Party Chat: A JRPG Podcast

Nintendo Renews Tokyo Mirage Sessions Trademark and Our 2027 Schedule Check-In Oct 6, 2026 01:55:25 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss the potential of a Tokyo Mirage Sessions sequel after Nintendo renewed the trademark. Cam gives impressions of Qliphah in Providence's Shadow. Kevin previews Castlevania: Belmont's Cur

Xbox Job Purge Continues and Our Favorite Battle Systems Sep 29, 2026 01:32:42 Cam and Kevin go over the latest round of Xbox layoffs. Kevin gives updated thoughts on Fire Emblem. Cam gives impressions for Dragon Quest XI and the Crossbell Duology for Switch 2. For Topic of the Show we discuss some of our favorite battle systems in the genre.Time stamps!0:00 Intro14:02 Continued Xbox Cuts23:04 Ignisphere Announced25:35 Ace Attorney Dual Destinies VR28:33 Monster Hunter Outla

Everything Announced at TGS and Slow Burn Games Sep 22, 2026 02:04:47 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss all the news coming out of Tokyo Game Show. Kevin gives impressions on Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave and upcoming Capcom Titles. For Topic of the Show we discuss whether games with slow burn

Nocturne Review | A Rhythm Combat JRPG Worth Your Time Sep 21, 2026 00:24:20 Cameron has rolled credits on Nocturne, a new indie JRPG with combat inspired by Guitar Hero and Rockband. A sci-fi adventure in a digital afterlife where two kids go on a journey that leads to major revelations that affect the world as they know it.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is the Best Remake Ever! Sep 16, 2026 00:26:37 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron has played 30 hours of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and reviews his experience so far on what new players can expect from the game and how it represents what makes the series so special.

Kojima Switches Teams and Nintendo Direct Roundup Sep 15, 2026 01:41:24 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss Kojima's fallout with PlayStation, his PHYSINT project, and his jump to Xbox. Cam gives impressions on Torneko's Mystery Dungeon. For Topic of the Show we go over everything announced

From Mobile to Console | An Interview with the Final Fantasy Resonance Devs Sep 11, 2026 00:28:29 Cameron and friend of the show Branden Johnson sits down with Final Fantasy Resonance's Director and Producer Hiroto Furuya and Keisuke Nakashima on about the elements brought to the entry, the vision system, and using a mobile narrative frame to create a brand new experience.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-On Impressions Sep 10, 2026 01:13:24 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin have both gotten the chance to play Final Fantasy Revelation and share their thoughts on the updated combat system, open world exploration, and the sheer overwhelming number of things you can do.

Nintendo Direct Predictions. State of Play Announcement, and PAX West Round Up Sep 8, 2026 01:48:14 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin go over the big news from last week's State of Play. Kevin gives his thoughts on Onimusha Way of the Sword. Cam shares impressions on Village in the Shade. We go over our updated thoughts on Perso

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Preview | This is for Dragon Quest V Fans! Sep 8, 2026 00:19:38 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron got to play the first hour of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World and shares his early game thoughts.

Hands-on Gameplay with Final Fantasy Resonance Sep 3, 2026 00:25:22 Kevin got the chance to go hands-on with Final Fantasy Resonance and shares his thoughts on the various combat systems, how equipping visions work, and this games new spin on Summons.

The Legacy of Kings in Final Fantasy XV w/ ProfNoctis Sep 1, 2026 01:22:42 Cam and Kevin are joined this week by Final Fantasy XV extraordinaire ProfNoctis. We discuss new details regarding Kingdom Hearts IV, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and Terranigma. Cam surprises with a game. For topic of the show we discuss Final Fantasy XV. The ups, downs, and how the story it tells connects to religion and philosophy.Time Stamps!0:00 Intro3:05 Guest Quiz22:32 New Comments on King

Gamescom Round-Up and Persona 4 Revival Preview Aug 27, 2026 01:32:52 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss Xbox's new disc to digital feature as well as the big news coming out of Gamescom. Cam gives impressions on the Switch port of Small Saga. Kevin got to go to the SEGA Summer Showcase and g

Mega Man Dual Override Hands-on Impressions Aug 26, 2026 00:27:17 Thanks to Capcom Kevin got the chance to play Mega Man Dual Override! Here's what he thinks of the new expanded approach to the series stage design, new loadout options, and the game's namesake override feature.

Everything that Kingdom Hearts revealed at D23 Aug 18, 2026 01:25:48 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9A huge weekend for Kingdom Hearts fans as we get confirmation that Coco is coming to Kingdom Hearts IV. A Kingdom Hearts anime series is in the works. Pokémon Bank is closing down and for what we've been playin

Fire Emblem Direct Thoughts and Octopath Traveler 3 Teased for 2028 Aug 11, 2026 01:23:17 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin go over everything announced during last week's Fire Emblem Direct. Kevin gives his thoughts on Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls and Cam hits a wall in The Legend of Dragoon

Sony Responds to Physical Disc Backlash and The Popularity of Soulslikes Aug 4, 2026 01:09:13 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss Sony's statement regarding the end of disc production. Cameron gives impressions on Blue Reflection Quartet. For Topic of the Show Cam asks Kevin to help him understand better the populari

Nintendo buys Xenosaga? What is Worth Buying from the PS3 and Vita Store in 2026 Jul 28, 2026 01:07:10 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin discuss the online theories that Nintendo has purchased the Xenosaga IP from Bandai Namco. Cam shares thoughts of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Switch 2. Kevin talks about his time with the

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Leaks and Are JRPGs Too Long? Jul 21, 2026 01:49:02 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin go over the leaked cinematic from Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. Kevin gives impressions on the Steam Machine and Denshattack! For Topic of the Show we discuss the length of JRPGs and what makes the

Sony Ends Physical Media and Xbox Lays Off Thousands Jul 14, 2026 01:43:13 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Everything continues to be bad as Sony pulls the chord on disc production in 2028. Xbox begins its "hard reset" selling and releasing several key studios and over three thousand employees over the next ye

Orbitals Preview - The Best of Summer Game Fest Jul 7, 2026 00:18:03 Cameron got to play the first 30 minutes of Orbitals the latest co-op adventure title that features an art direction stripped out of animes of the 90s.Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9

Persona is Getting A Live-Action Adaptation and What Makes A Video Game Adaptation Good Jul 2, 2026 02:03:43 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin go over the Persona TV show announcement, an update on Xbox's future, Splatoon Raiders Direct and more. Cam gives some light thoughts on the upcoming roguelike mode in Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragn

Steam Machine Price Revealed and What Gaming Will Look Like in 10 Years Jun 26, 2026 01:46:12 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss the pricing of the Steam Machine and what the console actually is and who it's for. We give our impressions on The Adventures of Elliot. For Topic of the Show we give our thoughts, theorie

Xbox is Spiraling, More SGF Thoughts, and A Look at The Rest of 2026 Jun 18, 2026 02:14:36 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss the ongoing fallout between multiple first party studios at Xbox. Cam and Kevin preview Erosion, Crimson Moon, and Nekome: Nazi Hunter. For Topic of the Show we do a temperature check and go o

Nintendo Direct, SGF, and Xbox Showcase Thoughts and Reactions Jun 12, 2026 02:45:32 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin are back from Summer Game Fest and have a lot of catching up to do! We go over all the announcements from the SGF Showcase, Xbox Presentation, and Nintendo Direct.0:00 Intro6:28 SGF1:10:01 Xbox Showca

Stranger Than Heaven Preview - Is It Good? Jun 11, 2026 00:31:42 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin got to go hands-on for an hour with RGG's newest IP Stranger Than Heaven.

Everything We Played at SGF 2026 Jun 9, 2026 00:50:48 We just wrapped up SGF 2026 and have a bunch of games we want to talk about! First up we're gonna dash through all of our favorites that we're allowed to share thoughts on now, with more dedicated coverage coming up for even more games soon!Timestamps!0:00 Intro2:31 Silent Hill Townfall 8:46 Sonic Pico Park11:52 Sea of Remnants14:13 Petal Runner18:04 Gungrave G.O.R.E. Blood Heat20:46 Crazy

State of Play - Everything That Was Announced Jun 4, 2026 02:08:37 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin go over everything revealed during this week's State of Play including Marvel's Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and God of War LaufeyTime stamps!0:00 Intro6:15 Crimson Desert getting Story Patches15:

Dragon Quest XII Revealed, Mina the Hollower Review and Our SGF Predictions May 28, 2026 02:03:01 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin give their thoughts on everything announced at the Dragon Quest Update presentation. We both give our thoughts on Mina the Hollower. For Topic of the Show we discuss our predictions and theories on wha

Indie Quest, State of Play Incoming, and Our Favorite Indie JRPGs w/ The Gaming Shelf⁩ May 21, 2026 01:43:24 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin are joined by Taylor Hoyt aka The Gaming Shelf to talk about next week's Indie Quest Showcase. Sony announces a new State of Play. Cam gives impressions on Nitro Gen Omega. For Topic of the Show w

Hands-On Preview with the Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales May 18, 2026 00:26:07 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Thanks to Square Enix, Kevin got the chance to go hands on with a new preview for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. Taking a look at what's changed since the last demo, and what the game looks lik

Dragon Quest Showcase Incoming and Our Top 10 Essential JRPGs May 14, 2026 01:37:26 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes!https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin theorize on what we may see during Dragon Quests 40th anniversary livestream. The Switch 2 gets a pay increase. Kevin previews Mina the Hollower. For Topic of the Show we make a Top 10 list of esse

Starbites Review May 14, 2026 00:29:36 Cameron shares his thought on Starbites, the new turn based RPG published by NIS and developed by Ikina Games. After playing for about 10 hours, here's what he has to say on the story so far, the combat system, the characters, side quests, and more!

New Star Fox, Stranger Than Heaven and Divisive JRPGs May 7, 2026 02:31:52 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin react to the random Star Fox Direct, and what it could mean for the future of the franchise. Stranger Than Heaven got a 30 minute showcase showing why it should be on people's watchlist. For Topic of the

Playstation DRM Drama and What's at the Top of our Backlog Apr 30, 2026 02:02:20 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss the ongoing PlayStation controversy regarding DRM licensing. Final Fantasy XIV is getting a new expansion. For Topic of the Show we talk about what games we're hoping to get to before the

Looking Ahead in 2026 and Toei Company Starts A Game Studio Apr 24, 2026 01:52:02 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin talk about the founding of Toei Games. Cam gives Pragmata impressions. For Topic of the Show we look at the rest of this year's releases, what we're excited for and what could still be confirm

Bloodborne is getting an Animated Movie and Drafting the Best of the Best in JRPGs Apr 16, 2026 00:53:20 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin discuss their hopes and expectations for the freshly announced Bloodborne Animated Film, as well as draft a list of favorite JRPG things including games, characters, composers, and creators!

Dosa Divas: Review - We ate this Indie JRPG up! Apr 13, 2026 00:33:35 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron has played Dosa Divas the latest game from indie developer Outerloop Games known from previous titles including Falcon Age and Thirsty Suitors. This JRPG focuses on family drama, cooking, and sick robots. I

Pragmata Review - Capcom Does it Again Apr 13, 2026 00:27:48 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Kevin has rolled credits on Pragmata, the newest IP from Capcom and gives his thoughts on whether or not it continues the developers ongoing win streak. A sci-fi adventure where a man name Hugh teams up with a robo

Level 5 Showcase Inbound and Planning A Trip to Japan Apr 9, 2026 01:15:15 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin discuss the potential games we will see during the upcoming Level 5 Vision Showcase. Cam is planning a trip to Japan and discusses his plans while Kevin gives advice and tips for first timers.

The Next Big Visual Novel - Rain98 Director Interview Apr 8, 2026 00:38:48 Cameron gets the opportunity to sit with Rain98 Director Shoon T to discuss the debut project from Japanese indie developer C#4R4CT3R about the influences and choices made to create the upcoming Visual Novel.

People of Note Review - The Musical Turn-Based JRPG is A HIT Apr 7, 2026 00:24:56 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam gives his thoughts on the latest JRPG People of Note, a game filled to the brim with music (Literally!)

Nintendo Leaks, PS5 Prices Surge and Upcoming Indie JRPGs Apr 2, 2026 01:58:46 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin talk about our thoughts on the highly rumored 2026 coming from Nintendo including a new Star Fox and Ocarina of Time Remake. The PlayStation 5 is getting another price hike. Stranger Than Heaven gives

Everything We Played at PAX East Mar 31, 2026 00:52:47 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam is joined by The Level Up Legacy Podcast and Branden Johnson aka Just The Gems to talk about all the games we got to go hands-on with while in Boston at PAX East. We talk Brigidine Abyss, Disgaea Mayhem, Rain98

Xbox Partner Preview Showcase and Golden Path Endings Mar 26, 2026 01:19:38 Cameron and Kevin give their hope of announcements from the upcoming Xbox Partner Preview Showcase. Cameron previews a new upcoming Visual Novel Adventure title Rain98. Kevin gives updated thoughts on Crimson Desert as well as early impressions on Final Fantasy Dissidia Duellum. For Topic of the Show we go over the idea of a true ending and what can make them a complicated narrative device.

The Future of Xbox and the Best JRPGs to Play in 2026 Mar 19, 2026 01:34:05 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin speculate on Xbox's next generation of hardware Project Helix. The Switch 2 just got a significant new feature. PS Portal and PS5 Pro receive new upgrades and we go over GameRadar's Best 15 JR

More Hands-On Impressions with Pragmata Mar 17, 2026 00:20:28 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Thanks to Capcom Kevin got the chance to play some more Pragmata, taking a look at some of the game's later systems and mechanics. Here's how the games various upgrade systems work, how levels are structure

New Sword Art Game Revealed, Nagoshi Studio Woes, and Tierlisting the Pokémon Series Mar 12, 2026 03:16:52 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin go over the new SAO game that Bandai teased last week. NetEase strips funding of Gang of Dragon. Kevin gives early impressions on Chained Echoes. We tierlist every mainline Pokémon game.Time Stamp

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review - Don't Skip Out On This One! Mar 9, 2026 00:47:16 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron reviews the latest entry in the Monster Hunter Stories franchise releasing on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series systems, and PC.

Bandai Namco Teases New RPG and Tierlisting JRPG Franchises Mar 5, 2026 02:02:27 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin give their thoughts on what the new RPG from Bandai Namco could be. Cam previews the upcoming indie JRPG People of Note. For topic of the show we tier list JRPG franchises. Surely everyone will agree

Crimson Desert Hands-On Impressions Mar 4, 2026 00:43:33 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Kevin has had the opportunity to play Crimson Desert for about 4 hours, playing the opening of the game with a fresh save file, as well as checking out a bit of late game content. Here's his thoughts on everyth

Phil Spencer Leaves Xbox, Bluepoint Shuts Down, and Everything Announced at the Pokémon Presents Mar 2, 2026 01:23:29 Cam and Kevin talk about the unexpected depature of Xbox Head Phil Spencer and Sony's closure of Bluepoint Studio. Cam gives his early thoughts on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. For topic of the show we discuss everything announced at the Pokémon Presents including the introduction of Generation 10.

Resident Evil Requiem Review - The Best of Both Worlds Feb 25, 2026 00:21:25 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Kevin's rolled credits on Resident Evil Requiem and shares his thoughts on how the game stacks up to the series's momentum. Blending the best parts of two very different styles of games, Requiem strikes a b

Our Hopes and Predictions for the Next Pokemon Presents Feb 19, 2026 01:45:42 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin talk about the new .hack game announcement from CyberConnect2. Cam gives updated thoughts on The Legend of Dragoon and Ys X Proud Nordics. For Topic of the Show we share what we expect to see in what

The Kingdom Hearts Remake Isn't Real and Our State of Play Reactions Feb 13, 2026 02:26:13 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin go over the (false) rumors about a remake of the original Kingdom Hearts and we go over everything that was announced at this week's State of Play.

Romeo is a Deadman Review Feb 10, 2026 00:45:45 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin have both finished up Romeo is a Deadman and share their thoughts on where the game excels and where it struggles. From simple and fun combat to some chaotic story telling vibes, here's their

Everything announced during this week's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Feb 5, 2026 01:38:05 Cam and Kevin go over everything that was announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review Feb 2, 2026 00:38:59 Cameron and Kevin share their thoughts on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined after both having finished the main game.

Developer Direct Recap and What We Look For In A JRPG Jan 29, 2026 02:26:37 Here's a way to help what's going on in Minneapolis! https://www.givemn.org/organization/MiracCheck out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodCam and Kevin talk about what Game Freak showed of Beast of Reincarnation at last week's Developer Direct. Nintendo has released many new updates for origi

Our Nintendo Expectations for 2026 w/ AvengerMags Jan 22, 2026 02:12:43 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin are joined this week by Nintendo Force Staff Writer, Co-Host of the Level Up Legacy podcast, and the #1 Elaine Auclair fan in the world Maggie Jones Lutey aka AvengerMags. We talk about a lot of T

Xbox's Upcoming Developer Direct and IGN's Top 40 Mario Games of All Time Jan 15, 2026 01:57:29 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin discuss the incoming reveal of Beast of Reincarnation at Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct and what other surprises may come. Cam talks about his experience of the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined a

Devs on 2026 and Our Fantasy Game Draft Jan 8, 2026 01:16:33 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin share their thoughts on developer comments going into 2026 and we participate in a fantasy games draft.0:00 - Intro16:08 - Weekly News: Hashino on Persona38:00 - Falcom’s plans for 202642:00 - Tal

Trails Beyond the Horizon Review - The Beginning of the End Jan 8, 2026 00:45:45 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron has rolled credits on The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon and gives his spoiler-free thoughts on the latest entry of Falcom's prolific franchise.

Romeo is A Dead Man Preview - Suda51 is back Jan 6, 2026 00:47:20 Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin got to go hands on for two hours with the latest title from developer Grasshopper Manufacture and creative mind Suda51 and share their thoughts on how the game is shaping up leading to its full re

Game Awards Recap and 2025 JRPG Best Ofs Dec 18, 2025 02:14:51 Cam and Kev talk about their time at The Game Awards as well as the major announcements from the show. For Topic of the Show we go over several Best of categories celebrating the JRPG releases of 2025

Our 50th Episode! Mini Expedition 33 Spoilercast and JRPG King of the Hill Dec 11, 2025 03:01:26 For Party Chat's 50th Episode we do a mini spoilercast of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and we declare our favorite JRPGs king of the hill styletime stamps!0:00 Introduction2:20 This week in the news21:08 TGA Reveal Predictions52:17 Kevin's thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 and Octopath traveler 01:07:22 Cam has finally finished Expedition 331:19:11 Expedition 33 Spoiler talk2:03:14 JRPG King of t

Yuji Horii on Final Fantasy and is JRPG an Outdated Term? Dec 4, 2025 01:37:54 Cameron and Kevin discuss Yuji Hori's recent comments on Final Fantasy versus Dragon Quest. We give our final thoughts on Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake. For topic of the show we discuss the idea of "JRPG" and "RPG" being outdated terms.

Octopath Traveler 0 Review Dec 3, 2025 00:33:11 Thanks to Square Enix Cam has gotten the chance to put about 35 hours into Octopath Traveler 0, and wants to share his thoughts on everything he's seen so far. Here's what he thinks about the new combat adjustments for an 8 character party, how the different storytelling framework works out, and just how much of a distraction the town building can be.

The Tangent Episode w/ Retro Brandon Nov 27, 2025 02:40:40 Cameron and Kevin are joined by Retro Brandon from Level Up Legacy Podcast. We go over Persona Directors Hashino's recent description of the term JRPG 3.0. Cameron previews Octopath Traveler 0. Kevin shares his experience at the Metaphor Round 1 collaboration and we talk about our favorite remakes and remasters. Also there are tangents. Many, many, tangents.

The Game Awards Nominees and IGN's Top 100 Nintendo Games of All Time Nov 20, 2025 02:30:56 Cameron and Kevin discuss the nominees of The Game Awards and review IGN's Top 100 Nintendo Games of All Time

Hands on with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Nov 19, 2025 00:28:27 Kevin got the opportunity to play a preview of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined thanks to Square Enix and shares all his thoughts from what he got to play. From the new visuals to combat and class building, as well as a number of new quality of life features, here's what we've learned.

State of Play Japan and The Love of Persona w/ Slam Zany Nov 13, 2025 02:13:53 This week we are joined by SlamZany of the Level Up Legacy Podcast. We talk about all the news that came out of this week's State of Play Japan. Kevin and Slam give their thoughts on the Octopath Traveler Zero demo. Cameron gives thoughts on Super Mario RPG. For Topic of the Show we talk about our thoughts on the Persona franchise. Our likes, dislikes and how we would like to see the franchise cha

We Want Your Feedback Nov 12, 2025 00:28:33 As our first year is coming to a close soon, we want to discuss our current plans for the podcast going into 2026 along with changes coming to the Patreon. Not only that, we're looking for all the feedback we can get from our listeners on what changes you might like to see, or Patreon benefits that would appeal to you! Please let us know your thoughts in the comments.

The State of Collector Editions in 2025 Nov 6, 2025 02:08:14 Cameron and Kevin discuss the newly announced Animal Crossing New Horizon Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Kevin gives first impressions for Dispatch. Cameron talks about his experience with Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons. For Topic of the Show we discuss what we look for in a Collector's Edition, the ongoing backlash of Limited Run Games, and the trends of Collector's Editions from publishers over t

Mutiple Tales of Projects Confirmed and The Future of Dragon Quest Oct 30, 2025 01:27:47 Cameron and Kevin discuss the news of the two Tales of projects in development and updated thoughts on Dragon Quest I+II HD-2D Remake. For Topic of the Show we go over our hopes and predictions of what to expect from the Dragon Quest franchise in the coming years.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review Oct 29, 2025 00:55:08 Cameron and Kevin share their thoughts on Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake after having completed the first game, and making a solid dent in the second. Going over the shiny new visuals, combat updates, and the considerably expanded story.

Looking Ahead to The Future in 2026 Oct 23, 2025 02:36:18 Cameron and Kevin discuss respond to more Final Fantasy news from Naoki Hamaguchi. We give our early impressions of Pokémon Legends Z-A. For Topic of the Show we go through the 2026 release calendar and give our excitement levels for upcoming JRPGs and Eastern titles.

Everything We Learned From This Week's Pokémon Leak Oct 16, 2025 01:41:14 Cameron and Kevin dive into the massive Pokémon leak detailing the tentative plans of the next five years of the franchise.

Upcoming Metaphor News and We Create An Ultimate JRPG Console Oct 9, 2025 02:40:14 Cameron and Kevin discuss what news may come during Metaphor's one year anniversary. Cameron reviews Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and Digimon Time Stranger. Kevin and Cam give their first impressions on Ghost of Yotei. For topic of the show we create a 25 game library of JRPGs that we would put together on a dedicated console.

More News out of TGS and What Makes A Good Game Presentation Oct 2, 2025 02:22:38 Cameron and Kevin talk new details on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and more announcements out of Tokyo Game Show. Kevin gives first impressions of Silent Hill f. Cameron gives first impressions of Lost Soul Aside. For Topic of the Show we discuss what we look for in game presentations and how they have become a reflection of how gaming has changed over the past years.

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