If you're open to a nuanced conversation about the localization of JRPGs in the West, then have we got a show for you! Join us as we share our thoughts on the state of translated games, as well as share some of our gaming updates! If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel on YouTube - 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: youtube.com/@orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: youtube.com/@JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: youtube.com/@DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

This week, we're joined by Cameron Hawkins to talk about long-form storytelling in JRPGs. He's one of the foremost experts on Kingdom Hearts, which is among the most famous of the long-form video game stories, and he's a Trails sicko like the rest of us, so we had plenty to discuss! Be sure to subscribe to Cam's podcast with Kevin Kenson, Party Chat  @partychatjrpgpod !

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The age-old debate, digital vs. physical, is becoming more and more pertinent as time goes on. We dig into the pros and cons of each. Be sure to let us know in the comments what you prefer! If you're not already, consider becoming a member of our YouTube 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

If you were stuck on a desert island, what JRPGs would do the most to ease your troubled, deeply bored mind? We do our best to lay out our picks, all while making time for a few necessary and controversial tangents on this week's episode of The JRPG Pursuit!