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Welcome to Pixel Press’s second issue! This week is a special week, honing in on one of the most beloved and varied genres of all time - RPGs! Whether you’re a fan of your classic turn based JRPGs, more of a tactical fan, or into the indie scene, there’ll be something in here for you!

NATHAN AND FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES

The cover art of Fire Emblem Three Houses. Dmitri, Claude and Edelgard float in a triangle pattern above both versions of the main character Byleth. All exist in the shadow of Garreg Mach Monastery under blue skies and white clouds.

What does it mean to be a leader during a time of turmoil? Nathan Moloney writes that Edelgard from Fire Emblem Three Houses shows the trials and tribulations that creates a complex character and powerful leader. Edelgard is a very controversial figure for the fandom of this game, but Nathan has a ton of love for her and her writing, as you can tell in this essay, he has a lot to say about her! Join along with him and make sure to check out this great blog!

For the Empire!

LIAM AND BALDUR’S GATE 3

Since its release, Baldur's Gate 3 has redefined what a modern RPG can be by blending tabletop-style freedom with cinematic production values. With a reactive world that genuinely responds to your decisions, companions whose relationships shift based on the smallest of your choices and tactical gameplay rooted in classic mechanics. It offers a level of player agency and narrative depth rarely seen in mainstream RPGs.

More than a single game, it is becoming a blueprint for what future RPGs might aim for, one in which every bit of dialogue matters, every action has weight and each playthrough feels immensely personal.

Explore the Story!

MOLE CRICKET AND YIIK

Does storytelling end at your script? It doesn't — and the infamous YIIK proves it. Although nearly all of its original script remains in the 2024 overhaul, YIIK’s story lands much better now. What caused this, if not a redone script?

Simply put, the overhaul gives better impressions. We can think of impressions as spotlights; they guide where an audience will focus. Give the wrong impression and your player might miss something they needed to see. So, how did the overhaul make better impressions? I'll tell you, so long as you're ready to YIIK out.

I'M IN. LET'S YIIK OUT.

KATE AND PERSONA 5 ROYAL

10 characters in various poses against a red background.

Ever wish you could change corrupted people’s hearts for the better? Look no further than Persona 5 Royal! As the most recent installment to the Persona franchise, Persona 5 Royal combines all the core elements of it’s previous installment Persona 5 and improves it immensely. In this blog post, you will see all sorts of reasons why it’s worth giving this remaster a shot. Why not dive in and figure out what it means to be a true Phantom Thief?

let's steal their hearts!

DEVOLA AND ADVANCE WARS

Under the wide and vast umbrella of the RPG genre sits a vast world of niche subgenres and lesser known spins on the classic RPG formula. Strategy RPGs, though they may be popular now, were once one such niche subgenre. In an age when their kind were still fresh and young, Nintendo’s Advance Wars released on the GBA to critical acclaim… and at a really, really bad time.

Want to hear me ramble about it? Then buckle up and get ready. We’re going to war.

LET'S GO TO WAR!

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