The REAL RPG Years: A JRPG Podcast

RPG YEARS

The RPG Years is your weekly show covering all things video role-playing games (RPGs), both past and present. From Dungeon Explorer to the Final Fantasy VII Remake, all RPG video games are fair game. Each week, we discuss current news in the video game world and do a deep dive on an RPG-related topic. We also have our famous RPG Club! A book club for JRPG video games! Meanwhile, our hosts do periodic reviews on games from the "Golden Years", which includes games from the 4th, 5th, and 6th generation of video games.

  1. RPG Years 142 - Final Fantasy Legend 2 Review

    6d ago

    RPG Years 142 - Final Fantasy Legend 2 Review

    This week, Bill and Frost review another Saga game: it's time for the Final Fantasy Legend II review. The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE! NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5thJoin us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Bluesky: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: Link to the master list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    2h 5m
  2. Jun 1

    RPG Years 141 - Legend of Legaia Segments 2 and 3 (Complete the Fire Cave)

    This week, our Bill and Frost take a look at the next two segments of their Legend of Legaia playthrough: covering the Sebucus islands. The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE! The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5thJoin us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Bluesky: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: Link to the master list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    1h 31m
  3. RPG Years 140 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (Finale)

    May 25

    RPG Years 140 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (Finale)

    This week, our lads complete their RPG club coverage for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Did the ending live up to their expectations? and how many more hours did Frost play than Bill? Plus, Frost hates "break damage limit" The current RPGClub Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE! Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend II is DONE! The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5thJoin us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Bluesky: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: Link to the master list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    1h 53m
  4. May 18

    RPG Years 139 - Legend of Legaia (segment 1)

    This week, Bill and Frost cover the opening segment of their playthrough of Legend of Legaia! We meet Vaan, Noa, and Gala who have to complete their focus or be turned into crystal forever or something? "It's not a question of can or can't. There are some things in life you just do." - King Drake (probably) (Does anybody read these things?) The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is DONE! Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend II is DONE! The current List game is Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5thJoin us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Bluesky: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: Link to the master list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    1h 17m
  5. RPG Years 138 -  Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 4 - The End of Act 2)

    May 6

    RPG Years 138 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 4 - The End of Act 2)

    This week, Bill and Frost discuss the spectacular twist at the end of ACT 2 in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Plus Kalso25 has an update on the new FFXIV patch and upcoming expansion! And, new characters have been added to Dissidia Duellem The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend II is DONE! The next List game will be Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5thJoin us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Bluesky: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: Link to the master list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    1h 52m
  6. RPG Years 137 - Trails in the Sky: First Chapter Review (part 2)

    Apr 27

    RPG Years 137 - Trails in the Sky: First Chapter Review (part 2)

    This week, Bill and Frost finally complete their review of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter! What did they think of the story, the gameplay, and the music? Where will this classic rank on our list of top RPGs?? The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend II is DONE! The next List game will be Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5thJoin us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Bluesky: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: Link to the master list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    3h 3m
  7. Apr 20

    RPG Years 136 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 3 - Old Lumiere)

    This week, Frost is back to cover our third segment of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The horrible truth about Verso has been revealed! and Bill finally meet someone who is obsessed with feet as much as he is! The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend II is DONE! The next List game will be Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5thJoin us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Tweets and Skeets: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: Link to the master list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    1h 26m
  8. RPG YEARS 135 - Crystal Warriors Review

    Apr 17

    RPG YEARS 135 - Crystal Warriors Review

    This week, Bill and Mike take you back in time... to a time land and gaming forgot. Its time to review our first Game Gear game! get out your Gear cables for some SRPG action. Its the Crystal Warriors review!!! The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March 9thComplete Act 1 by March 23rdComplete Old Lumiere by April 6thComplete Act 2 by April 20thFinish the Reacher by May 4thFinish the game by May 18thFinal Fantasy Legend II is DONE! The next List game will be Legend of Legaia!! Join the discord and play along! Complete West Voz Forest - April 12thComplete Jeremi - April 26thComplete the Fire Cave - May 10thReach Sol Tower - May 24thComplete the Floating Castle - June 7thComplete Absolute Fortress - June 21stBeat the game - July 5th Join us on our Discord server! ⁠⁠discord.gg/3WPBgur⁠⁠ Please support the show at ⁠⁠patreon.com/rpgyears⁠⁠ Send a Carrier Pigeon or Whatever: Twitter: ⁠⁠@RPGYEARS⁠⁠ Tweets and Skeets: Frost: ⁠⁠@TheFrostSpot⁠⁠, Bill: ⁠⁠@Metunnica⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠rpgafteryears@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out our merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/RPGAfterYears/explore⁠⁠ We Can Make This Work Probably Network: This podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste! ⁠⁠ProbablyWork.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ @ProbablyWorkEmail: ⁠⁠ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Master list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CgtJfptz1S3Da2HUsJDK86SfAIPMGA-Rmi4YZUpTGw/edit?usp=sharing Patreon.com/rpgyears

    1h 33m

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The RPG Years is your weekly show covering all things video role-playing games (RPGs), both past and present. From Dungeon Explorer to the Final Fantasy VII Remake, all RPG video games are fair game. Each week, we discuss current news in the video game world and do a deep dive on an RPG-related topic. We also have our famous RPG Club! A book club for JRPG video games! Meanwhile, our hosts do periodic reviews on games from the "Golden Years", which includes games from the 4th, 5th, and 6th generation of video games.