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A collection of 64 posts

Opinion

The Unusual Rise of Fantasy RPGs in Japan

Unlike in the West, developers in Japan had to unearth a new love for a niche genre

Indie Monthly

Indie Monthly: April 2025

Something for everyone this Spring.

Indie Game Club

Indie Game Club Issue 1: Grimm's Hollow

Get your Grimm on

Opinion

Final Fantasy XIII Demands That We Fight For What Matters

Final Fantasy XIII's revolution is a literacy test for desperate times

Feature

Revisiting The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

Looking back at the original vision for an iconic franchise

Opinion

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Feels Like a New DnD Campaign, For Better or Worse

When playing it safe isn't the safe option

Opinion

The Unexpected Joy of Revisiting Oblivion

A lively adventure through ancient ruins and sleepy towns brings back nostalgic memories

Feature

Reroll: Looking Beyond D&D and Pathfinder

Exploring the complex relationship between tabletop and video game RPGs

Interview

Initial Daydream: An Interview with Viktor Krause and Julia Barnacle

The story behind the Playdate JRPG

PAX West

PAX West 2024: Kingsisle Entertainment

Wizards everywhere

Feature

20 Years of Yume Nikki

The danger of dreams in RPG-form

Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 28

Featuring the Quester series, Gylt, and Dino Island

Opinion

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Embraces Silliness

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an RPG that leans heavily into comedy. How well does it pay off?

Opinion

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the Weight of Innovation

A story that can't keep pace with the innovative gameplay

Indie Monthly

Indie Monthly: July 2024

The hot summer offers up its best

Opinion

Thirsty Suitors Shows How Diaspora Romance Culture Puts Queer Asians on the Spot

A timely game for Pride Month

Opinion

Final Fantasy XVI's Metaphorical Double-Edged Sword

The balancing act

Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 25

Featuring Toy Tactics, BattleForge, and Chaos Rings

Review

Potionomics: Bring Your Best Brew

Brew it, sell it, and make it through to the end

Indie Monthly

Indie Monthly: May 2024

Seven awesome new indie games to add to your backlog

Opinion

The Rebuild of Final Fantasy VII: You Can (Not) Defy Fate

The future of Final Fantasy VII is anchored to its past

Review

Shadowverse Champion’s Battle Legendary Edition is an Engrossing RPG Card Battler

The enhanced version of the card battler adds important features for new and veteran Yo-Gi-Oh fans

Opinion

The Quiet Genius of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Rebirth arrives with a brilliant take on "that" scene

Indie Monthly

Indie Monthly: March 2024

Indies for everyone

Opinion

2024 is the Year of Omori

Waiting for something to happen? Surprise, it has!