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REVIEW: The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
The Calvard arc gets a much-needed boost!
IMPRESSIONS: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
In this latest impressions article, I take a look at the original Switch version of the brand new Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo.
REVIEW: FINAL FANTASY VII’s Seventh Heaven Experience at Boba Bear (Koreatown, Los Angeles)
I visit the pop-up Seventh Heaven experience in Los Angeles, and I found a place with massive, delicious drinks and fun decor.
Concert Review: DEATH STRANDING: Strands of Harmony (11/22/2025)
I attended the DEATH STRANDING: Strands of Harmony concert in Los Angeles, and it was a delightful, albeit shorter than expected, experience.
Light Novel Review: Rebuild World Volume 2 Part Two – Revengeware
Akira just wanted to peacefully finish his city contract, only to clash with Katsuya as a trio of heavily armed, bloodthirsty relic thieves reveal themselves.
Light Novel Review: Rebuild World Volume 2 Part One – Users of the Old Domain
As Akira’s skills and successes raise eyebrows, they raise suspicions, too. He can’t escape the glares of his unwanted rival, Katsuya, who might also be an Old Domain user like him.
REVIEW: Mistonia’s Hope -The Lost Delight-
I’m grateful we’re in a timeline where we get so much otome localized in the West. I know that wasn’t always the case.
REVIEW: Donkey Kong Bananza
All the bananas belong to DK!
REVIEW: Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
Is this new offline Atelier Resleriana game any good? Is it truly standalone? Click here and check out our full review.
REVIEW: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Did Falcom do this beloved entry justice, or should they have left it alone?
REVIEW: Disgaea 7 Complete
It’s a lot of fun on Switch 2 Dood!
Dragon Con 2025 Was a Fun, Action Packed, Family-Friendly Daytime Event
I attend a variety of family and kid-friendly events during Dragon Con 2025, and I am surprised at just how much there is to see and do.
REVIEW: Illusion of Itehari
Is it worth it to go on this journey to the floating utopia of Itehari? Or is this latest otome localized by Aksys, a disappointment? Click here to find out.
REVIEW: STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
Click here to find out if STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar lives up to the hype, or if it’s just another dud.
2025 Pokémon World Championships was a Pokémon Event for All Pokémon Lovers
I visited the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, and I found that there was a lot to do for all ages and Pokémon experience levels.
REVIEW: Yomegami: My Sweet Goddess
Gods and Goddesses live crazy and funny lives!
IMPRESSIONS: Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the Decade’s Biggest Pokémon Shake-up
I go hands-on with Pokémon Legends: Z-A at 2025 Pokémon World Championships, and this game truly shakes up the classic Pokémon formula.
PREVIEW: STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
Will Grand Bazaar manage to live up to the hype of those simply adorable trailers?
REVIEW: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Has Marvelous put enough polish on their latest Rune Factory to make it even better than previous releases?