Join us for another episode of HitPoint, your one-stop podcast for everything JRPG! This week, we're diving deep into the fascinating evolution of the genre, from the golden days of 2D pixel art to the groundbreaking mechanics and narratives of today's titles.
We'll be touching upon the ongoing debate between classic and modern JRPG art styles, the transformation in game mechanics over the years, and the exciting dynamic between indie and triple-A titles in the current gaming landscape.
Expect to hear us discussing the most recent JRPG news, including game updates and upcoming releases. We're also excited to showcase a selection of new game trailers, and talk about exciting developments from the industry.
This week's question of the week is: "If you could bring back one element from classic JRPGs to modern games, what would it be and why?" We can't wait to hear your responses, so make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments!
Tune in every Sunday at 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern.
Video Description
✩ Audio Version ✩
► https://superderekrpgs.com/hitpoint/
SOCIAL LINKS
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✩ Derek ✩
►Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperDerekRPGs
►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SuperDerekRPGs
►Discord: https://discord.me/superderek

✩ Baku ✩
►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BakusanJRPG
►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BakusanJRPG
►Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/weebsauce
►Discord: https://discord.me/ABC
UPCOMING RELEASES
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►Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone 07/27/2024
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2107860/Yggdra_Union/
►Great Ambition of the Slimes 07/26/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vLCvaDwSx0
►Arcadian Atlas 07/27/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ndtm4mI80
GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
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►UFO Robot Grendizer - The Feast of the Wolves 11/14/2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LppRKm3-x7o
►One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 - DLC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi4Y49FUPsE

EXTERNAL LINKS
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►XC3 gets Mythra/Pyra Amiibo update
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/59259/~/how-to-update-xenoblade-chronicles-3#v210
►Arcadian Atlas physical games (And 2 LP Vinyl OST)
https://serenityforge.com/games/arcadian-atlas
►Gamescom 2023
https://b2b.gamescom.global/gamescom/the-gamescom/
►NieR: Automata Orchestra live concert tour
https://www.nierconcert.com/
►ANN: NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Gets 2nd Cours
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-23/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-gets-2nd-cours/.200588
TIMESTAMPS
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Welcome Back to Hit Point!
0:00:00 Welcome Back to Hit Point!
0:01:08 Intro
0:01:40 Baku how are you doing?
0:03:10 What have you been up to?
0:08:14 Baku plays A Space for the Unbound
Last Week's Comments:
0:13:05 Comment 1: I wonder if Derek and Baku will read this late comment before the next episode?
0:14:16 Comment 2: I'm part of the mowing the lawn club.
0:18:47 Comment 3: One of the slowest news week, becomes one of your greatest interesting Episodes
0:19:18 Voice Mail: How do you feel about the replayability of JRPGs
Question of the Week
0:37:09 QotW: Which one element from a RPG would you bring back?
Updates & DLC Round-Up
0:39:20 Xenoblade 3 adds support for the Pyra and Mythra Amiibo
Upcoming Releases This Week
0:43:32 Yggdra Union
0:46:10 Great Ambition of the SLIMES
0:48:30 Arcadian Atlas

New Game Announced:
0:51:48 UFO Robot Grendizer
0:55:41 One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Character Pass 2

Industry News:
0:59:04 Bamco confirmed for Gamescom 2023
1:00:39 Nier Automata Concert Tour + Anime Part 2

Side Quests (Discussion Topics):
1:05:05 How was it for you when others found out you wasted your time with video games?
1:24:44 How has the Art of JRPGs changed?
Responding to Super Chats & Outro
1:49:12 Super Chat 1: I crawled from the death of Black Desert Online.
1:50:39 Super Chat 2: Biggest gaming regret?
1:55:33 Super Chat 3: Loving the new videos on the channel.
1:57:19 Super Chat 4: I think I prefer a ton of optional Side content over branching paths.
1:59:14 Super Chat 5: Mint or OG Oreo? How can we save more of our flock an bring them to the mint side of the force?
2:01:58 Super Chat 6: I beat Final Fantasy 16 and I found it was incredible
2:05:24 Super Chat 7: Can't get enough from pixel art.
2:09:35 Super Chat 8: The more realistic a game the less likely I can suspend the flaws.
2:13:11 Super Chat 9: Yoshi-P wanted players to enjoy the story before throwing the hard stuff at you
2:15:04 Super Chat 10: They know, Baku. You will love NFTs....
2:17:34 Super Chat 11: Capcom forgiveness when they bring back BoF
2:18:19 Outro


✩ Derek ✩ 
►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SuperDerekRPGs
►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/superderekrpgs.com 
►Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuperDerek 
►Discord: https://discord.me/superderek
►https://twitter.com/SuperDerekRPGs

✩ Baku ✩ 
►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BakusanOG
►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bakusanog.bsky.social 
►Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/WeebSauce 
►Discord: https://discord.me/ABC