StarCraft 2 attempts to reconcile the RTS and the Western RPG in several subtle ways.

(30) Days of RPGs: August 2010 – the theme of the month is console RPGs making the jump to handheld with Valkyria Chronicles, Monster Rancher, and Ys Seven.

Either beat the heat or revel in it with these summertime video game suggestions.

Now that the hype and pageantry of E3 has quieted down, you don’t see a lot of coverage on it anymore. But does the content of the conferences live on in people’s memories one month later? What games from them continue to gain hype? What announcements still have people talking? We take a look and find out. (A Pressing Issue challenge submission.)

Developers focus far too much on the "shooter" aspect of first-person games, thus failing to take advantage of the possibilities the perspective offers.

This month, we look at Dragon Quest 9, Persona 3 Portable, Ron Gilbert's latest game, and more.

An analysis of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and how game design can influence classrooms and teaching methodology.

In an industry that strives for cutting edge realism, it's easy to forget that breaking away from reality is what caused games to endure in the first place. Mario, who had more powers than any real plumber, was the one to lead the way.

Choice alone is not important to games. Meaningful effects that come as a result of those choices make a game stand out from its peers.

A venerable developer's newest IP, a sequel to a genre-mashup sensation, and yet another NIS game headline this month's RPG selections.

In an age where 3D reigns supreme, 2D is not only surviving, but thriving. We look at five modern 2D games that are still pushing gaming forward.

We discuss how Nintendo utilized the power of the walkthrough to try and sell the West on console RPGs.

We examine Hexyz Force, Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow, and more in this month's edition of (30) Days of RPGs.

Sixteen years ago, Super Metroid defined a genre that was badly in need of a standard bearer.

Despite being a high-quality franchise as well as Japan's most popular series, America has never caught on. Can Nintendo succeed where Square Enix failed?

The earliest Shin Megami Tensei games are not currently available to us. Luckily, Atlus has provided us with a modern throwback that captures what was so great about them while making them infinitely more playable.

This month's (Thirty) Days of RPGs gives us an idea whether Monster Hunter Tri or Nier are worth our time.

This periodical column breaks down each month's RPG releases. Check it out for specifics on gameplay, story, and each title's word-on-the-street buzz about its overall quality.

Darwinia may have originally been a PC game, but the console release of Darwinia+ successfully brings the RTS to consoles. Here's three lessons console RTS developers can learn from the game.

February is a busy month for RPGs. Which games are worth buying? Check this guide.