The JRPG Pursuit

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February 05, 2025 The Most Replayable JRPGs
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!
Emily:
YouTube: youtube.com/@orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology
Branden:
YouTube: youtube.com/@JustTheGems
X: x.com/_justthegems
Bluesky: justthegems.net
Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems
Abdallah:
YouTube: youtube.com/@DallahGames
X: x.com/dallahgames
Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 20min
January 29, 2025 JRPG Tropes We Need to Leave in the Past
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
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
X: x.com/dallahgames
Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 11min
January 22, 2025 Ranking Every Mainline Final Fantasy Battle System w/ Erek Ladd
We are thrilled to have @ErekLadd with us ranking all the mainline Final Fantasy battle systems!
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
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
X: x.com/dallahgames
Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 46min
January 15, 2025 Do Real Gamers Play on EASY Mode?
Nowadays, difficulty options are practically a given for a new game -- though that wasn't always the case. We discuss how difficulty options are implemented in JRPGs and share what settings we prefer. How do YOU take your JRPGs? Are you a Story Mode player? Or are you hardcore Hard Mode? Let us know in the comments!
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
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
X: x.com/dallahgames
Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 11min
January 08, 2025 Are These Expensive JRPGs Worth It?
Some JRPGs are just really freaking expensive, you guys. But does a high price tag mean a game is worth it? We break down some notable games and discuss their intrinsic value as pieces of media and even as works of art that hold importance beyond just their inherent fun factor.
The artist Branden mentions is Tylor Hepner, here's the link to his store on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TylorHepner
Episode 22
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology
Branden:
YouTube: @JustTheGems
X: x.com/_justthegems
Bluesky: justthegems.net
Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems
Abdallah:
X: x.com/dallah998
Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 27min
January 01, 2025 The Best JRPGs of 2024 - Year End Special
It's the end of 2024, and The JRPG Pursuit crew are A) dressed up all fancy, and B) here to tell you about all the games they loved this year! Join us, and be sure to tell us your favorites in the comments!
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology
Branden:
YouTube: @JustTheGems
X: x.com/_justthegems
Bluesky: justthegems.net
Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems
Abdallah:
X: x.com/dallah998
Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 41min
December 25, 2024 Holiday Gaming Memories
It's the time of year where a lot of people start reminiscing about the good old days, so we thought, why don't we give it a try? We share some of our favorite holiday memories, and we hope you'll do the same in the comments!
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology
Branden:
YouTube: @JustTheGems
X: x.com/_justthegems
Bluesky: justthegems.net
Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems
Abdallah:
X: x.com/dallah998
Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 10min
December 18, 2024 What Makes a Good JRPG Collector's Edition?
If there's one thing every collector loves, it's a good collector's edition. But what exactly makes a collector's edition "good?" Is it art books? Soundtracks? An abundance of acrylic???? We break down our favorites (and least favorites) on today's episode - be sure to let us know in the comments what some of your favorite CEs are!
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology
Branden:
YouTube: @JustTheGems
X: x.com/_justthegems
Bluesky: justthegems.net
Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems
Abdallah:
X: x.com/dallah998
Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 12min
December 11, 2024 Are JRPGs Too Long?
What is the perfect length for a JRPG? Do you prefer games that are 100, 200, or even 300 hours long? Or are you more a fan of the short-but-sweet experience? We break down our thoughts on how games respect our time in this episode - be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Emily:
YouTube: @orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology
Branden:
YouTube: @JustTheGems
X: x.com/_justthegems
Bluesky: justthegems.net
Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems
Abdallah:
X: x.com/dallah998
Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 13min
December 04, 2024 What Modern JRPGs Can Learn from the Classics - Featuring Davidvinc RPGs!
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:
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@orbalology
X: x.com/orbalology
Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology
Branden:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustTheGems
X: x.com/_justthegems
Bluesky: justthegems.net
Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems
Abdallah:
X: x.com/dallah998
Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
...more
1h 9min

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How many episodes does The JRPG Pursuit have?

The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.

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