The Giant Sword Podcast is here to provide you with the finest recommendations, breakdowns, and banter about the best (and maybe sometimes worst) JRPGs out there.
How is Triangle Strategy? What are our thoughts on it? That's this entire episode! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #trianglestrategy #srpg
We discuss the last State of Play that happened to have some surprises in it. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #stateofplay #playstation
With the PS4 era over, we discuss our favorites from the generation! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #top5 #ps4
An out of no where Nintendo Direct has a lot of good news for us JRPGers and we talk about all of it. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #xenoblade3 #chronocross
Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard, WHAT? We also talk about which franchises would make good JRPGS. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #Activision #gamingshelf
We discuss our GOTY and what our community voted on for GOTY. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #GOTY #arise
Was the Game Awards worth the watch and which generation of JRPGs can we not go back to? These are the topics we discuss this episode of GSP! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #thegameawards #classic
ShadowElite joins us to ramble about our thoughts on the latest in the Tales series, Tales of Arise. #jrpgs #TalesofArise #spoilercast
The episode we discuss what we would want in a Final Fantasy Tactic remake. Also we got a glimpse of a chance of a Chrono Cross Remake/Remaster. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #chronocross #finalfantasytactics
Another Star Ocean was revealed during a dismal State of Play. We discuss our thoughts and what we've been up to. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #starocean #breathoffire
*There might be sound issues* We talk about Tokyo Game Show and answer your questions this episode! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #FinalFantasy #TokyoGameShow
We haven't answered you questions for the last 2 episodes so we decided to do a whole episode answering them! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #FinalFantasy #TalesofArise
Kraftium joins us on this episode! We give our thoughts on the last Playstation Event and discuss some Tales of Arise. Kraftium also gives us a couple of topics to talk about. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #PlaystationEvent #TalesofArise
Connor joins us on this episode to catch up and talk about JRPGS! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #e3
E3 happened and we have feelings. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #e3
We are wondering how E3 will be this year and we answer you questions as well! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #e3
We discuss Taylor's time with the new Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne Remaster. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #finalfantasy
We talk about Nier Replicant and answer a lot of your questions this episode of GSP! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #nierreplicant
Tales of Arise gameplay was finally shown and we are intrigued about it. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #talesofarise #Ys
We talk about Monster Hunter Rise and if too many series are becoming too casual. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #easymode #monsterhunter
The second Top 5 episode is here! We got your Top 5s and then tried to answer them! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #top5 #waifus
We got a new trailer for Tales of Arise and gameplay shown for the next Trails game to talk about! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #falcom #namco
We got new announcements for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the Pokemon franchise! Are we excited or not? Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs​ #finalfantasy​ #playstation
Got some good news from the latest Nintendo Direct! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #vesperia #nintendo
We chat about the games we've been playing lately and Taylor's thoughts on the upcoming Persona 5 Strikers. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #ys9 #talesof
We talk about the recent releases and what our thoughts are on them! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #talesofdestiny #ryza
Slow JRPG News week but there are some Final Fantasy rumors to discuss! Plus some impressions and discussions on a couple of recently released demos. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #residentevil #finalfantasy
First episode of the year! We start of talking about our GOTY from last year then we talk about what JRPG we are most anticipating. THEN we catch up with all the questions from the break! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #talesofarise #falcom
On this final episode of the year we discuss all the juicy news that dropped. Including the release window of Granblue Fantasy Relink and the announcement of the next Kiseki (Trails) game! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #talesofarise #falcom
A lot of events are just around the corner, we discuss what wishes we have for the Game Awards. Taylor also gives us his thoughts on the new 13 Sentinels! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #gameawards #13sentinels
This week's episode we chat with Taylor about his bout with the new Hyrule Warriors game and we get Brandon's thoughts with his first Yakuza game! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #hyrulewarriors #yakuza
Next Gen is here and we are wondering if we are even excited. Taylor and Brandon finished two games, Cold Steel 4 and Yakuza respectively, and we get their thoughts on them! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #ps5 #coldsteel4
Taylor and Nick talk about the mini Nintendo direct and answer a lot of your questions! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #storyofseasons #runefactory
We've been gone for bit but not we are back to play catch up. The typical JRPG discussion that GSP brings is back! Plus we played a bit of Back of the Box! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #coldsteel4 #genshinimpact
Lot's of new info came out the last few days. Final Fantasy XVI, Rune Factory 5, and PS5; we talk about it all! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #PS5 #FinalFnatasyXVI
Tokyo Game Show is on the horizon and we wonder what it'll bring. We answer which JRPGS should beginners start with? Falcom teases new Trails game and Shadow's thoughts on Trails in the Sky the 3rd and Crossbell. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #TGS #YsIX
Falcom is going to reveal some details on their next title. What do we think they are going to show? Shadow has some thoughts on Trails in the Sky the 3rd and we answer your questions as always! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #falcom #trails
A lot of new teases and Fairy Tail impressions on this episode of the Giant Sword Podcast! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #genshinimpact #fairytail
There was a lot of news dropped right after our last episode. Shin Megami Tensei V was shown off finally and we talk about what we've all been playing! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #SMTV #faetactics
It's been a slow month of news but Atelier Ryza 2 seems to be on the horizon. We also have a jolly time answering your questions! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #atelierryza2 #faetactics
We talk about what we thought about the New Game Plus Expo. Discuss what we've been playing and answer your questions! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #newgameplusexpo #YxIX
Taylor and Nick talk about the what was shown about the PS5 and Taylor has some specific thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #playstation5 #xenobladechronicles
*Couldn't get the audio level correct so there might be times where some are louder than others* The news is still slow but that doesn't mean we can't still talk about JRPG goodness! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternitystoryofseasons/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #persona5royal #
This week we discuss the newest releases Trials of Mana and Sakura Wars. We also chat about if we like where JRPGS are going! Intro Song:Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song:To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation
Nick, Taylor and Shadow discuss the divisive Final Fantasy 7 Remake! Do we like it or hate it? What about that ending that is driving everyone crazy? Don't miss this but it is a Spoilercast so SPOILERS!
We're back and with special guest Lady Pelvic. This last month a lot of games were announced, demos released, and games released. We talk about all the new JRPG goodness and this episode became a monster, don't miss out! Thank you Lady Pelvic for joining us for this episode! Twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyPelvic Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #bravelydefault2 #persona5royal
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo was dropped and we all have played it! What did we think about it? Be sure to listen to find out! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #demo #finalfantasy7remake
Rune Factory 4 Special is almost upon us and War of the Visions is westward! We also discuss what's going on the with the PS5 and what we've been playing! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #warofthevisions #runefactory4
After the long delay, the Giant Sword Podcast is back! Taylor and Shadow Elite join Nick to talk about topics they missed the past month. They also catch up on what they've been playing and an old classic makes it's return! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation
Pokemon Sword and Shield was released and Shadow has a lot of words about it! Nick is still trudging through Cold Steel 3 and we have a nice discussion about the games we are looking forward to! Timestamps: 1:10 - Pokemon Discussion 13:33 - Which JRPG can we always go back to? 24:42 - Which Releases are we looking forward to? 48:54 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation
We are back and joining regularly is the great ShadowEliteHD! With the long break a lot of things happened but one thing that we've been waiting for has finally happened. Trails of Cold Steel 3 is finally out and we both gush about it! Since we've been gone for awhile we rambled a bit more this episode but all about JRPGs sop this is one you can't miss! Timestamps: 1:02 - Trails of Cold Steel 3 is Out! 27:19 - Atelier Ryza Discussion 35:42 - Square Enix Ramble 52:55 - What we have been Playing 1:12:20 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation
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