Podcasts about japanese rpgs

Few genres of game have been through the wringer of public opinion quite so much as the humble Japanese RPG, or JRPG, if you prefer. It wasn't that long ago when a game could expect to lose a fair chunk of Metacritic score if it featured turn-based combat or - horror of horrors - had an anime aesthetic.

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Surprise! We're back to season four with a very special 66th episode. We're joined by Aidan Moher to discuss his upcoming book on Suikoden and Suikoden II and listen to some of Aidan's thoughts on Suikoden I&II HD Remaster. In finer detail, that includes: accepting Suikoden pronunciations, measuring Suikoden's place in RPG history, wondering if RPG sequels have a place in today's game space, exiting battles in five seconds, filling a world with life and activity, totaling the cost of violence, interpreting Suikoden differently as adults, comfortably adjusting to sprite changes, making questionable decisions about what to remaster and what to leave behind, failing a background check, experiencing existential dread in a remastered Pizza Hut, smoothing out some legends of localization, and remaining true to piss. You must still Determine or Cancel. Find Aidan and his work at: Bluesky Astrolabe Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:50 Suikoden's Beating Heart 00:15:36 Suikoden's Stellar Moments 00:24:02 Let's Make a Water Margin RPG 00:39:29 Favorite Stars of Destiny 00:46:42 Pronouncing Jowy 00:48:00 Bespoke Animation Preservation 00:51:23 Remaster? Remake? 01:02:16 Localization: Adjustment or Replacement? 01:10:05 New Features 01:15:16 Bonus Questions 01:21:46 Outro

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Joining us this week is our first-ever guest in the localization field, Mai Namba! Mai's got decades of experience in translating and localizing some of the most renowned Japanese RPGs including Persona 2-5, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Most recently they've brought their talents to NIS America. Our wide-ranging conversation covers the evolution of game localization with new technology, the multicultural effort that brought Metaphor to life, and what can be done to improve the emotional and professional wellbeing of linguists in the industry. Music from Kaiden! LINKS:

The more Dragon Quest changes, the more Dragon Quest stays the same. A podcast episode appears! Dragon Quest III was a blockbuster success in Japan in 1988, and its nonlinear progression, fun job system, and spirit of adventure influenced every Dragon Quest game to come. DQ3 also has a shiny new 2024 HD-2D remaster, and today on Retro Encounter different panelists play the NES 1988 and 2024 versions to compare, contrast, and celebrate this landmark Japanese RPG. Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Aleks Franiczek, Wes Illiff, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Michael SollosiOpening and ending music by Miles MorkriGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomDragon Quest III on RPGFanDragon Quest III HD-2D on RPGFan

Did Square Enix become another victim of "go woke, get broke?" The beleaguered Japanese RPG publisher took another massive hit to their stock this quarter, even after ditching platform exclusivity. Maybe gamers are withholding their wallets after debacles like censorship in Final Fantasy VII Remake and the Dragon Quest III Remake, or Forspoken... like ALL of it? Square Enix's focus on "AAA Western-style games" and "wokeness" is alienating their core gaming audience and causing them to "bleed money" for years. The company's decision to censor characters from the 30-year-old Dragon Quest series signals to gamers that the game will be "edited and woke". Square Enix's stock plummeted 10% on November 11, 2024, losing $350 million in market value due to declining operating profit and premium game sales. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy (2020-2023) exemplifies Square Enix's misguided focus on Western-style games over their traditional Japanese RPG roots. Square Enix's Q3 2024 financial report revealed a 27% year-on-year operating profit decline, prompting investors to sell off stock. The company's decision to sell off Crystal Dynamics and shut down the Tomb Raider and Marvel divisions is seen as a huge blow and sign of decline. Square Enix is facing a significant decline due to financial struggles, alienation of gamers, and a misguided shift in content strategy, leading to a loss of investor confidence and market value. 00:00 Square Enix's decline continues as it alienates gamers, struggles financially, and attempts to pivot too late after years of missteps. 01:15 Square Enix's stock is crashing due to declining AAA studios and a shift towards indie games, leading to a reassessment of their content strategy. 03:36 Square Enix's stock plummeted over 10% after a Q3 report showed a 27% drop in operating profit, raising concerns about its reliance on remakes and neglect of gameplay and storytelling. 06:15 Square Enix's stock dropped 10% amid mixed financial results and declining game sales, losing $350 million in market cap since November. 08:14 Square Enix's stock is crashing as investor confidence wanes over poor Final Fantasy 16 sales and a shift towards Western AAA games. 10:08 Square Enix's focus on wokeness and neglect of gamer preferences is causing a decline in sales and alienating American audiences, while indie games thrive by meeting actual demands. 14:21 Square Enix must focus on releasing more high-quality, engaging games without excessive budgets or lengthy development times to avoid business decline. 15:59 Join Clownfish Minus for exclusive content, discounts, and community engagement.

This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. In the debut (only?) episode of "Exe Talks about Stuff with Friends," he and WSTLNDRJoe have a discussion/debate of epic proportions * insert explosion noise * - Japanese RPGs vs. Western RPGs! Listen along as they break down the past, present, and future of these subgenres and analyze their influence on the overall gaming world! ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Year of the Veiner spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VkAvMjmVmXLjRWS61eoMimaoovUz7fr7uPsD6DQPIz4/edit?usp=sharing Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube

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The boys take their first foray into this long-running Japanese RPG series with this animated short; Persona 5: The Day Breakers. Will they be able to understand anything without knowing the deep lore of the franchise? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At The Gates is the core rulebook for a high fantasy tabletop roleplaying game inspired by Japanese RPG video games. The game uses Storypath Ultra, which is is an update to the existing Storypath system by Onyx Path. The system uses D10s, and seeks keeps the focus on narrative, story-built play, and action-adventure. Danielle Lauzon will be joining us on Not DnD today to share more about the game! ----- Link: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/at-the-gates ----- This episode was previously recorded and aired on May 27, 2024. Watch live every week Mondays 10pm GMT at http://twitch.tv/enpublishing

ntroduction: Greetings and welcome back to West Virginia Commonplace! Introduce the topic: The captivating story of Working Designs, a video game company that made a significant impact on the industry and on the host's life. Segment 1: The Origins of Working Designs Explore the founding of Working Designs in 1986. Emphasize their mission to bring unique Japanese role-playing games (RPGs) to the Western audience. Discuss their dedication to preserving the integrity of the original content and their commitment to quality. Segment 2: Introduction of Japanese RPGs to the Western Audience Share the personal experience of the host discovering Working Designs through the Sega Saturn console. Highlight the games that captivated gamers, such as the Lunar series and Albert Odyssey. Discuss the attention to detail and exquisite packaging that made Working Designs stand out. Segment 3: Challenges Faced by Working Designs Describe the challenges Working Designs encountered as the industry evolved. Discuss the rise of 3D games and the shift towards mainstream game experiences. Explore the financial difficulties and increasing competition that put pressure on the company. Segment 4: Working Designs' Impact on Gaming Culture Discuss the profound influence of Working Designs on gaming culture and the localization of Japanese games. Highlight the significance of their efforts in introducing Japanese RPGs to the Western market. Mention the lasting impact on popular franchises and genres in the gaming industry. Segment 5: The Closure of Working Designs Detail the eventual closure of Working Designs in 2005. Explain the financial difficulties that led to their demise. Reflect on the legacy of Working Designs and their contributions to the gaming world. Conclusion: Express gratitude for the enduring impact of Working Designs. Encourage listeners to explore their games and experience the unique localization efforts. Tease upcoming episodes and invite listeners to continue uncovering extraordinary stories with West Virginia Commonplace. Outro: Thank listeners for tuning in and remind them to stay curious, keep exploring, and never stop seeking the uncommon.

Welcome to another thrilling episode of ArcaCast, your premier non-stop gaming podcast. This episode of ArcaCast stands at the intersection of controversy and success, tackling pressing gaming news and providing insightful ramifications in the industry. In this episode, our keen critics Ashley Hovely and Kieran Marchant delve into the controversies surrounding 'The Suicide Squad'. They explore the polarizing opinions in the gaming community, the inconsistencies in the game's lore, characters' traversal systems and ultimately, the ripple effect of these on gamers' reception. The narrative then shifts from controversy to success, as we celebrate the impressive first-week international sales of 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth'. As an unexpected hit beyond Japan, this monumental accomplishment sparks an exhilarating conversation about the growth of the Japanese RPG genre. Switching gears, the episode touches on recent developments in the gaming industry, including layoffs at Blizzard esports and peculiar antics from 'Bears in Space' developers. These discussions offer a sober reflection on the industry's volatile side, juxtaposing gaming's glamorous successes with its unsettling realities. To drench you in the gaming thrill, ArcaCast presents an adventurous journey featuring a blend of Japanese RPGs' superlative weirdness and the refreshing touch of experimental indie games. We delve into captivating narratives, excellent gameplay, and splendid character development in games like Lyca Dragon. We also examine 'Out of Action', a vividly coloured unique team-based shooter, and '#Drive Rally', a retro-style rally racer game. So whether you're an avid gamer or simply intrigued by gaming, this episode promises to offer a comprehensive guided tour of the gaming world, seamlessly blending excitement, knowledge, and quick-paced revelations. Stay updated and engrossed with ArcaCast. We assure weekly round-ups of the hottest gaming news, industry insights, critiques of new releases, and much more. Tune in and Game on!   [We tried AI descriptions this week...]

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To celebrate us hitting 250 Episodes' wanted to do a horror RPG while we are in Spooktober.  We take a look at a forgotten Gem from the Ps2 Era, shadow Hearts.  A Japanese RPG that was published by Midway here in the states.  A game that has its own special combat system that makes it stand out. Starring Mike Albertin, Dominic Cichocki, Kyle G, and Ian. Dominic's Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@dissonantwaves7752 Kyle's Podcast - https://therpgshow.com/ A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1426576.rss https://nomadsoffantasy.com/ Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Twitter - @Mom_Found Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/YQRZB2sXJC   , 

How many times have you been galavanting about on a world map only to be jumped by 3 over-leveled dragons that make chopsticks out of your bones? Or have you been in a cave where every 10 steps you run into the exact same group of monsters you just fought? Encounters come in many shapes and sizes, but true game design only happens when they're curated by game developers to give an appropriate challenge that tests a variety of skills. Jason, Casey, and Patrick weren't ready to encounter this episode, so they had to bring along a 4th party member! Author of Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West, Aidan Moher is here to help our trio take down this behemoth-ridden encounter! Purchase 'Fight, Magic, Items': https://fightmagicitems.rocks/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rpgaymer/support

A podcast appears! Fight? Spell? Parry? Item? JAM.The music of Dragon Quest, largely composed by the late Koichi Sugiyama, combines a classical sensibility with a flair for the dramatic, with tracks ranging from serene world map tunes to pop-inspired tracks for naming your hero. And let's not forget the timeless fanfare, one of the most recognizable themes in RPGs. Today, four intrepid would-be heroes gathered at Ruida's tavern to discuss the music of Dragon Quest, eager to celebrate the music of the first Japanese RPG series.Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Audra Bowling, Gio Castillo, Mario Garcia; Edited by Jono LoganTracklistPart 1 - “Angels, Demons, and Dragons, oh my!”0:10:02 - Light through the Leaves of Love [Symphonic] (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition0:12:11 - Audra - Protectors of the Starry Sky (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest IX OSTPart 2 - “Do Dragons Dream of Electric Slimes?”0:31:01 - Happy Humming (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation0:33:47 - Battle for the Glory (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen DS OSTPart 3 - “Dragon Quest III's Company”0:49:13 - Adventure (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest III Symphonic Suite (2005 Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra version)0:52:28 - Town (Night) (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest IIIPart 4 - “Dragon Quest: Origins”1:10:13 - Only Lonely Boy (Koichi Sugiyama) - Suite Dragon Quest II (1987 Tokyo Strings Ensemble version)1:13:29 - Town of Alefgard (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest (Game Boy Color)1:34:26 - Gio's bonus track!Album links for places to buy, stream, and more are available in our post on RPGFan.Get in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: music@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Our next episode is with music writer and DJ, Osmanthus. We talked about early formative music discoveries via radio and internet forums, finding empowerment in the in-between nature of diasporic identity, and weaving together Japanese RPG soundtracks with club music in his EDZ mix.Listen to Osmanthus' mix, originally aired on Internet Public Radio: https://soundcloud.com/eternaldragonz/osmanthus-internet-public-radio-29-april-2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Rushdown Radio. In this episode, we discuss some interesting developments in the gaming industry.First up, we discuss Ubisoft's new AI-powered tool that can write scripts for their games. This development is a significant step forward in the field of game development and has the potential to revolutionize the way games are made. Next, we talk about the Persona 5 spinoff game that has been released on mobile platforms. Fans of the popular JRPG series are excited to see a new game in the franchise, but some are disappointed that it is not a full-fledged console game.We then move on to the unfortunate news of Forspoken studio Luminous shutting down just a month after the launch of their highly anticipated game. In other news, we discuss the failed attempt of ten gamers to stop the Microsoft merger. Despite their efforts, the merger is still moving forward. Finally, we talk about The Pokemon Company's search for someone familiar with NFTs and the metaverse. This development suggests that The Pokemon Company is looking to explore the potential of blockchain technology and virtual worlds.As a bonus, we also discuss YoshiP's distaste for the term JRPG. The creator of the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has stated that he dislikes the term, as it implies that Japanese RPGs are fundamentally different from Western RPGs. And in our Sound-Off, Anthony talks about why he hates gamers who slight cartoony/anime inspired games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is the writer of Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West, Aidan Moher! We talk about why this is a story Moher wanted to tell, the work that went into it, why Chrono Trigger doesn’t need a remake, and […]

On this evenings episode of OVA Tonight, David and Eli discuss an anime that is completely forgettable called, Greed (1985) while diving into the brief history of Japanese RPG video games as a desperate ploy to fill time.  Check out David's Comics and Art at http://www.davidgcaldwell.com/Check out Eli's other podcast, Stagecoach Justice.We made a horror movie called "The Reenactment" currently available for purchase on all major streaming services.Check Out our MERCH STORE.Email us at ovatonight@gmail.comJoin our DISCORD.

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's Random Book Club again!Here at RPGFan, we love our JRPGs: Tales, Trials, and everything in between. But to understand where the genre came from, we need to look back almost forty years to two legendary Japanese creators: Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest) and Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy).In the recent JRPG history book, Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West, author Aidan Moher explores not just the origins of the genre but also how it evolved through the 20th and 21st centuries. This week, Jono and Hilary get the opportunity to interview Aidan about his new book, his own history with JRPGs, and where he thinks the video game book publishing industry will be going in the future! Featuring: Jono Logan, Hilary Andreff; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links: Fight, Magic, Items Official Website Random Encounter 247 – Random Book Club – The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games Final Fantasy Dragon Quest Final Fantasy VII Review (from 1998!)

In this special episode, we sit down and chat with Aidan Moher on his upcoming book, Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West. We talk about the writing process, the history of the JRPG genre, and the pioneers and innovators who created the games we love. For more on the book, go to www.fightmagicitems.rocks and follow Aidan on Twitter (@adribbleofink)

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 593, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: New Video Games 1: In Microids' "Ben Hur" you race these vehicles. chariots. 2: You can download "Wheel of Fortune" onto the Nokia 3650, one of these devices. a cell phone. 3: X-2 isn't a Marvel super hero game, it's the sequel to the 10th game in this long-running Japanese RPG series. Final Fantasy. 4: In the game based on this TV series you take on the roles of detective and prosecutor. Law and Order. 5: "The Angel of Darkness" takes this Eidos heroine in a new, darker direction and ups her polygons from 500 to 5,000!. Lara Croft. Round 2. Category: Al Gore Rhythms 1: His home state. Tennessee. 2: His job from 1985 to 1993. U.S. Senator. 3: His wife's most famous nickname. Tipper. 4: The East Coast school where he got his B.A. in 1969. Harvard. 5: The foreign country where he worked as a journalist from 1969 to 1971. Vietnam. Round 3. Category: "Pop" Culture 1: Fruit-flavored ice on one or 2 sticks. popsicle. 2: 5,000-year-old remnants of this snack have been found in a cave in the Southwest. popcorn. 3: She's the high-flying nanny of Jane and Michael Banks. Mary Poppins. 4: You'll often find them sprinkled on top of kaiser rolls. poppy seeds. 5: An antiestablishment politician who speaks directly to the people. or an 1890s U.S. political party. Populist. Round 4. Category: Read Your Bible 1: In the New Testament, Zacchaeus climbs a tree to get a better view of this man. Jesus. 2: In Matthew 27, this Roman washes his hands to ritually absolve himself of Jesus' conviction and execution. Pilate. 3: For strength to "resist" this, try James 1:12, "Blessed is the man that endureth" it. temptation. 4: This Old Testament king's name is the first one mentioned after Jesus' in the New Testament. David. 5: In Job 41, God compares Job's abilities with this monster of the sea. Leviathan. Round 5. Category: State Quarters 1: The zia sun symbol over a topographical outline of the state. New Mexico. 2: This state raced into history as the 19th state. Indiana. 3: Kansas' quarter features a buffalo and this plant known for its seeds. a sunflower. 4: A grizzly bear emerging from the water with a salmon in its jaws and the motto "The Great Land". Alaska. 5: There's a keystone and an outline of the state on its quarter. Pennsylvania. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

This week on Yes But Why, I chat with Fiona Howat. Fiona Howat is a podcaster who loves improv, storytelling and roleplaying games. As well as doing as much improv as possible (both online and in person), she runs two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?': a twice-monthly RPG one-shot podcast, and 'The DM's Bookclub': where each week the hosts take a topic from Dungeons and Dragons and discuss how they might include it in their roleplaying campaigns!Fiona and I met in a workshop led by the amazing Katy Schutte and had had a little creative interaction before we met via zoom to create this podcast episode together. We hit it off and had a great old time getting to know each other for about an hour before we started the official episode. Safe to say, we are both excitedly chatting throughout so enjoy the enthusiasm!In our conversation, Fiona told me of her love for world building. When she was a child, she derived creative inspiration from Tomb Raider and Japanese RPGs. She loved to explore the worlds she was presented with and create her own stories within it. Later, her storytelling itch was scratched with communities that love Doctor Who and Harry Potter. (Plus, she got to play Quidditch and that was really fun.) After college, Fiona's effort to make new friends was to play sports – dodgeball, basketball, rugby, all sorts of roughhousing fun. A sports friend suggested she do DND. A DND friend suggested she do podcasting. And a podcast guest suggested she take an improv class. So the lesson here is get out there and have fun. Fiona has so many interests and she just gets involved. It's truly admirable. Fiona Howat was such a fun guest. Support her by listening to her two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?' and 'The DM's Bookclub'!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 8/4/2022; posted on 9/5/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I chat with Fiona Howat. Fiona Howat is a podcaster who loves improv, storytelling and roleplaying games. As well as doing as much improv as possible (both online and in person), she runs two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?': a twice-monthly RPG one-shot podcast, and 'The DM's Bookclub': where each week the hosts take a topic from Dungeons and Dragons and discuss how they might include it in their roleplaying campaigns! Fiona and I met in a workshop led by the amazing Katy Schutte and had had a little creative interaction before we met via zoom to create this podcast episode together. We hit it off and had a great old time getting to know each other for about an hour before we started the official episode. Safe to say, we are both excitedly chatting throughout so enjoy the enthusiasm! In our conversation, Fiona told me of her love for world building. When she was a child, she derived creative inspiration from Tomb Raider and Japanese RPGs. She loved to explore the worlds she was presented with and create her own stories within it. Later, her storytelling itch was scratched with communities that love Doctor Who and Harry Potter. (Plus, she got to play Quidditch and that was really fun.) After college, Fiona's effort to make new friends was to play sports – dodgeball, basketball, rugby, all sorts of roughhousing fun. A sports friend suggested she do DND. A DND friend suggested she do podcasting. And a podcast guest suggested she take an improv class. So the lesson here is get out there and have fun. Fiona has so many interests and she just gets involved. It's truly admirable. Fiona Howat was such a fun guest. Support her by listening to her two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?' and 'The DM's Bookclub'! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 8/4/2022; posted on 9/5/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I chat with Fiona Howat. Fiona Howat is a podcaster who loves improv, storytelling and roleplaying games. As well as doing as much improv as possible (both online and in person), she runs two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?': a twice-monthly RPG one-shot podcast, and 'The DM's Bookclub': where each week the hosts take a topic from Dungeons and Dragons and discuss how they might include it in their roleplaying campaigns! Fiona and I met in a workshop led by the amazing Katy Schutte and had had a little creative interaction before we met via zoom to create this podcast episode together. We hit it off and had a great old time getting to know each other for about an hour before we started the official episode. Safe to say, we are both excitedly chatting throughout so enjoy the enthusiasm! In our conversation, Fiona told me of her love for world building. When she was a child, she derived creative inspiration from Tomb Raider and Japanese RPGs. She loved to explore the worlds she was presented with and create her own stories within it. Later, her storytelling itch was scratched with communities that love Doctor Who and Harry Potter. (Plus, she got to play Quidditch and that was really fun.) After college, Fiona's effort to make new friends was to play sports – dodgeball, basketball, rugby, all sorts of roughhousing fun. A sports friend suggested she do DND. A DND friend suggested she do podcasting. And a podcast guest suggested she take an improv class. So the lesson here is get out there and have fun. Fiona has so many interests and she just gets involved. It's truly admirable. Fiona Howat was such a fun guest. Support her by listening to her two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?' and 'The DM's Bookclub'! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 8/4/2022; posted on 9/5/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I chat with Fiona Howat. Fiona Howat is a podcaster who loves improv, storytelling and roleplaying games. As well as doing as much improv as possible (both online and in person), she runs two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?': a twice-monthly RPG one-shot podcast, and 'The DM's Bookclub': where each week the hosts take a topic from Dungeons and Dragons and discuss how they might include it in their roleplaying campaigns! Fiona and I met in a workshop led by the amazing Katy Schutte and had had a little creative interaction before we met via zoom to create this podcast episode together. We hit it off and had a great old time getting to know each other for about an hour before we started the official episode. Safe to say, we are both excitedly chatting throughout so enjoy the enthusiasm! In our conversation, Fiona told me of her love for world building. When she was a child, she derived creative inspiration from Tomb Raider and Japanese RPGs. She loved to explore the worlds she was presented with and create her own stories within it. Later, her storytelling itch was scratched with communities that love Doctor Who and Harry Potter. (Plus, she got to play Quidditch and that was really fun.) After college, Fiona's effort to make new friends was to play sports – dodgeball, basketball, rugby, all sorts of roughhousing fun. A sports friend suggested she do DND. A DND friend suggested she do podcasting. And a podcast guest suggested she take an improv class. So the lesson here is get out there and have fun. Fiona has so many interests and she just gets involved. It's truly admirable. Fiona Howat was such a fun guest. Support her by listening to her two RPG-related podcasts, 'What I am Rolling?' and 'The DM's Bookclub'! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 8/4/2022; posted on 9/5/2022)

Thunderbolts and Lightning / Very very frighteningFinal Fantasy XIII, one of the most divisive games in the world's most popular Japanese RPG series, is certainly old enough to be considered Retro, but its style and tone are anything but. Our panelists are one FF XIII veteran, one FF XIII neophyte, and one lapsed player; they're unkind to the linear corridors and grating personalities of the first half of FF XIII, but understanding of the game's troubled development history and appreciative of its stunning visuals, beautiful music, and frantic combat. Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Audra Bowling, Peter Triezenberg; Edited by Anthony KrolikowskiOpening and ending music by Miles MorkriGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomRelated Links:Final Fantasy XIII on RPGFan

Cassidy Freeman of "The Righteous Gemstones" & "Longmire" & Clark Freeman of "Narcos: Mexico" join the show. The siblings talk about the 10 year anniversary of their horror movie "Yellow Brick Road". We discuss the creepy ass movie music, and their sibling rivalry that escalated to murder??? In Top Nerd News we discuss the disturbing news that the Joker 2 will be a musical? Ezra Miller strikes again in Vermont, and D-Squared feels attacked by Netflix's "The Sandman" ultra fans who have been "gatekeeping" their franchise. But never fear! Neil Gaiman the Sandman's creator comes to the rescue.Skungy's Pick of the Week is a Switch game called "Live Alive" which is a Japanese RPG.All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart Radio App and Click the Red Microphone Button to leave a 30 second message! Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. 8/14/22

  It's the return of Rainy to the GM's seat! This time she's taking us on a Restful Journey as we recover from the intensity of Monsterhearts. Join us for this excursion into the "natural fantasy" Japanese RPG, Ryuutama. Featuring David, Des, and Santiago as players. Want to chat with us on Discord? EoRP Inner Sanctum: https://discord.gg/suQp4JU3Tj We also highly recommend saying 'hi' on Twitter! @BarbarianRainy: https://twitter.com/BarbarianRainy  @Esoteric_RP: https://twitter.com/esoteric_rp

The Axe of the Blood God charity stream is over, and somehow Kat, Nadia, and Eric came out the other side with their limbs and sanity intact. They also came out with $10,000+ raised for Trans Lifeline! That's worth a limb or three. This week's show has a brief post-mortem of the charity stream before the gang gets down to business: An informed conversation about the Gundam series' endless supply of inspiration for RPGs. What do RPGs, particularly Japanese RPGs owe to the classic anime? In short, just about everything—and not simply cool mech suits. Also in this episode: Nadia finished Omori and is left with feelings of warmth and cheeriness The new Genesis Mini is gonna rule!...if you live in Japan No, Nadia didn't drown a kid. He just got a little wet In the Post Show Summer of Gundam proceeds apace in this week's post show. The crew talks about the coolest Gundam models across the years, from the most battle-effective to the most edgelord-adjacent. (Hint: This is where Gundam Wing comes in.) Nadia's opinion is basically "robot smash other robot good, he he he." This is recorded live and available to our Stars of Destiny Patrons!

On the 1st Friday, of June, the Grinders are back and rowdier than ever! The Grinders are so wound up that even the chatters get help getting wild. Why is there so much energy in today's episode? Is it Republicans, Democrats, gun violence, police, mental health, or maybe all of them combined?! The 2nd Amendment is a big part of this episode. The Grinders are pro-gun but agree that not everyone is fit to own one. What is causing the spike in gun violence? Why is the United States ranked so high in gun violence? What can be done to end the mass shootings? Well America ever start taking mental health issues seriously? What role do the police play? Are the police doing more harm than good? Only 3 Stinkos are in this energized episode. Although there aren't many, they are bad enough to cause concern. Of course, guns and cops are two of the topics but the Ohio GOP is not to be outdone. They are turning Ohio into the next Texas or Florida. They want human rights and freedoms in their control.  By the 4th paragraph, it sounds like the whole episode is negative. So it's time to focus on the happier parts of the show. Although Frank wants to wait until they release the second part of the forth season of Stranger Things. He won't say much but he gives it high recommendations.  Back to talking about the 5-0. JK! Today's news features a lot of release dates and the retirement of heavy hitter in Japanese RPGs. Shinji Hashimoto, the Brand Manager of the legendary Final Fantasy series, has retired of Squenix.  Well over 6 hundred ninety episodes and still going strong. The seven hundredth episode is just around the corner. We have no plans of slacking off between now and then. We won't be slowing down either! And on the 7th day, God rested...       and Frank retired.             These colors don't run (into schools with active shooters).

This ‘Infinite Minute' starts with the audio equivalent of a physical flourish! We coin the term “Oka Conundrum”, Manager-kun reminds Jono of someone from a particular popular Japanese RPG series, and we're both low-key pissed about AoT's season extension JUST END IT ALREADY

Alex moderates the discussion surrounding role playing games. We discuss Western and Japanese RPGs. Listen to how we define RPG and which are our favorites!   Time Stamps: (00:00) Intro (01:02) Variety Game Segment: What's the level cap? (10:30) What types of RPGs do we like? (29:55) How do we define a RPG? (34:30) RPG mechanics we enjoy (47:40) Outro   Find us on Twitter: @rxp_podcast Music: Grandmaster Doug

It's been five years since Horizon: Zero Dawn launched, and finally, we have its sequel. Forbidden West has arrived on PS5 and PS4, and it's awesome. We have a lot to say about it, so we dedicate over an hour to talking about Guerrilla's new open-world action-RPG in spoiler-free terms. But of course, we can't ignore the news. Fresh Project Spartacus rumors suggest a three-tiered subscription that will include hundreds of digital games, classic access, and more. Yet, the upcoming day-and-date release of Shadow Warrior 3 on PlayStation Now seems to conflict with potential timing. What gives? After that, we get into rumors about Call of Duty's new release schedule, the unexpected success of the Uncharted film, Electronic Arts' daring move away from the FIFA brand, Street Fighter 6's underwhelming reveal, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Were David Jaffe's recent comments truly unsavory, or just taken out of context? Why doesn't the games press care more about Japanese RPGs? Can a dying studio ever truly recover its lost reputation? Will Colin ever be able to escape the shadowy specter of Sonic the Hedgehog? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for the next installment of New Game+! This is a series where we occasionally revisit a topic from the podcast in more depth for an unedited mini-episode. These episodes run around 45 minutes to an hour. Sometimes our lives get in the way of our recording but we always want to make sure you've got something to enjoy each week! These aren't released on a regular schedule but on an as-needed basis.If there's a topic we've covered before that you'd really like to hear us expand upon, then let us know on the HLTB forums, Discord, or at hltbpodcast@gmail.com.In this episode of NG+, Paula, Ric, and Alex - in the first of a planned series - discuss the genre of JRPGs. As well as outlining what makes a game fit into the genre, each host brings five game recommendations to the table both for first-time players and genre veterans!Music – Ian EdwardGraphic design – M4thew00:00:00 - Intro00:01:41 - Intro Game00:06:23 - Foundational Game00:12:50 - Interesting Takes00:18:13 - Modern Interpretation00:23:56 - A Hidden Gem00:32:29 - What is a JRPG? [A miserable little pile of secrets - Ric]Games Mentioned:RicFinal Fantasy X, Chrono Trigger, Persona 4 Golden/Persona 5 Royal, Shin Megami Tensei IV, 7th Dragon: 2020, The Last Story, The World Ends With YouAlexDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tales of Arise, Lost OdysseyPaulaPokemon [in particular Black/W and X/Y], Shin Megami Tensei IV, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Shin Megami Tensei V, The Cruel King and the Great Hero

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Captain Z and Sean compare Western RPGs to Japanese RPGs, revisit some of the Western RPG classics, and discuss RPGs projected for 2022.

On this episode, Trav and Alex are joined at (26:45) by Dave of the Xygor Gaming YouTube channel. Dave's YouTube history dates back to 2006 and he has tons of bite-sized review content of classic games as well as narrative explorations on many popular franchises. In the intro, Trav and Alex answer a few emails on demo discs, randomizers, and whether Alex has a Nintendo Switch yet or not. What's Alex's excuse now?Find Dave on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/xygor Find Dave on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/xygorgamingFind more of our work at http://www.polymedianetwork.comFind Travis on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/travplaysgamesFind Alex on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/snesdrunkSend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comPlease rate   and review our podcast wherever you listen!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/snesdrunk)

This is Terry Tibke, Creator, Writer, and Sound Editor on the Armageddon Series, with our current story arc: Black Dawn; which is about a planet of feuding dragon tribes and a young dragonrider's journey to discover the secrets to protecting his country. The cast has worked hard for a year and a half, releasing bi-weekly episodes. We're coming up on the last four episodes of the Black Dawn arc! So if you love Lord of the Rings, Japanese RPGs, ninjas, knights, magic, of course dragonriders, and an immersive sound design, we're going to pre-emptively thank you for listening. Transcript can be found at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1457911/episodes/8986979 https://linktr.ee/terrytibke Twitter: @ArmageddonAudio

Lauryn and Nicholas look at the early history of RPGs and role-playing game design to talk about why the distinction between "Western" and "Japanese" RPGs is more fluid than you may think. Also starring: the "golden age" of 80s PC RPG and adventure games.

This week we bring you another East VS West discussion. In this segment we explore the way in which Western RPGs namely American and Japanese RPGs are both similar and different. Whilst both role playing games originated in some form from table top games such as Dungeons & Dragons, they've taken a unique approach to how they tell their stories, what tropes they display and what they expect from the player. Do you have a preference when it comes to RPGS? We'd love to hear from you on our socials. You can find us on the following social media platforms for more. Please leave us a review and rating if you like what you hear! Twitter: @NrdAlternative Instagram: @TheNerdAlternative Reddit: The Nerd Alternative

In this episode Greg and George cover the SNES remakes of Dragon Quest 1, 2, and 3! Only released in Japan, Dragon Quest 1-2 was released on one game pack and Dragon Quest 3 on another. Known in the west as Dragon Warrior, Dragon Quest is one of the three 'holy trilogy' of classic Japanese RPG's along with Final Fantasy and Phantasy Star. We talk about some of the history of the franchise and of these games, what was changed or enhanced in the SNES version, and how it plays compared to the NES originals. If you have any questions, feedback, comments, etc. you can contact us on our FB page or e-mail to the snespodcast@yahoo.com . Thanks as always for listening and for your support!

In this episode Greg and Alesandro are joined by special guest host Andy as we discuss one of the classic and best Japanese RPG's -- Final Fantasy 4. Some of us have played the game since it first came out, and others are playing it for the first time this show. How does the game hold up and why do we love it so much? Tune in to find out! Any comments, questions, suggestions etc. can be sent to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com

This time out the boys tackle one of the most peculiar and interesting stories in the history of the DBZ franchise! Both the 1993 "The Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans" two-part OVA and the 2010 "The Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans" 30 minute special are reviewed, compared and contrasted. What is the history behind this once obscure (to anyone outside of Japan) addendum to a Japanese RPG? How does the updated version improve on the original? Is it worth checking out? The countdown to the end has begun, so get to downloading!

Chris, Wesley and Woodward come together to discuss the divide between Western and Japanese role-playing games.

This week the Insert Credit gang is joined by Dyad creator Shawn McGrath to discuss weapon design, NPC dialogue, and the rigidity of Johnny Wadd.Questions this week:What is the most fun weapon in a video game? (02:18)In an MMO addiction clinic, what would be used as methadone? (08:36)NORBERT LEVEJSIK: Who is the Johnny Wadd of video games? (10:52)Pitch DYAD as a Saturday morning cartoon. (16:58)What studio would you cede control of Kingdom Hearts to: Atlus, Level 5, or Cavia? (21:40)Can we actually see a good Superman game in our lifetime? (29:42)If you were Doctor Robotnik, how would you finally beat Sonic the Hedgehog? (35:54)Rank these from best to worst: Spec Ops The Line, Marble Madness 2, Shank (42:08)What's the best way to make a living in the video game industry? (48:14)What bands and artists would you recommend to people who primarily listen to video game music? (53:10)LIGHTNING ROUND: You have 5 minutes to write as much dialogue as possible for NPCs in a 90s Japanese RPG. (59:50)Edited by Andrew Toups.