Action Role-Playing Games (aka action RPG or ARPG), are games that have gameplay similar to the action or hack and slash genre, but include role playing elements such as leveling or statistical upgrades.
Most Action RPGs employ a real-time combat approach with the game being augmented with quests, missions, or additional tasks that the player can complete to earn better gear or increase their stats - a staple of the RPG genre.
Square Enix has released a new Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai trailer, as well as revealing more info about the game's nefarious Dark Army Commanders. The trailer, which was…
August 18, 2023 | 09:43 EDT
Today Sega revealed new information about the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and its sequel Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. We get to see a long new trailer…
August 18, 2023 | 08:50 EDT
Today HoYoverse fully revealed version 1.3 of Honkai: Star Rail, titled "Celestial Eyes Above Mortal Ruins." We learn that the new version will release on August 30 and we take a look at a brand new…
August 18, 2023 | 08:15 EDT
Today Nihon Falcom released a trailer and a commercial for its upcoming action JRPG Ys X: Nordics. The videos provide an introduction to the characters we'll meet during this new adventure for the…
September 1, 2023 | 03:16 EDT
Few things work as well for the earnings of gacha games as the introduction of new waifus (or husbandos), and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse just introduced three of them. The first is…
August 17, 2023 | 12:37 EDT
Today NextNinja and Anchor hosted a new livestream sharing what's coming for the recently-launched mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. During the livestream, we heard from producer Masayuki Yamagishi…
August 14, 2023 | 12:52 EDT
Today HoYoverse released a new trailer of its ultra-popular turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail, focusing on the equally popular Stellaron Hunter Kafka. The trailer focuses on Kafka's past, as she…
August 13, 2023 | 02:31 EDT
Koei Tecmo revealed a new batch of characters that will appear in Fate/Samurai Remnant alongside new screenshots and artwork. We get to take a look at Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro and his servant, Caster…
August 12, 2023 | 04:38 EDT
A new Ys X: Nordics English-language trailer has been released, showing off two of the game's central gameplay mechanics. Unfortunately, just like the last English trailer, this doesn't mean a…
August 11, 2023 | 10:29 EDT
Developer Hexworks has revealed new Lords of the Fallen gameplay details, teasing character creation, the game's tutorial, and more. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Hexworks executive producer Saul…
August 10, 2023 | 09:46 EDT
Koei Tecmo has revealed the rather beautiful Fate/Samurai Remnant opening animation. The animation was created by CloverWorks, whose name you might recognize from Persona 5: The Animation and Ace…
August 10, 2023 | 09:16 EDT
Today Honkai: Star Rail gets a new gacha featuring charming and lethal Stellaron Hunter Kafka, and a new trailer is here to celebrate. Considering Kafka's well-documented popularity, I felt a great…
August 9, 2023 | 12:30 EDT
Today publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja revealed a new character coming to their new mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions, Mitsuki Hayase. She will be an SSR character released to celebrate the new…
August 8, 2023 | 06:34 EDT
I didn't expect to enjoy Atlas Fallen as much as I did. Featuring a VERY enjoyable set of traversal mechanics and a vibe (and mechanics) akin to many games in the Xbox 360 generation, Atlas Fallen…
August 9, 2023 | 02:11 EDT
Kafka is without a doubt one of Honkai: Star Rail's most-anticipated characters and her gacha is coming very, very soon. Many fans have been waiting for her arrival as a playable character with very…
August 8, 2023 | 12:26 EDT
Today Sega released new screenshots and details of the upcoming Yakuza game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. We learn more about the story, continuing what we heard a few weeks ago…
August 7, 2023 | 07:59 EDT
Today Cygames hosted its traditional Granblue Fantasy summer event and announced another event dedicated to Granblue Fantasy Relink and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. During the livestream from…
August 5, 2023 | 09:42 EDT
If there's one element that defines this generation of gaming, it's performance. Players want to know that their games aren't just going to look good, they want them to perform well. Often that means…
August 8, 2023 | 10:09 EDT
THQ Nordic has announced that Piranha Bytes' cult RPG classic Gothic is making its way to Nintendo Switch. Importantly, this isn't the Gothic remake that's currently in the works over at Alkimia…
August 3, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
Today publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja shared the reveal of the second part of the summer event in the new mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. It'll launch at 6:00 pm Japan time on August 3 and…
August 1, 2023 | 09:14 EDT
A new Atlas Fallen trailer is out there, but this one isn't like the rest. Where previous trailers have zeroed in on combat or revealed more about Deck13's creative process, the new Atlas Fallen …
August 1, 2023 | 09:04 EDT
Gunfire Games and Gearbox have announced that Remnant 2 sales have crossed a major milestone. In a press release, the studios reveal that the game has crossed a million sales within its first week…
August 1, 2023 | 08:49 EDT
Following the reveals at Fate/Grand Order Fest in Japan, today Koei Tecmo followed up with plenty of screenshots and details about Fate/Samurai Remnant. We get to see the servant Archer, associated…
July 31, 2023 | 01:51 EDT
This Remnant 2 Simulacrum Guide will show each possible location you can find this rare item, along with its uses for both healing and weapon upgrading. What are Remnant 2 Simulacrum Used For The…
July 31, 2023 | 12:24 EDT
In this Remnant 2 Yaesha Choice Guide, we'll go over whether you should help or fight the queen, along with the rewards obtainable for each choice. When entering the world Yaesha, one of the…
July 31, 2023 | 10:58 EDT
In this Remnant 2 Cathedral of Omens Solutions guide, we'll explain how to get each of the three rewards offered by this puzzle area. Here's how to solve The Calamity, the Blood Moon, and The Hope.…
July 30, 2023 | 05:18 EDT
This guide will explain how to get Blood Moon Essence in Remnant 2, how to get a Blood Moon spawn, and the best way to farm the wisps that drop Blood Moon Essence so you can purchase some of the best…
July 30, 2023 | 05:18 EDT
Today Koei Tecmo released a new trailer of its upcoming action JRPG Fate/Samurai Remnant. The trailer focuses on showing plenty of familiar characters from the ultra-popular Fate series, on top of…
July 30, 2023 | 02:04 EDT
With ChinaJoy in Shanghai in full swing, UltiZero Games released a brand new trailer of its highly-anticipated action RPG Lost Soul Aside. The trailer actually focuses on Ray Tracing, and showcases…
July 30, 2023 | 11:05 EDT
If you're making your way through the Ravager shard of Yaesha, you'll come across the Water Harp in The Lost Temple, a musical puzzle that has two tunes you can make it play. This guide will give you…
July 30, 2023 | 08:21 EDT
Koei Tecmo hosted a panel at Fate/Grand Order Fest in Japan dedicated to the upcoming action JRPG Fate/Samurai Remnant. We start with an extensive live gameplay segment presented by the game's…
July 28, 2023 | 11:03 EDT
Today Grinding Gear Games is hosting its Exilecon event, and revealed news and gameplay for Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor. First of all, we learn that now Path of Exile 2 won't be an…
July 28, 2023 | 07:30 EDT
Today, during a livestream, Blizzard Entertainment provided an overview of the plans for the next Diablo IV update, which will be numbered 1.1.1. The update will release on August 8, with the full…
July 28, 2023 | 05:31 EDT
In the area of N'Erud in Remnant 2, you’ll be faced with a choice – do you Destroy the Core or Shut Down the Core? This guide will explain the perks of each, as well as how to get to both of the…
July 27, 2023 | 06:52 EDT
Today Nihon Falcom released another gallery of screenshots and more details of the upcoming JRPG Ys X: Nordics. First of all, we get the introduction of several characters, including Momina Evelies…
July 27, 2023 | 12:58 EDT
CI Games and Hexworks have released a new, extended Lords of the Fallen gameplay trailer. The action-RPG, which lost its definite article back in March, is set to launch in early October, and this…
July 27, 2023 | 09:52 EDT
Today Koei Tecmo has made pre-orders of Fate/Samurai Remnant available on multiple platforms and released a new trailer. The trailer provides another look at the characters that we'll meet in the…
July 26, 2023 | 04:55 EDT
This Remnant 2 Hewdas Clock guide will show you how to solve the puzzle of the Hewdas clock and get it up and running so you can claim the reward. If this puzzle guide tickles your fancy, then…
July 25, 2023 | 06:03 EDT
Our Remnant 2 Harvester's Reach Chest Guide will show you how to unlock the chest in Harvester's Reach without tearing all of your hair out. If you enjoy this guide then you may enjoy some of our…
July 25, 2023 | 04:15 EDT
If you love the anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, a new free-to-play game titled Danmachi: Battle Chronicle will soon release globally. The game is an action JRPG with the…
July 24, 2023 | 11:56 EDT
Our Remnant 2 Marrow Parish Locked Safe Guide will show you the steps needed to find out the combination for the locked safe, and the rewards for doing so. When exploring the lower floor of Morrow…
July 24, 2023 | 11:13 EDT
Today Square Enix released a new set of screenshots and details of its upcoming anime-inspired action JRPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. This time around, we hear and see more…
July 24, 2023 | 04:18 EDT
In Remnant 2 there are various areas filled with puzzles, and our Imperial Gardens puzzle guide will show you how to solve it without your brain melting out of your ear. Also, check out our Remnant…
July 23, 2023 | 03:58 EDT
Today Bandai Namco's theme park NamjaTown announced a new collaboration with the NieR: Automata franchise, and it's a really cute one. One of the themes of NamjaTown is cats, and the collaboration…
July 23, 2023 | 01:03 EDT
Remnant 2 is no stranger to puzzles in every area, covered from head to toe in secrets. One of these puzzle, found on Yaesha - is subtle and clever. In this guide, we'll show you how to get the…
July 29, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
While the production of the NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a anime suffered from issues and delays, this doesn't mean we aren't getting more. During a livestream from Japan, we got the welcome announcement…
July 23, 2023 | 10:27 EDT
In the area of N'Erud in Remnant 2, you’ll be faced with a choice – do you kill Tal Ratha or let Tal Ratha eat you? This guide will explain the perks of each, as well as how to get to them. When you…
July 22, 2023 | 07:47 EDT
Our Remnant 2 Traits Guide will go over how Traits work, how to improve them, and where you can obtain each one during your adventures. There are a total of 32 Trait points you can acquire between…
July 22, 2023 | 05:10 EDT