Val Hull

Val Hull

Resident role-playing RPG game expert. Knows where trolls and paladins come from. You must fight for your right to gather your party before venturing forth.

Outward – Combat Gameplay Trailer

Nine Dots Studio’s survival-oriented action-RPG Outward is aiming for a March 26, 2019 release, and when it launches, you’ll get a chance to explore some inhospitable areas, complete numerous quests, and fight a bunch of less than friendly monsters. And…

The Iron Oath Update #40

This month’s Kickstarter update for Curious Panda’s upcoming gritty turn-based RPG The Iron Oath brings us a general progress report and talks about the game’s recently revamped Guild Council feature. Thanks to the council and its advisers, you’ll be able…

Battle Brothers Developer Blog #116 – The Barbarians

In the upcoming Warriors of the North DLC for Overhype Studios’ Battle Brothers, your mercenaries will get an opportunity to square off against a bunch of barbarian raiders. These new enemies will favor rugged armor and well-worn gruesome weapons; they’ll…

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Developer Blog – Heat Maps

Those of you interested in learning how the developers over at TaleWorlds Entertainment ensure that Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord’s AI does what it’s supposed to do, should check out the latest developer blog post. There, you can read about…

Hades Interview

Greg Kasavin, the creative director over at Supergiant Games, had a chat with Eurogamer, talking about his studio’s upcoming roguelite action-RPG Hades. In particular, he focused on the game’s gradually evolving story and the team’s efforts to make Hades’ Greek…