Join the usual crew, along with special guest Davidvinc RPGs from YouTube, as we talk about the classics of the JRPG genre, and what lessons modern-day JRPG developers should learn from them! Be sure to check out David's channel if you haven't already, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

David:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidvinc

Emily:

Music is such a huge part of JRPGs, and we wanted to dedicate an episode to celebrating it. But we didn't want to do it alone - so we invited our friend Alex, aka  @qualitea_individual , to join us! With her music background, she presents a unique angle on the topic that WE all found super interesting and fun, and we expect you'll feel the same. Check out the episode, and be sure to follow Alex on all the socials, Twitch, and YouTube!

Alex

Today we tackle the age-old topic of silent protagonists. You see them pretty often in JRPGs (some would even argue TOO often). What are the pros? What are the cons? What do we think the future of the genre looks like in regards to silent protags? Give our thoughts a listen, and be sure to let us know yours!

Thanks to YouTube user DarkAkuma86 for the comment that inspired this episode - we break down our thoughts on JRPG collecting and how to maintain a healthy mindset throughout. We also take a look at some fun new pickups and laugh at Branden's inability to handle adult drinks at his very advanced age.

We've all had the experience of being genuinely creeped out by a sequence in a JRPG, even if the vast majority of the game isn't intended to be a horror experience. So we thought, with that in mind, which JRPGs would actually lend themselves well to the horror genre? Also, we're wearing costumes, so that's fun. Check it out, and let us know what JRPGs YOU think would make good horror games!

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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.)