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Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year. What does it mean to you?

Dungeons & Dragons has evolved over 50 years, impacting pop culture and media.

Hasbro CEO: Time to Give AI a Seat at the D&D Game Table | Entrepreneur

Hasbro is integrating AI not only in game development but also enhancing gameplay experiences for players, particularly in role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.

Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic players in social interactions

Dungeons & Dragons enhances social connections for people with autism, providing confidence and a sense of belonging through cooperative gameplay.

Have a D&D fan, player, or DM you're shopping for? Here are the best gift ideas

Dungeons & Dragons boasts increasing popularity with diverse gift options for fans at every experience level.

How Weapon Mastery works in Dungeons & Dragons 5e 2024

Weapon Mastery enhances weapon attacks in D&D 2024, providing tactical options and additional effects for characters with the feature.

Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year. What does it mean to you?

Dungeons & Dragons has evolved over 50 years, impacting pop culture and media.

Hasbro CEO: Time to Give AI a Seat at the D&D Game Table | Entrepreneur

Hasbro is integrating AI not only in game development but also enhancing gameplay experiences for players, particularly in role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.

Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic players in social interactions

Dungeons & Dragons enhances social connections for people with autism, providing confidence and a sense of belonging through cooperative gameplay.

Have a D&D fan, player, or DM you're shopping for? Here are the best gift ideas

Dungeons & Dragons boasts increasing popularity with diverse gift options for fans at every experience level.

How Weapon Mastery works in Dungeons & Dragons 5e 2024

Weapon Mastery enhances weapon attacks in D&D 2024, providing tactical options and additional effects for characters with the feature.
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#dragon-age-the-veilguard

You need an RPG to get through this year

November presents an ideal opportunity for gamers to explore new RPG titles amidst seasonal transitions.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Lucanis Romance Guide

Early recruitment of Lucanis is crucial for successful romance in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

You need an RPG to get through this year

November presents an ideal opportunity for gamers to explore new RPG titles amidst seasonal transitions.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Lucanis Romance Guide

Early recruitment of Lucanis is crucial for successful romance in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
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#gaming

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the friend group simulator we've been waiting for

Dragon Age: The Veilguard revitalizes the classic BioWare experience of friendship, adventure, and choice-based storytelling with a quirky ensemble of characters.

The Dragon Quest 3 remake delivers classic RPG comfort food with an 'HD-2D' sheen

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake successfully modernizes a classic while retaining its core appeal and gameplay simplicity.

The 7 Best Scary RPGs To Play During Halloween

RPGs can deliver intense horror experiences through expansive narratives and player choice.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the friend group simulator we've been waiting for

Dragon Age: The Veilguard revitalizes the classic BioWare experience of friendship, adventure, and choice-based storytelling with a quirky ensemble of characters.

The Dragon Quest 3 remake delivers classic RPG comfort food with an 'HD-2D' sheen

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake successfully modernizes a classic while retaining its core appeal and gameplay simplicity.

The 7 Best Scary RPGs To Play During Halloween

RPGs can deliver intense horror experiences through expansive narratives and player choice.
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#trans-representation

How role-playing a trans or nonbinary Rook works in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The game allows players to define their Rook's identity as trans or nonbinary through engaging role-play elements.

Why the Dragon Age: The Veilguard team designed its trans-inclusive storylines

Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers enriched role-playing for gender-diverse characters, enhancing player representation and authenticity.

How role-playing a trans or nonbinary Rook works in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The game allows players to define their Rook's identity as trans or nonbinary through engaging role-play elements.

Why the Dragon Age: The Veilguard team designed its trans-inclusive storylines

Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers enriched role-playing for gender-diverse characters, enhancing player representation and authenticity.
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#dragon-age

There's Lots To Be Said About Dragon Age: The Veilguard, But Did We Enjoy It?

BioWare's new game Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers unique storytelling through its non-conformist approach to canon and character relationships.

It's worth tweaking Dragon Age: The Veilguard's combat options

The Veilguard enhances Dragon Age combat through customized difficulty settings, making the experience engaging and tailored for player enjoyment.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Should You Help Minrathous Or Treviso?

Choices in Dragon Age: The Veilguard significantly affect gameplay elements such as city layout, quests, and character relationships.

Making my old Dragon Age character in Veilguard hit me where I didn't expect

Dragon Age: The Veilguard allows players to reconnect with their past characters, emphasizing the ongoing stories beyond the main quest.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Companion Hero Of The Veilguard Guide

Complete companion story arcs for Hero of the Veilguard status in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

All companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and how to recruit them

Maintaining relationships with companions is essential for survival and skill development in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

There's Lots To Be Said About Dragon Age: The Veilguard, But Did We Enjoy It?

BioWare's new game Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers unique storytelling through its non-conformist approach to canon and character relationships.

It's worth tweaking Dragon Age: The Veilguard's combat options

The Veilguard enhances Dragon Age combat through customized difficulty settings, making the experience engaging and tailored for player enjoyment.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Should You Help Minrathous Or Treviso?

Choices in Dragon Age: The Veilguard significantly affect gameplay elements such as city layout, quests, and character relationships.

Making my old Dragon Age character in Veilguard hit me where I didn't expect

Dragon Age: The Veilguard allows players to reconnect with their past characters, emphasizing the ongoing stories beyond the main quest.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Companion Hero Of The Veilguard Guide

Complete companion story arcs for Hero of the Veilguard status in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

All companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and how to recruit them

Maintaining relationships with companions is essential for survival and skill development in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
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#nintendo-switch

The First Original Mario Bros. RPG in 9 Years Has One Glaring Flaw

Mario and Luigi: Brothership introduces unique team dynamics with 'bro moves', enhancing gameplay but reverts to traditional tropes with Princess Peach's role.

Instead Of The Switch 2, Nintendo's Big October Surprise Is A Xenoblade Chronicles X Port

Xenoblade Chronicles X is being ported to Switch, releasing March 20, 2025, after being exclusive to Wii U for nearly a decade.

Persona, Star Ocean, And Final Fantasy Developers Discuss The Trend Of Remaking Classic RPGs

Remakes of classic role-playing games have become more common in recent years.
Remakes serve as a way for developers to research new platforms and technologies while giving players a chance to experience the original game on a modern platform.

The First Original Mario Bros. RPG in 9 Years Has One Glaring Flaw

Mario and Luigi: Brothership introduces unique team dynamics with 'bro moves', enhancing gameplay but reverts to traditional tropes with Princess Peach's role.

Instead Of The Switch 2, Nintendo's Big October Surprise Is A Xenoblade Chronicles X Port

Xenoblade Chronicles X is being ported to Switch, releasing March 20, 2025, after being exclusive to Wii U for nearly a decade.

Persona, Star Ocean, And Final Fantasy Developers Discuss The Trend Of Remaking Classic RPGs

Remakes of classic role-playing games have become more common in recent years.
Remakes serve as a way for developers to research new platforms and technologies while giving players a chance to experience the original game on a modern platform.
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#video-games

Exuberant Video Game Menus Designed With da Vinci in Mind

Atlus transforms video game menus into artistic experiences, emphasizing aesthetics alongside functionality.

15 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi RPG Nearly Shipped With a Fatal Flaw

Borderlands redefined the shooter genre by blending it with role-playing elements, creating a revolutionary gaming experience since its release in 2009.

Tactical Breach Wizards Review - Breach And Cast

Tactical Breach Wizards combines magical abilities and military intrigue in a fun, tongue-in-cheek narrative with strategic gameplay and engaging character interactions.

Exuberant Video Game Menus Designed With da Vinci in Mind

Atlus transforms video game menus into artistic experiences, emphasizing aesthetics alongside functionality.

15 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi RPG Nearly Shipped With a Fatal Flaw

Borderlands redefined the shooter genre by blending it with role-playing elements, creating a revolutionary gaming experience since its release in 2009.

Tactical Breach Wizards Review - Breach And Cast

Tactical Breach Wizards combines magical abilities and military intrigue in a fun, tongue-in-cheek narrative with strategic gameplay and engaging character interactions.
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Grand Theft Hamlet, which mixes Shakespeare with GTA Online , is coming to streaming

Grand Theft Auto Online fosters creativity, allowing artists like Grylls and Crane to create unique adaptations, such as a film version of Hamlet.
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Daggerheart, a new Critical Role game, feels more complicated than D&D - in a good way

Daggerheart introduces an engaging 2d12 system that enhances gameplay and character creation, promising strategic depth for tabletop role-playing enthusiasts.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Team Comps - Best Archetype Party Compositions

The Archetype job system in ReFantazio allows flexible character swapping, enhancing tactical options based on enemy weaknesses and player preferences.

Daggerheart, a new Critical Role game, feels more complicated than D&D - in a good way

Daggerheart introduces an engaging 2d12 system that enhances gameplay and character creation, promising strategic depth for tabletop role-playing enthusiasts.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Team Comps - Best Archetype Party Compositions

The Archetype job system in ReFantazio allows flexible character swapping, enhancing tactical options based on enemy weaknesses and player preferences.
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Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Has Added Runewords, And They're Game-Changers

Runewords add customizable buffs and skills to equipment in Diablo IV.
They consist of Runes of Ritual and Runes of Invocation, requiring two sockets.

The Benefit And Folly of AI in Education: Navigating Ethical Challenges and Cognitive Development | HackerNoon

AI conversational agents for children risk exposing them to inappropriate content despite being designed for educational purposes.

5 Years Ago, Nintendo's Weirdest Zelda Game Got the Remake It Deserved

The Legend of Zelda series revolutionized role-playing games, blending storytelling and immersive worlds, beginning with its original 2D format.

As other TTRPG pubs keep self-sabotaging, Free League is running away with it

Free League Publishing continues to thrive by focusing on supporting existing game lines rather than expanding into new franchises.

Visions Of Mana: The Kotaku Review

The Mana series uniquely celebrates the positive aspects of religion and mythology in gaming, contrasting with other Square Enix narratives that depict conflicts with oppressive divine beings.

The slickest superhero RPG I've ever seen is on sale for $20

Spectaculars simplifies superhero RPGs by emphasizing fast-paced action and collaborative world-building, making it an ideal choice for casual gameplay.

Lost Records Bloom & Rage Trailer | Gamescom 2024

Lost Records is a narrative-driven game focusing on character relationships and player choices.

The first Discworld RPG in nearly three decades is on the way from Modiphius

Terry Pratchett's Discworld series is beloved but hasn't been widely adapted into role-playing games.
Modiphius Entertainment is developing a Discworld tabletop RPG and board games slated for release through a Kickstarter campaign.
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