Features by James Galizio

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 27 June, 2025

With Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.25, Occult Crescent has brought out Dawntrail's full potential

After nearly a year, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is beginning to feel like the expansion it always could've been.

feature by James Galizio on 01 June, 2025

We had the chance to play a bunch of SEGA and ATLUS games on Switch 2, and it's about what you'd expect

From Yakuza 0 Director's Cut to Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, SEGA is bringing out all the stops for Nintendo Switch 2

feature by James Galizio on 21 May, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2 is on track as one of the best the game has ever received

Once the later 7.2x updates drop, Final Fantasy XIV may be looking at potentially its best patch yet - but for now, only raiders are having our fun.

feature by James Galizio on 11 April, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid was what the raid scene needed, for now

After Endwalker brought the game's two toughest Ultimate Raids, Futures Rewritten is what the raid scene needed - even if it may feel like an overcorrection.

feature by James Galizio on 10 March, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV's new Chaotic Alliance Raid is yet another feast for well-fed raiders

While 7.1x still lacks content for non-raiders to tackle, (Chaotic) Cloud of Darkness is an excellent new addition to the patch cycle for raiders.

feature by James Galizio on 03 January, 2025

Branching Path: James Galizio's Top 10 Games of 2024

While 2024 might have been a slower year of games than 2023 for some, that was definitely not the case for James

feature by James Galizio on 01 January, 2025

If you never played it on Apple Arcade, Fantasian: Neo Dimension is one of the best RPG releases of the year

Our RPG of the Year 2021 is back, and better than ever

feature by James Galizio on 04 December, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail 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

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

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

Kingdom Hearts is perfectly at home on Steam Deck

Finally, handheld Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix.

feature by James Galizio on 13 June, 2024

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

Branching Path: Nine Sols is a metroidvania primed for RPG fans

Taking cues from Hollow Knight and Sekiro, Nine Sols offers a metroidvania that seems perfect for RPG fans when paired with its excellent story and worldbuilding focus.

feature by James Galizio on 03 June, 2024

Dragon's Dogma 2 is an amazing game; but you won't be running it on a Steam Deck

Capcom's Action RPG masterpiece is a demanding game; too demanding for most handheld gaming PCs, even.

feature by James Galizio on 20 March, 2024

Dragon Quest Builders' PC version is a joy to revisit

4 long years after the sequel landed on PC, players can finally play both Dragon Quest Builders titles on the platform.

feature by James Galizio on 12 February, 2024

NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 [the end of data] is an experience like no other

Square Enix's latest concert series takes a different approach, crafting an intimate night where music narrates an epilogue to NieR: Automata

feature by James Galizio on 01 February, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is best played on PC, despite some quirks

Although lacking some of the options players might have hoped, Granblue Fantasy: Relink looks and runs great on PC and Steam Deck

feature by James Galizio on 31 January, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.55 braces for the game's next step into the future

With Dawntrail on the horizon, it's striking how much Final Fantasy XIV's own characters mirror the playerbase's own trepidation for the future

feature by James Galizio on 31 January, 2024

Branching Path: James Galizio's Top 10 Games of 2023

James Galizio played over 40 newly released video games this year and still hasn't yet played Lies of P.

feature by James Galizio on 30 December, 2023

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is shaping up to be one of 2024's best RPGs

We once again had a chance to preview the upcoming Action RPG, this time getting a look at the game's story and gameplay loop.

feature by James Galizio on 06 December, 2023

Remnant II: The Awakened King is more of what made the base game great

Remnant II's first DLC expands upon the base game in an organic and engaging way

feature by James Galizio on 14 November, 2023

With Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Patch 6.5, all eyes are pointed ahead for the game's future

Warts and all, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker's patch cycle has begun to draw to a close.

feature by James Galizio on 13 October, 2023

Ys X: Nordics is a game worth waiting for

Ys X: Nordics reinvents the series in all the right ways, despite whatever issues I might have with Falcom's latest release.

feature by James Galizio on 11 October, 2023

Final Fantasy XIV's new Bahamut mount is cool, but there's a giant cat-shaped hole in my heart

Breaking from XIV tradition, the reward for collecting all of Endwalker's Trial mounts has left me confused, and even a little disappointed.

feature by James Galizio on 04 October, 2023

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