After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined Game Rant as a staff writer.

It's easy to assume that the leveling systems in most JRPGs are traditional and don't really try to experiment all that often. However, this is doing a disservice to games that take risks and try to ...

Leveling up in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is far more complicated than it needs to be. You don’t just earn XP and click through a menu. Instead, the leveling system dictates that you do ...

This new mechanic requires you to find specific items and use a brand-new menu. In this IGN guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about how this leveling system works. In the new lands, ...

How do you level up fast in Oblivion Remastered? You're not alone in wondering. While the game is touted as a remaster, it falls shockingly close to that of a full-blown remake. And while 99% of its ...

One of the major differences between the 2006 original release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the 2025 Oblivion Remaster, is a larger overhaul to the game's leveling system. This page breaks ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. One of the headline features of Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is a new armor upgrade system that overhauls the traditional way of raising your character ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. It's easy to assume that the leveling systems in most JRPGs are ...