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.

Joined: December 18, 2016
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ByVal Hull
OnJanuary 2, 2018

ATOM RPG New Year, New Patch

The end-of-year update and announcement from the developers behind the post-apocalyptic ATOM RPG are filled with optimism and high hopes for 2018, a year their game is currently set to release. Here’s what they have to say: Hello, friends! This…

ByVal Hull
OnJanuary 2, 2018

Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer Retrospective

It’s hard to believe but Mask of the Betrayer, the phenomenal first expansion for Neverwinter Nights 2, celebrated its tenth anniversary a few months back. Not willing to let this occasion go by without anyone noticing, the creative lead on…

ByVal Hull
OnJanuary 1, 2018

Ni-Oh Best Combat of 2017

Going hand in hand with all the best RPGs of 2017 lists is this CGMagazine article that boldly claims that in 2017, Team Ninja’s samurai-action RPG Ni-Oh had the best, most mechanically-complex and rewarding combat. Here’s their reasoning behind such…

ByVal Hull
OnJanuary 1, 2018

The Best RPGs of 2017

Let’s start the new year with something positive, shall we? 2017 was a great year for video games and it just so happens that quite a few of those were RPGs. The plentiful best-of lists reflect that, and while they…

ByVal Hull
OnDecember 30, 2017

The New World Update #22

Iron Tower Studio’s games tend to be filled with distinct, colorful NPCs and influential, if a bit unsavory, factions. And to give you a taste of what to expect in that regard from their upcoming colony ship RPG The New…

ByVal Hull
OnDecember 30, 2017

Forged of Blood 2017 Wrap-up and Personality System

Forged of Blood, the upcoming tactical RPG from Critical Forge promises to be set in a world of grays and unique perspectives, and to show us that it’s not just a marketing spiel, the latest post on the game’s developer…

ByVal Hull
OnDecember 29, 2017

Diablo III – The Darkening of Tristram Event Returns

Last year, in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original Diablo, Blizzard Entertainment held The Darkening of Tristram tribute event that allowed you to revisit the cozy but deadly hamlet where it all began, explore the dangerous catacombs…

ByVal Hull
OnDecember 28, 2017

Divinity: Original Sin II Modding Tutorial

A while back, the folks at Larian Studios released a tutorial that explained how to create your first level in Divinity: Original Sin II’s editor. And now they’re offering some intermediate modding advice with a new tutorial that covers exporting…

ByVal Hull
OnDecember 28, 2017

Chris Cocks on Upcoming D&D Video Games and Other Wizards of the Coast Projects

Chris Cocks, the current president and CEO of Wizards of the Coast who was inspired to get into the gaming industry after playing Baldur’s Gate, spoke to Rolling Stone about his future plans for his company’s highly regarded properties. These…

ByVal Hull
OnDecember 27, 2017

PC Gamer’s Best MMOs

The holiday season. It’s often cold and dark outside, you likely have some time off from work/school, and there are only so many family gatherings you can realistically attend before losing your mind. The perfect time to play some MMOs…