: a computer language that generates programs from the user's specifications especially to produce business reports
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rocket-propelled grenade
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role-playing game
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The third-person action RPG was first released for the PS4 in 2015.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
To be fair, the tone of Super Mario RPG puts a comedic spin on everything in the Mushroom Kingdom.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
The concept was part computerized LEGO set, part RPG, part Enneagram, part transhumanist mind-uploading fantasy, part reboot of Borges and Proust for the LLM age.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Hunter Shepard … is that an RPG class or something?
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Past games from Owlcat Games have had a multiplayer option, but this game appears to be a far more focused RPG.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, the Larian Studios RPG follows a party that seeks to cure themselves of a parasitic tadpole infecting their brains.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
The title also won awards for game direction, narrative, art direction, score and music, performance, best independent game, best debut indie game and best RPG.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The combo system is rich and rewarding, but aggressive and powerful enemies offer enough challenge to keep you on your toes throughout this lengthy 30-hour action-RPG.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The third-person action RPG was first released for the PS4 in 2015.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
To be fair, the tone of Super Mario RPG puts a comedic spin on everything in the Mushroom Kingdom.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
The concept was part computerized LEGO set, part RPG, part Enneagram, part transhumanist mind-uploading fantasy, part reboot of Borges and Proust for the LLM age.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Hunter Shepard … is that an RPG class or something?
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Past games from Owlcat Games have had a multiplayer option, but this game appears to be a far more focused RPG.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, the Larian Studios RPG follows a party that seeks to cure themselves of a parasitic tadpole infecting their brains.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
The title also won awards for game direction, narrative, art direction, score and music, performance, best independent game, best debut indie game and best RPG.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
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“RPG.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RPG. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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