The Giant Sword Podcast: JRPG Discussions, News, Tangents, and More!

We're back to discuss everything we've been playing during our break!

It's finally out and we've played it a lot! Here is our episode dedicated to Final Fantasy 15! Does it meet our expectations? Come and listen!

This week, the guys break down the Persona 5 delay and what it means for us. Also, we prepare for our lives to be consumed when Burseria and FFXV arrive with a little Pokemon talk as we ponder our last few moments of freedom and dignity. Taylor and Connor also recap some achievements and conquests from the past week.

The Giant Swordsmen return to discuss Pokémon Sun and Moon's impending release, as well as the other huge titles that lurk just around the corner. The boys give their last hype speeches before the November of Madness officially takes hold of us all.

In an M. Night Shyamalan-esque twist, horror junkie and ally of the podcast Casey Hollingsworth comes on to talk about the curious lack of RPGs in the horror genre. Then, we get the competitive juices flowing with a rousing JRPG-themed rendition of the Back of the Box game (because we're clearly masters at naming segments)

Friend of the podcast Ben Moore returns to prep us for the upcoming PSX conference and catch up on the latest RPG hype. In an emotional and groundbreaking interview, we cover all the hard hitting topics - from our gaming backlog rosters to Los Angeles cuisine to getting kicked in the jewels, Ben bares it all in this odyssey of an episode. Or something. Onwards, to the Giant Sword Podcast Episode 13!

On this episode of the GS Podcast, Taylor has some burning thoughts to share on the new Dragon Quest: Builders title that hit shelves recently. In addition, we break down news items and the jam-packed January that awaits JRPG fans. We top it off with a spicy 3DS edition of our system-by-system JRPG Handbook. So, stock up on potions and join us in the dungeon of the Giant Sword Podcast!

After breaking down some interesting news from Square Enix and From Software, Taylor unveils an extremely interesting challenge that he'll be taking on in 2017. Then, after a new DS edition of the Beginner's Handbook, we determine which non-RPG franchise needs to get that classic turn-based treatment. Off we go!

With the release of Persona 5 in Japan and Trails of Cold Steel 2 worldwide, the GSP boys break down the most recent JRPG releases. as well as the rumors of those to come. Then, at the behest of an awesome listener question, the guys try to determine how FF16 would look if we were named as the developers. To send more mailbag questions, which you definitely should, tweet @ us or email us at [email protected]!

This week on the GS Podcast, Nick probes the guys as to why FF8 is regarded so poorly and whether or not that's still deserved. Then, in our first full mailbag segment, we address some very cool and meaty listener-submitted questions in excruciating detail (please folks, keep them coming!) So, sharpen your blades and join us for the Giant Sword Podcast!