Articles by James Galizio

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntral Patch 7.1 is a good patch, but maybe not quite what the game needs right now
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntral Patch 7.1 is a good patch, but maybe not quite what the game needs right now

Creative Studio 3's latest update to Final Fantasy XIV has kept me playing; but is it enough for most players?

feature by James Galizio on 02 December, 2024

Maliki: Poison of the Past launches on March 11, 2025
Maliki: Poison of the Past launches on March 11, 2025

Based on the long-running graphic novel series, this RPG launches early next year.

news by James Galizio on 26 November, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Announced
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Announced

A new version of Final Fantasy XIV overseen by the original dev team, and created in conjunction with Lightspeed Studios

news by James Galizio on 20 November, 2024

Post-Post-Apocalypse Rhythm-RPG Steel Century Groove hits the dance floor in 2025
Post-Post-Apocalypse Rhythm-RPG Steel Century Groove hits the dance floor in 2025

Bust a groove with your mecha friends in RPG dance battles next year

news by James Galizio on 19 November, 2024

YIIK I.V., free update for YIIK: A Postmodern RPG launches on December 2
YIIK I.V., free update for YIIK: A Postmodern RPG launches on December 2

This patch to the 5-year old RPG aims to rebalance and retool much of the game

news by James Galizio on 19 November, 2024

The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria- raises the curtain on Trails' final act
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria- raises the curtain on Trails' final act

Nihon Falcom is ready to send off Trails on a bang, and not a whimper.

feature by James Galizio on 05 November, 2024

Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary
Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary

Bandai Namco's latest Tales of Remaster is looking to be the strongest yet, and that's exciting for the future.

preview by James Galizio on 30 October, 2024

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches on March 20, 2025
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches on March 20, 2025

We're on a whole different console.

news by James Galizio on 29 October, 2024

Card-en-Ciel Review
Card-en-Ciel Review

While Card-en-Ciel's gameplay is a strong point, everything else about the game leaves a lot to be desired.

review by James Galizio on 21 October, 2024

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Daima DLC announced, "Adventure Through the Demon Realm" Coming Soon
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Daima DLC announced, "Adventure Through the Demon Realm" Coming Soon

A new DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, based on the brand new Daima series, is coming soon.

news by James Galizio on 17 October, 2024

The Best RPGs Playable on Steam Deck
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 17 October, 2024

Metaphor ReFantazio Archetypes Guide: How to unlock all 46 Archetype job classes & their skills
Metaphor ReFantazio Archetypes Guide: How to unlock all 46 Archetype job classes & their skills

Every Archetype job class, their evolutions, and skills in Metaphor: ReFantazio and how to unlock them - including the secret Archetypes.

guide by Josh Torres and James Galizio on 13 October, 2024

Shiren the Wanderer Interview - Returning to basics, the future, and more.
Shiren the Wanderer Interview - Returning to basics, the future, and more.

We had the chance to chat about the latest Shiren the Wanderer with Keisuke Sakurai and Hideyuki Shinozaki

interview by James Galizio on 12 October, 2024

Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form
Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form

Level-5's upcoming Professor Layton game feels like it could be a return to the series' hayday, assuming nothing goes wrong

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2024

Kento Jobana speaks on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, death, rebirth and the supernatural
Kento Jobana speaks on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, death, rebirth and the supernatural

The Scenario Writer for the upcoming sequel discusses some of the challenges that he faced when writing a follow-up to a 20-year old classic

interview by James Galizio on 01 October, 2024

Nippon-Ichi Software wants Phantom Brave to become a new face of the company, like Disgaea
Nippon-Ichi Software wants Phantom Brave to become a new face of the company, like Disgaea

During out interview with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero's scenario writer, it was revealed that NIS has high hopes for the IP

news by James Galizio on 01 October, 2024

Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview
Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview

While Idea Factory will likely bring it over, the fact the latest Madou Monogatari is still Japan-only feels like a frustrating mistake

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview
Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview

Out of nowhere, Utawareumono is coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan - and we got an early look during Tokyo Game Show

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview

Fantasian: Neo Dimension was playable on Steam Deck OLED at Tokyo Game Show, and it's looking to be a perfect Steam Deck RPG

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview
The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview

We had a chance to go hands-on with Nexon's upcoming "Hardcore Action RPG" during TGS, and we're excited to see more

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview
Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview

Following up on everything that made Monster Hunter World great, Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be all that - and more.

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview

Our first impressions for this pirate-themed romp is positive, as RGG Studios crafts some of the best action combat in the series' history

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Utawarerumono Trilogy coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan on January 30
Utawarerumono Trilogy coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan on January 30

No localization for these versions have been announced as of yet

news by James Galizio on 26 September, 2024

Remnant II lets you drone strike your enemies with new Warden Archetype launching with The Dark Horizon DLC
Remnant II lets you drone strike your enemies with new Warden Archetype launching with The Dark Horizon DLC

Shield, Heal and directly attack enemies with your trusty Drone.

news by James Galizio on 18 September, 2024

Signy & Mino: Against All Gods re-revealed with new title, Demo
Signy & Mino: Against All Gods re-revealed with new title, Demo

Renamed from Designated Demigod thanks to a Cease and Desist from Stardock Entertainment.

news by James Galizio on 17 September, 2024

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