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The JRPG Pursuit

The JRPG Pursuit

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jrpg-pursuit/subscribe Abdallah, Branden, and Emily are JRPG enthusiasts and collectors, and each week they tackle new topics that surround their -- and maybe your -- favorite video game genre. From Final Fantasy to Fire Emblem, Atelier to Xenoblade, The JRPG Pursuit brings you fresh new discussions on topics you care about.

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01:03:09

Why We Don't Complete JRPGs Anymore

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/04/22

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:27:52

Digimon Story Time Stranger Spoilercast!

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/04/17

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:22:23

The JRPGs of Q1 2026, Plus Branden's PAX East Report!

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/04/15

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:00:05

How Do Some JRPGs Break Into the Mainstream?

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/04/08

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:03:26

No Foolin' - ACTUALLY Underrated JRPGs for You to...

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/04/01

You've seen the same games on Underrated JRPG lists for years. We're trying to change it up and giving you ACTUALLY underrated games you haven't seen a million times already!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level,

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01:01:43

DLSS 5 and the Erasure of Artistic Design

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/03/25

A.I. is threatening a lot of jobs, but one area that it seems most baffling is in the arts. Is the goal to have A.I. do all the creative work for us so we can all just do menial labor forever? But anyway, we talk a bit about the DLSS 5 controversy and discuss the importance of art design, especially in aesthetic-heavy games like JRPGs.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider

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00:59:26

What Is Actually Better About Old-School JRPGs?

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/03/18

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:04:11

Is Anime Holding JRPGs Back?

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/03/11

Anime and JRPGs have gone together like peanut butter and jelly for a long time now. But has it always been the case? And is it possible that some people's distaste for anime is having a negative impact on JRPGs in the West? Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with

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00:57:49

Why JRPG Nostalgia Hits So Hard

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/03/04

With the announcement of the new generation of Pokemon games, JRPG fans' nostalgia is going into overload - but what is it about this genre that makes us so nostalgic to begin with? Join this channel on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer

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01:06:03

Why Every Game Is Either "Peak" or "Garbage"

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/02/25

In modern video game discourse, there's peak, and there's trash. There's no in-between. We break down why this mentality is damaging both to the financial side of the games industry, as well as its creative soul.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded

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02:10:48

Trails Beyond the Horizon Spoilercast

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/02/23

We're diving deep into Trails Beyond the Horizon, and we aren't pulling any punches. Nothing is off limits in this in-depth discussion about the latest game in the Trails series, and we're joined by special guests Cam from Party Chat and Mags from Level Up Legacy!

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01:04:30

Why Younger Players Aren’t Connecting With JRPGs

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/02/18

In this episode, we dig into a growing concern around the future of the genre: why younger players aren’t connecting with JRPGs the way older generations did. 🎮💭We break down a recent article from Automaton Media that explores how long development cycles in modern JRPGs are impacting player attachment, especially in Japan. When many of us were growing up, new JRPG entries arrived every year or two. Now, it’s common to wait six to seven years between releases, which makes it harder for younger

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01:30:44

Ranking Every Trails Game!

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/02/11

Join this channel on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:06:52

Censorship in Video Games

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/02/04

Censorship sucks. Why does it happen, and what is the alternative? We dive into this controversy and try to provide a more nuanced take than you tend to find on the internet. Let us know what you think in the comments as well!Join this channel on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with

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01:08:14

Creating a Backlog Battle Plan in a Year of New Releases

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/01/28

What does 2026 have in store for JRPG fans? Right now, it looks a LITTLE light, despite a small handful of heavy-hitters we're expecting before year end. But does that mean we're finally going to have all the time in the world to tackle our backlogs? We make some 2026 predictions and strategize about how to catch up on all the games we want to play.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're

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01:05:26

SHUNNED: The Stigma Around Video Games

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/01/21

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:09:38

Diving Deep Into the World of Tales (of)!

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/01/14

The Tales of series has been a part of the JRPG landscape for something like 30 years, and it's high time we talked about it at length!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional

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01:04:39

What's Happening to Retro & Modern JRPG Collecting in...

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2026/01/07

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram:

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01:34:08

The Best of the Best JRPGs in 2025, and What's to...

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2025/12/31

The year is coming to an end... Let's get into the best games of the year, and look ahead to the best to come!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every

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01:17:27

Are Hardware Costs and A.I. Killing JRPGs?

The JRPG Pursuit ·

2025/12/24

Costs are going up-up-up, and that has a direct impact to our hobby. How will A.I. and higher-priced hardware affect us going forward?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTJt-FyBOA8921t0XeB6hQ/joinA podcast for all things JRPG!If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of

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