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The RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy IV Episode 5: The FuSoYa Finale!Tom, Travis, and Prof cap off their Final Fantasy IV experience by completing the game and chatting about their final thoughts!
2026-01-0956 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy IV Episode 4: F These MalborosProf, Tom, and Travis discuss the finer points of Final Fantasy monsters in Final Fantasy 4 as they progress to and through the mid-point of the game.
2025-12-0536 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy IV Episode 3: We Go Clubbin'Tom, Travis, and Prof move further into Final Fantasy 4...and find a lot of dancers.
2025-11-071h 00The RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy IV Episode 2: A Turn Towards PaladinTom, Travis, and Prof dig further into Cecil & Co's exploits--and learn about the duality of man, a man, a man named Cecil.
2025-10-3147 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy IV Episode 1: Edward Steals Your PotionsTom, Travis, and Prof crack open Final Fantasy IV and see what's inside. Turns out--some cool characters and story!
2025-10-2454 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy IV Episode 0: A Beloved EntryTravis, Tom, and Prof are back to play through and talk about another entry in the Final Fantasy series: Final Fantasy 4!
2025-09-2638 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy III Episode 4: The FinaleTom, Travis, and Prof have finished Final Fantasy 3! Here, they share there thoughts on the final sections and the game overall.
2025-08-2349 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy III Episode 3: Justice for Fat ChocoboTom, Travis, and Prof are back to continue their journey into Final Fantasy III.
2025-08-0148 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy III Episode 2: Dragoons versus GarudaProf, Tom, and Travis return to talk about Final Fantasy III. Here, they dig into The Flood World, Amur, and Saronia and the Dragoons.
2025-07-0738 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy III Episode 1: Tip Your DancersTom, Travis, and Prop talk about the first 9 sections or so of Final Fantasy III. They chat about Alter Cave all the way through Argus Castle and leaving the Floating Continent. There's a lot to like in this long lost, third installment of the Final Fantasy series.
2025-06-271h 04The RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy III Episode 0: Pixel Perfect PrologueProf, Tom, and Travis are back at it, back into Final Fantasy, and backing themselves into rhetorical corners. The crew digs into what Final Fantasy III is all about before they begin to play it.
2025-06-2038 minThe RPG BacklogBastion Episode 3: An All-Timer?What a 180 Travis and Prof have experienced with Bastion. From hesitation to hell yeah, the duo remark on what makes Bastion stand out so many years after launch.
2025-05-0231 minThe RPG BacklogBastion Episode 2: Hold Up...This Game RocksTrav and Prof turn a 180 on their feelings for Bastion. It's got a lot that helps the game stand up on its own two feet. It's pretty freaking good! Now, maybe more than ever, it's important to turn to our backlogs and enjoy what we have and not spend money on the new shiny--especially with ever increasing prices. Thanks for joining us as we explore our backlogs!
2025-04-0429 minThe RPG BacklogBastion Episode 1: Hades 0.5?Travis and Prof dig into Bastion...and come away with some comparisons to Hades. Here, they discuss the first 5-6 sections of the game.
2025-03-2836 minThe RPG BacklogBastion Episode 0: Love for Supergiant GamesTravis and Prof are back for a new arc: Bastion from Supergiant Games. Here, they dig into the general facts of the game and discuss their history with Supergiant Games' games.
2025-03-2129 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 2 Episode 5: Game Over!Prof, Tom, and Travis move through the Jade Passge, into Pandemonium, and take on the Emporer (again)! Thus ends our excellent time with Final Fantasy 2!
2025-02-2840 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 2 Episode 4: A Sea Monster's BellyProf, Travis, and Tom delve into Mysidia, Leviathan, and Cyclone. Oh my! The trio is getting close to the end game!
2025-02-2151 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 2 Episode 3: Storm the Castle!Tom, Travis, and Prof dig back into Final Fantasy 2 and talk Leila, Dragoons, Deist, the Coliseum, and retaking Castle Fynn!
2025-02-1955 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 2 Episode 2: Snow DaysProf, Tom, and Travis sled through the drifting snow of the Snow Cavern skate all the way to the Dreadnought and destroy it!
2025-02-1145 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 2 Episode 1: The Wild Rose RebellionProf, Tom, and Travis dive into Final Fantasy 2 proper, discuss the game's neat leveling system, and decide if the key word system should live or die.
2025-01-311h 01The RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 2 Episode 0: How's this Leveling System Work?Prof, Tom, and Travis are back at it--this time tackling Final Fantasy 2 (Pixel Remaster) together. In this episode, they prime the pump by figuring out what the game's all about, who made it, and what they're in for playing through this (maybe) black sheep of the Final Fantasy canon.
2025-01-2424 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 1 Episode 4: The FinaleProf, Tom, and Travis dig into the final sections of Final Fantasy 1--the Flying Fortress, the Tower of Mirage, and the Temple of Chaos. Then, they reflect on the whole journey checking out the first entry in a beloved RPG series.
2024-12-281h 05The RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 1 Episode 3: Surprise Your MomProf, Tom, and Travis dig further into Final Fantasy 1: Citidel of Trials, Class Promotions, the Sunken Shrine, and the Kraken.
2024-12-1450 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 1 Episode 2: Mythril ButtProf, Travis, and Tom tackle Mt. Duergar, The Cavern of the Earthn, Mt. Glug, and Marilith!
2024-12-0655 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 1 Episode 1: Prof Plays Too MuchTravis, Tom, and Prof dig into the first 6 "chapters" of Final Fantasy 1 and find A LOT to love about this glassic gem.
2024-11-291h 03The RPG BacklogTuesdays with...Dragon Quest 3 HD2D, Part 1Join ProfPlaysGames as he plays through Dragon Quest 3 HD2D, an hour at a time, in real time! As he plays, he reads text, describes scenes, and comments on gameplay.
2024-11-2654 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy 1 Episode 0: The Pixel RemasterLarry, Travis, and Tom are back for another arc. This time, it's Final Fantasy 1 via The Pixel Remasters. Here, we dive into the development history and background of the Final Fantasy 1 and it's place in RPG history--along with our experience with Final Fantasy in general.
2024-11-2244 minThe RPG BacklogReviewing Final Fantasy XVIAfter ~15 months, ProfPlaysGames has finally finished Final Fantasy XVI. The game began and ended on such highs--with some slow parts in the middle. Overall, an incredible experience, and he shares why he thinks so in this podcast.
2024-10-1833 minThe RPG BacklogAn Evening With ... Yakuza: Like a DragonProf spends some time with a gem from his backlog...Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Six hours in, he's hooked--even though the game is like 85% cutscene so far! Ichiban, Dragon Quest references, and a yakuza taking the fall for another yakuza--oh my!
2024-10-1122 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy Adventure Episode 5: The FinaleProf, Anthony, and Tom finish Final Fantasy Adventure and share their thoughts. Were they so OP at the end that the final bosses were trivial? Perhaps!
2024-10-0458 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy Adventure Episode 4: Map QuestProf, Anthony, and Tom return to dig into exploring Final Fantasy Adventure's overworld.
2024-09-2730 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy Adventure Episode 3: Lady, You Want Me To Do What?This week, Prof, Anthony, Travis, and Tom dive back into Final Fantasy Adventure for a little...human sacrifice?
2024-09-2035 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy Adventure Episode 2: A Lovely ChocoboProfPlaysGames and friends Anthony, Tom, and Travis dig further into Final Fantasy Adventure and find out lovely things about a chocobo.
2024-08-2340 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy Adventure Episode 1: I Just Need a Key!ProfPlaysGames, Tom, Anthony, and Travis dive into the first chunk of Final Fantasy Adventure, going from the start of the game to the town of Wendell (first visit). Along the way, they find keys, lose mattocks, and learn how the developers of this game stretched the limits of the Game Boy. The manual: Final Fantasy Adventure
2024-08-1641 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy Adventure Episode 0: This Game Has a Huge ManualProfPlaysGames is joined for this podcast arc by returning guests Anthony and Travis and by newcomer Tom. Tom's chosen the RPG we're all playing from our backlog for this discussion: Final Fantasy Adventure. It has a huge manual: Final Fantasy Adventure.
2024-08-0928 minThe RPG BacklogAn Evening With...Yakuza 0Sometimes, RPGs in the backlog aren't something you'll finish. Sometimes, you just want a taste. So it was for me with Yakuza 0--I just wanted to see what this Kazuma Kiryu was all about in advance of eventually tackling Yakuza: Like a Dragon in full. So here's a solo episode where I discuss my thoughts on the game.
2024-08-0216 minThe RPG BacklogUndertale Episode 4: Asgore Asks for ItProfPlaysGames and his friend Scott move into New Home and the final battle with Asgore...and another. An absolutely wild ending. Playthrough Part 9: https://youtube.com/live/3R_THjwcFpI?feature=share
2024-07-2725 minThe RPG BacklogUndertale Episode 3: When You Give a Spider a DonutProfPlaysGames and his friend Scott move on from Waterfall and take on Hotland and the Core. Thi sepisode, they stop at the first save point in New Home. Playthrough Part 7: https://www.youtube.com/live/AYz4_YD3j8Q?si=vEStsF7NT94ZqK-4 Playthrough Part 8: https://www.youtube.com/live/kP24pFLCM_s?si=cO50USbIEnsVFH4a
2024-07-1935 minThe RPG BacklogUndertale Episode 2: I'm Sorry UndyneProfPlaysGames and his friend Scott journey through Waterfall, meet Undyne, and treat Undyne in very different ways. Playthrough Part 4: https://youtube.com/live/ye01rNiSn3s?feature=share Playthrough Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/live/B-gHcqyIvuw?si=5S1dlOYQbgdPDlPa Playthrough Part 6: https://www.youtube.com/live/2B7cqP3KjcY?si=zyeg4xAnQeDUd8T5
2024-07-1242 minThe RPG BacklogUndertale Episode 1: Why Did I Murder the Married Doggos?Scott and ProfPlaysGames work their way through the Ruins and into (and through) Snowdin! Come see how very differently they worked their way through the game so far! Playthrough, Part 1, Ruins: https://youtube.com/live/KJHu32VSHek?feature=share Playthrough, Part 2, Snowdin: https://youtube.com/live/njbE_NWmDj0?feature=share Playthrough, Part 2, Snowdin / Papyrus: https://youtube.com/live/kAS_hlEHoGQ?feature=share Prof and Dev Play Games on Apple Podcasts
2024-07-0546 minThe RPG BacklogUndertale Episode 0: Getting AcquaintedNow ProfPlaysGames tackles Undertale! He meets up with his friend Scott, and they reminisce on their experiences with RPGs. Then, they preview Undertale and get ready for this arc of The RPG Backlog! Prof and Dev Play Games on Apple Podcasts
2024-06-2842 minThe RPG BacklogSuper Mario RPGProfPlaysGames discusses his amazing experience playing Super Mario RPG, which was remade and released on Nintendo Switch in 2023.
2024-06-2126 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 8 (Finale): Is It Alright If I Kill Your Brother?ProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they continue their journey through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they take on Vayne, Vayne, and Vayne in the Bahamut airship, complete the game, and share their final thoughts! GameFaqs guide: Final Fantasy XII Walkthrough & Guide - PlayStation 2 - By BobertWABC - GameFAQs (gamespot.com)
2024-06-1443 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 7: Lighthouse at the End of the WorldProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they continue their journey through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they explore Pharos and move through all three ascents. GameFaqs guide: Final Fantasy XII Walkthrough & Guide - PlayStation 2 - By BobertWABC - GameFAQs (gamespot.com)
2024-06-0733 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 6: The Feywood, Giruvegan, and The Great CrystalProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they continue their journey through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they explore the Feywood, Giruvegan, and The Great Crystal. Pivoting to the GameFaqs guide as the Neoseeker guide doesn't go into Giruvegan. Final Fantasy XII Walkthrough & Guide - PlayStation 2 - By BobertWABC - GameFAQs (gamespot.com)
2024-05-3134 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 5: Slipping into Archades and the Draklor LabProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they continue their journey through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they journey toward the Empire, enter the Imperial City of Archades, and stomp through the Draklor Labratory. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Walkthrough and Guide - Neoseeker
2024-05-2446 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 4: Off to Mt. Bur-OmisaceProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they continue their journey through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they explore Jahara, Golmore Jungle, Eyrut Village, Henne Mines, Paramina Rift, Mt. Bur-Omisace, and Stilshrine of Miriam. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Walkthrough and Guide - Neoseeker
2024-05-1752 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 3: There's a Demon Wall Jr?ProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they continue their journey through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they explore the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea and The Tomb of Wraithwall. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Walkthrough and Guide - Neoseeker
2024-05-101h 06The RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 2: Murder in the MinesProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they continue their journey through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they explore Bhujerba, the Lhusu Mines, and the Dreadnaught Leviathan. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Walkthrough and Guide - Neoseeker
2024-05-0351 minThe RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 1: Why Does It Always Have To Be A Street Urchin?ProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis (and Anthony for a bit), and they begin their journey of playing through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they explore the Nalbina Fortress, Garamsythe Waterways, Rabanastre, The Dalmasca Estersands, Lowtown, the Giza Plains, and the Rabanastre Palace. Guide mentioned during this podcast series: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Walkthrough and Guide - Neoseeker
2024-04-261h 08The RPG BacklogFinal Fantasy XII Episode 0: What's Your Experience with Final Fantasy?ProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) hangs out with his friend Travis, and they begin their journey of playing through Final Fantasy XII. Here, they touch on their experience with the Final Fantasy series in general. Guide mentioned during this podcast series: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Walkthrough and Guide - Neoseeker
2024-04-2014 minThe RPG BacklogGetting StartedProfPlaysGames (from the Prof and Dev Play Games podcast) gives a quick primer for this new podcast.
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