Giancarlo Saldana
Number of publications: 110
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.
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.
Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out
18 April 2023
Dead Island 2 is a return to a tried-and-true formula: murdering zombies with baseball bats. What else does Dead Island 2 bring to the table? You'll find out in our review.
Is PAX The Future of E3?
11 April 2023
With the fate of the classic trade show up in the air, will PAX East soon replace E3 in relevance and necessity? Developers say maybe but fans say yes.
EA Sports PGA Tour Review: Back in Full Swing
11 April 2023
2015 was the last time EA has put out a golf game, and in that time 2K has started creeping behind it trying to solidify itself as the go-to virtual golf experience. Does EA’s PGA Tour have what it takes to make a comeback?
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review - Magical Beginnings
31 March 2023
A totally different experience, Bayonetta Origins offers us a different view into the young witch’s past and with it comes a whole different type of game that still puts a spell on you.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected
19 March 2023
Back in 2008, Capcom gave us a game that redefined the survival horror genre. Who knew it could continue to refine itself nearly two decades later.
Dead Island 2 Preview: Much to Live For
13 March 2023
After years in development limbo, Dead Island is coming out next month and is sure looking good. I got to play it for a few hours and can’t wait to see more.
Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Review: A Spirited Soulslike
03 March 2023
Much like Nioh, Wo Long is beautiful and intricate and offers a punishing combat system to satisfy your masochistic desires if you have a thing for Souslike games.
Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes
28 February 2023
Inspired by many games you’ve probably played, Scars Above does its best to tell a unique story and stand out on top. Does it succeed or get lost in space?
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Review: Bigger and Friendlier
27 February 2023
A remastered version of the 2011 Wii title, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land offers some updated graphics and a few new features, but are these enough to justify returning to the game?
Like a Dragon Ishin Review: High-Ranking Samurai
22 February 2023
Mixing the classic feel of Yakuza and Like a Dragon games with some Japanese history, Ishin offers you a new way to enjoy the series and even teach you a thing or two about the way of the samurai.
Wild Hearts Review: Building a Mystery
17 February 2023
Roaming a strange world and hunting down monsters may sound familiar, but add to that some unique construction mechanics and you get a game that tries its best to stand out from the rest.
Hogwarts Legacy Review: Bewitchingly Enchanting
08 February 2023
Harry Potter and his friends may not star in Hogwarts Legacy, but the magic of the series shines through in a game that is as enchanting as it is immersive.
Dead Space Remake Review: Scarier Tactics
26 January 2023
15 years later, Dead Space Remake is back to give fans and newcomers second thoughts before going on any space mission. Scarier, prettier, but still the game you remember it—see if you can survive this horror.
Fire Emblem Engage Review: Winning Bonds
25 January 2023
Improving on its classic features, this new entry in the Fire Emblem series - Engage - is sure to please fans and newcomers alike with its robust offerings and focus on combat.
Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty
14 December 2022
Fans new and old will appreciate this Next-Gen update to a game that makes this masterpiece shine even stronger. Read on to find out why.
