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.

Everything’s on Fire and No One Knows What to Do GDC Panel

During the recent GDC, a number of renowned video game writers/designers, namely George Ziets, Leanne Taylor-Giles, Chris Avellone, Colin McComb, and Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie have participated in a panel, Everything’s on Fire and No One Knows What to Do. Here’s the…

Conan Exiles Balancing Survival Gameplay and RPG Progression

Talking to Gamasutra, the lead designer for Conan Exiles, Oscar López Lacalle has explained how the game manages to balance survival and RPG elements. Considering that the game’s progression is based around gathering resources and crafting, it’s interesting to read…

Thea 2: The Shattering Development Updates

Since we last checked, the developers behind Thea 2: The Shattering, a wild mashup of the strategy and RPG genres, have posted a few progress updates. The first one talks about the demons in their world. With how prominent the…

D&D Beyond Announced

Everything is going digital these days and even pen and paper entertainment isn’t safe from this technological advancement. And while people may stalwartly insist that nothing beats the tactile feel of a real thing, it’s difficult to argue against convenience.…

State of Decay 2 Interview

Jeff Strain, the CEO of Undead Labs talked to GameSpot about the upcoming zombie apocalypse-themed sequel for Xbox One and Windows 10, State of Decay 2. The game also may or may not be released on Microsoft’s next console, Project…

Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds Teaser Trailer

Victor Vran: Fractured Worlds, an upcoming standalone expansion for the isometric action-RPG Victor Vran, that’s also a part of the game’s Overkill Edition, has received a new trailer. In it we see that this new expansion will raise the level…

Torment: Tides of Numenera Livestream Interview

Two of the developers behind Torment: Tides of Numenera have participated in an hour-long Twitch Livestream hosted by GamesRadar+. The game’s creative lead, Colin McComb, and writer Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie talked about their work on the game, while it was being…

Battle Brothers Release Date Announced, Trailer

The final release date for Battle Brothers, the popular turn-based tactical RPG that’s been on Steam Early Access for nearly two years, has been announced. The game will leave Early Access on March 24, 2017 and will cost you $29.99,…

Divinity: Original Sin II Meet the Lizards

Have you ever wanted to know more about the snooty Lizards that inhabit the world of Rivellon in the Divinity series? Well now you can. A Look at Lizards article on the official Divinity: Original Sin II website provides some…