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This week we rank Long JRPGs that we feel are well worth your time! Do you like super long JRPGs but are worried they won't be worth it in the long run? Well we've got you covered in this one. Be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorite Long JRPGs are!

We go over the Nintendo Direct and the Xbox Showcase in this week's episode. We talk about Persona 6, Persona 4 Revival, Kingdom Hearts, Xenoblade and everything else that was announced. Be sure to let us know in the comments below what your favorite announcements were!

This week we talk about all of the Summer Showcase highlights but most importantly, the reveal of Final Fantasy VII Revelation! This is the final chapter in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy and something we have been waiting a long time to see. We also talk about Dragon Quest day and the State of Play.

This week we cover all of the Summer Showcases. From SGF to Dragon Quest day, we talk about it all and give our predictions on what we'd like to see most. Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see.

This week we invite Taylor from the Gaming Shelf on to talk about Indie Quest! This is the JRPG Indie Showcase that began last year and is taking the world by storm! Make sure to let us know in the comments what games you're looking forward to seeing!

We have crafted the best JRPG of all time! This week we use our experience and love for the genre to create the best JRPG. We go through things like story, characters and music to highlight what makes each element so great.

The Nintendo Switch 2 JRPG Port Bonanza is here and it is starting to feel like a second home for JRPGs… and honestly, we didn’t expect it to ramp up this quickly.In this episode, we sit down and talk through the wave of JRPG ports landing on the platform. What’s worth your time, what surprised us, and which ones might not hit the same depending on how you like to play.

Some of these are games we already know really well, so it’s been interesting seeing how they hold up in a new format. Others f...

This week we get into JRPG length. What JRPGs really take advantage of their long run time and could they be shortened a bit? We dive in and answer members questions and another fun round of Bonus XP!

This week Mags returns from Japan and we put together a top 10 list of upcoming JRPGs for 2026! Be sure to let us know what games you are most excited for.

This week Mags and Slam cover all of the Trails series focusing on each arc. We go over what each of them does best, our favorite characters and honestly we just ramble on gushing about how much we adore this series. Unfortunately Brandon couldn't make it so Lamp Brandon is filling in.

This week you're in for a treat. We are ranking every fast food restaurant. This was a fun and challenging list to make so we hope you enjoy it. Please don't hesitate to let us know in the comments what your favorite restaurants are and if we got this right or wrong!

We bring you the official Level Up Legacy Pax East Episode. We talk about everything Pax East. From games we played to experiences we had, we give you the full breakdown of our Pax East experience.

In this episode we go over everything we bought at PAX East 2026! We had a great time and we all probably spent too much money but we got some really cool things and we have some really great stories to tell!

This week we talk about spinoffs. Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories and Persona 5 Strikers all give the main series an expanded opportunity to reach new players with new gameplay styles and we want to highlight what makes a good spinoff! We also rank 10 of the best JRPG spinoffs out there.

This week we rank all of the greatest JRPGs for beginners! If you are new to the genre and you're looking for JRPGs to play then this is the list for you. The games you see here are sure to introduce you to the best of what the genre has to offer and should give you a ton to play. Be sure to let us know in the comments below, which JRPGs you think would be great for beginners.

This week we dive into the Monster Taming genre of games and talk about our favorite games that are not Pokemon. We touch on what makes Pokemon great and what other games do different that makes them special! Be sure to let us know what some of your favorites are in the comments!

This week we talk about everything Pokémon! Pombon, Winds and Waves, Gale of Darkness and much much more. What a great time to be a Pokemon fan!

In this week's episode we do an extremely long AMA and dive really deep into each and every question that our community submitted. Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and helped us grow. We are so thankful for you all.

The February State of Play for PlayStation was WILD and it was jam packed full of announcements. Did the State of Play deliver? We each give it a grade and go over every single reveal.

This week we grade the first Nintendo Direct of 2026. There were a ton of JRPGs and ports of games that we've wanted to see on Nintendo Switch 2 for a long time but there were also a few surprises that we didn't expect. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the February Nintendo Direct in the comments below!

In this week's episode we dive into everything Nintendo for the year. Nintendo is expected to have a Partner Direct this week so we go through some predictions as well as what we think could be coming throughout the year for the Nintendo Switch 2. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our membership updates. We have a lot in store for our most dedicated fans. We appreciate you!

This week we talk about Persona and the 30th anniversary celebration. There's 3 coming soon slots on the website that hint at games or big announcements coming. What could they be? Let's talk about it!

This week Lamp Brandon joins in place of Retro Brandon to talk Trails with Mags and Slam. Why is the series special and what makes it something we recommend to everyone?

The Nintendo 3DS has been the talk of the town recently so we dive into why we think this is the last great handheld system! What is the massive appeal? Why is it making a return to headlines? Find out in this weeks episode.

This week the crew talks about JRPGs in 2026 to look forward to. We are super excited for all the games coming and there are even more unannounced games that I'm sure are right around the corner. Let us know in the comments what your excited for!

This week we all get together and discuss our favorite games of the year. We actually rank our top 5 with Taylor from The Gaming Shelf. Be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorite games of the year are!

We thought it would be fun to go through each of the categories and predict the winners for the 2025 Game Awards.

This week we talk about why IGN's Top 100 Nintendo Games list is such an insanely weird list.

This week we celebrate thanksgiving with games we are thankful for. First we have our preshow for all members, we hope you enjoy!

As we head into the holiday season and everyone is preparing their gift list, we have the perfect video for you. We go over everything you need to know before doing all your shopping this year. Let us know in the comments what you'll be buying.

This week the crew talks about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. This is the full spoilercast you've all been waiting for.

This week we celebrate our first milestone of 500 subscribers. We gathered a ton of your questions and answer them here. This was a great time, and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you all!

This week we go through and rank every mainline Pokemon game. Pokemon Legends Z-A is on its way and we wanted to celebrate by taking a trip down memory lane. Let us know your favorite Pokemon games in the comments below!

This week we invite our friends at The JRPG Pursuit on to talk about JRPGs that we think deserve more love! This episode is a ton of fun and it was great to get everyone together. Please let us know in the comments below what games you think deserve more attention!

This week we talk about Remakes! Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is out and it's incredible so it got us thinking, with all the JRPG remakes we've been getting, what makes for a the best experience. Also what games would we like to see get the remake treatment? Let us know in the comments what games you'd like to see remade.

This week we invite Stealth40k on to talk about the September 2025 Nintendo Direct. We run through the entire list of games but we really focus on the best of the best Fire Emblem and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

This week we discuss Pax West and our favorite JRPG soundtracks. Moogle Mags finished Expedition 33 and we spend the second half discussing the game and our thoughts on it. Let us know your thoughts on the greatest story ever told.

This week Taylor from The Gaming Shelf joins us to discuss JRPGs that we think are overrated. There's a lot of great games out there, and I think we all can agree that there are games out there that just didn't land with us personally. Take it easy on us because this one gets a little heated.

This week Moogle Mags, Slam Zangel and Burlap Brandon get together to takl about the best heroes in JRPGs. We love great stories like Unicorn Overlord (Greatest story ever told) and we especially like it when they have incredible characters, like the one's mentioned in this episode.

This week we talk about all of the JRPGs we still have coming this year. There's a ton to look forward to and we had a blast talking about all of them. Let us know in the comments what you are looking forward to!