Articles by Josh Torres

First look at Maglielle, Gallanza, Fediel, and Fraux gameplay in Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok
First look at Maglielle, Gallanza, Fediel, and Fraux gameplay in Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

We learned a lot more about Relink's major expansion, and got an exclusive sneak peek at what some of the new playable characters can do.

preview by Josh Torres on 18 June, 2026

"You unlock new story events in Endless Ragnarok through clearing quests, unlike Relink's narrative chapter progression" Tetsuya Fukuhara and Sanshiro Hidaka speak extensively about Granblue Fantasy Relink: - Endless Ragnarok
"You unlock new story events in Endless Ragnarok through clearing quests, unlike Relink's narrative chapter progression" Tetsuya Fukuhara and Sanshiro Hidaka speak extensively about Granblue Fantasy Relink: - Endless Ragnarok

We spoke extensively with the Creative Director of the Granblue Fantasy series & the Director of Endless Ragnarok about the many new systems the major expansion contains and what the future of Relink may have in store.

interview by Josh Torres on 18 June, 2026

Stranger than Heaven plays nothing like Yakuza and I appreciate that
Stranger than Heaven plays nothing like Yakuza and I appreciate that

We went hands-on with RGG Studio's next ambitious project that tells the roots of the Tojo Clan throughout five different time periods.

preview by Josh Torres on 11 June, 2026

Poking around a new Open Zone & unveiling new RPG upgrade systems in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Poking around a new Open Zone & unveiling new RPG upgrade systems in Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom had some new stuff to show off for Onimusha: Way of the Sword that was not in the public demo.

preview by Josh Torres on 10 June, 2026

Stupid Never Dies releases in Fall 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC
Stupid Never Dies releases in Fall 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC

A new trailer and several new screenshots introduces more allies and foes in studio GPTrack50's debut game featuring a zombie that can turn into different creatures.

news by Josh Torres on 10 June, 2026

"Five to six years is pretty normal for the development of a game... we did it in about three" Eiichiro Sasaki and Hiroyuki Kobayashi speak on how Stupid Never Dies was able to be developed relatively quickly
"Five to six years is pretty normal for the development of a game... we did it in about three" Eiichiro Sasaki and Hiroyuki Kobayashi speak on how Stupid Never Dies was able to be developed relatively quickly

We spoke briefly with Stupid Never DIes' director & GPTrack50's studio head on how development of their debut action RPG is going, and learned more about the staff at the new studio.

interview by Josh Torres on 10 June, 2026

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World releases on December 3
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World releases on December 3

Start playing two days earlier with the purchase of the Digital Deluxe Edition.

news by Josh Torres on 09 June, 2026

Muramasa: Revenant Blades announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, set to release in 2027
Muramasa: Revenant Blades announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, set to release in 2027

Previously released only on Vita, Vanillaware's Muramasa Rebirth is coming to modern platforms early next year.

news by Josh Torres on 09 June, 2026

The Duskbloods receives a Closed Network Test starting Summer 2026
The Duskbloods receives a Closed Network Test starting Summer 2026

Get a chance to try FromSoftware's upcoming PvPvE before it officially launches.

news by Josh Torres on 09 June, 2026

Aion 2 releases globally on PC via Steam and Purple this September
Aion 2 releases globally on PC via Steam and Purple this September

Take control of one of eight classes in the sky in just a few months.

news by Josh Torres on 05 June, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company releases on August 27
Star Wars Zero Company releases on August 27

Utilize the high ground against Anakin Skywalker in this turn-based tactics RPG.

news by Josh Torres on 05 June, 2026

Starbites Review
Starbites Review

While this turn-based RPG has some significant downfalls, developer Ikinagames punches above their weight as Starbites provides satisfying character building mechanics and a fun combat system making it a simple, yet solid RPG.

review by Josh Torres on 14 May, 2026

"We're considering producing an English version of the [Seven Mysteries of Honjo sequel] manga" - Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama hopes to reach more overseas players
"We're considering producing an English version of the [Seven Mysteries of Honjo sequel] manga" - Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama hopes to reach more overseas players

We got another chance to chat with Paranormasight series director Takanari Ishiyama and producer Kazuma Oushu to discuss the development of its new entry, The Mermaid's Curse, and the various challenges they faced when crafting the follow-up to the unexpected hit that released three years ago.

interview by Josh Torres on 17 March, 2026

Stupid Never Dies is a run-based action RPG about eating enemies to change into different fantasy monsters
Stupid Never Dies is a run-based action RPG about eating enemies to change into different fantasy monsters

All of the creatures that the zombie Davy can turn into have different unique abilities and properties, yet still retain Davy's baseball cap which is a fun design quirk.

preview by Josh Torres on 12 March, 2026

Code Vein II Review
Code Vein II Review

The sequel to Bandai Namco's 2019 Soulslike has a few elements that stand out, but the way it all comes together feels incohesive, and its close release date to Nioh 3 makes Code Vein II's faults feel so much worse when it stands next to its direct competitor.

review by Josh Torres on 03 March, 2026

Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Review
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Review

The second Paranormasight installment tones down a bit of the horror elements relative to its predecessor in exchange for being a more involved puzzle-solving game, and more importantly, it is still a great time.

review by Josh Torres on 17 February, 2026

.hack//Z.E.R.O. seems to be CyberConnect2’s answer in revitalizing and sustaining dot hack into the future
.hack//Z.E.R.O. seems to be CyberConnect2’s answer in revitalizing and sustaining dot hack into the future

CyberConnect2 might have found a smart answer to not only bring dot hack back into the spotlight, but a path forward for the series from here on out.

feature by Josh Torres on 17 February, 2026

Mina the Hollower updates its release window to Spring 2026 and receives a limited-time demo for PS5
Mina the Hollower updates its release window to Spring 2026 and receives a limited-time demo for PS5

The PS5 demo runs from February 13 to February 26 and will support save data transfer into the full game.

news by Josh Torres on 13 February, 2026

Control Resonant shows off Dylan Faden's playstyle in its Gameplay Reveal trailer
Control Resonant shows off Dylan Faden's playstyle in its Gameplay Reveal trailer

Get a closer look at how Dylan plays differently than Jesse in the upcoming sequel to Control.

news by Josh Torres on 13 February, 2026

Konami reveals action RPG Rev. NOiR for PlayStation 5
Konami reveals action RPG Rev. NOiR for PlayStation 5

Embark on a journey to stop the lightfall, a phenomenon that brings death to everything it touches.

news by Josh Torres on 13 February, 2026

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes Review
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes Review

This story DLC of four "what if" mini campaign arcs provide a decent reason to revisit Dynasty Warriors: Origins if you enjoyed its moment to moment gameplay, though its closed off nature does make the whole experience a bit hollow at its core.

review by Josh Torres on 16 January, 2026

Branching Path: Josh Torres’ Top 10 Games of 2025
Branching Path: Josh Torres’ Top 10 Games of 2025

A year filled with surprises - many new games I fell in love with either from no established IP and/or series I previously didn't engage with; meanwhile, many of my old flames have... withered away, but maybe that's good.

feature by Josh Torres on 26 December, 2025

Arknights: Endfield launches on January 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile
Arknights: Endfield launches on January 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile

Gryphline's new entry in the Arknights universe featuring real-time action combat and factory building is releasing in just a few weeks.

news by Josh Torres on 12 December, 2025

Phantom Blade Zero releases on September 9, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC
Phantom Blade Zero releases on September 9, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC

Developer S-Game's swift, flashy, and stylish action RPG will finally be coming out next year.

news by Josh Torres on 12 December, 2025

Remedy Entertainment unveils Control Resonant for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Remedy Entertainment unveils Control Resonant for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

The long-awaited sequel to the 2019 action-adventure game stars Jesse Faden's younger brother Dylan and it's described as an "open ended action-adventure RPG".

news by Josh Torres on 12 December, 2025

Next page