The REAL RPG Years: A JRPG Podcast

RPG YEARS

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Episodes 411

Avg. Duration 1h 13m

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Since Jun 2018

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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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 periodic reviews on games from the "Golden Years", which includes games from the 4th, 5th, and 6th generation of video games.

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S3E136 RPG Years 136 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 3 - Old Lumiere)

Apr 20, 2026 1h 26m

This week, Frost is back to cover our third segment of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The horrible truth about Verso has been revealed! and Bill finally meet someone who is obsessed with feet as much…

RPG YEARS 135 - Crystal Warriors Review

Apr 17, 2026 1h 33m

This week, Bill and Mike take you back in time... to a time land and gaming forgot. Its time to review our first Game Gear game! get out your Gear cables for some SRPG action. Its the Crystal…

S3E134 RPG Years 134 - Trails in the Sky: First Chapter Review pt 1 (Development History)

Apr 06, 2026 1h 12m

This week, Bill and Frost kick off their review of Legend of Heroes Trails in the Sky: First Chapter by covering the game's development history.The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition…

S3E133 RPG Years 133 - Clair Obscur: E33 RPG Club (segment 2 - Act 1)

Mar 30, 2026 2h 12m

This week, Bill and Frost discuss the thrilling conclusion to ACT 1 of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Also, we uncover Frost's irrational hatred for story-battles.The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur:…

S3E132 RPG Years 132 - Final Fantasy Legend II Finale

Mar 23, 2026 1h 41m

This week, we check another Golden Years game off the list: as we complete Final Fantasy Legend II (Saga 2)!The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Complete Ancient Sanctuary by March…

S3E131 RPG Years 131 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 RPG Club (segment 1)

Mar 16, 2026 2h 32m

This week, Bill and Frost bring you an extra long discussion on the first part of Clair Obscur: Expedition33 (through the Ancient Sanctuary).The current RPGClub is Clair Obscur: Expedition…

S3E130 RPG Years 130 - Final Fantasy Legend 2 (segment 3) plus Pokémon news

Mar 09, 2026 1h 9m

This week, Bill and Frost try not to talk too much about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, cover all the new (and old) Pokémon news, then tackle the third segment of the Golden years playthrough of Final…

S3E129 RPG Years 129 - Final Fantasy Legend 2 (segment 2)

Mar 02, 2026 1h 26m

This week, Bill and Frost talk about the opening to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, cover a bit of news, then tackle the second segment of the Golden years playthrough of Final Fantasy Legend 2 (through…

S3E128 RPG Years 128 - February News and E33 Club Checkpoints

Feb 23, 2026 56m

Frost returns and so does the podcast! What has he been up to? Did Bill do anything in the past 2 weeks? Plus, starting the Clair Obsur: Expedition 33 RPG Club and news from the latest Nintendo…

S3E127 RPG Years 127 - We have a winner! plus FF Legend 2 (part I)

Feb 09, 2026 1h 27m

This week, Bill and Frost catchup: has Frost managed to finish another game on his list? How is Crystal Warriors going?Then, we announce our latest RPG Club winner, cover a bit of news, and then dive…

S3E126 RPG Years 126 - News and Nominations

Feb 01, 2026 1h 4m

This week, Bill and Frost talk about what they've been playing this week, which games (so far) have been nominated for the next RPG Club, and then get you all the news they've been ignoring from the…

S3E125 RPG Years 125 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub - Finale

Jan 26, 2026 1h 50m

This week, Bill and Frost talk about the emotional ending of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter. Surprises and mysteries abound!Final Fantasy Legend II the next List game! Join the…

S3E124 RPG Years 124 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub - Chapter 4 (pt1)

Jan 19, 2026 1h 40m

This week, Bill and Frost Cover the first part of Chapter 4 from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter (through the Queen Alicia Quest).We're closing in on the end of this RPGClub, so…

S3E123 RPG Years 123 - 2026 New Years Resolutions and Trails in the Sky RPG Club Chapter 3

Jan 11, 2026 2h 13m

This week, Bill and Frost catchup on everything they missed over the holiday break, cover their 2026 gaming resolutions, then tackle Trails in the Sky: First Chapter, Chapter 3 - the Black Orbment…

S3E122 RPG Years 122 - 2025 in Review

Dec 28, 2025 1h 25m

This week, Bill and Frost play catch up and share their thoughts on the latest RPG news. Then they look back at the the games they played in 2025 and Bill tries to get a consensus on which ones were…

S3E121 RPG Years 121 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub (Chapter 2)

Dec 22, 2025 1h 48m

This week, Bill and Frost catchup after they're extended break. Then, we cover Chapter 2 of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (FC) for the RPG Club. Did Bill even finish the segment?Check out…

S3E120 RPG Years 120 - Great Greed Review!

Dec 08, 2025 1h 31m

Bill finished a game??!This week, we review the 1992 food-themed Gameboy JRPG Great Greed!The current RPGClub is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter (updated!)10/19 - Finish the…

S3 Happy Thanksgiving - Quick Catch Up

Dec 01, 2025 8m Bonus

This week, Bill pops in for a quick catch up and to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!Plus, news!Check out Kaslo25's YouTube page for more Trails content…

S3E119 RPG Years 119 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter RPGClub (Chapter 1)

Nov 24, 2025 1h 28m

This week, we cover Chapter 1 of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (FC) for the RPG Club. Tag along with Bill and Frost as they cover all the happenings of the Bose region, meeting Olivier, and…

S3E118 RPG Years 118 - Grandia Finale + mini review

Nov 17, 2025 3h 3m

This week, our adventure comes to an end as we complete our Grandia playthrough. Did Frost give in and play the game "the right way"? How does the HD remaster compare the Saturn and PS1…

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