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.

Warhammer: Chaosbane – Dwarf Slayer Video Introduction

We already had a chance to see Warhammer: Chaosbane’s Dwarf Slayer character in action thanks to some early previews, but now we also get an official video introduction dedicated to Bragi Axebiter, Chaosbane’s resident Dwarf Slayer. The video shows off…

What Makes Good Video Game Lore?

Lore. Love it or hate it, but at this point an entire library’s worth of text and background information is pretty much a prerequisite for any ambitious RPG. And if you’re going to do it anyway, might as well do…

Roguelikes and Going Mainstream – History of RPGs

The latest article in USgamer’s ongoing “History of RPGs” series is dedicated to the roguelike sub-genre of RPGs. Although instead of sharing some insights about the development and legacy of the eponymous Rogue, the article mostly talks about various Japanese…

Neverwinter: Undermountain Expansion Announced

Wizards of the Coast released the Dungeon of the Mad Mage D&D adventure book back in November of 2018. The book revolved around the famous Undermountain mega-dungeon and its mad wizard overlord Halaster Blackcloak. And going by the press release…

Path of Exile: Synthesis Announced

Synthesis is the official title of the next challenge league expansion coming to Grinding Gear Games’ action-RPG Path of Exile on March 8, 2019. Otherwise known as update 3.6.0, Synthesis will introduce a new NPC with some monster-infested memory problems…

Darkest Dungeon II Announced

The team over at Red Hook Studios has announced Darkest Dungeon II, a sequel to their Lovecraftian side-scrolling RPG from back in 2016. According to PC Gamer’s exclusive interview with the developers, the new game will feature a recognizable combat…