Features by James Galizio

Even if I won't play it, I'm glad that Monochrome Mobius' PlayStation release is coming to the west
Even if I won't play it, I'm glad that Monochrome Mobius' PlayStation release is coming to the west

We had the chance to try NIS America's upcoming release of the game, and we're happy it exists

feature by James Galizio on 04 August, 2023

Eorzean Symphony felt like a fitting send-off to Final Fantasy XIV: Fanfest 2023
Eorzean Symphony felt like a fitting send-off to Final Fantasy XIV: Fanfest 2023

Closing out the Fanfest 2023 weekend, the Eorzean Symphony crystallized 10 years of Final Fantasy XIV memories

feature by James Galizio on 04 August, 2023

At Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest 2023, Music was the star of the show
At Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest 2023, Music was the star of the show

In a game with so many different ways to express your Warrior of Light, music is the great unifier.

feature by James Galizio on 01 August, 2023

So far, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like housekeeping (not that it’s a bad thing!)
So far, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like housekeeping (not that it’s a bad thing!)

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is sure to be an action-packed expansion, but for now it seems like its focus might just be some housekeeping.

feature by James Galizio on 29 July, 2023

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.4 feels the most well-rounded of any Endwalker patch so far
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.4 feels the most well-rounded of any Endwalker patch so far

With an excellent set of patch quests, an engaging raid tier, and an exciting trial - there's a lot to love with Endwalker's latest patch.

feature by James Galizio on 24 July, 2023

Shin Megami Tensei 30th Anniversary Interview - A chat with English Voice Actors for the series
Shin Megami Tensei 30th Anniversary Interview - A chat with English Voice Actors for the series

Celebrating 30 years of Shin Megami Tensei, we chat with some of the English voice actors for the series.

feature by James Galizio on 30 June, 2023

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's final Title Update is the perfect swansong
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's final Title Update is the perfect swansong

Primordial Malzeno has quickly become one of the series' best, and most memorable, Elder Dragons.

feature by James Galizio on 27 June, 2023

Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is an example the rest of the industry should follow
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is an example the rest of the industry should follow

NIS America is porting and bringing over some of their parent company's classics for the first time, and we couldn't be happier

feature by James Galizio on 23 June, 2023

Branching Path: After Seeing Armored Core VI, I think I understand the appeal of Gunpla now
Destiny 2 now has one of the best fishing minigames in an RPG
Destiny 2 now has one of the best fishing minigames in an RPG

Destiny 2's latest update cements it as a true RPG.

feature by James Galizio on 17 June, 2023

Translating an RPG is tough, but acting like issues don't exist is not a good look
Translating an RPG is tough, but acting like issues don't exist is not a good look

Working towards worldwide releases for RPGs is a noble goal, but not all releases are equal

feature by James Galizio on 15 June, 2023

“It feels like the sort of bold change FF has needed for a while,” - Final Fantasy XVI Preview in Discussion
“It feels like the sort of bold change FF has needed for a while,” - Final Fantasy XVI Preview in Discussion

James and Alex sit down to discuss their thoughts, having played a hefty preview of Final Fantasy XVI

feature by Alex Donaldson and James Galizio on 23 May, 2023

With Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's release on consoles, there's never been a better time to get into Hunting Action games
With Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's release on consoles, there's never been a better time to get into Hunting Action games

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's HD and 4K console release brings the party to everyone.

feature by James Galizio on 25 April, 2023

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak's Title Update 5 cements it as one of the series' best entries
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak's Title Update 5 cements it as one of the series' best entries

Capcom has sent off Sunbreak on a high note, and I couldn't be happier

feature by James Galizio on 23 April, 2023

There's a lot of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon's soul in modern Pokemon stories
There's a lot of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon's soul in modern Pokemon stories

14 years on from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky's release, echoes of that game's story can be felt in mainline Pokemon

feature by James Galizio on 18 April, 2023

Two Months in, Wild Hearts tech issues continue to be tamed
Two Months in, Wild Hearts tech issues continue to be tamed

At launch, Wild Hearts was great but marred by performance issues and bugs. Have things improved?

feature by James Galizio on 17 April, 2023

Stray Gods aims to make you the star of your own musical
Stray Gods aims to make you the star of your own musical

Summerfall Studios' first title is looking to be an ambitious take on the RPG genre

feature by James Galizio on 14 April, 2023

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 James Galizio on 11 April, 2023

It's time for Etrian Mystery Dungeon to get another chance
It's time for Etrian Mystery Dungeon to get another chance

Etrian Mystery Dungeon, and especially its Japan-only sequel, deserve to be revisited

feature by James Galizio on 10 April, 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is more of an RPG than before, but does that matter?
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is more of an RPG than before, but does that matter?

With more and more studios adding "RPG elements" to their games, where exactly is the line drawn?

feature by James Galizio on 04 April, 2023

Pokemon Legends: Arceus proves that there's a place for Pokemon Colosseum in 2023
Pokemon Legends: Arceus proves that there's a place for Pokemon Colosseum in 2023

The success of Pokemon Legends: Arceus - and its unique take on mainline Pokemon - proves that there's room for games like Pokemon Colosseum, too.

feature by James Galizio on 21 March, 2023

The clock is ticking for the RPGs of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U to be preserved
The clock is ticking for the RPGs of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U to be preserved

Nintendo's fast-approaching closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops offers a grim reminder of the industry's failures to preserve its history

feature by James Galizio on 20 March, 2023

Yes, Mistwalker; Please Port Fantasian to PC
Yes, Mistwalker; Please Port Fantasian to PC

With Hironobu Sakaguchi implying a possible port, it's time for Fantasian to be accessible to more players

feature by James Galizio on 17 March, 2023

Failure or not, Square Enix's 2022 release calendar was a breath of fresh air
Failure or not, Square Enix's 2022 release calendar was a breath of fresh air

While Square Enix could have - should have - better spaced out their releases in 2022, it's hard to deny how memorable it made the year for fans of RPGs.

feature by James Galizio on 14 March, 2023

Returning to Destiny 2, it's hard to come to grips with being left behind
Returning to Destiny 2, it's hard to come to grips with being left behind

Bungie's FPS MMORPG has changed by leaps and bounds in the years since I've played it, and it's near impossible to not feel left behind.

feature by James Galizio on 07 March, 2023

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