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Today, we dive a bit deeper into the RPG genre, focussing on JRPGs and what they're bringing to games in 2026. Here are some of the most interesting 2026 releases!

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Games to Watch in 2026 – JRPGs | Player2.net.au
Paul runs through some of the must-watch JRPGs coming to your console or PC near you in 2026
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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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The strategy genre is also doing exciting things, so here are three of the most intriguing options coming in 2026, and what list would it be if @hewso.bsky.social didn't sneak in El Presidente?

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Games to Watch in 2026 – Strategy | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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It's time to celebrate the best and worst parts of what gaming gave us in 2025. Cue the latest episode of Patched, and The Patchies

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The Patchies 2025 – Patched #407 | Player2.net.au
The time-honoured Patchies return for a new year! Join Paul, and Matto as the pair dissect all of the best and worst elements of gaming in 2025!
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January 13, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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The open world genre continues to expand and try new things. Check out a few of the more intriguing titles of 2026 here:

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Games to Watch in 2026 – Open World | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices to three games for each genre. These might not be the most anticipated titles or the best releases,
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January 12, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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The open world genre continues to expand and try new things. Check out a few of the more intriguing titles of 2026 here:
Games to Watch in 2026 – Open World | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Have you played #Omen from Small Box Games? If not, @gorath44000.bsky.social thinks you really should…

#cardgame #lanebattler #smallboxgames #review
Omen Review – Clowdus With A Chance of Bloodshed | Player2.net.au
In this review, Stephen laments the difficulty in obtaining one of his favourite card games, Omen, from designer John Clowdus of Small Box Games.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:57 AM
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The new year is here, so join @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @mattophil.bsky.social for the first Patched of the year where they set some gaming related new year resolutions!

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2026 New Year Gaming Resolutions – Patched #406 | Player2.net.au
Patched returns for 2026, with our annual new year resolutions episode. Join Paul and Matto as they reflect on what went well, and what didn't in 2025, before casting an eye to calendar year 2026, to ...
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January 10, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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It's time to turn off the lights and hide behind the couch because @hewso.bsky.social's look into 2026 has made its way to the horror genre.

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Games to Watch in 2026 – Horror | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices to three games for each genre. These might not be the most anticipated titles or the best releases,
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January 8, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Some big changes are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online, and @hewso.bsky.social isn't so sure about one of them.

Get all the details here:

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A Big Shake Up Is Coming To Tamriel | Player2.net.au
A Big Shake Up Is Coming To Tamriel It is no secret that I am a fan of Bethesda's long-running MMO, The Elder Scrolls Online. It has been one game that has never left my hard drive, and despite not pl...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Today, @hewso.bsky.social grabs his shotgun and gets ready for 2026's FPS releases.

Which three does he think you need to keep an eye on?

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Games to Watch in 2026 – FPS | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Today, we continue with @hewso.bsky.social's 2026 "Games to Watch" coverage by looking at the ever-hard-to-define RPG genre.

Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely?

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Games to Watch in 2026 – RPG | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Today, we continue with @hewso.bsky.social's 2026 "Games to Watch" coverage by looking at the ever-hard-to-define RPG genre.

Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely?

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Games to Watch in 2026 – RPG | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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It is time again for @hewso.bsky.social's look at what is coming in 2026.

This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.

First up, Action games.

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Games to Watch in 2026 – Action | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody's radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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It is time again for @hewso.bsky.social's look at what is coming in 2026.

This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.

First up, Action games.

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Games to Watch in 2026 – Action | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody's radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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So true story. I was about to publish a review of this last year and then... well Bondi happened. It didn't feel right to press go. So I sat on it, kept playing and wrote a brand new review, scrapping the old one almost entirely.
January 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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We are back for another year of Player 2!

To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review – Problematic But Exciting | Player2.net.au
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review - Problematic But Exciting Well, it has been a really long road to this review.Yes, it is late, yes, you could argue that it is no longer relevant, but once you read m...
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January 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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To close out 2025 here at Player 2, we have one more award.

Which AAA titles grabbed the team this year?

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The 2025 P2 Game Awards – AAA Game of the Year | Player2.net.au
It’s that time of year, folks, the time where the P2 crew sit around the proverbial campfire and argues over the highs and lows of the year. That’s right, it is award season. Join us as we take a look...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Our final article for the year.

Now it is time to switch off for a good break and P2 will see you all in January!
December 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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To close out 2025 here at Player 2, we have one more award.

Which AAA titles grabbed the team this year?

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The 2025 P2 Game Awards – AAA Game of the Year | Player2.net.au
It’s that time of year, folks, the time where the P2 crew sit around the proverbial campfire and argues over the highs and lows of the year. That’s right, it is award season. Join us as we take a look...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Constance is a stunning Metroidvania that immediately captures your attention with its hand-painted aesthetic. But does the gameplay hold up to the beauty?

@shaunhubp2.bsky.social jumps in to find out.

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Constance Review – Flawed Beauty | Player2.net.au
Constance Review - Flawed Beauty The first thing that caught my attention as I embarked on the journey through the subconscious of Constance, our protagonist of this colourful and challenging Metroidv...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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If you only listen to one P2 cast a year... this one is always a good one to choose.
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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It's time for the most important podcast of the year.

Sadistic Santa is back!

Join Sant's helper @hewso.bsky.social and victims @jesszam.bsky.social, Jenn, Jason, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social and @gorath44000.bsky.social as they dive into this evil bastards pressies.

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The Player 2 PixelCast 175 – Sadistic Santa Rides Again | Player2.net.au
The Player 2 PixelCast 175 - Sadistic Santa Rides Again While the world runs round with Christmas Cheer Player2’s writers cower in fear. For these brave souls, there’s no joy in the festive season And...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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We are up to the final two awards over at Player 2, the big ones.

Today, we look at the crew's choices for the coveted Best Indie of 2025 award.

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The 2025 P2 Awards – Indie Game of the Year | Player2.net.au
It’s that time of year, folks, the time where the P2 crew sit around the proverbial campfire and argues over the highs and lows of the year. That’s right, it is award season. Join us as we take a look...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Like a bit of 90s flavour in your RPG?

Demonschool may be just the thing, according to Jenn.

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Demonschool Review – Bringing The 90s To My RPG | Player2.net.au
Demonschool Review - Bringing The 90s To My RPG Demonschool is the Persona-style, tactical RPG I never knew I wanted, but I’m very glad it exists. Developed by Necrosoft Games, Demonschool is what you...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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In an attempt to catch up on missed games, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social has taken on Citizen Sleeper 2, but perhaps it just wasn't for him.

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Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review – The Illusion of Choice | Player2.net.au
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review - The Illusion of Choice Few games released these days play quite like Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector or its predecessor, Citizen Sleeper. I have been pla...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM