A lot of great games out there are stuck on old systems -- these games are ones we think are so good, they're worth playing, even if it's inconvenient. But even better, how about we get some remasters???

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A lot of great games out there are stuck on old systems -- these games are ones we think are so good, they're worth playing, even if it's inconvenient. But even better, how about we get some remasters???

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Emily:

YouTube: @orbalology

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Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social

Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology

Branden:

YouTube: @JustTheGems

X: x.com/_justthegems

Bluesky: justthegems.net

Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems

Abdallah:

YouTube: @DallahGames

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Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social

Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

We're joined by our friends from the Level Up Legacy podcast today to discuss those popular JRPGs that we just couldn't, for whatever reason, get into. And some of them might shock you...

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Emily:

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Branden:

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Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems

Abdallah:

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We put forth our best tips to shop smart this holiday season, and give you some ideas for either yourself or the JRPG lover in your life!

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Bluesky: justthegems.net

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Abdallah:

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Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social

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The PS4 is still fresh enough in everyone's minds that no one has gotten nostalgic for it yet. That means the prices are low and the games are abundant! Check out our recommendations for the best PS4 JRPGs out there.

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Branden:

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Bluesky: justthegems.net

Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems

Abdallah:

YouTube: @DallahGames

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Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social

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With the release of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, we decided to dedicate an episode to the enduring legacy of the Dragon Quest series. Why do fans love it? What makes it feel like "JRPG comfort food?" And will it ever really "change" in the way so many fans fear it could?

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Emily:

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Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social

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Branden:

YouTube: @JustTheGems

X: x.com/_justthegems

Bluesky: justthegems.net

Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems

Abdallah:

YouTube: @DallahGames

X: x.com/dallahgames

Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social

Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

It's Halloween! And while there aren't a ton of JRPGs that are explicitly horror themed, that's no reason we can't jump on the bandwagon and have a little be-costumed fun. (You'll have to check out the video version on YouTube to see our costumes, though... Here's the link: https://youtu.be/8AVRuF-EyRI) This week, we're talking about games that we consider just the worst. They may not be objectively BAD, but boy oh boy do we NOT like them!

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Emily:

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Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social

Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology

Branden:

YouTube: @JustTheGems

X: x.com/_justthegems

Bluesky: justthegems.net

Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems

Abdallah:

YouTube: @DallahGames

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Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social

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As JRPG collectors, we've all experienced FOMO -- that fear that, if we don't grab this game RIGHT NOW, it's going to become rare and super expensive down the line. But has our experience of FOMO shifted in the last several years?

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Branden:

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Bluesky: justthegems.net

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Abdallah:

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For a story-focused genre like JRPGs, it can seem a bit odd that almost every publisher is pushing out mobile phone, gacha-style entries in major JRPG franchises. Why is that happening, and how do we feel about it? Let's get into it.

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Branden:

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Bluesky: justthegems.net

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Abdallah:

YouTube: @DallahGames

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With the recent price hike of the Xbox Game Pass, it got us thinking about game subscription services in general, and whether or not they even make sense for JRPG fans. These are our thoughts, but let us know yours in the comments!

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Emily:

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Branden:

YouTube: @JustTheGems

X: x.com/_justthegems

Bluesky: justthegems.net

Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems

Abdallah:

YouTube: @DallahGames

X: x.com/dallahgames

Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social

Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter