Party Chat: A JRPG Podcast

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss the leak of Persona Remake gameplay. Cameron gives thoughts on Phantom Blade Zero and Village in the Shade. Kevin talks Final Fantasy Resonance. For Topic of the Show we talk about the stagger system in Final Fantasy and whether it has it been overutilized over the years. Check out the Village in the Shade Collector's Edition here! https://store.nisamerica.com/products/village-in-the-shade-limited-edition Timestamps! 0:00 Intro - Stray Cats and Wild Bears 7:38 Side Tangent - Avatar Seven Havens 21:32 Persona 1 Remake leaked??? 33:23 Nagoshi Studio official closed down 36:45 New Resonance of Fate Remaster 40:42 Pokemon Unite is Gone 41:30 Death Stranding Anime 44:05 The Rest of the News 47:46 Cam's Been Playing Phantom Blade Zero 1:07:57 More Final Fantasy Resonance Thoughts 1:14:44 Cam's Been Playing Village in the Shade 1:19:12 Topic of the Show - Is it time to say goodbye to Stagger?

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9 Cam and Kevin go over a small news week. Kevin gives his final thoughts on Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. For Topic of the Show we predict the 6 games that will be nominated at The Games Awards in the coming weeks. Time stamps! 0:00 Intro 18:41 Sucker Punch Layoffs 20:25 Hope for Arkane Lyon 21:30 The Rest of the News 26:46 Kevin’s Final Thoughts on Castlevania Belmont’s Curse 34:55 Cam shares FF Resonance Thoughts 39:18 GOTY Predictions at the TGAs

Cam and Kevin discuss the newly announced expansion pass for Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave. Cam gives impressions on Anomalith from Furyu and Kevin has impressions on Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. For Topic of the Show we unpack Kinda Funny's Top 100 Games of all Time.

Cam and Kevin theory craft what game Charlie Cox is working on with SEGA. Cameron reviews Valor Mortis and for Topic of the Show we carve into stone our Mt. Rushmore of JRPG antagonists. Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Timestamps:0:00 Intro17:17 Charlie Cox Teases Sega Role21:56 Crimson Deserts Sales vs Reviews 6 months later28:46 Hamaguchi on Potential Xenogears Remake33:20 Sakura Wars Anniversary news35:20 Sonic Racing Crossworlds DLC40:24 The Rest of the News44:29 Cam's Thoughts on Valor Mortis58:11 Cam is loving 007 First Light1:02:15 Kevin's continued Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave Thoughts1:16:04 Topic of the Show - JRPG Villain Mount Rushmore

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss the potential of a Tokyo Mirage Sessions sequel after Nintendo renewed the trademark. Cam gives impressions of Qliphah in Providence's Shadow. Kevin previews Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. For Topic of the Show we go over the 2027 release schedule and get a temperature check on what games have us excited.

Cam and Kevin go over the latest round of Xbox layoffs. Kevin gives updated thoughts on Fire Emblem. Cam gives impressions for Dragon Quest XI and the Crossbell Duology for Switch 2. For Topic of the Show we discuss some of our favorite battle systems in the genre. Time stamps! 0:00 Intro 14:02 Continued Xbox Cuts 23:04 Ignisphere Announced 25:35 Ace Attorney Dual Destinies VR 28:33 Monster Hunter Outlanders Release Date 29:59 The Rest of the News 33:10 Kevin’s Still Playing Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave 35:46 Early Silent Hill Townfall thoughts 40:12 Cam checked out DQXII and Trails from Zero/to Azure on Switch 2 44:53 Our favorite Battle Systems

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss all the news coming out of Tokyo Game Show. Kevin gives impressions on Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave and upcoming Capcom Titles. For Topic of the Show we discuss whether games with slow burns but potentially big payoffs are worth the grind and whether the payoff excuses the arduous trip to get there.Timestamps:0:00 Intro11:45 Lufia 1+2 Remaster14:53 Physint Casting21:48 Neowiz publishing Legend of Heroes III26:21 More TGS News46:17 Kevin played a bunch of upcoming Capcom Games51:52 Kevin’s been playing Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave1:18:55 Slow Burn Games - Can a good ending make up for a terrible start

Cameron has rolled credits on Nocturne, a new indie JRPG with combat inspired by Guitar Hero and Rockband. A sci-fi adventure in a digital afterlife where two kids go on a journey that leads to major revelations that affect the world as they know it.

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron has played 30 hours of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and reviews his experience so far on what new players can expect from the game and how it represents what makes the series so special.

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss Kojima's fallout with PlayStation, his PHYSINT project, and his jump to Xbox. Cam gives impressions on Torneko's Mystery Dungeon. For Topic of the Show we go over everything announced at last week's Zelda and Nintendo Direct. 0:00 - Intro 8:55 - Physint now published by Xbox 22:33 - The Achievement leak 29:37 - Level-5 Showcase 40:44 - The Rest of the News 42:43 - Kevin’s been playing Onimusha, Dragon Quest Monsters, and Zero Company 48:21 - Cam’s been playing Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon 55:50 - Nintendo Direct Thoughts

Cameron and friend of the show Branden Johnson sits down with Final Fantasy Resonance's Director and Producer Hiroto Furuya and Keisuke Nakashima on about the elements brought to the entry, the vision system, and using a mobile narrative frame to create a brand new experience.

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin have both gotten the chance to play Final Fantasy Revelation and share their thoughts on the updated combat system, open world exploration, and the sheer overwhelming number of things you can do. Also featuring thoughts from The JRPG Pursuit and the Level Up Legacy Podcast!

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9 Cam and Kevin go over the big news from last week's State of Play. Kevin gives his thoughts on Onimusha Way of the Sword. Cam shares impressions on Village in the Shade. We go over our updated thoughts on Persona 4 Revival and Final Fantasy Resonance after Cam getting to play it at PAX. For Topic of the Show we go over what we can possibly see at this week's Nintendo Direct. Timestamps! 0:00 Intro 9:22 FF7 Revelation Release Date, Editions, and Story DLC 18:47 FF Resonance Demo 19:23 Fate/EXTRA Record Revealed 21:55 Rev:Noir and Rhapsody in Scarlet 26:10 Upcoming Level-5 Presentation 26:44 The Rest of the News 33:05 Cam Played Village in the Shade 37:06 Kevin’s been playing Onimusha 44:02 Cam played Persona 4 Revival 47:52 We Played the FF Resonance Demo 59:42 Topic of the Show - Nintendo Direct Predictions

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron got to play the first hour of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World and shares his early game thoughts.

Kevin got the chance to go hands-on with Final Fantasy Resonance and shares his thoughts on the various combat systems, how equipping visions work, and this games new spin on Summons.

Cam and Kevin are joined this week by Final Fantasy XV extraordinaire ProfNoctis. We discuss new details regarding Kingdom Hearts IV, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and Terranigma. Cam surprises with a game. For topic of the show we discuss Final Fantasy XV. The ups, downs, and how the story it tells connects to religion and philosophy. Time Stamps! 0:00 Intro 3:05 Guest Quiz 22:32 New Comments on Kingdom Hearts IV 25:20 Advent Children and Dirge of Cerberus in Revelation 33:59 New Terranigma Details 35:45 What Wade’s Been Playing 38:12 Mystery Draft Game 51:08 Religion and Philosphy in FF XV

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9 Cam and Kevin discuss Xbox's new disc to digital feature as well as the big news coming out of Gamescom. Cam gives impressions on the Switch port of Small Saga. Kevin got to go to the SEGA Summer Showcase and got to hands on with Persona 4 Revival, Stranger Than Heaven and Crazy Taxi World Tour. Charity Link: https://donate.wck.org/campaign/836831/donate Time stamps!0:00 Intro 9:04 Xbox announces Disc to Digital program 14:42 Terranigma Port Announced 20:04 Mihoyo Reveals Nodus Fall 27:55 Crimson Desert Enhanced Announced 33:23 Rune Factory 6 Revealed 36:26 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Update 43:36 The Rest of the News 50:35 Cam got a demo code for Canvas City 52:00 Cam’s been playing Small Saga 56:48 Topic of the Show - Sega Summer Showcase

Thanks to Capcom Kevin got the chance to play Mega Man Dual Override! Here's what he thinks of the new expanded approach to the series stage design, new loadout options, and the game's namesake override feature.

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9A huge weekend for Kingdom Hearts fans as we get confirmation that Coco is coming to Kingdom Hearts IV. A Kingdom Hearts anime series is in the works. Pokémon Bank is closing down and for what we've been playing Cameron gives updated thoughts on Legend of Dragoon and Final Fantasy III.

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin go over everything announced during last week's Fire Emblem Direct. Kevin gives his thoughts on Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls and Cam hits a wall in The Legend of Dragoon