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Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Video ReviewMeetup in Bellabel Park adds plenty of multiplayer mayhem to the game, but is this the slice of DLC that fans were waiting for?
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Project Hail Mary Shoots Past $300 Million at the Global Box Office, With Imax a Big Part of Its SuccessProject Hail Mary has shot past the $300 million mark at the global box office, with Imax proving to be a huge draw with cinemagoers.
Mar 29
HBO Boss Confirms Harry Potter Season 2 in Progress Ahead of Christmas Release
While it was initially reported that HBO’s Harry Potter series would debut in early 2027, the network surprised fans by announcing that its reimagining of the Wizarding World will instead premiere this Christmas. Still, with the saga spanning seven mainline books, the upcoming season will only mark the beginning, as it’ll adapt Harry Potter and […]
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Mar 29
How Frozen Jumped From the Big Screen To Disney Parks Around the Globe, Including World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris' Disney Adventure WorldToday, for the first time in forever, Disneyland Paris has officially opened up the gates to not only its renamed Disney Adventure World park, but also to a World of Frozen land that brings to life the Kingdom of Arendelle in a way never done before.
To understand why and how Frozen has taken over the world, we had the chance to speak to Michel den Dulk, Walt Disney Imagineering Portfolio Executive Director for Disneyland Paris and Roger Gould, Creative Director at Disney Entertainment Studios, to understand why this Frozen train won't be stopping anytime soon and how it signals the future of entertainment at Disney parks and beyond.
Mar 29
Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 Could Follow PS5 and Increase Prices, Says Analyst"The console and the AAA PC gaming markets rely on hardware investment to bring in new active players and drive market momentum."
Mar 29
5 Biggest Flaws in Batman: Arkham City That Let Every Batman Fan Down
Batman: Arkham City is, by almost every measure, a landmark in superhero gaming! Rocksteady’s follow-up to the acclaimed Arkham Asylum delivered on several fronts. However, for all its brilliance, Arkham City made a series of design and business decisions that frustrated fans at launch and set troubling precedents. Keep in mind, these are not minor […]
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Mar 29
Everything Coming to Netflix in April 2026Lions, sharks, Men on Fire, and (more) Stranger Things are all new to Netflix in April.
Mar 29
Kingdom Hearts Celebrates 24th Anniversary as Nomura Shares New Xehanort ArtSquare Enix has marked the 24th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series with a new piece of artwork featuring Xehanort, shared by series director Tetsuya Nomura. The milestone falls on…
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Mar 29
Has Super Mario Bros. From 1993 Actually Aged Well? | IGN Flashback ReviewIn 1993, Nintendo unleashed the first big budget video game adaptation with Super Mario Bros. A bafflingly muddled mixture of influences that, for more than 30 years, has been the gold standard for bad movies. IGN's Brian Altano joins Clint Gage and Scott Collura to talk about the troubled production that plagued the Mushroom Kingdom, why Mario wears yellow for nearly a third of the movie and how 2 weeks is all that separates Dennis Hopper as Koopa from Jurassic Park. Can Super Mario Bros. has a chance to set a new high score at IGN? Strap in to the de-evolution machine because that's what Flashback Reviews are for!
Mar 29
RPGamer Round-Up: March 22 – March 29
Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer's round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the intervening period. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.
Editorial Content
WiZman’s World Re;Try Review
Sixteen years after its initial launch in Japan, WiZman's World finally gets an English release through its Re;Try remaster. Michael Baker reports that while it has a simple plot, the dense monster fusion system make it worth a look.
Ariana and the Elder Codex Review
The magically talented Ariana Virellis must dive into the Seven Hero Codices to bring magic back to the world. Jordan McClain reports that while Ariana and the Elder Codex isn’t as worth diving into as a codex, it’s a serviceable sidescrolling action RPG with some nice charm.
Wyldheart Impression
Wayfinder Studios, a new developer founded by industry veterans, unveiled its debut game, Wyldheart . Alex Fuller was able to get an early look at the game, which looks to offer co-op adventurers across multiple, less exhaustive campaigns.
Robot Recycler Ryn Demo Impression
Robot Recycler Ryn is the latest from ambitous indie studio Rablo Games. Ryan Costa had an opportunity to take a look at how its crafting and auto-battling combat systems are taking shape.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, January to March 2026
It’s a new year of backlog busting, and this gal has some big goals! January to March offered an interesting variety of completed titles, but were they good? Let’s find out.
Major News
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish Announced for Next Year
NACON announced another first-person RPG set in the World of Darkness universe. Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is planned to release on PC and consoles next summer.
NIS America Releasing Village in the Shade This Fall
NIS America is releasing farming sim Honogurashi no Niwa in the west as Village in the Shade . The game sees players decide whether to follow the rules of its Japanese mountain village.
Blue Reflection Quartet Announced
Koei Tecmo and Gust announced Blue Reflection Quartet . The title is a collection of four titles in the Blue Reflection series, and is set to release in July.
Pokémon Champions Hitting Switch on April 8
The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Champions will release on Switch in a couple of weeks. The free-to-start competitive battle game will also come to iOS and Android later this year.
Wayfinder Studios Announces Wyldheart
Wayfinder Studios announced Wyldheart . The game is a co-op action RPG built around smaller campaigns and is in development for PC.
Sci-Fi Tactical RPG Vaunted Announced
Hooded Horse and Lost Lake Games revealed Vaunted . The sci-fi tactical RPG is set to release on PC later this year.
Hades II Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S in April
Supergiant Games revealed that Hades II is coming to more platforms. The action RPG will hit PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in a few weeks.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Gets Closed Beta, Spring 2027 Release Window
Owlcat Games announced that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be getting a closed beta next month. The developer also released the game’s first gameplay trailer and announced a release window.
Other News
Capcom Gives Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Free Update, DLC Update
Ascend to ZERO Releasing in July
Minecraft Dungeons II Announced
Spellcrafting RPG Foundlings Announced
2D Turn-Based RPG Toada Brava Announced
Co-op Roguelite Dungeon Crawler Strength & Sorcery Announced
Digimon Story Time Stranger Expansion in Development, Free-to-Play Digimon UP Announced
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road’s The Rising Bond Free DLC Update Arriving Next Week
EverQuest Legends Set for July
Wuthering Waves Coming to Xbox Series X|S in July
Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum Coming to PS4, PS5
New RPG Maker Project Revealed
Keylocker Physical Release Announced
Wartales Newest DLC, Contract: Fires in the Capital, Releasing End of April
Aniimo Adds PS5 Version
War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Shutting Down in Japan
Media and New Releases
Exodus Gets New Combat Gameplay Clip
Lords of the Fallen II Shows Some Alpha Gameplay
Fifth Aether & Iron Dev Diary Discusses Visual Evolution
Mamon King Released on PS5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Gold Edition Bundle Released
DeckLand Released on Steam Early Access
New Release Round-Up (March 26, 2026)
Podcasts
Episode 434: Rambling – Q&A Quest
Episode 435: Remnant – Q&A Quest
After one episode of rambling, your Q&A Quest hosts prepare for the next with a new deluge of questions. We also discuss Capcom games.
RPG Cast – Episode 806: “Save Scummed For The Cow”
Andi ponders throwing a bunch of genre styles into a Scrabble bag. Kelley is a big fan of gender affirming animals. Matt is battling Steamboat Willie in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village . Chris couldn’t make it this week, but we expect he’s staying with his cow.
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Mar 29
Review: Etrange Overlord’s Story Is Its Strongest Element
I don’t know if you’ve been keeping up with anime, manga, and light novels lately, but villainess and isekai series are big. Huge . Woman dies. Reincarnates as a villainess. Turns out she’s actually not bad and happens to be one of the nicest people ever, but ends up billed as a “villainess” for reasons. It’s a whole thing. With NIS America, Gemdrops, Superniche, and Broccoli’s Etrange Overlord , we’re seeing that sentiment carry over to a game. While the Musou -style beat’em up element isn’t all that exciting, the ambiance and story is pretty fun.
Etrange von Rosenburg is a noblewoman engaged to the prince of Edelstein. (Though royalty, he’s apparently not important enough to get a name.) Instead of a happily ever after, her tale begins with her in a guillotine and him at the side ordering her execution because she “allegedly” attempted to have him killed. She awakes in hell, even though she’s innocent, with three demons trying to torture her. Except Etrange is smart and uses her wits, money, and apparent skill with dark magic to beat them. Fortunately, this is the sort of scenario where defeat means friendship and not death! Because of her kindness and generally upstanding personality, said demons Cackie, Chuckie, and Chortie become her new minions and, with a retinue of her former followers and newfound admirers, she gradually begins to take over hell as its newest overlord. Meanwhile, we get occasional glimpses into what’s actually happening in the kingdom with those left behind and the real villains.
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I adored Etrange Overlord ’s story and characters. Folks at Gemdrops, Superniche, and Broccoli clearly looked into this genre of shojo stories, as they nailed the concept, characterizations, and vibe. It’s over the top, but in an affectionate and silly way that doesn’t actually mock the genre or people who enjoy it. Etrange is a fantastic, strong, genuinely kind heroine! Some of her allies, though a bit more subdued in terms of personality and clever lines, are equally entertaining and memorable. The actual villainess is hilarious in a dastardly way. The localization’s well done. It doesn’t involve any major twists or big drama, but it reminds me of similar villainess series like Tearmoon Empire and My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom .
That isn’t the only fun element to Etrange Overlord . Remember Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure ? It was the NIS America comedic RPG with songs littered throughout. Well, Etrange Overlord is exactly like that. There are lots of music numbers with really wonderful singers involved. Since this is a comedy, they’re just as over-the-top as the adventure and delightfully silly. It’s very campy in the best way!
Unfortunately, the combat and territory management elements of Etrange Overlord aren’t as captivating. You know how Koei Tecmo and Omega Force’s Musou action-RPGs involve a lot of depth and strategy when it comes to swapping characters, handling situations, and traversing the massive maps? None of that happens here. Characters’ standard attack range and combos tends to fall into the category of fine or finicky, sometimes not having the right range or scope to properly hit enemies. For example, I found Cat-Smith, Cackie, Chuckie, and Erit to be pretty adequate and accurate early allies, but Etrange, Chortie, Scwatrz, and Sweetia’s attack range and style sometimes made it difficult to pin down opponents, even if everyone’s special attacks seemed pretty helpful.
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Especially since the points of stages can get rather repetitive and usually involve beating up X amount of characters or a boss to progress. (Okay, sometimes you’ll also have to do something like get key items, survive, or keep an NPC running around with no regard for their life safe too.) It got to a point at which getting through things as quickly as possible is what mattered at most, so when I could I’d default to someone who would make that possible. Especially since stages are small and aren’t all that varied, and using someone with decent range to sweep through foes is a huge positive. Taking advantage of the RPG crafting staple, which is used here to get more powerful equipment or make food to offer your team of four characters in the fight buffs, helped with that too. Mainly for equipment, however. Since I didn’t find the enemies all that challenging, the meals didn’t matter all that much to me.
Especially since there is the lane system. To fit in with the music theme, this looks like the staff used on sheet music. These constantly runs through the area circling about, with power-ups, items that let you perform special attacks, and occasionally platforms or helpful goods on them. Depending on the area and layout, there may be one or multiple ones around. You can also use Land Selection at the start of a stage to set what you’d like to see in each lane, enabling things like attack buffs, healing items, and special support. These need to be invested in with items you’ve found via exploring when wandering the world, going through stages, using the Dispatch feature to send allies to different areas of hell you’ve visited to get new items, or dealing with revolts in past places via Recapture. Though honestly, while I appreciated the “management” element that stemmed from dealing with past areas and the extra materials, it felt like a means of padding out a pretty short game with even more of the same, repetitive fights.
Etrange Overlord is packed with personality, with a story and songs that show love for the shojo trope where the villainess is actually the good guy. Etrange herself is a standout, and it’s silly and over-the-top without being ridiculous. But as delightful and refreshing as the narrative and soundtrack can be, the battles get boring fast. It’s incredibly repetitive! But at least those stages tend to be short, so you can race through them and get back to the campy story.
Etrange Overlord is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC .
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Mar 29
CODEX MORTIS – PreviewWith the quality of AI always improving, it was only a matter of time before the first game that was developed fully by AI would be released. That time seems to be now, with the Early Access release of CODEX MORTIS, a Survivors-like experience where the gameplay elements, the art, and the music have all been made with AI. For this short preview, we aren’t going to dive into the politics behind this, and we are solely going to concern ourselves with the actual quality of the game. While there is no real story to speak of in CODEX MORTIS, you’ll be playing as a necromancer, fending off huge hordes of monsters. The game does offer a few themed stages, which feel like you’re playing through somewhat of a campaign, but there is no real narrative value to any of them. Even so, as you progress, you’ll unlock more characters that can join your party, each with equipable skills and items, allowing for a decent amount of party management. This is already one of the defining (and more interesting) features of CODEX MORTIS. Most other titles in the genre have you only pick a starting character or a starting skill, offering you complete randomness after that point. In CODEX MORTIS, you’ll be able to build up interesting party compositions with specific skill synergies and more focused skill upgrades when leveling up during a run. The souls you collect during a run will also allow you to purchase permanent upgrades. We did notice a way to farm souls in levels, as there is no time limit to leave after completing your objectives. For the most part, the game plays the same as any other Survivors-like experience. You’ll auto-attack everything around you while roaming around the level, and killing enemies will grant you experience. When leveling up, you’ll get a few possible skill upgrades or passive upgrades to choose from, and that’s pretty much all there is to it. CODEX MORTIS does a formidable job of amping the intensity of the experience by making more enemies spawn and making you feel a lot more powerful. This all goes hand in hand with a fairly good audiovisual presentation. The pixelated visuals look nice, but they do lack animation. All characters and enemies are just static figures that slide over the floor, which is a shame. We do hope some animations are added in the future. Even so, it was kind of cool seeing so many enemies surround us, being blown to smithereens by our skills. The soundtrack is decent, and the rock tunes do set the mood in combination with the dark theme of the game. While we actually had a blast with CODEX MORTIS for the most part, there are still some clear issues with the overall game design and general polish. For example, the UI isn’t always that great, the screen can be really cluttered at times, and gamepad support in the menus is a bit clunky. There should be clearer highlights on what is selected in the menus or the level-up menu, and not everything feels very responsive here at times. When it comes to actual in-game issues, we noticed that our additional AI-controlled party members would constantly get stuck behind obstacles, and we would have no way to find them back easily if that happened. The same also happened with our summoned minions. Hitboxes aren’t always that precise either, and we also often got stuck behind obstacles that were not even touching our character sprite. Some environments are also a bit harder to read. While most of these are smaller issues and happen in Early Access projects all the time, we still felt it warranted a mention, as it can become annoying if your party is constantly getting stuck. Conclusion CODEX MORTIS is an interesting Survivors-like game that still needs a few layers of polish, but already proves to be rather entertaining. We loved the party system, enjoyed the over-the-top action, and the overall diversity of skills wasn’t too bad either. The presentation was alright, albeit a bit static in terms of animations. The soundtrack was on point, for the most part. We hope some new content and additional modes are added throughout the Early Access period, but as it stands now, you can’t really go wrong with this one if you’re a fan of the genre.
Mar 29
The God Of Highschool Change is now live on mobile in South Korea with idle RPG battles and adorable chibi charactersWONCOMZ.INC has announced the launch of their new RPG, The God Of Highschool Change: Idle RPG, now available on both Android and iOS in South Korea. The game is based on the popular manhwa and anime The God Of High School, and also marks the devs’ second game on the same IP. Take on elite …
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Mar 29
Why Park Chan-wook’s Forgotten Korean War Movie is Still Relevant 26 Years Later
Park Chan-wook’s filmography, particularly in the 21st century, is about as close to perfect as it gets. And while the Vengeance trilogy tends to dominate discussions around his early work for good reason, one movie that deserves nearly as much traction as those classics is Joint Security Area. Often regarded as his true directorial debut, […]
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Mar 28
Facebook quietly changed a Marketplace setting most users ignored, but car shoppers have figured out it gives buyers power sellers never expectedThe W online car owners needed.
Mar 28
Outcome Release Date & Cast Details: How To Watch Keanu Reeves Movie
After months of speculation, Jonah Hill is returning to the directing chair with Outcome. Starring Keanu Reeves in the lead, the film features him stepping away from action spectacle and into something more introspective and comedic. It is a black comedy film with a dark Hollywood satire that leans into vulnerability, reputation, and the chaos […]
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Mar 28
be quiet! Dark Perk Ergo Mouse ReviewThe Dark Perk Ergo is a well-designed mouse that simply lacks any standout feature to separate it from a long list of other excellent gaming mice.
Mar 28
Will Marisa Tomei Be In Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Exploring Flashback Return Possibilities
Marisa Tomei played the role of May, Peter Parker’s aunt, since Spider-Man’s introduction to the MCU in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. Since then, she’s reprised the role for multiple Spider-Man movies until her death in Spider-Man: No Way Home. There is no official confirmation for whether Marisa Tomei will be reprising her role for […]
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Mar 28
The Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito Humble Book Bundle Announced With 30 Books For Just $18 Instead of $451Fans of AMC's Dark Winds and the novels by Tony and Anne Hillerman's Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels will be excited to check out the latest Humble Book Bundle that will get you 30 of these books (a $451 value!) for just $18. Proceeds from this bundle supports Trees, Water & People, which strives to improve lives by helping communities to protect, conserve, and manage their natural resources.
Mar 28
New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote playerInformation posted on PlayStation Blog by Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President, Global Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment With continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we’ve made the decision to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally. We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this […]
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Mar 28
ARK: Survival EvolvedArk: Survival Evolved is a action-adventure survival video game developed by Studio Wildcard.
