Phoenix Edge(s) Archive
Phoenix Edge Ep. 157 – DQ XI Re-Release – Is it Worth it? + 35th Anniversary DQ Speculation
For many, Dragon Quest XI is one of the most beloved JRPGs of the PS4/Switch generation. With that said, early adopters of DQXI on the PS4 paid full price for the game, only to be tempted with a greatly expanded version of the game on the Nintendo Switch 18-months later… at a lower resolution and an… Read More »
Phoenix Edge Ep. 156 – Bravely Default II Delayed – Discussion
The discussion this week focuses on the recent announcement that Bravely Default II has been delayed until February 26th, 2021, as well as an overview of the various improvements made to the game, based upon the recent survey taken from the demo. Listen, subscribe, and chat where you please, and lea… Read More »
Phoenix Edge Ep. 155 – Classic Fire Emblem on Switch & Monster Hunter Rise Trailer
The discussion this week focuses on Nintendo’s latest exciting RPG announcement, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. Afterwards, the conversation shifts towards the new Monster Hunter film coming out at the end of the year, and whether this movie will be authentic to the Monster Hunte… Read More »
Phoenix Edge Ep. 154 – 5 RPGs that NEED to be on a Dreamcast Mini & Great Affordable 3DS/DS RPGs
Recent news suggests the Dreamcast is SEGA’s next foray into the nostalgia bubble of mini console re-releases. With this in mind, it seems appropriate to discuss a handful of great Dreamcast RPGs, and also whether their appearance on the Dreamcast Mini is likely. Afterwards, the conversation transit… Read More »
Phoenix Edge Ep. 153 – Genshin Impact Impressions – Is it a Breath of the Wild Clone?
This week the panel gives their hands-on impressions with Genshin Impact, a new open-world action-RPG game developed by miHoYo. This includes discussion on the similarities the game shares with Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and whether it’s merely a creative inspiration, or a pixel shy of appropriation… Read More »
Phoenix Edge Ep. 152 – Hogwarts Legacy RPG Announced & Bethesda Acquisition
This week the panel discusses the recent Hogwarts Legacy trailer, which promises an immersive open-world RPG experience set in the Harry Potter universe! Afterwards, the recent Microsoft acquisition of Bethesda is discussed and the odds of games like The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 being exclusiv… Read More »
Phoenix Edge Ep. 151 – Final Fantasy XVI Trailer BREAKDOWN
This week, the most thorough deep-dive into the Final Fantasy XVI Awakening trailer on the internet! Including hyper-detailed story speculation and analysis, suited for only the most excited FF fans out there. What is the battle of the Twin Realms? Is our main character more than he seems? Should we… Read More »
Phoenix Edge Ep. 150 – Final Fantasy XVI Reveal Discussion
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Showcase opened with a nearly 4-minute SURPRISE Final Fantasy XVI trailer and there is SO MUCH to talk about! Join us as we give our initial thoughts and impressions on the trailer and some of the news that followed shortly after. Listen, subscribe, and chat where you please, an… Read More »
Phoenix Edge – Ep. 149: FF7 Remake Part 2 – Wishlist w/ Ultima Final Fantasy & Riconius
We are joined this episode by Kaleb Schweiss from the Ultima Final Fantasy podcast, as well as the YouTuber/Artist known as Riconius, to discuss the possibilities of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2. This is a spoiler-filled discussion for all games in the Final Fantasy VII universe, in addition to s… Read More »
Phoenix Edge – Ep. 148: BEST RPGs: PS1 – PS4 w/ Mike – Resonant Arc & Hian
This week, we are joined by two guests, Mike from the Resonant Arc YouTube channel, and our good friend and game developer, Hian, to discuss some of the most iconic RPGs across the past 4 PlayStation consoles! Topics: 00:01:17 – Chatting with Guests00:08:03 – Final Fantasy VII 00:38:44 – PS-One Surv… Read More »
Phoenix Edge – Ep. 144: Eiyuden Chronicle & Other Crowdfunded RPGs
This week, we give our thoughts on the recently announced crowdfunded RPG, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, a game being developed by Suikoden veterans! Later, we do a deep dive into the crowdfunding space of RPGs, discussing the positives and negatives of industry veteran-led games, and indie pro… Read More »
Phoenix Edge – Ep. 139: Game Delays, Mobile Shutdown & Pokémon News
We discuss the Tales of Arise delay and whether Bandai Namco has bitten off more than they can chew. We then jump in deep with the latest Pokemon DLC controversy, in addition to discussing preferred RPG DLC practices. We also discuss the Terra Battle & Final Fantasy Mobius closure, as well as ot… Read More »
