RPG Cast – Episode 820: “Childhood Trauma Bingo Card”
Summary
Hosts discuss Josh’s experience with Disgaea Mayhem, a musou-style spinoff featuring intense grinding and item leveling. Kelly shares his excitement over a new dual-screen Android handheld for retro emulation, specifically playing Tactics Ogre. Chris talks about playing Path of Exile’s new pirate-themed league and reflects on his desire for a definitive pirate RPG. The episode concludes with a look at the emerging genre of "tidy-up" simulation games.
Topics discussed
Intro and Josh Carpenter's cow class
Disgaea: The Complete Edition gameplay and grinding
Steam Deck OLED and handheld hardware discussion
Atelier Ryza 3 and Kiryu cameo
Path of Exile 2 and pirate game memes
Cozy sorting games and Aldi shopping carts
Listener feedback and Final Fantasy XIV news
FFXIV Chocobos, collabs, and Star Wars game
New game announcements and reviews
Retro handhelds and closing remarks
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