Party Chat: A JRPG Podcast

Cameron and Kevin are joined this week by YouTube Content Creator Branden Johnson aka Just the Gems. We go over the delay of Crimson Desert, updated sales numbers for Capcom, and for Topic of the Show we discuss the game reviews. The pros, the cons, the misconceptions and how they can bring new perspectives and ideas on how we look at video games as a medium.

Cameron and Kevin discuss what they hope to see during this week's Nintendo Indie World, the new fighting game announcements that happened over the weekend at EVO and when we expect the next entry of Nintendo's notable IP will be.

Cameron and Kevin go over all the news and announcements from this week's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and Kevin reviews Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound.

Cameron and Kevin discuss everything announced during this week's Pokémon Presents, Cameron talks about Shadow Labyrinth, Lunar, and Donkey Kong Bananza while Kevin gives his thoughts on No Sleep for Kaname Date and Deltarune. For topic of the show we talk about the future of the Pokémon series. What we want, what we hope they change, and where the series could go.

Cameron and Kevin are joined this week by Emily aka Orbalology from The JRPG Pursuit podcast! We discuss major news from several Japanese developers, the Ghost of Yotei State of Play as well as the highs and lows of being a collector in the video game space.

Cameron and Kevin are joined by John Phipps of Super Deluxe Gamescast this week. We discuss what we hope to get out of the upcoming Ghost of Yotei State of Play, the ongoing absence of the known Final Fantasy IX remake, and the future of the Tales series as it approaches its 30th anniversary. For Topic of the Show we dive into the Final Fantasy series, what makes a Final Fantasy game, and whether...

Cameron and Kevin go over everything announced at the Bandai Namco Showcase, share their thoughts on Persona 5: The Phantom X, and what they think are the definitive JRPG of each generation are.

Cameron and Kevin are joined by Dallah from Dallah Games and The JRPG Pursuit podcast! We discuss the upcoming Capcom Spotlight and SEGA sales numbers. Cameron gives his thoughts so far with Pokemon Violet, Kevin has returned to Final Fantasy II, and Dallah shares his experience with Atelier Yumia. For topic of the show, Dallah has us share a JRPG they feel is underappreciated and eventually we so...

Cam and Kevin go over everything from the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct. Cameron shares his thoughts on Raidou Remastered. Kevin gives updated impressions on Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster and we both give our thoughts on our time with the Switch 2 so far.

Cameron and Kevin talk about a laundry list of JRPGs and Eastern titles that they got to go hands-on with at Summer Game Fest with a few surprises as well.

Cameron and Kevin both went hands-on with Capcom’s newest IP Pragmata as well as behind closed door presentations on Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Resident Evil Requiem.

Cameron and Kevin discuss everything that was announced at the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase and how Eastern games are shaping up for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Cameron and Kevin discuss what was announced during the this week's State of Play as well as their time with Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma.

Cameron and Kevin discuss more news revolving around the highly rumored Persona 4 Remake. Kingdom Hearts IV voice over is currently underway. Cameron has finally returned to Expedition 33 and we talk about some of our favorite combat systems.

Cameron and Kevin both went hands-on with Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake and shares, new features, how they build off the original, and the potential framework of creating a more encompassing trilogy.

Cameron and Kevin dissect the new Kingdom Hearts IV screenshots, Kevin reviews the new Sea of Stars DLC, and we give our thoughts on what we should, can, and don’t expect during SGF time in the coming weeks.

Kevin got the chance to play the opening hours of Raidou Remastered: Mystery of the Soulless Army, and shares his thoughts about the game with Cameron. Deep diving into the combat, demon recruiting mechanics, story structure, quality of life changes to the remaster, and all the interesting things that make this one of the most unique SMT games worth looking into.

Cameron and Kevin talk about the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing Link and what that could mean for the future of the series. Cameron shares his thoughts on Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma and upcoming Indie RPG Nocturne from PAX East and Cam and Kev go over IGN's Top 25 JRPGs of all time to share their agreements, grievances, and frustrations.

Cameron is joined by Lucas White discussing their hands on impressions of playing Shadow Labyrinth, an upcoming dark metroidvania spin on Pac-Man

Cameron and special guest Lucas talk about their experiences playing Battle Train, an upcoming roguelite published by Bandai Namco!

Cameron interviews the design team behind Magic the Gathering and the upcoming Final Fantasy set Gavin Verhey, Zakeel Gordon, Dillon Deveney, and Daniel Holt.

Cameron is at PAX East right now and got the chance to go hands on with Bravely Default Remastered for Switch 2! Joining him today is Brendan Groom from Pass the Controller who also got the chance to play, here's their thoughts on some of the updated visuals, gameplay, and most importantly, brand new mini games that are flexing new Switch 2 control styles! Here's their thoughts.

Cameron and Kevin go over one of the most bizarre weeks in JRPG news, with an accidental fake leak of a Chrono Trigger Remake, Expedition 33 continuing to sell well, and odd claims of an Elden Ring movie that might not actually be real. Then for main topic, Cameron and Kevin draft out their dream JRPG teams from across classic games.

Cam and Kevin talk about their time with Hundred Line, Lunar, and Expectation 33 while discussing the exhausting rehashed talking points that come when a new turn based RPG hits the mainstream.

Cameron and Kevin discuss the recent positive reviews for Expedition 33 as well as new info on Ghost of Yotei and Switch 2 Preorders. Kevin shares his experience playing the beginning of Onimusha 2 Remastered as well as City of the Wolves. Cameron and Kevin both talk about their respective JRPG protagonist Mount Rushmore's, and what they think the objective lineup is.