The JRPG Pursuit

Why Everyone Disagrees About Zelda-Likes... 01.07.2026 1ч 5мин

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The Biggest Games Still Coming in 2026 24.06.2026 1ч 24мин

The back half of 2026 is stacked with JRPGs, and we're talking about the ones that have caught our attention. Let us know which games you're looking forward to in the comments! Is it Final Fantasy Resonance? Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter? Another Eden Begins? It's gonna be a rough few months, guys...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: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

How Can Final Fantasy Become King of JRPGs Again? 17.06.2026 1ч 3мин

With the upcoming release of Final Fantasy Resonance, the Final Fantasy series is returning to its turn-based roots. But what does that mean for the future of the franchise as a whole? How do you even define what a Final Fantasy IS these days? We break it down on this episode of The JRPG Pursuit!

Ranking Every Female JRPG Protagonist 10.06.2026 1ч 52мин

Leading ladies are greatly underrepresented in JRPGs -- well, in games in general. But we wanted to give props to those female protagonists in games we love. And also the ones we don't love. All of 'em! Check out our rankings, and let us know how you'd arrange them in the comments!

Modern JRPGs That Are Classics in the Making 03.06.2026 1ч 3мин

We all know the classic JRPGs: Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy IX, Xenogears, Dragon Quest VIII. But which games from the more modern era are we going to look back on and consider classic? We handpick a selection of games that we think are going to stand the test of time, whether as full-blown classics or as more niche but just as beloved cult classics on this episode of The JRPG Pursuit!

Falcom Might Be Gaming's Most Underrated Studio 27.05.2026 1ч 10мин

We love Falcom, and hopefully you do, too. But a lot of people barely know they exist. Why is that? We explore the history of this storied developer to try and understand why they're so darn underrated on this week's episode of The JRPG Pursuit!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: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/dallahgames

JRPGs That Made Us Chase That “First Time” Feeling 20.05.2026 1ч 2мин

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These JRPGs Were Ahead of Their Time 13.05.2026 1ч 6мин

Some JRPGs were just too good for the world. At least, for the world they were born into. If they came out nowadays, it might be a very different story. We talk about several JRPGs that were breaking new ground... but unfortunately, we just weren't ready for the renovations they wanted to make to the genre.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: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

Is it Worth Collecting JRPGs in 2026? 06.05.2026 1ч 1мин

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Ranking EVERY Console for JRPG Fans 29.04.2026 1ч 56мин

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Why We Don't Complete JRPGs Anymore 22.04.2026 1ч 3мин

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Digimon Story Time Stranger Spoilercast! 17.04.2026 1ч 27мин

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Our Honest Thoughts on JRPGs in 2026 So Far… 15.04.2026 1ч 22мин

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How Do Some JRPGs Break Into the Mainstream? 08.04.2026 1ч

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No Foolin' - ACTUALLY Underrated JRPGs for You to Consider 01.04.2026 1ч 3мин

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, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

DLSS 5 and the Erasure of Artistic Design 25.03.2026 1ч 1мин

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 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: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

What Is Actually Better About Old-School JRPGs? 18.03.2026 59мин

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Is Anime Holding JRPGs Back? 11.03.2026 1ч 4мин

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 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: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/dallahgames

Why JRPG Nostalgia Hits So Hard 04.03.2026 57мин

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 level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!).Emily:YouTube: @orbalologyX: x.com/orbalologyBluesky: orbalology.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter

Why Every Game Is Either "Peak" or "Garbage" 25.02.2026 1ч 6мин

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 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: instagram.com/orbalologyBranden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegemsBluesky: justthegems.netInstagram: instagram.com/_justthegemsAbdallah: YouTube: @DallahGamesX: x.com/dallahgamesBluesky: dallahgames.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/thegeekyglobetrotter