Our Honest Thoughts on JRPGs in 2026 So Far…

In this episode, we’re looking back at Q1 and break down everything we played so far this year. 🎮 We go month by month, highlighting the new releases we spent time with, along with the backlog games we finally got around to. It’s a mix of fresh impressions, catch-up moments, and honest thoughts on what stood out! We also talk about Branden’s trip to PAX East, where he shares some of his highlights and standout moments. This is a more laid-back episode and gives you a taste of the vibe from our members-only after show! 💬Let us know in the comments: What have you been playing this year so far? Any standout games or backlog wins? ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the JRPG conversation with us every week! ========================================= Timestamp: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:44 Let's talk about January (New Games and Backlog) 00:22:14 February (New Games and Backlog) 00:55:18 March (New Games and Backlog) 01:07:12 Branden talks PAX East ========================================= Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @jrpg_pursuit   A podcast for all things JRPG! If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!). Emily: YouTube: @orbalology X: x.com/orbalology Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology Branden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegems Bluesky: justthegems.net Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems Abdallah: YouTube: @DallahGames X: x.com/dallahgames Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/dallahgames