The JRPG Report

It's been 2 weeks since our last new podcast, but there really wasn't much news. Persona 5 Royal detailed it's new "My Palace" feature and of course there is Atelier Ryza news. I'm moving this week so it's a great time for a slow news week and short show. Thanks for listening each week! Leave us a review on Apple or your favorite listening place. Like our Facebook Page   https://www.facebook....

With the longest title in history, our second Sunday Special is epic in name and content. I dust off an old IGN article from ten years ago about the history of Final Fantasy. We cover parts 1 through 9 in this first part. I hope you enjoy it this week as I'll be out of town but still wanted to deliver a podcast this week. Thanks for listening! Leave us a review on Apple or your favorite listening...

We got our first look at Final Fantasy VII's box art and some new screenshots. In those images I dove deep and uncovered some details about the Materia system. I'll also talk about battle system, summons, and more. We had a few smaller stories too. I end the podcast with every notable JRPG on the Switch now and coming soon. I give my top 5 titles you need to play on Nintendo's awesome system.&nbsp...

Sequels are never better than the original right? Well this may be the exception to the rule. Part II of our Tokyo Game Show 2019 special is epic. I breakdown all the greatness of the Final Fantasy VII Remake gameplay, along with some things you may have missed. And I'll give my thoughts on the new Classic mode. Tales of Arise was there with a new trailer and it looks more "Tales of" which is very...

TGS 2019 started today but we heard so many stories before the show started that I needed a podcast today! This was Final Fantasy VII Remake's event to own and they did not disappoint.  I break down the new trailer and talk about the demo from the show floor. We had news from Y's IX, Persona 5 Royal, and a few release dates too. I'll wrap up TGS next week with any late breaking stuff from the...

With Tokyo Game Show only a week away, Nintendo beat everyone to the punch with a massive Direct last night. We got huge news of a Xenoblade Chronicles Remaster as well as Tokyo Mirage Sessions. There were other stories too including a battle update on Atelier Ryza and Persona 5 Royal. Next week is TGS so this is all just the tip of the iceberg. Don't miss this or next week's show!  Leave us...

In the weeks between Gamescon and Tokyo Game Show, news can be light. But we soldier on and actually have some cool stories to talk about. The first is the first solid details of Atelier Ryza's battle system. While still turn based, its a departure from previous titles and looks great. We also had some Persona 5 Royal tidbits, the first screenshots for Star Ocean 1's remaster, and more baddies fro...

The annual Germany based gaming festival, Gamescon, was host to a slew of JRPG stories. We got a surprise release date and price point for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. Persona 5 Royal narrowed its release window to Spring of 2020 in the West. And we got a look at the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo. Plus tons of other trailers and announements. All these stories are covered in Episode 74 plus my i...

With not much to talk about, we focus on the weird times of the Grandia HD Collection's release. Good news: it will release on August 16 for $39.99. But it was as odd week before that. We have a few small stories to discuss too. I rant for a few minutes about spoiling video games with trailers. Then we hit up Facebook questions for the last half of the program. Episode 73 has a bit of everything!&...

 It's been ages since we got to enjoy the Grandia series. And while its not a new entry, we finally get to enjoy the best two games, Grandia and Grandia II in HD on the Switch on August 16th. We'll also cover all the Persona 5 Royal news from its huge livestream event. New trailers and demos are here too. Plus our weekly Atelier Ryza and Final Fantasy VII Remake stories. All these and much mo...

Thanks for listening! We preview the Persona 5 Royal gameplay reveal set for August 2 with lots of new screenshots and two new videos. More coming next week. Of course there is a weekly story about Atelier Ryza. Final Fantasy VII Remake dropped a new screenshot too. Plus a ton of smaller stories to cover. Like us on Facebook, YouTube, and leave a review please. Come back each week for more news!

There's no shortage of news stories this week, but no big ones. Of course most will be excited to finally fire up their Switch and play Fire Emblem. But others can fill the time with demos, live streams, and new trailers. We've got a lot to talk about. Plus my under $20 budget gamer PS4 list. Please like our Facebook page, subscribe on YouTube, give a review on Apple, and support the podcast via t...

In the first of our Sunday Special podcasts, I'll be reading the full interview of Tales of Arise producer Yosuke Tomizawa's interview with Dengeki Online magazine. This interview was conducted during the 2019 Tales of Festival and revealed so much about where the series is heading. These special podcasts are designed for just sitting back and enjoying. I hope you enjoy them! Look for new specials...

I'm singing the Cold Steel Blues this week as Class VII's latest entry gets delayed until October 22. It's only a month but it still stinks. We've got tons of better news stories too including an interview with Tales of Arise producer Tomizawa. Please subscribe to out YouTube page, like us on Facebook, and leave a great review for the podcast. You all rock. Let's make this the best JRPG podcast ou...

Episode 68 is full of stories about the world of JRPG's. Updates on Y's XI, Dragon Quest XI S, Persona 5 Royal, and Atelier Ryza. Plus my thoughts on the Nintendo Switch Lite and The Trails of Series past and present. Thanks for listening. Please follow us on YouTube and Facebook and consider giving some listener support. 

Not a huge week of JRPG news but lots of stories to cover. We take a look at the first gameplay of Atelier Ryza and speak about Nippon Ichi and their smartphone plans. A few announcements, videos, and release dates also popped up. Plus I answer a tough question from the Facebook page. Thanks for listening!

Another awesome week of JRPG news with release dates for Atelier Ryza, The Alliance Alive HD, and Disgaea 4 Complete +. We also have new details for Persona 5 Royal, Y's IX, and Elden Ring. Plus Dragon Quest XII seems to be ready for development! Thanks so much for listening. Leave us a review if you please. Follow the podcast on Facebook and subscribe for live streams on YouTube. 

We had a technical issue with the original upload so here it is again! Working for a nice change. If you already downloading the original file, delete it as the first part has no sound. Sound apparently is important to a podcast who knew? In Episode 65 we discuss all things Tales of Arise, FFVII Remake and some Trails of Cold Steel III new changes. All that and so much more in a week I didn't thin...

So much information we needed two podcasts to cover everything. We have some new details about FFVII Remake, Grandia HD Collection, Persona 5 Royal, and tons on Dragon Quest XI S. We'll also cover some of the things we missed from day 1 and some smaller titles I'm excited about. We probably missed a few things too so dont be mad! Leave a review, join our community, and follow us on Facebook and Yo...

Words fail us at times like this. So much JRPG goodness has been revealed so far at E3 2019. And it's only day 1. We talk about all the big players from Final Fantasy VII Remake to Tales of Arise to Persona 5 Royal to Trails of Cold Steel III. We'll dive into these and much more plus a few surprises. Part 2 of E3 coming in a few days. Follow us on Facebook and like our YouTube page! Now accepting...

Two podcasts in one week? Yes indeed. I felt the need to report these stories as they broke after recording. And with E3 next week didn't want them overlooked. So here is a nice treat for you faithful listeners.

After a week off for vacation I'm back with Episode 62. Trails of Cold Steel II releases yesterday so I'm very happy. Tune in nightly for our livestream. In this podcast we talk about it, Dragon Quest Walk and XII announcements, as well as a new Atelier game. Lots of news in the week before E3!

In a light news week, Nippon Ichi made headlines for all the wrong reasons. However reports of their demise might be a bit premature. I'll dive into the story and report it all. Plus how it will affect NIS America and their distribution of great JRPG titles like Trails of Cold Steel III. Plus I'll give my two cents on the rumors surrounding Final Fantasy VII Remake's leaks. Hint: I don't like them...

After a while out the spotlight, Final Fantasy VII Remake made a huge splash in the JRPG pool. During Sony's State of Play, Cloud and company showed off what they had been working on. Aerith was seen in all her glory too. We have a few others stories to cover too plus questions from the Facebook page. Subscribe on YouTube and give us a review on the app store please!

It's Episode 59 full of great news and opinions on the world of JRPG's. We've got news on Granblue Fantasy Relink, Persona 5 Royal, and a couple delays. Trails of Cold Steel II has a firm release date finally of June 4 so hurry and beat part 1! Be sure and leave us a review on your favorite means of listening, subscribe to us on YouTube and follow us on Facebook. We're also accepting listener supp...