Articles by James Galizio

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

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Interview - A Chat with Junzo Hosoi
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Interview - A Chat with Junzo Hosoi

We had the chance to ask the Head of Gust some questions on the upcoming remake of the original Atelier game.

interview by James Galizio on 15 June, 2023

Throne and Liberty is a promising MMORPG, but we want to see more
Throne and Liberty is a promising MMORPG, but we want to see more

Amazon Games' latest MMO project holds a lot of promise, but many of its most interesting features weren't present for our preview

preview by James Galizio on 14 June, 2023

Remnant II is aiming to be more of the same, and that's alright
Remnant II is aiming to be more of the same, and that's alright

Sometimes all a video game sequel needs is to expand upon what made a game great to begin with

preview by James Galizio on 13 June, 2023

Branching Path: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a Metroidvania that RPG fans should have their eyes on
Branching Path: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a Metroidvania that RPG fans should have their eyes on

The Rayman Legends' developers' Prince of Persia reimagining was the game of the show at Summer Game Fest

preview by James Galizio on 13 June, 2023

Monster Hunter Now really feels like a Monster Hunter title, made Mobile
Monster Hunter Now really feels like a Monster Hunter title, made Mobile

Niantic's latest title captures the essence of a Monster Hunter title in a phone game package.

preview by James Galizio on 13 June, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty Expansion is ready to usher Night City into the future
Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty Expansion is ready to usher Night City into the future

CD Projekt Red's current-gen-only expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 exudes confidence, and it feels like the game has come full circle.

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2023

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is shaping up to be a properly impressive adaptation
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is shaping up to be a properly impressive adaptation

With the full original Final Fantasy VII available at launch and no stamina system, Square Enix's upcoming mobile reimagining has the makings of a great adaptation.

preview by James Galizio on 10 June, 2023

Diablo IV is now Blizzard Entertainment's "fastest selling" title of all-time
Diablo IV is now Blizzard Entertainment's "fastest selling" title of all-time

The previous record-holder was World of Warcraft: Shadowlands at 3.7 million copies sold within 24 hours of launch

news by James Galizio on 06 June, 2023

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Review
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Review

These furry children can hold so much trauma. Again.

review by James Galizio on 29 May, 2023

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless to launch on October 3
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless to launch on October 3

NIS America have also released a new story trailer to commemorate the release date announcement

news by James Galizio on 25 May, 2023

Shunsuke Minowa Interview - A talk with the Director of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
Shunsuke Minowa Interview - A talk with the Director of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

Disgaea 7's western release is fast approaching, and the game's director has spilled the beans about what went into its development.

interview by James Galizio on 25 May, 2023

Blue Protocol releases on June 14 for Japan
Blue Protocol releases on June 14 for Japan

A date has yet to be set for the rest of the world

news by James Galizio on 23 May, 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

After a lengthy hands-on Final Fantasy XVI seems incredible - but the depth of its RPG credentials remains unclear
After a lengthy hands-on Final Fantasy XVI seems incredible - but the depth of its RPG credentials remains unclear

Final Fantasy XVI is poised to be one of the most exciting releases of the year, and we had a chance to get our hands-on with it

preview by James Galizio on 22 May, 2023

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Review
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Review

It’s hard to tell who, exactly, Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord is for.

review by James Galizio on 22 May, 2023

Wild Hearts bolsters' its endgame with new Alpha Sapscourge Kemono Variant, Trial Quests, and more
Wild Hearts bolsters' its endgame with new Alpha Sapscourge Kemono Variant, Trial Quests, and more

Today's new update adds even more content for hunters to play with.

news by James Galizio on 16 May, 2023

The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails launches in English on September 19
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails launches in English on September 19

Watch a new trailer to commemorate the localization's release date announcement.

news by James Galizio on 16 May, 2023

NIS America releases demo for Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook
NIS America releases demo for Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook

Get a free sample of the company's latest Tactical RPG

news by James Galizio on 09 May, 2023

Horizon: Forbidden West has sold over 8.4 million copies since launch
Horizon: Forbidden West has sold over 8.4 million copies since launch

The series as a whole has crossed over 32.7 million copies sold, worldwide

news by James Galizio on 09 May, 2023

More SaGa games might be coming to Xbox, per a deleted tweet
More SaGa games might be coming to Xbox, per a deleted tweet

Some of these games are not like the others!

news by James Galizio on 02 May, 2023

Luminous Productions showcases their last release with a Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust gameplay trailer
Luminous Productions showcases their last release with a Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust gameplay trailer

Players can experience the DLC 3 days early if they purchased the Deluxe Edition

news by James Galizio on 02 May, 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review

Expanded and improved in nearly every way from Fallen Order, Respawn's latest crack at Star Wars is one to remember

review by James Galizio on 26 April, 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

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