: 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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PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The main games were extremely fun primarily due to two constants: satisfying gunplay and loot mechanics pulled from RPG series like Diablo.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2025
Bond has a history of running RPG campaigns, which Gailey has participated as a player, and is somewhat of an encyclopedia of RPG games released within the last two or three decades.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Project applicant Adam Robinson, founder and president of the RPG commercial real estate company, asked the council to reconsider and said RPG was willing to make new concessions in response to community concerns.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
What is Gen Con? Gen Con is a four-day event catering to enthusiasts of all things gaming (minus sports and gambling): tabletop and RPG's (Role-Playing Games) as well as video, computer and trading card games.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
Enhanced graphics and performance on Nintendo Switch 2 make this dystopian RPG feel more immersive than ever.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Dragon Quest 7 Gets Reimagined Final Fantasy VII Remake launches on Switch in January, but another Square Enix RPG remake is on the way.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The main games were extremely fun primarily due to two constants: satisfying gunplay and loot mechanics pulled from RPG series like Diablo.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2025
Bond has a history of running RPG campaigns, which Gailey has participated as a player, and is somewhat of an encyclopedia of RPG games released within the last two or three decades.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Project applicant Adam Robinson, founder and president of the RPG commercial real estate company, asked the council to reconsider and said RPG was willing to make new concessions in response to community concerns.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
What is Gen Con? Gen Con is a four-day event catering to enthusiasts of all things gaming (minus sports and gambling): tabletop and RPG's (Role-Playing Games) as well as video, computer and trading card games.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
Enhanced graphics and performance on Nintendo Switch 2 make this dystopian RPG feel more immersive than ever.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
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“RPG.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RPG. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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