Level 99 RPG Talk
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLevel 99 RPG Talk runs each and every week and covers the history, stories, and overall soul of the RPG genre. It's a celebration of RPGs new and old, and it's an emphatic proclamation that the RPG is definitively the greatest genre in gaming.
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Episodes
Console History And Awesome Game Soundtracks w/Matt from BoxTrick
May 24, 2018 15:33 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBEpisode Notes This week, I am very happy to feature Matt from the BoxTrick Retro Gaming Podcast. You can find him on social media @SuperGainsBros and on a plethora of podcasts. He lists them in the episode, so listen for them and then go check them out! He's a very talented voice in this medium, and I'm very thankful to have him on the show. Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, f...
Talking JRPGs w/Alex Fuller from RPGamer.com
May 15, 2018 19:46 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBEpisode Notes I'm back after a hiatus! And in this episode, I talk to Alex Fuller from RPGamer.com about all things JRPG. Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-2a6bbd for 40% off for 4 months, and support Level 99 RPG Talk.
The Truth About Final Fantasy's Identity Problem ft. Michaela from Obilisk
April 12, 2018 18:47 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBEpisode Notes Hey, gamers, welcome back to another episode of Level 99 RPG Talk. Today's episode quickly covers my thoughts of Super Daryl Deluxe and then dives into an interview with Michaela, a contributing writer from Obilisk.co. We cover topics ranging from her gaming history, to the viability of turn-based combat in the modern market, to the identity issues of Final Fantasy, to the games she's excited about in the near future. Follow her on Twitter. Catch up with Obilisk. Find out mo...
Ni no Kuni 2 Initial Reactions
March 29, 2018 22:40 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBEpisode Notes Today is a shorter episode - sorry, all! Enjoy! Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-2a6bbd for 40% off for 4 months, and support Level 99 RPG Talk.
The Switch Is Becoming An RPG Machine
March 22, 2018 15:05 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? It's another exciting episode of Level 99 RPG Talk. I hope you're ready! TL;DL(isten): Limit Break - Let's discuss game clones. Noteworthy News - Yonder coming to Nintendo Switch [http://rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2018/031918a.html] Yakuza 6 demo is back out in the wild [http://rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2018/032018a.html] Ys VIII Switch release date [http://rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2018/032118d.html] West of Loathing is a Switch system exclusive [https://gematsu.com/201...
Guess What: Graphics Aren't Everything
March 15, 2018 15:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? This is a fantastic episode full of news, opinions, and my reactions to the Nintendo Direct. TL;DL(isten): -Limit Break: I talk about my preference for performance over graphics. -Noteworthy News- Neverwinter Nights Release Date [http://rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2018/031218e.html] SaGa Scarlet goes wide [http://rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2018/030918d.html] Octopath Traveler gets name and release date [https://www.rpgsite.net/news/6894-octopath-traveler-launches-july...
Possible Chrono Trigger Fix And Revenant Saga Review
March 08, 2018 23:55 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBEpisode Notes Hey, gamers. I hope you've had a great week. We've got a lot of stuff to cover in this episode. I hope you enjoy! TL;DL(isten): -Limit Break- I talk about my opinions of game demos. -Noteworthy News- Blossom Tales Dev AMA in SwitchRPG Discord. Nintendo Direct on Thursday! (old news) For the King coming to consoles. Final Fantasy XV launches on PC. Chrono Trigger possibly going to be fixed? -What am I playing?- Revenant Saga Tales of Symphonia Blossom Tales -Deep Dive- Rev...
Square Enix's Identity Problem And Legendary Gary's Creative Grandeur
March 01, 2018 21:24 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? Welcome to the new look Level 99. We are now a weekly podcast! Check out the show notes below. Limit Break: Square Enix's identity problem and their inability to release consistent ports. Noteworthy News: Ni no Kuni II goes gold. Final Fantasy XV plans four more episodes. Valkyria Chronicles 4 releases a demo in Japan. Shining Resonance Refrain releases English gameplay stream. Chrono Trigger gets a surprise release on Steam. What I'm playing: Legendary G...
8 Indie RPGs You Should Check Out
February 23, 2018 02:52 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? Today's episode covers 8 indie RPGs I think you should at last look at. These aren't games that I've played, but ones I have found, researched, and added to my personal wishlist. If you have more info on them, let me know what you think! TL;DL(isten): The Tenth Line Legendary Gary Regions of Ruin Candleman Cross of Auria Guardian of Arcadia Earthlock Shadow of Adam Tweet at me: @vaultrpg Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out o...
Nintendo News And Audio Blues
February 22, 2018 04:30 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? A bit of a rocky night as I lost the audio from the original recording of the episode, and had to turn around and record again under a time crunch. There'a a bunch of news tonight! Enjoy! Tweet at me: @vaultrpg Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-2a6bbd for 40% off for 4 months, and support Lev...
Why Dragon Age: Origins Is A Masterpiece
February 21, 2018 05:15 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? Tonight, I talk all about Dragon Age: Origins. Tweet at me: @vaultrpg Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-2a6bbd for 40% off for 4 months, and support Level 99 RPG Talk.
From Tales Of To Monster Hunter
February 20, 2018 05:13 - 31 minutes - 43 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? In tonight's episode, I open with three noteworthy news stories, list the new RPGs coming to the Nintendo Switch, talk about the games I'm playing currently, and finally, discuss Monster Hunter World for the final time. TL;L(isten): Valkyria Chronicles 4 unveils antagonists. Yonder could be coming to Nintendo Switch. Biomutant gets a new gameplay trailer. New games on Switch this week. I'm playing Tales of Phantasia. I rant about people telling me how to ...
Initial Impressions of Monster Hunter World
February 16, 2018 03:02 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? Tonight's episode covers a multitude of news topics before jumping into my first thoughts about Monster Hunter World. Enjoy! TL;DL(isten): Secret of Mana Remake is out (on Vita but not Switch)! Trails of Cold Steel II is out on PC! Golf Story is no longer on sale. Battle Chef Brigade is on sale. I give you the Switch RPG releases for the rest of the week. I'm in the market for a GBA and the original "Tales of" cartridge. I give you my initial impressions of...
5 Nintendo Switch Games Under $20 You Have To Play
February 14, 2018 04:13 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? Tonight's episode focuses on 5 games on Nintendo Switch you can pick up under $20. These are titles that score well, receive high praise from the community, offer great experiences, and don't take out as much from your wallet. I also take a moment to dive into Kingdom Hearts III screenshots and the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverence. TL;DL(isten) Steamworld Heist - $19.99 Blossom Tales - $14.99 Stardew Valley - $14.99 Lone Wolf - $12.99 (preorder) Go...
My Thoughts On The New Kingdom Hearts III Trailers
February 12, 2018 17:48 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode Notes Hey, listeners, welcome back to another Monday. Today on the Level 99 Daily Show, I cover some news and then jump into our topic of the day: Kingdom Hearts III. TL;DL(isten): News - Egress game announcement Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory gets release date Xenoblade Chronicles 2 1.3 Patch details Main Topic - Kingdom Hearts III trailer reaction My take... IT'S ALL ABOUT SCALE. TWEET AT ME: @vaultrpg Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no ...
The Bright Future Of The Show
February 09, 2018 17:30 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBEpisode Notes Hey, listeners. I take this episode as a chance to talk about the immediate future of this podcast and announce a few exciting changes. I hope you like them. I'd love to hear from you! Tweet at me: twitter.com/vaultrpg Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-2a6bbd for 40% off for 4 months, and support Level 99 RPG T...
Why Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition Is An Amazing Idea
February 09, 2018 02:58 - 18 minutes - 26 MBEpisode Notes Sup, gamers? Tonight, I talk a lot about the Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition. I haven't played it yet, but I talk about it as an idea and philosophy and give you a number of reasons I think it's an amazing move by Square Enix and something I'm really excited to dive into. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to u...
The Great Story Dilemma In RPGs
February 08, 2018 03:29 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBEpisode Notes Today, we talk about story presentation in RPGs. I cover The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Skyrim, Final Fantasy, Xenoblade, and more. It's a packed episode, and I can't wait to hear from you all. Do you have a preference between a game with heavy narrative or a game with greater emphasis on sand box open world? What games do the best at balancing the two? Let me know! Find out more on the Level 99 RPG Talk website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your ...
The Absolute Freedom Of The Wild
February 07, 2018 03:31 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBEpisode Notes What's up, gamers? Let's talk about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I also cover updates from switchrpg.com and this podcast as well. Let me hear from you! Tweet at me: twitter.com/vaultrpg
Why Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Is Special
February 05, 2018 16:03 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBWelcome to another Monday, gamers! It's been an amazing week for me, and I'll talk about it in today's episode. I was officially announced as a moderator for switchrpg.com, which I'm stoked about. I also had trouble staying focused playing games this weekend, and I cover the different games I've been playing. Finally, I focus on Xenoblade Chronicles 2; spoiler alert: I'm really into it, so prepare for that.
How Do I Play Everything??
February 02, 2018 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat's up, gamers? Today's episode covers my feelings about the Radiant Historia remaster coming only to the 3DS, my overwhelming excitement for the Final Fantasy XV PC Edition, and my frustration about their only being 24 hours in a single day to play games. How do I get to them all??? Or rather, how do you? Let me know!
5 Games That Absolutely Should Be On The Nintendo Switch
February 01, 2018 20:09 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBToday, I cover my list of five games that need to come to the Switch. Come on, guys, make it happen! For this list, I focus on older games, so I don't have obvious additions that came out last year. I'm looking at you Nier and Persona 5. TL:DL(isten): Kingdom Hearts 1.5/2.5 Persona 4 Golden The Witcher 3 Metal Gear Solid 5 Final Fantasy 12
My Reactions To The Project Octopath Traveler Update Video
February 01, 2018 00:43 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat's up, gamers? Square Enix recently released an update video for the development of Project Octopath Traveler. Here is my response.
Why Now Is The Time For A Certain Final Fantasy Remaster
January 30, 2018 17:03 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat's up, gamers? It's time for another discussion about Final Fantasy. This time I talk about all the reasons I believe Square Enix should be making a Final Fantasy VI Remaster right now.
How To Find New RPGs On The Nintendo Switch
January 29, 2018 13:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome to another week of the Vault RPG Mini Podcast. In this episode, I update you on my play through of Lost Sphear, get you hyped about Dragon Quest Builders, and tell you about an amazing website called switchrpg.com.
The Identity of Project Octopath Traveler Revealed (Theory)
January 26, 2018 14:27 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBThis morning, I explain to you exactly what I believe Square Enix plans to do with their mystery wonder-child, Project Octopath Traveler. Let me know what you think.
Initial Impressions Of Lost Sphear Part 2
January 25, 2018 15:07 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBToday, I talk about Lost Sphear, the new turn-based RPG from the Tokyo RPG Factory. This second part of the episode is simply my impressions of the first few hours, so I don't know everything yet!
Initial Impressions Of Lost Sphear Part 1
January 25, 2018 04:02 - 14 minutes - 20 MBToday, I talk about Lost Sphear, the new turn-based RPG from the Tokyo RPG Factory. This episode is simply my impressions of the first few hours, so I don't know everything yet!
Influential Video Game Soundtracks
January 24, 2018 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this morning's episode, I talk about my favorite video game soundtracks. These works have been with me essentially since the beginning of my gaming life and have shaped my musical sensibilities into what they are today. I hope you'll let me know your favorites as well.
The Nintendo Switch Fits My Life
January 23, 2018 13:00 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBIn today's episode, I gush about the Nintendo Switch. No, seriously. I talk about how the console fits the way my life goes. I also discuss my general gaming habits.
Beginning My Retro Game Collection
January 21, 2018 13:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBIn today's episode, I talk about the Final Fantasy series, collecting NES and SNES games, being excited about Lost Sphear, and all things RPG.