Join us for another episode of HitPoint, your one-stop podcast for everything JRPG! This week, we're diving deep into the fascinating evolution of the genre, from the golden days of 2D pixel art to the groundbreaking mechanics and narratives of today's titles. We'll be touching upon the ongoing debate between classic and modern JRPG art styles, the transformation in game mechanics over the years, and the exciting dynamic between indie and triple-A titles in the current gaming landscape. Expect to hear us discussing the most recent JRPG news, including game updates and upcoming releases. We're also excited to showcase a selection of new game trailers, and talk about exciting developments from the industry. This week's question of the week is: "If you could bring back one element from classic JRPGs to modern games, what would it be and why?" We can't wait to hear your responses, so make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments! Tune in every Sunday at 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern. Video Description ✩ Audio Version ✩ ► https://superderekrpgs.com/hitpoint/ SOCIAL LINKS --------------------------------------------------- ✩ Derek ✩ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperDerekRPGs ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SuperDerekRPGs ►Discord: https://discord.me/superderek ✩ Baku ✩ ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BakusanJRPG ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BakusanJRPG ►Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/weebsauce ►Discord: https://discord.me/ABC UPCOMING RELEASES --------------------------------------------------- ►Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone 07/27/2024 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2107860/Yggdra_Union/ ►Great Ambition of the Slimes 07/26/2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vLCvaDwSx0 ►Arcadian Atlas 07/27/2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ndtm4mI80 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS --------------------------------------------------- ►UFO Robot Grendizer - The Feast of the Wolves 11/14/2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LppRKm3-x7o ►One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 - DLC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi4Y49FUPsE EXTERNAL LINKS --------------------------------------------------- ►XC3 gets Mythra/Pyra Amiibo update https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/59259/~/how-to-update-xenoblade-chronicles-3#v210 ►Arcadian Atlas physical games (And 2 LP Vinyl OST) https://serenityforge.com/games/arcadian-atlas ►Gamescom 2023 https://b2b.gamescom.global/gamescom/the-gamescom/ ►NieR: Automata Orchestra live concert tour https://www.nierconcert.com/ ►ANN: NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Gets 2nd Cours https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-23/nier-automata-ver-1.1a-anime-gets-2nd-cours/.200588 TIMESTAMPS --------------------------------------------------- Welcome Back to Hit Point! 0:00:00 Welcome Back to Hit Point! 0:01:08 Intro 0:01:40 Baku how are you doing? 0:03:10 What have you been up to? 0:08:14 Baku plays A Space for the Unbound Last Week's Comments: 0:13:05 Comment 1: I wonder if Derek and Baku will read this late comment before the next episode? 0:14:16 Comment 2: I'm part of the mowing the lawn club. 0:18:47 Comment 3: One of the slowest news week, becomes one of your greatest interesting Episodes 0:19:18 Voice Mail: How do you feel about the replayability of JRPGs Question of the Week 0:37:09 QotW: Which one element from a RPG would you bring back? Updates & DLC Round-Up 0:39:20 Xenoblade 3 adds support for the Pyra and Mythra Amiibo Upcoming Releases This Week 0:43:32 Yggdra Union 0:46:10 Great Ambition of the SLIMES 0:48:30 Arcadian Atlas New Game Announced: 0:51:48 UFO Robot Grendizer 0:55:41 One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4...