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How the Digivolution system works in Digimon Story: Time Stranger
How the Digivolution system works in Digimon Story: Time Stranger

There are a lot of specific systems and mechanics surrounding how you make your Digimon stronger in the next Digimon Story entry, so we dedicated an entire separate article to lay it all out in detail.

preview by Josh Torres on 08 September, 2025

Digimon Story: Time Stranger PC settings, button config, changing protagonists, and new spoiler-free info
Digimon Story: Time Stranger PC settings, button config, changing protagonists, and new spoiler-free info

A brand-new 3-hour hands-on with the latest turn-based Digimon RPG allowed us to learn a ton of new things about it including if you can change your main character later, what its PC graphical settings are, and a status ailment that turns your DIgimon into cute 2D sprites!

preview by Josh Torres on 08 September, 2025

Entropy left this phrase echoing in my head after my hands-on with it - "It's Suikoden with permadeath"
Entropy left this phrase echoing in my head after my hands-on with it - "It's Suikoden with permadeath"

I got the chance to play about an hour of Dread Delusion developer Lovely Hellscape's new turn-based RPG and I want to play the full game immediately already.

preview by Josh Torres on 04 September, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D sprinkles in some new goodies but feels largely the same, but that's a good thing
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D sprinkles in some new goodies but feels largely the same, but that's a good thing

We got some time with Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D while at PAX West, and it successfully carries on the legacy of last year's Dragon Quest III while introducing some new features and even a new playable character in this conclusion to the Erdrick Saga.

preview by Scott White on 04 September, 2025

Octopath Traveler 0 feels like a great console RPG but the large party size has me a little concerned
Octopath Traveler 0 feels like a great console RPG but the large party size has me a little concerned

Despite being based on a mobile game, Octopath Traveler 0 feels just as much like a console-specific Octopath as any of the others, but after trying a demo, some changes have me a little concerned about some aspects of this latest adventure.

preview by Scott White on 03 September, 2025

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles' new voice acting makes it feel like a whole new game
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles' new voice acting makes it feel like a whole new game

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles proves just how much of an impact a voice acting can bring to a game. Here is our preview from PAX West.

preview by Scott White on 03 September, 2025

NIS America had a playable demo build of R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos running on a PS5 at PAX West 2025
NIS America had a playable demo build of R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos running on a PS5 at PAX West 2025

A first hands-on at the long-awaited remake of the R-Type Tactics games running on Unreal Engine 5.

preview by Josh Torres on 02 September, 2025

Hands-on with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition & Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Handheld
Hands-on with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition & Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Handheld

There were several 3rd party RPGs running on the Switch 2 at PAX West 2025, and we got to check them all out including Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and Borderlands 4.

preview by Josh Torres on 01 September, 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to fully real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to fully real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics

A brief hands-on with the new installment of the Pokemon Legends had me test out how its new battle system and it left me a lot more intrigued in how the full game is going to shape up.

preview by Josh Torres on 31 August, 2025

The Lonesome Guild blends puzzles and bonding in an action RPG package that feels right at home on handhelds
The Lonesome Guild blends puzzles and bonding in an action RPG package that feels right at home on handhelds

Don't Nod and Tiny Bull Studios' top-down action RPG blends in puzzles and bonding in a colorful package that is a great fit for portable play.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 28 August, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 has quickly jumped from a passing interest to one of my most anticipated games left in 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 has quickly jumped from a passing interest to one of my most anticipated games left in 2025

RPG Site had a chance to check out a demo for Obsidian's upcoming Outer Worlds 2, which looks to improve over its predecessor in every way, and leaving us very impressed.

preview by Scott White on 27 August, 2025

Titan Quest II's  promising Early Access launch has me eager for more
Titan Quest II's promising Early Access launch has me eager for more

We smash crabs, birds, and fish people in the Early Access release of Titan Quest II, in this brand new Roman-inspired ARPG sequel. Here is what we think so far.

preview by Scott White on 26 August, 2025

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the type of remake I'd never dared to hope for
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the type of remake I'd never dared to hope for

Years of Falcom honing their new engine and mocap experience has culminated in a remake of Trails in the Sky that feels like it shouldn't exist

preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025

Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

After over a decade of console-only development, Falcom returns to PC development without missing a beat

preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025

The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it
The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Europe's Vampire RPG is sporting a gameplay loop that's left me intrigued.

preview by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions

After several hours with Bandai Namco and Brownies upcoming release, it's clear they've got something special on their hands

preview by James Galizio on 18 August, 2025

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is shaping up to be great and is surprisingly good on Steam Deck so far
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is shaping up to be great and is surprisingly good on Steam Deck so far

Even over a month before launch, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is already great on Steam Deck so far. Our thoughts on the PC version and more.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 05 August, 2025

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D

Instead of a turn-based RPG, Creative Studio 5 and Claytechworks are tackling something more akin to a 2D Legend of Zelda

preview by James Galizio on 01 August, 2025

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Handheld Preview – Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, & Steam Deck Impressions
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Handheld Preview – Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, & Steam Deck Impressions

Ahead of its launch in a few weeks, we've played the opening hours of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, & Steam Deck. Here's what we think so far.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 30 July, 2025

BitSummit 2025 RPG Roundup
BitSummit 2025 RPG Roundup

A collection of hands-on previews of indie developed RPGs, all showcased at BitSummit 2025.

preview by Junior Miyai on 20 July, 2025

Varlet isn't just an RPG about your self-discovery, but Furyu's as well
Varlet isn't just an RPG about your self-discovery, but Furyu's as well

With Varlet, Furyu will no longer rely on other companies to market and release their games outside of Japan

preview by James Galizio on 12 July, 2025

Nioh 3 Alpha Demo impressions - New combat style, open field map, and lore predictions
Nioh 3 Alpha Demo impressions - New combat style, open field map, and lore predictions

Team Ninja returns to Sengoku-era Japan again after a short trip to Three Kingdoms-era China, and there are several features they brought from the latter.

preview by Kite Stenbuck on 20 June, 2025

Branching Path: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion has a card game and four other big changes for the mech sequel
Branching Path: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion has a card game and four other big changes for the mech sequel

Daemon X Machina looks to deliver a much grander and expansive experience over its predecessor. Here are five significant additions and changes that players can look forward to.

preview by Scott White on 18 June, 2025

Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately
Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately

One of the biggest surprises at this year's Summer Game Fest was playing the newest Digimon Story game because I was not prepared for how charming and fun it was.

preview by Josh Torres on 18 June, 2025

Ratatan is exactly what I didn't know I wanted from a Patapon successor - hands-on
Ratatan is exactly what I didn't know I wanted from a Patapon successor - hands-on

Ratata Arts crowdfunded spiritual successor to Patapon has got the sauce.

preview by James Galizio on 16 June, 2025

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