebirth', which was originally published by Double Sided Games for the Commodore Amiga, is now free for digital download. This game is the 7th episode of the Black Dawn Dungeon Crawler/RPG series by Shaun Watters, Ten Shu and Mike Richmond and Colin Vella.

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DSOGaming reports on Wild West Dynasty which is a mix of RPG (First Person), Life Simulation, and town building.

In Wild West Dynasty, players will start as a settler, build their own ranch and expand it to a prosperous town. The game will also offer additional possibilities like gold mining, rodeo riding. Additionally, it will allow players to create their own Dynasty which will last for decades.

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We Are The Caretakers is described as a science fiction based squad management RPG with turn based combat. The game will release April 22nd. Currently there is a demo available to try on the Steam page.

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We Are The Caretakers is an afrofuturist squad management RPG. Assemble an arcane team of protectors in squad-building systems inspired by Darkest Dungeon, Ogre Battle, and XCOM. Defend the endangered animals your world relies on in strategic turn-based combat. Define your approach to a global resistance by balancing your reputation, funds, research, animals and alliances. We Are The Caretakers is a challenging strategy RPG fusion that asks you to protect a planet by fighting for the people, animals and ecosystems that inhabit it.

FEATURES

• AFROFUTURIST UNIVERSE: Former Activision-Blizzard artist Anthony Jones brings breathtaking afrofuturist style and human empathy to a complex sci-fi world.
• REPUTATION SYSTEM: Every action affects how others see the Caretakers. Do they fear you? Or will they support your quest to protect the endangered Raun, and decide the fate of the world?
• TURN-BASED ENCOUNTERS: Balance force with diplomacy in an innovative turn-based combat system. Live with the consequences as you deal with the messy reality of animal conservation.
• SQUAD BUILDING: Assemble up to 9 squads of characters with diverse traits, weaknesses, abilities, and personalities. Train and upgrade your Caretakers across 20+ unique job classes.
• GROW YOUR HEADQUARTERS: Meet leaders, research technologies, and recruit allies in your sci-fi HQ. Balance their conflicting demands to save our world.
• NUANCED NARRATIVE: In our morally-complex world, the individuals outside your squad matter as much as the rangers you deploy on each map.
• GENERATED WILDLIFE: The challenging and procedurally generated survival mode brings never-ending ways to play.
• YOU GET A BABY RAUN: It will nuzzle against your bed long after it grows too large to reasonably do so. It is adorable.

CGInferno shows some environment and gameplay of the upcoming The Legend Of Heroes: Kuro No Kiseki (Trails in the Dark):

The Legend Of Heroes: Kuro No Kiseki - Environment & Early Gameplay Showcase

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 @TheGG It has been announced that Relic Space will release into Early Access Q3 2021. Relic Space is described as a space-themed open-world/turn-based RPG.

The London-based indie games developer and video game publisher Fourfold Games are today very happy and excited to announce that their space-themed open-world/turn-based RPG “Relic Space” is coming to PC via Steam Early Access in Q3 2021.

So if you’re a fan of The Expanse – like all of us at Novy – you’re going to get a kick out of the game’s ship-to-ship combat and movement, which rely on actual physics. (See “Real space” bullet below for specifics.)

Developed by Jonah Wilberg of Fourfold Games, Relic Space tells an engrossing post-apocalyptic story through tactical gameplay and a mix of both handcrafted and procedurally-generated missions.

Check out the reveal trailer for all the goodies in the current Alpha:

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Curse of the Dead Gods is a dark fantasy action roguelike that has recently released.

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You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

MAIN FEATURES

• A skill-based roguelike exploring a cruel, dark temple made of endless rooms and corridors
• Swords, spears, bows, guns - wield these and many more
• Light and fire will be your best allies to overcome the threats that lie in the shadows
• Unique curses influence each attempt, putting a twist on every action
• Dozens of enemies, with powerful champions and deadly bosses to face off against

Gamepressure reports that Hidden Path Entertainment is working on a new Dungeons & Dragons RPG, maybe with a Ravenloft setting:

AAA Open-world Dungeons & Dragons RPG Revealed

We've learned that the developers at Defense Grid are working on a AAA open-world fantasy RPG that will be set in one of the Dungeons & Dragons settings.

Hidden Path Entertainment, the studio behind the Defense Gridseries, is working on a high-budget open-world RPG based on the Dungeons & Dragons license. The team is currently looking for employees for the project. From the job offers published on the company's website, we know that the game is being created on Unreal Engine 4 and that we will lead a party of heroes in it.

We don't know yet in which D&D universe the game will be set. Currently, the world of Forgotten Realms is the most popular, but in the case of this project it may be different. The team responsible for the story is led by Whitney Beltrán, who co-created the upcoming Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft expansion for the tabletop Dungeons & Dragons. The gothic horror world of Ravenloft has rarely appeared in video games, so setting the action of Hidden Path Entertainment's upcoming RPG there would be more interesting than another visit to the Forgotten Realms.

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Wccftech interviewed the developers of Rustler dubbing it 'Grand Theft Horse'. Also The Sixth Axis have a preview of Rustler of which they say it evokes early GTA roots.

Despite the retro sensibilities and approach, Rustler doesn’t go for the expected pixellated aesthetic; instead opting for an almost cel-shaded look that is pretty easy on the eyes. Everything is clear and easy to distinguish, even when you end up surrounded by enemies. The exception to this, though, is the lack of any transparency when you go behind buildings. This led to a number of frustrating moments when I found myself stuck behind obstacles or caught by guards without being able to see what was happening.

In terms of structure and gameplay, this is pure old-school GTA. Whilst working your way through the main quest narrative, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out side missions for different characters, with occasional roadblocks requiring you to have earned enough money to continue. The beta build contains a complete narrative arc but more sidequests and missions are promised before the full release. On the whole these missions offered a nice mix of fetch quests, escort missions and combat but inevitably the dated mechanics began to feel a little repetitive during the 6 hours or so I played. There was also a lack of clarity in several missions where it took me a few tries to work out what the game wanted me to do.

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How big is the open world in Rustler? Are there multiple towns and hamlets? How long would it take to cross the world?

Rustler has the biggest open world compared to all our previous games. We have two islands which include two cities, a few smaller villages, and a few different camps. It will take around two minutes to ride from the East side of the map to the West side.

In Grand Theft Auto, causing mayhem inevitably leads to big police chases. Will Rustler also feature something of the sort, with increasingly tougher guards pursuing the main character?

Players will be chased by police for breaking local laws, such as: stealing horses, fighting with people, or even killing. With each "wanted level" police will become stronger and more intelligent, also guards on horses may appear at higher "wanted level" as well as guards with crossbows and other melee weapons or knights with tougher armor and better fighting skills, etc.

Did you consider any cooperative (or competitive) multiplayer options? Are those still on the table as post-launch additions?

At the early stages of the creation of Rustler, we were prototyping such features. We were constantly asking our fans about what they expect from the game. Most of them were focused on the single player mode. For sure, we will reconsider co-op or multiplayer when there will be enough voices or interest.

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Tensor Gaming presents some indie RPGs:

Top 10 RPG Hidden Gems Indie Games on itch.io

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0:16​ - Elden: Path of the Forgotten
1:33​ - Aron's Adventure
2:43​ - Moon Hunters
4:17​ - Flare: Empyrean Campaign
5:17​ - Drova: Forsaken Kin
6:59​ - Lifeling
9:01​ - Pyre
10:26 ​- Heartbound
11:33​ - Lucah: Born of a Dream
12:30​ - Escaped Chasm

Click4Gameplay checked out some Early Access RPGs:

Top 5 RPGs in Early Access on Steam (That You Probably Never Heard About)

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Fade The First chapter on Steam
Sands of Aura on Steam
Gedonia on Steam
Solasta Crown of the Magister
Skyclimbers on Steam

A new trailer for Black Myth: Wukong.

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As the Mouse gives way to the Ox, we have a growing talent and force. Here is a little tune for you, gamers dear. May you have a prosperous year! Note: This video is specially produced for celebrating Chinese New Year. It does not represent actual plot. Black Myth: Wukong is an action-adventure game developed by Game Science Studio. The game is still in development, and the release date has not been determined yet.

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The New World MMO will be released in August:

New World Developer Update

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GamingBolt talks about 15 upcoming open world games:

15 NEW Open World Games To Look Forward To [Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, Switch, PS5]

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The popularity of open world games is at an all-time high, and as developers look to leverage more powerful console hardware to craft even larger and more immersive game worlds, that popularity is going to keep going even higher. 

In 2021, for instance, there's no shortage of major, exciting looking open world games coming out, and here, that's exactly what we're going to talk about, as we take a look at a few of the most interesting open world titles due out in 2021.

Paizo hosted a Twitch video yesterday with Owlcat Games and Pinnacle Entertainment Group (creators of Pathfinder for Savage Worlds), on Pathfinder, its use in P&P and video games.

Lisa Krymova (community manager) and Arseny Krymov (narrative designer) are discussing several interesting topics, such as why some rules have to be adapted so the game doesn't feel like an unforgiving DM, why they keep the 1st edition of Pathfinder, how the mythic paths impact the story and the game flow, whether the monsters have to match the players and more.

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Gamebyte reports on rumours that the next Assassin's Creed will be set in ancient China.

While every player is sure to have their own preferences, various rumours have hinted at where and when we’ll be headed to next.

Rumours of the next Assassin’s Creed having a Chinese or Japanese setting surfaced in 2020 thanks to some concept art. These same rumours then surfaced again in January this year thanks to French YouTuber x0nathan.

The content creator claimed that the next Assassin’s Creed will not only release in 2022, but also that it will be set in ancient China.

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Valheim is a viking themed RPG/Survival game with multiplayer which has recently been released into Early Access.

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A battle-slain warrior, the Valkyries have ferried your soul to Valheim, the tenth Norse world. Besieged by creatures of chaos and ancient enemies of the gods, you are the newest custodian of the primordial purgatory, tasked with slaying Odin’s ancient rivals and bringing order to Valheim.

Your trials begin at the disarmingly peaceful centre of Valheim, but the gods reward the brave and glory awaits. Venture forth through imposing forests and snow-capped mountains, explore and harvest more valuable materials to craft deadlier weapons, sturdier armor, viking strongholds and outposts. Build a mighty longship and sail the great oceans in search of exotic lands … but be wary of sailing too far...

Key features:

• Huge procedurally-generated world - explore and inhabit mystical lands, from mysteriousforests to imposing snow-topped mountain ranges and stunning meadows, complete with their own creatures of legend to battle and wildlife to hunt.
• Co-op PvE (2-10 players) - - Whether you want to brave the lands alone or venture with trusted allies, Valheim supports independent, player-hosted servers and unlimited world creation. We recommend playing co-op with 3-5 players.
• Punishing dodge & block based combat system with a wide range of weapons
• Build & sail ships - from flimsy rafts to imposing warships, build legendary vessels to conquer the seas and discover new lands.
• Summon and defeat vengeful primordial bosses of myth and legend, and collect trophies to progress and craft new powerful items
• Flexible house and base building system - raise mead halls, farms, settlements outposts, castles and more.
• Intuitive item crafting - forge the finest weapons and armour, and craft food and mead.
• Dedicated server- for players who want to run a persistent server. If you prefer not to run a server on your PC, consider renting a server at G-Portal.

TechRaptor reports on RPG/City Builder Robin Hood - Builders Of Sherwood.

Oh Merry Meeennnnn!

Gematsu reports that Action RPG Batora has been announced for all major platforms.

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Batora: Lost Haven combines the features of a hack-and-slash and a twin-stick shooter in a nonlinear interplanetary story-driven action RPG.

What boundaries would you cross to save your home?

Avril used to be a regular 16-year-old girl, not what you’d call a natural-born hero. Until a mysterious event devastated the Earth, and she lost everything she cared for. Now she’s the only one who, with the physical and mental powers that she has been gifted, can attempt to save her planet!

This is how her cosmic journey starts: soon enough, Avril will learn that the line between good and evil is thin. It’s up to her to decide whom to believe: her choices will change the destiny of the universe.

Key Features

• Physical and Mental Dualism – Find the perfect balance between your body and mind to face the challenges and enigmas you will find along the journey, but keep an eye on the double health bar: it tracks both your physical and mental health, and if you lose sight of one of them… you’re dead!
• Defender or Conqueror – Choose if you need to use your wits or strength in your interactions with the factions: decide who you want to become while you reach your goal, but be careful of the consequences…
• Fast-Paced Multi-Layered Combat System – Quickly learn when to switch between physical and mental mode: sharpening your strategic dualism is the only way to keep pace with your opponents!
• Retro Sci-Fi Visuals – Fill your eyes with the original hand-painted visuals inspired by the retro science-fiction art of the 1950s. You will visit colorful and fascinating planets, and meet the most intriguing creatures of the entire universe!
• Responsive, Non-Linear Narration – Your choices will change the fate of the universe and of the creatures that inhabit it. Are you ready to take responsibility for your decisions? Find out all the possible outcomes of the storyline designed by a Writers Guild Award winner!

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The developers of adventure RPG Void Arena have been interviewed by TechRaptor.

High Level Studios Has Big Ambitions

Gamingbolt believe Naughty Dog's next game will be in a medieval fantasy setting.

One potential clue could lay in some concept art by senior concept artist Hyoung Nam on ArtStation (which is two months old, but still). Three pieces were posted with the title “The Women of North” and the caption, “Inspire from new game. You know what I’m talking about…” followed by a winking emoji. The concept art showcases a dragon, indicating a medieval fantasy-themed title, but the outfits for two of the women seem Celtic-inspired.

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Some good news for fans of Bethesda modding as xVASynth lets modders extend voice acting of existing actors.

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xVASynth is a machine learning based speech synthesis app, using voices from characters/voice sets from Bethesda games.

GitHub: https://github.com/DanRuta/xVA-Synth/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/xvasynth
Discord: https://discord.gg/nv7c6E2TzV
Twitter: @dan_ruta

Wccftech have listed their most anticipated RPGs of 2021.

Monster Hunter Rise

The first Nintendo Switch-developed iteration in the long-running Monster Hunter franchise features a number of QoL changes that were first implemented in Monster Hunter World. Monster Hunter Rise looks to capture the raw thrill of difficult boss fights as well as the looting and crafting that the series is known for. Featuring both local and online co-op play, Monster Hunter Rise is already looking to be the best reason to get a hunting party together on the go.

Shin Megami Tensei V

Shin Megami Tensei V has been on my own personal list of Most Anticipated RPGs since its first reveal four years ago. Atlus has promised that we could see a simultaneous worldwide 2021 release for Shin Megami Tensei V during a Nintendo Direct presentation last July. Since then, however, it's been radio silence from the developers, worrying fans that we might see yet another delay in the project. Fingers crossed that doesn't come true.

Scarlet Nexus/Tales of Arise

I'm including both of these together in one most anticipated list for Bandai Namco, given the overlap in both art style and even development team between the two. Scarlet Nexus is a more experimental title, featuring psychokinetic powers and brainpunk technology, while Tales of Arise is more of a traditional high fantasy tale. Scarlet Nexus should arrive later this Summer while Tales of Arise still has a vague release window, not to mention Bandai Namco has yet to confirm if there will be a next-gen version for the upcoming Tales title.

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PC Gamer is looking forward for these mods:

The most ambitious mods we're looking forward to

New worlds for Fallout, old worlds given new life in The Elder Scrolls, and more. These are the mods we can't wait to play.

As we look forward at the upcoming games of 2021 and 2022, we're also keeping in our eye on some of the most ambitious mods coming our way. Created by teams of volunteers, who often spend years working on sprawling projects out of pure passion, mods can transform the games we know and love to give us hundreds more hours of enjoyment. We're dying to get our hands on these expansive and exciting mods.

• Fallout Miami
• Skyblivion
• Skywind
• Realms in Exile
• Fallout 4: New Vegas
• Destroyed Aperture

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Rock Paper Shotgun explains why RPGs matter more than ever:

There and back again: why RPGs matter more than ever

So many roles, so little time

In a 2019 interview with Retronauts, inXile Entertainment founder Brian Fargo recalled what Interplay hoped to accomplish in Tales Of The Unknown: Part 1, the seminal RPG more commonly referred to by its subtitle: The Bard’s Tale.

“We were trying to set a mood and build a sense of being there… that there was a world… in our own primitive way,” Fargo said. “You started off in a bar; you got to walk around outside, you had to go down to the dungeons, so you felt like you were living in a world; you weren’t just thrust into a wireframe dungeon and that was it.”

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It wasn’t until the following decade, with the surprise success of fiddly dungeon crawlers like Dark Souls, that RPGs found a way to strike the balance. Crowdfunding certainly did its part, as did the explosion of digital distribution and the proliferation of more powerful tools. Streamers and YouTubers, too, helped to popularise games like Undertale, which took familiar genre trappings and subverted them with unique and interesting choices of their own.

Meanwhile, the PC and console ecosystems came together in the 2010s, but not in the way that publishers might have expected. In recent years success has flowed out of platforms like Steam, where Divinity: Original Sin and other games like it are continually refined before being released to larger audiences on consoles. The flow has run the other way as well. Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest – classic franchises that got their start on console – have thrived on PC. In 2020, Persona 4 Golden, an enhanced version of a 12-year-old PlayStation 2 RPG, found great success on Steam, prompting Sega to announce that it was planning additional ports.

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Game Rant made a list of good tabletop RPG adaptations:

10 Of The Best Tabletop RPG Video Game Adaptations

Over the years, some tabletop RPGs translated their exciting mechanics into the video game world. Here are some of their best adaptations.

The evolution of the RPG genre throughout the years, from Dungeons and Dragons predecessor Chainmail to modern games like The Elder Scrolls franchise, has been impressive to say the least. Games that started off as little more than chess pieces and dice have become immense worlds filled with stories and characters unimaginable to the early pioneers of the genre.

Either due to recent social restrictions, or just a lack of players, the transition from pen-to-paper to digital code has become a necessity for a lot of us, whether that means finding ways to emulate the tabletop experience through the web, or finding new ways to satisfy the gaming urge. That being said, here are a handful of our favorite video games that have either directly adapted, or otherwise translated tabletop systems to a digital experience. Roll for initiative!

• Planescape: Torment
• Call Of Cthulhu
• Shadowrun
• Knights Of The Old Republic
• Fallout Classic
• Icewind Dale
• Pillars Of Eternity
• Disco Elysium
• Baldur's Gate
• Neverwinter Nights

Niche Gamer watches out for these RPGs in 2021:

Niche Games to Watch in 2021: RPGs

Last time, I covered some of the cool shooters set to release throughout 2021. In today’s article, I’ll be highlighting some of the RPGs coming out this year. As with last time, I’ll be focusing on some of the more niche, indie, or middleware RPGs releasing this year, as opposed to the big budget AAA extravaganzas.

Be they real-time or turn-based, first-person or isometric, chances are you’ll find at least a few RPGs that will catch your attention here.

Here are Niche Gamer’s selection of 20 of the promising RPG video games releasing in 2021:

• System Shock - Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Black Book - Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One 
• Magin: The Rat Project Stories - Windows PC, unspecified consoles
• We are the Plague - Windows PC
• Urban Strife - Windows PC
• Cyber Knights: Flashpoint - Windows PC, mobile, unspecified consoles
• Rise Eterna - Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 
• War of Ashird - Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
• Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy - Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
• Cris Tales - Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia 
• Gamedec - Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 
• Realms Beyond: Ashes of the Fallen - Windows PC
• The Iron Oath - Windows PC
• Weird West - Windows PC
• Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms - Windows PC, Xbox One
• Death Trash - Windows PC
• Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game - Windows PC
• Dark Envoy - Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Black Legend - Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• King Arthur: Knight’s Tale - Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X

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Heavy made a list of upcoming RPGs:

All Upcoming RPG's of 2021

Was 2020 a super depressing year as a whole? Yep!

But were the video games that dropped that year also pretty amazing and worth getting distracted by? Yep! Some of the most outstanding titles that came out in 2020 came from the role-playing game genre. The biggest and best RPGs from that year that instantly come to mind have to be Final Fantasy VII Remake, Persona 5 Royal, Genshin Impact, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Plus there was a nice array of entertaining triumphs within the genre that came from indie studios and everyone’s favorite western RPG & JRPG development studios.

Now that 2021 is in full swing, it’s time to take a look at the next batch of quality RPGs that will take us to new worlds and let us embark on fresh adventures.

• Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy - PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Sword of the Necromancer - PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Outriders - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
• Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC (Epic Games Store)
• Fallen Legion: Revenants - PS4, Nintendo Switch
• Persona 5 Strikers - PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Bravely Default II - Nintendo Switch
• Monster Hunter Rise - Nintendo Switch
• Poison Control - PS4, Nintendo Switch
• Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139… - PS4, Xbox One
• Almighty: Kill Your Gods - PC (Steam)
• Rune Factory 5 - Nintendo Switch
• King’s Bounty II - PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny - PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch
• Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms - PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• The Ascent - Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
• Cris Tales - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, PC (Steam)
• Digimon Survive - PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance - Consoles TBA, PC TBA
• Echo Generation - Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
• The Good Life - PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Gotham Knights - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
• Hogwarts Legacy - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
• Horizon Forbidden West - PS5, PS4
• Hytale - PC
• King Arthur: Knight’s Tale - PC (Steam)
• Kingdom of Night - PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• King of Seas - PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• NEO: The World Ends with You - PS4, Nintendo Switch
• Neptunia ReVerse - PS5
• New World - PC (Steam)
• Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
• Ruined King: A League of Legends Story - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• SaGa Frontier Remastered - PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), iOS, Android
• Scarlet Nexus - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
• She Dreams Elsewhere - Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
• Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - PS4, Nintendo Switch
• Shin Megami Tensei V - Nintendo Switch
• Tales of Arise - PS4, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong - PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)

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