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A Chat with Aidan Moher, author of Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs

A Chat with Aidan Moher, author of Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs

FromRetrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective


A Chat with Aidan Moher, author of Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs

FromRetrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective

ratings:
Length:
114 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this special episode, we sit down and chat with Aidan Moher on his upcoming book, Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West. We talk about the writing process, the history of the JRPG genre, and the pioneers and innovators who created the games we love. For more on the book, go to www.fightmagicitems.rocks and follow Aidan on Twitter (@adribbleofink)
Released:
Sep 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A comprehensive podcast where we discuss a classic Japanese Roleplaying Game (JRPG), chapter by chapter, beat by beat. We delve deep into the story, dialogue, game mechanics, music, influences, and themes. Season 1: Xenogears | Season 2: Chrono Cross | Season 3: Final Fantasy VIII | Season 4: Suikoden & Suikoden