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DeathSpank sequel announced
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DeathSpank sequel announced

Electronic Arts has announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, the follow-up to the last month's downloadable action RPG DeathSpank.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010

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Game review: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Gaming

Game review: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

If you are a big fan of the JRPG genre, there is a lot to like about Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key and what it offers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2023
Game review: The DioField Chronicle
Gaming

Game review: The DioField Chronicle

The DioField Chronicle brings a fresh twist to the JRPG genre with its RTS-style combat. Find out more in our review.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Game review: Saints Row (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Saints Row (PC)

The Saints are back in this reboot/prequel, of the over-the-top open-world crime series simply titled Saints Row.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022
Game review: Disgaea 6 Complete
Gaming

Game review: Disgaea 6 Complete

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny originally came out in 2021, and more than a year later, the game has now been re-released.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Game review: Pokemon Shining Pearl
Gaming

Game review: Pokemon Shining Pearl

Nintendo's remake of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl for the Switch stays faithful to the original, but leaves out new features.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Game review: Tales of Arise (PS4 and PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Tales of Arise (PS4 and PS5)

Bandai Namco's 'Tales of Arise' is an enjoyable JRPG that shines on both the PS4 and PS5 consoles with its beautiful visuals and engaging combat system.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Game review: Cris Tales
Gaming

Game review: Cris Tales

There have been many modern JRPGs released over the years, although the more recent ones are different from the games of the past.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC)

Capcom's much-loved Monster Hunter series gets another spin-off title with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Game review: Fallen Legion Revenants (PS4)
Gaming

Game review: Fallen Legion Revenants (PS4)

Fallen Legion Revenants is a new JRPG that utilises the old-school turn-based system that will please older RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Gaming

Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

Even when I played/reviewed Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on a PS4 Pro on a 4K television, I failed to see many differences in the graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
Game review: Kill large monsters in God Eater 3
Gaming

Game review: Kill large monsters in God Eater 3

God Eater 3's map size resembles that of a Dynasty Warriors game because there are linear paths and the areas you explore are usually very small.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
Prepare to hunt down a God in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Gaming

Prepare to hunt down a God in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Independent games publisher Versus Evil announced its partnership with Obsidian Entertainment to publish Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
The Elder Scrolls Online finally arrives on the new-gen consoles
Gaming

The Elder Scrolls Online finally arrives on the new-gen consoles

Netguide's Darren Price takes a look at The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited, now available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Android App Review: Villains RPG
Gaming

Android App Review: Villains RPG

Villains RPG misses the mark, offering more admin than adventure in its lacklustre portrayal of villainy, despite a promising premise.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
Android App Review: Gurk, the 8-bit RPG
Gaming

Android App Review: Gurk, the 8-bit RPG

Gurk, the 8-bit RPG, hits nostalgia but misses depth, ideal for those longing for simple, old-school gaming. Not for the modern seeker.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
Path of Exile second-act trailer revealed
Gaming

Path of Exile second-act trailer revealed

New Path of Exile trailer unveils exciting second act with dense forests, a novel 'Duelist' class, and dynamic 'Combo Charges'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
Gaming

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

No elaborate plot, no dark forces threatening a kingdom – just fighting your way through a dungeon, as the title implies.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009