When we look at a game, how much of what is not the game proper do we take into account. Or “I came to play, not to read.”

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Looking at the 2016 release calendar we find ourselves faced with an unprecedented market saturation. We share our concerns about that fact.

The post Episode 23: JRPG Ouroboros appeared first on RPGamer.

We end the year with user questions. Thanks for asking and thanks for listening.

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People are the worst, but how can we write reviews around those facts? These and other complaining question answered by our panel.

The post Episode 21: Multi-Player Review Process appeared first on RPGamer.

Hallowe’en is upon us and we take an hour to explain why the hybridization of typical RPG mechanics, detracts from horror games.

The post Episode 20: +2 to Reload is not Frightening appeared first on RPGamer.

The panel breaks down the moral compass of games writers only to discover it only points two directions. We ramble on that and some related topics for a while.

The post Episode 19: Save the Baby – Eat the Baby appeared first on RPGamer.

So, the Final Fantasy VII remake is finally happening. We have thoughts and feelings about this.

The post Episode 18: FFWhy appeared first on RPGamer.

‘Power to the people’ meets ‘Shut up and take my money’ as we go through the ins and outs of gamerdom and crowdfunding.

The post Episode 17: Kickstart My Heart appeared first on RPGamer.

We look at Bioware’s output since their buyout by EA, and what that has meant for gamers and business types since then.

The post Episode 16: A Tale of Two Corporations appeared first on RPGamer.

A multi-level examination of the ludic, narrative, and artistic elements of the JRPG and how they interact with the Western market vis a vis popularity. Also the debut of the official ATBS drinking game.

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