HeyJaredThe JRPG Pursuit
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jrpg-pursuit/subscribeAbdallah, Branden, and Emily are JRPG enthusiasts and collectors, and each week they tackle new topics that surround their -- and maybe your -- favorite video game genre.
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The JRPG of the Generation is Almost Here (opens the original)
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Fall is fast approaching, and that means Trails in the Sky continues with 2nd Chapter. There's a demo out now covering around 20% of the entire game, and you can transfer your save data into the final version, so there's no reason not to check it out if you're interested! This week, we're diving into why we're so hyped and why we think Trails in the Sky is doing such a fantastic job of paving the way for everyone to get onboard this incredible series. Join this channel to get access to perks:htt
JRPG Direct Sequels: The Hits & Misses (opens the original)
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JRPG Direct Sequels: The Hits & Misses
Why Do JRPGs Take So Long to Get Good? (opens the original)
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Slow burn JRPGs, are they worth the buildup? Or does it sometimes make more sense to move on to another game that doesn't have as slow of a start instead?
Why a JRPG Backlog Is a Good "Problem" to Have (opens the original)
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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: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden:
10 Hidden Gem JRPGs That Critics Dared to Call "MID" (opens the original)
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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: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden:
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