Articles by James Galizio

The Music of Square Enix - Magic, Memories and Melodies is a confident celebration of decades of live concerts
The Music of Square Enix - Magic, Memories and Melodies is a confident celebration of decades of live concerts

Square Enix's latest concert series might just be their best yet for the company's super fans.

feature by James Galizio on 05 May, 2026

"Our understanding of what it means to deliver a viable experience on any platform has become much clearer" Naoki Hamaguchi on porting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2
"Our understanding of what it means to deliver a viable experience on any platform has become much clearer" Naoki Hamaguchi on porting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2

In the lead up to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release, we had the chance to ask the team about their thoughts on taking the game multi-platform.

interview by James Galizio on 29 April, 2026

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release is shaping up to a pretty good start, going by the demo
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release is shaping up to a pretty good start, going by the demo

We had the chance to take an early look at the Nintendo Switch 2 demo in handheld mode, and we like what we've seen

preview by James Galizio on 28 April, 2026

With Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, Creative Studio 3 is preparing the MMORPG's most significant expansion yet
With Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, Creative Studio 3 is preparing the MMORPG's most significant expansion yet

Final Fantasy XIV has grown stale, and Creative Studio 3 is ready to combat that with the game's next expansion

feature by James Galizio on 27 April, 2026

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 04 April, 2026

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Nintendo Switch 2 Review
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Nintendo Switch 2 Review

Much sooner than we expected, here's our thoughts on the full Switch 2 release of Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

review by James Galizio on 26 March, 2026

"A brand new .hack// that will be a new representative game for the company" Sitting down with CyberConnect2 Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki during GDC 2026
"A brand new .hack// that will be a new representative game for the company" Sitting down with CyberConnect2 Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki during GDC 2026

During GDC 2026, we once again had the chance to sit down and chat with Taichiro Miyazaki, Vice President of CyberConnect2 - this time on the recently announced .hack//Z.E.R.O.

interview by James Galizio on 21 March, 2026

After nearly 3 hours of Pragmata, it's cemented that 2026 is Capcom's year - we're just living in it
After nearly 3 hours of Pragmata, it's cemented that 2026 is Capcom's year - we're just living in it

We finally have a grasp about the full scope of Pragmata's gameplay loop, and Capcom's slate of killer 2026 releases looks like it's not ending anytime soon.

preview by James Galizio on 17 March, 2026

Elden Ring is now shaping up to be an excellent Switch 2 port
Elden Ring is now shaping up to be an excellent Switch 2 port

After a long absence from the spotlight, Bandai Namco's latest showing for Elden Ring's Nintendo Switch 2 port inspires confidence.

preview by James Galizio and Adam Vitale on 12 March, 2026

I never expected Kena: Bridge of Spirits to hit Switch 2, but it feels like a good fit
I never expected Kena: Bridge of Spirits to hit Switch 2, but it feels like a good fit

Ember Labs' first game release is coming to Switch 2, and it seems to have received all the care it deserves.

preview by James Galizio on 12 March, 2026

At Fate's End tasks you with dueling with your words as much as your blade
At Fate's End tasks you with dueling with your words as much as your blade

Your skill tree is your family tree in this Action RPG centered around sorting out your family's messes

preview by James Galizio on 11 March, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review

Capcom's latest in the Monster Hunter spinoff series is easily the best yet.

review by James Galizio on 09 March, 2026

"Building relationships with those you are traveling with is an aspect of JRPGs that we wanted to focus on" - the Monster Hunter Stories 3 team on expanding the scope of the RPG franchise
"Building relationships with those you are traveling with is an aspect of JRPGs that we wanted to focus on" - the Monster Hunter Stories 3 team on expanding the scope of the RPG franchise

We had the chance to sit down and discuss the upcoming Monster Hunter spin-off with Executive Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, Director Kenji Oguro, Art Director Takahiro Kawano and Lead Game Designer Daisuke Wakahara

interview by James Galizio on 12 February, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection wants you to conserve and protect the Monster Hunter World
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection wants you to conserve and protect the Monster Hunter World

The latest entry in the series' turn-based RPG spinoff re-evaluates exactly what it means for Monster and Rider to exist in harmony.

preview by James Galizio on 12 February, 2026

Steel Century Groove Review
Steel Century Groove Review

Sloth Gloss Games' debut project succeeds at delivering a unique and engaging Rhythm RPG

review by James Galizio on 27 January, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail has succeeded in delivering the game's best Savage Raid Series
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail has succeeded in delivering the game's best Savage Raid Series

With the entirety of the expansion's Savage Raid Series behind it, Dawntrail has been possibly the best expansion for raiders.

feature by James Galizio on 21 January, 2026

Code Vein II may just be succeeding for me where the original failed
Code Vein II may just be succeeding for me where the original failed

Bandai Namco's upcoming sequel to the 2019 original feels like what I'd wanted from the original release, at least so far

preview by James Galizio on 05 January, 2026

Branching Path: James Galizio’s Top 10 Games of 2025
Branching Path: James Galizio’s Top 10 Games of 2025

2025 was a whirlwind year of releases, and James is here to share the favorite games he finished this year.

feature by James Galizio on 01 January, 2026

Beastro wants you to remind you the power of a really good meal
Beastro wants you to remind you the power of a really good meal

Discovering the magic of food in this roguelite, farming sim RPG.

preview by James Galizio on 21 December, 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension Review
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension Review

Mega Dimension adds more to Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but doesn't necessarily make the game much better.

review by James Galizio on 20 December, 2025

Branching Path: Damon and Baby isn't quite an RPG, but maybe RPG fans should keep an eye on it
Branching Path: Damon and Baby isn't quite an RPG, but maybe RPG fans should keep an eye on it

During The Game Awards we got an early look at Arc System Works upcoming release, expanding their horizons from Fighting games

preview by James Galizio on 20 December, 2025

Phantom Blade Zero Interview: A discussion with Soulframe Liang on creating the Wuxia Action genre
Phantom Blade Zero Interview: A discussion with Soulframe Liang on creating the Wuxia Action genre

Around The Game Awards we had the chance to sit down to discuss the upcoming Phantom Blade Zero with the studio's titular director, Soulframe "S" Liang.

interview by James Galizio on 19 December, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon seems decent so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon seems decent so far

We had the chance to go hands-on with the upcoming Switch 2 version of Trails Beyond the Horizon, and it seems to be off to a promising start.

preview by James Galizio on 18 December, 2025

Octopath Traveler 0 Review
Octopath Traveler 0 Review

Square Enix's conversion of Champions of the Continent delivers an engaging, if completely different, take on Octopath.

review by James Galizio on 03 December, 2025

Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows Undertaker Character Trailer Released
Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows Undertaker Character Trailer Released

The newest Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows gameplay trailer showcases the Undertaker playable character and skills.

news by James Galizio on 02 December, 2025

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