We all know it's true - sometimes, games seem to have nothing but praise heaped upon them, when REALLY... they're far from perfect. Join us as we poke the bear that is the collective Internet by talking about some very famous and popular games that we find to be overrated. And be sure to let us know what games fit the bill for you, too! (You can pick our favorites just to spite us, that's okay.)

Digital Foundry's recent breakdown of the graphical issues present in Metaphor re:Fantazio sparked a lot of outrage online, which got us thinking: How much do graphics REALLY matter in a JRPG? Not only that, but Abdallah is back from Japan with some cool stuff to show off! Check it out, and let us know how important graphics are to you - [email protected]!

Emily's channel: youtube.com/@orbalology

There are a ton of turn-based JRPGs out there -- many of them among the best the genre has to offer. But we wanted to explore our favorite turn-based JRPGs that add a little more to the mix. These are turn-based JRPGs with a twist, something unique that makes them stand out from the crowd. Give our picks a listen, and be sure to let us know what your favorites are!

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Your classic turn-based JRPGs are all well and good, but they're only one piece of the elaborate puzzle that is the JRPG genre as a whole. Today, we're taking a deep dive into our favorite Strategy JRPGs! Be sure to let us know what some of your favorites are - [email protected]!

As we prepare to see the Switch off into the sunset, we take some time to reminisce about our favorite JRPGs on Nintendo's massively popular platform. Shoot us an email and let us know what YOUR favorite Switch JRPG is!

Branden: www.youtube.com/@justthegems

Abdallah: www.x.com/dallah998

With digital storefronts inevitably closing (like the Xbox 360, to cite a recent example...), how do we avoid the FOMO and still secure copies of the games we want to own? Will store closures affect prices of physical games in the long run? All that and more, on this week's episode of The JRPG Pursuit!

Branden: www.youtube.com/@justthegems

Abdallah: www.x.com/dallah998

There have been a lot of JRPG remakes and remasters out there. But how do you tell the difference? And how do you know which are any good? Join us as we talk about the best -- and worst -- JRPG remakes, and how the terms we use to describe them can sometimes make it confusing to know how much has really been "changed."