Articles by James Galizio

"We really wanted it this way; to show the difference in the scale between Rebirth and Revelation" - Naoki Hamaguchi on Final Fantasy VII Revelation's multiple media demos

We've played both media demos for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and we have some questions - who better to ask than the game's director?

interview by James Galizio on 01 October, 2026

"Please, just believe us!" Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Naoki Hamaguchi wants fans to stop doubting the game will run fine on 'low spec hardware'

During an interview with RPG Site during Tokyo Game Show, Naoki Hamaguchi shared some of his exasperation at concerns about how the game will run on weaker hardware

news by James Galizio on 01 October, 2026

Tales of Eternia Remastered seems to understand the assignment

Bandai Namco's latest Tales of remaster continues their trend of bringing the classical Tales of entries up to modern standards

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2026

At TGS 2026 Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance felt like an apology, while the basegame somehow runs on Switch 2

Ok, but how did they get this running on a Switch 2! It barely runs on PC handhelds?

preview by James Galizio on 27 September, 2026

More than just a successful remake, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter feels like a testbed for the series' future

James takes a look at some of the changes that 2nd Chapter has made to the original, and how he feels they're a hint at what may be to come in the series' next main entry

feature by James Galizio on 16 September, 2026

Final Fantasy Resonance feels like a Limit Break for HD-2D

More than just a retelling of Brave Exvius, Final Fantasy Resonance feels like Square Enix testing the limits for what constitutes HD-2D

preview by James Galizio on 03 September, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker Review

Rebel Wolves' debut project is an instant classic, and one of the best RPGs of 2026

review by James Galizio on 31 August, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a bit too heavy for Steam Deck, but what about ROG Ally and MSI Claw?

We check out The Blood of Dawnwalker on Steam Deck for our recommended settings, impressions, ROG Ally details, MSI Claw performance, and more.

feature by Mikhail Madnani and James Galizio on 31 August, 2026

I wish I got a better read on Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen from my preview

We had the chance to go hands-on with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and left with far more questions than answers

preview by James Galizio on 26 August, 2026

Persona 4 Revival is already a confident and stylish remake, and I'm excited to play more

Persona 4 Revival is about what you would expect after Persona 3 Reload, in all the best ways

preview by James Galizio on 26 August, 2026

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Review

Steins;Gate Re:Boot is the best version of the classic story, even with some caveats.

review by James Galizio on 13 August, 2026

The Best RPGs Playable on Steam Deck

Valve's new PC handheld is a wonderful way to play a large variety of Steam's RPGs, and we're here to highlight some of the best.

feature by Mikhail Madnani and James Galizio on 11 August, 2026

Less than a month before launch, I finally know how to feel about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's structure

During a final preview event for Onimusha: Way of Sword last month, we finally got a taste for what the moment to moment gameplay will feel like

preview by James Galizio on 06 August, 2026

"Please, regardless of who ends up getting killed, don't send me hate mail" - Kazutaka Kodaka and Shohei Sakakibara on Danganronpa 2x2

During Anime Expo 2026, we had the chance to sit down and discuss with the team about some of the changes being made for Danganronpa 2x2

interview by James Galizio on 05 August, 2026

Swords of Legends already feels like a standout action RPG, and I'm eager to play more

We had the chance to go hands-on with a slice of the upcoming next title in the Gujian series, and so far it's feeling promising

preview by James Galizio on 05 August, 2026

Kyoto Xanadu sets the stage for Falcom's next franchise, but feels like a mere dress rehearsal

Falcom's latest title does everything right on paper, except it doesn't quite execute things as I'd hoped

feature by James Galizio on 03 August, 2026

Sometimes a game just didn't need a demo at a convention, and Qliphah in Providence's Shadow was one of them

At what point does a demo do more harm than good, and how do you write about a bad demo for a game which might still be good?

preview by James Galizio on 14 July, 2026

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle Review

Digitalis Publishing's debut project offers something truly special and unique, even as it wears its inspirations proudly on its sleeve

review by James Galizio on 09 July, 2026

"The younger generation - they're watching a ton of anime" - Suikoden IP Director Rui Naito on Suikoden: The Anime

As part of the ongoing Konami IP revival initiative, we had the chance to sit down and talk about the importance of Suikoden: The Anime to Konami

interview by James Galizio on 08 July, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a confident and uncompromising RPG, and I'm already in love with it

Rebel Wolves' debut project already seems to check all the boxes for what might end up a generational RPG

preview by James Galizio on 07 July, 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio has some promise on Switch 2, but it's not quite there yet

With just a few small tweaks before launch, Atlus might deliver a genuinely good Switch 2 port - but for now, it doesn't quite reach the cut

preview by James Galizio on 02 July, 2026

Control Resonant's shift to an Action RPG is shaping it up to be an even better game than the first

Now that we've had a chance to go hands-on, Control Resonant is looking to be quite the sequel

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2026

Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered Review

A vastly improved battle system buoys what is otherwise a polarizing conclusion to the Utawarerumono franchise.

review by James Galizio on 11 June, 2026

Xenoblade Genesis revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, launching in 2027

Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Monolith Soft's next title is coming in 2027.

news by James Galizio on 09 June, 2026

Branching Path - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve wants you to feel like a real Ace Pilot

With a renewed focus on immersive cinematics, and engaging with your Squadron, Ace Combat 8 already impresses

preview by James Galizio on 04 June, 2026