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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 22

Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition Review: A Great RPG Given Lackluster Treatment

Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition Review: A Great RPG Given Lackluster Treatment - EpicRPGTales

It's time for a return trip into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition bringing the 2006 RPG classic up to date. Or

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 18

RPG Hall of Fame - How Akalabeth: World of Doom Set Standards for the RPG Genre

RPG Hall of Fame: How Akalabeth World of Doom Set Standards for the RPG Genre - EpicRPGTales

EpicRPGTales selects the Apple II role-playing game Akalabeth World of Doom as the latest entry in its RPG Hall of Fame and looks into how it set up for one

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 17

Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer Finally Heads West

Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer Finally Heads West - EpicRPGTales

Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dreams of the Stray Dreamer is finally getting a Western release, as announced by developer Sanbondo and publisher Phoenixx

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 16

Coreless is a Roguelike Action RPG That Brings the Visual Noise

Coreless is a Roguelike Action RPG That Brings the Visual Noise - EpicRPGTales

When I caught a video of the brilliantly-named Contextual Turtle's Coreless, it looked like the kind of hyperactive action I wanted. As I read about it, the

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Legend of Zelda Movie Finds Its Missing Link (and Zelda)

The Legend of Zelda Movie Finds Its Missing Link (and Zelda) - EpicRPGTales

Legendary Nintendo figurehead Shigeru Miyamoto is producing The Legend of Zelda movie alongside former Marvel CCO Avi Arad.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 15

Interview: RIKANI Discusses Mental Health, Doomer Culture, and Horror in Project Virai Doomer's Life Escape.

Interview: RIKANI Discusses Mental Health, Doomer Culture, and Horror in Project Virai Doomer's Life Escape - EpicRPGTales

EpicRPGTales speaks with RIKANI about depicting Doomer culture, the struggles of isolation, and blending various visual styles in Project Virai Doomer's Life Escape

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 11

RPG Hall of Fame: Shenmue Lets Life Get in the Way of Revenge.

RPG Hall of Fame: Shenmue Lets Life Get in the Way of Revenge - EpicRPGTales

EpicRPGTales adds Shenmue to its RPG Hall of Fame, and explains why the mundane day-to-day existence on offer is a compelling distraction in a quest for

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 14

RPG Release Roundup: July 14, 2025

RPG Release Roundup: July 14 2025 - EpicRPGTales

Welcome to the RPG Release Roundup, a weekly look back at some of the RPGs released in the past 7 days. Each week, we'll select at least 4-5 RPGs of all

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 11

RPG Hall of Fame: Shenmue Lets Life Get in the Way of Revenge.

RPG Hall of Fame: Shenmue Lets Life Get in the Way of Revenge - EpicRPGTales

EpicRPGTales adds Shenmue to its RPG Hall of Fame, and explains why the mundane day-to-day existence on offer is a compelling distraction in a quest for

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 10

Interview: Discussing the Creation of Horror-Laced RPG Dreamed Away.

Interview: Dreamed Away Developer Nicolas Petton on Creating a Deceptively Cozy Horror RPG - EpicRPGTales

This is the plot to Dreamed Away, an upcoming throwback RPG inspired by Mother and the relationship between the developer's children.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 10

EpicRPGTales Selects Some of the Best Isometric RPGs to Play Right Now.

Best Isometric RPGs to Play Right Now - EpicRPGTales

EpicRPGTales seelcts some of the best isometric RPGs you should be playing right now.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 8

Vessels of Decay Review: Mythology Meets Modern World in Striking Pixel Art RPG @headup.bsky.social
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Vessels of Decay Review: Mythology Meets Modern World in Striking Pixel Art RPG - EpicRPGTales

The intriguing flavor of Scandinavian folklore married to a post-apocalyptic world sets Vessels of Decay up as a fascinating prospect, but is that enough?

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 4

Honkai: Star Rail - Origami Bird Clash Event Guide

Honkai: Star Rail - Origami Bird Clash Event Guide - EpicRPGTales

Origami Bird Clash in Honkai: Star Rail is an event where you have to empower your Origami Birds and make them fight.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 4

Elden Ring Nightreign: Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest Boss Guide

Elden Ring Nightreign: Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest Boss Guide - EpicRPGTales

The Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest in Elden Ring Nightreign is a high-difficulty version of the boss with new moves, higher HP, and damage.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 3

Interview: Sunset High Developer Turnip Games Discusses Its Time-Manipulating High School Noir

Interview: Sunset High Developer Turnip Games Discusses its Time-Manipulating High School Noir - EpicRPGTales

EpicRPGTales speaks with Sunset High's David Wert about constructing a high school noir game with a time-manipulating twist.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 3

Wuthering Waves: Lupa Build Guide

Wuthering Waves: Lupa Build Guide - EpicRPGTales

Lupa is a powerful sub-DPS unit in Wuthering Waves who can enable Fusion teams and here's a detailed guide on how to build her in case you pull for her.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 2

Honkai: Star Rail - Best Team Compositions for Phainon

Honkai: Star Rail - Best Team Compositions for Phainon - EpicRPGTales

Phainon is an extremely powerful DPS unit who can single-handedly clear out the hardest enemies, but he still needs an optimal team to function properly.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 2

Where Does Mass Effect Rank in Your RPG Hall of Fame?

EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jun 30

RPG Hall of Fame: Mass Effect Took the Genre on a Star Trek

RPG Hall of Fame: Mass Effect Took the Genre on a Star Trek - EpicRPGTales

Mass Effect turned BioWare into a King of Console RPGs and helped build the burgeoning popularity of the Xbox 360.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jul 2

Honkai: Star Rail- Best Phainon Build and Light Cones

Honkai: Star Rail- Best Phainon Build and Light Cones - EpicRPGTales

Phainon is a 5-star unit in Honkai: Star Rail who can deal massive Physical damage to enemies and here's a detailed guide covering his Light Cone, Relics, and more.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jun 24

Nightmare Frontier Drags Tactical RPG Action Into the Extraction Shooter Game

Nightmare Frontier Drags Tactical RPG Action Into the Extraction Shooter Game - EpicRPGTales

What is it about alt-history 1900s North America that makes it such a fascinating backdrop for games like Nightmare Frontier?

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jun 30

RPG Hall of Fame: Mass Effect Took the Genre on a Star Trek

RPG Hall of Fame: Mass Effect Took the Genre on a Star Trek - EpicRPGTales

Mass Effect turned BioWare into a King of Console RPGs and helped build the burgeoning popularity of the Xbox 360.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jun 30

Monster Hunter Wilds: New Fashion, Old Feelings Quest Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds: New Fashion, Old Feelings Quest Guide - EpicRPGTales

New Fashion, Old Feelings is a fun quest in Monster Hunter Wilds where you have to talk to Gemma and craft a Layered armor in the game.

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jun 30

Monster Hunter Wilds: Seregios Fight Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds: Seregios Fight Guide - EpicRPGTales

Seregios is a returning Monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and here's a detailed guide on how to fight it including its strengths, weaknesses, and moves

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jun 30

Monster Hunter Wilds: Lagiacrus Fight Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds: Lagiacrus Fight Guide - EpicRPGTales

Lagiacrus is a returning monster in Monster Hunter Wilds and was added to the game alongside Title Update 2, which was released on June 30, 2024. The Lord of

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EpicRPGTales @epicrpgtales.bsky.social · Jun 28

Elden Ring Nightreign: Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Boss Guide

Elden Ring Nightreign: Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Boss Guide - EpicRPGTales

Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight is a more difficult version of the boss and here's a detailed guide on the movelist and weaknesses that will help you beat the boss easily.

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