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Ori Devs Explain Why They're Not Making A Third Game (For Now)

Moon Studios is launching a new action RPG called No Rest for the Wicked on April 19, departing from the Ori series.

Moon Studios felt that the Ori series' story was complete after the sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. [ more ]

GameSpot

Ori 3 Isn't In The Works, At Least Not Yet

Moon Studios pivoting to action-RPG genre with No Rest for the Wicked due to Ori's story being complete.

Moon Studios CEO has ideas for Ori 3, but the team is focused on No Rest for the Wicked currently. [ more ]

GameSpot

Ori Dev's No Rest For The Wicked Hits Steam Early Access April 18

No Rest For The Wicked comes to Steam Early Access with a unique combat and class system.

The game offers a customizable hub city and multiplayer support in updates. [ more ]

Polygon

Dragon's Dogma 2's combat is sloppy and unrefined - on purpose

The combat system in Dragon's Dogma 2 lacks sophistication and player input.

The game challenges traditional genre assumptions, pushing back on player expectations. [ more ]

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Steam Deck Review (in Progress) - Amazing RPG, but Play It Elsewhere Right Now

Dragon's Dogma 2 offers an expanded and immersive experience while staying true to the original vision.

Players need to invest time understanding the game's systems such as day-night cycle, combat, Pawn system, and equipment. [ more ]

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Save Big On Dragon's Dogma 2 PC Preorders, And Get A Free Game

Dragon's Dogma 2 launches on March 22 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Fanatical offers discounted prices for Dragon's Dogma 2 standard and deluxe editions, including preorder bonuses and a free game. [ more ]

Kotaku

Visions of Mana Feels Like A Vintage RPG-For Better And Worse

Visions of Mana has a storybook quality with charming visuals reminiscent of 3D animated movies like Dragon Quest.

Visions of Mana is an action-RPG, breaking the misconception that Mana games are turn-based. [ more ]

Kotaku

Everything We Know About Square Enix's Visions Of Mana

Visions of Mana, the upcoming action RPG in the Mana series, is set to launch later this year.

The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox Series X/S, with the possibility of coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.

The gameplay features action-heavy combat with a focus on hack-and-slash gameplay and magical abilities, including aerial combat. [ more ]

GameSpot

Visions Of Mana Coming Summer 2024, Features An Adorable Rideable Puppy

Visions of Mana is an upcoming action-RPG detailed by Square Enix during the Xbox Developer Direct.

The game features a cute dog-like creature as a rideable mount and emphasizes air juggles in combat. [ more ]

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Life Is Strange Dev Announces New Focus On These Specific Genres

Don't Nod focuses on action-RPGs, action-adventure, and narrative games

Plans for a balance between publishing own IP and games from other studios [ more ]

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Sand Land Preview

Sand Land is an upcoming action RPG based on Akira Toriyama's manga.

The game adds new content to the original story with characters like Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and Thief. [ more ]

GameSpot

Lies Of P Drops To Lowest Price Yet For PS5 And Xbox Series X

Lies of P is on sale for $45 at Amazon and Best Buy, offering tough-as-nails action-RPG gameplay with a unique take on classic literature.

The game is set in an apocalyptic city called Krat, featuring Pinocchio battling homicidal puppets with clever combat mechanics and a mix of classic fairy tales. [ more ]

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Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin Lead the Biggest Game Releases of March

March 2024 is packed with major video game releases across various platforms.

Rise of the Ronin, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Hi-Fi Rush are some of the highly anticipated games coming out in March. [ more ]

GameSpot

Rise Of The Ronin Gets Cinematic Launch Trailer

Rise of the Ronin cinematic trailer showcases the bond between the protagonist and their Blade Twin.

The game offers customizable characters, Veiled Edge and Blade Twin, set in 19th century Japan amidst historical events. [ more ]

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Vindictus: Defying Fate is an upcoming action RPG from Nexon coming to PC and consoles.

Vindictus: Defying Fate is a new action RPG set in a fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology.

The game features a variety of distinct characters with unique abilities, combat styles, and outfit customization options. [ more ]

GameSpot

Review Roundup For Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

FF7 Rebirth receiving praise for action and open-world locations

Mixed reviews on narrative and combat balance [ more ]

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New Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn trailer arrives to remind everyone it's coming to Game Pass and still looks great

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn gameplay trailer released, leading to anticipation for extended gameplay reveal in March.

Game promises a mix of challenging action RPG elements, updated scoring system, and narrative integration. [ more ]

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Diablo 4 rival Last Epoch is finally out - but was it worth the wait?

Last Epoch releasing after 5 years in Early Access to challenge top ARPGs like Diablo 4 and Path of Exile.

Last Epoch positioned in a favorable environment with stagnant ARPG genre, offering a blend of classic and modern game elements. [ more ]

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Five reasons why YOU should care about PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin (even if you're scared of soulslikes)

Rise of the Ronin may be appealing to those who dislike souls-likes

The game offers a less punishing experience and incorporates elements from other popular games [ more ]

Polygon

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden beginners tips before starting

Pick up everything you find as it will be useful for gear upgrades and rituals.

Choose the right ritual for the task at hand, with each ritual having a different use case. [ more ]

Toucharcade

'Kingdom: The Blood' Pre-Order, New Trailer, and PC Demo Now Available, March 5th Release Date Listed

Kingdom: The Blood is an action RPG based on the Netflix series Kingdom set in an alternate timeline during the Korean Joseon Dynasty.

The game features zombie slaying and revolves around the premise of using an herb to create an army of undead soldiers. [ more ]

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink review: a visually elegant but limited action RPG

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a streamlined action RPG that emphasizes fun and immediate gameplay.

The main story mode is enjoyable as a standalone experience with less grinding and more focus on action-melee adventure. [ more ]

GameSpot

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Collector's Edition Restocked At Amazon

Granblue Fantasy: Relink launched on PS5, PS4, and PC this week.

The collector's edition and deluxe edition of Granblue Fantasy: Relink are in high demand and could sell out soon. [ more ]

Toucharcade

Steam Deck Weekly: Granblue Fantasy Relink Review, MGS 2&3 Get Verified, Day of the Devs News, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Gameplay, and More

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a highly anticipated game that has been released on multiple platforms including PS5 and Steam Deck.

The reviewer is impressed with the performance of Granblue Fantasy: Relink on both the Steam Deck and PS5 platforms. [ more ]

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