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You're Roberta Williams: A Fan, a Creator, and the Living Legend Behind King's Quest
Comedian Mike Drucker’s long-form chats reveal Roberta Williams’s creative mindset, her early inspirations, and the enduring magic of adventure game design.
Tears, Ascend, and Rumors: The Cultural Pulse of Zelda and the Year Ahead
From fan theories about Tears of the Kingdom to the quiet stillness around Deus Ex, a crowded market of anticipation and speculation defines the start of 2026.
Under-the-radar wagers for 2026: five lesser-known titles to watch
From kungfu-punk epics to pixel-drawn mysteries, a curated set of indie and mid-budget games could carve unexpected space in a crowded year.
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way: Winter Burrow and the Power of Small Moments
In a loud, crowded gaming landscape, Winter Burrow uses a mouse-sized world to argue for listening, presence, and care.
Culture & Opinion: The RPS Selection Box and the Year’s Bonus Games
A culture observer reflects on how indie curiosities, early access rituals, and mercurial voting shape 2025’s standout oddities.
The Secret Hunt: Deltarune’s Eggs and the Case for Hidden Discovery in 2025
A culture-and-opinion look at how a deliberately obtuse egg quest revived the joy of exploration—and what it means for modern game design.
The RPS Selection Box: Year-end Backlog, Backroom Critique, and Three Muted but Sharp Picks
Edwin’s selections cut through the year’s noise with a wink at backlog culture, pairing daring design with a wry editorial voice.
Five Small Games That Shaped 2025: Callum's Bonus Picks
A culture-forward look at indie gems that defined a year of quieter, sharper joys.
Readers Speak: The RPS 100 (2025) Reflects a PC Gaming Culture in Conversation
Disco Elysium tops a wide-ranging list that blends CRPG storytelling, strategy epics, and open-world curiosities, all shaped by reader memory and debate.