Previews by James Galizio

Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be a bold statement on the series' past, present and future
Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be a bold statement on the series' past, present and future

With our first look at a full hunt in action, Monster Hunter Wilds feels like a true celebration of the series' 20-year legacy.

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2024

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a game that defies conventional genre
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a game that defies conventional genre

What the heck is a "Kagura Action Strategy" game, anyway?

preview by James Galizio on 11 June, 2024

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a game attempting to feed two fanbases at once
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a game attempting to feed two fanbases at once

Beyond just the dual protagonists, Ubisoft's latest entry in the series is attempting to bridge the gap between the old and the new

preview by James Galizio on 10 June, 2024

Phantom Blade Zero is slicing up a great first showing
Phantom Blade Zero is slicing up a great first showing

S-Game's Action RPG looks to be an Action RPG for real action game sickos.

preview by James Galizio on 10 June, 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio  leaves a strong first impression
Metaphor: ReFantazio leaves a strong first impression

After 45 minutes with Atlus' upcoming fantasy RPG, players have a lot to look forward to.

preview by James Galizio on 08 June, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like a steadying step for the game's next 10 years
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail feels like a steadying step for the game's next 10 years

During a preview event for the upcoming expansion, we had the chance to check out the first step in Final Fantasy XIV's new journey.

preview by James Galizio on 06 June, 2024

Monster Hunter Stories' looks to finally have a truly definitive version
Monster Hunter Stories' looks to finally have a truly definitive version

We had the chance to play the opening hours of Monster Hunter Stories' upcoming remaster

preview by James Galizio on 20 May, 2024

Visions of Mana looks prepped to bring Square Enix's Action RPG series back into the limelight
Visions of Mana looks prepped to bring Square Enix's Action RPG series back into the limelight

Building upon the Trials of Mana remake's foundations, Visions of Mana looks to revive one of Square Enix's oldest RPG series.

preview by James Galizio on 28 March, 2024

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is shaping up to be worth the wait
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is shaping up to be worth the wait

Shiren the Wanderer's first release in 14 years feels right at home.

preview by James Galizio on 25 January, 2024

Eiyuden Chronicle is yet another game I can't wait to play in 2024
Eiyuden Chronicle is yet another game I can't wait to play in 2024

During a preview session last week, we had the opportunity to go hands-on with the upcoming RPG

preview by James Galizio on 13 December, 2023

Cryptmaster hopes you're ready to tackle your vocabulary
Cryptmaster hopes you're ready to tackle your vocabulary

A blend between Legend of Grimrock and Typing of the Dead, Akupara Games' upcoming release is a Dungeon RPG like no other.

preview by James Galizio on 12 December, 2023

Hermit and Pig is a cozy, mushroom-obsessed RPG with a twist
Hermit and Pig is a cozy, mushroom-obsessed RPG with a twist

We had the chance to go hands-on with Heavy Lunch Studio's debut title, and we're excited to see more

preview by James Galizio on 12 December, 2023

Dragon's Dogma 2 looks primed to fulfill the promise of the original
Dragon's Dogma 2 looks primed to fulfill the promise of the original

Hideaki Itsuno's second go as his magnum opus looks primed to take the RPG genre by storm

preview by James Galizio on 23 September, 2023

Witch and Lilies is a "Yuri DRPG" with a lot of heart
Witch and Lilies is a "Yuri DRPG" with a lot of heart

The bonds between girls become their strength in the Dungeon-crawling RPG

preview by James Galizio on 23 September, 2023

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time feels like deja vu
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time feels like deja vu

Level-5 Comcept's latest title feels like a charming follow-up to the 3DS classic, though we struggle to find anything truly new.

preview by James Galizio on 23 September, 2023

DecaPolice might just be TGS 2023's Game of the Show
DecaPolice might just be TGS 2023's Game of the Show

Level-5's newest RPG is shaping up to be one of their best.

preview by James Galizio on 22 September, 2023

Ys X is a well-needed breath of fresh air
Ys X is a well-needed breath of fresh air

Nihon-Falcom's latest crack at Ys makes just enough changes to refresh the series' aging formula.

preview by James Galizio on 21 September, 2023

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is everything the series has been, and more
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is everything the series has been, and more

During TGS, we had the chance to go hands-on with the latest entry in the series.

preview by James Galizio on 21 September, 2023

Persona 5 Tactica looks set to turn Persona 5 fans into Tactical RPG fanatics
Persona 5 Tactica looks set to turn Persona 5 fans into Tactical RPG fanatics

The latest Persona 5 spinoff brings the series' flair to the Tactical Grid.

preview by James Galizio on 21 September, 2023

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expands upon what made Remake great
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expands upon what made Remake great

During a hands-on session at Square Enix HQ we had the chance to play the upcoming follow-up to RPG Site's RPG of the Year for 2020.

preview by James Galizio on 21 September, 2023

Lords of the Fallen (2023) is shaping up to be more than just its inspirations
Lords of the Fallen (2023) is shaping up to be more than just its inspirations

HEXWORKS follow-up to 2014's release beats to its own drum, as much as it follows the lead of others.

preview by James Galizio on 10 August, 2023

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Asura is everything a XIV trial should be
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's Asura is everything a XIV trial should be

During Final Fantasy XIV FanFest 2023 we took the Battle Challange and emerged victorious against Asura

preview by James Galizio on 29 July, 2023

Blue Protocol has potential to be an excellent MMORPG
Blue Protocol has potential to be an excellent MMORPG

During Summer Game Fest we had the chance to get hands-on, and we were impressed with what we played.

preview by James Galizio on 26 July, 2023

Branching Path: Armored Core VI is poised to be one of the year's best games
Branching Path: Armored Core VI is poised to be one of the year's best games

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon feels ready to take the gaming world by storm

preview by James Galizio on 25 July, 2023

Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest - The Adventures of Dai brings the anime to life
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest - The Adventures of Dai brings the anime to life

Square Enix's upcoming Dragon Quest spinoff feels exactly as an anime adaptation would

preview by James Galizio on 24 July, 2023

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