RPG Reactor

Roleplaying games on handhelds have always baffled developers. Whether it's the lack of space or processing power, RPGs have always been restricted to home systems; until the release of Nintendo's newest handheld, that is. Nintendo wowed the handheld gaming market with its incredibly impressive and undoubtedly powerful Gameboy Advance. With its momentous release came Camelot's first RPG offering for the new system, Golden Sun. Needless to say, the game was a smash hit.

German game developers have never had too much luck with their products here in the U.S, that isn't to say that they can't produce decent games because that simply isn't the case. A fine example of their talent is the excellent Gothic II. The original was a cult hit here in America so it's no surprise that we're being treated with a sequel.

Always wanted to get into an MMORPG, but could never get over the monthly fees? Guild Wars offers a solution to that conundrum with an episodic approach with no monthly fees. How does it stack up to the pay-to-play giants? Read on to find out.