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.
Diablo IV's early access is less than a full day away, and Blizzard Entertainment released a new lore video to help you get caught up with the story. This time around, following the video about the …
May 31, 2023 | 08:12 EDT
You get a lot of choice in how you play each class in Diablo IV, though none are arguably as important as the gear you choose. Follow our Diablo IV Gear Guide to learn more about how equipment is…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Potions and other consumables are a constant necessistiy in Diablo IV, but they don't work exactly the same as they did in previous Diablo titles. Follow our Diablo IV Alchemy Guide to find out more…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Leveling doesn't end in Diablo IV once you've finished choosing your skills and passive abilities. Your character can become even more powerful during endgame via the Paragon system, offering more…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Mowing your way through many dungeons has always been a key part of the Diablo franchise, and this is still the case in Diablo IV. Nightmare Dungeons are a new type of endgame content that tasks you…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Diablo IV features a number of endgame ways to get gear an improve your characters. Helltide is one of these, appearing periodically and offering up lots of rewards if you put the time in. Follow our…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Endgame in Diablo IV features a number of ways to improve your character, be it through giving you experience or useful equipment. Whispers of the Dead is one such way, available right after you beat…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Difficulty levels in Diablo IV take the form of World Tiers, and do more than just make enemies stronger. In our Diablo IV World Tier Guide, well go over each World Tier in the game, how to unlock…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja released a new commercial for the upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. This commercial, which you can watch below, is pretty special, as it will…
May 31, 2023 | 12:11 EDT
The world of Sanctuary, home to the Diablo series, is vast and full of rich lore. With Diablo IV, we have a huge chunk of the Eastern continent to explore, which is divided into five separate regions…
May 30, 2023 | 12:30 EDT
HoYoverse has been hosting launch events for Honkai: Star Rail all over the world, but as usual, Japan went a step further. The developer secured a collaboration with the Chichibu Railway in…
May 28, 2023 | 04:04 EDT
It's been over a decade since Diablo III was released to the masses. It was met with significant anticipation, but it soon became an extremely divisive title among the fanbase. Over time, Diablo III…
May 30, 2023 | 12:00 EDT
Blizzard released another Diablo IV video featuring the lore of the Diablo series, and this one is perfect for those who have not played the first two chapters. While the first two lore videos…
May 27, 2023 | 02:31 EDT
Our Diablo IV Class Quests Guide will tell you what Class Quests are, how to unlock them, and how to complete them for every Class! Quicklinks: Barbarian | Druid | NecromancerRogue | Sorcerer There…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
In this guide, we'll tell you where to find all 15 Diablo IV Strongholds, how they work, and how to beat these unique challenges in Sanctuary's overworld. Quicklinks: What Are Strongholds? |…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
This Diablo IV Hawezar Altar of Lilith Locations Guide will show you where you can find every single Altar of Lilith in the swampy hellscapes of Hawezar. Altars of Lilith: Fractured Peaks |…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Our Diablo IV Kehjistan Altar of Lilith Locations Guide will show you where to find all of the Altars of Lilith in this desert land. Altars of Lilith: Fractured Peaks | ScosglenDry Steppes |…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
In our Diablo 4 Dry Steppes Altar of Lilith Locations Guide, we'll show you where you can find every Altar of Lilith in the Dry Steppes, with a handy map you can follow along with! More Maps:…
June 1, 2023 | 07:07 EDT
Our Diablo IV Scosglen Altar of Lilith Locations Guide will show you where you can find every single Altar of Lilith in the rainy north! Altars of Lilith: Fractured Peaks | ScosglenDry Steppes | …
June 1, 2023 | 07:07 EDT
Our guide will show you the full Diablo IV Map including Waypoint Locations, Dungeon Locations, Stronghold Locations, and more! The world of Diablo IV has a lot to explore. There are terrifying…
June 1, 2023 | 07:07 EDT
Today, following a delay of a few hours due to "technical reasons," developer HoYoverse revealed update 1.1 of its popular RPG Honkai: Star Rail. The update is titled "Galactic Roaming" and is…
May 27, 2023 | 12:08 EDT
Today Square Enix announced the worldwide release date of its upcoming action JRPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. The game will release for PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and…
May 26, 2023 | 09:40 EDT
Today Nihon Falcom shared the Japanese release date, a new trailer, and new details about the upcoming action JRPG Ys X: Nordics. The game will release in Japan on September 28, 2023, for PS5, PS4…
May 26, 2023 | 01:41 EDT
Today Blizzard Entertainment released a new trailer for Diablo IV on top of revealing the early access start times and launch times around the world. Since two launch trailers (we already got one…
May 25, 2023 | 02:07 EDT
Seasun Games released another character new trailer of its free-to-play game titled Snowbreak: Containment Zone. The trailer introduces another of the playable characters who are featured in the…
May 25, 2023 | 01:50 EDT
I know what you might be thinking: "There's a new Elden Ring DLC out? What is Road to the Erdtree?" No, we've still got an undetermined amount of time before we can play some new Elden Ring content,…
May 27, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
At Sony's May Showcase, we got a closer look at Dragon's Dogma 2 from Capcom. No release date was revealed, but fans of the original can look forward to jumping back into this world after waiting…
May 24, 2023 | 04:59 EDT
Today Gearbox Publishing and Gunfire Games released a brand new trailer of their upcoming game Remnant 2. The video focuses on the Challenger, another of the archetypes that you'll be able to play…
May 23, 2023 | 11:10 EDT
Today publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja released a new trailer for the upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. The trailer focuses on one of the original Muv-Luv heroines, Chizuru…
May 23, 2023 | 10:51 EDT
One feature fans are definitely going to want to explore is character customization. With the more social, online elements of Diablo IV, there are plenty of ways to stand out and look unique. With…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
Today Blizzard Entertainment released another "launch" trailer of its massively anticipated RPG Diablo IV, focusing on the story. Following the release of the "gameplay launch trailer" (I suppose…
May 22, 2023 | 01:15 EDT
Today publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja released another trailer for the upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. This time around we get to see another character, Takatsugu Ikaruga,…
May 21, 2023 | 01:49 EDT
Today publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja released another trailer of the upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. This time around, the trailer is dedicated to Yui Takamura, one of the…
May 19, 2023 | 03:29 EDT
Honkai: Star Rail's first event is here, taking players to Boulder Town's arena for some fast-paced fights against numerous enemies. Keep reading our Star Rail Boulder Town Super League Event Guide…
May 19, 2023 | 10:18 EDT
The world of Sanctuary is bigger than ever before in Diablo IV. If you're looking to get around as fast and efficiently as possible, you'll want to get yourself a trusty steed. Fortunately, you can…
June 1, 2023 | 07:06 EDT
The Diablo series has rich lore, like any series that has spanned four mainline games. Blizzard is endeavoring to tell that tale ahead of Diablo IV's release. Today we get to see a new video…
May 18, 2023 | 04:59 EDT
Today Seasun Games announced the release date of its free-to-play game titled Snowbreak: Containment Zone. The game will launch for PC, iOS, and Android on July 20th. Today we also hear that the…
May 18, 2023 | 10:50 EDT
CI Games has revealed the Lords of the Fallen release date, as well as releasing a brand new gameplay trailer showing some of the dark fantasy RPG's weighty action. The game will serve as a sort of…
May 18, 2023 | 09:08 EDT
Today publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja released a new trailer of the upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. The trailer showcases the German TSF pilot Ilfriede von Feulner from Muv…
May 17, 2023 | 07:32 EDT
Activision seems to have a thing for releasing "launch" trailers way ahead of time, but with Diablo IV I believe they've beat a record. Today the publisher and Blizzard released the "gameplay…
May 17, 2023 | 12:15 EDT
Today, Genshin Impact developer HoyoVerse is releasing a new gacha banner in its new RPG Honkai: Star Rail, featuring a brand new character. The newcomer is the five-star lightning/erudition…
May 17, 2023 | 09:56 EDT
Today Blizzard released a new video dedicated to its upcoming and massively anticipated RPG Diablo IV. This time around, the video is all about the lore, and specifically about the demons and…
May 16, 2023 | 05:33 EDT
NIS America has released a new trailer revealing the Western release date for The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails. The JRPG is heading to North America on September 19th and coming to Europe a few…
May 16, 2023 | 10:28 EDT
Today publisher Anchor and developer NextNinja hosted an extensive livestream providing an update about the upcoming mobile game Muv-Luv Dimensions. During the livestream, the developers showcased…
May 15, 2023 | 03:54 EDT
Today Blizzard Entertainment has released a new video about its upcoming RPG Diablo IV, focusing on the story. in the video, the developers explain the background behind the story of the game and…
May 15, 2023 | 01:23 EDT
British Antitrust regulator CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) has issued a response to the decision by the European Union to clear Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In a frankly…
May 15, 2023 | 12:45 EDT
Today the European Commission announced that it has cleared the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The announcement comes after a lengthy investigation that lasted several months, and…
May 15, 2023 | 11:58 EDT
Seasun Games released a new trailer of its free-to-play game titled Snowbreak: Containment Zone. The trailer introduces another of the playable characters that we'll meet in the game, Heimdall…
May 15, 2023 | 12:33 EDT