Articles by James Galizio

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak & Ys X: Nordics Interview - A conversation with Toshihiro Kondo
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak & Ys X: Nordics Interview - A conversation with Toshihiro Kondo

During Anime Expo 2024 we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo

interview by James Galizio on 25 July, 2024

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review

Capcom's Kagura Action game mostly sticks the landing with its unique gameplay, though an identity crisis hold's it back.

review by James Galizio on 15 July, 2024

Spike Chunsoft Anime Expo 2024 Interview - Natsu-Mon, RAIN CODE Plus, and the unique struggles of localization
Spike Chunsoft Anime Expo 2024 Interview - Natsu-Mon, RAIN CODE Plus, and the unique struggles of localization

We sat down with Spike Chunsoft to talk about their announcements from Anime Expo, and the work that's gone into their translations.

interview by James Galizio on 11 July, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is a strong yet imperfect first step for the next decade of the game's story
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is a strong yet imperfect first step for the next decade of the game's story

Dawntrail successfully sets the stage for where the Warrior of Light will end up next, but I've got some lingering questions and concerns.

feature by James Galizio on 10 July, 2024

CyberConnect2 - Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 and resuming the Trilogy of Vengeance with Taichiro Miyazaki
CyberConnect2 - Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 and resuming the Trilogy of Vengeance with Taichiro Miyazaki

With Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 finally announced, CyberConnect2 is ready to finish the Fuga trilogy and get started on the next chapter of the Trilogy of Vengeance.

interview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 will be over twice as long as the previous games
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 will be over twice as long as the previous games

During our interview with CyberConnect2 Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki, the company spilled the beans on the scope of the franchise's upcoming finale.

news by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression
Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression

IntiCreates' upcoming RPG inspired by Mega Man Battle Network hooked me with its public demo

preview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet
Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet

With the most number of base kits at launch, expanded gameplay modes and build variety - Bandai Namco's latest is looking to reverse the series' fortune.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms

While not a night-and-day difference from the PC release, fans new and old have a lot to look forward to.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire

After 20 years, Phantom Brave's new entry is off to a promising start.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Reynatis's combat feels like nothing else in the genre
Reynatis's combat feels like nothing else in the genre

Shifting between Suppressed and Liberated states is a neat wrinkle on tried-and-true ARPG combat

preview by James Galizio on 04 July, 2024

Elden Ring: What happens when A Great Rune has broken?
Elden Ring: What happens when A Great Rune has broken?

Beyond allowing NPC quests to progress further, once Miquella's Great Rune has been destroyed, players gain access to a new legacy dungeon.

guide by James Galizio on 27 June, 2024

Elden Ring: How to reach the Shadow Keep Church District
Elden Ring: How to reach the Shadow Keep Church District

Shadow of the Erdtree's Shadow Keep legacy dungeon hides many secrets; including an entire section of it only accessible from a side entrance.

guide by James Galizio on 27 June, 2024

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II localization leaked by Japanese PSN
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II localization leaked by Japanese PSN

Existing owners of the game with their systems set to English have been greeted by the game's new English logo.

news by James Galizio on 25 June, 2024

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review
Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review

Bungie's conclusion to Destiny's first 10 years more than sticks the landing.

review by James Galizio on 25 June, 2024

Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks a brand-new entry in the series on November 7 for Nintendo Switch
Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks a brand-new entry in the series on November 7 for Nintendo Switch

A new Mario & Luigi is coming to Nintendo Switch, later this year.

news by James Galizio on 18 June, 2024

Fantasian Neo Dimension comes to consoles and PC this Winter
Fantasian Neo Dimension comes to consoles and PC this Winter

Play the game with added voice acting, enhanced visuals and with a new difficulty option.

news by James Galizio on 18 June, 2024

Kingdom Hearts is perfectly at home on Steam Deck
Kingdom Hearts is perfectly at home on Steam Deck

Finally, handheld Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix.

feature by James Galizio on 13 June, 2024

Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be a bold statement on the series' past, present and future
Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be a bold statement on the series' past, present and future

With our first look at a full hunt in action, Monster Hunter Wilds feels like a true celebration of the series' 20-year legacy.

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2024

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a game that defies conventional genre
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a game that defies conventional genre

What the heck is a "Kagura Action Strategy" game, anyway?

preview by James Galizio on 11 June, 2024

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a game attempting to feed two fanbases at once
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a game attempting to feed two fanbases at once

Beyond just the dual protagonists, Ubisoft's latest entry in the series is attempting to bridge the gap between the old and the new

preview by James Galizio on 10 June, 2024

Phantom Blade Zero is slicing up a great first showing
Phantom Blade Zero is slicing up a great first showing

S-Game's Action RPG looks to be an Action RPG for real action game sickos.

preview by James Galizio on 10 June, 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio  leaves a strong first impression
Metaphor: ReFantazio leaves a strong first impression

After 45 minutes with Atlus' upcoming fantasy RPG, players have a lot to look forward to.

preview by James Galizio on 08 June, 2024

Destiny 2: The Final Shape's campaign is the perfect tutorial for raiding
Destiny 2: The Final Shape's campaign is the perfect tutorial for raiding

For a first in Destiny's life, the latest expansion's story campaign actively feels like it trains players to learn how to raid.

feature by James Galizio on 07 June, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like a steadying step for the game's next 10 years
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like a steadying step for the game's next 10 years

During a preview event for the upcoming expansion, we had the chance to check out the first step in Final Fantasy XIV's new journey.

preview by James Galizio on 06 June, 2024

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