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Phoenix Edge Ep. 180 – Final Fantasy VI-Inspired JRPG on Kickstarter – Developer Interview

Posted by Stan Marlow on September 8, 2021

In this special episode, the panel welcomes indie RPG developer Something Classic (Shadows of Adam, Pillars of Dust) to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, Quartet, a new turn-based JRPG designed for the modern player. Tyler (Producer, Composer), Patrick (Director, Writer), and Peter (Programm… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 179 – Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Tales of Arise Demo Discussion

Posted by Stan Marlow on August 28, 2021

In this week’s episode, Hat and Stan take a look at the recent trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus and also give their impressions of the recently released Tales of Arise demo. After a brief recap of other Pokémon related announcements, the crew discusses what they hope to see in the first Pokémon g… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 178 – Fantasian Pt. 1 Discussion (Minor Spoilers)

Posted by Robert Hatfield on August 13, 2021

In this episode, Hat is joined by returning guest and game developer Hian to discuss Hironobu Sakaguchi’s latest JRPG adventure, Fantasian! Everything from the gorgeous, handcrafted diorama set pieces, to Nobuo Uematus’s masterful score is discussed in detail. This includes spoiler-free conversation… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 177 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Impressions

Posted by Stan Marlow on August 12, 2021

In this quick episode, Hat is joined by friend of the show Hian to give their impressions of the new Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters of Final Fantasy I, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III. Nearly every aspect of the games are discussed: from the remastered soundtrack, new backgrounds, character s… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 176 – JRPGs with an Exceptional Cast & The Best RPGs to Last on a Budget (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on August 4, 2021

In this episode, the panel dedicates a full episode to discuss topics suggested by the Phoenix Edge community! The show kicks off with the fun, yet challenging task of picking the one JRPG with the best cast of characters. Following that, the team gives their suggestions for great RPGs to fill up a… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 175 – FFXVI Development Update, Cris Tales Impressions, Switch OLED Model and Steam Deck (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on July 28, 2021

In this episode, the Phoenix Edge team weighs in on the recent comments from game producer Naoki Yoshida regarding the development status of Final Fantasy XVI. What does this mean for a potential release date for Square Enix’s next flagship title? Following that, Hat gives his first impressions of t… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 174 – RPG News, Updates, and Impressions from E3 2021 (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on June 30, 2021

In this episode, the Phoenix Edge team recaps all the non-Square Enix related RPG news and announcements from E3 2021. This includes early impressions for highly anticipated games such as Tales of Arise, Elden Ring, Shin Megami Tensei V, and more! The panel puts the spotlight on sixteen different RP… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 173 – Reactions to Square Enix’s E3 2021 Live Stream Event (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on June 15, 2021

In this episode, the Phoenix Edge team gives their on-the-spot reactions of the Square Enix Presents showcase from E3 2021. Joined by friend of the show Hian, the panel gives their tough, but honest criticism of the presentation. Starting with the newly announced Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 172 – Announcements from Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Event (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on June 11, 2021

In this episode, the panel catches up on the most exciting announcements from the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary live stream event! The conversation kicks off with the reveal of an offline version of the long-running MMORPG Dragon Quest X. The discussion then moves to the announcement of an “HD-2D” v… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 171 – New Final Fantasy Action RPG by Team Ninja reportedly in Development (Rumor Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on June 10, 2021

In this episode, the Phoenix Edge team covers an intriguing rumor regarding a new Final Fantasy game by Team Ninja. The developers behind Nioh and Dissidia Final Fantasy NT are allegedly creating an action RPG that will take place in the world of the original Final Fantasy. The original source of th… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 170 – Horizon Forbidden West Reveal Discussion

Posted by Robert Hatfield on June 9, 2021

In this episode, the panel enthusiastically discusses the fantastic Horizon Forbidden West gameplay reveal from Guerrilla Games. This includes a full breakdown on the exciting enhancements Forbidden West promises over the original game, Horizon Zero Dawn. The panel also discusses the cringe Aloy cha… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 169 – Meaningful Side Quests in RPGs & What Defines a Game as an ‘RPG’? (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on April 6, 2021

In this episode, the panel is back from a short break to answer more questions from the Phoenix Edge community! The discussion begins with what separates a good side quest from the all-too-common fetch quest or monster slaying quest. The conversation then transitions to what qualifies a game as an R… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 168 – Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS5, Yuffie DLC, Ever Crisis, & The Last Soldier (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on March 9, 2021

This week, the panel dedicates a full episode to discuss the latest Final Fantasy VII announcements! This includes an overview of the new features and enhancements coming to FFVII Remake Intergrade on PS5; followed up by news and speculation of the new Yuffie DLC episode. The conversation concludes… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 167 – Project Triangle Strategy Impressions & Nintendo Direct RPG Announcements

Posted by Robert Hatfield on March 1, 2021

This week, the panel gives their in-depth thoughts on Square Enix’s recent Project Triangle Strategy Demo release. This includes conversation discussing the story, the voice acting, the music, the battle system, and that gorgeous HD-2D retro aesthetic! Afterward, the panel breaks down the other RPG… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 166 – Mass Effect Remaster & FFXIV Endwalker News (Discussion)

Posted by Robert Hatfield on February 20, 2021

This week, the panel weighs-in on the gorgeous Mass Effect: Legendary Edition trailer, as well as the explosion of news surrounding the upcoming release. Afterward, Eric does a deep-dive—to the moon and back—on Final Fantasy XIV’s newest expansion announcement, Endwalker. The panel also briefly give… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 165 – Comparing Realistic and Stylized Graphics in RPGs (Discussion)

Posted by Stan Marlow on February 15, 2021

This week, the panel gushes about their preference for stylized RPG graphics, but concedes what a more realistic aesthetic can offer. Afterward, a podcast listener questions if free-to-play games such as Genshin Impact and Pokémon GO waste player’s time with time-sink mechanics. Finally, a guilty p… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 164 – 9 RPGs in the FIRST 6 Months of 2021

Posted by Robert Hatfield on February 3, 2021

This week, the panel reviews the next 6 months of 2021, and discusses 9 RPGs that are expected to release within that window! This includes conversation on Bravely Default II, NieR Replicant, Tales of Arise, Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 5 Strikers, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Ys IX, Cris Tales,… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 163 – Square Enix Trademarks Ever Crisis & The First Soldier

Posted by Robert Hatfield on February 1, 2021

This week, the panel catches-up on all the latest FFVII Remake news and speculation. This includes discussion over the recent Square Enix trademark of the phrases, “Ever Crisis” & “The First Soldier.” Afterwards, there is some interesting Twitter activity from Square, that may indicate details o… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 162 – Favorite RPGs of 2020

Posted by Robert Hatfield on January 19, 2021

This episode, the panel discusses their personal favorite RPG of 2020, and also other RPGs that made a BIG splash this past year. This includes in-depth, non-spoiler conversations on Hades, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Xenoblade Chronicles DE, Cyberpunk 2077, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Hyrule Warri… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 160 – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – Discussion

Posted by Robert Hatfield on December 30, 2020

In this episode, the panel holds an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion on the Super Nintendo classic, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. As previously mentioned, this episode is filled with spoilers for the game and is not intended for those that have not played the game. Topics: 01:50 – O… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 159 – Cyberpunk 2077 Controversy – PS4/PC Impressions + Game Awards (Discussion)

Posted by Robert Hatfield on December 21, 2020

This week the panel discussed the controversial launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Many believe the trust between developer CD Projekt Red and players has been permanently broken, but others believe this will pass after the game is fully patched. Opinions vary in this podcast, but we all agree, it would be i… Read More »

Phoenix Edge Ep. 157 – DQ XI Re-Release – Is it Worth it? + 35th Anniversary DQ Speculation

Posted by Robert Hatfield on November 24, 2020

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

Posted by Robert Hatfield on November 12, 2020

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

Posted by Robert Hatfield on October 29, 2020

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

Posted by Robert Hatfield on October 28, 2020

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 »

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