
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 perio... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 425 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesDocumentaryLeisureSociety & Culture | |||

Bill is still away, but Frost doesn't want to celebrate episode 150 alone. So he's called up @kaslo25 to talk about the game that kicked off the HD2D revolution, Octopath Traveler.
Intro / Banter - 00:00
Review Start - 12:00
Dev History - 17:30
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This week, Bill is away, so we called up Jay S. for his yearly summer appearance! This time we talk about the first segment of our FF4 playthrough (through Mt. Ordeals)
The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!
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This week, Bill and Frost try to remember what the hell happened in Paladin's Quest. Tune in for one hell of a review....
The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!
The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !
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This week, Bill and Frost cover the final segment of Legend of Legaia. Also: Persona 3 first impressions and a bit of news.
The current List game is Final Fantasy IV!! Join the discord and play along!
The current RPGClub is PERSONA 3 (Reload) !
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The group covers a wide range of RPGs, with a strong emphasis on JRPGs and classic eras, blending deep dives into game systems, story analysis, and character development with lighthearted banter. A notable throughline is the RPG Club concept, which acts as a book club-like framework for discussing a prescribed JRPG, alongside periodic reviews of titles from earlier console generations. Episodes frequently thread together long-form debates about plot twists, game design, and nostalgia while also weaving in current gaming news and personal anecdotes. A few standout traits include the hosts' willingness to bridge retro and modern RPGs, the mix of structured analysis and playful rapport, and guest appearances that expand perspectives beyond the... more
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