While Final Fantasy is often thought of as the game that introduced RPGs to North America, the truth is that another title did so first. The Legend of Zelda might not be a classic JRPG, but most of the Action-RPG genre owes a huge debt to the game. From overworlds filled with dungeons to the reliance on tools to open up new areas of the map, there are few third-person games that don't crib something from the … [Read more...] about RPG Legends: Link and Zelda
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Virtual Reality Games for PC in 2018
VR is slowly approaching the point where it can't be dismissed as just a novelty. There are some truly fantastic games being released now, even though most of them do have a standard PC counterpart. If you really want to get the most out of those games, though, the headset is the way to go.We've collected a few examples of the best VR games currently on the market, games that leverage the technology in a way that … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Games for PC in 2018
New Video Games for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch in April 2018
It's a good time to be a gamer. We wanted to take a quick look at all the great video games coming out this month for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch.If you like RPG, shooters, or other types of games, there's sure to be something on that will get you excited. From the new Frostpunk for the PC to God of War for PS4, there's a lot to look forward to in April 2018 when it comes to gaming.Whether … [Read more...] about New Video Games for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch in April 2018
Nintendo Switch RPG Games List 2018
Nintendo's got a bit of a weird reputation in the world of RPGs. If you got into gaming in recent generations, you probably don't think much of the company's output. While they might have had a few good JRPGs that American gamers had to import here or there, it's mostly been a company that's skated by on handheld releases like Pokemon, The World Ends With You, or Monster Hunter. It's not exactly a company that's … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch RPG Games List 2018
Ten XBox One RPG Games Out Now in 2018
It's hard to say that the XBox has always been a great place for RPG fans. The original system had a few stellar exclusives like Knights of the Old Republic, of course, and Mass Effect originated on the 360.Outside of a few BioWare releases and a handful of interesting JRPGs, though, the system seemed to be more than content to run on shooters and action games. The XBox One, though, has always felt different. … [Read more...] about Ten XBox One RPG Games Out Now in 2018
RPG Legends: Fallout
Some of the greatest CRPGs were built from the bones of table top games. One series, though, managed to blaze its own trail. Sure, Fallout has its roots on the table and borrows liberally from earlier games, but it's become something of its own. This game series is nothing short of a phenomenon, a series that has managed to entrance players over the course of over twenty years. A History of Fallout Fallout is a … [Read more...] about RPG Legends: Fallout
Cheat codes in video games?
There are few things more divisive in the gaming community than the use of cheats. When it comes to multiplayer games, almost everyone agrees that cheating is bad. If you're playing a single player game, though, everything gets a bit tougher to discuss. After all, it comes down to a discussion of why people play games and what they get out of the experience.Regardless of what players think about cheats, they've … [Read more...] about Cheat codes in video games?
Dragon Quest Game Series History
Learn more about the history of the Dragon Quest series of video games in our overview of this classic role playing game.There is a great divide in the world of console RPGs. It's not just a matter of combat systems or story presentation, but rather a very real divide between the East and West. Gamers in North America can probably list a small handful of RPG titles by heart, following those titles over the … [Read more...] about Dragon Quest Game Series History
Marvel Heroes Omega MMORPG
Marvel has never had a fantastic amount of luck with its video game properties. Most of what it put out prior to 2010 was largely in the realm of rushed tie-in products, with one or two games that really rose to the level of adequate. Things did, however, start to change once Marvel got serious about its movie properties and how they appealed to gamers.While many of these games were still hit or miss, it started … [Read more...] about Marvel Heroes Omega MMORPG
Fun Real-time strategy (RTS) Games
Video games allow players a chance to take basic gaming concepts and expand them out to their natural conclusions. Gamers have been playing at war from the earliest days of the PC, taking the games they loved on the tabletop and finding new ways to interact with those same mechanics. When it comes to war, the obvious solution was to put pieces in motion. Instead of taking turns, players would be able to guide units … [Read more...] about Fun Real-time strategy (RTS) Games