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RPGamer’s weekly podcast looks at the latest happenings in the world of Role Playing Games. From video to pen and paper, all is fair game as we go through the week’s news, latest releases, and reviews to keep you up to date on the best gaming genre out there.

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RPG Cast – Episode 817: “The Life and Suffering of Dave the Cat Game”
Yesterday at 8:38 PM

Chris promotes Andi to COOOHAFOR. Kelley answers a call from the void. It says, "meow." Robert is the protagonist of the drywall eating simulator. Qapla'

Question of the Week
How do you feel about $80 games?

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RPG Cast – Episode 816: “Summer Games Infestation”
06/13/2026

Chris reminds us that we don't Sora 'bout Bruno. Kelley buys a privacy screen for the litterbox. Robert tells us about the game From those guys who made the one Software. RIP our wallets this September.

Question of the Week
Do you want them to make a 3D-2D remake of the first six Final Fantasy games?

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RPG Cast – Episode 815: “Geoff Keighley’s Nice Sneaks”
06/06/2026

Chris puts together a team of R2D2 to dominate the universe. Robert finally meets the cat girl; life is good. And Kelley reveals Red XIII's favorite food -- Lasagna!

Question of the Week
What was your favourite "Not E3" announcement?

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RPG Cast – Episode 814: “Pineapple-Kun”
05/30/2026

Kelley makes Bubsy do the butt wiggle. Josh has nothing to show, but shows us anyway. Chris still can't believe Moonchild was the mom's name. Everyone go get some milk.

Question of the Week
How would you remake DQ IX?

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RPG Cast – Episode 813: “Potato Rig”
05/23/2026

Chris pines for a slot machine that makes Diablo loot sounds. Kelley goes back in time to make Sega of America and Sega of Japan wear "Get Along" shirts. Robert pledges his laifu for waifu.

Question of the Week
What was your first 3D platformer game?

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RPG Cast – Episode 812: “Romancing Quark”
05/10/2026

Sam advocates for RPGamer Family Feud Night, Matt gets a second Switch 2 to preserve his marriage. Chris has an unexpected rivalry with his nephew. Kelley is bedazzling a gargantuan Bahamut. Andi has chosen a side in the Cthulhu versus Unicorn feud, and will be ever so sparkly in his new horn.

Question of the Week
Are you going to see the Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter movies?

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RPG Cast – Episode 811: “Evercold Slushie”
05/02/2026

Chris thinks the PS5 needs therapy. Can Josh interest you in a retro-game investment fund? Kelley really knows her sexy voices. None of us want the colon tribute.

Question of the Week
What is the game that you're not allowed to go back to?

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RPG Cast – Episode 810: “Steampunk Ys Metroidvania”
04/26/2026

Kelley is here to introduce the new Home Maintenance 'Cast. Matt is finally freed from the drudgery of the Atelier gauntlet, but is now avoiding all the games... because they're SaGa. Andi is enjoying the bonus bleeps from Chris across the room. Oh, and there's another person we can't give a boat to.

Question of the Week
Is this the expansion that gets you into (or returning to) FF14?

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RPG Cast – Episode 809: “Trails Mix to Heaven”
04/18/2026

Chris is still going, "Moo, Moo!" as a Cow. Johnathan states we should not vote for people who don't like Suikoden II. Robert is nun-chucking his friend with Wii U controllers. And Ryan runs Fast.

Question of the Week
What do you prefer, remakes, remasters, or re-imaginings?

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RPG Cast – Episode 808: “Crafting Makes Me Feel Good”
04/11/2026

Chris kicks Tidus into the ocean. Kelley is looking forward to taming an army of cats. Robert lauds the efforts of the 2D Waifu union. And Ryan is practicing his Smash freeze cheese.

Question of the Week
What are your top 5 RPGs?

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RPG Cast – Episode 807: “Insider Kemco Boredroom Discussions”
04/05/2026

Matt survived the farming wars with help from time-traveling bipedal dinosaurs. Ryan has been assigned a new piddle patch; he lives here now! Kelley realizes, to her horror, she has become the Tom Nook of Pokémon. Andi needs to go help his cat find her emotional support plushie.

Question of the Week
What RPG OR RPG series would you turn into a book (litrpg or otherwise)?

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RPG Cast – Episode 806: “Save Scummed For The Cow”
03/29/2026

Andi ponders throwing a bunch of genre styles into a Scrabble bag. Kelley is a big fan of gender affirming animals. Matt is battling Steamboat Willie in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village. Chris couldn't make it this week, but we expect he's staying with his cow.

Question of the Week
Your thoughts on AI / GenAI in games (NPCs powered by AI chat, art, etc)?

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RPG Cast – Episode 805: “It Never Get’s Old”
03/21/2026

Chris thinks the GameCube can do better than this. Kelley only knows Gothic from it being in the bargain bin at CompUSA. And Josh thinks Starfield isn't janky in a fun way.

Question of the Week
What is your comfort game if you're sick or not feeling great?

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RPG Cast – Episode 804: “Zelda Is So Underrated”
03/15/2026

Erik loves the big man on a train. Chris misses the poetry jam. Andi discovers wealth extraction opportunities. Kelley takes away Onix's toy blocks and makes him sad.

Question of the Week
What old janky game do you love, even though everyone else HATES it?

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RPG Cast – Episode 803: “Game of the Year 2025”
03/08/2026

Chris, Joe, Jordan, Kell, Matt, Ryan, and Sam get together to talk about 2025s best and worst offerings. Did you remember that Borderlands 4 came out last year? Also, warning, this is a Sam podcast, so viewer discretion is advised.

Question of the Week
We still want you to talk Pokemon to us. Like the pricing of the red/green re-releases? What did you think would be in this Pokemon Presents? Will you be riding the oceans and waves?

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RPG Cast – Episode 802: “The Monster Has a Sad”
02/21/2026

Kelley learned the book was a BOOK-book. Ryan was lured in by the Bad Idea Factory. Somehow, Chris got milked and then got crabs.

Question of the Week
Talk Pokémon to us. Like the pricing of the red/green re-releases? What did you think would be in this Pokémon Presents?

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RPG Backtrack 355 – Top Percentage of All Rattata
02/20/2026

It's a double birthday bash on this week's Backtrack.  We are celebrating Pokémon Gold/Silver's 25th birthday (a bit belated) and the entire franchise's 30th birthday at the same time. This puts our podcast in the top percentage of all Pokémon podcasts!

Featuring Guests: Ryan C., Cassandra, and Elena

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RPG Cast – Episode 801: “Ziplocs Full of AA Batteries”
02/14/2026

Kelley gets her cats comfy so they can breed. Chris learns he can only get so far with hooves. Josh gets drunk and plays some darts. And we all get arrested for match three slavery.

Question of the Week
What's the most disappointing remake you've ever played?

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RPG Cast – Episode 800: “Somehow, That’s Worse!”
02/09/2026

This week, every video game is cheap and we're just resisting the urge to buy all of them; this is what happens when Chris takes a week off. Matt needs combat in his cozy games; Kelley is literally a housecat with a jetpack; taking over hosting duties, Andi is is lamenting that the rise of PS1 graphics in indies makes him feel very old. This podcast deserves a funded in 12 hours sticker.

Question of the Week
Fave Match 3 game? Try one if you haven't, and report back to us!

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RPG Cast – Episode 799: “Milking Requires Consent”
02/01/2026

Chris announces Super Robot Wars Ys. Kelley makes rabbits nature's problem. Josh complains about the realism of cat leashes.

Question of the Week
Did you start a game series with one of its "weakest"games? For example, Ys III, Final Fantasy II, etc.. How did it affect your perception of the series?

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RPG Cast – Episode 798: “Bob’s Chicken Kicking Adventure”
01/24/2026

Robert's only feeling the cold in half of his body. Josh wants to drive across Albion now. Kelley teaches the rabbits about condoms and making room for Jesus. And Chris knows magic, but chooses to bake with his hands.

Question of the Week
Your favorite winter themed area in a game?

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RPG Cast – Episode 797: “Jailbreak Your Wheelchair”
01/10/2026

Chris takes a shower after being bonded to his underwear. Kelley loses an SD card into the wormhole. Ryan tells us his latest fantasy life update. And Robert needs 12 games of context to really get into a story.

Question of the Week
If you can bond with an ordinary every day object that will become a powerful weapon, what would it be?

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RPG Cast – Episode 796: “A Galaxy Brain Far Far Away”
12/13/2025

Chris is excited that the Switch 2 is a real boy with a Skyrim game of its own. Kelley plays with a jungle cat on the holodeck. Ryan points out it can't be a bad game if it never existed. Josh is watching with microwave repair videos. Robert is looking forward to an Xillia Christmas. Oh no, not the save files!

Question of the Week
Tell us about your holiday presents you gave or received.

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RPG Cast – Episode 795: “Kung Fu Kitten”
12/06/2025

Kelley is shipping Billy the Kid with Socrates. Josh is hanging ornaments on his skill tree. Chris had his stolen (fair and square) horse stolen by an NPC and he is outraged! What's your daddy rank?

Question of the Week
What's a budget game YOU would recommend that's under $20?

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RPG Cast – Episode 794: “The Midlife Crisis Year for MMOs”
11/22/2025

Andi didn't expect cozy trauma. Chris didn't deserve to wear that uniform. Kelley didn't have the budget to get different stunt cats. 173467321476charlie32789777643tango732victor73117888732476789764376 lock

Question of the Week
Ask us questions this week!

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RPG Cast – Episode 793: “The GabeCube”
11/15/2025

Chris is playing the new Manos: The Branches of Fate expansion for Path of Exile. Josh learns that fox girls come from the future. Kelley falls down a Warriors rabbit-hole but may find salvation in a Picross mouse-hole.

Question of the Week
What's a hobby that you were hesitant to try at first but found a passion for?

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RPG Cast – Episode 792: Extra Life 2025 – Chocobos Are an Invasive Species
11/08/2025

Kelley must find and pet all the kitties, Chris mourns losing all his microplastics, Joshua is too old for SpongeBob, Andi agrees Thunder Bay is a JRPG Dungeon, and Sam goes to horny jail...as usual. Final death count for Chris: 63

Question of the Week
What is the best Skittles flavor?

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RPG Cast – Episode 791: “Wow, there are Hamsters!!”
11/01/2025

Matt recounts the horrors of when seven liquid metal slimes show up - and none of them run, because they knew what they were doing. Kelley tells the tale of when Team Rocket went to pick up some pizza. Ryan's Game Gear is somehow playing all his consoles. Andi learns it's just a harvest, not a lifetime.

Question of the Week
What's the one thing in your life that's really dumb but also ridiculously useful?

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RPG Cast – Episode 790: “Gamefreak Does What Square Don’t”
10/25/2025

Kelley spoils Power Wash Simulator. Josh tells us what happens when a mommy and daddy chocobo love each other very much. Chris takes the subtone to get uptoown.

Question of the Week
What's your favorite Halloween tradition?

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RPG Cast – Episode 789: “Memory Card Death-Trap”
10/18/2025

Ryan thinks knaifu is best waifu. Kelley tips her personal litter pick-up ninja. Chris likes coffee that doesn't taste like poop, unfortunately he can't escape Tim Horton's.

Question of the Week
What are the most questionable choices by devs/publishers that you think worked out best?

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RPG Cast – Episode 788: “Warking Towards Salvation: A Chocobo’s Tale”
10/11/2025

Chris has at least one hundred things he doesn't understand in Quartet. Kelley wants a pet skunk. Robert is a Super Robot Wars Original Gangster. And we all ask ourselves, "Wherefore doth the yellow birds meet the Son of Man?"

Question of the Week
What is your bedside gaming setup? Pillows, tablet arms, your stomach, or a cat?

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RPG Cast – Episode 787: “Uber-Hoth”
10/04/2025

RPG Cast - Episode 787: "Uber-Hoth"

Chris admits he's the biggest danger to consoles in his house. Kelley needs Pokémon Snap for cat photos. Josh LARPs as a vampire. Meanwhile we need to secure the bread!

Question of the Week
Did you cancel game pass or any other service for an interesting reason?

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RPG Cast – Episode 786: “Atelier Wrestler Rihanna”
09/27/2025

Chris is playing Civ 2 over email. Kelley is ready to play Food Tetris the next time she eats. Josh wonders if the Switch 2 version of Borderlands will be on a USB key.

Question of the Week
Have you missed a game feature/system that made the game easier?

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RPG Cast – Episode 785: “Veterinarian Mercenary”
09/20/2025

Kelley is admiring her Pokémon trophy wall. Chris wants Ovaltine, but with yogurt. Robert is content playing a Happy Meal.

Question of the Week
How do you handle cross-generational releases?

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RPG Cast – Episode 784 – “Lizard Catching Incident”
09/14/2025

Matt channels Chris and reminds us the difference between lesser and fewer. Andi admits he is to blame for the One Winged Harness. Kelley has strong opinions about Breath of Fire, and Q&A Quest won't love them. Special guest Patrick suggests drugs might be less habit forming than LEGO. Lastly, we all learn a crucial lesson in ABCs: Always be Combo'ing!

Question of the Week

How f@%&'d is your October gaming plans after the Nintendo Direct this week?

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RPG Cast – Episode 783: “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gacha”
09/06/2025

Robert tops the leaderboard for kidney stone any % runs. Kelley wonders why they aren't getting over here anymore. Chris gets psyched up to play the latest Bros Likes. And Ryan is Victorian then? Yeah, let's go with that.

Question of the Week
What's a game with an interesting experience system?

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RPG Cast – Episode 782: “The Oxford Comma Toggle”
08/30/2025

Kelley remembers the 90s, with Bubsy. Chris needs a Final Fantasy therapist. And we're all getting of the way of Silksong.

Question of the Week
What's a crappy thing that you love unironically?

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RPG Cast – Episode 781: “All the Umamusume Influencers on YouTube”
08/23/2025

Chris smells like a Jill sandwich. Robert has an entire folder dedicated to Neptunia. Josh assures us that he's a REAL lawyer. Let's see if we can talk about anything other than gamescom.

Question of the Week
What did you like from gamescom?

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RPG Cast – Episode 780: “Thank You, Pine Hoverfly”
08/16/2025

Josh is throwing subway sandwiches at Roblox. Kelley bulk purchases needles while deathgripping her Xbox controller. Chris weighs productions of bingo cards to track weekly quotas. And Robert would like to welcome you to his TAM Talk about Super Robot Wars: Original Generation.

Question of the Week
What was the weirdest game collaboration?

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RPG Cast – Episode 779: “Samus Dot Link, the Perfect URL”
08/09/2025

Kelley thinks she hears Aerosmith while searching for her cat. Chris wishes he was in a montage. Josh is drenched in 90s anime. And Ryan skips everything and goes straight to the hot spring.

https://rpgamer.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/podcasts/rpgcast/rpgcast779.mp3

Question of the Week
Can you tolerate a game where one thing is terrible, if everything else is excellent?

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