I try out an addictive rougelike game, Talaka, at GDC Festival of Gaming (2026) and it makes me want to play it over and over and over again.
Reviews
GDC Festival of Gaming (2026) IMPRESSIONS: Paradoxical
I demoed Paradoxical at GDC Festival of Gaming (2026), and I found a fun portal puzzle-genre game that takes the genre a step forward.
Light Novel Review: Cooking with Wild Game Volume 1
Asuta, a teenage trainee chef, is sent to a new world and uses his cooking skills to improve the lives of his adopted people at the forest’s edge
REVIEW: Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles (2026) & the First-Ever Mega Night
I experienced 2026’s Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles and the first-ever Mega Night at the Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding areas!
CONCERT REVIEW: Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY (2026)
I attended Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY in Toronto, and I found a captivating show with lots of iconic and deep-cut music!
REVIEW: Ys X: Proud Nordics
With a new island to explore and new characters to meet, how did Adol and Karja’s journey through Obelia Gulf fare this time around?
REVIEW: Calamity Angels: Special Delivery
I took a look at Idea Factory International’s latest title, Calamity Angels: Special Delivery.
REVIEW: Silent Hill ƒ
All hail Hinako, master of metal pipes.
REVIEW: Arknights: Endfield
The Endministrator’s journey is a sight to behold with a lot of potential.
REVIEW: Shujinkou (Switch)
Learn Japanese while exploring an interesting and beautiful fantasy Japan.
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?