Level Up Legacy

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of the greatest video games ever made, and now that its remake is finally here, we NEED to talk about it! In this episode of the Level Up Legacy Podcast, we're diving deep into what makes Ocarina of Time such a legendary experience and how this remake brings one of gaming's most beloved adventures to a whole new generation. But does this remake t...

This week we tell spooky gaming stories around the campfire! Let us know your favorite scary stories in games!

This week we get together to build the ultimate dream team. This JRPG party can take on anything thrown at them without question!

We convince Mags that Final Fantasy Resonance is a must-play game! Mags has long been a skeptic of the Final Fantasy series. Brandon and I think it's time she gives a new Final Fantasy game a try and Resonance is the perfect opportunity for her to do so!

This week we talk side content in JRPGs! What makes it worth doing, what kind of side content do we prefer and what games don't get it right. We go over everything in this week's episode!

This week we do a rundown of all of the news we got in September including Kojima leaving PlayStation, Studio shakeups at Xbox and much much more!

September 17th is finally here and we got Fire Emblem and Trails on the same day and fans are eating good! We talk about our impressions on both games and what makes them both so special!

This week we cover everything Nintendo announced at the double dose of Directs they gave us! Ocarina of Time Remake, Metroid, Kirby and Much More!

This week we do a rundown of all of the news we got in August including GTA VI reveal, Gamescom news and much much more!

This week we talk about everything Kingdom Hearts IV! We are so excited for this one and D23 just brought everything to a whole new level!

This week we welcome ‪The Kiseki Nut‬ on to talk everything Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. You should be excited for this game and for this episode because it's one for the ages.

Nintendo's Fire Emblem Direct was HUGE!! Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is almost here, but can it improve on some of the biggest criticisms surrounding Fire Emblem: Three Houses? We’re looking back at Three Houses and breaking down the areas where Fortune’s Weave has the biggest opportunity to evolve the formula. From map design and route structure to pacing, replayability, and the balance betw...

In this week's episode we do an extremely long AMA and dive really deep into each and every question that our community submitted. Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and helped us grow. We are so thankful for you all.

Are 2026 JRPGs Delivering So Far? 2026 has already been an incredible year for JRPG fans, and we're only halfway through it. From surprise hits and long-awaited releases to games that completely exceeded our expectations, there's been a lot to talk about. In this episode, we're sharing our thoughts on every JRPG we've played in 2026 so far. Which games lived up to the hype? Which o...

This week we talk about Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave. We talk about what we want and what we don't want from the game this year and we discuss just how special the series is to us.

In this weeks show we have our first Full Review for the show! Echoes of Aincrad is out today and Brandon and Slam have been playing the full game for a couple of weeks now. We go go over everything you need to know before jumping in. We are also doing a Giveaway so see instructions to enter below!

This week we each brought JRPGs to the show that we consider to be a 10/10. We then put them in a top 10 list and fight over their placement. This is a ton of fun, let us know in the comments if we got it right!

This week, we here at the Level Up Legacy podcast have a Switch 2 awards show where we highlight the Best and Worst things about the console's first year. Be sure to let us know in the comments who you think won each category!

This week we rank Long JRPGs that we feel are well worth your time! Do you like super long JRPGs but are worried they won't be worth it in the long run? Well we've got you covered in this one. Be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorite Long JRPGs are!

We go over the Nintendo Direct and the Xbox Showcase in this week's episode. We talk about Persona 6, Persona 4 Revival, Kingdom Hearts, Xenoblade and everything else that was announced. Be sure to let us know in the comments below what your favorite announcements were!

This week we talk about all of the Summer Showcase highlights but most importantly, the reveal of Final Fantasy VII Revelation! This is the final chapter in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy and something we have been waiting a long time to see. We also talk about Dragon Quest day and the State of Play.

This week we cover all of the Summer Showcases. From SGF to Dragon Quest day, we talk about it all and give our predictions on what we'd like to see most. Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see.

This week we invite Taylor from the Gaming Shelf on to talk about Indie Quest! This is the JRPG Indie Showcase that began last year and is taking the world by storm! Make sure to let us know in the comments what games you're looking forward to seeing!

We have crafted the best JRPG of all time! This week we use our experience and love for the genre to create the best JRPG. We go through things like story, characters and music to highlight what makes each element so great.

The Nintendo Switch 2 JRPG Port Bonanza is here and it is starting to feel like a second home for JRPGs… and honestly, we didn’t expect it to ramp up this quickly. In this episode, we sit down and talk through the wave of JRPG ports landing on the platform. What’s worth your time, what surprised us, and which ones might not hit the same depending on how you like to play. Some of these are games we...