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This week we talk about Remakes! Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is out and it's incredible so it got us thinking, with all the JRPG remakes we've been getting, what makes for a the best experience. Also what games would we like to see get the remake treatment? Let us know in the comments what games you'd like to see remade.
This week we invite Stealth40k on to talk about the September 2025 Nintendo Direct. We run through the entire list of games but we really focus on the best of the best Fire Emblem and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.
This week we discuss Pax West and our favorite JRPG soundtracks. Moogle Mags finished Expedition 33 and we spend the second half discussing the game and our thoughts on it. Let us know your thoughts on the greatest story ever told.
This week Taylor from The Gaming Shelf joins us to discuss JRPGs that we think are overrated. There's a lot of great games out there, and I think we all can agree that there are games out there that just didn't land with us personally. Take it easy on us because this one gets a little heated.
This week Moogle Mags, Slam Zangel and Burlap Brandon get together to takl about the best heroes in JRPGs. We love great stories like Unicorn Overlord (Greatest story ever told) and we especially like it when they have incredible characters, like the one's mentioned in this episode.
This week we talk about all of the JRPGs we still have coming this year. There's a ton to look forward to and we had a blast talking about all of them. Let us know in the comments what you are looking forward to!
This week we invite AvengerMags, and Taylor on to give our hot takes in video games! There's a ton to go through here like Key Cards (of course) to beloved games we don't like and much more. Be sure to stay until the end for a surprise. This is a fun one!!
This week Retro Brandon, Slam Zany and AvengerMags breakdown the Nintendo Partner Showcase that was filled to the brim with amazing JRPGs. Let us know in the comments what your favorite announcements were, and was there anything missing for you?
This week we invite Taylor from The Gaming Shelf on to talk about Fire Emblem. What do we want next from the newest entry in the series? There's a ton to go over this week with leaks and rumors of a new title incoming. Let us know what you think in the comments!
This week we invite AvengerMags on with us to discuss our favorite games that aren't JRPGs. We spend so much time gushing about JRPGs but like everyone else, there's games outside the genre that we really adore and we wanted to shine some light on those!
This week Retro Brandon and Slam Zany rank every Zelda game. This gets heated as they both disagree on what should take the top spot. Let us know in the comments below what your favorite Zelda games are, and if you agree with the tier list!
This week we invite some special guests on to rank the top 10 JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch. We don't just give you 10 great games here though. There's so much fun to be had in this episode as each of us bring 5 of our favorite games to the table to make a case for their place in the top 10. Let us know what your favorites are in the comments!
This week we rank every single Final Fantasy game ever made. That's right, every game is here even the spinoffs. Slam Zany Retro Brandon and Taylor from The Gaming Shelf all work together to find out what the best game in the series is. This is a long episode so strap in and let us know in the comments what your favorite game in the series is!
This week we invite The Gaming Shelf on to talk about the crazy first week of the Nintendo Switch 2 and all the madness that ensued. Launch games, Key cards, what's coming up among many other things. We also dive into Taylor's thoughts on the Persona 4 Revival announcement. Oh and Slam gives us the inside scoop on Banana Pudding.
This week we dive deep into the Switch 2 and all of the showcases. We break down the HUGE Persona 4 Revival announcement and much much more. This is a long one so strap in and for those that stick around until the end, let us know what you think of the episode.
This week we talk about Indie Quest and everything that went into making it. Taylor goes into some behind the scenes stories. We also talk about physical vs digital games, the hoops we have to jump through to play together in modern games, and a whole lot of other stuff in between. It's a long episode this week so strap in. Let us know in the comments below what you thought of Indie Quest and if you prefer physical or digital games.
This week, the crew celebrates the return of Taylor and the excitement surrounding the upcoming Indie Quest showcase. We get together to share our favorite indie games and JRPGs. Check out the video to hear about our thoughts on our favorite Indie JRPGs!
This week Slam Zany and Brandon work hard to craft the Perfect JRPG. We give it a crazy title at the end so be sure to stay tuned for that. We talk about all the different gameplay elements, combat, exploration, leveling and progression systems and story. There's a lot to unpack here so let us know what you think!!
This week we spend an entire episode talking about how much we love Clair Obscur Expedition 33. This is a truly incredible game and there is so much to talk about. We keep this discussion entirely spoiler free so anyone is free to jump in and watch.
This week we invite Erek Ladd on with us to talk about JRPGs that we feel have been forgotten with time. We love these games and if you haven't heard of them, then be sure to give them a shot. Let us know in the comments below if there are any games you thought should make the list!