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Abdallah, Branden, and Emily are JRPG enthusiasts and collectors, and each week they tackle new topics that surround their — and maybe your — favorite video game genre. From Final Fantasy to Fire Emblem, Atelier to Xenoblade, The JRPG Pursuit brings you fresh new discussions on topics you care about.
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It's Halloween! And while there aren't a ton of JRPGs that are explicitly horror themed, that's no reason we can't jump on the bandwagon and have a little be-costumed fun. (You'll have to check out the video version on YouTube to see our costumes, though... Here's the link: https://youtu.be/8AVRuF-EyRI) This week, we're talking about games that we consider just the worst. They may not be objectively BAD, but boy oh boy do we NOT like them!
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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
As JRPG collectors, we've all experienced FOMO -- that fear that, if we don't grab this game RIGHT NOW, it's going to become rare and super expensive down the line. But has our experience of FOMO shifted in the last several years?
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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
For a story-focused genre like JRPGs, it can seem a bit odd that almost every publisher is pushing out mobile phone, gacha-style entries in major JRPG franchises. Why is that happening, and how do we feel about it? Let's get into it.
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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
With the recent price hike of the Xbox Game Pass, it got us thinking about game subscription services in general, and whether or not they even make sense for JRPG fans. These are our thoughts, but let us know yours in the comments!
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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
The backlog so many of us build can feel like an insurmountable obstacle, a burden, when we all know logically it SHOULD just be a fun pile of games. So how do we get good at tackling the games we've been meaning to play? We talk about it, hope you'll join us!
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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
We sit down with George Peter, voice of Colonel Alan Richard in the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter remake to discuss voice acting in video games, Twitch streaming, and so much more!
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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
The Month of Trails continues! This week, Trails shares the spotlight with some other games that feature exemplary battle systems -- what games do we think are deserving of this sort of lauding? Give this a listen, and be sure to let us know some of your favorites, too!
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Join this channel on YouTube 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're kicking off the Month of Trails by talking to AvengerMags, writer for Nintendo Force Magazine and co-host of the Level Up Legacy podcast!
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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
Join us as we chat with Anna Kashina, author of Lacrimosa of Dana, about the process of adapting Nihon Falcom's JRPG masterpiece into novel form. And we get a few new details on her next project...
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We're excited to be joined by three of the developers behind the upcoming JRPG throwback title Quartet. We dig into the origins of this indie gem and hopefully give you plenty of reasons to be interested! If you are, check out the demo on Steam and wishlist the game!
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Join our channel on YouTube to get access to perks:
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A podcast for all things JRPG!
If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the 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!). You can also subscribe on Spotify!
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
Join our channel on YouTube to get access to perks:
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A podcast for all things JRPG!
If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the 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!). You can also subscribe on Spotify!
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
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
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
This week we're joined by Coury from @mylifeingaming to talk about one of our all-time favorite video game series, Ys! Join this channel on YouTube 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
JRPGs are great, but there are so many other types of games out there, it'd be silly to ignore them. Come along with us as we talk through some of our favorite games and genres that fall outside of our JRPG-centric lives, and give reasons why JRPG fans will love them.
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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
This week we welcome Feji of CozyFeji on YouTube to discuss turn-based RPGs -- why did they have such a bad reputation for a while, and does it seem like that bad rep is finally coming to an end?
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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
Branden is back from his Japanese vacation, and he brought most of the country back with him! This week, we take some time to catch up on what's been going on in our lives, the games we've picked up, and the games we've been playing. Let us know in the comments what you've been playing lately, too!Join our channel on YouTube to get access to perks:
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A podcast for all things JRPG!
If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the 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!). You can also subscribe on Spotify!
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
Join our channel on YouTube to get access to perks:
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A podcast for all things JRPG!
If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the 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!). You can also subscribe on Spotify!
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
Join our channel on YouTube to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/join
A podcast for all things JRPG!
If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the 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!). You can also subscribe on Spotify!
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
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
Join our channel on YouTube to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/join
A podcast for all things JRPG!
If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the 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!). You can also subscribe on Spotify!
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
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!).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.)
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
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
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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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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It's the age-old question: Which is better, handheld games or console games? And if you want to throw PC into the mix, then you've got yourself a stew goin'! The crew breaks down their personal histories with consoles and handhelds, and they try and get a sense for what the future of this ongoing debate will look like. Make sure to let us if you prefer handheld or console (or PC!) gaming! 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
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 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@qualitea_individual Twitch: www.twitch.tv/qualitea_individual Twitter/X: www.x.com/qualitea_alex Blue Sky: qualitea-alex.bsky.social Emily: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@orbalology X: x.com/orbalology Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology Branden: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegems Bluesky: justthegems.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems Abdallah: X: x.com/dallah998 Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
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!
Emily: YouTube: @orbalology X: x.com/orbalology Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology Branden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegems Bluesky: justthegems.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems Abdallah: X: x.com/dallah998 Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
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. Emily: YouTube: @orbalology X: x.com/orbalology Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology Branden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegems Bluesky: justthegems.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems Abdallah: X: x.com/dallah998 Bluesky: dallah998.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter
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.)
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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 - jrpgpursuit@gmail.com!
Emily's channel: youtube.com/@orbalology Branden's channel: youtube.com/@JustTheGems Abdallah's X: www.x.com/Dallah998
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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With the exciting news of the remaster of Lunar 1 and 2, we talk about our hopes and fears regarding its physical release. Will our intrepid hosts come to blows over Limited Run Games' role in all this? Will Chained Echoes EVER be released? All this and more, on this episode of The JRPG Pursuit. Emily's channel: www.youtube.com/@orbalology Branden's channel: www.youtube.com/@JustTheGems Abdallah's X: www.x.com/Dallah998
Emily is BACK from Japan, and we've got a lot to talk about. Join us as we take a look at the cool stuff we've picked up lately, and then deep dive into Japan and the ways in which we've felt their cultural influence on the games we love. Emily's channel: www.youtube.com/@orbalology Branden's channel: www.youtube.com/@JustTheGems Abdallah's X: www.x.com/Dallah998
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 - jrpgpursuit@gmail.com!
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!
Get to know our hosts with a nostalgic trip down memory lane! Abdallah, Emily, and Branden discuss the games that made them into the JRPG lovers they are today. Come along for the ride, and be sure to let us know what game made YOU the gamer you are in the comments below! Emily: www.youtube.com/@orbalology
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! Emily: www.youtube.com/@orbalology
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." What JRPG do you want to see remade? Send us an email at jrpgpursuit@gmail.com and let us know!
In the inaugural episode, Branden, Emily, and Abdallah discuss how collecting JRPGs has changed in recent years and go over strategies for collecting that you -- yes, even YOU -- could use today! Will those strategies work? Hey, you tell us. Send us an email at jrpgpursuit@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts.
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