The REAL RPG Years: A JRPG Podcast
A podcast focused on Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), from classic titles to modern releases. Each episode likely features discussions, retrospectives, or reviews of the genre's biggest games. The show aims to be an entertaining listen for JRPG enthusiasts, with a casual and passionate tone. Hosted under the RPG YEARS brand, it promises a fun exploration of the genre.
Episodes
RPG Years 153 - PERSONA 3 RPG Club - Part 1
Looks like our summer vacation is over, so Bill is back to talk about the first segment of the Persona 3 RPG Club!The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!Next Checkpoint: complete the events at the Dwarven Castle.The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !June 8 (Ends with Defeat of Empress & Emperor) - July 26th.August 5 (Ends with Defeat of Chariot & J
RPG Years 152 - Let's Play: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Demo
Frost plays the demo of the latest Trails remake! check out the video version here: https://www.patreon.com/rpgyears/posts/lets-play-trails-167784530?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link(free on Patreon)The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!Next Checkpoint: complete the events at the Dwa
RPG Years 151 - Catch Up and RPG News
Bill has returned, but has he reached the Persona 3 checkpoint? OF COURSE NOT! So he and Frost catch up on what each other has been up to before diving into all the RPG news they missed over the holidays.The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!Next Checkpoint: complete the events at the Dwarven Castle.The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !June 8 (Ends with
RPG Years 150 - Octopath Traveler Review
Bill is still away, but Frost doesn't want to celebrate episode 150 alone. So he's called up @kaslo25 to talk about the game that kicked off the HD2D revolution, Octopath Traveler.Intro / Banter - 00:00Review Start - 12:00Dev History - 17:30Story - 43:00Gameplay - 1:44:20Scores - 2:01:00https://www.youtube.com/@Kaslo25The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play a
RPG Years 149 - Final Fantasy IV (pt1)
This week, Bill is away, so we called up Jay S. for his yearly summer appearance! This time we talk about the first segment of our FF4 playthrough (through Mt. Ordeals)The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!Next Checkpoint: complete the events at the dwarven castle.The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !June 8 (Ends with Defeat of Empress & Emperor) - J
RPG Years 148 - Paladin's Quest Review
This week, Bill and Frost try to remember what the hell happened in Paladin's Quest. Tune in for one hell of a review....The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !June 8 (Ends with Defeat of Empress & Emperor) - July 26th.August 5 (Ends with Defeat of Chariot & Justice) - August 16thSeptember 5 (Ends with Defe
RPG Years 147 - Legend of Legaia Segment 7 (Complete the Game)
This week, Bill and Frost cover the final segment of Legend of Legaia. Also: Persona 3 first impressions and a bit of news.The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !June 8 (Ends with Defeat of Empress & Emperor) - July 26th.August 5 (Ends with Defeat of Chariot & Justice) - August 16thSeptember 5 (Ends with Defeat
RPG Years 146 - Legend of Legaia Segment 6 (Complete the Absolute Fortress)
This week, it's Frost's turn to have a cold for once!The boys discuss the their latest experiences with Paladin's Quest, then dive into the penultimate segment of Legend of Legaia.The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along!Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave -
RPG Years 145 - Legend of Legaia segment 5 (Complete the Floating Castle)
This week, Bill and Frost discuss the events of Sol Tower, Uru Mai, and the Floating Castle as work their way towards the end of Legend of Legaia. Did Frost have enough money to buy equipment and bread? Is Sogni the greatest JRPG antagonist?AND, we have an RPG Club winner!The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along!Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jerem
RPG Years 144 - Legend of Legaia Segment 4 (Reach Sol)
This week, Bill is back and he's actually played a game! We rid the Sebucus Islands of Mist and head for the Karisto Kingdom by Sky Tram.The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE!NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along!Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReac
RPG Years 143 - All the RPG News
This week, Bill's not available, so Frost brings in some old friends to help parse through all the recent gaming news. Plus RPG Club nominations.The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE!NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along!Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May
RPG Years 142 - Final Fantasy Legend 2 Review
This week, Bill and Frost review another Saga game: it's time for the Final Fantasy Legend II review.The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE!NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along!Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the F
RPG Years 141 - Legend of Legaia Segments 2 and 3 (Complete the Fire Cave)
This week, our Bill and Frost take a look at the next two segments of their Legend of Legaia playthrough: covering the Sebucus islands. The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE!The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along!Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete
RPG Years 140 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (Finale)
This week, our lads complete their RPG club coverage for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Did the ending live up to their expectations? and how many more hours did Frost play than Bill?Plus, Frost hates "break damage limit"The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE!Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by
RPG Years 139 - Legend of Legaia (segment 1)
This week, Bill and Frost cover the opening segment of their playthrough of Legend of Legaia! We meet Vaan, Noa, and Gala who have to complete their focus or be turned into crystal forever or something?"It's not a question of can or can't. There are some things in life you just do." - King Drake (probably)(Does anybody read these things?)The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedit
RPG Years 138 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 4 - The End of Act 2)
This week, Bill and Frost discuss the spectacular twist at the end of ACT 2 in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.Plus Kalso25 has an update on the new FFXIV patch and upcoming expansion! And, new characters have been added to Dissidia DuellemThe current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2
RPG Years 137 - Trails in the Sky: First Chapter Review (part 2)
This week, Bill and Frost finally complete their review of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter! What did they think of the story, the gameplay, and the music?Where will this classic rank on our list of top RPGs??The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by Ap
RPG Years 136 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 3 - Old Lumiere)
This week, Frost is back to cover our third segment of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The horrible truth about Verso has been revealed! and Bill finally meet someone who is obsessed with feet as much as he is!The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reac
RPG YEARS 135 - Crystal Warriors Review
This week, Bill and Mike take you back in time... to a time land and gaming forgot. Its time to review our first Game Gear game! get out your Gear cables for some SRPG action. Its the Crystal Warriors review!!!The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the R
RPG Years 134 - Trails in the Sky: First Chapter Review pt 1 (Development History)
This week, Bill and Frost kick off their review of Legend of Heroes Trails in the Sky: First Chapter by covering the game's development history.The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Lege
RPG Years 133 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 2 - Act 1)
This week, Bill and Frost discuss the thrilling conclusion to ACT 1 of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Also, we uncover Frost's irrational hatred for story-battles.The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thF
RPG Years 132 - Final Fantasy Legend II Finale
This week, we check another Golden Years game off the list: as we complete Final Fantasy Legend II (Saga 2)!The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend II is DONE!The next List game will be
RPG Years 131 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 RPG Club (segment 1)
This week, Bill and Frost bring you an extra long discussion on the first part of Clair Obscur: Expedition33 (through the Ancient Sanctuary).The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!!!Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend I
RPG Years 130 - Final Fantasy Legend 2 (segment 3) plus Pokémon news
This week, Bill and Frost try not to talk too much about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, cover all the new (and old) Pokémon news, then tackle the third segment of the Golden years playthrough of Final Fantasy Legend 2. (Turns out, it pays to be cheap!)The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!!!Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April
RPG Years 129 - Final Fantasy Legend 2 (segment 2)
This week, Bill and Frost talk about the opening to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, cover a bit of news, then tackle the second segment of the Golden years playthrough of Final Fantasy Legend 2 (through Apollo's world).The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!!!Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20t
RPG Years 128 - February News and E33 Club Checkpoints
Frost returns and so does the podcast! What has he been up to? Did Bill do anything in the past 2 weeks? Plus, starting the Clair Obsur: Expedition 33 RPG Club and news from the latest Nintendo Direct and State of Play.The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!!!Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20th
RPG Years 127 - We have a winner! plus FF Legend 2 (part I)
This week, Bill and Frost catchup: has Frost managed to finish another game on his list? How is Crystal Warriors going?Then, we announce our latest RPG Club winner, cover a bit of news, and then dive into the beginning of Final Fantasy Legend II: including Frost's primer on equipment and leveling. (Don't use a monster).Final Fantasy Legend II the next List game! Join the discord and play a
RPG Years 126 - News and Nominations
This week, Bill and Frost talk about what they've been playing this week, which games (so far) have been nominated for the next RPG Club, and then get you all the news they've been ignoring from the last month!Final Fantasy Legend II the next List game! Join the discord and play along!Start game → Reach Ashura World by Feb 2ndSegment 2: Ashura World → Reach Apollo World by Feb 16thSegment
RPG Years 125 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub - Finale
This week, Bill and Frost talk about the emotional ending of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter. Surprises and mysteries abound!Final Fantasy Legend II the next List game! Join the discord and play along!Start game → Reach Ashura World by Feb 2ndSegment 2: Ashura World → Reach Apollo World by Feb 16thSegment 3: Apollo World → Reach Final World by Mar 2ndSegment 4: Final World →
RPG Years 124 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub - Chapter 4 (pt1)
This week, Bill and Frost Cover the first part of Chapter 4 from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter (through the Queen Alicia Quest).We're closing in on the end of this RPGClub, so get your nominations ready!Final Fantasy Legend II the next List game! Join the discord and play along!Start game → Reach Ashura World by Feb 2ndSegment 2: Ashura World → Reach Apollo World by Feb
RPG Years 123 - 2026 New Years Resolutions and Trails in the Sky RPG Club Chapter 3
This week, Bill and Frost catchup on everything they missed over the holiday break, cover their 2026 gaming resolutions, then tackle Trails in the Sky: First Chapter, Chapter 3 - the Black Orbment for the RPG Club!The current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter (updated!)10/19 - Finish the Prologue11/2 - Finish Chapter 111/23 - Finish Chapter 212/14 - Finish Chapter 31
RPG Years 122 - 2025 in Review
This week, Bill and Frost play catch up and share their thoughts on the latest RPG news. Then they look back at the the games they played in 2025 and Bill tries to get a consensus on which ones were their favorites.Games mentioned:Star Ocean: Second Story, Ys: Mask of the Sun, Disco Elysium, Warsong, Illusion of Gaia, Sword of Hope, Octopath Traveler 2, Mass Effect 1 and 3, Dragon Age: Inquisition
RPG Years 121 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub (Chapter 2)
This week, Bill and Frost catchup after they're extended break. Then, we cover Chapter 2 of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (FC) for the RPG Club. Did Bill even finish the segment?Check out Kaslo25's YouTube page for more Trails content https://youtu.be/PO4EtuS_pLo?si=OspN7gpSoq96OA0EThe current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter (updated!)10/19 - Fini
RPG Years 120 - Great Greed Review!
Bill finished a game??!This week, we review the 1992 food-themed Gameboy JRPG Great Greed!The current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter (updated!)10/19 - Finish the Prologue11/2 - Finish Chapter 111/23 - Finish Chapter 212/14 - Finish Chapter 312/28 - Finish the "To Queen Alicia" Quest1/11 - Finish the GameGreat Greed is NO LONGER the current List game!We'
Happy Thanksgiving - Quick Catch Up
This week, Bill pops in for a quick catch up and to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!Plus, news!Check out Kaslo25's YouTube page for more Trails content https://youtu.be/PO4EtuS_pLo?si=OspN7gpSoq96OA0EThe current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter (updated!)10/19 - Finish the Prologue11/2 - Finish Chapter 111/23 - Finish Chapter 212/14 - Finish Chapter 312/28 -
RPG Years 119 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub (Chapter 1)
This week, we cover Chapter 1 of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (FC) for the RPG Club. Tag along with Bill and Frost as they cover all the happenings of the Bose region, meeting Olivier, and their encounters with the Capua family. Is Colonel Richard actually a bad guy? How much time did Bill spend on the fishing minigame?Plus, news!Check out Kaslo25's YouTube page for more Trails cont
RPG Years 118 - Grandia Finale + mini review
This week, our adventure comes to an end as we complete our Grandia playthrough. Did Frost give in and play the game "the right way"? How does the HD remaster compare the Saturn and PS1 versions?Plus, spotted dick chat and Bill calls in a ringer in an attempt to keep Grandia's score above Secret of Mana's.PLAY THE DAMN SONG!Other Grandia Review episodes:RPG Golden Years ep 69 (pt1
RPG Years 117 - Final Fantasy X Review pt2 (Story Finale and Gameplay ft. The_Scott_Spot)
This week, we've returned in full-force to finish our review of the Square classic, Final Fantasy X! That's right, after all these years, Bill and Scott finally have their say. Will their friendship survive? Will Frost survive editing this episode? He's certainly too tired to write proper show notes!Editor's Note: we did have a tiny bit of trouble with Scott's audio at some poi
RPG Years 116 - Trails in the Sky RPG Club - Prologue
Bill is back! Just in time for us to discuss the first segment of our new RPG Club - The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter! Frost already talked at length about the prologue in Episode 107, but what does Bill think of this classic Falcom JRPG?Plus, Bill makes another oopsie with his audio.The feed has been updated! All back episodes of the show are now available on this RSS!The cur
RPG Years 115 - Final Fantasy X Review pt1 - Development and Story (ft. The_Scott_Spot)
This week, Bill is sick, but Frost is joined by Scott for the first part of our Final Fantasy X review! Did you know Tidus was supposed to be a plumber? Did you forget Kimahri was in the game? The feed has been updated! All back episodes of the show are now available on this RSS!The current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter10/19 - Finish the Prologue11/2 - Finish Cha
RPG Years 114 - Grandia Club: We Finally Reach Alent!
This week, our Adventurer's Club is nearing the end, as Justin and crew finally reach Alent! Frost wonders why the game seems to use the same music over and over again. Bill and Frost have a difference of opinion on how to play the game and Bill is left flabbergasted.Plus, a new Dissidia game!, Legend of Dragoon news?, and physical releases for FF7,8,9 on Switch!The feed has been updated! All
RPG Years 113 - Our Interview with the mighty Quill386
This week, Bill and Frost interview the FFX hero of legend: the mighty Quill. How does he do it? How many people has he helped? Does he want to be a blitzball when he grows up? All this and more!Need help with an FFX minigame (or a Yakuza boss)? Search out Quill386 on reddit!The current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter10/19 - Finish the Prologue11/2 - Finish Chapter
RPG Years 112 - Catching Up and FFX Eternal Calm
This week, Bill and Frost reveal the next RPG Club, play a little catchup (how's Great Greed going Bill?), and share their excitement for the latest Bitmap Books SNES RPG tome. Then, they dive into Final Fantasy X Eternal Calm before Bill digs out the official FFX-2 manual for a little light reading. (plus spoilers for X-2.5)The current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First
RPG Years 111 - Grandia segments 4 and 5 (the Mermaids and the Tower of Doom)!
This week, we continue our search for adventure as we return to Endiness or Eternia or whatever it's called. We say a tearful goodbye to Sue, but at least we meet a new broad on the other side of the sea!Donate to the Jimmy Fund Walk if you can!https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR?fr_id=2380&pg=personal&px=1042586&s_hasSecureSession=trueThe money raised directly supports cancer
RPG Years 110 - FFX RPG Club Finale!
This week: we head inside Sin to confront Yu Yevon. (with a special guest appearance from Seymour Guado). You'll cry, you always cry, see you're cryin'Plus: your feedback!Next week: Grandia segments 4 and 5 (the Mermaids and the Tower of Doom)!Donate to the Jimmy Fund Walkhttps://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR?fr_id=2380&pg=personal&px=1042586&s_hasSecureSession=trueThe m
RPG Years 109 - FFX RPGClub - sidequestapalooza
We're back to talk about FFX and this time we focus on all the end-game content before The Final Showdown with Sin. Here we go!The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due July 20thSegment 5 - R
RPG Years 108 - FFX RPG Club Segment 5! (pt2)
New Feed, who this?Bill is Back! We talk about our new podcast feed, then tackle the events of Zanarkand!The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due July 20thSegment 5 - Return to Bevelle and witne
RPG Years 107 - Trails in the Sky Demo plus FFXIV news
Bill is still away so we brought in Kalso to talk about FFXIV and the new demo for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter!The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due July 20thSegment 5 - Return to Bevelle a
RPG Years 106 - Jay S's Final Fantasy VI Club - Segment 3!
Bill is away so we have to put our FFX adventure on hold. But never fear, Frost has enlisted Jay S to talk about Segment 3 of the long lost FF6 RPGClub!The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due J
RPG Years 105 - FFX RPG Club Segment 5 (pt1)
Like so many pilgrimages, out show gets lost in the clam lands. We talked so much we had to split this week's show into two parts. Covered this week: the Calm lands and Mt. Gagazet, plus the legend of a Chocobo Catcher Savant.The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Rea
RPG Years 104 - Grandia Updates (Dight and Gumbo)
This week week we cover the events of Grandia from jumping over the wall through the volcano. Plus, the curse of Bill's bad audio and Grandia episodes persists. Frost is half asleep but is he warming up to the game?Our next Grandia Segment will cover the events from the Volcano to Escaping the Mermaids - Due Aug 24thThe current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the M
RPG Years 103 - Final Fantasy X RPG Club Segment 4
Bill is sick, but somehow we made it through to the Calm Lands!We cover Segment 4 of our FFX RPGClub: taking us from the Sanubia Sands all the way through Bevelle. We also get our FFXIV news from Kaslo, Frost shares a Grandia update. Plus, "LIVE" UPDATES from the Nintendo Direct.The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thS
RPG Years 102 - Grandia Thoughts! (through the end of the world)
We apologize for Bill's audio. He's an idiot and used the wrong mic! Anywho, there's some quick news updates followed by a lengthy discussion on the first two sections of Grandia (until we "jump" over the wall). Does Frost share Bill's enthusiasm for this JRPG gem?Our next Grandia Segment will cover the events from Jumping over the Wall to Escaping the Mermaids - Due Aug 24
RPG Years 101 - Final Fantasy X RPG Club Segment 3
Frost is back from vacation. We cover Segment 3 of our FFX RPGClub: taking us through Macalania Temple. Did Bill finish the segment? Plus, Square-Enix are making more bad Switch 2 decisions.The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thS
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RPG Years 100 - Dragon Quest III Review (part 2)
It's our Dragon Quest III review finale! Gameplay, Ratings, and your feedback!The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due July 20thSegment 5 - Return to Bevelle and witness the events there: Du
RPG Years 099 - FFX segment 2
Segment 2 of the FFX RPGClub, after the events of Luca, we head for Guadosalam. Is Bill finally enjoying the game? Imposhibible!The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due July 20thSegment 5 - Retu
RPGY 0098 - Dragon Quest III Review (part 1)
It's Part I of our Dragon Quest III review! After some brief show updates we dive into the development history and story of this classic JRPG.The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due July 20
RPG Years 097 - Sword of Hope Review
Welcome to episode 97 of the RPG Years!!!Bill and Mike make an epic return from getting their kids to sleep!. This week its time to discuss a surprisingly good game boy RPG. Are you ready for the Sword of Hope Review??The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/S
RPG Years 096 - FFX RPGClub Segment 1
Bill and Frost make an epic return after a week off. The boys play catchup, cover the latest RPG news (with a brief tangent on game developer Gemdrops), then dig into the first segment of the FFX RPGClub.Did Bill complete the segment? Plus, what's the deal with the Sword of Hope Review??The current RPGClub is Final Fantasy X !Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June
RPG Years 095 - Catching Up
It's been a bit, so Bill and Frost catchup on what they've been up to. Then, there's the latest in RPG News. Also, what happened to the Sword of Hope Review??Great Greed (GameBoy) is the current List game! Join the discord and play along!The Next RPGClub game has been announced! Final Fantasy X is the game!Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2
Final Fantasy X RPG Club Breakdown (ft. The Scott Spot)
Former host and friend of the show Scott returns to give us our segment breakdowns for the next RPG Club - Final Fantasy X, starting May 25th!Segment 1 - First save sphere on the Mi'ihen Highroad: due June 8thSegment 2 - Finish Guadosalam: Due June 22ndSegment 3 - Reach Bikanel/Sanubia Desert: Due July 6thSegment 4 - Reach the Calm Lands: Due July 20thSegment 5 - Return to Bevelle and witness
RPG CLUB 16 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!
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RPG Years 094 - Illusion of Gaia (Time) Review
Time is nothing but an illusion, and so is the body of Rich.Its time for the Illusion of Gaia for the SNES review, and as a special treat we've resurrected one of the former dead hosts! can you guess who it is?Great Greed (GameBoy) is the current List game! Join the discord and play along!Nominations for the Next RPG Club game are now CLOSED! Find out the winner soon!!!!Please support the show
RPGClub 16 Nominations!
Voting goes live this Wednesday on Patreon!And the nominees are...Baten Kaitos 1 (Tin Smasher) .DARK ARMS: BEAST BUSTER 1999 (Skelly)Digimon Survive (Mike) Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Corey)I Am Setsuna (Disa)Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero (Rob K)Lufia 2: Rise of the Sinistrals (Kaeldrannas)Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (Kaslo)Nier Replicant (Scott)Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (Bill)Sea of Stars (Ja
RPG Years 093 - Dragon Quest III RPG Club of Salvation Segment 6
Tune in for the thrilling conclusion to DQ3.Great Greed (GameBoy) is the current List game! Join the discord and play along!Nominations for the Next RPGClub game are now OPEN!Please support the show at patreon.com/rpgyearsJoin us on our Discord server! discord.gg/3WPBgur$700 SAGA CHALLENGE: https://www.justgiving.com/page/700saga/You can also find Scott on Twitch over at twitch.tv/
RPG Years 092 - Disco Elysium Review
This week, Frost and Bill get drunk and forget everything that's happened the last 2 years... Its Disco time!Great Greed (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ Is OVER!!! Nominations for the next RPG club start Sunday 4th May! Visit our Patron to get involved.Please support the show at patreon.com/rpgyearsJoin us on our
RPG Years 091 - Dragon Quest III RPG Club of Salvation Segment 5
This week, Frost and Bill cover the fifth segment of Dragon Quest 3. Frost has a lot of extra questing to do while Bill strolls around collecting shiny things, but will he finish the segment in time? find out in todays episode o f the RPG Years!Great Greed (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd
RPG Years 090 - Star Ocean: Second Story R(eview)
It's another RPGClub review. This time Bill and Frost cover the "classic" Star Ocean: The Second Story and it's Remake.Great Greed (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows:Segment 1: Complete both Skyfell Tower & Underground Lake dung
RPG Years 089 - Dragon Quest III RPG Club of Salvation Segment 4
Welcome to episode 89 of the RPG Years.This week, Frost and Bill cover the fourth segment of Dragon Quest 3. Frost met up with an old friend in Tantegel and Bill tries to sequence break the game to avoid fighting the Archfiend Baramos. Does he succeed?Great Greed (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sund
RPG Years 088 - Dragon Quest III RPG Club of Salvation Segment 3
This week, Frost and Bill dive deep into this Epic segment of Dragon Quest 3 as Bill tries to keep it together recording past midnight.Sword Of Hope (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along! Great Greed is next!!!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows:Segment 1: Complete both Skyfell Tower &a
RPG Years 087 - Catch Up + News
Welcome to Episode 87 of The RPG Years!This week, Frost and Bill have the most cursed episode in ages! No DQ3 this week but look forward to hearing about segment 3 next week! special guestSword Of Hope (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along! Great Greed is next!!!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is
RPG Years 086 - Warsong aka Langrisser 1 Review!
Welcome to Episode 86 of The RPG Years!This week, Bill and special guest Mike take to task the very first (kinda) game in the Langrisser series! Its the Genesis strategy RPG everyone forgot! Warsong! or Langrisser 1 as its known today.Sword Of Hope (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February
RPG Years 085 - Illusion of Gaia Finale
Welcome to Episode 85 of The RPG Years!This week, Bill and Frost cover the last segment of the Golden Years Game, Illusion of GaiaSword Of Hope (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows:Segment 1: Complete both Skyfell Tower & Underground Lake dungeon
RPG Years 084 - Dragon Quest III RPG Club of Salvation Segment 2!
Welcome to Episode 84 of The RPG Years!This week, we tackle segment 2 of our RPG Club for Dragon Quest 3. Did Bill make it to the end?Sword Of Hope (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows:Segment 1: Complete both Skyfell Tower & Underground Lake dun
RPG Years 083 - Illusion of Gaia Bosses 3 and 4
Welcome to Episode 83 of The RPG Years!This week, Frost and Bill try to watch the latest Pokémon Presents, while they tackle the next 2 bosses in Illusion of Gaia, the Vampires and The Sand Fanger!Sword Of Hope (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows:Se
RPG Years 082 - Dragon Quest III RPG Club of Salvation Segment 1
Welcome to Episode 82 of The RPG Years!This week, the lads kick of the latest RPG Club for DRAGON QUEST III !!!! Find out what we think of the opening parts of the game before we head off the pyramid!Sword Of Hope (GameBoy) is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ officially kicked off Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows
RPG Years 081 - Illusion of Gaia Bosses 1 & 2
Welcome to Episode 81 of The RPG Years!This week, the lads catch up on what they’ve been playing, share their thoughts on the first 2 bosses in Illusion of Gaia, and discuss our personalities!Illusion of Gaia is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ will officially kick off this Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows:Segmen
RPG Years 080 – Illusion of Gaia first thoughts and Blue Protocol?
This week, the lads catch up on what they’ve been playing, share their initial thoughts on Illusion of Gaia, and give a fond farewell to Blue Protocol?Illusion of Gaia is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ will officially kick off this Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdown is as follows:Segment 1: Complete both Skyfell Tower & Un
RPG Years 079 - Disco Elysium RPG Club Segments 3 & 4
Frosts opinions are his own and not that of the podcast!Welcome to Episode 79 of The RPG Years!This week, Bill and Frost transport you all back to December 2023, to finish off the lost episodes of the Disco club!!!Illusion of Gaia is the next List game! Join the discord and play along!The Dragon Quest III ‘RPG Club of Salvation’ will officially kick off this Sunday 2nd February!!!The club breakdow
