World of Warcraft’s third expansion began with a bang when Deathwing emerged to change Azeroth forever.  RPG Backtrack goes back to the Cataclysm this week, with guests Andi, Pascal, and Robert. We really want to know if you are are you Team Goblin or Team Worgen?

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With the final game in the trilogy releasing this week, the RPG Backtrack crew decided to squeeze in a show about Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2.  As fans of the Little Tail Bronx series, we are excited to re-live the sequel to the surprise hit from CyberConnect2.  Featuring guests Cassandra, Josh, and Ryan C.

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Monster-Catching May continues this week on RPG Backtrack, where we chat about the Pokémon franchises’ first fully open-world game.  Cassandra, Wheels, and David fire up their lizard cycle to talk about Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the most divisive game in the series.

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Are you tired of the Pokémon series? Do you still crave the catching of cute little monsters? Then this week’s Backtrack is for you!  Join the cast along with Jahwon and Ryan C as we catch our favorite critters in various indie games and make them be our friends.

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Atelier April concludes this week with a pair of direct sequels to Atelier Ryza.  Come join Sam and Ryan M. as we polish our alchemy skills in the royal capital and explore some new islands!

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Atelier April kicks off with a trio of games set in dying worlds.  Josh, Sam, and Wheels all join the show to talk about the Atelier Dusk trilogy (Atelier Ayesha, Atelier Escha & Logy, and Atelier Shallie).

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Sony’s machine-infested, open-world extravaganza came out with a sequel in 2022.  Sam, Pascal, and Josh join the show as we find out if Horizon Forbidden West lives up to its predecessor.  Let’s just hope that the haptic triggers on the PS5 controller didn’t give everyone carpal tunnel.

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It was 30 years ago this week that RPG legends Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii, and Akira Toriyama gave Japan (and the U.S. five months later) their legendary RPG, Chrono Trigger.  Does this beloved game hold up to the test of time?  Find out with guests Pascal, Ryan R, Wheels, and Jahwon.

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We have a double dose of Final Fantasy sequels this week on Backtrack.  The party in these games may dwindle down to one, but at least there are plenty of guests; including Paul, Robert, Mike, and David.  By the way, there are thirteen days before the world ends.  Have fun!

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The Final Fantasy series has come a long way since its roots on the NES. The latest entry brings a darker, more mature tone to this beloved franchise.  Our panel of hosts, including Ryan C, Paul, Pascal, Wheels, and David, all join the show to debate if the Final Fantasy XVI writers watched too much Game of Thrones.

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