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

How is Triangle Strategy? What are our thoughts on it? That's this entire episode! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation  Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs #trianglestrategy #srpg

We discuss the last State of Play that happened to have some surprises in it. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #stateofplay #playstation

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 Falcom Corporation  Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs #top5 #ps4

An out of no where Nintendo Direct has a lot of good news for us JRPGers and we talk about all of it. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation  Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs #xenoblade3 #chronocross

Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard, WHAT? We also talk about which franchises would make good JRPGS. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs #Activision #gamingshelf

We discuss our GOTY and what our community voted on for GOTY. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation  Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs #GOTY #arise

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

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. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #chronocross #finalfantasytactics

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 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #starocean #breathoffire

*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 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #FinalFantasy #TokyoGameShow

We haven't answered you questions for the last 2 episodes so we decided to do a whole episode answering them! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #FinalFantasy #TalesofArise

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. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #PlaystationEvent #TalesofArise

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 Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #e3

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   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #e3

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 (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #e3

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) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #finalfantasy

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/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #giantswordpodcast #nierreplicant

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) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #talesofarise #Ys

We talk about Monster Hunter Rise and if too many series are becoming too casual. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #easymode #monsterhunter

We got a new trailer for Tales of Arise and gameplay shown for the next Trails game to talk about! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #falcom #namco

We got new announcements for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the Pokemon franchise! Are we excited or not? Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs​ #finalfantasy​ #playstation

We chat about the games we've been playing lately and Taylor's thoughts on the upcoming Persona 5 Strikers. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #ys9 #talesof

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! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #gameawards #13sentinels

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! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #hyrulewarriors #yakuza

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! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #ps5 #coldsteel4

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 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #PS5 #FinalFnatasyXVI

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 3rd and Crossbell. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #TGS #YsIX

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! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #falcom #trails

A lot of new teases and Fairy Tail impressions on this episode of the Giant Sword Podcast! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #genshinimpact #fairytail

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! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #SMTV #faetactics

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!  Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #atelierryza2 #faetactics

We talk about what we thought about the New Game Plus Expo. Discuss what we've been playing and answer your questions! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #newgameplusexpo #YxIX

Taylor and Nick talk about the what was shown about the PS5 and Taylor has some specific thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles. Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #playstation5 #xenobladechronicles

*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!  Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternitystoryofseasons/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation    #jrpgs #persona5royal #

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 Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song:To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation

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 SPOILERS!

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 a monster, don't miss out! Thank you Lady Pelvic for joining us for this episode!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyPelvic Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs #bravelydefault2 #persona5royal

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! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   #jrpgs #demo #finalfantasy7remake

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! Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #warofthevisions #runefactory4

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 old classic makes it's return!    Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation   Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation  

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! Timestamps: 1:10 - Pokemon Discussion 13:33 - Which JRPG can we always go back to? 24:42 - Which Releases are we looking forward to? 48:54 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation

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 is finally out and we both gush about it! Since we've been gone for awhile we rambled a bit more this episode but all about JRPGs sop this is one you can't miss! Timestamps: 1:02 - Trails of Cold Steel 3 is Out! 27:19 - Atelier Ryza Discussion 35:42 - Square Enix Ramble 52:55 - What we have been Playing 1:12:20 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation

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.

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 get a release window for the west! Spring time is going to be a busy time for us JRPG enthusiasts. We also answer your questions and talk about what we've been up to as always!  Timestamps: 7:47 - Persona 5 Royal release window for the west 11:20 - Grandia HD Remaster News 16:16 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses Sales 26:38 - Game Freak Trademarks Little Town Hero 37:29 - Anime Talk 47:15 - What have we've been playing 1:11:25 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation

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 answer your questions! Thank you for being patient with us, we will hopefully get back to an episode every week soon! Timestamps: 4:52 - Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town 11:54 - Rune Factory 5 15:50 - Final Fantasy Brave Exvius 36:53 - Sakura Wars 44:13 - What we've been playing 1:05:33 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation #jrpgs #sakurawars #storyofseasons

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 questions! Timestamps: 3:12 - Falcom Teases 6:52 - Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town Announced 20:34 - Langrisser I & II coming west in early 2020  21:22 - Atelier Ryza News 36:53 - Ys IX News 38:53 - What we've been playing 57:16 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation

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 - Final Fantasy VII Remake 25:14 - Tales of Arise 41:01 - Dragon Quest Games 55:45 - Trials of Mana 1:00:37 - Breath of the Wild Sequel 1:04:27 - Phantasy Star Online 2 1:11:13 - Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin 1:15:42 - Missing in Action 1:38:19 - Questions

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 Collection 5:08 - What We've Been Playing 22:50 - Anime Discussion 27:52 - Our E3 Predictions 52:48 - Questions 1:01:36 - Random WoW Classic Dicussion

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 about some good memories. Timestamps: 1:43 - Baldo Announced 3:49 - Atelier Ryza Announced 14:49 - Star Ocean First Departure R Announced 23:06 - Nippon Ichi News 34:02 - What We've Been Playing 1:00:13 - Our E3 2019 Dreams 1:20:05 - Your Questions

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 questions since we missed out last week! Timestamps: 3:45 - Rune Factory 4 Special News 8:04 - Project Prelude Rune Canceled 23:06 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses Info 38:26 - What We've Been Playing 54:50 - Questions Intro Song: Cry for Your Eternity/The Legend of Heroes Sora No Kiseki the 3rd Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation Outro Song: To The Glorious Future /The Legends of Heroes Sen No Kiseki 2 Original Soundtrack/ Copyright (c) Nihon Falcom Corporation