4.3.2026 What I Learnt by Failing at Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode Roleplaying (and losing at) Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode is an excellent way to help you get over your main character syndrome! #BaldursGate3 #LarianStudios #Permadeath Features
17.1.2026 Expedition 33’s potentially problematic player power progression I am going to complain about difficulty balancing and being overpowered for roughly 1000 words. No story spoilers included. Game-related media
7.1.2026 A Revitalization of the Timeless Classic – NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... A reintroduction to the original for both old and new players – NieR Replicant offers a dark fantasy for lovers of well-crafted, impactful stories and old-fashioned role-playing games. #nier #rpg #darkfantasy Game Reviews
4.4.2025 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II – A Sequel Worthy of a Knight KCD II delivers a living, breathing medieval roleplaying game to its players. #RPG, #kingdomcome, #openworld Game Reviews
27.3.2025 Reviewing Elden Ring amidst Elden Ring Nightreign hype Elden Ring Nightreign is coming soon, so now might be a great time to take a another look at Elden Ring and its DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree Game Reviews
25.1.2025 The open world may have a design paradox What is an open world? The discussion in this article may lead to a design dilemma: freedom and difficulty of design. Features
19.1.2025 How do you want to do this? – A look into the therapeutic uses of role-playing games Can playing RPGs contribute positively to your wellbeing? A recent study aims to find out how RPGs are being used in therapeutic practises and what results they've yielded thus far. #MentalHealth #RPG Game Research Highlights
8.12.2024 A Classic Tale Unfolds from a Twenty-Year Console – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review In an age filled with remasters and rehashing old ideas, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door still feels fresh. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the series, this GameCube classic definitely warrants a place in your library. #Mario #Nintendo #Remaster #RPG Game Reviews
2.12.2024 Toca Boca World - A Whole New Level of Dollhouse Bringing the magic of pretend play into the #digital age, #TocaBocaWorld creates a kid-centered universe where imagination is the only limit. #simulation #education Game Reviews
22.11.2024 Why should anyone pick up an old game like Skyrim in 2024? Skyrim was originally released in 2011, but the Special Edition elevates the #OpenWorld #RPG to a new level. To answer the title question; because #Skyrim is that good. Game Reviews
11.3.2024 Drawing your map to victory - A Cartographers review A casual yet unique take on role-playing boardgame of an uncharted territory. Game Reviews
3.3.2024 Moving From Gratuitous Violence To Diplomacy Could games be used as systems for a more ethical narrative instead of always opting for violence? Features
29.1.2024 Trading Mostly Bullets - A Review of Warhammer 40 000: Rogue Trader Turn-based combat in a grim, sci-fi future where genocide has become second nature. Game Reviews
16.12.2023 "The wonder is not that the field of stars is so vast, but that we have measured it": Review of Starfield Bethesda’s most ambitious RPG to date, Starfield leaves you either cold or desperately yearning for more – no in between. Game Reviews
7.12.2023 Game with “complex role-playing stuff” left out - A review of Munchkin Strategize your way to victory by defeating monsters and backstabbing your friends. Game Reviews
3.12.2023 Thanks a lot, Tolkien: Stereotypes and Identity Construction in CRPG’s How does identity construction work in digital games and what can we learn from it through studying character creators? Game Research Highlights
27.11.2023 Great stuff, no strings attached – Lies of P review Lies Of P offers a Soulslike spin on the tale of Pinocchio, combining tough-but-fair combat with grim fairytale atmosphere. For a studio’s debut game, it miraculously feels like a true spiritual successor to FromSoftware’s legendary games. Game Reviews
21.11.2023 If you've got time, this game will take it - Genshin Impact Stunning visuals, puzzles and diverse enemies with over a hundred hours' worth of quests – something for everyone Game Reviews
17.11.2023 Dungeons & Tentacles: Roleplaying as a parasitic host – Baldur’s Gate 3 Shape your destiny in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, combining dynamic turn-based combat with a captivating, branching narrative to uncover the true extent of your deadly parasitic infestation. Game Reviews
13.12.2022 Highlight of “Role-Playing Games and Well-Being” by Kerttu Lehto (2021) Impacts of role play games (RPGs) in the study of well being is undeniable. Game Research Highlights
14.11.2022 Discovery of self through roleplay How can RPGs and LARP help trans people to explore and develop their identity? Josephine Baird's research of self-expression, exploration and embodiment investigates this question. Game Research Highlights
9.11.2022 Roadwarden - "If you go down into woods today..." Roadwarden sets you off on a mission to northern wilderness in this visual-novel style fantasy RPG that, aside from couple of stylistic hiccups, manages to weave a fascinating world for fans of the genre to visit. Game Reviews
23.5.2022 Cross the Rubicon and become imperator in Expeditions: Rome The third game in the Expeditions series, Expeditions: Rome offers an exciting mix of role-playing and turn-based strategic combat. Game Reviews
25.3.2022 A Wondrous and Deadly World - Elden Ring Elden Ring earns its place among the Souls games with flying colors thanks to its open-ended nature, wonderful exploration, and meaty combat. Game Reviews
