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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...

This week we get into JRPG length. What JRPGs really take advantage of their long run time and could they be shortened a bit? We dive in and answer members questions and another fun round of Bonus XP!

This week Mags returns from Japan and we put together a top 10 list of upcoming JRPGs for 2026! Be sure to let us know what games you are most excited for.

This week Mags and Slam cover all of the Trails series focusing on each arc. We go over what each of them does best, our favorite characters and honestly we just ramble on gushing about how much we adore this series. Unfortunately Brandon couldn't make it so Lamp Brandon is filling in.

This week you're in for a treat. We are ranking every fast food restaurant. This was a fun and challenging list to make so we hope you enjoy it. Please don't hesitate to let us know in the comments what your favorite restaurants are and if we got this right or wrong!

We bring you the official Level Up Legacy Pax East Episode. We talk about everything Pax East. From games we played to experiences we had, we give you the full breakdown of our Pax East experience.

In this episode we go over everything we bought at PAX East 2026! We had a great time and we all probably spent too much money but we got some really cool things and we have some really great stories to tell!

This week we talk about spinoffs. Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories and Persona 5 Strikers all give the main series an expanded opportunity to reach new players with new gameplay styles and we want to highlight what makes a good spinoff! We also rank 10 of the best JRPG spinoffs out there.

This week we rank all of the greatest JRPGs for beginners! If you are new to the genre and you're looking for JRPGs to play then this is the list for you. The games you see here are sure to introduce you to the best of what the genre has to offer and should give you a ton to play. Be sure to let us know in the comments below, which JRPGs you think would be great for beginners.

This week we dive into the Monster Taming genre of games and talk about our favorite games that are not Pokemon. We touch on what makes Pokemon great and what other games do different that makes them special! Be sure to let us know what some of your favorites are in the comments!

This week we talk about everything Pokémon! Pombon, Winds and Waves, Gale of Darkness and much much more. What a great time to be a Pokemon fan!

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.

The February State of Play for PlayStation was WILD and it was jam packed full of announcements. Did the State of Play deliver? We each give it a grade and go over every single reveal.

This week we grade the first Nintendo Direct of 2026. There were a ton of JRPGs and ports of games that we've wanted to see on Nintendo Switch 2 for a long time but there were also a few surprises that we didn't expect. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the February Nintendo Direct in the comments below!

In this week's episode we dive into everything Nintendo for the year. Nintendo is expected to have a Partner Direct this week so we go through some predictions as well as what we think could be coming throughout the year for the Nintendo Switch 2. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our membership updates. We have a lot in store for our most dedicated fans. We appreciate you!

This week we talk about Persona and the 30th anniversary celebration. There's 3 coming soon slots on the website that hint at games or big announcements coming. What could they be? Let's talk about it!