Features: Special Features

Whether you're looking for our special reports on your favorite title, roundtable discussions, in-depth articles, or simply a few Top 10 lists, you'll find it here.

Anniversary

Our Favorite Features ~ An RPGFan 20th Anniversary Feature

06/08/18 A collection of twenty of our favorite features from — you guessed it — 20 years of RPGFan.

Top Lists

Switch Port When? 45 Games We Want to See on Nintendo's Sometimes Portable Console

03/30/19 The Nintendo Switch continues to be a home to more and more games, and ports from other consoles are a very notable part of its library. But there's always more on our collective wish lists, so here are some titles we think are perfect fodder for at home or on-the-go gaming.

Embrace the Night: 13 Perfectly Spooky RPGs for Halloween

10/24/18 Four RPGFan team members with a love of weird, scary, and offbeat (and often all three!) titles compile a list of games perfect to play this Halloween season.

The 30 Essential RPGs of 2010-2015

05/13/16 Having reached the second half of the 2010s, we decided to come up with the short list of the games you should really find time for from the past five years.

The Best RPGs of All Time

06/10/15 Thirteen RPGFan editors each chose their own "best RPGs ever" lists. There are as many similarities as there are differences. Whose tastes most align with yours?

Top 5 Underwhelming RPG Storylines

04/08/13 Rob collects the most disappointing and underwhelming RPG narratives of all time.

Top 5 Overrated PC RPGs

02/12/13 Kyle lists the most overrated RPGs on the PC.

Top 10 Best Written RPGs

12/07/12 Kyle chooses the best written RPGs of all time.

Top 10 Dumbest RPG Plot Twists

11/25/12 Stephen rages for a while about his least favorite RPG plot twists.

The Best Male RPG Characters

11/12/12 The staff selects the paragons of manhood in a variety of categories.

Top 20 RPGs of the Last Decade

09/02/10 Our doozy of a feature!

Top 10 MMORPG Games of All Time

05/13/10 Editor Adam Tingle lists his favorite Top 10 MMORPGs.

Most Anticipated

60 Most Anticipated Games of 2019

01/26/19 We've finished awarding 2018's top games, so it's time as always to look forward. Here are the 60 games for 2019 we're most excited about. Most should even release within the year this time!

63 Most Anticipated Games of 2018

01/28/18 It's easy to think that 2018 won't have much in store after the kinds of games we saw in 2017, but here are 63 reasons that assumption is incorrect.

RPGFan's 40 Most Anticipated Games of 2017

02/05/17 There's a veritable bounty of games coming to us even before spring hits in North America, and that doesn't even account for what's coming the rest of the year. Here, we list all that we're looking forward to playing in 2017.

50 Most Anticipated Games of 2016

02/26/16 With 2015 behind us, the staff looks forward to what's to come in 2016. Once again, there's no shortage of hopefulness in our hearts for these fifty titles.

50 Most Anticipated Games of 2015

01/31/15 Our biggest list yet! Come see fifty titles that we're looking forward to in 2015.

Most Anticipated Games of 2014

01/24/14 Twenty-five games that make us crazy with excitement in 2014.

The Most Anticipated Games of 2013

01/14/13 We gather the games we're most excited about in 2013.

RPGFan's Most Anticipated Games 2012

01/27/12 The twelve games we're most looking forward to this year.

RPGFan's Most Anticipated RPGs of 2011

02/06/11 The title probably speaks for itself.

RPGFan Chapters

Encyclopedic Observations: Final Fantasy XIV and the Future of Eorzea in Shadowbringers

02/28/19 A lot has happened with the cast and world of Final Fantasy XIV in 5 years. Derek looks into what brought us to where we are now, and how events are looking to play out in Shadowbringers this summer.

Toriyama's Toil: Exploring Three Decades of Art with Dragon Quest Illustrations

01/16/19 Derek Heemsbergen takes us on a photo-enhanced journey through this densely-packed 240-page art book featuring over 500 pieces of Akira Toriyama's instantly-recognizable artwork.

The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Review

12/13/12 Rob shares his thoughts on the Amano artbook and his nostalgia for classic Final Fantasies.

Tabletop

Tiny Epic Quest: Board Game Review

08/16/18 It's not the first time we've covered tabletop games here, but it's the first real review of a game!

Origins Game Fair 2018

07/09/18 Our annual look at our highlights from the long-running tabletop convention, Origins.

10 2-Player Board Games You Should Play

08/06/17 Luna Lee & Bob Richardson compile a list of ten unique, accessible, and fun board games for dynamic duos of all skill levels.

Origins Game Fair 2017

07/13/17 We had so much fun at Origins 2016 that we had to go back. Come inside for three mini-features on the games and creators featured on the show floor.

Origins Game Fair 2016

07/01/16 Bob and Luna check out the latest in board games... or are they RPGs? It's hard to tell some days.

Getting Hexed

06/03/13 John takes a look at Cryptozoic's upcoming MMOTCG Hex: Shards of Fate.

Origins Game Fair 2012 Special Feature

07/01/12 Bob tells a tale of board games, iOS games and, for good measure, Felicia Day.

Tanto Cuore: Deck Building Game Spotlight

03/27/12 Maids and Card Games together? Oh my!

Super Dungeon Explore: Board Game Spotlight

01/16/12 John's brother William takes a look at a board game that JRPG fans just might love.

2019

Pokémon Y Nuzlocke Challenge

04/20/19 Neal follows up his 2017 Pokémon Moon challenge, this time focusing on another 3DS entry, Pokémon Y.

Kingdom Hearts ~A Beginner's Guide~

01/22/19 This is it! Read on for all you need to know about the complex series that is Kingdom Hearts, as we look forward to Kingdom Hearts III. Come on!

2018

Adventures on the Side: Guidelines for RPG Sidequests

07/29/18 Tina looks at the good, bad, and mediocre world of sidequests, putting two well-known RPGs under the microscope.

2017

Fabula Nova Anniversaris: Celebrating Thirty Years of Final Fantasy

11/21/17 The biggest feature in RPGFan history, we celebrate Final Fantasy's history with a series of posts, articles, stories, and original artwork in several weeks worth of posts.

Pokémon Moon Nuzlocke Challenge

07/12/17 The answers to your burning questions lie within: How adorable is Litten? Is Alola a tropical paradise with a dark side? And what the heck is a Nuzlocke, anyway?

2016

RPGFan Editorials

Latest Update: 10/02/16 In-depth analysis on a wide range of topics related to our favorite genre.

Pokémon GO Perspectives

07/25/16 Pokémon GO isn't really a thing that can be reviewed, but we still have things to say about it.

Tetris Review (April Fool's 2016)

04/01/16 Clearly the best RPG.

2015

Final Fantasy: Record Keeper Studio Visit

03/25/15 Mike visits Square Enix and DeNA to check out the sights and sounds of Final Fantasy: Record Keeper! This description wasn't phoned in at all!

Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns Studio Visit

03/03/15 Stephen visits ArenaNet to check out the sights and sounds of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns!

2014

Dragon Age: Inquisition First Hands-On Preview

Latest Update: 11/03/14 Stephen spends over five hours with Dragon Age III.

This is My Story: A Report From the Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Launch Event

03/15/14 Inside Square Enix's launch event and art exhibition for the PS3 and PS Vita releases of Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster.

2012

The Elder Scrolls Online Hands-on Event

10/22/12 Kyle visits Zenimax Online to get the low-down on this 2013 MMORPG release.

RPGFan Complete Coverage: Mass Effect 3

10/13/12 Game, DLC, and soundtrack reviews; media galleries; features; and more concerning BioWare's controversial finale.

The Evolution of Pokémon

08/08/12 A look back, and a look ahead, at Nintendo's long-running monster-collecting franchise.

RPGFan Complete Coverage: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

03/09/12 Three reviews, a podcast, and a bunch of impressions for 38 Studios' first game!

Mass Effect Roundtable

03/04/12 With Mass Effect 3 around the corner, we discuss what BioWare's sci-fi epic means to each of us.

Paragon vs. Renegade: The Morality of Choice

02/17/12 Editors explore their roles in games and what they mean.

RPGFan Complete Coverage: To The Moon

02/16/12 All our coverage in one place for 2011's little indie gem that could.

2011

The Big Bosses of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

12/09/11 Kyle E. Miller hits San Francisco to check out Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and its big bosses.

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny Roundtable

10/05/11 RPGFan participates in a roundtable discussion about Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny - we get plenty of questions answered.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Studio Visit

10/03/11 Editor John McCarroll visits the studio to get some quality hands-on time with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

RPGFan Complete Coverage: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

09/12/11 One handy, stylish page to access all of our coverage and features for Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review Event

08/19/11 An advance look at Square Enix's Deus Ex: Human Revolution and chats with the developers at the Eidos Montréal offices.

RPGFan's Best (and Worst) Female RPG Characters

04/29/11 Editors pick their top ten favorite female RPG characters, along with their five worst and three non-RPG honorable mentions.

RPGFan's Best (and Worst) Final Fantasy Games

04/08/11 Editors pick their top five, three worst, and three best sub-series of Final Fantasy.

RPGFan's iOS Roundtable

03/26/11 Editors discuss the present and future of the iOS as a gaming platform.

Darkspore Roundtable

02/01/11 A closer look at Maxis's online action-RPG.

2010

Deathspank Roundtable

07/12/10 A look at this bizarro (in a good way) title from Hothead Games.

DOFUS 2.0 Media Tour

01/21/10 French, strategy-based, graphically-upgraded MMORPG. Need we say more? If so, read this article.

2009

Atlantica Online Media Tour

11/01/09 Celebrating the MMO's one year anniversary.

Nostalgia Exclusive Character Reveals

10/10/09 Check out the main playable characters from Ignition Entertainment's upcoming DS RPG.

Final Fantasy XI: A Crystalline Prophecy Media Tour

04/30/09 Showcasing all content updates through April 2009, including the new downloadable mini-expansion.

ntreev Media Tour

01/26/09 MMORPGs "Grand Chase" and "Trickster Online" both broken down and served to you in small, digestible portions. Enjoy!

2008

Final Fantasy XI Fan Festival 2008

12/23/08 A comprehensive report of the events that took place during this year's Fan Fest.

La Tale Media Tour

11/23/08 Looks like Maple Story needs to make room for another 2D, side-scrolling MMORPG. OGPlanet gives us a look at their newly-released MMO "La Tale."

Silkroad Online Media Tour

09/06/08 Of all the free-to-play MMOs coming from Korea, what sets this one apart? Check out our media tour to find out.

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess Media Tour

08/22/08 Showcasing all content updates through June 2008, and speculating on the future of the MMO.

2007

RPGFan Roundtable 2007

10/06/07 In this four-part series, Western and Eastern RPGs face off in a fight to the death! Well, sort of.

2006

Dark Age of Camelot: The Roundtable 2006

10/16/06 Mythic EA's MMO is in its fifth year, and we find out how it's still going strong.

MageKnight: Apocalypse Developer Chat

08/29/06 Namco Bandai helps us lay down the law on their upcoming PC title.

Square Enix Press Conference 2006

05/08/06 Square Enix talks next and current-gen.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Premiere Event

04/11/06 Taking a look at the only time Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children will play in a theatre.

2005

Dark Age of Camelot: The Roundtable

09/26/05 Going deeper into Darkness Falls.

Fable: The Lost Chapters Tour

09/20/05 Lionhead Studios showcases the expansion to Fable.

Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia Media Tour

01/22/05 RPGFan takes a stroll through Vana'diel's new areas.

2004

Lord of the Rings: The Third Age Community Day

09/15/04 RPGFan visits Electronic Arts to take a look at Lord of the Rings: The Third Age.

Square Enix 2004 Press Conference and Dear Friends: Music from Final Fantasy

05/12/04 RPGFan exposes the nitty-gritty of Square Enix's first press conference prior to E3 and the first Final Fantasy Concert in America.

2003

Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart Media Tour & Impressions

10/13/03 RPGFan takes a trip through some of the more exotic locations of Square Enix's first expansion to FFXI.

Anarchy Online: Shadowlands Media Tour

08/26/03 Three RPGFan editors go wild in Funcom's ground breaking expansion to their acclaimed MMORPG.

Final Fantasy XI Media Tour & Impressions

08/11/03 Square Enix takes RPGFan for a romp through the PC version of their upcoming MMORPG.

EverQuest Online Adventures Event

03/07/03 RPGFan visits Sony Online Entertainment for a closer look at their first PS2 MMORPG as well as the latest addition EverQuest for the PC.

2002

The History of RPGFan, 1997-2002

01/27/02 The story behind how RPGFan came to be is a story that bares telling. Relive the ups and downs of the website in this complete history of the website since its inception in 1997.
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