RPG

RPG, also known as Role Playing Game, is a genre of video game or fiction in which players take on the role of a character in a given setting.

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7 Best RPGs By Bandai Namco, Ranked

Bandai Namco isn't necessarily known for its RPGs, but it's had a number of sleeper hits and a few games that have become all-time classics.

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8 Important RPGs That Were Big Inspirations For Oblivion

Before Oblivion could run, several major RPGs had to walk, and likely served as a blueprint of inspiration for Bethesda's fourth Elder Scrolls entry.

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The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign Being Big Hits Could Open Up a Pandora’s Box

The potential success of The Duskbloods and Elden Ring Nightreign could prove to be a double-edged sword for fans of FromSoftware.

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Dungeons & Dragons 5e's Wizard Subclasses Stand at a Crossroads

With a revision to 5e just around the corner, Dungeons and Dragons must decide: refresh the classic wizard schools or conjure up bold new subclasses.

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RPGs Influenced by The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion

Oblivion is a highly influential game; here is a list of RPGs that incorporate many of its mechanics and structure.

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Starfield 2 May Be Better Off Not Actually Being 'Starfield 2’

A second Starfield could surpass the original game, but only if it's willing to reimagine what being ‘Starfield’ actually means.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Where to Find the Mad Stonemason's Treasure

Players can learn how to find the Mad Stonemason’s treasure in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with this complete guide.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Italian Job Walkthrough

Learn how to navigate the Italian Job quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and pull off one of the most ambitious heists in the game.

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8 PS5 RPGs With The Best Optional Content, Ranked
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These incredible RPGs on the PlayStation 5 have stellar main storylines, sure, but they're also bursting with the best optional content in the genre.

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Why Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Are Being Called a ‘Barbenheimer’ Moment

The adjacent launches of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are being compared to Barbenheimer by some fans.

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Oblivion Remastered is Following in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black's Footsteps

Bethesda's newly released remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion has a lot of surprising parallels with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black.

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Dungeons and Dragons: The Pros and Cons of Multiclassing Explained

Multiclassing can give some of the most powerful Dungeons and Dragons builds, but it also comes with its drawbacks that need to be considered.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - The Lion's Den Quest Guide

Solve Chertan's murder and infiltrate the enemy camp with this complete guide to The Lion's Den quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

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8 Best RPGs With Dynamic Player Progression

These RPGs will provide players with the tools they need to experience an immersive, dynamic progression as they upgrade and enhance their character.

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8 Best JRPGs Of The 90s, Ranked

Between the Game Boy and the PS1, the 90s were a golden age for RPGs, and these were some of the era's best examples of the genre.

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RPGs Where the Villain is a More Interesting Character Than the Hero

With their dark backstories and complex motivations, sometimes the antagonist becomes the most interesting character in a game.

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6 Best RPGs You've Probably Never Heard Of

While there are many well known and beloved RPGs, there are quite a few lesser known games in the same genre.

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The Best RPGs Where You Start Off Powerful

For impatient players, some RPGs let you skip the endless grind by giving you power as soon as you press start. Here are some of the best.

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Why Dungeons and Dragons Should Revive 4th Edition's Warlord Class

Dungeons and Dragons Fourth Edition's Warlord is one of the more interesting Martial Classes in the franchise because of its unique features.

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7 RPGs That Are Better On The Second Playthrough

Although the first playthrough of these beloved RPGs can often be memorable, it's on the subsequent playthrough where they tend to shine.