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This article is written in partnership with Dragon’s Dogma 2. Get the game here! Are you ready to take up the charge of the fabled Arisen, so that everyone from lowly beggars and bandits to reigning monarchs, will hear of tales of your exploits? Then arm up for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s long-awaited action RPG sequel to the initial Dragon’s Dogma, and become the hero this fantasy world needs. With truly striking visuals and world-class combat, it’s a must-have for action-loving sword and sorcery fans.  Awakening in a…

All good Metroidvanias must eventually make their way to Nintendo Switch, and that’s the next stop for GRIME. Publisher Akupara Games and developer Clover Bite announced that the side-scrolling action-RPG is coming to Switch on January 25.  This version of GRIME is now being billed as the Definitive Edition, offering “the complete GRIME experience” on Switch. In addition to the main game, the Switch port comes with all free pieces of DLC, including the third and final offering in Parting Shade. The latest addition…

I’m always a little thrilled whenever I hear that a manga series is getting a video game adaptation. As someone who really wants to get deeper into manga, but often feels intimidated by the wealth of options out there, games can serve as an easy entry point for me. For instance, I was recently introduced to the world of One Piece for the first time thanks to One Piece Odyssey. That gave me the primer I always needed on the series, piquing my interest enough to want to know more. Because of that experience, I was…

Don’t speak Fans of dungeon-crawling and base-building seem to have something to look forward to. Silent Hope is an action-RPG with roguish ideas and at-home base progression, and it arrives on October 3, 2023. Revealed at today’s Nintendo Direct, Silent Hope stars seven champions trying to save a princess from a prison of her own tears. (That’s a big mood.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDmS6Nk0P50 The goal is to plumb the depths of the abyss, recovering resources and bringing them back to the surface. Then, back…

Stoic Studio, makers of the tactical-RPG Banner Saga franchise, announced a new game today at the Summer Game Fest Xbox Showcase. Towerborne is an action-RPG brawler that appears to be a contrast to the studio’s previous work. The game’s fantasy world reveals humanity hiding out in The Belfry, a massive tower overlooking a world overrun by monsters and other strange enemies. Gameplay appears to blend classic co-op brawling with strategy and RPG elements — all with a family-friendly feel. “We really wanted to make a game…

One of the biggest games of the year has been cat simulator Stray, but it's time to forget about felines and focus on rodents. Over at GOG, you can grab Ghost of a Tale for the low price of absolutely nothing, simply by signing into your account and claiming the game.An action-RPG in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel caught up in a perilous adventure, Ghost of a Tale was originally released back in 2018. This game focuses on exploration primarily, but it also mixes in stealth elements,…

Dying Light 2 developer Techland says it is hiring for a new fantasy title, which is set to be an “open world action-RPG”. The studio announced it’s in the hiring process yesterday (May 17) on Twitter, saying: “Are you ready to begin a new, thrilling journey with Techland?” Whilst very little is know about the game – outside of concept art shared in the tweet below that may be for the fantasy title – a number of job listings reveal what the team at Techland will be doing. Are you ready to begin a new, thrilling journey…