One of the defining characteristics of JRPGs is the use of a fixed cast of characters. We rarely have agency over narrative outcomes and often act more like spectators to their adventures. Because of ...

Larian has confirmed that its upcoming role-playing game, Divinity, is indeed turn-based following speculation from the developer's fans. Following the announcement of Divinity at The Game Awards, ...

As the year nears its end, I've been really enjoying playing Octopath Traveler 0, and relaxing into its freeform approach as I poke and prod at many quest threads, meet new characters, and get to ...

Battle Brothers is one of those games that is infinitely better than what you expect at first glance. Overhype's turn-based strategy game has become something of a cult hit thanks to its unforgiving ...

Pam's Colecovision was her babysitter, from the age of 4 or 5, but the family only had one game. Over and over, hour after hour, she'd climb and jump through the three levels of Donkey Kong. But the ...

Get started with Java streams, including how to create streams from Java collections, the mechanics of a stream pipeline, examples of functional programming with Java streams, and more. You can think ...

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A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression. By Ellen Barry One of the most popular mental health innovations of ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Billed as an “epic sci-fi strategy RPG,” the game features a few key gameplay elements. You’ll ...

A lot of RPGs are coming-of-age stories — young people finding their place and purpose in the world while fighting some malevolent force. And despite how many of those stories we see, there’s a reason ...

Whether you’ve been friends for a week or 20 years, text messages can be a great way to show your friends that you’re thinking about them, regardless of whether you frequently see them or are ...