Articles by James Galizio

Sometimes a game just didn't need a demo at a convention, and Qliphah in Providence's Shadow was one of them

At what point does a demo do more harm than good, and how do you write about a bad demo for a game which might still be good?

preview by James Galizio on 14 July, 2026

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle Review

Digitalis Publishing's debut project offers something truly special and unique, even as it wears its inspirations proudly on its sleeve

review by James Galizio on 09 July, 2026

"The younger generation - they're watching a ton of anime" - Suikoden IP Director Rui Naito on Suikoden: The Anime

As part of the ongoing Konami IP revival initiative, we had the chance to sit down and talk about the importance of Suikoden: The Anime to Konami

interview by James Galizio on 08 July, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a confident and uncompromising RPG, and I'm already in love with it

Rebel Wolves' debut project already seems to check all the boxes for what might end up a generational RPG

preview by James Galizio on 07 July, 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio has some promise on Switch 2, but it's not quite there yet

With just a few small tweaks before launch, Atlus might deliver a genuinely good Switch 2 port - but for now, it doesn't quite reach the cut

preview by James Galizio on 02 July, 2026

Control Resonant's shift to an Action RPG is shaping it up to be an even better game than the first

Now that we've had a chance to go hands-on, Control Resonant is looking to be quite the sequel

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2026

Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered Review

A vastly improved battle system buoys what is otherwise a polarizing conclusion to the Utawarerumono franchise.

review by James Galizio on 11 June, 2026

Xenoblade Genesis revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, launching in 2027

Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Monolith Soft's next title is coming in 2027.

news by James Galizio on 09 June, 2026

Branching Path - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve wants you to feel like a real Ace Pilot

With a renewed focus on immersive cinematics, and engaging with your Squadron, Ace Combat 8 already impresses

preview by James Galizio on 04 June, 2026

"This time, portraying a single protagonist was one of our key challenges" Naofumi Matsushita on developing The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

We had the chance to ask the team behind The Adventures of Elliot some of what went into designing HD2D's first Action RPG.

interview by James Galizio on 18 May, 2026

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales feels set to be a winner for Square Enix

A second, extended look at The Adventures of Elliot has reaffirmed that the game is looking to be one to keep an eye on.

preview by James Galizio on 18 May, 2026

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 16 May, 2026

The Music of Square Enix - Magic, Memories and Melodies is a confident celebration of decades of live concerts

Square Enix's latest concert series might just be their best yet for the company's super fans.

feature by James Galizio on 05 May, 2026

"Our understanding of what it means to deliver a viable experience on any platform has become much clearer" Naoki Hamaguchi on porting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2

In the lead up to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release, we had the chance to ask the team about their thoughts on taking the game multi-platform.

interview by James Galizio on 29 April, 2026

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release is shaping up to a pretty good start, going by the demo

We had the chance to take an early look at the Nintendo Switch 2 demo in handheld mode, and we like what we've seen

preview by James Galizio on 28 April, 2026

With Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, Creative Studio 3 is preparing the MMORPG's most significant expansion yet

Final Fantasy XIV has grown stale, and Creative Studio 3 is ready to combat that with the game's next expansion

feature by James Galizio on 27 April, 2026

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Nintendo Switch 2 Review

Much sooner than we expected, here's our thoughts on the full Switch 2 release of Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

review by James Galizio on 26 March, 2026

"A brand new .hack// that will be a new representative game for the company" Sitting down with CyberConnect2 Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki during GDC 2026

During GDC 2026, we once again had the chance to sit down and chat with Taichiro Miyazaki, Vice President of CyberConnect2 - this time on the recently announced .hack//Z.E.R.O.

interview by James Galizio on 21 March, 2026

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

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

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

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

Capcom's latest in the Monster Hunter spinoff series is easily the best yet.

review by James Galizio on 09 March, 2026

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

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