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Why the Realms of Arkania: Northland Trilogy is the Ultimate Tabletop Simulation

If you think modern role-playing games are demanding, it is time for a reality check. Long before the gaming industry decided to hold your hand with glowing quest markers, GPS…

Chris July 11, 2026

Retro-Games

Blackguards 2 Review: Embracing Your Inner Villain Has Never Been This Gritty

Release Date: January 20, 2015 Developer: Daedalic Entertainment Get It On: GOG The fantasy genre is absolutely flooded with virtuous paladins, chosen ones, and grand prophecies about saving the realm…

Chris June 25, 2026

Retro-Games

The River of Time Flows On: Why Drakensang’s Prequel and Phileasson’s Secret Still Hold Up

Release Date: February 19, 2010 Developer: Radon Labs Get It On: Steam If you missed out on the golden era of tactical, party-based computer role-playing games, you might look at…

Chris June 3, 2026