Articles by James Galizio

Let It Die: Inferno oozes confidence, and I'm excited to play more
Let It Die: Inferno oozes confidence, and I'm excited to play more

GungHo Online Entertainment's follow-up to the 2016 original feels like it'll finally get me to stick around for the whole journey

preview by James Galizio on 07 October, 2025

Now that I've seen Phantom Blade Zero's structure, S-Game is making something special
Now that I've seen Phantom Blade Zero's structure, S-Game is making something special

S-Game's "Wuxia Action RPG" feels like exactly the sort of Action RPG I've been waiting for

preview by James Galizio on 04 October, 2025

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road was a fascinating demo that told me absolutely nothing about it as an RPG
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road was a fascinating demo that told me absolutely nothing about it as an RPG

Despite being strictly unable to judge the game's RPG mechanics on merit, I had a good time with Level 5's upcoming Football RPG

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2025

People of Note is already a delightful musical take on an RPG, and I can't wait to play more
People of Note is already a delightful musical take on an RPG, and I can't wait to play more

Iridium Studios' take on a musical RPG is off to a good start, and we're eager to see more

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2025

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 02 October, 2025

TIMEMOON is a VN all about being a time-traveling taxi driver, and it was my TGS 2025 game of the show
TIMEMOON is a VN all about being a time-traveling taxi driver, and it was my TGS 2025 game of the show

After checking out the game's demo during Tokyo Game Show 2025, Kenkou Land's upcoming Narrative Adventure is looking promising.

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2025

Omega in Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I would expect as a Final Fantasy XIV raider, and that's cool
Omega in Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I would expect as a Final Fantasy XIV raider, and that's cool

Capcom and Square Enix's new collaboration fits together like chocolate and peanut butter

feature by James Galizio on 28 September, 2025

Our Demo of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment didn't tell me much, but it seems to run very well
Our Demo of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment didn't tell me much, but it seems to run very well

During Tokyo Game Show we had the chance to demo the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and were pleased at its performance

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2025

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection continues the series' transition to a more methodical RPG
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection continues the series' transition to a more methodical RPG

Capcom looks set to offer an RPG take on Monster Hunter unlike anything else

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2025

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a love letter to the series' legacy
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a love letter to the series' legacy

James takes his own look at the recent remake, and how it stacks up to a series veteran.

feature by James Galizio on 20 September, 2025

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance launches on October 9
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance launches on October 9

A video recapping the recently concluded Beta Test has also been released.

news by James Galizio on 16 September, 2025

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review

Grand Bazaar has made a grand return, even if some elements have become unfocused in the transition to HD.

review by James Galizio on 25 August, 2025

So, how do Ys X: Proud Nordics' additions actually impact the game?
So, how do Ys X: Proud Nordics' additions actually impact the game?

Ys X's Nintendo Switch 2 release comes with a host of improvements and additions to the game - but how extensive are they, really?

feature by James Galizio on 22 August, 2025

Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

After over a decade of console-only development, Falcom returns to PC development without missing a beat

preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the type of remake I'd never dared to hope for
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the type of remake I'd never dared to hope for

Years of Falcom honing their new engine and mocap experience has culminated in a remake of Trails in the Sky that feels like it shouldn't exist

preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025

The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it
The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Europe's Vampire RPG is sporting a gameplay loop that's left me intrigued.

preview by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025

Capcom's 2026 slate of releases is looking pretty ridiculous
Capcom's 2026 slate of releases is looking pretty ridiculous

During a pre-Gamescom preview event, we had a chance to go hands-on with Onimusha, Pragmata, and Resident Evil 9

feature by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025

Lords of the Fallen II revealed, launching in 2026
Lords of the Fallen II revealed, launching in 2026

CI Games have revealed the follow-up to 2023's Lords of the Fallen reboot, launching in 2026.

news by James Galizio on 19 August, 2025

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions

After several hours with Bandai Namco and Brownies upcoming release, it's clear they've got something special on their hands

preview by James Galizio on 18 August, 2025

Wild Hearts S Review
Wild Hearts S Review

2 1/2 years after its original launch, Wild Hearts has found a second life on Nintendo Switch 2

review by James Galizio on 07 August, 2025

Marvelous USA to release videos of all 12 Marriage Candidates for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Marvelous USA to release videos of all 12 Marriage Candidates for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

Releasing daily on Tuesday through Friday until August 22

news by James Galizio on 06 August, 2025

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D

Instead of a turn-based RPG, Creative Studio 5 and Claytechworks are tackling something more akin to a 2D Legend of Zelda

preview by James Galizio on 01 August, 2025

No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Interview - A Talk with Director Kazuya Yamada
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Interview - A Talk with Director Kazuya Yamada

During Anime Expo 2025 we had the chance to sit down and speak with the game's director.

interview by James Galizio on 31 July, 2025

Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution launches on Steam on August 26
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution launches on Steam on August 26

After launching on every other platform under the sun, the spinoff title launches on PC next month

news by James Galizio on 29 July, 2025

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon launches in North America and Europe on January 15
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon launches in North America and Europe on January 15

For the first time, western and Japanese Trails fans will be on the same page in just under 6 months from now.

news by James Galizio on 24 July, 2025

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