It’s not always necessary, but knowing about the artist can deepen appreciation for the art. Case in point: It’s important to remember that such a well-designed, complete project like “Clair Obscur: ...

The PlayStation 5 is home to a lot of fantastic games, including some great JRPGs (Japanese Role-Playing Games), which offer ...

Dec. 21—If you're video game shopping and looking for one of the biggest bangs for your buck, role-playing games fit the bill. These modern-day epics are packed with thrilling adventures and shocking ...

“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is being hailed as a masterpiece in storytelling, which makes lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen’s path in video games all the more unusual. The California native is a ...

Doraemon Comic Traveler is set on the mysterious Comic Planet, a world rich in manga culture, with a completely original storyline. Players can join the iconic five characters from the Doraemon series ...

Rachael Hutchinson, Elias Ahuja Professor of Japanese and Game Studies, is building bridges between two academic disciplines with a new project, “Translating Japanese Videogame Theory.” Hutchinson ...

There are countless overlooked JRPGs released every month. Short for Japanese Role Playing Game, the genre spans over 40 years. Most games revolutionized the genre, while others are known for their ...

The colossal popularity of Pokémon has always weirded me out a little. On the one hand, I was there in the ‘90s, and very much a member of that fandom from the beginning. I remember every kid at ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Japanese role-playing games have carved a massive space for themselves ...

If you’re video game shopping and looking for one of the biggest bangs for your buck, role-playing games fit the bill. These modern-day epics are packed with thrilling adventures and shocking ...