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The original RPG Pals reunite just this once to bring you up to speed on everything that happened in the world of RPGs during September, which is this month, the current month, because we say it is. Topics of discussion include Sora Kingdom Hearts getting added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the rocky launch of New World, Tommy Wiseau-levels of obliviousness in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and more.

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Eric Van Allen (Senior News Editor, Destructoid) joins Steven and John for an enthusiastic discussion on Wildermyth, a breakout indie roleplaying game the likes of which our panel has never before encountered. John even marries a mermaid! Also there's DOTA2 talk in the back half if that's something you're into, this is a judgement-free zone.

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On our Nintendo 64th episode, Natalie, Imran and Michael share their thoughts on the latest addition to Toby Fox's Undertale universe, Deltarune: Chapter 2, as well as its implications for the future of the series. Spoiler warning! This episode contains spoilers for Undertale and Deltarune: Chapter 1 throughout. Spoilers for Chapter 2 start at 44:37 and are indicated by a fun magical girl sound. You have been warned!

While Steven completes a hibernation phase upon the International Space Station, Natalie, John and Imran take a more in-depth look at Tales of Arise now that everyone has had a chance to get their hands on it. It's still the Hulu of JRPGs, but it is a good Hulu of JRPGs?

Michael Higham, section head of our upcoming Final Fantasy XIV vertical/subsite/all-you-can-eat buffet joins the RPG Pals to discuss his games journalism origin story, his time at Gamespot, his passion for FFXIV, crying at video games, and maybe just a little Undertale.

The RPG Pals hang out with Fanbyte's newest hire, staff writer for our upcoming Final Fantasy XIV vertical Mike Williams! The gang talks about how sad FFXIV PVP is as a Paladin, how $30 might also be just $30 when you really think about it, something called "Squadrons" that Steven made up, and even a little bit on Marvel's recently announced Midnight Suns, which is a lot less XCOM-y than previously indicated.

Steven and Natalie are joined by Mike Williams and Kenneth Shepard for an in-depth discussion of everything important that happened in the world of RPGs this month, including the latest on Midnight Suns, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Tales of Arise, that whole thing that happened with Boyfriend Dungeon, and more.

The RPG Pals return to discuss what makes a good (or bad) Final Fantasy villain. How does Kefka stack up against Sephiroth? Is Ultimecia actually Squall and Rinoa's daughter? Which Final Fantasy war criminal is Natalie in love with? Does anybody remember Seymour Guado? Find out!!

The RPG Pals compare notes about their time with Bandai Namco's forthcoming anime epic Tales of Arise, but not without a little Final Fantasy XIV bullying(?) first.

Kotaku Editor in Chief Patricia Hernandez joins the reunited RPG Pals to discuss Pokemon Unite's departure from MOBA norms, Breath of the Wild 2's whole everything, the uncertain future of mainline Bethesda RPGs, and more!