Articles by James Galizio

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

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 21 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

"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

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

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined feels like the perfect excuse to revisit Estard
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined feels like the perfect excuse to revisit Estard

The upcoming remake of the PlayStation classic looks and plays incredibly after we had a brief hands-on with the game last month

preview by James Galizio on 19 November, 2025

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment day one patch notes revealed
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment day one patch notes revealed

Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have revealed the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment day one patch notes for version 1.0.1 with progression blocking fixes and more.

news by Mikhail Madnani and James Galizio on 05 November, 2025

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review

Zelda's adventure in the ancient past of Hyrule sticks the landing to be the best Hyrule Warriors yet.

review by James Galizio on 04 November, 2025

On the anniversary of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the English Voice Cast Reminisce on the Journey to the Throne
On the anniversary of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the English Voice Cast Reminisce on the Journey to the Throne

We had the chance to sit down with Greg Chun, Caleb Yen and Alejandra Reynoso on the process of voicing Metaphor: ReFantazio

interview by James Galizio on 30 October, 2025

"The time just felt right" - Ryozo Tsujimoto and Naoki Yoshida talk the Omega Planetes and Arkveld collabs
"The time just felt right" - Ryozo Tsujimoto and Naoki Yoshida talk the Omega Planetes and Arkveld collabs

During Tokyo Game Show 2025, we had the chance to talk with both dev teams about what went into deciding the characters for each half of the collaboration.

interview by James Galizio on 18 October, 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Review
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Review

With its grand return to Kalos, Gamefreak has delivered a Pokemon game like no other.

review by James Galizio on 14 October, 2025

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