This week, we covered a classic PS2 era title from my early years. Nippon Ichi Software is known for the Disgaea series (dood), but they've also developed quite a few other lovely tactical RPG titles too. Over 20 years after the first game's release, we finally got a sequel to Phantom Brave! So to celebrate, … Continue reading Episode 189: Phantom Brave & The Lost Hero
After 20 years on the sidelines, Phantom Brave is back—and it's every bit as weird, charming, and strategic as you remember. A cult classic long overshadowed by its older sibling Disgaea, Phantom Brave first launched on the PS2 in 2004. While Disgaea would go on to spawn seven mainline entries and a multitude of spinoffs, … Continue reading Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Review
This week, we brought back one of the OG LAG Boyz to chat about THPS 3+4's announcement and upcoming release. Brandon, formerly of The Crescendo here on KUCI 88.9FM Irvine, came to visit and discuss what his ideal soundtrack would be for the remaster. Peep his playlist below and check out the YouTube link to … Continue reading Episode 187: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
We opened our Spring quarter this year with a real unique, quirky, dark, but endearing indie title. For fans of Doki Doki Literature Club, pixelated graphics, and management sims with a flair for the macabre, NSO first popped on my radar thanks to real-life vtubers playing the game. Special shoutout to our wonderful cohost Israel … Continue reading Episode 186: Needy Streamer Overload
We closed out Winter quarter this year with the latest indie roguelike to Hoover up my life. Shogun Showdown is deceptively simple, but coupled with smooth as silk gameplay and its stellar pixel art & chiptune soundtrack, it has become one of my favorite recent releases. Peep the playlist below, along with a whole bunch … Continue reading Episode 185: Shogun Showdown
