
The Best of the Best JRPGs in 2025, and What's to Come in 2026!
31/12/2025 | 1h 34 mins.
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 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/dallahgamestiktok: tiktok.com/dallah_games

Are Hardware Costs and A.I. Killing JRPGs?
24/12/2025 | 1h 17 mins.
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 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

Our Biggest JRPG Blindspots
17/12/2025 | 59 mins.
There are so many amazing JRPGs, it's not crazy to imagine that even super fans are going to have some significant blindspots in the genre. These are some of ours -- let us know yours in the comments!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

Are JRPGs Really THAT Niche? (Video Version)
10/12/2025 | 57 mins.
JRPGs are fantastic, I'm sure you'll agree. But if that's the case, then why are they so overlooked by the mainstream? With The Game Awards happening this week, we wanted to talk about why our favorite genre seems to be ignored by the media when it comes to award season. If the awards really are just a popularity contest, then why aren't JRPGs more popular?

Are JRPGs Really THAT Niche?
10/12/2025 | 42 mins.
JRPGs are fantastic, I'm sure you'll agree. But if that's the case, then why are they so overlooked by the mainstream? With The Game Awards happening this week, we wanted to talk about why our favorite genre seems to be ignored by the media when it comes to award season. If the awards really are just a popularity contest, then why aren't JRPGs more popular?



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