Giancarlo Saldana
Number of publications: 125
Giancarlo grew up playing video games and finally started writing about them on a blog after college. He soon began to write for small gaming websites as a hobby and then as a freelance writer for sites like 1UP, GamesRadar, MacLife, and TechRadar. Giancarlo also was an editor for Blast Magazine, an online gaming magazine based in Boston where he covered various video game topics from the city's indie scene to E3 and PAX. Now he writes reviews and occasional previews for Gamepressure covering a broad range of genres from puzzle games to JRPGs to open-world adventures. His favorite series include Pokémon, Assassin's Creed, and The Legend of Zelda, but he also has a soft spot for fighting and music games like Super Smash Bros and Rock Band. When not playing Overwatch after a long day at work, he enjoys spending time working out, meal prepping, and discovering new international films and TV shows.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review: A Majestic Middle
26 February 2024
Final Fantasy VII’s second act expands on the original in every way and brings with it more battles, mini-games, and classic moments that will tug at your heart strings.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Review: Back to Basics
19 February 2024
The original 2004 Mario vs. Donkey Kong puzzle platformer is back and now on the Switch, but is it new enough for you to pick up and solve it all over again?
Persona 3 Reload Review: A Modernized Classic
13 February 2024
The remake of a classic faces a difficult task of carrying the legacy. But it seems Persona 3 Reload is more than able to bear this weight.
Tekken 8 Review: A King Among Fighters
28 January 2024
Tekken’s latest installment checks all the boxes of what makes a fighting game successful. It’s nostalgic but new and packed full of things you can’t help but love.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise
06 December 2023
It’s hard to capture the magic of the first Avatar film on the big screen let alone in a video game, but Ubisoft can sure try! Read about the highs and lows of their latest attempt in our review.
Super Mario RPG Review: A Nintendo Classic Revisited
21 November 2023
Nearly 30 years old, Super Mario RPG is a classic that serves as Nintendo’s first true RPG. Does this remake do it justice or was it unnecessary? Read our review to find out!
WarioWare: Move It! Review: Smoother Moves
06 November 2023
Taking full advantage of everything the Switch has to offer, WarioWare: Move It! will have you getting off your butt and moving along through a zany selection of even more microgames and multiplayer modes.
The Talos Principle 2 Review: A Mind-Bending Beauty
02 November 2023
If you only play one puzzle game this year, The Talos Principle 2—with its engrossing themes of philosophy, existence, and society—has to be it.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: Old-School Charm, Newfound Magic
25 October 2023
Visually striking and a zany, trippy ride, Super Mario. Bros. Wonder is an impressive 2D platformer that feels so familiar and brand-new at the same time.
Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold
16 October 2023
Are two Spider-Men better than one? In a word, yes, but the real hero of this video game is a story that’s nothing short of amazing.
Detective Pikachu Returns Review: Elementary Deductions
09 October 2023
Making their debut on Nintendo Switch, Detective Pikachu and pals are ready to solve even more cases even though their work may seem like child’s play from afar.
Starfield Review: A Stellar Masterpiece
31 August 2023
Starfield is a massive game with plenty to offer and hundreds of hours of possibilities. Its features, writing, and tried-and-true gameplay take it far beyond our solar system.
Immortals of Aveum Review: When Magic Fizzles
22 August 2023
A new IP, Immortals of Aveum, doesn’t make the best first impression, yet has the potential to be much more – if it focuses on what it does well.
Pikmin 4 Review: A Delightful Bloom
28 July 2023
The fourth installment of the Pikmin series comes to life in a complete package that features something for everyone. It’s the best Pikmin game yet and one you should definitely check out.
Final Fantasy XVI Review: A Dominant Force
21 June 2023
The next main series entry is the most mature Final Fantasy game so far and lets it explore a whole new range of topics. Add to that a fast and fun combat system, and you get a game that’s hard to put down.
Street Fighter 6 Review: Making an Impact
30 May 2023
The classic series is back for another round better than ever with a plethora of new modes, a sleek new fighting game system, and that familiar in-your-face action fans keep coming back to for years.
LEGO 2K Drive Review: Some Missing Pieces
24 May 2023
Mixing LEGO bricks with an open-world cart racing experience, LEGO 2K Drive is lighthearted fun that could build way more with its working parts.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - Defying Gravity
19 May 2023
Defying expectations, Zelda: TotK manages to outdo Breath of the Wild in nearly all aspects. It’s the kind of game you need to play if you say like video games.
Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Review: Modern Classic Warfare
27 April 2023
22 years after their first deployment, Advance Wars is back with two games in one Switch remake. Are the improvements enough to make you want to hit the battlefield again? Find out in our review.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review - Galactic Masterpiece
26 April 2023
Like Cal Kestis, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a more refined, mature, and more developed sequel that offers you better thrills, features, and a story that keeps you hooked until the end.
