Articles by Cullen Black
Just like with the real world, the internet in the Front Mission 3 Remake may now be filled with AI slop.
feature by Cullen Black on 25 June, 2025
We lay out everything you need to know about Raidou Remastered on Switch and Switch 2 to help you decide which Nintendo console to buy Atlus' newest remaster on.
feature by Cullen Black on 19 June, 2025
Raidou Remastered is a charming remake of one of ATLUS' most experimental PS2 titles. It succeeds in preserving that legacy, even if it holds it back from true greatness.
review by Cullen Black on 18 June, 2025
We compare Suikoden I & II HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 to cover save transfer, visual upgrade, performance, and more.
feature by Cullen Black on 17 June, 2025
Raidou Remastered is ATLUS' latest revisit to their catalogue of classics, recapturing the spirit of the original while entirely overhauling a plethora of systems.
preview by Cullen Black on 20 May, 2025
The Hundred Line is the latest game from creatives Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi. In our time playing it for a review in progress, we find the scope is terrifying.
feature by Cullen Black on 21 April, 2025
The merchandise team at iam8bit sent us the re-issue of the Persona 3 Reload 4xLP Vinyl Soundtrack Box Set recently, getting me to throw in the towel and say, “Fine, I’ll buy a record player already!”
feature by Cullen Black on 14 April, 2025
In the new post game story of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition you'll get to explore the new explorable map of Volitaris, and we'll tell you where you can find all the missable content.
guide by Cullen Black on 31 March, 2025
This well deserved remaster of Xenoblade Chronicles X makes it easier than ever to appreciate one of the best open-world RPGs out there.
review by Cullen Black on 18 March, 2025
Seikrets are Monster Hunter Wilds' answer to the Palamute, and you can customize their design.
guide by Cullen Black on 01 March, 2025
Poogie has returned to Monster Hunter Wilds after a brief absence in Rise. Where can you find yours?
guide by Cullen Black on 27 February, 2025
The non-numbered Xenoblade spin-off entry gets a refreshed version a decade after its original launch. Here are some of the additions and adjustments made.
preview by Adam Vitale and Cullen Black on 19 February, 2025
Dragon Quest III returns with it's first new remake in years, recapturing the spirit of what made the original so special.
review by Cullen Black on 13 November, 2024
It's not just battles and dungeon-crawling — you have to represent yourself to the people, too.
guide by Cullen Black and Junior Miyai on 18 October, 2024
Building your protagonists stats is one of the key parts of Metaphor's character progression, and you can get a head start right at the beginning of the game.
guide by Cullen Black on 11 October, 2024
You might be inclined to give Metaphor's protagonist a canon name, and with this clever system configuration trick you can.
guide by Cullen Black on 11 October, 2024
Ahead of the game's release next month, Bioware has revealed new gameplay at Sony's State of Play where players must vanquish a Blighted Dragon.
news by Cullen Black on 24 September, 2024
We already previewed Revenge of the Seven once, but here's another preview based on the new demo.
preview by Cullen Black on 19 September, 2024
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available for PC and mobile devices after its launch on Switch last year. Here's how the two versions shake out.
feature by Adam Vitale and Cullen Black on 16 September, 2024
Persona 3's divisive epilogue "The Answer" has been remade in the Reload Expansion "Episode Aigis", offering a sizeable dungeon crawl sure to excite fans who missed the challenge of the original.
feature by Cullen Black on 10 September, 2024
Visions of Mana is the first mainline Mana game in nearly two decades and, despite some issues, is a great step forward for the series.
review by Cullen Black on 27 August, 2024
Nihon Falcom's hybrid between Trails and Ys returns, this time on Nintendo Switch and touting a great new English script.
feature by Cullen Black on 24 July, 2024
Shin Megami Tensei V is back, and after two hours with it we're left quite enthused.
preview by Cullen Black on 30 April, 2024
Unicorn Overlord seems allergic to risk-taking, and it makes for a safe and enjoyable product that fails to introduce anything new. So when I was given just a passable game, I couldn’t help but be let down.
review by Cullen Black on 02 April, 2024
In the main quest of Dragon's Dogma 2 you'll need to find a place of knowledge during the quest The Caged Magistrate. We'll point you in the direction of the quest that helps you resolve this.
guide by Cullen Black on 30 March, 2024