Square Enix Talks Dragon Quest VII Reimagined & Remaking a Classic (Exclusive)

I just got to talk to Ichikawa and play Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and wow, it’s clear they didn’t just remaster it – they really thought about how to make it better. It looks fantastic with all the updates, but it’s more than that. The way the game unfolds feels really smart, and they’ve clearly put a lot of work into making the story richer. As someone who loved the original, it still feels like Dragon Quest, with all that classic charm, but it’s also so welcoming for anyone new to the series. It’s like they carefully crafted it for both longtime fans and fresh players!

17 Years Ago Today, Battlestar Galactica Confirmed Its Most Tragic Character With This Masterpiece Episode

A fourth-season episode of Battlestar Galactica strongly suggests that Felix Gaeta (played by Alessandro Juliani) is the show’s most tragic character. The episode, titled “Blood on the Scales,” depicts Gaeta’s unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Adama and Tigh, ultimately leading to his execution. Airing in 2009, it portrays his descent from a hopeful individual into someone corrupted by the pressures of war, solidifying his place as a particularly heartbreaking figure in the series.

10 Years on, A Netflix Sci-Fi Masterpiece is Returning with A New Release

As a big sci-fi fan, I’ve really enjoyed Black Mirror since it first came out, especially some of those incredible episodes. It’s cool to see the show expanding beyond the screen – like a lot of other modern sci-fi series, it’s getting a comic book adaptation! We already saw the “USS Callister” comic launch on Kickstarter, and now Twisted Comics is bringing “San Junipero” to life in comic form on February 24th. The best part? It’s already fully funded and almost finished, which is fantastic news for fans like me!

Ghost of Yōtei Has Sold More Copies Than Ghost of Tsushima in its Launch Period

As a big fan, I was so excited to hear that Ghost of Yōtei did incredibly well after its release in October! Apparently, it sold even better than their last big game in the same timeframe and really helped their financial results this quarter. Plus, it’s awesome that games like Helldivers 2 and MLB The Show continue to bring in steady revenue – it means they can keep supporting those games and making even more!

Crimson Desert May Not Be for Everyone, and That’s Perfectly Fine

You might expect me to be excited about Crimson Desert, and I likely will be, but I’m not quite there yet – mostly because I haven’t actually played it! Still, everything I’ve seen suggests it’s exactly the kind of open-world fantasy action RPG I’ve been hoping for. I’m not necessarily looking for a game with mechs or a giant robot dragon boss. While I’d happily accept either, I’m really hoping for a game that doesn’t overwhelm me with too many combat options – things like hand-to-hand fighting, grappling, swords, magic, and everything in between.

Borderlands 4’s Bounty Pack 2 is Out on February 27, Story Pack 1 in March

Later this month, along with the release of Bounty Pack 2, a big update to Borderlands 4 will introduce a brand-new, top-tier loot rarity called Pearlescent. This gear is even better than Legendary items and will be available to all players, no matter which downloadable content they own. Players who purchase Bounty Pack 2 will also receive exclusive Pearlescent gear.

Every Significant Innovation In Role-Playing Games

Early role-playing games (RPGs) drew heavy inspiration from the popular tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons. In 1975, Rusty Rutherford created one of the first RPGs, pedit5 (also known as The Dungeon), on his school computer – the name came from the game’s filename. Though it only featured a single level, pedit5 is considered the first “dungeon crawler” and included randomly generated monsters and treasure. Players could use spells or weapons and save their progress. Another early game, dnd, was similar, but it’s notable for featuring the first boss character in an RPG and a simple quest. These games, with their limited graphics, laid the groundwork for the RPG genre.