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GamingT2 · Outlet report

Forget open-world RPGs, no game needs to be longer than 40 hours

I’m not one to police how long a video game should be. Every game is different and begs design considerations that dictate runtime. It makes sense for Star Fox’s campaign to be…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Jul 5, 2026
Latest: Forget open-world RPGs, no game needs to be longer than 40 hours · Polygon
GamingT2 · Outlet report

Baldur's Gate 3's most beloved feature is overrated and ruins the game

How thin can you stretch a story before it loses cohesion? There is a common opinion regarding 2023’s Game of the Year winner, Baldur’s Gate 3, that the storytelling and…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Jul 4, 2026
Latest: Baldur's Gate 3's most beloved feature is overrated and ruins the game · Polygon
GamingT2 · Outlet report

The Co-Lead Designer of Baldur's Gate 2 Turned Baldur's Gate 4 Down and I Don't Blame Him — Baldur's Gate 3 Is Pretty Mu

After Baldur’s Gate 3’s enormous success, Baldur’s Gate 4 feels like an inevitability. That’s how the entertainment industry normally works: if a product everyone loves makes…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Jun 30, 2026
Latest: The Co-Lead Designer of Baldur's Gate 2 Turned Baldur's Gate 4 Down and I Don't Blame Him — Baldur's Gate 3… · IGN
GamingT2 · Outlet report

8 RPGs that make (almost) every side quest feel essential

From elusive frying pans to dismembered clowns Not all RPG side quests are created equal. For every captivating detour that nets you a spiffy new weapon or reveals an intriguing…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Jun 28, 2026
Latest: 8 RPGs that make (almost) every side quest feel essential · Polygon
GamingT2 · Outlet report

Lord of the Rings' hyped upcoming open-world RPG might break a 10-year curse

It's been how long since Middle-earth: Shadow of War?? When was the last time you played an excellent Lord of the Rings game? The landmark fantasy series is known for its epic…

1 update1 source1 mention here
May 20, 2026
Latest: Lord of the Rings' hyped upcoming open-world RPG might break a 10-year curse · Polygon

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The most recent articles mentioning role-playing games, grouped by month. Open a story above to read it as a full timeline.

July 2026

2 articles
Jul 5, 2026 · Polygon
Forget open-world RPGs, no game needs to be longer than 40 hours

I’m not one to police how long a video game should be. Every game is different and begs design considerations that dictate runtime. It makes sense for Star Fox’s campaign to be…

Jul 4, 2026 · Polygon
Baldur's Gate 3's most beloved feature is overrated and ruins the game

How thin can you stretch a story before it loses cohesion? There is a common opinion regarding 2023’s Game of the Year winner, Baldur’s Gate 3, that the storytelling and…

June 2026

2 articles
Jun 30, 2026 · IGN
The Co-Lead Designer of Baldur's Gate 2 Turned Baldur's Gate 4 Down and I Don't Blame Him — Baldur's Gate 3 Is Pretty Much Impossible to Follow

After Baldur’s Gate 3’s enormous success, Baldur’s Gate 4 feels like an inevitability. That’s how the entertainment industry normally works: if a product everyone loves makes…

Jun 28, 2026 · Polygon
8 RPGs that make (almost) every side quest feel essential

From elusive frying pans to dismembered clowns Not all RPG side quests are created equal. For every captivating detour that nets you a spiffy new weapon or reveals an intriguing…

May 2026

1 article
May 20, 2026 · Polygon
Lord of the Rings' hyped upcoming open-world RPG might break a 10-year curse

It's been how long since Middle-earth: Shadow of War?? When was the last time you played an excellent Lord of the Rings game? The landmark fantasy series is known for its epic…