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| Can I Love Final Fantasy XIV Again? – FFXIV Therapy Episode 1 | 06 Oct 2025 | 02:20:26 | |
I loved the original Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0. However, ever since the 2.0 relaunch, I've grown to like the game less and less each passing year. As of 2025, I almost loathe it. Alex Fraioli, current FFXIV enjoyer, joins me on my likely final attempt to appreciate modern Final Fantasy XIV.Alex's Relics & Rock Stars: Appreciating Final Fantasy XI and XIV Video | |||
| The Slowest Action RPG I've Ever Loved – White Knight Chronicles Review | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:27:02 | |
White Knight Chronicles is an odd Action RPG, in the sense that it's so slow-paced you'd think timing wouldn't matter. However, the game is so slow that it loops back around, requiring careful timing to maximize damage. | |||
| Who Are You? – OCP Podcast Episode 368 | 19 May 2025 | 01:22:02 | |
This week I talk about my time at LVL UP EXPO 2025, look at the games announced in the Qureate Direct, and what to call what I do. Links | |||
| OCP Podcast – Episode 290: GOTY 2022 Awards | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:03:36 | |
This week we give our official 2022 Golden Pen Pen GotY awards to the games I played throughout the year. This is also the last episode that will be uploaded to the main YouTube channel. Opening Music from Style Savvy Trendsetters Links: Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 289: Take Your Daughter to Work Sim | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:48:44 | |
This week I talk about b.l.u.e. Legend of Water for the PlayStation, Chocobo GP, and some old crusty Halo news that I missed. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast – Episode 288: First Soldier Hors de Combat | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:36:10 | |
This week I got food poisoning, missed half of the final First Soldier tournament, and watched the Game Awards. Also Chase Chase Jokers is coming out. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast – Episode 287: Old Ice Cream Alien | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:45:21 | |
This week we talk Final Fantasy shooters, an odd amount of Zelda stuff, and my final thoughts on Sonic Frontiers. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Opening Music from Sonic Frontiers | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 286: Destructive Kitty | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:44:21 | |
This week I talk about my final thoughts on Napple Tale and Fungi Explosion. We also touch on some Team Ninja news. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 285: Con Exhaustion | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:51:22 | |
This week I chat about Kumoricon and Sin City Anime conventions, Yuji Naka's legal adventures, and an update on the X68000Z mini. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: Podcast Links: Opening Music from Animal Crossing: New Leaf | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 284: Rhythm Game Double Feature | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:31:54 | |
This week is all rhythm games as I talk about Mad Maestro for the PS2 and Gal Metal for the Nintendo Switch. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 283: Wii Zapper Apology Tour | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:38:59 | |
This week I talk about my time with Season 4 of the First Soldier, the WiiWare title Eco Shooter: Plant 530, and Jack Jeanne's release date. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 282: Bloody Tires | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:53:45 | |
This week I talk about a new game store I went to in Las Vegas, Asphalt Urban GT, and Castlevania: Bloodlines. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 281: Spanish... Mexican Music... or Something | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:41:40 | |
This week I talk about my time at Portland Retro Game Expo 2022, and also about Samba de Amigo on the Wii. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: Opening Music from Samba de Amigo (Wii) | |||
| Covering the Japanese Games Industry From Japan Feat. Amber Vještica – Hot Pot Gaming | 05 May 2025 | 01:12:29 | |
We spend a lot of time consuming information about Japanese games from fellow English speakers located outside Japan. Amber Vještica, Editor-in-Chief at Automaton Media West, covers games from inside a Japanese games news outlet, giving her team unique access and insight into local Japanese video game culture. We discuss her role at the company, how they choose what types of stories to cover, and Automaton West's goals for bringing Japanese gaming news to English-speaking audiences. | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 280: Shotgun Blasting Mobile Games | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:33:38 | |
This week we talk about Warioware DIY archiving, the shut down of The First Soldier: Final Fantasy VII, and the new PriMagi release. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: Podcast Links: The First Soldier: Final Fantasy VII Shutting Down | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 279: Little Butt Turns | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:44:21 | |
This week we talk about some arcade / edutainment museum games I played, AI Mahjong Vtubers, and Tri-Ace losing some money. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: Opening Music from Dynamite Deka 2 | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 278: Windows XP Adventures | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:43:20 | |
Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: Podcast Links: Opening Music from Sangokushi Taisen | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 277: Ninja Crafted Panties | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:51:26 | |
This week Million Arthur NFTs return, Like a Dragon Kenzan, and some leftover Tokyo Game Show Dragon Quest news. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 276: The Tokyo Game Show Onslaught | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:02:45 | |
News heavy show this week, including TGS news, updates on the Final Fantasy X kabuki show and Babylon's Fall fate, plus a new Fitness Boxing. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 275: The Final Nice Buddy | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:50:28 | |
This week I talk about the upcoming Guns Undarkness Kickstarter, canceled games, and some YouTube content pipeline updates. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 274: Ben's a Liar | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:57:52 | |
I talk about the upcoming TGS schedule, do a quick Xenoblade Chronicles 3 video postmortem, and give final thoughts on Psychic Force Puzzle Taisen. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 273: Fighting Bathroom Sign Men | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:58:58 | |
This week I talk about some recent doujin games I played, as well as talk about the new Wild Arms and Shadow Hearts spiritual successors. Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: Opening Music from Psychic Force Puzzle Taisen | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 272: No Game Is Safe | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:58:52 | |
This week we talk about my time with Kirby Dream Buffet, some recent YouTube thoughts, and the Mr. Gimmick re-release. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 US Sales | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 271: Game Development Fan Fiction Returns | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:31:56 | |
This week we talk about an update to an old Comiket game from 2018, wrapping up Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and some upcoming video plans. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube Podcast Links: Opening Music from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | |||
| Your Miintal Health – OCP Podcast Episode 367 | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:34:15 | |
This week I talk about my return to fighting games, DMM Game's AI Translations Process, how age impacts your Tomodachi Life, Konami Medal Games, and Gunvolt 3. Podcast Links | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 270: Escape the Xeno Zone | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:49:16 | |
This week I talk about Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey, Buddy Mission BOND's upcoming Mikagara Cup, the Grim Guardians and Tokyo Underground Killer trailers, and a potential X68000 mini. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube One Controller Port Linktree Podcast Links: Opening Music from Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 269: Invoke the Xenoblade Hour | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:21:17 | |
This week I talk about my mixed feelings on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, D3's New Bishojo Game Project, and some upcoming project plans. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: YouTube One Controller Port Linktree Twitch | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 268: Uncle Russ Takes You to TGI Fridays | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:59:47 | |
I talk about Konami's Walk It Out, Studio Saizensen's Punch & Jump Milk-Chan, my recommended eShop Downloads, and some Massage Freaks drama. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Join our community in the Discord channel! Links: Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 267: Ben Very Happy and Ben Very Sad | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:52:38 | |
I talk about the emotional rollercoaster ride this week between the announcements of Kirby's Dream Buffet and Honey Parade's Dolphin Wave. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: Twitch Opening Music from Kandagawa Jet Girls | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 266: Milking 10,000 People Dry | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:45:40 | |
This week I talk about the Nintendo Direct Mini Partners Show Case, including Dragon Quest Treasurers, Fishing Spirits, Harvestella, and more! Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: Opening music from One Piece: Unlimited Adventure | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 265: Obsessive Goldfishing | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:44:45 | |
This week I talk about the Nintendo Direct Mini Partners Show Case, including Dragon Quest Treasurers, Fishing Spirits, Harvestella, and more! Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| NEC PC-FX's Historical & Modern Relevance with Filler and Speedy Noelle (Amelie Doree) - OCP Multitap Podcast | 29 Jun 2022 | 01:09:37 | |
I'm joined by Speedy Noelle of the Amelie Doree channel and Filler of the Playongo channel to talk about the anime industry's involvement in the PC-FX, as well as what challenges the PC-FX faces to be accepted by western players. Podcast Links: Filler's Links: Noelle's Links: Get bonus content & support me via Patreon. Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 264: Check the Cable | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:55:30 | |
I talk about starting up Farland Story FX for PC-FX, troubleshooting my PC-98, and my favorite YouTube Channels of the last 10 years. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube Opening Music from Farland Story FX | |||
| PC-FX Games Chat Featuring Speedy Noelle (Amelie Doree) and Filler - OCP Multitap Podcast | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:31:54 | |
I'm joined by Speedy Noelle (Amelie Doree) and Filler to talk about Yuna FX, Angelique, and Oh My Goddess! for the PC-FX, as well as fan translation updates for the system. Podcast Links: Noelle's Links: Filler's Links: Get bonus content & support me via Patreon. Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 263: Okinawan Dad Simulator | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:03:31 | |
This week I talk about the Buddy Mission BOND: Meteorite Show blu-ray, as well as playing through Yakuza 3 and Trine 3. Opening Music from Yakuza 3 Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: | |||
| The Appeal of Japanese Adventure Games feat. Bowl of Lentils – Hot Pot Gaming Podcast | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:56:04 | |
Despite what some people might assume, Japanese adventure games and visual novels are a big blind spot for me. And while I've enjoyed the games, most titles in the genre rarely grab my interest. In this episode, I talk to Bowl of Lentils, who has created videos about the genre's history and why these games matter. We go in-depth into the genre's core appeal, history, and future outlook. We also talk a bit about the Trails series. Bowl of Lentils Links Twitter | |||
| OCP Podcast – Episode 262: 100% Buddy Bonded | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:00:50 | |
I wrapped up Buddy Mission BOND, played Hello Kitty Magical Museum, and talked about Summer Game Fest announcements. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 261: What I Need to Buy Your Game | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:16:49 | |
I talk about more Buddy Mission BOND, my thoughts on Super Mario World, and identifying what I need from specific titles to buy them. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 260: The News Gauntlet | 30 May 2022 | 00:58:12 | |
This week I talk about Cogen, Zombie Panic in Wonderland, and a bunch of new games, updates, and re-releases. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast – Episode 259: Ranking Monolith Soft Games | 23 May 2022 | 01:35:12 | |
I rank every Monolith Soft game that I have played using a Tier Maker list, including Xeno games, Baten Kaitos, Disaster: Day of Crisis and more! Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube And here are some very old and probably bad articles: Xenoblade Chronicles: The End to an 8 Year Struggle | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 258: Don't Go Forgetting Who You Are | 16 May 2022 | 01:04:11 | |
This week I talk about Konami's Walk it Out, Club Nintendo's Game & Watch Collection 2, as well as the future of Nintendo's hardware. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: Podcast Links: | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 257: Invading Your Ears | 09 May 2022 | 00:35:10 | |
This week I talk about Space Raiders, Galaxy Fraulein Yuna FX, and Betia, along with and some recent games I've picked up. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube Opening Music from Galaxy Fraulein Yuna FX | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 256: Square Enix, Yes | 02 May 2022 | 00:59:39 | |
This week I talk about Animal Crossing merch, Betia downloadable content and Yuji Naka's legal woes with Square Enix over Balan Wonderworld. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 255: Giving Fake Massages | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:47:25 | |
This week we talk about a bunch of Switch games, including El Shaddai, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and The Future You’ve Been Dreaming Of. One Controller Port covers obscure and underappreciated games. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube Opening music from Sparkling Feather | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 254: What Is a Collector? | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:47:03 | |
I talk about my time with Crime Crackers so far, give an update on Sparkling Feather, and struggle over whether I align with collectors. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 253: Chocobo GP Killed My Family | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:56:50 | |
This week I talk about Chocobo GP, Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals, Pac-Man stuff, and more Sparkling Feather. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| Man and Tower in Balance – OCP Podcast Episode 366 | 17 Mar 2025 | 01:06:44 | |
This week, I talk about my final thoughts on Sanctum 2 and Ed-0: Zombie Uprising, give a little postmortem on my Nintendo video, and talk the new VR Chat webcam support and Copilot for Xbox. Opening Music from Sanctum 2 | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 252: PC98 / PC-FXGA Capture Nightmares | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:40:53 | |
This week we mourning the death of Otocadoll, finishing up Indiana Jones and the Infernal machine, and setting up my PC-FXGA on my PC-98. One Controller Port covers obscure and underappreciated games. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube Otocadoll Thank You | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 251: Konami Is Always Making Games | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:47:44 | |
This week we talk about two new Konami titles, my favorite Chuo University games, and a status report on my Nintendoji video. One Controller Port covers obscure and underappreciated games. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||
| OCP Podcast - Episode 250: Spiders Over, Over, and Over Again | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:40:11 | |
I talk about God Eater's Traversing the Past DLC, Windows Mobile doujin games, JackJeanne in English, and the top selling switch games in Japan. One Controller Port covers obscure and underappreciated games. Get bonus content & support me via Patreon Visit OneControllerPort for videos, podcasts, streams, and articles. You can follow me on these platforms: Links: YouTube | |||