Kevin got the opportunity to play a preview of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined thanks to Square Enix and shares all his thoughts from what he got to play. From the new visuals to combat and class building, as well as a number of new quality of life features, here's what we've learned.

This week we are joined by SlamZany of the Level Up Legacy Podcast. We talk about all the news that came out of this week's State of Play Japan. Kevin and Slam give their thoughts on the Octopath Traveler Zero demo. Cameron gives thoughts on Super Mario RPG. For Topic of the Show we talk about our thoughts on the Persona franchise. Our likes, dislikes and how we would like to see the franchise change in the future.

As our first year is coming to a close soon, we want to discuss our current plans for the podcast going into 2026 along with changes coming to the Patreon. Not only that, we're looking for all the feedback we can get from our listeners on what changes you might like to see, or Patreon benefits that would appeal to you! Please let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

Cameron and Kevin discuss the newly announced Animal Crossing New Horizon Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Kevin gives first impressions for Dispatch. Cameron talks about his experience with Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons. For Topic of the Show we discuss what we look for in a Collector's Edition, the ongoing backlash of Limited Run Games, and the trends of Collector's Editions from publishers over the past few years.

Cameron and Kevin discuss the news of the two Tales of projects in development and updated thoughts on Dragon Quest I+II HD-2D Remake. For Topic of the Show we go over our hopes and predictions of what to expect from the Dragon Quest franchise in the coming years.

Cameron and Kevin share their thoughts on Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake after having completed the first game, and making a solid dent in the second. Going over the shiny new visuals, combat updates, and the considerably expanded story.

Cameron and Kevin discuss respond to more Final Fantasy news from Naoki Hamaguchi. We give our early impressions of Pokémon Legends Z-A. For Topic of the Show we go through the 2026 release calendar and give our excitement levels for upcoming JRPGs and Eastern titles.

Cameron and Kevin dive into the massive Pokémon leak detailing the tentative plans of the next five years of the franchise.

Cameron and Kevin discuss what news may come during Metaphor's one year anniversary. Cameron reviews Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and Digimon Time Stranger. Kevin and Cam give their first impressions on Ghost of Yotei. For topic of the show we create a 25 game library of JRPGs that we would put together on a dedicated console.

Cameron and Kevin talk new details on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and more announcements out of Tokyo Game Show. Kevin gives first impressions of Silent Hill f. Cameron gives first impressions of Lost Soul Aside. For Topic of the Show we discuss what we look for in game presentations and how they have become a reflection of how gaming has changed over the past years.