The Best Year for RPGs w/ Kevin Bunch
Summary
Hosts Eric, Nadia, and Victor, joined by guest Kevin Bunch, debate the greatest years for RPG releases. They nominate 1994, 1998, 1999, 2011, 2015, and 2023, citing titles like Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Skyrim, and Baldur’s Gate 3. The group discusses criteria such as mainstream impact and game quality before locking in 1999 as a top contender.
Topics discussed
Intro, guest Kevin Bunch, and Final Fantasy 14 rhythm mechanics
Guest intro, Guilty Gear discussion, and setting the episode topic
Nominating 1994 and 1998 as great RPG years
The case for 1999: Final Fantasy 8, Chrono Cross, and more
Nominating 2011, 2015, and 2023 for the Mount Rushmore
Discussing criteria: Memetic longevity and Persona 5's impact
Voting round 1: Locking in 1999 and debating 1994 vs 2023
Voting round 2: Cutting 1994 and debating 2011 vs 2017
Finalizing the Mount Rushmore: 1998, 1999, 2015, 2023
GDQ Minneapolis recap, Warframe, and Persona 4 Reload news
Fire Emblem GBA gameplay and relationship mechanics
Star Fox 64, artist alley stories, and outro
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