And we're back for part 2 of the Soulsborne extravaganza! In this half we're talking about bests and worsts in the series as well as drafting a team of video game characters to make it through their very own Soulslike experience! Thank you @Gingy @TheCrawl and @ChamboTV for the incredible episode!...
There aren't many genres as polarizing as the Souls genre. Today we're grabbing our great swords and slaying this Soulsborne beast! And by we, I mean returning guests @TheCrawl @ChamboTV and featured special guest @Gingy ! Make sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss out on Part 2 next week!...
It's time for Part 2 of our incredible episode on the Persona series. This time we'll be covering a lot the 'best ofs' as well as playing a game of "Who's That Persona"! Come join the fun with two of my faves @SpeedyHawk and @KBash ! 👾 Join the RPGaymer Discord community: https://discord.gg/a6CYnz6chS
It's not just the Phantom Thieves stealing our hearts.. Persona is truly one of those Golden Series that has been ReLoaded quite a few times. So come join me in this FEStivity with content creator ROYALty, @KBash and @SpeedyHawk as we tackle this incredible series! 👾 Join the RPGaymer Discord community: https://discord.gg/a6CYnz6chS...
We're back with Part 2 of our episode with Fallout Creator (and all-around amazing human) Tim Cain! In this half of the episode, we're spending a little less time on the personal stuff and a little more on fun gaming-related topics.
We have Tim Cain @CainOnGames with us on a very special episode today! Tim is a renowned game designer, programmer, producer, and project leader. He's the co-founder of Troika Games and is known for his work on Fallout, The Outer Worlds, and The Temple of Elemental Evil among many other titles. In this half of the episode, we're talking all things Tim!
Indie game developers know how to pay homage to some of the classics while still managing to make their games feel unique. Crystal Project may not be new, but if you're looking for a game to scratch that OG Final Fantasy itch, look know further.
And we are back for our discussion on Video Game companions with @SuperRADLemon . In part 2 of the episode, we're covering some of gaming's best and the worst allies and what goes into a successfully crafted party member. Stick around for the end where we draft for an all star lineup of favorites to open their very restaurant!
Our video game experiences would be so boring without our fellow party members livening up the experience. And just like an RPG party, our podcasts are that much better with our incredible guests. Joining our conversation on Companions is incredible essayist and part time assassin: SuperRad!
We're back like the Rainbow Road, baby! Part 2 of our episode discussing all things Super Mario with our special guest, Chambo!
Denim denim denim. Denim denim denim! The Mario episode is finally here, and we have a special treat in store for you today (and we promise it isn't a blue shell). We're joined by everyone's favorite Mario Kaizo streamer: none other than Chambo!
As we discussed in part one of our episode, Turn Based Battles are here to stay! Come listen to which games had us wanting more and which games we kicked to the curb as we reminisce with @SuperDerek about some of the classics. Also, stick around for another game of 'Poorly Described', this time focused on RPGs!
Though the lines of defining RPGs become more blurred each year, one subset (and potentially the originator) of the RPG will always have a special place in our hearts. Turn-Based Battles have been a part of many a gaming nerd's lives since the dawn of console gaming. Come join the fun as we discuss the importance of TBBs across the ages as we're joined by world-class RPG expert @SuperDerek !...
And we're back for part 2 of our episode on Cozy Games! Though most identify cozy games as farming or life sims, there are actually several different aspects one can look at in order to determine if a game is cozy or not. And who better to explain that than our favorite Queen of Cozy herself, @Eeowna !
Grab your axes and watering cans! It's time to talk about all things cozy. If you're like me, you probably haven't got this far in life without a cozy game or two to get you through some of the harder days. But not all cozy games need to be life or farming sims, right? Joining our episode on one of the most inclusive genres in gaming is the queen of cozy herself, @Eeowna ! 👾 Join the RPGaymer Discord community: https://discord.gg/a6CYnz6chS...
And we're back for Part 2 of our episode on the Wild Arms series! Today we'll be focusing on the series highlights and low points as well as ranking the series from worst to best. I also managed to pit @davidvinc and @GamingBroductions against each other in a winner-takes-all trivia showdown!
Wild Arms may not seem like it would work on paper (fusing a JRPG with a Western American setting), but if you ask any millennial nerd about one of their favorite PS1/2 JRPG series, it usually lauded for it's incredible setting and world building. Grab your cowboy hats and your six shooters because today @davidvinc and @GamingBroductions are joining the discussion on this incredible series. 👾 Join the RPGaymer Discord community: https://discord.gg/a6CYnz6chS Etsy: https://etsy.com/shop/RPGa...
Welcome back to part two of our episode on Water Levels. In this half of the episode we take some time to talk about how much we appreciate water in real life compared to how water levels tend to screw us over in some of our favorite (and least favorite) games. Stick around for the final part of the episode were we do another round of Would You Rather: Water Levels Edition. Also, don't forget to give our favorite scholar @ProfessorBopper a follow!
We always like to see diversity in level design, right? Whether it's the a beautiful seaside area like Gondolia in DQXI or the dreaded Chemical Plant Zone in Sonic 2, Water Levels can be very divisive. Joining the conversation today is everyone's favorite gaming philosopher, Professor Bopper!
And we're back for part 2 of our discussion on one of the greatest handheld systems of all time. Joined by honorary guest @KBash (who basically has a PHD in the GBA), we're talking big love and appreciation for this little system. Is the Game Boy Advance the best version of Game Boy? Is is the best handheld system of all time?? 👾 Join the RPGaymer Discord community: https://discord.gg/a6CYnz6chS...
RPGaymer has returned for season 4 and what better way to kick off a new season than with a deep dive into one of the greatest handheld systems of all time—the Game Boy Advance! Joined by honorary guest @KBash (who basically has a Ph.D. in the GBA), we're talking big love and appreciation for this little system.
This year marks Earthbound's 30th birthday! Celebrate with us as we discuss what made this game a one-of-a-kind experience with our newest cohost, Zac! Also, be sure to check out our video on whether Earthbound is still worth playing today: https://youtu.be/wrU81DGdHOc?si=LS6WP-ZAq1alp2mo
The DS duo of the Fire Emblem series are quite the contentious pairing. Not only did they suffer as lackluster retellings of the beginning of the series, but only one of them was released globally. However, these games do have some redeeming qualities and are a relatively fun, if not overly simple, way to experience the series' origins. We made sure to kill off everyone else so that way we could recruit Professor Bopper and ActualLizard to talk about the highs and lows of Fire Emblem: Shadow...
Fire Emblem Awakening is often dubbed the savior of Fire Emblem series as things weren't looking good for one of our favorite tactics games. For better or worse, Fire Emblem Awakening introduced a lot of interesting new mechanics, like the pair-up system, while also reacquainting the series with offspring units. It's also known for its unbalanced gameplay that usually leads to playthroughs with only a handful of characters. Come hear our thoughts on the 3DS's first Fire Emblem entry!...
If you're a Westerner, it's very likely that you hadn't heard of the Fire Emblem series until the mid-2000s when Fire Emblem 7 was released outside of Japan. Though it was packaged as just 'Fire Emblem,' many were surprised to find that not only was it not the first title in the series but it was actually a prequel to its much more difficult sibling, FE6. Pull up a seat and listen as RPGaymer, ActualLizard, and Mekkah talk about why this game was the first released in the West and what made this...
It's Fates time, my dudes. And it's about to get real ugly. Fire Emblem: Fates is a pretty polarizing entry. In some aspects, it's a mechanically sound, highly engaging game while still managing to be a mess of a plot. In order to tackle such a chaotic game, it's time to bring in a little bit of chaotic energy. Anyone else ready for the Professor Bopper + SpeedyHawk Dual Strike?
It's time for us to continue our run-through on the Fire Emblem series and this time we're hitting two games in one. Path of Radiance is coveted as one of the best (if not the best) Fire Emblem and it super sucks that it's system-locked (looking at you Intelligent Systems). It's hard to pin down a singular reason as to why this game was so successful (deep characters, rich lore, and a lot of unique systems). Thankfully, ActualLizard and Professor Bopper are back again to help tag...
Fire Emblem Sacred Stones is the worst Fire Emblem in the series......said no one ever. All jokes aside, Sacred Stones is an incredible entry and often hits the top of most of Emblemer's Top 3 lists. What is it about this entry that makes it so appealing? Is it Eirika and Ephraim's diverging paths? The split promotion choices? Or just the fun, ol' GBA animations? In order to tackle this iconic game, Patrick is teaming up with the incredible Professor Bopper (again) and ActualLizard (...
Season 3 might be over but that doesn’t mean we’re going to stop talking about your favorite games! One of the most gracious groups of content creators I’ve had the opportunity to work with is hands down the Fire Emblem community. In season 2, we blazed through the entire Fire Emblem series, but now is the perfect time to tackle each game individually! Fire Emblem Engage might be the most recent title but it does a lot of things right. I couldn’t possibly tackle this game myself, so thankfully, ...
It’s been a long time coming but we’ve finally reached the season 3 finale of RPGaymer. What better way to close out the season than to talk about America’s favorite pastime: RPG Mini Games. From Blitzball to Gwent, mini games have been a staple in the foundation of good gaming experiences. Sometimes you just need to take a breather from saving the world to catch a fish or race some chocobos… and maybe win an ultimate weapon while you’re at it.
