Level Up Legacy

This week we get into JRPG length. What JRPGs really take advantage of their long run time and could they be shortened a bit? We dive in and answer members questions and another fun round of Bonus XP!

This week Mags returns from Japan and we put together a top 10 list of upcoming JRPGs for 2026! Be sure to let us know what games you are most excited for.

This week Mags and Slam cover all of the Trails series focusing on each arc. We go over what each of them does best, our favorite characters and honestly we just ramble on gushing about how much we adore this series. Unfortunately Brandon couldn't make it so Lamp Brandon is filling in.

This week you're in for a treat. We are ranking every fast food restaurant. This was a fun and challenging list to make so we hope you enjoy it. Please don't hesitate to let us know in the comments what your favorite restaurants are and if we got this right or wrong!

We bring you the official Level Up Legacy Pax East Episode. We talk about everything Pax East. From games we played to experiences we had, we give you the full breakdown of our Pax East experience.

In this episode we go over everything we bought at PAX East 2026! We had a great time and we all probably spent too much money but we got some really cool things and we have some really great stories to tell!

This week we talk about spinoffs. Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories and Persona 5 Strikers all give the main series an expanded opportunity to reach new players with new gameplay styles and we want to highlight what makes a good spinoff! We also rank 10 of the best JRPG spinoffs out there.

This week we rank all of the greatest JRPGs for beginners! If you are new to the genre and you're looking for JRPGs to play then this is the list for you. The games you see here are sure to introduce you to the best of what the genre has to offer and should give you a ton to play. Be sure to let us know in the comments below, which JRPGs you think would be great for beginners.

This week we dive into the Monster Taming genre of games and talk about our favorite games that are not Pokemon. We touch on what makes Pokemon great and what other games do different that makes them special! Be sure to let us know what some of your favorites are in the comments!

This week we talk about everything Pokémon! Pombon, Winds and Waves, Gale of Darkness and much much more. What a great time to be a Pokemon fan!

In this week's episode we do an extremely long AMA and dive really deep into each and every question that our community submitted. Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and helped us grow. We are so thankful for you all.

The February State of Play for PlayStation was WILD and it was jam packed full of announcements. Did the State of Play deliver? We each give it a grade and go over every single reveal.

This week we grade the first Nintendo Direct of 2026. There were a ton of JRPGs and ports of games that we've wanted to see on Nintendo Switch 2 for a long time but there were also a few surprises that we didn't expect. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the February Nintendo Direct in the comments below!

In this week's episode we dive into everything Nintendo for the year. Nintendo is expected to have a Partner Direct this week so we go through some predictions as well as what we think could be coming throughout the year for the Nintendo Switch 2. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our membership updates. We have a lot in store for our most dedicated fans. We appreciate you!

This week we talk about Persona and the 30th anniversary celebration. There's 3 coming soon slots on the website that hint at games or big announcements coming. What could they be? Let's talk about it!

This week Lamp Brandon joins in place of Retro Brandon to talk Trails with Mags and Slam. Why is the series special and what makes it something we recommend to everyone?

The Nintendo 3DS has been the talk of the town recently so we dive into why we think this is the last great handheld system! What is the massive appeal? Why is it making a return to headlines? Find out in this weeks episode.

This week the crew talks about JRPGs in 2026 to look forward to. We are super excited for all the games coming and there are even more unannounced games that I'm sure are right around the corner. Let us know in the comments what your excited for!

This week we all get together and discuss our favorite games of the year. We actually rank our top 5 with Taylor from The Gaming Shelf. Be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorite games of the year are!

We thought it would be fun to go through each of the categories and predict the winners for the 2025 Game Awards.

This week we talk about why IGN's Top 100 Nintendo Games list is such an insanely weird list.

This week we celebrate thanksgiving with games we are thankful for. First we have our preshow for all members, we hope you enjoy!

As we head into the holiday season and everyone is preparing their gift list, we have the perfect video for you. We go over everything you need to know before doing all your shopping this year. Let us know in the comments what you'll be buying.

This week the crew talks about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. This is the full spoilercast you've all been waiting for.

This week we celebrate our first milestone of 500 subscribers. We gathered a ton of your questions and answer them here. This was a great time, and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you all!

This week we go through and rank every mainline Pokemon game. Pokemon Legends Z-A is on its way and we wanted to celebrate by taking a trip down memory lane. Let us know your favorite Pokemon games in the comments below!

This week we invite our friends at The JRPG Pursuit on to talk about JRPGs that we think deserve more love! This episode is a ton of fun and it was great to get everyone together. Please let us know in the comments below what games you think deserve more attention!

This week we talk about Remakes! Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is out and it's incredible so it got us thinking, with all the JRPG remakes we've been getting, what makes for a the best experience. Also what games would we like to see get the remake treatment? Let us know in the comments what games you'd like to see remade.

This week we invite Stealth40k on to talk about the September 2025 Nintendo Direct. We run through the entire list of games but we really focus on the best of the best Fire Emblem and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

This week we discuss Pax West and our favorite JRPG soundtracks. Moogle Mags finished Expedition 33 and we spend the second half discussing the game and our thoughts on it. Let us know your thoughts on the greatest story ever told.

This week Taylor from The Gaming Shelf joins us to discuss JRPGs that we think are overrated. There's a lot of great games out there, and I think we all can agree that there are games out there that just didn't land with us personally. Take it easy on us because this one gets a little heated.

This week Moogle Mags, Slam Zangel and Burlap Brandon get together to takl about the best heroes in JRPGs. We love great stories like Unicorn Overlord (Greatest story ever told) and we especially like it when they have incredible characters, like the one's mentioned in this episode.

This week we talk about all of the JRPGs we still have coming this year. There's a ton to look forward to and we had a blast talking about all of them. Let us know in the comments what you are looking forward to!

This week we invite AvengerMags, and Taylor on to give our hot takes in video games! There's a ton to go through here like Key Cards (of course) to beloved games we don't like and much more. Be sure to stay until the end for a surprise. This is a fun one!!

This week Retro Brandon, Slam Zany and AvengerMags breakdown the Nintendo Partner Showcase that was filled to the brim with amazing JRPGs. Let us know in the comments what your favorite announcements were, and was there anything missing for you?

This week we invite Taylor from The Gaming Shelf on to talk about Fire Emblem. What do we want next from the newest entry in the series? There's a ton to go over this week with leaks and rumors of a new title incoming. Let us know what you think in the comments!

This week we invite AvengerMags on with us to discuss our favorite games that aren't JRPGs. We spend so much time gushing about JRPGs but like everyone else, there's games outside the genre that we really adore and we wanted to shine some light on those!

This week Retro Brandon and Slam Zany rank every Zelda game. This gets heated as they both disagree on what should take the top spot. Let us know in the comments below what your favorite Zelda games are, and if you agree with the tier list!

This week we invite some special guests on to rank the top 10 JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch. We don't just give you 10 great games here though. There's so much fun to be had in this episode as each of us bring 5 of our favorite games to the table to make a case for their place in the top 10. Let us know what your favorites are in the comments!

This week we rank every single Final Fantasy game ever made. That's right, every game is here even the spinoffs.  Slam Zany Retro Brandon  and Taylor from  The Gaming Shelf all work together to find out what the best game in the series is. This is a long episode so strap in and let us know in the comments what your favorite game in the series is!

This week we invite ‪The Gaming Shelf on to talk about the crazy first week of the Nintendo Switch 2 and all the madness that ensued. Launch games, Key cards, what's coming up among many other things. We also dive into Taylor's thoughts on the Persona 4 Revival announcement. Oh and Slam gives us the inside scoop on Banana Pudding.

This week we dive deep into the Switch 2 and all of the showcases. We break down the HUGE Persona 4 Revival announcement and much much more. This is a long one so strap in and for those that stick around until the end, let us know what you think of the episode.

This week we talk about Indie Quest and everything that went into making it. Taylor goes into some behind the scenes stories. We also talk about physical vs digital games, the hoops we have to jump through to play together in modern games, and a whole lot of other stuff in between. It's a long episode this week so strap in. Let us know in the comments below what you thought of Indie Quest and if you prefer physical or digital games.

This week, the crew celebrates the return of Taylor and the excitement surrounding the upcoming Indie Quest showcase. We get together to share our favorite indie games and JRPGs. Check out the video to hear about our thoughts on our favorite Indie JRPGs!

This week Slam Zany and Brandon work hard to craft the Perfect JRPG. We give it a crazy title at the end so be sure to stay tuned for that. We talk about all the different gameplay elements, combat, exploration, leveling and progression systems and story. There's a lot to unpack here so let us know what you think!!

This week we spend an entire episode talking about how much we love Clair Obscur Expedition 33. This is a truly incredible game and there is so much to talk about. We keep this discussion entirely spoiler free so anyone is free to jump in and watch.

This week we invite Erek Ladd on with us to talk about JRPGs that we feel have been forgotten with time. We love these games and if you haven't heard of them, then be sure to give them a shot. Let us know in the comments below if there are any games you thought should make the list!

This week we talk about everything Persona! Persona 6, Persona 4 Remake, spin offs and much much more. There's so much love for this series, and we want to dive deep into what makes it great. Let us know in the comments below what you think is coming for Persona and what you'd like to see from Persona 6.

We are back this week to talk about the Switch 2! This time we are talking about games that deserve more attention. We all love Mario Kart and Donkey Kong, but what about all the other games that were shows? Let us know in the comments what your favorite announcements were.

We welcome a bunch of friends on to talk about The Nintendo Switch 2 and everything that Nintendo has shown off this week.