Level Up Legacy

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!

In this week's episode we do an extremely long AMA and dive really deep into each and every question that our community submitted. Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and helped us grow. We are so thankful for you all.

The February State of Play for PlayStation was WILD and it was jam packed full of announcements. Did the State of Play deliver? We each give it a grade and go over every single reveal.

This week we grade the first Nintendo Direct of 2026. There were a ton of JRPGs and ports of games that we've wanted to see on Nintendo Switch 2 for a long time but there were also a few surprises that we didn't expect. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the February Nintendo Direct in the comments below!

In this week's episode we dive into everything Nintendo for the year. Nintendo is expected to have a Partner Direct this week so we go through some predictions as well as what we think could be coming throughout the year for the Nintendo Switch 2. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our membership updates. We have a lot in store for our most dedicated fans. We appreciate you!

This week we talk about Persona and the 30th anniversary celebration. There's 3 coming soon slots on the website that hint at games or big announcements coming. What could they be? Let's talk about it!

This week Lamp Brandon joins in place of Retro Brandon to talk Trails with Mags and Slam. Why is the series special and what makes it something we recommend to everyone?