Podcasts by The Giant Sword Podcast: JRPG Discussions, News, Tangents, and More!

Our spoiler-free thoughts on Triangle Strategy from 2022-04-07T22:33:46

How is Triangle Strategy? What are our thoughts on it? That's this entire episode!

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Interesting State of Play from 2022-03-24T19:00

We discuss the last State of Play that happened to have some surprises in it.

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Our Top 5 PS4 JRPGS from 2022-03-02T20:00

With the PS4 era over, we discuss our favorites from the generation!

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon...

Unexpected Surprises at the Nintendo Direct from 2022-02-10T20:00

An out of no where Nintendo Direct has a lot of good news for us JRPGers and we talk about all of it.

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What non-JRPG franchise would make a good JRPG? from 2022-01-21T20:26:59

Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard, WHAT? We also talk about which franchises would make good JRPGS.

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Our GOTY 2021 Episode from 2022-01-01T19:01:59

We discuss our GOTY and what our community voted on for GOTY.

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Which generation of JRPGs can we not go back to? from 2021-12-23T20:00

Was the Game Awards worth the watch and which generation of JRPGs can we not go back to? These are the topics we discuss this episode of GSP!

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SpoilerCast - Is Tales of Arise the Best Tales Game? from 2021-12-12T18:00

ShadowElite joins us to ramble about our thoughts on the latest in the Tales series, Tales of Arise.

#jrpgs #TalesofArise #spoilercast

What if there was a Final Fantasy Tactics Remake? from 2021-12-08T20:00

The episode we discuss what we would want in a Final Fantasy Tactic remake. Also we got a glimpse of a chance of a Chrono Cross Remake/Remaster.

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EP.154 Another Star Ocean? from 2021-10-29T20:00

Another Star Ocean was revealed during a dismal State of Play. We discuss our thoughts and what we've been up to.

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the...

EP.153 What? TGS Happened? from 2021-10-07T18:33:42

*There might be sound issues*  We talk about Tokyo Game Show and answer your questions this episode!

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Ori...

EP.152 All Your Questions from 2021-09-22T19:00

We haven't answered you questions for the last 2 episodes so we decided to do a whole episode answering them!

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EP.151 What An Event from 2021-09-15T19:00

Kraftium joins us on this episode! We give our thoughts on the last Playstation Event and discuss some Tales of Arise. Kraftium also gives us a couple of topics to talk about.

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EP.150 We're Back! from 2021-09-08T16:00

Connor joins us on this episode to catch up and talk about JRPGS!

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Fa...

EP.149 Well E3 Happened from 2021-06-24T19:00

E3 happened and we have feelings.

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation  

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EP.148 E3 is Alive! from 2021-06-10T19:00

We are wondering how E3 will be this year and we answer you questions as well!

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright...

EP.147 Taylor's Bout With SMT from 2021-05-28T19:17:52

We discuss Taylor's time with the new Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne Remaster.

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c...

EP.146 Replicant of an Episode from 2021-05-14T19:21:06

We talk about Nier Replicant and answer a lot of your questions this episode of GSP!

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Cop...

EP.145 Will it Arise to it's Hype? from 2021-04-30T20:00

Tales of Arise gameplay was finally shown and we are intrigued about it.

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) N...

EP.144 Are Games Becoming Too Casual? from 2021-04-08T19:00

We talk about Monster Hunter Rise and if too many series are becoming too casual.

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EP.143 The Second Top 5 Episode from 2021-03-24T19:00

The second Top 5 episode is here! We got your Top 5s and then tried to answer them!

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EP.142 Tales of Trails from 2021-03-12T23:01:04

We got a new trailer for Tales of Arise and gameplay shown for the next Trails game to talk about!

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EP.141 Intergrading The Generations from 2021-03-04T20:35:47

We got new announcements for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the Pokemon franchise! Are we excited or not?

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EP.140 More Tactics? Yes Please! from 2021-02-19T20:54:16

Got some good news from the latest Nintendo Direct!

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EP.139 Persona is Gonna Strike Back! from 2021-02-11T20:50:13

We chat about the games we've been playing lately and Taylor's thoughts on the upcoming Persona 5 Strikers.

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EP.138 Ys 9 and Ryza 2 Impressions from 2021-02-04T21:00

We talk about the recent releases and what our thoughts are on them!

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon...

EP.137 Are The FF7 Rumors True? from 2021-01-28T21:00

Slow JRPG News week but there are some Final Fantasy rumors to discuss! Plus some impressions and discussions on a couple of recently released demos.

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EP.136 A New Season Of JRPGS from 2021-01-14T20:18:24

First episode of the year! We start of talking about our GOTY from last year then we talk about what JRPG we are most anticipating. THEN we catch up with all the questions from the break!

EP.135 We'll Relink in 2022 from 2020-12-17T20:00

On this final episode of the year we discuss all the juicy news that dropped. Including the release window of Granblue Fantasy Relink and the announcement of the next Kiseki (Trails) game!

EP.134 Is 13 Sentinels Good? from 2020-12-09T20:00

A lot of events are just around the corner, we discuss what wishes we have for the Game Awards. Taylor also gives us his thoughts on the new 13 Sentinels!

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EP.133 Not Really a Calamity from 2020-12-02T18:00

This week's episode we chat with Taylor about his bout with the new Hyrule Warriors game and we get Brandon's thoughts with his first Yakuza game!

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EP.132 Yakuza is Like A Dragon from 2020-11-12T20:00

Next Gen is here and we are wondering if we are even excited. Taylor and Brandon finished two games, Cold Steel 4 and Yakuza respectively, and we get their thoughts on them!

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EP.131 Bravely Default II Earlier Than Expected from 2020-11-05T20:00

Taylor and Nick talk about the mini Nintendo direct and answer a lot of your questions!

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EP.130 Getting Back Into the Swing Of Things from 2020-10-29T19:00

We've been gone for bit but not we are back to play catch up. The typical JRPG discussion that GSP brings is back! Plus we played a bit of Back of the Box!

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EP.129 Will the PS5 be a JRPG Powerhouse? from 2020-09-18T19:00

Lot's of new info came out the last few days. Final Fantasy XVI, Rune Factory 5, and PS5; we talk about it all!

Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3...

EP.128 Best JRPGS To Start With? from 2020-09-03T19:00

Tokyo Game Show is on the horizon and we wonder what it'll bring. We answer which JRPGS should beginners start with? Falcom teases new Trails game and Shadow's thoughts on Trails in the Sky the ...

EP.127 What is Falcom's NEXT Game? from 2020-08-25T19:00

Falcom is going to reveal some details on their next title. What do we think they are going to show? Shadow has some thoughts on Trails in the Sky the 3rd and we answer your questions as always!...

EP.126 What a Fairy Tail from 2020-08-12T19:18:19

A lot of new teases and Fairy Tail impressions on this episode of the Giant Sword Podcast!

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EP.125 SMTV Lives! from 2020-07-30T20:36:02

There was a lot of news dropped right after our last episode. Shin Megami Tensei V was shown off finally and we talk about what we've all been playing!

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EP.124 Ryza-ing Up The Scales from 2020-07-22T16:25:42

It's been a slow month of news but Atelier Ryza 2 seems to be on the horizon. We also have a jolly time answering your questions!

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EP.123 Ys into Next Year from 2020-06-25T19:25:56

We talk about what we thought about the New Game Plus Expo. Discuss what we've been playing and answer your questions!

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EP.122 The PS5 Has Been Shown from 2020-06-17T19:47:21

Taylor and Nick talk about the what was shown about the PS5 and Taylor has some specific thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles.

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EP.121 What to Play Next? from 2020-05-27T18:11:16

*Couldn't get the audio level correct so there might be times where some are louder than others* 

The news is still slow but that doesn't mean we can't still talk about JRPG goodness...

EP.120 The Spring Gaming Avalanche from 2020-05-12T19:00

This week we discuss the newest releases Trials of Mana and Sakura Wars. We also chat about if we like where JRPGS are going!

Intro Song:Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No...

SpoilerCast - Final Fantasy 7 Remake from 2020-04-21T18:21:35

Nick, Taylor and Shadow discuss the divisive Final Fantasy 7 Remake! Do we like it or hate it? What about that ending that is driving everyone crazy? Don't miss this but it is a Spoilercast so S...

EP.119 Too Many Good JRPGS This Year from 2020-04-08T18:35:01

We're back and with special guest Lady Pelvic. This last month a lot of games were announced, demos released, and games released. We talk about all the new JRPG goodness and this episode became ...

EP.118 Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo Impressions from 2020-03-12T17:56:48

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo was dropped and we all have played it! What did we think about it? Be sure to listen to find out!

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EP.117 Our Visions are at War from 2020-02-26T21:38:19

Rune Factory 4 Special is almost upon us and War of the Visions is westward! We also discuss what's going on the with the PS5 and what we've been playing!

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EP.116 Time to Scramble Back from 2020-02-11T19:00

After the long delay, the Giant Sword Podcast is back! Taylor and Shadow Elite join Nick to talk about topics they missed the past month. They also catch up on what they've been playing and an o...

EP.115 Something Something Pokemon from 2019-11-26T16:08:40

Pokemon Sword and Shield was released and Shadow has a lot of words about it! Nick is still trudging through Cold Steel 3 and we have a nice discussion about the games we are looking forward to!...

EP.114 Cold Steel is Back and So are We! from 2019-10-29T18:59:21

We are back and joining regularly is the great ShadowEliteHD! With the long break a lot of things happened but one thing that we've been waiting for has finally happened. Trails of Cold Steel 3 ...

Update Ramble from 2019-09-25T19:00

Nick hosts a small update episode to talk about the future of GSP and answer some of your questions. Also he talks about certain games he's been playing.

EP.113 Remasters and Release Dates from 2019-08-20T18:54:30

Of course we record on the day before Gamescon 2019 but we do have some news to cover! Grandia gets a release date and is released in between the two weeks we were gone. Also Persona 5 The Royal...

EP.112 On the Horizon from 2019-08-06T18:09:36

Our busy summer continues but we were able to record an episode! There has been a lot of news these past few weeks so of course we talk about that! Also we've been playing some new games and ans...

EP.111 Busy Summer from 2019-07-16T19:00

Sorry for the long delay but the summer has been pretty crazy for us but we're back to talk about JRPGS! We pick out a few stand out announcements over the last month and answer a bunch of your ...

EP.110 The Afterglow of E3 from 2019-06-14T17:33:37

E3 has passed, was it all that we had hoped? Joining us this episode is the great ShadowEliteHD! We discuss all the great JRPG announcements and news. You can't miss this one. Timestamps: 5:29 - F...

EP.109 E3 is So Close from 2019-06-05T19:19:45

It's almost E3 which means it's time for our predictions of the event! This episode we do so, talk about what we've been up to, and even have some anime discussion. Timestamps: 1:46 - Mana Collect...

EP.108 Sweet Memories from 2019-05-28T19:17:50

Another Atelier game announced? No way?! A new Star Ocean port, we are interested. Discussing our dreams for this years E3, we do that as well. Of course we discuss what we've been playing and talk...

EP.107 Discussing Three Houses from 2019-05-21T19:19:27

While the news flow and slowed down to a drip, Fire Emblem: Three Houses had an info dump! Taylor lays all the info down and we discuss how we feel about the changes. We also answer a lot of your q...

EP.106 All These Big Announcements from 2019-05-14T18:23:08

Sorry for the hiatus but we are back to talk about all the big news that was released in the last few weeks! The future is looking bright. Taylor also has his final impressions on Trails of Cold St...

EP.105 Oh Boy, More Persona! from 2019-04-09T18:41:30

Even more Persona 5 news at the end of April? What could it be? Lot's of news to talk about from people leaving studios, new game announcements and maybe a final fantasy 16 in the works. Of course ...

EP.104 This Year Won't Stop from 2019-04-02T18:19:46

Welcome back to the latest Giant Sword Podcast! We talk about what we think Persona 5 R is and how we think Ys XI is shaping up. Also Crystar is getting a Western release, remember when we talked a...

EP.103 Catching Up With Everything from 2019-03-21T18:07:18

We are finally back after a crazy couple of weeks. Sorry for the delay but time to get back to all the JRPG-ness! We catch up with all the "new" news from last few weeks and discuss what we've been...

EP.102 Nintendo is Ramping Up from 2019-02-27T20:30:06

*There were some connection issues at the beginning of the podcast so there were some cut outs* On this episode we have Stealth40k join us to talk all about JRPGS and Nintendo! We throw at him our...

EP.101 Dreams Do Come True from 2019-02-20T17:06:32

One of the greatest Nintendo Directs has been shown. It's the greatest because a series we thought to be dead was randomly brought back to the Switch! Plus a lot of other JRPG goodness was announc...

EP.100 Rean Coldsteel Is Back from 2019-02-13T20:00:15

Sorry for the delay but we are back with Sean Chiplock! Can you believe we have done 100 episodes? This episode we shoot the breeze with Sean discussing the latest JRPG news, talk about what we've ...

EP.99 Cold Steel III Is Finally Coming from 2019-01-23T21:35:53

We're back! While we were gone there were two big announcements that make both of us very happy. Trails of Cold Steel III is finally announced for the West and Persona 5 R is a real thing! We catch...

EP.98 Looking Forward To 2019 from 2018-12-26T20:15:49

On this final episode of the year, we talk about the announcement of Ys 9! Also we have an in depth anime discussion and choose our next shows but the big topic is what games we were most anticipat...

EP.97 The GOTY 2018 Episode from 2018-12-18T22:03:39

On this episode, Taylor is back in the studio. CyFest has passed us by and with it came some good announcements which we are excited for. Also we have our annual Game of the Year discussion!

EP.96 Joker is in Smash Bros! from 2018-12-12T21:32:09

We discuss all the news or lack there of from the Game Awards, Kinda Funny Games Showcase, and the Tales of Stream. Nick has started playing an Atelier game and has finished Shirobako. Has Taylor f...

EP.95 Dancing Through December from 2018-12-04T20:30:55

It's the week before a lot of game events. We discuss whether we'll have some good JRPG news or not. A lot of game releases this week, which ones are we looking forward to getting? Taylor getting t...

EP.94 The Holiday Season Begins from 2018-11-27T19:59:26

The holiday season is upon us! The multiple venues within the coming weeks brings us hope that there will be more good JRPG news. One can hope. For now we discuss the most recent JRPG news, what w...

EP.93 Final Fantasy XV Is Finally Over from 2018-11-13T20:01:16

A lot of news about Final Fantasy XV dropped in the last week and we discuss what this means for the future of the franchise. Falcom has stated that there will multiple game releases in Japan by Se...

EP.92 Taylor's Fascination With Dragon Quest XI from 2018-11-06T20:06:19

Another week, another time where Taylor hasn't played a JRPG. Wait... he is farther than Nick in Dragon Quest XI? That's right, he just started a couple of days ago and he is loving the game. We al...

EP.91 Can Never Have Enough Alchemists from 2018-10-30T21:02:32

Another month, another Atelier game is announced. Not that, that is a bad thing. Jarret (DevilsCry11887) from our Discord join us today to talk about everything JRPGS. From all the news to all the ...

EP.90 PS4 JRPGs Better Than Golden Age JRPGs? from 2018-10-23T18:42:28

We back and better than ever! We discuss what we've been playing lately, bring a new segment which we both bring a topic to discuss about. We bring back an old segment where we ask you guys a quest...

EP.89 The JRPG Backlog Is Growing from 2018-10-10T19:45:06

While the JRPG news flow has become just a trickle, the game releases just won't stop! We discuss what little news we have and talk about what we've been playing lately. Plus a lot of story time an...

EP.88 Recovering From All The News from 2018-10-02T22:15:15

We are back! Taylor has recovered and we go over the news from Tokyo Game Show. It's been a crazy couple of weeks, Taylor has started Torna: The Golden Country, Nick continues Xenogears and a lot o...

EP.87 Can't Hold All These Remasters from 2018-09-18T19:18:30

We are still pre-Tokyo Game Show and still a dam broke and all the news started to spew out. We called the Last Remnant remaster but were caught off guard with all of the other remaster news. Some ...

EP.86 The Calm Before The TGS Storm from 2018-09-11T19:35:22

The calm before all the news from Tokyo Game Show. Taylor and Nick are confused about the newest Final Fantasy release. Taylor is on the verge of completing Chrono Cross and Nick started his first ...

EP.85 The Classics Are Returning from 2018-08-28T21:15:15

In this episode we discuss the interesting new trend of re-releasing classic JRPGS, the newest one on the list being Grandia. Also have a lot tangents of us going into memory lane. Lot's of fun cla...

EP.84 Finished Kingdom Hearts, what's Next? from 2018-08-21T18:43:47

Taylor has finished moving so we're back! We discuss all the news that we missed these past two weeks. Nick has finished all the Kingdom Heart games, and we discuss the Valkyria Chronicles 4 demo. ...

EP.83 Well Excuse Me, Princess from 2018-08-07T22:33:41

We're back to talk about everything JRPGs. This week we were surprised by a lot of new JRPGs that we shown recently, talk about what we've been playing and answered your questions!

EP.82 Trails of Piggy Backing from 2018-08-01T01:09:18

Catching up on the news of the week, discussing Taylor's speed running escapades, a bunch of questions piggy backing off each other and more on this episode of Town Talk err... The Giant Sword Podc...

EP.81 Feeling A Little Loopy from 2018-07-24T20:36:46

It seems having a slow JRPG news week doesn't mean we'll have a lower key podcast! We continue our takes on Octopath Traveler and Kingdom Hearts, ramble a bit, and answer your questions. Don't miss...

EP.80 The Octopath's Were Traveled from 2018-07-17T20:39:39

Another big JRPG release is upon us! Octopath Traveler is finally out and Taylor share's his thoughts on it. Nick is still neck deep in Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep and Maddie is wandering around ...

EP.79 How Well Do We Know Tales from 2018-07-10T19:46:41

This episode we play some catch up because we missed last week. We also check out all the news from the Anime Expo that recently ended. Then Taylor hosts a Tales of Trivia game for Maddie and Nick....

EP.78 Upcoming Gems from 2018-06-26T19:08:05

This episode we put rank how much interest we have for 10 upcoming JRPGS. You might have some mixed feelings as to where to we put some titles. We also discuss what we've been playing lately!

EP.77 Gamer Christmas has Passed from 2018-06-19T18:40

This year's E3 is finally behind us with its passing we are left a lot of good news. This episode we gush about all the news that suits are fancies! We also answer a lot of fan questions. If you ar...

EP.76 Our E3 2018 Hopes and Dreams from 2018-06-05T21:32:27

E3 is just around the corner, that means our heads are in the clouds. Dreaming of the greatest announcements of all time. Of course we know that they probably won't happen. Come listen to us dream ...

EP.75 Fanime 2018 Stories from 2018-05-29T18:13:11

After making their yearly journey to their local anime con, the crew shares funny stories, swag they bought and does so in FULL costume! We also talk about some news pieces and answer more of your ...

EP.74 Catching Up With Condor from 2018-05-22T18:30:42

This episode we catch up with Connor! We talk about everything under the sun when it comes to gaming. Horror, Table Top, JRPGs, we talk about it all! Don't miss out on this episode!

EP.73 Very Blue Walls from 2018-05-08T19:01:40

After a blitz of guests the crew goes back to basics to talk about all the games they've been playing, answering your questions and rambling nonsense for an hour+. Enjoy.

EP.72 The Game That Will Never Come Out from 2018-05-01T20:28:35

This episode we have Mike Brown from Dark Pixel Gaming join us for the first time! We drill him with our usual lightning round questions and then have a hefty discussion about the state of the Fina...

EP.71 The State of JRPGS from 2018-04-24T18:44:54

This week's GSP we catch up with the great Ben Moore. What do we think about the state of JRPGS now compared to 2 years ago and which JRPG do you wish garnered more attention? We discuss this, anim...

EP.70 Cosplaying Around from 2018-04-17T17:19:43

*We're a little low on the volume side of things this episode. Sorry for the inconvience.* On this episode professional cosplayer Vanessa "Fruitcake" returns to the show to talk about her adventur...

EP.69 What It's Like Being A Voice Actor from 2018-04-10T21:19:55

Voice actor Sean Chiplock returns to tell us stories about what it's like being a voice actor, his dream roles as well as plenty of hilarious and awkward moments. You won't want to miss this!

EP.68 Dragon Quest XI Finally Coming to the West from 2018-04-03T19:26:39

This week we have our first guest to join us live! Bryan Kopp joins us to discuss the Western release of Dragon Quest XI, the ever so buggy Secret of Mana remake and whether Ready Player One is wor...

EP.67 Ni no Kuni II Impressions from 2018-03-27T18:02:37

One of the most highly anticipated JRPGs of the generation is finally here and we’ve got impressions a plenty! We also give our thoughts on the first Little Dragons Café gameplay and recommend some...

EP.66 Would We Ever Quit Gaming? from 2018-03-20T18:23:56

Would we ever quit gaming? What aspects of retro gaming do we want back? While news is slow this week and we haven't been playing much, the crew answers these spicy questions and much more on this ...

EP.65 We Don't Even Play JRPGS from 2018-03-13T18:46:33

After a week off there's a ton to dive into! Nintendo dropped a full direct, Monster Hunter continues to dominate, oh and we played a lot of games. Taylor even beat 2 JRPGS! We also answer lots of ...

EP.64 Shining Dragons from 2018-02-27T18:43:18

This week a brand new RPG from the Harvest Moon creator gets announced and the crew breaks it all down! Also, the Final Fantasy XV news doesn’t stop. Ever. EVER.

EP.63 Figurine It Out from 2018-02-20T20:55:39

On this week's episode there's a load of JRPG-adjacent news, including a ton of new Persona 5 figures! We break this all down and yell at each other. Quite a bit. You won't want to miss it.

EP.62 Xanadu Hearts from 2018-02-13T19:29:03

NIS America drops tons of news, Kingdom Hearts III reveals a new world and ho, there's more Tokyo Xanadu talk. Plus, we answer healthy portion of your questions!

EP.61 The Hunt Continues from 2018-02-08T22:24:21

It's been over a week since Monster Hunter World released and it has got it's claws sunk in deep! The crew also answers a good helping of your questions. Oh and there may or may not be a bit of rage.

EP.60 Hunting Dragon Balls from 2018-02-01T19:50:59

The first big releases of 2018 are here and the crew is ready to break them both down. We also discuss which JRPG characters were the most useless. Stick around, there’s a lot of them!

EP.59 It's Almost Time To Hunt Monsters from 2018-01-26T01:06:14

It's the end of January, Maddie and Taylor are hyped up for the release of Monster Hunter Worlds. While Nick is just happy that he can finally move onto other JRPGS since he has finished Xenoblade ...

EP.58 The 2018 Games We Can’t Wait For from 2018-01-20T19:56:09

2018 is here and the big games are coming already! The crew breaks down what games they’re most excited for and plays a little game to see what critics will think of them.

EP.57 Our Favorites From 2017 from 2018-01-11T20:38:29

After some much needed R&R the crew is back with a new setup ready to talk about their favorite games they played in 2017. There might even be a wacky category or two. Time to blast off head first ...

EP.56 Taylor's Salty Rant from 2017-12-21T09:28:49

After the dust of PSX has settled the crew takes time to break down their experience at the show. Everyone’s been playing tons of games too! Hear impressions on JRPG classics like Chrono Trigger to...

EP.55 PSX Predictions from 2017-12-11T22:46:54

On the eve of the Game Awards and PSX the crew takes about their predictions and expectations. Nick also discusses the hotly anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Nintendo Switch!

EP.54 Valkyria Chronicles Lives On from 2017-12-01T17:29:46

In one of the most shocking announcements of the year Sega revealed Valkyria Chronicles 4! The crew breaks this news down as well as the nominees for the Game Awards. Also, Maddie may or may not ha...

EP.53 Everyone's Playing A JRPG! from 2017-11-23T18:51:26

Hell has frozen over, the blue moon rises and cats and dogs are living together! Everyone is playing a JRPG! The crew talk about which ones they're playing and break down a metric ton of JRPG News!

EP.52 Breaking Down Early 2018 from 2017-11-16T06:25:30

With PSX and the Game Awards right around the corner, the crew decides to break down early 2018. We also answer more of your questions and try to hold it together live.

EP.51 ColdSteel 4? from 2017-11-16T03:45:13

PSX won't have a traditional showcase, Ni No Kuni II got delayed and then didn't. Did Cold Steel 4 get stealth announced? This and a whole lot more on this week's Giant Sword Podcast

SpoilerCast - Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1 & 2 from 2017-11-08T05:34:16

Nick, Maddie, and Kathleen return to talk about how they feel about the first two games if the Trails in the Sky Trilogy. Get ready to hear Maddie and Kathleen ramble on about how much they love th...

EP.50 The Return of Connor from 2017-10-27T16:52:59

This is ripped from the live stream so the beginning is messed up a bit. On this special episode of the Giant Sword Podcast we celebrate 50 episodes, see the return of Connor and record our first ...

EP.49 NISA Apologizes for Ys 8 from 2017-10-19T16:30:52

With the Fall rush of games upon us, there's plenty to discuss! The crew's playing plenty of new games, talk about their ideal JRPG vacation spots and NIS America is re-doing Ys 8's localization.

EP.48 Taylor Stopped Being A Baby from 2017-10-12T07:20:09

After having his diaper changed and getting a fresh bottle, Taylor finally got around to beating NieR Automata! The crew also discuss a few JRPG announcements as well as their least favorite main v...

EP.47 - Atlus Strikes Again from 2017-10-05T08:10:19

Tokyo Game Show is but a distant memory, but that doesn't mean there isn't controversy! Today the crew discusses Atlus' latest antics. Also, Taylor needs to start playing some JRPGS again!

EP.46 Fan Question Bonanza from 2017-09-28T06:54:51

After the jam-packed week that was Tokyo Game Show the crew takes a break from news to answer fan questions. If you submitted one we answered, so buckle in and enjoy!

EP.45 Direct from TGS from 2017-09-22T16:56:48

Nintendo had a direct, Ys VIII released and Tokyo Game Show is in full swing. The crew breaks it all down on this jam-packed episode!

EP.44 Tokyo Game Show Predictions from 2017-09-14T16:12:09

Tokyo Game Show is right around the corner and we've got our (and your!) predictions. Also, Maddie finall beat Trails in the Sky: the 3rd. FINALLY. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/he Legend of H...

EP.43 The Best Strategy RPG Franchises from 2017-09-07T06:31:32

In light of Mario + Rabbids releasing we do a deep dive into Strategy RPGs! We talk about our favorites, your favorites and ones we want to see in the future. For once we actually tell all stories ...

EP.42 When Will We See Final Fantasy XVI? from 2017-08-31T08:03:29

Do you like Final Fantasy? Well too bad! This week the crew breaks down the avalanche of Gamescom news and read your comments about when Final Fantasy XVI might be revealed.

EP.41 What JRPGs Are Next? from 2017-08-24T01:49:20

The Fall flood of games is coming and it doesn't look like it's stopping until.... next summer? Hide your wallets! The crew also get into some talk about the upcoming Dissidia NT as well as what JR...

EP.40 Fixing The Tales Series from 2017-08-17T06:08:26

Ben Moore of Easy Allies returns to help us break down all the latest JRPG news and what Bandai Namco needs to do to get the Tales series back on track Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend...

EP.39 The Deku Tree Cracks Us Up from 2017-08-09T23:50:56

If you're ready to laugh 'til you cry then this is your episode! This week we're joined by voice actor Sean Chiplock to breakdown the latest news, learn about his career and see how well he knows h...

EP.38 Why 2018 is JRPG Heaven from 2017-08-03T06:52:30

Move over E3, late July is the Mecca for news now! This was one of the biggest weeks for JRPG news in 2017 and the crew is ready to break it all down for you. There was laughing, there was crying a...

EP.37 What We're Playing This Fall from 2017-07-27T18:55:01

Taylor's clearly on drugs, Maddie's clearly obsessed with Trails and Nick is clearly is a huge troll. Obviously. With Fall right around the corner the crew look ahead to see what they'll be playing...

EP.36 We Need to Get Some Help from 2017-07-20T16:15:37

The spirit of meme machine Michael Jordan is in the house this episode as we dive into the latest JRPG news and discuss the difficulties of going back to play older games.

EP.35 The Best of 2017(So far) from 2017-07-13T07:59:01

The year is half over and the crew reflect on what they felt about this year in gaming so far. Everyone picks their most disappointing, most surprising and favorite games overall. Oh and Nick and T...

EP.34 Feeling the Funk from 2017-06-30T06:17:09

The summer is upon us and games are being played! By some, at least... The crew talk about being in a game funk and how to get yourself out. Timestamps: 5:45 - News 23:35 - What We've been Playing...

EP.33 E3 Hangover from 2017-06-23T00:30:16

Gaming's biggest show of the year has come and gone, but did it deliver the goods? The Crew breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly that was E3 2017.

EP.32 Our E3 Hopes and Dreams from 2017-06-08T07:26:40

The smell of E3 is in the air! The crew catches up on the latest slew of news and shares their wildest expectations for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo.

SpoilerCast - Persona 5 from 2017-06-06T03:49:45

We are back with Ben Moore to talk about what we thought about the highly anticipated game, Persona 5. How much did we like it compared to the previous Persona games? Listen to find out!

EP.31 Things Are About To Heat Up from 2017-06-01T07:17:19

*Minor Spoiler Warning* We talk about certain Persona 5 confidants that might be in the spoiler range and we talk about a lot of story parts for Final Fantasy 7 during the news discussion. Just cli...

EP.30 Cosplay & Tales from 2017-05-27T01:31

This week we're joined by the lovely Vanessa "Fruitcake" to talk all things cosplay, streaming, and of course JRPGS. There's a healthy helping of Tales series discussion as well so come hungry!

EP.29 Taylor Finally Beat Cold Steel from 2017-05-18T18:12:22

It's been a long road, but Taylor FINALLY beat Trails of Cold Steel! There will be words spoken. Many many words. The crew also combs through the latest news and debates the future of a prominent J...

SpoilerCast - Trails of Cold Steel from 2017-05-09T16:30:16

Our first spoilercast is now here! Listen to us ramble on about Falcom's Trails of Cold Steel and I mean ramble! What do Nick, Maddie and Kathleen thing about the first Cold Steel game? Listen to ...

EP.28 Debating Storytelling in Games from 2017-05-04T06:26:44

Are you a fan of heated discussions? Then this week's episode is for you! Taylor shares his grievances with a certain game's story and the group discusses what makes a great video game story work.

EP.27 Falcom Punch! from 2017-04-27T06:37:29

On this week's Giant Sword Podcast, Kathleen Abbott joins us to discuss all the JRPGs that never made it over from Japan and everyone's favorite game Back of the Box makes a very Falcom return. We'...

EP.26 Right in the Feels from 2017-04-20T16:09:23

On this week's Giant Sword Podcast we're joined by guest Bryan Koppelmann to talk about which JRPG endings hit us the hardest. There may or may not have been a tear or two shed.

EP.25 The Phantom Thieves Strike from 2017-04-13T08:47:05

Persona 5 is finally here! On this episode we share all our thoughts thus far on Atlus' latest RPG. We give our general opinions before going full on spoiler mode for the first 2 dungeons. (Don't w...

EP.24 The Calm Before the Storm from 2017-04-06T08:11:45

The eve of Persona 5's release we catch up on what we've been playing, break down the Radiant Historia remake news, and of course get hyped for The Phantom Thieves debut.

EP.23 All The Persona from 2017-03-17T07:32:48

Want an off the rails episode? Well you got it! This week Nick, Taylor, and Maddie talk about Persona, anime and everything else in between... And we mean everything. Enjoy! Spoiler Warning: We t...

EP.22 Switch-ing It Up from 2017-03-02T17:40:19

The Nintendo Switch is nearly upon us! The crew are joined by a friend across the pond, Katy Ellis, to discuss the Switch. Nintendo's JRPG Legacy and the never-ending topic of whether Zelda is an R...

EP.21 Ys-y Street from 2017-02-23T07:43:37

If you're a fan of Ys then this is the episode for you! Friend of the show Kathleen Abbott returns to help us discuss all things Falcom from Ys to Legend of Heroes. Taylor also shares his thoughts ...

EP.20 Way of the Samurai from 2017-02-15T09:20:31

Nioh is upon us and boy is it deep! The group also encounters one of the toughest random battles yet and discusses the pros and cons of randomized item stats.

EP.19 Tales of Allies from 2017-02-08T08:44:19

You like hot takes? You like discussion about the Tales series? Well this week's episode has both is spades! The crew is also joined this week by Ben Moore and Brad Ellis of the Easy Allies. Ready ...

EP.18 We're Back! from 2017-02-02T09:36:42

We're back to discuss everything we've been playing during our break!

EP.17 Breaking Down Final Fantasy XV from 2016-12-13T08:44:29

It's finally out and we've played it a lot! Here is our episode dedicated to Final Fantasy 15! Does it meet our expectations? Come and listen!

EP.16 Persona Sadness, Pokemon Gladness from 2016-11-23T02:51:35

This week, the guys break down the Persona 5 delay and what it means for us. Also, we prepare for our lives to be consumed when Burseria and FFXV arrive with a little Pokemon talk as we ponder our ...

EP.15 Next Games On Our List from 2016-11-15T16:40:05

The Giant Swordsmen return to discuss Pokémon Sun and Moon's impending release, as well as the other huge titles that lurk just around the corner. The boys give their last hype speeches before the ...

EP.14 Horror & Ivalice from 2016-11-01T07:05:36

In an M. Night Shyamalan-esque twist, horror junkie and ally of the podcast Casey Hollingsworth comes on to talk about the curious lack of RPGs in the horror genre. Then, we get the competitive jui...

EP.13 PSX Expectations w/ Ben Moore from 2016-10-25T16:37:05

Friend of the podcast Ben Moore returns to prep us for the upcoming PSX conference and catch up on the latest RPG hype. In an emotional and groundbreaking interview, we cover all the hard hitting t...

EP.12 Dragon Quest Greats & 3DS Greats from 2016-10-18T06:46:45

On this episode of the GS Podcast, Taylor has some burning thoughts to share on the new Dragon Quest: Builders title that hit shelves recently. In addition, we break down news items and the jam-pac...

EP.11 The Backlog Project from 2016-10-05T02:01:49

After breaking down some interesting news from Square Enix and From Software, Taylor unveils an extremely interesting challenge that he'll be taking on in 2017. Then, after a new DS edition of the ...

EP.10 If We Were Final Fantasy Developers from 2016-09-28T17:09:38

With the release of Persona 5 in Japan and Trails of Cold Steel 2 worldwide, the GSP boys break down the most recent JRPG releases. as well as the rumors of those to come. Then, at the behest of an...

EP.9 FF8's Legacy + Mailbag from 2016-09-07T16:02:22

This week on the GS Podcast, Nick probes the guys as to why FF8 is regarded so poorly and whether or not that's still deserved. Then, in our first full mailbag segment, we address some very cool an...

EP.8 The Top 5 Episode from 2016-08-31T07:17

On this week's Giant Sword pod, friend of the show Kathleen Abbott joins us to compile countless Top 5's ranging from greatest vehicles to greatest final fantasy summons. This week ranks highly on ...

EP.7 Talking People & Games W/ Guest Erin Fitzgerald from 2016-08-23T16:28:12

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EP. 6: Final Fantasy Breakdown w/ Ben Moore from 2016-08-16T16:45:11

The great Ben Moore joins the Giant Sword podcast again this week to break down the seemingly inevitable FF15 delay and a host of other recent JRPG topics. Then, as we continue our system-by-system...

EP. 5: Where Would You Live? from 2016-08-02T19:18:21

This week on the Giant Sword podcast, our main topic breaks down our dearest and most memorable RPG towns. From timeless background music to diverse and interesting townsfolk, which RPG town sticks...

EP. 4: One Fatal Flaw from 2016-07-27T17:53:40

In the fourth installment of the Giant Sword Podcast, Taylor gives us the skinny on Star Ocean 5 and Tokyo Mirage Sessions. Then, for this week's topic, the guys share some potentially great RPGs t...

EP. 3: Legendary Bosses from 2016-07-20T07:55:55

In our first guest-less episode of the Giant Sword podcast, we dig into Lunar and Breath of Fire, two classic franchises. Then, we give our takes on one of the age-old questions: what are some of t...

EP. 2: Summer's Bounty w/ Kathleen Abbott from 2016-07-06T17:20:54

This week we delve into Taylor's thoughts on the new Star Ocean! Also we have a special guest with us, Kathleen, to talk about her thoughts on Tokyo Mirage Sessions. After that Nick discusses his ...

EP. 1: Our Humble Beginnings w/ Special Guest Ben Moore from 2016-06-29T08:28:31

It all starts here - welcome to the debut episode of the Giant Sword Podcast. To kick things off on this JRPG-dedicated show, we bring on an esteemed fan and critic of the genre: Ben Moore of Easy ...