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    Richard Garriott regains control of the Ultima series●Richard Garriott is officially regaining control of the Ultima seriesYhnCultureGaming454 d ago

    Richard Garriott, creator of the landmark Ultima role-playing series, is officially regaining control of the franchise. The news was shared on Hacker News, where commenters are weighing what this means for the future of the series he originally launched in 1981 with Akalabeth and Ultima. Details about what he plans to do with the property remain unclear, but fans see it as a significant reunion of creator and creation.

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    Progenitor, the 1994 PC-9800 cyberpunk adventure, draws attention●Progenitor, released in 1994 Released for: PC-9800 Series Point-and-click; Role-playing (RPG); Simulator; Strategy; TurnMmastodonBusiness413 h ago

    Progenitor, a 1994 point-and-click adventure and role-playing game released for NEC's PC-9800 series, is being highlighted among retro gaming communities. The title blends adventure, turn-based strategy and simulation elements, with a science fiction story featuring cyberpunk, detective and space opera themes, and is known in English through a fan translation.

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    Pool of Radiance ported to Atari ST and Sega Mega Drive●Pool of Radiance - SSI's legendary RPG comes to the Atari ST (AI) and expanded Sega Mega Drive https:// fed.brid.gy/r/htMmastodonTechnologyAI114 h ago

    SSI's classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG Pool of Radiance has received new conversions for the Atari ST and an expanded version for the Sega Mega Drive. The retro gaming community is sharing news of the ports, which bring the 1988 title to platforms that never officially received it, with the Mega Drive release reportedly adding expanded content beyond the original.

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    Summer Eternal Announces Physics-Driven RPG Red Rooster▼Summer Eternal announces ‘incendiary, physics-driven RPG’ Red Rooster for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC✉newsSciencePhysics4 d ago

    Summer Eternal has announced Red Rooster, an 'incendiary, physics-driven RPG' in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The studio is billing it as an RPG built around physics-based systems, and the reveal is drawing attention from RPG fans curious about how its fire and physics mechanics will work in practice.

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    A new update for The Witcher 3 Remastered is now live on Nintendo Switch, with the full patch notes published by Nintendo Life. Nintendo fans in Mexico and beyond are sharing details of the patch, which brings fixes and adjustments to the acclaimed RPG on the hybrid console.

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    Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is promoting a new growth model focused on investment and ease of doing business in urban areas. The push comes alongside reports of RPG Group planning transmission projects in Jabalpur, tyre plants in three cities, and IT investment in Ujjain. State politics remains heated too, with the BJP accusing Congress of plotting to weaken democracy through its opposition to the SIR electoral roll revision.

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    Disco Elysium co-author unveils physics-heavy RPG Red Rooster▼Disco Elysium co-author revealed Red Rooster - a new RPG with an emphasis on physics system✉newsSciencePhysics5 d ago

    A co-author of acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium has revealed Red Rooster, a new role-playing game built around a physics system. The announcement is drawing attention given the writer's pedigree behind one of the most celebrated RPGs of recent years, with observers curious whether the physics focus will translate into the same depth of simulation and storytelling that defined their earlier work.

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    Disco Elysium splinter studio reveals physics-driven RPG Red Rooster▼Disco Elysium splinter studio's Red Rooster is going to be a 'an incendiary, physics-driven RPG' where you play an inmate, an opiate-fuelled mathematician, and a bus driver with nunchucks✉newsSciencePhysics3 d ago

    Red Rooster, a new game from a studio formed by developers who split from the Disco Elysium team, has been announced as an 'incendiary, physics-driven RPG'. It will feature three playable characters: an inmate, a mathematician dependent on opiates, and a bus driver armed with nunchucks. The description has drawn attention for its oddball premise and its connection to the acclaimed Disco Elysium lineage.

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    Pushup RPG turns pushups and squats into phone battles●Pushup RPG transforma flexões e agachamentos em combates no telemóvel. O videojogo utiliza a câmara frontal do telemóvelMmastodonTechnologyMobile117 h ago

    A new mobile game called Pushup RPG turns exercise into combat gameplay. The game uses the phone's front camera to detect the player's posture in real time and validate correct execution of pushups and squats, converting each properly performed repetition into attacks during battles on the phone. It is being shared as a novel way to gamify fitness and make home workouts more engaging.

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    Diablo 2 Survivors project draws attention online●Diablo 2 Survivors Article URL: https:// d2survivors.lol/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0158131MmastodonBusinessStartups11 h ago

    A project called Diablo 2 Survivors, hosted at d2survivors.lol, is circulating on Hacker News, where it has gathered a handful of points and discussion links. Details about what the project actually contains are thin, but its name suggests a survival-style take on the classic action RPG Diablo 2, a franchise with a devoted fanbase.

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    Kingdom Hearts Final Mix run continues on Nintendo Switch 2▼Our journey continues in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix on Nintendo Switch 2! https:// youtu.be/VimYKQBNwYQ # kingdomhearts #MmastodonCultureGaming21 d ago

    Players are continuing their Kingdom Hearts Final Mix playthroughs on Nintendo Switch 2, sharing their progress with fellow fans. The Kingdom Hearts HD collections are available on Nintendo's latest console, letting fans revisit Square Enix's classic action RPG on new hardware. The Switch 2 community is actively discussing the game as part of ongoing retro and remaster conversations around the new console.

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    New free games service Game Asobita launches with mobile support●https://www. wacoca.com/games/1483558/ 傑作ゲーム『片道勇者』『巡り廻る。』など無料で遊び放題「ゲームアソビタ」公開、スマホにも対応。ウディタ製なら投稿自由 – AUTOMATON # # GAMINGMmastodonCultureGaming14 d ago

    A Japanese gaming service called Game Asobita has been made public, offering free unlimited access to games including well-known titles One Way Heroics and Megurimeguru. The service works on smartphones as well as PC, covering Android and iOS, and developers using the WOLF RPG Editor (Udita) engine can freely upload their games to the platform.

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    Wizardry Variants Daphne marks second anniversary with gold-prize monster hunt●『Wizardry Variants Daphne』2周年記念で、「新宿・渋谷・梅田」に“異形”大量発生中。見つけて報告すれば純金が当たる https:// automaton-media.com/articles/n ewsjp/2026MmastodonTechnologyMobile11 d ago

    To celebrate the second anniversary of Wizardry Variants Daphne, the Japanese mobile RPG is running a real-world campaign in which monster imagery, described as 'igyo' or grotesque creatures, has appeared across Tokyo's Shinjuku and Shibuya districts and Osaka's Umeda. Players who find and report the creatures can enter a lottery to win pure gold. The stunt ties the game's dungeon-crawling fantasy setting to busy urban locations.

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    Final Fantasy IX players reach Burmecia's bleak Mimic-filled ruins●# FFIX # VideoGames 2/2 We got to Burmecia where things are very bleak. There are fake chests, mimics, who attack when aMmastodonCultureGaming223 h ago

    A player continuing Final Fantasy IX has reached Burmecia, the rain-soaked ruins of a rat-like people, describing the dungeon's bleak atmosphere and its fake treasure chests that turn out to be Mimic enemies attacking when approached. The playthrough also reached the antagonist Kuja, whose androgynous outfit led the player to assume the character was a woman before learning he is a man.

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    ArcheAge Chronicles demo launches on Steam Next Fest●https://www. wacoca.com/games/1486738/ オープンワールドアクションMMORPG「ArcheAge Chronicles」のデモがSteam Next Festで公開に # # GAMING # AACMmastodonCultureGaming03 h ago

    The open-world action MMORPG ArcheAge Chronicles has released a playable demo as part of Steam Next Fest, letting PC players try the game ahead of launch. The title, connected to the ArcheAge franchise, is being picked up by Japanese gaming outlets and fans discussing the demo on Steam.

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    Steam playtesting opens for extraction RPG HUNGER●В Steam стартувало тестування HUNGER. Це онлайн екстракшин-RPG від шведської студії Good Fun Corporation, події якої розMmastodonCultureGaming019 h ago

    Playtesting has begun on Steam for HUNGER, an online extraction action RPG from Swedish studio Good Fun Corporation. The game is set in a grim alternate Europe during the Napoleonic wars, overrun by plague and chaos. Players can now try the title through Steam's testing program as the studio gathers early feedback.

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    EU players stay up late for WoW: Forever launch●EU players waking up at 23:55 for the WoW: Forever launch # worldofwarcraft # warcraft # mmo # mmorpg # gamingMmastodonCultureGaming011 h ago

    European World of Warcraft players are reportedly setting alarms for 23:55 to be ready for the launch of WoW: Forever, a project tied to the popular MMO. The awkward midnight timing for EU time zones is the point of conversation, with players joking about dragging themselves out of bed to log in the moment servers open.

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    Indie RPG Whisper of the Veil Puts Players in Zoe's Shoes▼Zoe carries fragments of truth and fading hope. Her journey is yours to take. Begin it in Whisper of the Veil. https://MmastodonCultureGaming21 d ago

    An indie RPG called Whisper of the Veil has launched, following a character named Zoe as she carries fragments of truth and fading hope through her journey. Built with RPG Maker and featuring pixel art, the game is playable in the browser via a free web release. It is being promoted within indie gaming and RPG communities.

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    Paroxysm, a free supernatural text RPG, enters early alpha●Paroxysm – free supernatural text RPG: vampires, werewolves and the Cortex hunting them (18+, early alpha) https:// lemmMmastodonCultureGaming120 min ago

    Paroxysm, a free text-based RPG set in a supernatural world of vampires and werewolves, is available in early alpha for adult players. The game features the Cortex, a force hunting the supernatural creatures. As an early alpha from an independent developer, it invites players to test and offer feedback while development continues.

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    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remaster or remake rumours surface▼Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remaster or remake rumours begin to flow, reportedly in part thanks to a metal… RumMmastodonCultureGaming022 h ago

    Rumours are circulating that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, Troika's cult 2004 RPG, could be getting a remaster or remake. The speculation reportedly stems from two separate sources, with a metal band possibly hinting at involvement. Fans of the beloved vampire role-playing game are buzzing over the prospect of the classic receiving a modern update, though nothing has been officially confirmed.

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    Free browser fantasy RPG Teoaria released●[FREE] [Browser] 🧙‍♂️ Teoaria a awesome fantasy rpg text based!!! ▶️ https:// coa-art.itch.io/teoaria # videogames # gamMmastodonCultureGaming03 h ago

    A free, text-based fantasy RPG called Teoaria is now playable in the browser via itch.io, created by developer coa-art. The release is being promoted with the promise of an accessible fantasy adventure requiring no download. Little else is known about the game so far, with promotion limited to the developer's own announcement.

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    Whisper of the Veil Emerges as Dark Story-Driven RPG●Whisper of the Veil is a dark, story-driven RPG where every choice feels heavier and every step takes you deeper into thMmastodonCultureGaming18 h ago

    A new indie role-playing game called Whisper of the Veil is being promoted as a dark, story-driven RPG in which every choice carries weight and players venture deeper into the unknown. The developer is sharing concept art with gaming and game development communities to build interest in the title. Details on release date, platforms and gameplay remain limited so far.

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    Players reach the finale of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix on Switch 2●It’s time for the finale of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix on Nintendo Switch 2! https:// youtu.be/vVLkKcv9owQ # kingdomheartsMmastodonCultureGaming19 h ago

    Players are streaming and posting the final stretch of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix running on Nintendo Switch 2, marking a milestone for the classic Square Enix RPG on the new console. Fans of the series and retro gaming are following along as the playthrough wraps up, with reactions focused on how the beloved title holds up on Nintendo's latest hardware.

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    Idle pixel-art JRPG 'Fantasy Idle Expedition' launches on Steam▼タスクバーで冒険が進むJRPG風ピクセルアート放置バトルゲーム『ファンタジー放置遠征隊』がSteamでリリース、記念セールで20%オフ | AppBank https://www. playing-games.com/1118893/ #MmastodonTechnologyMobile11 d ago

    A JRPG-style pixel-art idle battle game called Fantasy Idle Expedition has been released on Steam, where the adventure progresses directly on the player's taskbar. A launch celebration sale is offering the game at 20 percent off for a limited time. Players are noting the unusual premise of letting battles run in the background while working, in line with the idle game genre.

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    Night Shift Nurses Online Announced as Free-to-Play Card RPG●🔥 Night Shift Nurses Online, New Operation, has been announced, a new entry in the adult visual novel series, now a freeMmastodonTechnologyMobile022 h ago

    A new entry in the Night Shift Nurses adult visual novel series has been announced. Titled Night Shift Nurses Online: New Operation, it reimagines the franchise as a free-to-play card RPG featuring hospital exploration and auto-battles with cards obtained through a gacha system. The game will run as a service on PC via Fanza Games and on Android devices.

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    Players topple Kamulos, one of Albion's toughest foes●🔥 KAMULOS PADL! 🔥 Jeden z nejtvrdších protivníků Albionu si myslel, že jeho magie a pověst stačí na to, aby nám zkazil dMmastodonCultureGaming118 h ago

    A Czech role-playing game diary reports the defeat of Kamulos, described as one of the hardest opponents in Albion. The narrator Driscoll and his party beat the demonic boss despite his magic and fearsome reputation, with the writer boasting that no demonic boss can complain once the whole company commits to the fight. The post is part of an ongoing RPG diary series on the site High-Voltage.

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    12 upcoming RPGs to watch releasing after late 2026●https://www. tkhunt.com/2605970/ 絶対に見逃せない!2026年後半以降に発売する注目の新作RPG12選【PS5/Switch2/Steam】 # game # Gaming # pc # PS4 # PS5MmastodonCultureGaming01 d ago

    A roundup from Japan lists 12 upcoming RPGs scheduled for release in late 2026 and beyond, covering PS5, Switch 2, and Steam. The article highlights them as must-see titles for RPG fans, tagging them among the most anticipated games. It is aimed at players planning ahead for major releases on PlayStation and PC platforms.

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    Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade showcases SSR Kusakabe skills●SSR[薄暮の冷光]日下部篤也 スキル紹介【呪術廻戦 ファントムパレード】 https://www. playing-games.com/1118725/ # Android # iphone # JujutsuKaisen # JujutMmastodonTechnologyMobile12 d ago

    The Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade mobile game has introduced a new SSR unit, Atsuya Kusakabe under the 'Twilight Cold Light' variant, with a breakdown of his skills now circulating among players on Android and iOS. Fans of the turn-based RPG are checking the character's abilities and debating how he fits team builds.

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    Hobbyist shares AI-generated RPG-themed song on Suno●Burnt Cards, pra quem gosta de RPG e Card Games Feito com IA pelo SUNO, só a letra que é minha e o ritmo de inspiração (MmastodonCultureBooks11 d ago

    A Brazilian hobbyist has released a song called 'Burnt Cards', aimed at fans of RPGs and card games. The lyrics are their own, while the music was generated with the AI tool Suno, built around a rhythm inspired by kalimba and acoustic guitar. The track blends fantasy, tabletop gaming and bookish themes, and is being shared as a creative experiment mixing personal songwriting with AI composition.

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    A new free quest for Fallout: New Vegas has been released, adding an unsettling storyline in which the player is relentlessly pursued by a deadly synth. Players and gaming outlets are highlighting the creepy stalking mechanic as a memorable addition to the classic RPG, sparking fresh discussion around the decade-old game.

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    No Rest for the Wicked Reveals New Class System in Dev Update▼New Class System Revealed in Dev Update Video for ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ [Watch]✉newsCultureGaming1 d ago

    Moon Studios' action RPG 'No Rest for the Wicked' has unveiled a new class system in a developer update video. The footage outlines how players will customize character builds as the game continues its early access development. Fans of the title are discussing what the class options mean for combat and replayability as the game moves toward its full release.

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    Eric Barone, creator of Stardew Valley, has shared an update on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier. He says the title will lean more toward action RPG gameplay than Stardew Valley did. The news is drawing attention from fans across multiple countries who have been waiting for details since the game was first announced.

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    The console version of YAR: Forgotten Throne has been released in Japan. The action RPG draws on Slavic motifs and offers an open world with a narrative-driven structure, letting players explore a folklore-inspired setting rather than following a purely linear path. Gaming outlets are covering the launch, highlighting its unusual Slavic-inspired world and its blend of open-world exploration with story-focused role-playing gameplay.

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    Disco Elysium splinter studio unveils physics-driven RPG Red Rooster●Disco Elysium splinter studio's Red Rooster is going to be a 'an incendiary, physics-driven RPG' where you play an inmatMmastodonCultureGaming14 d ago

    Red Rooster, a new RPG from a studio formed by developers who split from the Disco Elysium team, is being billed as 'an incendiary, physics-driven RPG'. Players will take on the roles of an inmate, an opiate-fuelled mathematician, and a bus driver armed with nunchucks, in what the studio describes as a story about setting the world on fire.

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    Critical Role announces Shattered Legends Exandria mini-series●critical role shattered legends seriesGgoogleUS2006 d ago

    Critical Role is launching Shattered Legends, a new canon mini-series set in Exandria, with Matthew Mercer serving as Dungeon Master. The series is being made in collaboration with Hololive, the virtual YouTuber agency, marking an unusual crossover between the tabletop roleplaying group and the VTuber world. Fans of both communities are discussing what the partnership could mean for future storytelling in the Exandria universe.

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    Pittsburgh sports radio weigh a 2027 Aaron Rodgers return●Ready for another Rodgers Reunion? @ ThePoniExpress@twitter.com & @ ChrisMuellerPGH@twitter.com dove into the idea of AaMmastodonSportSports15 d ago

    Sports talk in Pittsburgh is examining the idea of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Steelers as their quarterback in 2027. Hosts on 93.7 The Fan, including Chris Mueller and Andrew Poni, discussed what another 'Rodgers reunion' would look like for the team. There is no confirmation from Rodgers or the Steelers; the discussion is speculative football conversation about the club's long-term quarterback plans.

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    Ten upcoming November game releases draw attention, led by GTA 6●遂に来た..11月発売注目の新作ゲーム10選!世界で大期待のGTA6が遂に発売/ゼルダの伝説時のオカリナリメイクも出る..他フリュー新作やJRPGリスペクトEdge of Memories等 https://www. yayafa.com/MmastodonCultureGaming15 d ago

    A Japanese gaming roundup lists ten notable new titles expected in November, headlined by the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6. The list also mentions a reported remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a new game from FURYU, and the JRPG Edge of Memories. Fans are weighing in on whether all of these will actually arrive this month.

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    Wizards of the Coast criticised over union non-recognition▼Not surprising that # WotC doesn't recognize the # Union # DnD # Dndmemes # TTRPG # TTRPGMemes # DungeonsandDragons # buMmastodonBusiness193 d ago

    Critics are voicing frustration that Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Dungeons & Dragons, does not recognize a workers' union. The accusation, shared in tabletop gaming communities, frames the decision as unsurprising from the publisher and has drawn attention among fans of D&D and tabletop role-playing games discussing labor conditions at the company.

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    Open Source TTRPG Resources Collection Shared▼Come explore a large random selection of forever open source # TTRPG resources, from games to SRDs to art and more! httpMmastodonTechnologySoftware33 d ago

    A curated, randomly organized collection of forever open source tabletop role-playing game resources is being circulated online. The list gathers free games, system reference documents (SRDs), artwork and other materials that creators can freely use and build on. Tabletop gaming communities are sharing it as a handy starting point for players and designers interested in open, reusable game content.

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    Idle RPG based on neco's heavily armed schoolgirl art gets release●https://www. wacoca.com/games/1482806/ neco氏が描く「重兵装型女子高生」をゲーム化した放置系RPG「JJK: 重兵装型女子高生 ワードレスレコード」,配信決定。事前登録開始 # # GAMING #MmastodonCultureGaming15 d ago

    An idle RPG adaptation of neco's illustrations of heavily armed high school girls, titled JJK: Heavily Armed High School Girls Wordless Record, has been confirmed for release, with pre-registration now open for Android and iPhone. The announcement is circulating in Japanese gaming news, drawing attention from fans of the original artwork and mobile RPG players.