Articles by James Galizio

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

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

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

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

preview 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

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 06 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

As the Trails series' ending is now in sight, Nihon Falcom prepares to tackle the impossible
As the Trails series' ending is now in sight, Nihon Falcom prepares to tackle the impossible

We spoke with Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo about the development process of a series such as Trails, and what comes after

interview by James Galizio on 24 July, 2025

Borderlands 4 launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3
Borderlands 4 launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3

The previously undated Switch 2 release launches in early October, 3 weeks after the other platform releases.

news by James Galizio on 22 July, 2025

On the eve of their 30th anniversary, CyberConnect2 looks firmly towards the future
On the eve of their 30th anniversary, CyberConnect2 looks firmly towards the future

With the Fuga trilogy behind them, CyberConnect2 is already hard at work with what's next for the company - we sat down with Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki to learn more

interview by James Galizio on 16 July, 2025

The Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy launches for PlayStation 4 on September 30
The Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy launches for PlayStation 4 on September 30

Here's hoping things go smoothly this go around.

news by James Galizio on 15 July, 2025

Varlet isn't just an RPG about your self-discovery, but Furyu's as well
Varlet isn't just an RPG about your self-discovery, but Furyu's as well

With Varlet, Furyu will no longer rely on other companies to market and release their games outside of Japan

preview by James Galizio on 12 July, 2025

At Anime Expo, Naoki Yoshida reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future
At Anime Expo, Naoki Yoshida reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future

We sat down with Yoshi-P during Anime Expo to discuss the team's efforts to better connect with the Final Fantasy XIV community

interview by James Galizio on 08 July, 2025

Bandai Namco unveils Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree prologue movie
Bandai Namco unveils Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree prologue movie

Learn about the game's story with a primer on the plot

news by James Galizio on 25 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

Bandai Namco reveals Opening Cinematic for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
Bandai Namco reveals Opening Cinematic for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree

Get an early look at the opening movie for the upcoming Roguelike. Also, check out the first Towa Talks trailer, offering a gameplay overview.

news by James Galizio on 17 June, 2025

Date's Dreamy Drama Theater mini-Series revealed for No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files
Date's Dreamy Drama Theater mini-Series revealed for No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files

Spike Chunsoft have unveiled a 5 episode mini-series, showcasing characters from the upcoming release in humorous situations, while they introduce some of the game systems.

news by James Galizio on 17 June, 2025

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