A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.
While it’s never guaranteed that a roguelike will feature a fantastic story, or even offer any explanation at all, Forestrike ...
These open-world RPGs truly shine after the first 20 hours, rewarding persistence with deeper quests, richer worlds, and ...
Puzzle games have changed a lot since The Witness hit in 2016, which showed us new ways of interpreting game environments and ...
I get that seeing a parry in every action RPG is getting a smidge wearisome, but if a game's built around timed blocking, rather than just using it as an excuse to ignore balance? It can become a ...
From boring openings to breathtaking finales these games completely turned things around after working through a slow start.
The Outer Wilds is not a roguelike like Returnal, but it is a time loop game wherein the end of the universe is nigh. It’s ...
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook After The Game Awards, 2026 is looking to be a stacked year for gaming. Xbox showcased new and ...
It’s time to admit, before God and the good readers of Ars Technica, that I have a problem. I love roguelikes. Reader, I can’t get enough of them. If there’s even a whisper of a hot new roguelike on ...
The Noble Legacy December update includes upgrades to combat, crafting, and tutorials, along with more population across its ...
Covering the video games industry since 2017, with experience in news, articles, lists, and reviews (and I blame The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for that). If you are a fan of RPGs and want a third ...