The JRPG Pursuit

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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 e...

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:Yo...

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:Yo...

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 wi...

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. Join our channel on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/join A podcast for...

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? 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 th...

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

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!)...

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!)...

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: @orba...

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 e...

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!).Timestam...

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!).Timestam...

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:Yo...

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:...

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 be...

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: @JustTheGem...

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: @JustTheGem...

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: @JustTheGem...

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 Pur...

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 cha...

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'r...

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,...

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  ! Cam's...