Fate is a concept often discussed in role-playing games. However, very few, at least with those with an ensemble cast, toy with the notion of accepting your role in part of a greater story. The Fated Children, our starring protagonists and antagonists of Final Fantasy VIII gave a different feeling to JRPGs at the time of its release. We discuss it conceptualization, creation, and the legacy it leaves today in video game history.

<p>Fate is a concept often discussed in role-playing games. However, very few, at least with those with an ensemble cast, toy with the notion of accepting your role in part of a greater story. The Fated Children, our starring protagonists and antagonists of Final Fantasy VIII gave a different feeling to JRPGs at the time of its release. We discuss it conceptualization, creation, and the legacy it leaves today in video game history.</p>

Episode 2 - Part 1: Final Fantasy VIII: Accepting Your Role in Destiny

Welcome to Bound by Fate: A JRPG Podcast hosted by Tyler Pointer. On our pilot, Tyler breaks down how important your first experiences with RPGs can be in shaping your gaming pathway.

<p>Welcome to Bound by Fate: A JRPG Podcast hosted by Tyler Pointer. On our pilot, Tyler breaks down how important your first experiences with RPGs can be in shaping your gaming pathway.</p>

Episode 1: Pilot - What was your first RPG?

Join podcast host Tyler Pointer, an avid JRPG fan, as he discusses and dissects our favorite parts of role-playing games by world renown gaming studios out of Japan.

Bound by Fate: A JRPG Podcast

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