Can every game be an RPG or is the term being over used? With a game like Baldur's Gate 3 gunning for GOTY 2023 and games like Starfield and Final Fantasy 16 also releasing, it's a good time for RPG games. But some feel the term is being over used when a game like Horizon Forbidden West is classified as an "Action RPG".

But what about games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 or Star Wars Jedi Survivor where clear RPG elements exist but the focus is more on action and adventure. Todd Howard recently commented on the idea that anything can be an RPG and I want to discuss if the term is being over used or if people are gatekeeping something they feel they need to protect.

The definition of an RPG game:

A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making regarding character development.

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It is official, Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty changed my mind about the game as a whole. While Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 did a lot for the game, the expansion does even more. My Cyberpunk 2077 review 2023 is completely different than my previous impressions and opinion about the game.

My Phantom Liberty review is almost entirely positive after over 10 hours of the content. Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty gameplay delivers a great experience and I plan to continue playing the entire game. Does this mean that CDPR has redeemed themselves? Shold we support CD Projekt Red after the bad launch?

Phantom Liberty is a new spy-thriller expansion for the open-world action-adventure RPG Cyberpunk 2077. As cyber-enhanced mercenary V, join secret agent Solomon Reed to unravel a web of shattered loyalties and sinister political machinations.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the megalopolis of Night City, where you play as a cyberpunk mercenary wrapped-up in a do-or-die fight for survival. Explore the dark future, now upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content!

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The latest Titanfall 3 news has many thinking that we may have a shadow drop incoming. The lack of an official Titanfall 3 trailer or announcement has fans combing over a Titanfall 3 leak and clues within Apex Legends. It genuinely seems like Titanfall 3 is still happening and maybe sooner than we expected.

If Titanfall 3 is coming then would they do a beta? And what about the impending MW3 release and the current Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 gameplay that folks are getting to experience? Titanfall 2 tried to take on COD and ultimately failed to do so. Will Respawn make the same mistake with the next game?

Titanfall is a media franchise that mainly features first-person shooter games. The series was created by Respawn Entertainment and debuted on Xbox and Microsoft Windows; it has expanded to other consoles and platforms.

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This will be an Assassin's Creed Mirage review roundup and they results are very mixed. I will be diving into Assassin's Creed Mirage gameplay later today and give you my own thoughts. I was concerned that AC Mirage gameplay would fall flat with a lot of players and seems that is the case.

For this AC Mirage review roundup I will try to show what the consistent criticisms are. Aside from the story, characters, and voice acting, some are taking issue with Assassin's Creed Mirage combat not feeling smooth while others enjoy it. Along with parkour and the campaign, not everyone agrees about how good or bad this game is.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is an action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and published by Ubisoft. The game is the thirteenth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series and the successor to 2020's Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

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It seems The Last of Us Factions 2 has been put on ice and I want to know, who is to blame? Those hoping that The Last of Us 2 Factions was coming may not get their wish. Jim Ryan wanted PlayStation live service games to become a quicker reality. Is that changing with Jim Ryan retiring?

TLOU Factions 2 was rumored to be delayed but now Naughty Dog layoffs is pointing to a potential cancel or indefinite suspension of the project. TLOU2 multiplayer was removed prior to the game's release because according to the devs it had become too big to be a mode within TLOU 2.

An untitled The Last of Us game is in development by Naughty Dog. A multiplayer game set in the world of The Last of Us, the game is a follow-up to the Factions multiplayer mode featured in the 2013 video game.

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The latest PlayStation news is that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 campaign length leaked and many are saying it's too short. The latest Spider-Man 2 trailer stresses "be greater together" and looks to be a huge game, but the Spider-Man 2 platinum time is apparently not long enough.

I want to discuss game length vs price as well as consider the common complaints about game bloat. I also want to compare Spider-Man 2 gameplay length to other PlayStation games along with other games in the market.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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The latest PlayStation news is that a Horizon Forbidden West PC port is on the way. Which has drive the conversation about PlayStation PC games to the forefront. And I want to know where is Ghost of Tsushima PC release and what about the God of War Ragnarok PC release date?

Some argue that the demand for the PS5 and even the PS5 Pro might go down if PlayStation PC ports arrive too fast. I think the sweet spot is somewhere in between where it currently is, and where Herman Hulst said could be the earliest.

Horizon Forbidden West is a 2022 action role-playing game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game was released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on 18 February 2022.

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The latest PlayStation news of Jim Ryan stepping down has many asking, what is next for PlayStation? Jim Ryan retiring doesn’t seem related to any problems with his performance, but seems to be related to his personal life. With PS5 games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 still coming this year, he has the opportunity to go out strong.

With the PS5 Pro coming next year, having Jim Ryan retire right before that will be slightly disruptive. Currently the PlayStation CEO will be an interim and it will be Hiroki Totoki. There is the possibility that Herman Hulst will get promoted from being the head of PlayStation Studios. Let’s discuss what Jim Ryan did, why he is retiring, and what this means for the future.

From Google: Jim Ryan, Sony Interactive Entertainment's CEO, is retiring after just four years on the job. The massive shakeup in leadership comes as the PlayStation 5 breaks sales records and as Sony has doubled-down on prestige blockbuster games like The Last of Us Part 1 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

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The latest Xbox news comes from a Phil Spencer interview about Xbox Game Pass exclusives. Would Microsoft ever make a game exclusive to Game Pass? Phil says no. Xbox Game Pass games are seen as an option not a requirement, but I think exclusives are still possible, and I will say why.

Because the Xbox leaks made it clear they need to grow the sub service off the Xbox console. Customers who do not own an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S need to sign up for Game Pass and having games exclusive to the sub model could help, but it would remove choice for the consumer.

Game Pass is a subscription service offered by Microsoft as part of Xbox network. Launched on June 1, 2017, the service allows users to download and play video games for Xbox video game consoles or Microsoft Windows PCs

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The latest Starfield vs Cyberpunk 2077 comparison has me saying that Bethesda can learn from the Phantom Liberty DLC. I have tried both Starfield gameplay and Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty gameplay recently and I think they both get things right and wrong. And my Starfield review now sees what the game learn from the Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update and DLC.

Starfield is an action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It was announced during Bethesda's E3 presentation in 2018. The game takes place in a space-themed setting, and is the first new intellectual property developed by Bethesda in 25 years.

Phantom Liberty is an action packed, spy-thriller expansion to Cyberpunk 2077, offering a complex story, a new district to discover, a powerful new skill tree, fresh gigs and side quests, new weapons and items, and infinitely replayable open world activities.

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