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    Kerbal Space Program series tackles Soviet rocket challenge●We Need a Bigger Rocket!! | SOVIET.KSP Ep7 | KSP RP-1▶youtubeScienceSpace Policy1.2K20 min ago

    Episodes of a Kerbal Space Program role-play series set in a Soviet-style space programme are drawing attention from the game's community. The latest instalment, part of the RP-1 realistic progression mod series, shows a player hitting the limits of their current launcher and concluding a bigger rocket is needed, a familiar frustration for fans of the mod's demanding early-spaceflight simulation.

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    RPGamer has published a feature looking at role-playing games and their presence in cinema, examining how RPG stories and worlds translate to film adaptations. The piece surveys notable examples of the genre crossing over to the movies. Little further detail is available beyond the headline, and reaction so far is limited.

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    The Witcher 3 remaster wins over fans and critics●The Witcher 3 remaster is everything I hoped it would be https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/09/29/witcher-MmastodonCultureEntertainment31 d ago

    The remastered version of The Witcher 3 has been released and early reactions are strongly positive. Reviewers say the updated visuals and technical improvements enhance the acclaimed 2015 role-playing game without diminishing what made it popular, with one review calling it everything hoped for. Players are discussing whether the upgrade justifies revisiting the lengthy adventure.

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    Middle school math teacher introduces himself online▼Hi, I’m David. I’m a middle school math teacher in the south. You’ll usually find me tinkering with some kind of computeMmastodonLifeEducation231 d ago

    A middle school math teacher based in the southern United States has introduced himself online as someone who spends his free time tinkering with computer problems, playing role-playing and board games, and watching British comedy panel shows. He describes himself as an odd ball who never quite fits in, a self-deprecating framing that has drawn modest engagement from readers.

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    Players fired up to replay The Witcher 3 after fresh CD Projekt Red news●Sounds like it’s time to boot back up some wild hunt # witcher # cdprojektred # gaming # gamingnews # pcgaming https://MmastodonCultureGaming18 h ago

    Gamers are saying it is time to boot The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt back up following new news from CD Projekt Red. The talk centres on the studio and its fantasy role-playing franchise, with PC players in particular expressing enthusiasm about returning to the game. No specific announcement details are given in the discussions, only the urge to revisit the game.

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    Gothic II Complete Classic is heading to consoles●Bezimienny ponownie wraca do Khorinis, a wraz z nim kultowa historia, dodatek Noc Kruka, ponad 100 misji, setki postaciMmastodonCultureGaming116 h ago

    The classic RPG Gothic II is being released for consoles as Gothic II Complete Classic, bringing the nameless hero back to Khorinis. The package includes the original cult story, the Night of the Raven expansion, more than 100 quests, hundreds of characters and extensive combat. Gamers are welcoming the return of a beloved title from the early 2000s to modern platforms.

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    Starfield Sequel Unlikely, Former Developer Says▼Starfield Is Unlikely to Receive a Sequel, Former Developer Says✉newsCultureGaming2 d ago

    A former Bethesda developer has said that Starfield, the studio's 2023 space role-playing game, is unlikely to receive a sequel. The comment has drawn attention from players and industry watchers, many of whom see it as a sign of the game's underwhelming commercial and critical reception. Fans remain divided over whether Bethesda will continue the franchise or shift focus to its established series like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

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    Hobbyist builds science-based planet generator for RPGs▼I've been working on this for a long while now. It started as a simple script to generate a believable planet for my rolMmastodonTechnologySoftware623 h ago

    A developer has unveiled a long-running hobby project that grew far beyond its original scope. What began as a simple script to generate a believable planet for a role-playing game turned into a full simulation, as the creator kept adding the science needed to make it realistic — starting with a procedurally generated star and expanding from there. Fellow enthusiasts of procedural generation and hard science-fiction worldbuilding are taking an interest in the work.

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    Gamer finally buys Wizardry on the WonderSwan Color●Guy who held out on buying Wizardry til it came to the WonderSwan Color # games # VideoGames # VideoGaming # retroGamesMmastodonCultureGaming21 h ago

    A retro gaming enthusiast is being discussed online for waiting years to buy Wizardry until it received a WonderSwan Color port, rather than picking it up on earlier platforms. The anecdote highlights the dedication of collectors who hold out for specific handheld versions of classic computer role-playing games, and it is drawing amusement and recognition from fellow fans of vintage Japanese hardware and the long-running Wizardry series.

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    Middle-earth: Shadow of War Review Draws Attention▼Middle Earth: Shadow of War - Review✉newsWar7 h ago

    Reviews are circulating for Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the action role-playing game set in Tolkien's world and sequel to Shadow of Mordor. Critics are weighing in on its expanded Nemesis system, orc army-building mechanics and open-world design, as the game arrives as one of the season's notable releases.

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    The Witcher 3 breaks all-time Steam player record with remaster▼Polish-made Witcher 3 game breaks its all-time Steam player record with remastered release✉newsCultureGaming13 h ago

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the Polish-made role-playing game by CD Projekt Red, has broken its all-time Steam player record following the release of its remastered version. The update has drawn lapsed and new players back to the 2015 title, pushing concurrent player numbers to their highest level ever and renewing discussion of the game's enduring popularity.

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    Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave praised for its portrayal of religion▼Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is the Rare RPG that Tackles Religion Correctly✉newsCultureGaming1 d ago

    Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is drawing attention for its handling of religion, with Polygon calling it a rare RPG that tackles faith correctly. The piece argues the game treats religious belief with more nuance than most role-playing games, which typically frame religion as villainous or irrelevant. Coverage of the title's storytelling is fueling discussion among fans of the series and the genre.

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    'She Kills Monsters': Theatre Guild stages gaming dramedy●‘She Skills Monsters’: Guild presents a gaming dramedy✉newsCultureTheatre9 h ago

    A local theatre guild is presenting 'She Kills Monsters', a dramedy that blends tabletop gaming with family drama. The play follows a woman exploring her late sister's fantasy role-playing campaign, mixing comedy, action and grief. The production gives community performers and audiences a story that connects geek culture with themes of loss and sibling bonds.

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    Gaming Fans Revisit Darksiders 2's Tri-Stone Gates●View of the huge gates of the village of the Makers, Tri-Stone. 🎮 Darksiders 2 Sequel Tuesday # darksiders2 # gaming # vMmastodonCultureGaming11 d ago

    A gaming enthusiast shared a striking in-game screenshot of Tri-Stone, the vast gates of the Makers' village in Darksiders 2, tagged as part of a 'Darksiders 2 Sequel Tuesday' theme. The image showcases the game's distinctive art style through virtual photography, with players sharing favourite locations from the action role-playing title.

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    Encased RPG Drops to $1.49 in Fanatical Sale●🕹 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG 💵 $1.49 (95% Off) 🛒 Fanatical 🔗 https:// cheapshark.com/s/5aaee2ad # pc # gaminMmastodonCultureGaming223 h ago

    Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is on sale for $1.49, a 95% discount, at retailer Fanatical for PC players. The post-apocalyptic role-playing game, inspired by classics of the genre, is being shared as one of the deeper cuts in current PC game deals, with gamers passing the offer along to bargain hunters.

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    Baldur's Gate 3 players celebrate matching armour for their characters●# gaming # baldursgate3 Meine Zoe und Schattenherz sind nun auch bei der Rüstung ein Paar😁🤗 So süß die beiden IMHO🙂 (UndMmastodonCultureGaming21 d ago

    A Baldur's Gate 3 player shared that their characters Zoe and Schattenherz now wear matching armour, calling the pairing adorable. The post, written in German, is part of ongoing fan chatter about romances and pairings between characters in the role-playing game. Fans of the title frequently share screenshots of their custom characters' looks and relationships.

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    Atlus fans debate Soejima versus Kaneko character designs●Character design battle: ATLUS designers Soejima (modern Persona series, Catherine, Metaphor) versus Kaneko (early PersoMmastodonCultureGaming223 h ago

    Gaming communities are debating the character design work of two Atlus artists: Shigenori Soejima, known for the modern Persona series, Catherine and Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Kazuma Kaneko, the artist behind early Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. Fans are comparing the two styles, with discussion underway on the Resetera forum weighing which designer's approach better defines Atlus's visual identity.

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    A guide highlighting the best role-playing video games suitable for children is drawing attention among parents and gamers. The roundup covers family-friendly RPGs, helping caregivers find age-appropriate titles in a genre that can often skew toward mature content.

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    Players return to The Witcher 3 after free remaster update●Okay, time to give The Witcher III another go now the free remaster update has released! On my previous attempts, I coulMmastodonCultureGaming11 d ago

    CD Projekt Red has released a free next-generation remaster update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, prompting lapsed players to give the 2015 role-playing game another try. Some returning players say earlier attempts were put off by the clunky feel of riding Roach, the protagonist's horse, and hope the reworked update improves travel and overall gameplay.

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    Atelier Iris 2 marks 20 years since Spanish release●Avui és el 20è aniversari de la publicació a casa nostra de "Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny" per "PlayStation 2" dMmastodonCultureGaming41 d ago

    The role-playing game Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny was released in Spain for PlayStation 2 twenty years ago today. Fans of the Gust-developed Sony franchise are marking the anniversary, sharing memories of the JRPG series' early days on PS2 and celebrating its place in retro gaming history.

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    How LARPing Became Slang for Posers●How LARPing, a Gaming Term, Became a Word for Posers https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/style/larp-slang-meaning-tiktok.MmastodonLifeFashion21 d ago

    The New York Times traces how 'LARPing' — short for live-action role-playing, once a niche gaming hobby — has evolved into a popular insult online for people seen as pretending or performing rather than being genuine. The piece explores how the term spread from gaming circles into everyday social media slang, used to accuse others of living a fantasy version of themselves.

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    How LARPing Became Slang for Posers●How LARPing, a Gaming Term, Became a Word for Posers✉newsCultureGaming1 d ago

    The New York Times examines how LARPing, short for live-action role-playing, has expanded beyond gaming to become a general-purpose insult. In online discourse, accusing someone of LARPing now means calling them a poser pretending to be something they are not — an expert, an activist, or an insider. The piece traces the term's journey from hobbyist subculture to mainstream political and social commentary.

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    The Witcher 3 Remastered Launch Trailer Released●The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered - Official Launch Trailer https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=xCIrtVgp_Eo # videoGamesMmastodonCultureGaming11 d ago

    CD Projekt Red's remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has an official launch trailer, indicating the updated edition is now being rolled out. Gamers are sharing and discussing the trailer, with attention focused on the visual upgrades and refreshed presentation of one of the most acclaimed role-playing games of the last decade.