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RPGWatch

2024-01-07

Game of the Year Awards 2023 - Most Promising RPG

What is the most promising RPG of 2024? Like every year, you had your say. Check out the details to find out what games our visitors and editors think are most promising.


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RPGWatch

2024-01-07

Game of the Year Awards 2023 - Best RPG

The RPGWatch visitors have cast their votes for the best RPG of 2023. Check out the details to find out which games made it to the top three.


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Are you concerned about the use of generative AI by game developers?
Yes, it will decrease the quality of games
16.33%

Yes, it will impact people's jobs / shift the industry
18.37%

Yes, but it is too early to say whether the net result will be negative
30.61%

No, it will increase the quality of games
16.33%

No, it will improve people's jobs
6.12%

No, it won't substantially change anything
2.04%

I don't have any opinion for or against it / don't know enough about generative AI to say
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Thursday - March 21, 2024

Lair Of The Leviathan - Announced

by Hiddenx, 20:37

Couchpotato spotted the RPG Lair Of The Leviathan:

Lair Of The Leviathan

Engage in challenging tactical combat involving the use of dozens of available abilities. Each party brings with them different specialties and it's up to you how to combine them to overcome the challenges faced.

Explore a world filled with npcs with their own quests and storylines. As you progress into each storyline new quests and buildings unlock providing further progression paths. The more the world grows, the more npcs and quests are unlocked and the further you can progress with new quests and new clues on further areas to explore, all which is reflected visually in the world.

A non linear story that allows you to progress the way you wish. The world is filled with both quests and dungeons big and small, from small monster caves to multi floored mega dungeons there is a variety of things to do and discover.

As your adventurers grow in level, gear and complete story quests, new abilities will be unlocked. There are a variety of different characters to choose from, each of which is customisable with their own abilities, skills and storylines. Gear can be upgraded as you gain the necessary materials unlocking further stat increases and unlocking combat traits.

Features:

  • Delve into dozens of different handcrafted locations such as deep dungeons, gloomy swamps, and dark forests. 
  • Visit dozens of different locations from tiny farming hamlets to dirty goblin camps or sprawling horror filled dungeons.
  • A  large open world to explore in your own way, at your own pace.
  • Assemble a party of customisable characters each with different skills, classes, storylines, and quests.
  • Fight 100s of different enemies each with their own unique abilities in turn based combat.
  • Explore a world that changes as you complete quests or which heroes you have in your party.

Lair Of The Leviathan

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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VtM: Bloodlines 2 - Developer Diary #10

by Hiddenx, 20:17

Developer diary #10 introduces another vampire clan - the Tremere:

Developing Tremere

Developer Diary #10

Allow us to introduce another Vampire clan in Vampire: the Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. world of So definitely different from Brujah!

We hope you enjoy this collection of testimonies from a few of our departments and how they have approached crafting the formidable, legendary Tremere.

Designing modern Tremere for Tabletop
“While the vampire-as-sorcerer is rare outside of Hammer Horror films, the hubristic magician is an archetype strong enough to sit comfortably alongside the scheming undead of Vampire: The Masquerade. But for the game’s fifth edition we wanted to look beyond their signature powers, exploring the driving characteristics beneath.

Given that their concept implies — even necessitates — the practice of mystical arts, the Tremere are almost synonymous with Blood Sorcery. However, this is only one aspect of the Warlocks. Digging deeper we find that their defining trait, regardless of supernatural abilities, is raw, irreverent ambition. Their history is a tableau of temerity. Unwilling to settle for mortality, they clawed their way into undeath. Chafing at the limits of their condition, they turned a primordial curse into their instrument. And, once despised as pretenders, they now count themselves as pillars of the Camarilla.

Yet, for all the Tremere’s accomplishments, their triumphs are also their tragedies. Seeking eternal life, they found only an eternity of death. They are masters of the Blood, yet their own vitae is lacking, bereft of fundamental qualities. And even as they roam the halls of power, they are assailed by whispers: Blood-Thieves. Pretenders. Usurpers. A Tremere vampire walks an ill-fated path — challenged by their peers, haunted by suspicion, and doomed to risk every prize crumbling to ash in their hands.”

– Karim Muammar, Designer of Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition and Brand Editor for the World of Darkness

[...]

 

VtM: Bloodlines 2

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Technofantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Owlcat Games - About RPG Budgets

by Hiddenx, 20:12

Oleg Shpilchevskiy talks about RPG budgets on Gameworldobserver:

Owlcat founder breaks down RPG budgets and Larian’s impact on genre: “We can’t invest $200 million to make BG3”

RPGs have always been one of the most difficult and risky genres in terms of production. Here is what Owlcat Games founder and CEO Oleg Shpilchevskiy has to say about the challenges posed by rising costs, as well as the success of Baldur’s Gate 3 and its impact on the industry.

Shpilchevskiy shared his thoughts earlier this month on the Pilim, Trem podcast (in Russian). He touched on a variety of topics, from working with licensed IPs to growing Owlcat Games from roughly 30 people to over 500. But for this article, let’s focus on budgets and the RPG market. Below are some takeaways.

[...]

"BG3 has a gigantic budget. Few studios can actually afford this, let alone put so much money into an isometric game. I know this was already the second game for Larian that was a hit-or-miss situation — when you invest all your money in one shot and then wait to see if it hits or not. Good for them, they are brave people, and it is clear that they're not doing this in vain. But, again, we can't invest, say, $200 million to make BG3 — we don't have that kind of money yet. And I don't know of any company in the world that would invest so much money in a CRPG."

Oleg Shpilchevskiy
Founder and CEO of Owlcat Games

[...]

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Owlcat Games

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Mortismal Gaming - Saved Games

by Hiddenx, 20:06

Mortismal Gaming presents some GOG games and Fable 2 and 3:

Five Games That Narrowly Avoided Being Lost To Time

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:28 Alpha Protocol
02:27 Neverwinter Nights 2
03:42 Fable 2/3
06:26 Temple Of Elemental Evil
07:56 Icewind Dale 2
09:22 Games Preservation
10:46 Wrap Up

Mortismal Gaming

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Dragon's Dogma 2 - Reviews

by Hiddenx, 19:59

Couchpotato spotted two reviews for Dragon's Dogma 2:

Review @ Fextralife

Performance Review @ IGN

Dragon's Dogma 2

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Broken Roads - Release Date: April 10

by Hiddenx, 19:53

Gameffine reports that Broken Roads will be released on April 10:

Broken Roads

Independent game studio Drop Bear Bytes are proud to reveal their upcoming isometric RPG Broken Roads is coming to Steam, PlayStation and Xbox consoles on April 10th, with the Nintendo Switch version to follow soon after that.

Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an all-new Australian post-apocalyptic setting. Broken Roads skillfully blends traditional and all-new role-playing elements on top of a classless system offering near-unlimited character development options built around four philosophies: Humanist, Utilitarian, Machiavellian, and Nihilist. Furthermore the game presents players with an original morality system: the Moral Compass which sees dialogue options and questing decisions influence, and be influenced by, a character’s philosophical leaning and the tough decisions they make along the way.

[...]

Broken Roads

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Post-Apoc
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Horizon Forbidden West - Released

by Hiddenx, 19:47

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition has been released:

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition - Launch Trailer | PC Games

Explore distant lands. Fight awe-inspiring machines. Experience the majestic adventure like never before on PC. Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is out now on Steam and Epic Games Store!

Horizon Forbidden West

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

Details

Wednesday - March 20, 2024

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - Preview

by Hiddenx, 21:18

The Gamer checked out Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes:

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Preview - A Hundred Reasons To Believe In The Power Of RPGs

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes looks to remind us of how magical RPGs can be.

Being a spiritual successor to a legendary title is a pretty damn tough act to follow. One that few have managed to live up to. Bloodstained, the spiritual successor to Symphony of the Night, has plenty of fans, but it is generally not considered to have matched the quality of its inspiration, and the less we say about Mighty Number 9 the better. But those games and their 2.5D graphical styles always felt like compromises. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, on the other hand, has many Suikoden 2 fans excited for the opposite reason: there isn’t a compromise in sight.

[...]

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: J-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Alpha Protocol - Back on GOG

by Hiddenx, 21:14

Alpha Protocol is available again on GOG (RPGWatch-Link):

Alpha Protocol

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so means he must cut himself off from the very people he is sworn to protect. As players determine how to accomplish different objectives, the decisions made and actions taken in each mission will ultimately transform the type of secret agent Michael Thorton will become. Every choice the player makes as Michael Thorton will carry consequences for his future and the fate of the world.

With Alpha Protocol back, we’re also very happy to say that the GOG version of the game contains additional or brought back features that are here to let you enjoy it even more:

Licensed soundtrack
Immerse yourself in the game's thrilling espionage atmosphere, accompanied by its iconic tracks.

Achievements support
Your accomplishments will not go unnoticed, as the achievement system (previously only available on consoles) is fully implemented on GOG.

Full controller support
Whether you own a Dualsense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Switch Pro, Xbox Series or Xbox One controller, you can sit back, relax and play Alpha Protocol on any of those (vibrations and wireless mode included).

Localization support
Enjoy the game in your native language with localization support for 8 languages: English (audio & text), French (text), German (text), Italian (text), Spanish (text), Czech (text), Polish (text), Russian (text).

Compatibility with modern operating systems
Whether you’re playing on a modern rig or an older PC, the game will run smoothly on your operating system and adjust its default settings to match your hardware.

Cloud saves support
Don’t worry about losing your save files either, as your GOG copy comes with support for Cloud saves.

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Alpha Protocol

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Modern
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Release: Released

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Dragon's Dogma 2 - Review @ VG247

by Hiddenx, 21:09

VG247 reviewed Dragon's Dogma 2:

Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: one of the greatest games of all time… if you’ve the right constitution

Capcom's 12-year vision comes to life in a leap that's comparable to the jump FromSoft made from Demon's Souls to Dark Souls 3. Yes, really.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is uncompromising.

It took me a long time to settle on a single word that I could use to describe this curious role-playing game. Even stretching beyond a word, Dragon’s Dogma 2 practically defies easy definition. There’s a huge laundry list of games that it is a little bit like, but few that it is actually really similar to - so that shorthand is ineffective.

In the good old days, Capcom’s marketing department would’ve briefed that Dragon’s Dogma is so unique that it renders traditional genre names obsolete. We’d be getting press releases telling us that it isn’t just an action-RPG, but instead is something like a ‘Full Action Reactive World RPG’, or some nonsense like that.

[...]

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is wickedly clever, tightly designed, self-aware in all the right ways, and refreshingly unconcerned with whatever the latest trends are. The only game Dragon’s Dogma 2 is really interested in iterating on and answering to is the original Dragon’s Dogma. For fans of that game there’s delightful bonuses, references, and punch-the-air moments, too. But even for newcomers, what should be plain is that Dragon’s Dogma 2 does its own thing - and its own thing is magnificent.

The caveat is that it’s only so magnificent if you can stomach a game that quite deliberately has sharp corners and rough edges. This rugged texture is part and parcel of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s charm - but you have to be willing to take the rough with the smooth, as the saying goes. If you are, you’ll be handsomely rewarded with not just one of the best games of the year - but one of the best games of the generation.

Score: 5/5

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Dragon's Dogma 2

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Vindictus: Defying Fate - Preview

by Hiddenx, 20:59

CGM checked out the action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate:

Vindictus: Defying Fate Preview: Visually Stunning Pre-Alpha Playtest

A Lot Left To Look Forward To

As a gamer who typically gravitates towards either action or RPG genres, the world of action RPGs has been a bit of a blind spot for me. However, my curiosity was instantly ignited when I got the chance to delve into Vindictus: Defying Fate, a game that has been making waves in this genre. This was a thrilling new experience for me, and I was eager to see what all the excitement was about.

Derived from the Vindictus free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Vindictus: Defying Fate stands out as a single-player action RPG, offering a unique and thrilling experience within the same universe. While some features were yet to be unveiled in this pre-alpha playtest, like the story and gameplay loop, it provided a tantalizing glimpse into the game’s combat system and a promising preview of what’s to come.

[...]

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Vindictus: Defying Fate

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Baldur's Gate 3 - Jeff Vogel Analysis

by Hiddenx, 20:53

Jeff Vogel likes to learn from Baldur's Gate 3:

Picking Apart Baldur's Gate 3, Part 1 (The Story)

Telling a complex story without too much annoying reading.

To show I am a serious game writer, I have made OC self-insert fan art of my head canon.
It took far longer than I wanted, because I was really busy finishing my own weird RPG (out March 27!), but I finally finished Baldur's Gate 3.

If you make video games, it's really important to pick apart notable games and find out what does and doesn't work. 90% of creating video games is finding the right ideas to steal. We all stand on the shoulders of giants, after all.

I'll end the suspense. Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3 for short) is brilliant, easily one of the best computer RPGs ever made. There is a LOT to learn here. I want to spend a couple posts picking the fibers apart and seeing the good things to learn (a bunch) and a few nitpicky problems.

(There are very, very minimal spoilers in this.)

This Is Great News For My Business

Flatteringly, PC Gamer asked for my opinions about Baldur's Gate 3. Being me, I focused on the business aspect of it.

I am always thrilled when a turn-based, story-heavy RPG makes it big. It makes fans of the genre, which, in turn, makes customers for me. The timing was perfect. Most people are done with Baldur's Gate 3 now, and those who still have a taste for the genre might try Geneforge 2 - Infestation. (Out March 27. Did I mention?)

Being old, I've now see the RPG genre be revolutionized by three different Baldur's Gate games. The first one came out in 1998 after a huge drought of RPGs and brought the genre back to life.

The second one came out in 2000 and combined cool gameplay, depth of story, and fully fleshed-out party members in a way never done before. (At the time, I publicly said that, if you haven't played Baldur's Gate 2, do so before you bother with any of my games. I am TERRIBLE at business.)

Honestly, Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't do anything truly new. It's a game where quantity has a quality all its own. This game does what has been done before at an unprecedented scale, level of detail, quality, fun, and just plain style. It's good, it's BIG, and the quality continues the whole way through.

[...]

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Baldur's Gate 3

SP/MP: Single + MP
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Dragon's Dogma 2 - Loot System

by Hiddenx, 20:46

Fextralife explains the loot system of Dragon's Dogma 2:

Dragon's Dogma 2 Weapons, Armor & Loot EXPLAINED!

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Dragon's Dogma 2

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Kickstarter Games - Fade

by Hiddenx, 20:23

Farflame spotted the action RPG Fade on Kickstarter:

FADE - A DARK FANTASY ACTION RPG

A dark fantasy Action RPG inspired by Souls-likes ,classic RPGs like Fable, and Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood.

FADE is an Dark Fantasy Action RPG that combines combat inspired by the “Souls Series”, the narrative direction of FABLE and a plot inspired by Full Metal Alchemist. In FADE players will be tasked with exploring the settlements of Celeste, Solemn, Whisper, and The Baltane Capital in order stop the 5 Homunculus Leaders, each with their own unique spin on alchemy and combat sharing a destructive plot to sacrifice the country.  To succeed in your journey, you’ll have to meet new companions, take on side quests, craft useful items and collect powerful equipment.

[...]

Kickstarter Games

SP/MP: Unknown
Setting: Unknown
Genre: Unknown
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development

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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon - February Update

by Hiddenx, 20:19

Farflame spotted the February update for Tainted Grail:

February development update! Yes, late update :)

Check what lurks in the darkness, what the dusk brings...

Greetings, wanderers!

Another update, unfortunately, slightly delayed again. (Who stole the end of the month!!!) February has the tendency to quickly slip away. However, we are not slowing down, and we bring you another dose of information about our progress and innovations in the game that can truly interest you! Just like last month, we have prepared a video for you because, as they say, one picture can say more than a thousand words. In reality, our development process has reached a level that allows us to communicate with you in this form and show you new things every month!

Take a look at this short video and live us some feedback!

[...]

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

SP/MP: Single + MP
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Trail of Ayash - Devlog 1.2

by Hiddenx, 20:11

Farflame spotted a big update for the action RPG Trail of Ayash:

Devlog 1.2: Unleashing a New DLC-Sized Expansion - Absolutely Free!

Embark on an Unforgettable Expedition through Untamed Lands, Engage in a new quest line with multiple endings!

Embark on an Expedition to Uncharted Territories! Explore a Vast, Untamed Landscape filled with Fresh Adventures, Meet Intriguing Characters, Discover Rare Items, and Confront Formidable Foes. Your Journey is Yours to Shape - Every Decision Counts, with Side Quests in the Swamp Offering Unique Paths and Outcomes Before Tackling the Main Storyline.

[...]

Trail of Ayash

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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RPG General News - Holomento

by Hiddenx, 20:06

Splattercatgaming checked out the roguelike Holomento:

Exploration is King In This Post Apocalyptic Open World RPG - Holomento

Thanks Farflame!

RPG General News

SP/MP: Unknown
Setting: Unknown
Genre: RPG
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development

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Non-RPG General News - Nightingale Update Plans

by Hiddenx, 20:02

GamingBolt reports that the devs of Nightingale want to enhance the game:

Nightingale Developer “Not Happy” with Current State of the Game, Reveals Update Plans

The studio behind Nightingale is now working on updates to fix what it sees as big pain points in playing the game.

Developer Inflexion Games has released a new video for its open-world survival crafting title Nightingale, detailing its plans for the future of the game. In the video, studio CEO Aaryn Flynn has said that the studio is not happy with the current state of the game. Check out the developer update video below.

After a short intro by community manager Steph Herdman, the video kicks things off with a message from Flynn, where he talks about not being satisfied with the current state of the game.

“We’ve been spending a lot of our time reading your impressions online, going through Discord, watching your streams and building our plans for the next phase of the game,” Flynn said in the video. “Now that being said, there are some things we are not happy with about the game. Whether it’s network disconnects, some missing quality-of-life improvements that we want to get done, or other things in the game that are missing or not quite where we want them to be, we’re working hard to address those things right now and to make sure that you get the best playable experience possible.”

[...]

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Non-RPG General News

SP/MP: Unknown
Setting: Unknown
Genre: Unknown
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development

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Tuesday - March 19, 2024

Timothy Cain - Easter Eggs

by Hiddenx, 18:48

Tim talks about Easter Eggs in his games:

Easter Eggs

Timothy Cain

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Achilles: Legends Untold - Roadmap

by Hiddenx, 18:45

Couchpotato spotted the roadmap for Achilles: Legends Untold:

Upcoming Events and Updates for Achilles: Legends Untold

Join Us at PAX East 2024 in Boston & Discover What's New in Achilles: Legends Untold!

Greetings Warriors of Ancient Greece,

We are thrilled to announce that Dark Point Games will be showcasing Achilles: Legends Untold at PAX East 2024 in Boston! Mark your calendars for March 21, 2024, and make sure to visit us at Booth 14049. This is your golden opportunity to dive into the game, experience the epic saga of Achilles firsthand, and grab some exclusive game merchandise. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the game or curious to see what the buzz is about, we can't wait to welcome you and share our passion for the ancient world.

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Amulet Update Coming Soon

But that's not all. We're excited to give you a sneak peek at our upcoming update, focused on introducing a new game-changing feature: Amulets. These mystical artifacts will not only add depth to your gameplay experience but also offer new strategies and abilities to explore, especially in New Game+ mode. The amulets are designed to enhance your journey with Achilles, providing unique powers and variations that promise to revolutionize the way you play. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the release.

[...]

Achilles: Legends Untold

SP/MP: Single + MP
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Wyrdsong - Something Wicked lays off Staff

by Hiddenx, 18:40

Game Developer reports that the developer Something Wicked lays off most of the staff:

Wyrdsong dev Something Wicked reportedly lays off majority of staff

A current employee claims the studio had to let go most of its staff, almost two years after it was founded.

At a Glance:
Something Wicked was founded in mid-2022 with a number of RPG veterans at work on its debut project, Wyrdsong.

Mass layoffs have allegedly taken place at Something Wicked Games. Over the weekend, senior animator Eric Webb claimed the studio laid off "most of [our] staff."

[...]

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Wyrdsong

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Dawn of the Ashen Queen - Announced

by Hiddenx, 18:31

The dungeon crawler Dawn of the Ashen Queen has been announced for Q2 2024:

Dawn of the Ashen Queen

Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler reminiscent of 90s RPG games. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia-old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you on your mission.



Explore your Fate

Three years have passed since Eshavon was devastated during the Grand War. A shaky truce has been concluded between the Darok tribes from the north and the Imperial Kingdom south of the Blistering Mountains. As an Emissary of the Grand Marshal, you are spreading his will, tasked to oversee the reconstruction.

But as you visit one of the border towns, a surprise attack devastates the city and cuts you off from the rest of the empire. Together with a band of unlikely allies coming to your aid, it is now upon you to avert the danger to the empire and discover a plot that threatens not just your earthly kingdom but the very existence of the entire continent itself.

Key Features

  • In-depth RPG character creation with multiple races, classes and traits, a point-based ability system and several class-based skill trees.
  • 3 NPCs join your party throughout the game, all with their own personality.
  • Fleshed-out narrative driven gameplay with text-based cutscenes, dialogues and party banter bringing life to the world and let you experience an immersive story with twists and turns.
  • Plenty of secrets wait for you to get discovered: secret doors, illusionary walls and puzzles to test your wits.
  • But beware of devious traps, which lure careless explorers into their death.
  • Real-time based combat where you fight your foes with a wide array of sharp weapons, powerful spells and cunning abilities.
  • Explore the diverse world of Eshavon: Travel through lush forests, deep dark caverns, blistering ice mountains, mysterious crypts, fog-covered woods, ancient halls of a long-forgotten race and plenty of other colorful environments.

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Dawn of the Ashen Queen

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Dungeon Crawler
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Lies of P - 7 Million Players worldwide

by Hiddenx, 18:18

Goombastomp reports that Lies of P hits 7 million players worldwide.

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Lies of P

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Matt Chat - #523 - Space Quest Historian Interview

by Hiddenx, 18:15

Matt chats with the Space Quest Historian:

MC523: An Interview with The Space Quest Historian

The Space Quest Historian is one of the foremost experts on the Space Quest series and has plenty of fantastic videos researching its history and influence. But he also does a lot more cool stuff, including interviews and soundtracks on vinyl. We had a great chat about SQ and his many excellent projects. 

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Matt Chat

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Non-RPG General News - About Publishing

by Hiddenx, 18:11

Noclip talks about publishing:

2023 was a Terrible Year to Look for a Publisher.... (and 2024 is Worse)

0:00 - Intro
0:56 - The Mission
1:47 - Who Has the Money?
5:20 - Pitch Deck 101
8:06 - Our Unfair Advantage
9:19 - Pitch Deck Continued
12:10 - Pitching
13:04 - 2023 
16:12 - 2 Cancelled Deals
19:05 - Talking About the Year with Alex
28:04 - What next...?

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Non-RPG General News

SP/MP: Unknown
Setting: Unknown
Genre: Unknown
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development

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SAND LAND - Demo Trailer

by Hiddenx, 18:05

Couchpotato spotted a trailer for the SAND LAND demo, which is available now:

SAND LAND – Demo Trailer

SAND LAND

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Outcast - A New Beginning - Review

by Hiddenx, 18:04

Mortismal Gaming reviewed Outcast - A New Beginning:

Outcast: A New Beginning - Review After 100%

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Outcast - A New Beginning

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Sci-Fi
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Monday - March 18, 2024

Capes - Release: May 2024

by Hiddenx, 18:55

The tactical RPG Capes will be released in May:

Capes - Meet the Team: Rebound

Ten years ago, the supervillains won.

Since then they’ve created a dystopian city where developing super powers is a crime. Nobody has managed to slow them down, until now.

Capes in a turn based superhero strategy game where you build a team of heroes and fight to take back the city.

Key Features

  • Recruit new heroes, train them up, and save the city.
  • Fight across scores of different locations in turn based combat scenarios.
  • Team up with your allies to unlock unique abilities.
  • Stand against a variety of superpowered enemies.
  • Uncover the secret histories behind the heroes and villains of the piece.
  • Take your place amongst the champions in this high octane superhero drama.

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Capes

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Technofantasy
Genre: Tactical RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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King Arthur: Legion IX - Preview

by Hiddenx, 18:51

The Turn Based Lovers checked out King Arthur: Legion IX:

GUIDE THE UNDEAD NINTH LEGION IN TACTICAL TURN-BASED RPG KING ARTHUR: LEGION IX – OVERVIEW

INVADE AVALON AS GAIUS JULIUS MENTO AND RESTORE THE ROMAN COLONY NOVA ROMA

King Arthur: Legion IX, developed by NeocoreGames, is a new turn-based tactical RPG set in the darkly reimagined Arthurian myth of the King Arthur: Knight’s Tale universe. It distinguishes itself by centering on character-driven narratives and tactical gameplay, offering a unique blend of traditional RPG elements with sophisticated tactical combat.

Players step into the mythical land of Avalon, taking control of Gaius Julius Mento, the tribune of the undead Ninth Legion, introduced to a new audience with an enthralling storyline while providing seasoned players with challenging gameplay. The game focuses on its turn-based mechanics, where positioning, the use of cover, traps, and the strategic employment of heroes’ abilities play pivotal roles in the outcome of battles.

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King Arthur: Legion IX

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Tactical RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Prelude Dark Pain - Announced

by Hiddenx, 18:46

The tactical RPG Prelude Dark Pain has been announced:

 Prelude Dark Pain

Prelude Dark Pain is a TACTICAL RPG set in a dark fantasy world where you will become one of a group of heroes, determined to save reality from the evil that has afflicted it for generations. 30 playable heroes, each with three talent branches and 24 selectable skills.

Design your squad and manage both your resources and your squad of heroes in and out of battle. Set external missions, with their own mechanics, where you can send groups of 1 to 3 heroes on escort missions, search for resources, diplomacy, espionage or defense work. Many of your heroes have unique abilities focused on raids, making them special and valuable inside and outside the battle lines. You will have to manage a settlement, grow it, and expand your control and resources of the different maps as another playable part of your adventure.

With a complex non-linear open-world, the plot will lead you to unravel an incredible story that has been unfolding for thousands of years and involves the different realities of a destroyed world. You will feel the real weight of your decisions that will change the story that is being told in front of you, accompanied by a countdown that will take you to complete the adventure unifying more than 20 peoples (nations?) and cultures, 8 different playable species among all the realities and more than 120 different enemies in this exciting adventure.

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Prelude Dark Pain

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Tactical RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Unforetold: Witchstone - Answering Your Questions

by Hiddenx, 18:34

Couchpotato spotted some answers regarding the end of development of Unforetold Witchstone:

Answering Your Questions

Closing Development on Unforetold Witchstone

Dear community,

The discontinuation of Unforetold: Witchstone and the subsequent team layoffs has deeply affected us all at Spearhead Games. We want you to know that this decision was not made lightly. Facing significant financial shortfalls, we were compelled to make this heartbreaking choice due to insufficient funds to sustain the project and support our valued employees.

We understand the frustration and disappointment this news may bring. Please know it was always our intention to create and support a game that you, our passionate community, would love and enjoy. The perception that funds were taken without delivering on our promises could not be further from the truth.

To provide further context, Unforetold: Witchstone has a long history. What began as a prototype made by a lean team of 10, grew over the past six years to encompass a development team of nearly 40. This was only made possible by an investment from a large third-party publisher, which also led us to increase the scope and ambition of the game. However, a few months ago, that publisher made significant cuts internally, including dropping us and several other projects.

Following that terrible news, but believing in our amazing team and what we were building together, we made the decision to use the studio’s savings to continue developing the game together with the entire team. We were optimistic that securing another interested publisher was a viable path forward, or barring that, we could take the game into Early Access if the search dragged on.

However, as many of you have noticed over the past year, the industry has changed greatly, with many layoffs and cancelled projects at some of the world’s largest studios. It quickly became a time where pursuing funding became a massive uphill battle. Still, we remained optimistic that we could garner some interest if we launched into Early Access, and that the sales would support our team while we continued to look for interested partners.

Despite our initial positive expectations for the game's sales, we sadly did not meet these objectives. This financial reality forced us into making a decision we had hoped to avoid. While we tried, and are still actively trying, to secure funds to complete the game, the current climate of the game industry makes that prospect unrealistic at this moment.

We acknowledge that our previous communication could have been more comprehensive, particularly regarding the Steam platform specifics (price adjustments, refunds, etc.), which was an oversight for which we take full responsibility. We are learning from this experience and acknowledge the need to improve how we communicate significant changes. Your trust is paramount to us, and we are dedicated to rebuilding it moving forward.

To address the concerns raised, we have provided below the current details regarding Steam pricing and refund policies for Unforetold: Witchstone. Our commitment to transparency remains steadfast, and we are in ongoing discussions with Steam to clarify and expand upon these measures as necessary. As new information emerges, we will promptly update this section to keep you fully informed and supported.


Is the game staying in Early Access?

Unforetold: Witchstone will remain on Steam and in Early Access. We have updated the Steam store page to notify potential players that the game is no longer supported, and if they purchase now, the game is not likely to change. While removing the game from Steam completely or offering it for free was considered, we have legal obligations to investors to maintain the sale of the game.

Is the pricing going to change?

To reflect the fact that the development of the game is on hold indefinitely, we are reducing the price to $9.99 USD.

We feel that this price will allow more people to enjoy what has been created so far, and that the game may still serve to inspire other developers while leaving the door open to investors to complete the game.

I’ve played more than two hours, can I still get a refund?

Steam’s policy is that refunds are not offered past the standard 2 hour playtime window, even in the case of Early Access titles. We are currently in talks with them to make a special case for those that wish to refund past this point, but we cannot promise this will materialize. This decision is not up to us, but to Steam. We will keep you posted as soon as we have clarification on what is possible.


Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate these challenging times together. We are committed to keeping you informed and look forward to sharing updates with you as soon as they become available.

- Spearhead Games

Unforetold: Witchstone

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Cancelled

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Visions of Mana - Main Characters

by Hiddenx, 18:28

RPG Site presents the main charcters and features of Visions of Mana:

Visions of Mana main characters and features revealed

It's been a while since we last saw new information for Square Enix's upcoming game Visions of Mana. The game was first announced at The Game Awards 2023 in December, and it also appeared at last January's Xbox Developer_Direct 2024 where we got introduced to the Pikul creatures among others.

Recently in early March, Square Enix published a new press release to Japanese outlets that introduced the game's main characters and features. But as of this writing, the company has yet to update the game's official website or release an English version of the press release, so we have translated the details that we could get from the Japanese article. Note that the romanizations of characters and terms that have not been confirmed in official English press releases are still tentative and may change in the future.

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Visions of Mana

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: J-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy - Alpha Gameplay

by Hiddenx, 18:22

Couchpotato spotted some gameplay of Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy:

Swordhaven Alpha - Gameplay

Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development

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Dragon's Dogma 2 - Party Composition

by Hiddenx, 18:20

Fextralife explains the party composition of Dragon's Dogma 2:

Dragon's Dogma 2 Party Composition - Pawns, Roles, & Party Synergy

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Dragon's Dogma 2

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Mirthwood - RPG Features Trailer

by Hiddenx, 18:16

Couchpotato spotted a new trailer for Mirthwood:

Mirthwood: Official RPG Features Trailer

Source: IGN

Mirthwood

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Survival-RPG
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development

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Sunday - March 17, 2024

Zoria: Age of Shattering - Review @ Mortismal Gaming

by Hiddenx, 20:25

Mortismal Gaming reviewed Zoria: Age Of Shattering:

Zoria: Age Of Shattering - Review After 100%

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:49 Overview
01:30 Technical State
02:41 Difficulty
03:46 Character Creation
04:52 Story Set Up & Thoughts
06:33 Progression Systems
09:37 Gameplay & World
18:42 Combat
21:56 Steam Deck
23:15 Positives/Negatives
24:50 Conclusion
26:11 Wrap Up

Zoria: Age of Shattering

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Outcast - A New Beginning - Review

by Hiddenx, 15:41

Wizard Worm checked out Outcast - A New Beginning:

Outcast - A New Beginning Review: Cutter Slade Isn't Done Yet! (Open World RPG)

Outcast - A New Beginning

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Sci-Fi
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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Fextralife - Game News

by Hiddenx, 15:38

Fextralife summarizes this week's gaming news:

Gaming News – Outward 2, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Enshrouded, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and more

Timestamp
0:00 - Top RPG News of the Week
0:04 - Outward 2 Announced for Consoles and PC
0:55 - Mighty Koi Studio Thorgal Game Adaptation
2:14 - ESO Scions of Ithelia DLC
3:18 - Monster Hunter Stories 1&2 Coming to Switch, PS4, and Steam
4:31 - Enshrouded Roadmap 2024
5:34 - Sea of Stars 5 Million Players and Co-Op Mode
6:27 - Granblue Fantasy Relink Lucilius Raid Update and Upgrade Packs
7:49 - Brighter Shores MMO from Runescape Creator Andrew Gower
8:56 - Pre-Alpha Test for Vindictus: Defying Fate now Out on Steam
9:57 - Photo Mode Confirmed in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

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Dragon's Dogma 2 - All Vocations

by Hiddenx, 07:51

GamingBolt presents all vocations of Dragon's Dogma 2:

Dragon’s Dogma 2 – All Vocations And Everything You Need To Know About Them

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Dragon's Dogma 2

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released

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