This week we get into JRPG length. What JRPGs really take advantage of their long run time and could they be shortened a bit? We dive in and answer members questions and another fun round of Bonus XP!

This week Mags returns from Japan and we put together a top 10 list of upcoming JRPGs for 2026! Be sure to let us know what games you are most excited for.

This week Mags and Slam cover all of the Trails series focusing on each arc. We go over what each of them does best, our favorite characters and honestly we just ramble on gushing about how much we adore this series. Unfortunately Brandon couldn't make it so Lamp Brandon is filling in.

This week you're in for a treat. We are ranking every fast food restaurant. This was a fun and challenging list to make so we hope you enjoy it. Please don't hesitate to let us know in the comments what your favorite restaurants are and if we got this right or wrong!

We bring you the official Level Up Legacy Pax East Episode. We talk about everything Pax East. From games we played to experiences we had, we give you the full breakdown of our Pax East experience.

In this episode we go over everything we bought at PAX East 2026! We had a great time and we all probably spent too much money but we got some really cool things and we have some really great stories to tell!

This week we talk about spinoffs. Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories and Persona 5 Strikers all give the main series an expanded opportunity to reach new players with new gameplay styles and we want to highlight what makes a good spinoff! We also rank 10 of the best JRPG spinoffs out there.

This week we rank all of the greatest JRPGs for beginners! If you are new to the genre and you're looking for JRPGs to play then this is the list for you. The games you see here are sure to introduce you to the best of what the genre has to offer and should give you a ton to play. Be sure to let us know in the comments below, which JRPGs you think would be great for beginners.

This week we dive into the Monster Taming genre of games and talk about our favorite games that are not Pokemon. We touch on what makes Pokemon great and what other games do different that makes them special! Be sure to let us know what some of your favorites are in the comments!

This week we talk about everything Pokémon! Pombon, Winds and Waves, Gale of Darkness and much much more. What a great time to be a Pokemon fan!