Articles by Josh Torres

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion runs into the same core problems as its predecessor despite its reinvention
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion runs into the same core problems as its predecessor despite its reinvention

The sequel to Daemon X Machina made the bold decision to step outside the shadow of its Armored Core inspirations to make something it could call its own, which is both respectable and carries its own set of problems in the process.

feature by Josh Torres on 02 September, 2025

NIS America had a playable demo build of R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos running on a PS5 at PAX West 2025
NIS America had a playable demo build of R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos running on a PS5 at PAX West 2025

A first hands-on at the long-awaited remake of the R-Type Tactics games running on Unreal Engine 5.

preview by Josh Torres on 02 September, 2025

Hands-on with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition & Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Handheld
Hands-on with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition & Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Handheld

There were several 3rd party RPGs running on the Switch 2 at PAX West 2025, and we got to check them all out including Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and Borderlands 4.

preview by Josh Torres on 01 September, 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to fully real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to fully real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics

A brief hands-on with the new installment of the Pokemon Legends had me test out how its new battle system and it left me a lot more intrigued in how the full game is going to shape up.

preview by Josh Torres on 31 August, 2025

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Interview – Gust on Expanding Resleriana's World and More
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Interview – Gust on Expanding Resleriana's World and More

Junzo Hosoi and Yasunori Sakuda discuss expanding Resleriana's world in Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, potentially bringing back time limits, Switch 2 and Xbox port possibilities, and much more in an interview with RPG Site.

interview by Josh Torres and Mikhail Madnani on 29 August, 2025

Super Robot Wars Y improves a lot of SRW 30's narrative shortcomings and its story is its strongest aspect
Super Robot Wars Y improves a lot of SRW 30's narrative shortcomings and its story is its strongest aspect

The newest entry in this 34-year-old strategy RPG franchise returns to the strong, intertwined story approach that made me fall in love with the series in the first place, though its new visual direction leaves me a bit worried for its future.

feature by Josh Torres on 27 August, 2025

The Super Robot Wars: Original Generation saga is way bigger and more complex than you think
The Super Robot Wars: Original Generation saga is way bigger and more complex than you think

This 34-year-old franchise built upon crossovers of mecha IPs also has a series of titles with no crossovers.. and it's secretly one of the best things ever.

feature by Josh Torres on 22 August, 2025

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Review
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Review

Chengdu-based developer Leenzee's debut game possesses an impressive world that's dazzling to behold and features solid gameplay systems, yet the state of its PC version on a technical level holds it back from greatness.

review by Josh Torres on 26 July, 2025

Alabaster Dawn receives a new gameplay trailer and will be getting a playable demo this September on PC
Alabaster Dawn receives a new gameplay trailer and will be getting a playable demo this September on PC

You'll be able to go hands-on with the new game from the studio behind CrossCode soon.

news by Josh Torres on 20 July, 2025

Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately
Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately

One of the biggest surprises at this year's Summer Game Fest was playing the newest Digimon Story game because I was not prepared for how charming and fun it was.

preview by Josh Torres on 18 June, 2025

The Producer of Digimon Story: Time Stranger admits that even they don't know how long it'll take to 100%
The Producer of Digimon Story: Time Stranger admits that even they don't know how long it'll take to 100%

We got a chance to speak directly with Producer Ryosuke Hara about Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and we've also included a bonus gallery with over 20 new screenshots!

interview by Josh Torres, Adam Vitale, and James Galizio on 18 June, 2025

Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found
Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found

The follow-up to the 2019 "anime Soulslike" is described to be "a complete reimagining" that involves time travel and exposed hearts.

preview by Josh Torres on 14 June, 2025

Seeing Onimusha: Way of the Sword in action reassured me that Capcom remembers what makes Onimusha compelling
Seeing Onimusha: Way of the Sword in action reassured me that Capcom remembers what makes Onimusha compelling

A hands-off gameplay demo of the brand-new Onimusha mainline game captures the essence of why this was once the definitive samurai action series on the PS2.

preview by Josh Torres on 11 June, 2025

SacriFire receives a new Gameplay Trailer at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2025 Event
SacriFire receives a new Gameplay Trailer at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2025 Event

A brief, updated look at the upcoming pixel-based RPG that's had an extensive development cycle.

news by Josh Torres on 08 June, 2025

Fantasy action RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny brings Nickelodeon heroes to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in Fall 2025
Fantasy action RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny brings Nickelodeon heroes to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in Fall 2025

The first playable character revealed is SpongeBob as a Knight, and it's teasing that The Fairly OddParents will be in it.

news by Josh Torres on 08 June, 2025

OFF arrives digitally for Nintendo Switch and PC on August 15, with physical Switch editions set for Q4 2025
OFF arrives digitally for Nintendo Switch and PC on August 15, with physical Switch editions set for Q4 2025

The new re-release of OFF is arriving in just two months, but those who want the physical release will have to wait a bit longer.

news by Josh Torres on 07 June, 2025

Co-op action RPG Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver announced for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
Co-op action RPG Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver announced for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store

Ghostface Killah needs the help of players to save his fellow Wu brothers and save Shaolin.

news by Josh Torres on 06 June, 2025

Metroidvania action RPG Blighted announced for consoles and PC to be released in 2026
Metroidvania action RPG Blighted announced for consoles and PC to be released in 2026

The creators behind Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World unveiled a new action RPG that can be played solo or co-op.

news by Josh Torres on 06 June, 2025

Fantasy Life i is a game that wants to brighten my day
Fantasy Life i is a game that wants to brighten my day

The newest entry in the Fantasy Life series relentlessly wants to make its players smile and as a newcomer, it's been working wonders on me.

feature by Josh Torres on 26 May, 2025

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Review
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Review

At its best, Yasha's synergistic possibilities with various weapon abilities bring about intriguing bouts of experimentation - yet it isn't quite enough to rectify the mind-numbingly repetitiveness that plagues the entire game from top to bottom.

review by Josh Torres on 13 May, 2025

The First Berserker: Khazan Review
The First Berserker: Khazan Review

Neople and Nexon's Soulslike-inspired action RPG set in the DNF universe sadly misses the mark on many of its components with a dull color palette that masks its lovely art style, sluggish combat flow due to its restrictive stamina system, and just doesn't distinguish itself from its many contemporary competitors.

review by Josh Torres on 24 March, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Equipment Skills Guide: all the armor skills detailed and what they do
Monster Hunter Wilds Equipment Skills Guide: all the armor skills detailed and what they do

Not sure what a specific Equipment Skill does? We've laid them all out here, sorted out alphabetically like a dictionary.

guide by Josh Torres on 27 February, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds All Armor Sets: all the Low Rank and High Rank craftable armor and their skills
Monster Hunter Wilds All Armor Sets: all the Low Rank and High Rank craftable armor and their skills

If you're not sure what armor to craft in MH Wilds, we've listed and pictured all the armor you can make in Low Rank and High Rank.

guide by Josh Torres on 27 February, 2025

Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Vocational School Answers: All Ounabara Test Solutions Listed
Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Vocational School Answers: All Ounabara Test Solutions Listed

School is in session again and this time you're in control of a pirate Majima; find every single question and answer in here.

guide by Josh Torres on 20 February, 2025

Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Photo Rally guide: where to find all the camera spots
Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Photo Rally guide: where to find all the camera spots

All the locations for the photo rally minigame in Captain Goro Majima's pirate adventure.

guide by Josh Torres on 20 February, 2025

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