Here comes October, and the spooky season is ringing at full volume. Even here, this month has gained a modern connotation that has long carried a specific dose of popularity and stereotypes worldwide.

The moment you think you've seen every possible variation on the JRPG theme, something like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 comes along—and...

We often hear in conversations that there are no fresh ideas in games anymore or that last year was disappointing. Many titles follow familiar patterns, and some rely on sequels and remakes, but that's not the whole picture.