Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:02 Emily summarizes the situation with Physical media00:07:10 Nintendo Game Key Carts and 3rd Party Situation00:21:39 Steam and PC Digital 00:25:10 Doom Dark Ages Not on Disc and Xbox00:32:27 What's the deal with the PS5 Disc Drive00:48:49 Is this the last console for a lot of people? Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

We break down the debate over what defines a JRPG - can it really just be the ethnicity of the developers? Does that make sense at all? (No.)

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Today we ranked what we consider the most beginner-friendly franchises that have the most potential to convert newcomers to become JRPG fans!Tier Maker List we used: https://tiermaker.com/create/the-jrpg-franchise-tier-list-73166Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:04:27 Let's get tiering 00:14:57 How do we feel about Xenoblade? 00:30:50 Dragon Quest goes where?01:00:09 This one hurt 01:18:55 Final Fantasy is Peak? 01:45:05 How do we feel about Pokemon01:48:15 Where do we put Trails?!02:02:45 Closing outEmily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

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Emulation is a hot topic among gamers and collectors. For a long time now, we've teased an episode diving deep into emulation, and it's finally here! Check out our thoughts, and be sure to let us know yours in the comments!

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Social media influences just about every facet of life in the 21st century, so it stands to reason it has a pretty big impact on the video game collecting scene, as well. We dive into the different ways social media and YouTube in general have influenced our own collecting, and the broader impact it's had on the space as a whole.If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

PlayStation 2 is finally old enough to rent a car! While it goes on its coming-of-age road trip with its friends, let's take a look at the JRPGs that made this a console to remember for role-playing fans. Also, we're planning to start monthly deep dives into the libraries of every console, so if you have a favorite you'd like us to tackle next, let us know in the comments!

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