https://www.spreaker.com/show/axe-of-the-blood-god-an-rpg-podcasthttps://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>enVideo GamesCopyright Kat Baileyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/96dc061e1a6b48d7a898000ff5453f4e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/axe-of-the-blood-god-an-rpg-podcastTue, 14 May 2024 08:45:08 +0000Kat BaileyKat Baileykat@bloodgodpod.comKat Bailey, Nadia Oxford, and Eric Van Allen explore Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and all the best in the wonderful world of role-playing video games! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/bloodgodpodhttps://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elden-ring-review-reactions-w-easy-allies-isla-hinck-and-prima-s-jesse-vitelli--489268108aca4fd6-c2d9-44f7-aa93-364d7babecd6Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:25:38 +0000Kat BaileyGreetings, disciples of the Blood God. Kat is not with us this week; she's going to try her hand at being a pirate on the open seas. There's an excellent chance she'll be back next week, though. Despite what the Peter Pan song tells you, the pirate's...6340eldenring,gaming,podcast,ps4,roleplaying,rpg,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/next-gen-cyberpunk-and-rip-in-peace-to-the-wii-u-3ds-eshop--489268118efc83a5-e277-4811-80ab-c5396876dd0eMon, 21 Feb 2022 10:03:45 +0000Kat BaileyIt's down to a pair this week, as Kat and Eric gather to investigate the state of Cyberpunk 2077 with its brand-new next-gen patch and lament the loss of more eShop content. Make sure you get your Golden Sun downloaded while you still can, as two...6338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nintendo-direct-jrpg-palooza-a-lost-classic-s-return-and-lost-ark-s-massive-debut--48926831f8b9890f-8273-4da0-a753-46a6aa8f5c68Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:53:20 +0000Kat BaileyThere are people out there who hang onto news about Nintendo Directs the way a religious person might fervently cling to signs of Jesus' return. Humanity is still waiting on the second coming of the Lord, but Nintendo offered a nice stop-gap last...6422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pokemon-legends-arceus-review-w-reb-valentine-and-kenneth-shepard--48926814cccdd94d-362c-4301-9bce-46c904acf31fMon, 07 Feb 2022 16:57:46 +0000Kat BaileyKat's gone, so Eric and Nadia assemble an Elite 4 to review Pokemon Legends: Arceus. IGN's Rebekah Valentine and Fanbyte's Kenneth Shepard join the show to chat about how the new direction has panned out, its highs and lows, and how it embraces...6474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pokemon-legends-arceus-reactions-polish-vs-innovation-and-band-pranks--489268303446aa25-8581-4737-8b15-6f1d9938fa59Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:56 +0000Kat BaileyWe're in the throes of winter, but Pokemon discourse is hotter than ever. This week, Kat, Nadia, and Eric talk about the opening hours of Pokemon Legends Arceus, Game Freak's attempt to take the Pokemon franchise sort-of open world. Does it succeed?...5497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pc-rpg-quest-1990s-meet-the-pc-98-the-mega-activision-blizzard-acquisition--48926841191cdb90-a2a9-43c2-8e99-aa6b8ad042d1Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:08:08 +0000Kat BaileyWe're going back to the '90s again here on Axe of the Blood God, but here's a twist: We're going back to '90s Japan. Yes, it's another PC Console Quest, and we've invited our good friend PC98 Audi back to the show for the occasion. We discuss the...7093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-is-an-rpg-too-long-or-too-short--48926833https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>f78ada06-148c-4a87-9e5f-7eb7a70cb5f9Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:41:31 +0000Kat BaileyWe may be in the dead of winter, but Axe of the Blood God is hotter than ever. So sayeth the show's fans, anyway. It's true! No word of a lie! Ahem. This week, Kat, Nadia, and Eric talk about a hodgepodge of lively topics, including: Some interesting...https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>5107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-indie-rpg-2022-preview-top-25-rpg-remake-and-gdq--48926843e51e8bb7-a774-44bd-8129-28be2b9f85efMon, 10 Jan 2022 19:22:23 +0000Kat BaileyNew year, new Axe of the Blood God! Our new Stars of Destiny tier has kicked off in earnest, and we had our first live taping of the podcast, followed by a special post-show discussion. That's right, for 25 smackeroos you can listen to us flub our...5036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2022-rpg-preview-from-pokemon-legends-to-starfield--4892682851af34da-3b9f-4de0-950a-71dbefdb3525Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:31:24 +0000Kat BaileyWe're already three days into 2022! No refunds on the year, suckers. Don't worry, the Axe of the Blood God will be around to pick you up whenever you need it…and going by recent trends, everyone is going to be due for a pick-me-up somewhere between...4937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-expect-from-axe-of-the-blood-in-2022--489268388855e64b-d16f-46c2-a5c3-c1dbb47fcbe8Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:38:24 +0000Kat BaileyWe've had an amazing 2021, and we're hoping 2022 will be even better! Nadia, Eric, and Kat get together to share their hopes and dreams for the new year along with the following: - Info on a brand new tier! - Free and premium feeds being synced! -...968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axe-of-the-blood-god-rpg-year-in-review-2021--489268320b181f03-da17-4ee3-a79d-aa9f30d8facfWed, 29 Dec 2021 20:54:05 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on Axe of the Blood God, Kat, Nadia, and Eric say farewell to 2021 by looking back on the year's greatest RPG triumphs (and a few, er, not-triumphs). 2021 was a bit slim on major triple-A RPG releases, but there's been a great showing from...6573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pantheon-of-the-blood-god-final-fantasy-viii--48926837https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>c6aee11f-7ab4-409d-aee6-140ba2d92a50Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:24:36 +0000Kat BaileyTo celebrate the end of 2021, we're making a Pantheon of the Blood God available to all of our listeners as a special thank you for all of your support! In this edition of Pantheon of the Blood God, Kat and Nadia are joined by special guest Alex...https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>9034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharlayan-dropouts-episode-6-the-one-where-we-review-endwalker--48926852198646df-ea36-4154-9b3c-11a4a6b28e32Sat, 25 Dec 2021 23:40:27 +0000Kat Bailey"Live thy life to the fullest, but knowest thou always that the end walks ever closer." Is that an OK Urianger impersonation? Bah, whatever. Point is, Nadia, Mike, and Victor review Final Fantasy 14's Endwalker expansion in this episode. It's epic,...4857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-game-awards-reax-lgbtq-representation-from-catherine-to-final-fantasy-v--489268550471d5d1-d374-45e6-b0ec-e2841c135727Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat's away this week on Axe of the Blood God, so Nadia takes the reigns, and chaos reins. Wait. Strike that. Reverse it. Thank you. Eric is on-hand to help co-host, of course, and a very special guest enters the fray: Blood God Discord mod Valexia!...6460falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pc-rpg-quest-1990s-the-silver-age-of-rpgs--489268440a4e3773-72da-4029-b6f6-be1819b2367aMon, 13 Dec 2021 18:11:12 +0000Kat BaileyTurn on Nickelodeon and feed your Tamagotchi, because it's time for the '90s PC RPG Quest here at Axe of the Blood God. John Walker of Buried Treasure joins Kat, Nadia, and Eric as they talk about this very tumultuous time in PC RPG history. The genre...5587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-chrono-cross-remake-on-the-way--48926839f09d6c13-b0e7-4680-9eb2-3fe5d3122281Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyLast week was the Giving of Thanks, and Eric returned to his ancestral home to prepare the necessary sacrifices. That means Kat and Nadia are alone for this episode, just like the good ol' days of... er, maybe a month ago? Point is, this is a very...5450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharlayan-dropouts-episode-5-endwalker-predictions-featuring-victor-s-ffxiv-lore-ted-talk--4892684236c386d5-19a6-49a2-a67c-10afb64316a3Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:04:07 +0000Kat BaileyWhen we last met our Warriors of Light, they were confident they'd be Thal's balls-deep in Endwalker by this point. Fate had other plans in mind, as Endwalker won't be accessible until December 3. Hey, Final Fantasy XIV is a Square Enix RPG. It's...4303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shin-megami-tensei-5-review--48926857ee0ea502-78f6-4ccd-9559-50cfe8214766Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:40:32 +0000Kat BaileyWhat, you wanna listen to Axe of the Blood God's very special Shin Megami Tensei 5 episode, guest starring Game Informer's Kim Wallace? Hmmm... gimme one life stone. I'll also take 300 macca and a shitload of your health! Just kidding -- your...5503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cowboy-bebop-complete-series-ranking-the-top-10--4892685452633d8d-4d66-495b-9bda-c1b9e81d81e8Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:04:27 +0000Kat BaileyIn Part 3 of our complete Cowboy Bebop series ranking, we tackle the Top 10 alongside What a Cartoon's Henry Gilbert! In so doing we tackle some of the following topics: - What's the deal with Julia? - Who had the best arc? - Why does Toys in the...8699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-shin-megami-tensei-s-big-moment--489268593ccada8d-6ce2-4f96-a34b-b1756cb35d82Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:56:00 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on Axe of the Blood God, Kat, Nadia, and Eric discuss how Atlus would really love it if the west got the hang of making demonic pacts. We know Shin Megami Tensei V is out, and we know it's a great game -- but why hasn't the series made much...5470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cowboy-bebop-complete-series-ranking-part-2--489268473338a1bc-1da6-4a0f-a4b0-2dcf72f6d7d1Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIn Part 2 of our complete Cowboy Bebop series ranking, we tackle episodes 16 through 10! In so doing, we hit some of the following topics: - Our personal favorite episodes - How Cowboy Bebop pays tributes to movies from the 60s and 70s - The wildness...4677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defending-legend-of-dragoon-w-superderek-rpgs--4892684586f08bc5-70c8-4f23-a747-5ecc517012beMon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWell I'll tell you what, that daggum Kat recently got herself in a whole heap of Twitter trouble when she sassed Legend of Dragoon. On this week's episode of Axe of the Blood God, Kat apologizes for her sharp words -- but she also struggles to...5288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cowboy-bebop-complete-series-ranking-part-1--489268534e2968fa-fd84-4c8e-968e-0a2df67e1c7cWed, 10 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyCowboy Bebop is one of the greatest anime ever made, and with a live-action series headed to Netflix, now is the perfect time to revisit this animated classic! We're joined by What a Cartoon and Talking Simpsons Host Henry Gilbert to rank episodes 24...4639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pc-rpg-quest-1980s-the-rise-of-jrpgs-w-pc98-audi--489268568b5e9994-8eef-459d-a204-ee38cc1e9484Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:15:26 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on Axe of the Blood God, Kat, Nadia, and Eric board the Magic School Bus and travel back to the very beginnings of JRPG development. PC98 Audi from Digital Foundry makes a guest appearance to delve deep into the machine that arguably started...5754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ode-to-the-ogre-battle-series--48926878defbd20d-a571-47d9-8700-0d538948d769Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on Axe of the Blood God, Nadia, Kat, and Eric battle ogres with the help of a very special guest, Waah! Yes, our generous $100 Patron finally gets to shine on-stage, and he's picked a very cool topic: Square Enix's half-forgotten Ogre Battle...5733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharlayan-dropouts-episode-4-the-big-huge-hands-on-endwalker-preview-explosion--48926871cf97e445-882b-4026-b6c1-219d48d7b54eWed, 27 Oct 2021 20:18:09 +0000Kat BaileySmoke 'em if you got 'em because it's time for a brand-new episode of Sharlayan Dropouts--Axe of the Blood God's cool and fashionable Final Fantasy XIV podcast. This week, Nadia and Mike talk about what it was like to go hands-on with a preview build...4446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-dragon-slayer-and-xanadu-changed-rpgs-as-we-know-them--4892686239d832d1-2d0d-4200-ad48-84eb59f22e5bMon, 25 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThere be dragons and dragon slayers in this week's episode of Axe of the Blood God. Faithful Patron Brian Cowan (thank you!) requested that Nadia, Kat, and Eric wade neck-deep into the fascinating historical muck that is Falcom's Dragon Slayer series....5463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spookiest-rpg-creepypastas--489268663147bf75-3756-4b18-8e29-870f3dd54580Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:15:48 +0000Kat BaileyAxe of the Blood God gets sPooOoOoky this week as Kat, Nadia, and Eric talk about "creepypasta" RPGs. Creepypasta is a weird term, but you're probably familiar with what it entails: Stories about haunted games that some poor hapless schmuck picked up...4579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous-review-w-jason-wilson--489268507ec1c4ff-281e-4a55-b812-2682415f1a75Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWho amongst us is truly righteous? It's probably not a great idea to look at Axe of the Blood God for paragons of virtue. That's why Nadia, Kat, and Eric invited Jason Wilson back this week to review Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. What's good?...5220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pc-rpg-quest-1980s-the-golden-age-of-rpgs--48926877e7fb3613-b904-462d-9a11-64cc590c54e6Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe '80s are alive and well in our souls -- and on Axe of the Blood God, too. This week, Nadia and Kat are joined by their good pal Jason Wilson as they continue the PC RPG Quest. It all started in the '70s, but PC RPGs got a major boost thanks to the...4657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharlayan-dropouts-ffxiv-live-letter-discourse-and-sad-scholar-memes--48926867bfd6cde8-4f97-4c13-8b62-d6756d944652Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:19:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a new month, which means the Sharlayan Dropouts have huddled themselves in the smoke hole again. (They just keyed Fourchenault's Chocobo chariot; best they lay low for a while.) Nadia, Victor, and Mike talk about the very lengthy Final Fantasy...4435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spooniest-episode-bards-in-rpgs--48926874d516cf91-f2ff-4450-9261-799b55854177Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on Axe of the Blood God, Nadia and Kat get a little spoony and talk about one of the oldest and most controversial RPG classes: The Bard. Generous $50 Patron Drew Waranis requested we talk about these golden-throated music makers, and the...4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-tales-ranking-part-2--4892686807c04506-7aff-4e30-93d0-ae493bba1d6aSat, 25 Sep 2021 04:29:27 +0000Kat BaileyIn this special episode of Axe of the Blood God, we continue our celebration of Namco Bandai Tales series by ranking all of its biggest games -- from the lowly Tales of the Tempest to the much-loved Tales of Symphonia!   In Part 2, we jump into the...6324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-arise-review-w-eric-van-allen--489268858d264dc4-1e70-4624-b670-0fd0efec344bMon, 20 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyTales of Arise has finally arrived, and it's bigger than ten Super Bowls. This week, Kat and Nadia are joined by USgamer alumni (and Normandy FM podcast host) Eric Van Allen as they dive deep into the latest entry in this beloved but oft-troubled RPG...5803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-tales-ranking-part-1--48926873726d9ce8-1935-4b6c-9fff-d756313d9651Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:22:14 +0000Kat BaileyIn this special episode of Axe of the Blood God, we continue our celebration of Namco Bandai Tales series by ranking all of its biggest games -- from the lowly Tales of the Tempest to the much-loved Tales of Symphonia! In Part 1, we examine some of...5369falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fall-2021-rpg-preview-the-rpgs-to-watch-this-holiday-season--48926875bb5e74e6-d261-4212-a628-fec1cff6133eMon, 13 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileySummer's going fast, nights are growing colder. It's nearly fall --and with fall comes the holiday games rush. This week, Kat and Nadia discuss some of the RPGs we can expect to see stuffed in the depths of Santa's sack. We have Tales of Arise and...4959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-iv-turns-30-and-we-rank-its-heroes--4892688259fe5751-7d7a-4af9-9c90-0aab556db17bMon, 06 Sep 2021 12:54:41 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on Axe of the Blood God, Kat is absent and it takes Nadia a grand total of ten minutes to wreck the joint. With no Kat to enforce the rules, Nadia is free to jabber about Final Fantasy IV, which she does for two hours alongside Ash Paulsen...6682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pantheon-mini-lord-of-the-rings-the-third-age--4892686930228899-c917-460a-a9de-f823136b9207Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:42:34 +0000Kat BaileyWe've been there, and now we're back again: The Summer of the Rings draws to its close with a mini Pantheon of the Blood God episode. Kat and Nadia go in-depth with EA's The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age for the PS2. Does it deserve to go into the...5167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pc-rpg-quest-1970s-of-mainframes-and-roguelikes--4892686500bd6cee-3081-4331-bcea-69e98e25b9dbMon, 23 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's finally time to start the PC RPG Quest, because without knowledge of our past, there can be no future. This week, Kat and Nadia look back at the primal roots of RPGs, especially games written and played on the giant university mainframes of the...4659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharlayan-dropouts-how-will-the-world-of-warcraft-exodus-change-final-fantasy-xiv--489268796c6e3351-edc6-409d-aaed-bc055a15dae5Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:47:25 +0000Kat BaileySprouts! Sprouts everywhere! There's been a massive influx of new players to Final Fantasy XIV, thanks in part to an exodus from World of Warcraft. FFXIV is generally known for its friendly community--not that you won't find players who call you the...4243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-honor-of-smaug-rpg-dragons-and-why-we-love-them--48926860090caf8e-4d39-4b43-a0dc-2619eb00e789Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThere be dragons on today's very special episode of Axe of the Blood God. Kat and Nadia talk about the best dragons in RPGs -- and by "best," they kind of mean "worst" because everyone knows dragons are at their best when they're burninating the...5289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neo-the-world-ends-with-you-review-w-rebekah-valentine-and-imran-khan--48926890c0a71ab9-2490-4d51-998a-7d3df3656a81Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe world is coming to an end again, and you are coming to an end with it. We all are. This week on Axe of the Blood God, Kat and Nadia talk about Neo The World EndS With You alongside Imran Khan of Fanbyte and Rebekah Valentine of IGN. Expect...4942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-rpg-mini-games-our-favorite-dinosaurs-and-more--48926888607e23d2-77c6-495c-80d7-a7e8e65dbe8fMon, 02 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileySummer's at its hottest and we're right in between big RPG releases. That can only mean one thing for the Axe of the Blood God: It's Letter Tiiiime, it's Letter Tiiiiime! This week, Nadia and Kat chip through a very backed-up mailbag (sorry!) and...5895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-of-the-rings-how-tolkien-helped-define-rpgs--48926889b2ac49b7-591e-4f13-b9b3-c1652a8f64a9Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:46:01 +0000Kat BaileyWhat do RPGs owe to J.R.R. Tolkien's works? Everything... or something dang near close to it. This week, author David Craddock joins Kat and Nadia to talk about The Lord of the Rings' influence on RPGs old and new, eastern and western. Pull up a...5260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharlayan-dropouts-our-final-fantasy-xiv-podcast-is-here--48926892eeaa7908-544e-4dfc-8860-fdf7f821bc66Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:46:20 +0000Kat BaileyWelcome to our latest project at Axe of the Blood God: Sharlayan Dropouts! In this new monthly podcast, Nadia Oxford and a rotating selection of guests will talk about all things Final Fantasy XIV — a perfect companion for the upcoming Endwalker...4048falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monster-hunter-stories-2-review-w-casey-defreitas--489268918cdd833e-9159-4034-bd5e-8860daaf1d5cMon, 19 Jul 2021 06:16:23 +0000Kat BaileyMy pet monster! Pet monster, I love you! This week's episode is all about Monster Hunter Stories 2, and how we love Nargacuga so very, very much. Kat and Nadia are joined by a special guest: IGN's Casey DeFreitas. Together, they gear up and evaluate...4853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rpg-mid-year-review-2021--48926916958cd9bc-cbd3-4f07-9449-3570f933c857Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat Bailey2021 is half over. Scream and protest all you want; nothing will change. Instead of mulling over the inexorable march of time, why not think about RPGs instead? This week, Nadia and Kat do a mid-year checkup on the genre and talk about their favorites...5998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-finale-ranking-the-greatest-rpg-consoles--48926887f3b514f1-4b85-4f0d-8e7c-1bf3440cd782Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:03:45 +0000Kat BaileyWell, the RPG Console Quest is behind us. That can only mean one thing: It's time to make a list. This week, Kat and Nadia rank the consoles according to their contributions to the RPG genre. Which system(s) made it into the "S" tier? Which are...5388falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-nintendo-switch--4892687693189b33-7014-4afe-8f6e-b6f0d5527353Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt is the very end, my friends — the very end of Axe of the Blood God's RPG Console Quest! This week, Kat and Nadia talk about the healthy RPG library that's up for grabs on the Nintendo Switch. From unique exclusives like Xenoblade Chronicles 2,...5551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-2021-recap-chaos--48926893aee77d6c-9469-4fed-b856-1d53d1b29cd1Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyOh no, it's E3 again. Kat and Nadia talk about the press conferences they've already seen (Square Enix, Microsoft) and speculate on the ones that haven't yet happened (Nintendo). Come for the discussion about Eiyuden Chronicles, Final Fantasy Pixel...4071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deep-dive-into-final-fantasy-music-w-alex-moukala--48926870a3579a9c-9d07-46d4-8b57-7cc7f148a50dMon, 14 Jun 2021 16:09:17 +0000Kat BaileyKat is away this week, which means it's another golden opportunity for co-host Nadia Oxford to conduct studies on the cleansing properties of fire. Actually, everything goes very well thanks to a very cool guest appearance by music composer/remixer,...6530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pressing-reset-saga-frontier-e3-predictions-w-jason-schreier--489269181e7c48f4-9cd8-4f90-85c0-b27206e4f7e4Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:20:40 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on the Axe of the Blood God RPG podcast: Education! Sort of. Esteemed games journalist, writer, and reporter Jason Schreier joins Kat and Nadia to talk about his book, Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry. The...5566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-nintendo-wii-u--489269097251761e-ef6c-4b12-9993-5dc6062043abMon, 31 May 2021 16:02:58 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest is nearing its end, and this week Kat and Nadia look back at a real winner: The Wii U! And in this instance, "winner" actually means "loser," and "loser" actually means "Oh God, why?" Despite its Gamepad-sized problems, the Wii U...6007falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-massive-on-mass-effect-legendary-edition-w-eric-van-allen--489269292e938856-af1c-4a6a-a6fe-f658953f8491Mon, 24 May 2021 15:25:17 +0000Kat BaileyThis week, Kat and Nadia go massive on Mass Effect! USgamer alumni and absolute Mass Effect sage Eric Van Allen joins the podcast to have a long, involved talk about Mass Effect Legendary Edition. He also lends a sympathetic ear to Nadia's lament over...6039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earthbound-halloween-hack-and-other-famous-rpg-rom-hacks--489268634590fc9d-3113-4a3e-a702-72837b77d886Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThis week on Axe of the Blood God, Nadia and Kat talk all about ROMs. (To clarify, they have a discussion about modified game files. Rom the Space Knight does not enter into the picture.) Hacked ROMs have played, and continue to play, a major role in...4862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lunar-ys-and-more-the-earliest-rpgs-on-cd--489269009a0ce569-01a4-49b1-84be-e2a719b028f8Mon, 10 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyAnother Patron-requested topic approaches! This week, Kat and Nadia take on a very special request to talk about the semi-lost "in between" era of CD JRPGs. If you're an old person, you'll know all about said era: It was an awkward but interesting...4915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-women-of-final-fantasy--489269267ecd3d90-5bb8-4880-ad35-480fcdff1a8aMon, 03 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyToday on a very special episode of Axe of the Blood God, we host our very first Patreon-sponsored guest! Giuseppe Spinella joins Kat and Nadia for a very thoughtful conversation about the women of the Final Fantasy series. They delve into how said...5977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-playstation-vita--48926911e622a784-9ba4-402b-bd59-2c77a2c300e1Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyVita means Life — if your definition of “Life” is “Deader than vulture-stripped roadkill.” Yes, Axe of the Blood God pays its dues to the PlayStation Vita this week in the latest RPG Console Quest. Kat and Nadia mourn the powerful handheld’s...5123falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-tame-the-toughest-rpgs-fantasian-impressions--48926906bf3ed179-f0f3-41db-925e-bd1d3d53567cMon, 19 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyA new week, a new milestone! This time Kat and Nadia get to answer a question sent in by a generous Patron: How do we get into new RPGs without becoming so intimidated that we run in the opposite direction and back into the arms of the comforting RPGs...6404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monster-hunter-rise-review-roundtable-w-steven-strom-mike-minotti--489268722f3ed221-a77c-4e4a-8ca8-fb1a560a3ba2Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:26:07 +0000Kat BaileyAre there monsters under your bed? There are a whole bunch under ours, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Monster Hunter Rise is on the Nintendo Switch, and it’s a monster-whacking gem. Kat and Nadia review the game in-depth with the help of...5722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-preview-of-pantheon-of-the-blood-god-for-system-shock-2--48926920f04437a5-afc0-4568-98f6-0519792ad202Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's time for another Pantheon of the Blood God, and this month we're joined by former CGW Editor in Chief Jeff Green to explore System Shock 2! Join us for a special preview as we explore its history and talk about why this classic horror RPG is so...1680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axe-of-the-blood-god-300-the-rpgs-that-made-us--489269391a13b5ec-1d03-4dcf-b86d-c372ee02c7adMon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyBy the Dragonlord's pantaloons! Axe of the Blood God has hit episode 300, and we couldn't be prouder to bring it to you! Kat and Nadia hosted a live show, but if you missed out, here's the neat 'n clean audio for you. You can also watch a re-run at...6626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-a-good-action-rpg-feat-dark-souls-diablo-ii-and-more--489268831f173109-3564-4823-81cd-27dbf7885128Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWowzers! Kat and Nadia are one episode away from the big 3-0-0! Despite being on the cusp of a momentous occasion, they decide to chill out this week and talk about action RPGs. What makes a good action RPG? How has the genre evolved from its earliest...5589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-nintendo-3ds--4892691039c293af-9ba4-4014-8452-ed89f0b93b8eMon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyRemember when corporations really tried to make 3D media a permanent thing? Axe of the Blood God remembers. In fact, this week our RPG Console Quest takes us back to the Nintendo 3DS, a handheld that projected images in 3D without the need for goofy...5915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persona-5-strikers-bravely-default-2-reviews-no-spoilers-w-samantha-nelson--489269141e7fb4d0-52e2-4134-a463-3f1ffa1e5068Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyTwo highly-anticipated games, Bravely Default 2 and Persona 5 Strikers, had the gall to come out simultaneously. Kat and Nadia are determined to give both titles equal attention, but that’s a lot of work for just two gals, awesome as they might be....5232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memories-of-the-90s-rpg-fandom-w-andrew-vestal--4892692437218a79-000c-4b2d-9f31-598c797d480bMon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWith Kat out romping with faeries or whatever people do on vacation, Nadia is left to host an entire episode all by her lonesome. Or is she? This week, Nadia calls on a very old friend, Andrew Vestal, the former proprietor of the very first Final...4872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-preview-of-pantheon-of-the-blood-god-for-final-fantasy-viii--48926913c74b2c73-c484-4c26-a268-50e66a674920Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:49:33 +0000Kat BaileyIt's once again time for Axe of the Blood God to evaluate a classic RPG for induction into the Pantheon of the Blood God, and this entry is one of the most controversial (and underrated!) games of them all. This month our $10+ Patreon subscribers get...1295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ys-ix-review-w-game-informer-s-kim-wallace--48926899d4b571b1-d57a-4801-a708-ceec01c4566dMon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt’s a tough, tough world out there right now, and we hope you’re keeping well, Blood God listeners. This week, we take things Ys-y (HAH!) as Game Informer’s Kimberly Wallace joins Nadia in a lengthy discussion about Ys 9: Monstrum Nox. Does it live...4565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-playstation-3--489269310fbb1fee-debb-4600-adfe-be376508b265Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyAxe of the Blood God’s noble Console RPG Quest continues, and this week we dissect the RPG legacy of a very interesting system: The PlayStation 3. Sony’s first HD console was hobbled right from the start thanks to derisive memes, awkward accessories,...6313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gathering-of-the-disciples-february-2021--489269350c162e01-3a48-4807-8ce6-be62f753aad8Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:22:58 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and Kat host a live discussion with the Axe of the Blood God community! They share plans for an exciting community event for March, where Television of the Blood God stands following the conclusion of The Witcher, and plans for the next Pantheon...2194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mass-effect-returns-tabletop-talk-and-much-more-w-austin-walker--48926938847b05e2-f6c9-41c1-8e89-b5234541ffbfMon, 15 Feb 2021 17:08:57 +0000Kat BaileyWhat an eventful week. Nadia's wayward Xbox Series X showed up on her doorstep (well, it showed up in the Walmart pick-up area), and we have a very special guest: Austin Walker of Waypoint and Friends at the Table! He talks to us about his one true...5311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-indie-rpgs-to-watch-in-2021--4892694983cd5f00-ec77-4238-9801-fb6f2c5379cfMon, 08 Feb 2021 16:25:33 +0000Kat BaileyIt’s time to dish out some hugs and kisses to indie RPGs. This week, Kat and Nadia talk about the independently-developed RPGs they’re most excited for in 2021, including She Dreams Elsewhere, Cris Tales, Darkest Dungeons 2, and—dare we hope—Eastward....4002falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-90s-anime-we-loved-and-the-rpgs-they-created-w-bob-mackey-henry-gilbert--48926950https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>93a78cc4-741e-4c08-b4a0-e0634b1c3793Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe only thing you should fear more than the Blood God’s axe is the Blood God’s anime obsession. This week, Kat and Nadia talk to Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert talk about how anime and RPGs uplift one another. They also look back at RPGs based on...https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>4865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-nintendo-wii--48926894c72412b5-8ba4-4216-bcf9-6f69a5b36b41Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyGet out of your chair and start waggling because it’s time for the Axe of the Blood God Wii Console Quest! This week, Nadia and Kat discuss the strange, often troubled RPG history of Nintendo’s revolutionary console. Relive Operation Rainfall and...4846falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gathering-of-the-disciples-january-2021--48926948b5082740-debd-4c3b-bedd-26763aaa300bSat, 23 Jan 2021 01:31:31 +0000Kat BaileyIn our first ever Community Update, Kat and Nadia get together for a live conversation with Axe of the Blood God's community! They talk about which RPGs they've been playing of late, share an update on what's been happening with the show and Discord,...1547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2021-rpg-preview-from-final-fantasy-xvi-to-elden-ring--48926897https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>8ad6744d-0536-4da8-9f06-8b70979befa9Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's officially 2021, and the brand-new year already seems poised to keep on dishing out the same trials and tribulations that made 2020 so special. Kat and Nadia take a nice break from the plague and strife to talk about what's in store for RPGs in...https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>4377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-final-fantasy-ranking-part-2--48926905https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>34b71625-dbcb-4d68-ab1f-56653dbf498eMon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyAxe of the Blood's special quest to rank all of the numbered Final Fantasy games (and their direct sequels) continues with the Top 10! With the help of special guest Ash Paulsen of Good Vibes Games, we talk about why Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy...https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod]]>7845falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/witcher-watch-episode-1-the-end-s-beginning--489269516aa705af-3f19-4e69-901c-cb2ea2dd7884Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:51:20 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and Kat kick off their episode-by-episode  exploration of The Witcher Season 1 with a discussion of how the show was made and a look at the first episode! Swords! Sorcery! A tower of naked women in a garden for some reason! Nadia and Kat break...5496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-axe-of-the-blood-patreon-info-and-more--48926880https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/bloodgodpod Instagram: bloodgodpod]]>fac701c9-d6ce-4917-93ab-c6448ea6c9a7Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:37:26 +0000Kat BaileyThe Axe of the Blood God Patreon is officially live! Nadia and Kat get together to talk about where the show stands in 2021, what listeners to the free feed can expect going forward, and some of the exciting new bonus content that we'll be releasing...https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/bloodgodpod Instagram: bloodgodpod]]>778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-final-fantasy-ranking-part-1--48926934http://patreon.com/bloodgodpod), we are undertaking a massive quest: a two-part ranking all of the numbered Final Fantasy games, as well as their direct sequels! For Part 1 we're joined by Game Informer's Kim Wallace to talk about Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy II, and other entries that remain controversial to this day. It's not all bad, though! Some of these entries remain strong to this day, and  deserve to celebrated, flaws and all. Want to listen to Part 2 immediately? Subscribe to the Patreon! Want to talk about this episode? Drop your thoughts in the comments and we may read them on the episode!]]>b1a35c74-9e2a-4210-82dd-2a7ec453569aMon, 04 Jan 2021 18:03:47 +0000Kat BaileyTo celebrate the launch of the Axe of the Blood God Patreon (http://patreon.com/bloodgodpod), we are undertaking a massive quest: a two-part ranking all of the numbered Final Fantasy games, as well as their direct sequels! For Part 1 we're joined by...http://patreon.com/bloodgodpod), we are undertaking a massive quest: a two-part ranking all of the numbered Final Fantasy games, as well as their direct sequels! For Part 1 we're joined by Game Informer's Kim Wallace to talk about Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy II, and other entries that remain controversial to this day. It's not all bad, though! Some of these entries remain strong to this day, and  deserve to celebrated, flaws and all. Want to listen to Part 2 immediately? Subscribe to the Patreon! Want to talk about this episode? Drop your thoughts in the comments and we may read them on the episode!]]>5446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-new-beginning-comes-from-some-other-beginning-s-end--48926907e582b988-44fa-412e-b513-e105cf089f9eMon, 28 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's closing time for USgamer. Mat and Eric, the site's last guardians, join Nadia and Kat on the last Blood God produced under the USgamer banner. They recall their time with the site and reminisce about the weird things that happened at the events...5807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rpg-year-in-review-2020--48926952ee319268-359d-4e98-828c-dcc785661201Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe end of 2020 draws near! Command? Nadia and Kat look back on a turbulent year and consider everything that's happened: game delays caused by COVID-19, Microsoft's Bethesda acquisition, the Cyberpunk 2020 goat rodeo, and so very much more. They also...5631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cyberpunk-2077-review-roundtable-no-spoilers-w-carolyn-petit-alex-donaldson--4892696226b41dce-5664-4e9c-92f0-61bbba07ce51Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:46:12 +0000Kat BaileyPolygon and RPG Site reviewers Carolyn Petit and Alex Donaldson join the show to analyze the biggest RPG of 2020: Cyberpunk 2077! They talk about the ways that it does (and doesn't) push the cyberpunk genre forward, its technical problems, and whether...6667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cd-projekt-retrospective-impressions-for-atelier-ryza-2-and-fire-emblem-shadow-dragon--4892688693626fde-2c50-42f3-a2da-703b1f0751a7Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:51:59 +0000Kat BaileyWith Cyberpunk 2077 finally due out this week, it's time to take a harder look at the studio that is CD Projekt. Where did it come from? How did it rise to the top of the RPG heap over the past generation? And what are some potential stumbling blocks...5398falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rpg-quiz-show-of-the-blood-god--48926975586f2f3b-7a62-4d5a-9090-7bd23b7fa803Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThis week we're taking a break and trying something new at Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Quiz Show! Kat plays host as Nadia, Eric, and Mathew Olson compete to see who knows the most about the role-playing genre (or can at least come up with the most...5467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fall-2020-rpg-release-roundup-more-yakuza-like-a-dragon-chatter--48926904bffd1482-95f1-46ac-a01d-6ae9bbec0bf1Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWe're firmly in the teeth of the 2020 release season, and the RPGs are arriving fast. Kat and Nadia circle back on some of the RPGs they missed, including Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, WoW: Shadowlands, Godfall, and more. Plus: Cyberpunk's performance on...5457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-hearts-melody-of-memory-final-fantasy-14-and-an-announcement--4892691248ace60e-b672-40a1-a61a-236a3058cffeMon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia bid farewell to Mike Williams the only way they know how—with a lengthy conversation about Final Fantasy 14. They also welcome back old friend Ash Paulsen, who joins the group to talk about Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory and more....7044falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axe-of-the-blood-god-next-gen-launch-extravaganza--48926901399ec683-d5e1-4df9-b1ab-86222340bd09Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:10:30 +0000Kat BaileyThe PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are out this week, and we've got the whole gang to break it all down over the course of a two hour mega-pod extravaganza! Kat, Mike, Nadia, and Eric are here to compare the PS5 and Xbox Series X, look at the launch...7076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-playstation-4--489269159efe230f-3bb2-4b93-b098-8a6276694c8bMon, 02 Nov 2020 04:45:55 +0000Kat BaileyIn a continuation of their look back on the most recent console generation, Kat and Nadia examine the outsized impact of the PlayStation 4 on RPGs. From the return of Japan to the "mainstreaming" of RPGs, to VR and "service games," the pair talk about...6328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-xbox-one-crown-tundra-impressions--48926957876effc7-757b-4834-83ba-3c5de0539447Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:15:42 +0000Kat BaileyWith the next generation of consoles mere weeks away, we're jumping ahead in the Console RPG Quest to the Xbox One! While at first glance the Xbox One's RPG legacy is quite weak, there's more to it than meets the eye. Kat and Nadia talk about the...5867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-would-an-rpg-battle-royale-look-like--48926922a34077ea-00ec-439e-8dbc-37d9faee2884Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:24:08 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia take a break from the grind of the RPG release schedule to talk about how some of today's most popular genres can be combined with the wonders of role-playing, including battle royale, Among Us, and more. Plus, we talk about Phil...4499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baldur-s-gate-3-early-access-w-larian-s-swen-vincke--48926898dd1e7890-c73d-4a5f-8d51-0980bbe5c431Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:34:57 +0000Kat BaileyLarian founder Swen Vincke returns to the podcast to discuss the initial feedback on Baldur's Gate 3's early access release, turn-based vs. real-time with pause, dice rolls, and more! (Starts around 26:20) Plus, Kat and Nadia share their impressions...4627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-xbox-360-console-rpg-quest-genshin-impact-w-mike-williams--4892694316aa5544-11fc-4aa3-b913-7d7ee409e2b9Mon, 05 Oct 2020 22:36:03 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest officially arrives in the HD era with the Xbox 360 RPG Quest! Nadia and Kat talk about the impact of online, the waning fortunes of the Japanese industry, the super success of Oblivion, and much more! Plus, USgamer Reviews Editor...5549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hades-review-w-eric-van-allen--489269948ce35110-0b1a-4219-8095-918d53f18f8bMon, 28 Sep 2020 03:36:16 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia are joined by USgamer News Editor Eric Van Allen to sing the praises of Hades, the amazing roguelite by Supergiant Games that is now out of Early Access. The trio discuss its relationship to Diablo; how Supergiant is beating Blizzard at...3841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/microsoft-acquires-bethesda-emergency-reaction-roundtable--489269477b21b081-95ce-4b8c-80f3-d54f6f52a5b9Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:19:48 +0000Kat BaileyIn a move with enormous implications for the games industry as a whole, but especially for RPGs, Microsoft has acquired Bethesda, the publisher responsible for Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield. What will this mean for role-playing games? How...2797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-huge-week-for-rpgs-reacting-to-final-fantasy-xvi-harry-potter-and-more--4892695370b65924-28f2-4faa-b75a-f47ea74bfa1aMon, 21 Sep 2020 05:41:03 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia react to a huge week for RPG announcements, breaking down Avalanche's Harry Potter game, Monster Hunter Rise, and the PS5 price announcement. Then it's time to talk Final Fantasy XVI, as Kat and Nadia analyze its announcement trailer,...5299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fall-rpg-preview-2020--48926925dc5387aa-95a0-4158-bb75-752b544ca279Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:44:54 +0000Kat BaileyThe fall release season is officially upon us, and that means it's time to preview all of the big RPGs that will carry us to the end of the year. Kat and Nadia sit down to preview Cyberpunk 2077, Trails of Cold Steel 4, Yakuza 7, World of WarCraft...5335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-playstation-portable--48926902137bed5f-32ae-4669-8259-5c6e432935dfMon, 07 Sep 2020 07:48:27 +0000Kat BaileyThe latest edition of the Console RPG Quest explores the legacy of Sony's initial foray into the handheld space: the PlayStation Portable! Kat and Nadia recall Sony's attempt to create "the Walkman for the 21st century," the rise of Monster Hunter and...5072falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-moon-rpg-remix-adventure-wasteland-3-impressions-final-fantasy-woes--48926960d7ac862a-75b1-4253-b1f0-2eabed8e8656Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIn 1997, a small group of former devs from Konami and Square got together to make Moon: RPG Remix Adventure, an affectionate parody and tribute to the role-playing genre. More than 20 years later, it's finally out for Nintendo Switch, and Kat and...4347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-indie-rpgs-w-she-dreams-elsewhere-s-davionne-gooden--48926927cd002b59-8336-41a3-bc05-fce1e29ce89aMon, 24 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat Bailey is on vacation, so hapless co-host Nadia Oxford takes over the Axe of the Blood God with help from USgamer news editor, Eric Van Allen. The duo put out out the small fires that invariably crop up when Kat's out of town while they discuss...4561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-square-s-famous-summer-of-adventure-2000--489269416486262b-1c8f-47b4-a108-316435e717cfMon, 17 Aug 2020 04:54:39 +0000Kat BaileyIt was the year 2000, and Square was pushing three big RPGs on the Sony PlayStation. The games themselves—Chrono Cross, Threads of Fate, and Legend of Mana—met with a mixed reception, but the Summer of Adventure 2000 said more about where Square stood...3515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-nintendo-ds--48926959b5fba630-9e4e-4029-9ad4-3ec56aa2ab8eMon, 10 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe latest entry in the Console RPG Quest series takes on the Nintendo DS, the legendary "third pillar" that did its part to carry Nintend for more than a decade. From Etrian Odyssey to Dragon Quest IX, Kat and Nadia discuss its remarkable RPG...4411falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/next-gen-rpgs-imagining-new-settings-reactive-worlds-and-more--489269211b32d2b1-e941-42d7-aec0-3e58809135eaMon, 03 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWith the next generation of consoles nearly upon us, Kat is joined by Reviews Editor Mike Williams and Senior Editor Caty McCarthy to discuss the future of the genre. What surprises do the PS5 and Xbox Series X hold for RPGs? Will it all be...3499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eiyuden-chronicle-live-reaction-fable-avowed-and-the-smt-3-nocturne-remaster--489269230f0281ba-de0d-4237-8b8b-cb00393599feMon, 27 Jul 2020 07:21:17 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a super busy week for RPG news as Kat and Nadia talk about all the Shin Megami Tensei announcements while breaking down the big Fable and Avowed reveals from the Xbox showcase. This is all on top of word that the Suikoden creators are getting...4018falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-paper-mario-the-origami-king-review-w-gamexplain-s-andre-segers--4892693232e1656a-e27c-4c8f-8611-782ec1001090Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyGameXplain's Andre Segers joins the podcast to review Paper Mario: The Origami King with Kat and Nadia. Why is the latest game in the venerable series proving so contentious among Nintendo fans? Is there a way to revive the series's fortunes? And what...4279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crosscode-review-paper-mario-origami-king-review-impressions--48926961037cf974-0a13-44c9-a6c6-65187d23a0a0Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:08:04 +0000Kat BaileyClose to a decade after its original crowdfunding campaign, CrossCode is finally on console! Kat and Nadia are joined by Hirun Cryer, who explains why this beautiful indie RPG is worth your attention. Plus, Kat explains why she's still digging Pokemon...3862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-xbox-fallout-tv-show-reaction--48926933849605e7-f74d-4c14-be0f-b458009caa5eMon, 06 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe original Xbox didn't have that many role-playing game, but it was nevertheless a watershed moment for both console history and the RPG genre. Kat and Nadia look back on Microsoft's entry into the console market and talk about Knights of the Old...4263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-games-like-diablo-2-you-should-play-why-we-don-t-want-a-pokemon-diamond-pearl-remake--4892696433f10255-e43a-4be3-94f2-ef871e2ec9c4Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's Diablo 2's 20th anniversary, and Kat and Nadia are here to talk about its remarkable descendants, including Titan Quest, Torchlight, and other classics (plus some newer games)! Plus, Cyberpunk 2077 impressions, why Pokemon Diamond & Pearl doesn't...4554falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-wonderswan-cyberpunk-delay-pokemon-snap-and-more--489269451624266a-523f-4bcc-91a9-12de3f8adb7aMon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe latest entry in the Console RPG Quest tackles both the WonderSwan and the Neo Geo Pocket, two cult favorite handhelds nevertheless trapped in the shadow of the Game Boy. Are their RPG legacies worth remembering? Kat and Nadia discuss! Plus, the...4660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reacting-to-the-ps5-reveal-persona-4-golden-on-pc-and-project-athia--48926969bd3ca800-2492-402e-adff-49eb4e8a7ca7Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's E3! ... Sort of. Kat and Nadia react to the PS5 reveal and lament the general lack of RPGs; talk about Persona 4 Golden being liberated from the Vita, and speculate on Square Enix's newly-revealed Project Athia. Plus chatter about the Demon's...3657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-special-preview-of-branching-narratives-with-jeff-green--4892698655eec2cb-1d53-4d7e-9294-82324b960eb9Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWe're launching a brand new podcast at USgamer! In this special preview of Branching Narratives, Jeff and Kat sit down to talk about Jeff's journey through the industry; why they're launching a conversational podcast, and how it's all going to work....917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-rpgs-have-handled-social-commentary-over-the-years--48926982d2af7c92-93f6-451d-820f-6c01bb002b85Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:22:54 +0000Kat BaileyIn the course of USG raising more than $7000 for Black Lives Matters during a live stream, Axe of the Blood God recently held a live discussion about social commentary in RPGs. That segment is included in this episode, in which we are joined by Eric...4738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-review--489269540e6cd068-3e34-45fc-bcc2-297d0b89800dMon, 01 Jun 2020 07:40:16 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Nadia, and USG Senior Editor Caty McCarthy render their final verdict on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, where they talk about the new content, the biggest changes, and whether the fan-favorite RPG holds up. Plus: Track of the Week, a...4277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-game-boy-advance--4892694438832a69-8450-4377-b5dd-c1188287b3ccMon, 25 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest continues with an exploration of one of Nintendo's less popular handhelds. Regarded as a bit of a tweener in its day, trapped as it was between the Nintendo DS and Game Boy, it has grown in esteem as fans have come to better...5118falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xenoblade-chronicles-review-impressions-paper-mario-controversy-ghost-of-tsushima-more-track-of-the-week--4892698058baed83-80e5-4090-99aa-cb2108b85121Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThere's lots to talk about in the news, so Nadia and Kat take some time to talk through the recent PS5 tech demo, the Ghost of Tsushima gameplay reveal, and the surprising controversy around Paper Mario. Then Kat shares her thoughts on Xenoblade...4658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-failed-rpgs-we-want-to-come-back--489269586bebcfed-ec7b-46e5-8e57-d9508622e5c8Mon, 11 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileySome RPGs become successful franchises, and others simply vanish into history, regardless of merits. This episode covers the latter, with Nadia and Kat discussing lost gems including Alpha Protocol, Resonance of Fate, The Last Story, Kingdom of...4893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-nintendo-gamecube--48926968d8ed8fd4-6dc3-4b11-a10d-c4787581eeb4Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyMaligned in its day, the Nintendo GameCube is now fondly remembered by Nintendo fans. But what about its RPGs? Kat and Nadia continue the Console RPG Quest by exploring the legacy of Baten Kaitos, Tales of Symphonia, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year...5093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trials-of-mana-remake-review--489269429058fc69-3dbd-480a-b55c-69c423717482Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia sit down to review Trials of Mana remake, and in the process delve into a bigger question: Does the Mana series hold up? Nadia thinks yes, but Kat isn't so sure. The pair also delve into the Secret of Mana soundtrack, celebrate Fire...4285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fallout-76-wastelanders-impressions-plus-a-brand-new-segment--48926963877c5054-4950-4296-9084-f9c6c9b3bd9cMon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a great big multiplayer RPG episode as USG's Play Together Week gets underway! Kat and Nadia are joined by Mike Williams to reminisce about Final Fantasy 11, discuss the World of WarCraft: Shadowlands Alpha, and revisit Fallout 76 through its new...3679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-xenogears-get-a-remake-plus-ff7-remake-s-wild-ending--48927005fc180281-e097-4d88-a9bc-053726ef2f92Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileySpecial guests Steve Bowling of GameXplain and Alex Donaldson of VG247 join Kat to discuss Final Fantasy 7 Remake's unique ending, and what might come next [10:35 to 57:00 if you want to avoid spoilers]. Then Nadia returns to ponder whether Xenogears...4881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-fantasy-7-remake-review-no-spoilers--48926978https://www.usgamer.net/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-review]]>e37b107b-e18d-41f0-a0db-48a8254d7741Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:16:05 +0000Kat BaileySenior Guides Writer Jake Green joins Kat for a non-spoiler review discussion of Final Fantasy 7 Remake! They talk about what it gets right (the characters and soundtrack), where it suffers (the padding), and whether it lives up to all the hopes,...https://www.usgamer.net/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-review]]>3589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-the-compilation-of-final-fantasy-7-w-minnmax-s-ben-hanson--4892695692d95e03-ecbc-4df2-bba9-3554a0083cddMon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyMinnMax's Ben Hanson joins Kat and Nadia as a special guest to remember the awkwardness that was Square's direct to video era. From Advent Children to Crisis Core, the trio recount the good and bad of the compilation, and wonder whether it deserves...4267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-persona-5-spoilercast-all-we-want-to-do-is-date-boys--4892697735a14957-446c-4f73-aada-87c90b9a19a3Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:39:38 +0000Kat BaileyWith Persona 5 Royal just a week away, Nadia, Eric, Hirun, and Caty get together for a spoiler-filled and in-depth conversation about the original game. They discuss Persona 5's history; social links; amazing soundtrack, and whether or not the ending...5263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-rpgs-intros-from-the-mako-reactor-attack-to-escaping-dragons-in-skyrim--48926992ddc55a04-4eb9-40d9-bae1-f9bfa4699564Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWhich RPGs have the best intros? Kat and Nadia talk through the introductory sequences in some of the best RPGs ever made, and why they work and don't work. Why does Final Fantasy 7's opening hit so hard? What about Mass Effect 2? The pair explain...4309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mailbag-rpg-commandments-the-jrpgs-that-pc-rpg-fans-should-play-and-more--489270025d0a7cc8-b7d9-4c10-a5e4-f67a28c6e560Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:40:14 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a Mailbag of the Blood God this week as Kat and Nadia tackle all of your biggest questions! This week's questions include: - Why do RPG protagonists always seem to use swords? - What are the Blood God's commandments for succeeding in RPGs? - Why...3889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-playstation-2-final-fantasy-vii-remake-and-baldur-s-gate-3--48926988d5b67fa8-ddd7-48d4-b38f-64e24ad12d68Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:25:43 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest continues with our exploration of the PlayStation 2, just in time for its 20th anniversary! We talk about its incredibly deep library of RPGs; the rise of companies like NIS and Level-5, and classics like Final Fantasy 10 and...5753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tropes-we-love-and-hate-to-see-in-rpgs--48926972594e400e-8e62-4399-b2be-961de8d911e2Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThis week's episode tackles the tropes that Kat and Nadia love (and hate) to see in RPGs. From customizable characters to sewer levels; flowery monologues to confusion status effects, Kat and Nadia talk about the elements that draw their attention,...4489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-sega-dreamcast-w-shane-bettenhausen--48926999b85c52a5-313e-4217-9357-9499a2a306cbMon, 17 Feb 2020 07:52:14 +0000Kat BaileyFormer 1UP/EGM writer Shane Bettenhausen returns to talk about the Dreamcast's RPG legacy, the greatness of Phantasy Star Online and Skies of Arcadia, and its sneaky interesting catalog of import RPGs. Plus, staff writer Hirun Cryer drops by to...4385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-closer-look-at-the-state-of-jrpgs-in-2020--4892695588e20ce2-0184-48aa-9910-56de4f45f657Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:50:16 +0000Kat BaileyHaving chosen the best RPGs of the 2010s, Kat and Nadia conclude by taking a closer look at where JRPGs stand as the new decade gets underway. They talk about what the return to consoles have meant for the genre; the proliferation of cheap and...4271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-2010s-changed-rpgs--489270171d685ea6-4a06-4962-a87a-e5d5a3a5e630Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:33:18 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia look back on the decade that was the 2010s for RPGs! They discuss some of the biggest storylines; look back on the most interesting RPGs, and talk about the games that didn't make it on USG's Top 100 RPGs of the Decade. Plus: The duo...5083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mailbag-best-short-rpgs-temtem-dragon-ball-z-kakarot-and-more--4892711837ffabf9-cb21-4a47-996d-75362072ad78Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's another Axe of the Blood God mailbag! We tackle all of our your questions as we wrap up the first month of 2020. Some of the topics that we cover in this month's mailbag: - Can we expect a truly innovative JRPG in 2020? - What are the best short...4413falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tokyo-mirage-sessions-fe-switch-review-fire-emblem-dlc-byleth-in-smash-bros--48927000d963e9a6-ea52-4f1b-8a26-66ae7c7648b8Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:11:19 +0000Kat BaileyTokyo Mirage Sessions#FE is out on Nintendo Switch, and Kat and Nadia is here to see whether it holds up! Was it undeservedly overlooked on Wii U? Or should it have stayed in the studio? Plus, brand new Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC, Byleth in Super...4144fefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-nintendo-64--48926965f36a759e-275e-44b2-b920-f0ff96d2003bMon, 13 Jan 2020 09:12:01 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest continues with the Nintendo 64! We discuss Nintendo's break with Square; why it was an important turning point in Nintendo's history, and why its RPG library ended up being so light [23:50]. Plus: We talk about Pokemon Sword and...4635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-axe-of-the-blood-god-2020-rpg-preview--48926983780b2989-c180-49a7-bda7-62c19f8af9f1Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a brand new year, and that means new RPGs! Join Kat and Nadia as they get excited about Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tales of Arise, and all the rest of this year's biggest games! Plus, we talk about the...4230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usg-end-of-the-year-special-extravaganza-2019--489269896a12ae7c-279a-40de-83f4-9fd9ef0d2ce3Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe end of 2019 is upon us, and that means it's time to discuss all of our favorite games! Eric Van Allen and Mathew Olson join the pod to talk Goose Game, Trails of Cold Steel 3, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and the rest of the best games of the year....3628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2019-rpg-recap-the-best-and-worst-in-the-year-of-rpgs--48926973aafc0cd9-84e7-42f2-8bb1-851af896b715Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia are joined by Caty to recap the year that was 2019 in RPGs! They discuss all the big stories, the big trends, and the biggest games, including: - The Year of the Switch Port - BioWare's Struggles - The Year Long National Pokedex...5467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-console-rpg-quest-sony-playstation--4892701588b56b38-ae38-4b22-9b40-7ca1443c790fMon, 09 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyJust in time for its 25th anniversary, Kat and Nadia delve into the RPG legacy of the PlayStation! The pair discuss its massive impact on the genre; share their favorite memories, and discuss classic RPGs ranging from Chrono Cross to Beyond the...4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dungeons-dragons-mini-renaissance--489269919d8378d8-d6e7-4fb6-ad31-5a0f65d47867Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyNew games, new updates, and a booming streaming culture has contributed to a mini-renaissance for Dungeons & Dragons. Dicebreaker's Sara Elsam joins us to talk about how that happened, as well to talk about her evil bard; adventures in being a DM, and...3704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axe-of-the-blood-god-mailbag-game-awards-nominations-bahamut-lagoon-and-more--489269815f063e9b-e175-49a6-96d0-63b3e94ed72bMon, 25 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and Kat talk some more about Pokemon Sword and Shield, and some of the surprising references within. (Trust Kat to be able to identify actual real-world stadiums within Galar region.) There's also a lot of end-of-the-year talk about the upcoming...3619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pokemon-sword-and-shield-review-romancing-saga-3--489270253352db3a-79d5-4d2d-9044-c7c89e55a96dMon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyPokemon Sword and Shield is here! GameSpot Pokemon Master Kallie Plagge joins Kat and Nadia to talk about the joys (and the controversies) of the latest generation of Pokemon! [Review begins at 17:22] Plus, we discuss the return of Romancing SaGa 3,...4548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-death-stranding-spoilercast-and-why-mass-effect-needs-a-remaster--48926985565709b04f634a2c9f170e9939996876Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat takes a break from the RPG beat to talk about one of the biggest games of the year: Death Stranding! She's joined by Eric Van Allen and Hirun Cryer to discuss Bridge Babies, deconstructing America, and clocking bandits over the head with cargo....4487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-sega-saturn--48926974c35d102d315c4cbf8d980f6a3ac6c755Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest returns with the Sega Saturn! We're joined by Digital Foundry's John Linneman to discuss the technology, games, and history that make it a unique standout in the history of consoles. Plus, some Death Stranding review chatter, and...4991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-outer-worlds-review-interview-with-obsidian-s-leonard-boyarsky-and-nitai-poddar--489269969f492209e4e94769bac2dd20dcda0098Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyDevelopers Leonard Boyarsky and Nitai Poddar come on the show to talk about the development of The Outer Worlds, Boyarsky's feelings on Fallout 3, and more. Plus, Mike talks about his review of the game. It's an all Outer Worlds podcast as we go...3705falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-rpg-reviews-trails-of-cold-steel-3-little-town-hero-disco-elysium--48926971386109b4309a475ba140999405b3456bMon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWith the RPG deluge continuing, Kat and Nadia are joined by Caty and Mike to pick through the biggest releases, including Trails of Cold Steel 3, Disco Elysium, and Little Town Hero. Plus, we talk Witcher 3 on Switch, whether it's been a good...4322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indivisible-review-october-mailbag-of-the-blood-god--48927031463fe0fd7ff647f391d09c77f1fe40daMon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe mailbag returns as Kat and Nadia talk about what RPGs genre novices should tackle first; revisit the legacy of Final Fantasy 13, and more! Plus, they review Indivisible, the new RPG by the creators of Skullsgirls. Does it live up to the legacy of...5057falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-jaguar-3do-neogeo-cdi--4892697631109cbd0d3646eb85cbc91cb6ed0e57Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWe're almost finished the 16-bit era in our Console RPG Quest, but first we have to talk about some of the lesser-known consoles of the period. We take a shotgun approach in this episode, covering the RPG histories of the 3DO, Jaguar, NeoGeo, and CDi...4999falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-favorite-portable-rpgs--489269900ed3089651764bc98315961b481688c5Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWhat's better than an RPG? An RPG you can stuff in your pocket and tote around like a designer dog. (Please do not shove tiny dogs into your pockets.) With Kat overseas taking care of Big Editor Things for the site this week, Nadia teams up with Eric...3338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-axe-of-the-blood-god-fall-2019-rpg-preview--48927038b18708740c4a461faba9352b4538833eMon, 23 Sep 2019 07:58:58 +0000Kat BaileyThe Fall 2019 release period is here! To prepare for the oncoming deluge of games, Kat and Nadia talk about all the biggest RPGs of the season, including Outer Worlds, Pokemon, Disco Elysium, and more. Plus, Caty joins the crew to extol the virtues of...5113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-super-nes-w-kotaku-s-chris-kohler--489270164ffe53a4783b4a9e8da87cac1cb7fe4aMon, 16 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKotaku editor and Retronauts veteran Chris Kohler join Kat and Nadia to discuss what may be the greatest RPG console of them: The Super Nintendo! They recall their history with Nintendo's 16-bit marvel, talk about why it was initially controversial,...5199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-nintendo-direct-recap-mhw-iceborne-review-dreamcast-and-final-fantasy-8--489270459d581326e6684143801f6aa62a9c28a9Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyAxe of the Blood God is back after an impromptu hiatus, and there's a ton to cover! Kat and Nadia look back on the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast and Final Fantasy 8, recap the big Nintendo Direct that included a Tokyo Mirage Sessions announcement...5066falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oninaki-review-dragon-quest-11-s-impressions-and-a-mailbag--489269982448f744d03140c0b56f9d3a28baf143Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyTokyo RPG Factory takes its third crack at making a successful RPG. Is Oninaki the game that finally puts them over the top? Nadia shares her review! Plus, our impressions of the Dragon Quest 11 demo on Switch, and a big ol mailbag in which we talk...5288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-sega-genesis-grandia-hd-witcher-3-switch-impressions--48927004106bfae3696141908d127069024b39c9Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:18:48 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a busy week on Axe of the Blood God as Kat and Nadia share their respective impressions of Witcher 3 on Switch and Grandia HD, and also sneak in a little more Fire Emblem: Three Houses chatter for good measure. Then it's on to the Console RPG...5652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-rpg-romances--48927027367309f2d95145bc9043c64b5b37d345Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:34:40 +0000Kat BaileyIn the wake of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Kat is joined by Caty McCarthy and Eric Van Allen to talk about the best RPG romances. Which games do it best? What are their secrets? And most importantly of all... Triss or Yennefer?3377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-game-boy-kat-plays-the-outer-worlds--4892699518599f02e21d481c9def398bce88099fMon, 05 Aug 2019 06:33:12 +0000Kat BaileyThe Game Boy's 30th anniversary is upon us, and as it happen, it's the next stop in our ongoing Console RPG Quest! Kat and Nadia reflect on their time with the tiny handheld, the incredible RPGs that it spawned, and how it transcended its humble...4984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-emblem-three-houses-review-roundtable-w-gamespot-s-kallie-plagge-and-gamesbeat-s-mike-minotti-spoilers--48927029978774e482234325bff7945b6fc1f136Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:14:06 +0000Kat BaileyKat is joined by GameSpot's Kallie Plagge and Gamesbeat's Mike Minotti to review Fire Emblem: Three Houses. With Three Houses now out in the wild, the spoiler limiters are officially OFF for this big review roundtable! Kat, Kallie, and Mike talk about...3964falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-ultimate-alliance-3-review-final-fantasy-14-shadowbringers-review--48927012fb20c3549de14bfda4372e0f2221d201Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:37:17 +0000Kat BaileyMike Williams returns to the show to review the new Switch exclusive action RPG, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, as well as to provide his long overdue thoughts on the new Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers expansion. In the spirit of Comic-Con, there's also...4115falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/switch-lite-revealed-fire-emblem-three-houses-review-impressions-dragon-quest-builders-2-review--48927058d5be8ce9da6f48e6a69565fd912a7b60Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyAfter a bit of a drought, Nadia and Kat finally have some new RPGs to play! Kat is busy playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and she thoughts on its battle system, how the academy system works, and whether it successfully makes the transition to...4019falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonic-chronicles-and-other-franchises-that-became-rpgs-against-the-will-of-god--48927013561521de76a64c41904e73ba3f508a89Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWith Kat on vacation, Nadia and special guest host Ray Barnholt bust out the gasoline and matches and make a huge fire. Then they sit beside the flames and have a nice chat about non-RPGs franchises that were made into RPGs. Turns out not every RPG...3637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff7-s-golden-saucer-slay-the-spire-review-and-a-mea-culpa--4892699362c3eb2564254cefa6407da43078823bMon, 01 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia didn't quite do the PC Engine's RPG legacy justice with their last episode, so they circle back to talk about one of its best franchises: Cosmic Fantasy! Plus, Kat shares her thoughts on the Golden Saucer, Dyne, the politics of North...5601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-turbografx-16--48927146df2aa7a02d454c68b0f8e9bf73650611Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest returns as Kat and Nadia examine the RPG legacy of a console that has been in the headlines lately: The TurboGrafx-16! They talk about the success of Far East of Eden, the outsized impact of Nihon Falcom on its RPG library, its...4947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-2019-wrap-up-kat-loses-her-mind-over-pokemon-ff7-remake-is-game-of-the-show-and-more--48927006afb8f7383d064107b6f9b3e03bf13858Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:36:10 +0000Kat BaileyE3 2019 is over at last, and Caty is ready with her report from the field. She joins Nadia and Kat to talk about her impressions after playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake; share her thoughts on the Year of Keanu, and discuss all the rest of the RPGs at E3....3249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-2019-reax-final-fantasy-7-remake-hype-keanu-in-cyberpunk-2077-and-more--48927028e939f7f3589741048c2d612cf2b2f559Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:57:09 +0000Kat BaileyWe got a deeper look at Final Fantasy 7 Remake at E3 2019, and Kat and Nadia are hyped. They react to the updated battle system and talk about all the ways that it successfully captures the spirit of the original. Plus, they talk about Microsoft's...3871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-2019-preview-new-xbox-final-fantasy-7-remake-cyberpunk-and-more--489270653a0111db0c674360b4edede08e11c771Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyE3 2019 is just a week away, and Axe of the Blood God is here with a full preview of all the major storylines and announcements from this years show. What can we expect from the new Xbox? Will Fable put in an appearance? What about that rumored George...4737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-sega-master-system-and-game-gear--489270232cd22272b47b43bf901087c28fc1d2b1Mon, 27 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe Console RPG Quest continues with a look at the Sega Master System and Game Gear: two consoles that were overshadowed by their competitors from Nintendo but nevertheless gave us some quality RPGs (mostly Phantasy Star). Kat and Nadia and explore...3994falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-the-nintendo-entertainment-system--48927001f353d526bda643a4a1da8696690e5091Mon, 20 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWe covered the early days of Atari and Intellivision, but console RPGs were really born on the NES. Join Kat and Nadia for Part 2 of the Console RPG Quest as they remember the console that gave us some of our greatest RPG franchises: Dragon Quest,...5239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/detective-pikachu-review-and-final-fantasy-7-remake-trailer-reactions--48927071818871b21e274022813d21ff7b5a4b2fMon, 13 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyDetective Pikachu is now out, and Nadia and Kat are here with their review! Listen as they talk about how well the Pokemon ultimately come out; Bill Nighy, and why it works as a video game movie. Plus, with Final Fantasy 7 Remake finally reemerging,...4575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/console-rpg-quest-exploring-the-rpg-legacy-of-every-console-to-date--48927087d855af3970fd4f9aa1a585ecdf3d1c43Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWith the Top 25 RPG countdown now complete, it's time for Kat and Nadia to embark on a brand new quest. Enter the Console RPG Quest: a multi-part series that will take us through the history of RPGs large and small. We'll be talking about powerhouses...4523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-rpg-animal-buddies-steamworld-quest-review--48927019f2429e71bd4e4311b896ac7f613a6b6dMon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyFrom Interceptor to Boo, animal buddies have a strong history in RPGs. Kat and Nadia trace their history from the days of Dragon Quest 5 to the present day, discussing their various usages, as well as ranking their five favorites (spoiler: Dogmeat is...5177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mailbag-joker-in-smash-bioware-s-next-gen-plans-final-fantasy-x-on-switch-and-more--48927093470dbda3da4b4535bf3cb990299a75eeMon, 22 Apr 2019 17:54:07 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia go through their extensive mailbag to talk about which popular games deserve RPG spinoffs; BioWare's next-gen plans, and how to introduce people to this wonder and crazy genre that we love. Plus, Joker's translation to Smash Bros., what...5113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-7-on-the-switch-is-the-best-of-times-and-the-worst-of-times--48927018fdcaa7a22a6e4994a90a1694fb2d2882Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat abandoned USG to go run with the bulls in Spain, so it's up to Nadia and special guests Anthony John Agnello and John Learned to keep the show afloat (they are both recovering from the black plague; please excuse their coughs). This week, we have...4070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-25-rpg-wrap-up-and-honorable-mentions--48927084b6166bbc8fad4450858ad51ea96dce4bMon, 08 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe Top 25 RPG Countdown is officially finished! But there are a whole bunch of amazing RPGs we didn't get a chance to cover. From Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door, to Final Fantasy Tactics, to Ultima Underworld, Nadia and Kat talk about the best of...4750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axe-of-the-blood-god-200-rpg-bests--489270340f73d9dd423e4eda8a56b46164935669Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's Axe of the Blood God's 200th Episode, and also the end of the Top 25 RPG Countdown! To celebrate, Kat and Nadia pick some more bests from RPG history. What's the best RPG soundtrack? How about the best story? The pair go through multiple...6083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bloodlines-2-final-fantasy-6-vs-final-fantasy-7-top-25-rpgs-2-planescape-torment--489270689570d7bdd4dc446fb8944aa6669071e5Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia wrap up GDC by talking Google Stadia and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, a sequel that they're already excited to play. Then it's on to number two on the Top 25 RPG Countdown: Planescape: Torment! Kat and Nadia talk about what...3836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-25-rpgs-of-all-time-3-witcher-3--48927089bee0522e642345548a21825dc702f1b9Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyCaty joins Kat to discuss #3 on our Top 25 list of RPGs: Witcher 3! The pair talk its splendid open world, its fantastic writing, and the expert way it handles romances. Kat has even come around on the combat. Plus, Nadia drops by to talk Fire Emblem...5128falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-biggest-rpg-plot-twists-and-top-25-rpgs-4-final-fantasy-6--489270220fd7292eae274f5db54faae8327fbe89Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyFinal Fantasy 6 is the latest entry in our Top 25 RPG countdown, and in honor of one of the greatest RPGs ever made, it's time to talk about the biggest RPG plot twists! Nadia and Kat talk Star Ocean, Mass Effect and more as they break down some of...5155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-darkest-dungeon-and-darkest-dungeon-2-with-red-hook-studios--489270322a147ba59699417da18fe3dfd5c4ad81Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:05:25 +0000Kat BaileyIn a special interview episode of Axe of the Blood God, Kat sits down with Red Hook Studios developers Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman to talk about the making of Darkest Dungeon, the creation of its iconic characters, and its troubled ports to other...3671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-25-rpgs-suikoden-2-with-special-guest-jason-schreier--489270374166c2c5e9734dc188fe158e4be51369Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKotaku's Jason Schreier returns for number five on our Top 25 RPG countdown: Suikoden 2! He joins Kat and Nadia to talk about 108 Stars of Destiny, Iron Chef cooking challenges, Luca Blight vs. Kefka, and much more. Plus, Pokemon Sword and Shield have...3718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthem-review-bioware-s-decline-and-farewell-to-reggie--48927026f225c44c588049e9a85bf8143ced4182Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:25:10 +0000Kat BaileyKat bids farewell to Reggie Fils-Aime as he heads into a well-deserved retirement, then digs into Anthem alongside guest Mike Williams. And the question is: What the heck happened? The pair talk about its broken loot, mission structure, and other...3469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-8-was-good-blizzard-s-uncertain-future-top-25-rpgs-ultima-7--489270600259c64d5cdd4ed59c318fc5cd5b533fMon, 18 Feb 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyLast week's Activision Blizzard layoffs cast a pall over Blizzard, developer of the most successful MMORPG ever made. Kat and Nadia discuss what it all means, why the layoffs were especially brutal, and more. After that, Kat celebrates Final Fantasy...4633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-25-rpg-countdown-fallout-how-anthem-can-avoid-the-mistakes-of-star-wars-the-old-republic--48927003e993634ef5594b49965a4ecff62229c1Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWith Nadia away, Mike Williams returns for #7 on the Top 25 RPG Countdown list: Fallout! Mike and Kat talk about its amazing writing, the memorable world it created, and why the rest of the Fallout series is still trying to match it to this day. Plus,...5049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-retro-rpgs-we-lost-with-the-wii-shop-closure-and-where-to-find-the-rest--48927062612b334a210748d68df2c61a5cec9ebeMon, 04 Feb 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe Wii Shop is officially gone, making high-quality versions of everything from Chrono Trigger to Faxanadu much harder to find. Nadia and Kat go through the list to highlight the various affected RPGs (Ogre Battle!), alternative sources for playing...4091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-hearts-3-review-no-spoilers-anthem-s-potentially-fatal-flaw--489270641904d7c56ac24693a7c4814b75ee77d3Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyHaving looked back on the history of Kingdom Hearts, it's time to talk about the newest game in the series: Kingdom Hearts 3! Caty, Kat, and Nadia get together to talk about how well it wraps up the story; the updates to the battle system, and its...5184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-back-on-kingdom-hearts-how-it-reflects-animation-history-making-sense-of-its-crazy-story--489270419ad66bcdc7064dc29245884b41257135Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia are joined by Kingdom Hearts fan Caty McCarthy to look back on the history of the series up until now. How does it reflect animation history, and what the heck is up with that story? We answer these questions and more as we reflect on...4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-25-rpg-countdown-dragon-quest-v-the-big-destiny-split-and-more--489270464d5075b090094c74a8ab7afa9a1cc4baMon, 14 Jan 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia leap back into the Top 25 RPG countdown with the best Dragon Quest of them all: Dragon Quest V! The pair explain why its epic sweep, monster hunting mechanics, and odd (but hilarious) romance system make it a classic. Plus, they cover...4111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-big-questions-as-we-preview-2019-in-rpgs--48927047ca0f5f2a574e4c52953ed8b9070e56d4Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia ask five big questions as they preview the year 2019 in RPGs. Will Kingdom Hearts 3 live up to expectations? Will Anthem save BioWare? And what about Persona 5 on Switch. Plus, we talk about some of the smaller RPGs that we're excited to...3728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-favorite-rpg-of-2018-and-a-couple-overlooked-gems--48927021fb63217a28904681a0aab0c0e09fbe5aMon, 31 Dec 2018 10:30:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia conclude 2018 by each choosing their favorite RPG of 2018, as well as a couple underrated gems. Then they do one last mailbag while looking ahead to 2019.4028falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usg-game-of-the-year-special-extravaganza-2018--4892703097efb931ed4b43668e3ec0000f3d1f2fMon, 17 Dec 2018 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and the entire USG gang get together to recap all of the best games of 2018! From Red Dead Redemption 2 to Return of the Obra Dinn, we argue over what worked, what didn't work, and whether they match up to the best of 2018. Plus, we talk about the...8889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2018-rpg-recap-the-best-and-worst-in-the-year-of-rpgs--48927035ba0aaa7270f047da9ad92d822851d4f3Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:55:42 +0000Kat BaileyMany RPGs were released in 2018. Some of them were good, others were very bad. Kat and Nadia go through the calendar and talk about the high points and low points of an interesting year in RPGs, covering Monster Hunter: World, Octopath Traveler,...4342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-25-rpgs-should-it-be-persona-4-or-persona-5--4892705233ace88280544169bb5a7de06fda0e4dMon, 03 Dec 2018 06:50:40 +0000Kat BaileyPersona 4 was a transformative RPG in many respects. Persona 5 might be even better. But which one should be represented in our Top 25 RPG Countdown? Kat and Nadia are still torn, so they've decided to hash it out in podcast form, comparing and...4239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-25-rpg-countdown-baldur-s-gate-2--48927063ac17733a0c5a421d911a44fa3d52368cMon, 26 Nov 2018 05:06:36 +0000Kat BaileyMass Effect and KOTOR are more popular, but Baldur's Gate 2 is BioWare's magnum opus. Guest Troy Goodfellow joins Kat to break down the story, the world, and all the other reasons that this magnificent RPG deserves to be in the Top 10 RPGs of all...2800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-review-pokemon-let-s-go-and-fallout-76-plus-new-final-fantasy-xiv-expansion--48927092248f97b47b2040ad8ae4644a5576c160Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's an RPG double-whammy as Nadia and Kat talk about why Pokemon Let's Go works so well, and reviews editor Mike Williams discusses why Fallout 76... uh... doesn't. It's a mixture of cute cuddly monsters and the post-apocalyptic in an episode that...4967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-emblem-15th-anniversary-retrospective-tabata-s-shocking-resignation-and-geno--48927054a33d939cb91d4f03874d60ab08f97a45Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyOn the 15th anniversary of Fire Emblem's release in America, Kat and Nadia remember the first entry to make it overseas. They talk Marth and Roy's first appearance in Smash Bros. Melee, the reasons for Blazing Sword being chosen over Binding Blade,...4409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deltarune-diablo-3-on-switch-and-top-25-rpgs-11-morrowind--489270800143b9452e3042b1b6c8bfd189a3a874Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about some of the announcements from Blizzcon, including a Diablo mobile game, as well as the surprise appearance of Deltarune, the new game by Toby Fox. Then the pair share their impressions of Diablo 3 and talk about why it's such...5250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-5-best-rpg-cowboys-fallout-76-beta-impressions-more-persona-5--489270533cd5e553800541b9b89cb0e650078eeaMon, 29 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyYee-haw! Red Dead Redemption 2 is here, and Kat and Nadia are here to rank their five favorite RPG cowboys (there are more than you think!) Plus, Kat and Nadia share their impressions of Fallout 76, and Kat talks about her continued neverending quest...4621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-25-rpgs-kotor-kat-returns-to-persona-5-again--48927050abbde39cb35644a180002ce6c34b4da9Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:28:57 +0000Kat BaileyKat is playing Persona 5... again! She and Nadia discuss her very slow progress through an admittedly great RPG while also taking some time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Mother 3's fansub. Then special guest John Learned joins Kat and Mike...4528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reviewing-the-world-ends-with-you-on-switch-assassin-s-creed-odyssey--48927043841ab749bfa14a2c877d3ac9a3989db7Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyCaty McCarthy returns to talk about The World Ends With You's move to Nintendo Switch, where the group talk about how the controls translate, co-op, playing on the big screen, and the new endgame content. Then Mike Williams joins in to talk about...4771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-the-big-questions-about-fallout-76-top-25-rpgs-13-fallout-new-vegas--48927033d6bee48cccf14ca5ad1d1796f50e3303Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a week in which Axe of the Blood God pushes the big red button as Nadia returns from her trip to West Virginia to share her experience with Fallout 76. Kat and Nadia talk about what it's like to play solo, the nuclear quest, and whether it fits...4469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valkyria-chronicles-4-review-no-spoilers-chris-avellone-interview--4892704425e6e79e0d1242879280b98a092f44b2Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyChris Avellone, writer of Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Fallout 2, and Divinity Original Sin 2, joins Kat to talk his newest game, making evil decisions in RPGs, and the state of RPG writing today. But not before Nadia and Kat review Valkyria Chronicles 4,...5658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-25-rpg-countdown-pokemon-gold-silver-plus-ps1-classic-rpgs--489270614044867fcc6b40cfbe7146fa39a3bb95Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyWith the PlayStation Classic being officially announced, Nadia and Kat discuss the its rich RPG legacy and talk about which games will be announced for it yet (c'mon Valkyrie Profile). Then they continue the Top 25 RPG Countdown with the greatest...4207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-the-heck-is-final-fantasy-viii-on-switch-plus-brian-fargo-on-bard-s-tale-4-and-a-switch-mea-culpa--48927090b9af7fc5b5494382bc904f632185f0baMon, 17 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyA lot of Final Fantasy games just got announced for Switch. Final Fantasy VIII is not one of them. Nadia and Kat discuss its relative merits and discuss why it's getting ignored, plus delve a bit into some of the other announcements (like Final...3869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragon-quest-xi-review-no-spoilers-09-10-2018--489270741670c98552ca4680bb7e3b0aa0a8a72fMon, 10 Sep 2018 09:01:10 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia are here to offer their spoiler-less review of Dragon Quest XI! Is it really just "more Dragon Quest VIII?" How does the cast stack up? And what about that music? The pair have plenty of thoughts on the latest entry in the series. Plus:...4547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pax-west-live-celebrating-mass-effect-w-austin-walker-matthew-allen-mike-williams--48927077ac2dd7282c12461fa8df5db62430a399Tue, 04 Sep 2018 20:28:48 +0000Kat BaileyWe take our Top 25 RPG countdown LIVE to PAX West, where we talk Renegade vs. Paragon, Male Shepard vs. Female Shepard, Kaidan vs. Ashley, and laugh along to the infamous alien sex scene. Special guests: Waypoint's Austin Walker, Vidjagame...3917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-of-warcraft-battle-for-azeroth-w-mike-williams-top-25-rpg-countdown-17--48927066e4cdf9b596f64d4ba7a7958b80f9ee9cMon, 27 Aug 2018 07:47:16 +0000Kat BaileyMike Williams returns to talk about his massive history of World of WarCraft on USgamer, as well as to share his thoughts on the latest expansion. Then Nadia and Kat go over number 17 on their ongoing countdown of the Top 25 RPGs: Deus Ex! Find out...4208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-things-we-miss-most-from-classic-rpgs-08-20-2018--489270839962e282ae744601aed75dc5217020b1Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:32:18 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and Kat take a break from the Top 25 RPG countdown to talk about what they miss from classic RPGs. Remember overworlds? Large party sizes? Fricking cloth maps? The pair reminisce about those old school features and more in this nostalgia laden...2697falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-rpgs-with-jeremy-parish-part-2-the-second-wave--48927095c0f326ee70dd4d04a1bc4cc06b6ed56fMon, 13 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat is once again joined by Retronauts host Jeremy Parish to explore the history of RPGs. This time they dive into PLATO, Wizardry, and Bard's Tale as they explore about the rise of the "second wave" of RPGs in the 1980s. Then David Craddock returns...5055falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-25-rpg-countdown-19-phantasy-star-iv--48927096bf368691b12b483f907e6d5dd860766eMon, 06 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat Bailey1UP alum Shane Bettenhausen joins Kat to talk about the best Genesis RPG ever: Phantasy Star IV! Plus, Nadia and Kat talk about space RPGs, what sets them apart from their counterparts in other subgenres, and wonder why theren't more of them.5874falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/banner-saga-3-review-top-25-rpg-countdown-20--4892707693402517ea0c47e490617dabe3112d1cTue, 31 Jul 2018 03:09:55 +0000Kat BaileyKat is joined by Hirun Cryer to review Banner Saga 3. Does it effectively close the epic tactical RPG series? How does the gameplay hold up? And is being depressing necessarily a bad thing? Then Divinity: Original Sin 2 writer Kevin VanOrd and...4504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-25-rpg-countdown-21-world-of-warcraft--48927130b150a2ffc2f848ddab6092b802e32f7fMon, 23 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat is joined by Mike Williams and Vidjagame Apocalypse co-host Matthew Allen to discuss number 21 on our Top 25 RPG Countdown: World of WarCraft! They talk about its RPG roots, why it changed MMORPGs forever, and why it continues to command a loyal...3769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octopath-traveler-review-top-25-countdown-22-vampire-the-masquerade--48927108a92cada0ad054f8bbc2e8e4d00999798Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:15:53 +0000Kat BaileyGameXplain co-host Derrick Bitner joins Kat and Nadia to review Octopath Traveler. Do the sprites match the quality of the environments? Which character did each host pick first? And can Nadia and Derrick convince Kat to upgrade from Prologue? Then,...5965falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octopath-traveler-review-pt-1-top-25-countdown-23-nethack--48927109688ec39aad3f4352957d617aafee46b4Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:20:46 +0000Kat BaileyNadia shares her initial impressions of Octopath Traveler, including the battle system, the graphics, and more. Then David Craddock returns to talk about Nethack, its remarkable support through the years, and tales of YASDs.4380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ultima-and-teletype-rpgs-top-25-rpg-countdown-24-tactics-ogre--489270423900aaf1b2d1456f93a4a8981b9b4afbMon, 02 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyOur old friend Jeremy Parish returns to discuss the first entry in his new series about the history of RPGs, which covers Ultima, Teletype RPGs, and Richard Garriott's early programming experiments. Then we dive into number 24 on our Top 25 RPGs of...4207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-25-best-rpg-countdown-begins--4892706950d06b8da3dd4871a8c58a6f7949095bMon, 25 Jun 2018 05:14:30 +0000Kat BaileyIt's finally time! Kat and Nadia commence Axe of the Blood God's countdown of the Best 25 RPGs with an in-depth discussion of number 25 on our list! We discuss its history, what makes it stand out, some of its best moments, and ultimately why it holds...4502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-wrap-up-recapping-our-tetsuya-nomura-interview-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-current-generation-of-consoles-and-more--48927075b24360efb25140929a72d75cf1add404Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia wrap up E3 2018 with a discussion of Valkyria Chronicles 4's Switch port, Fallout 76, Cyberpunk 2077, and more! Does Pokemon Let's Go prove that we no longer need random encounters in Pokemon? Are we okay with Cyberpunk 2077 being a...3497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-2018-cyberpunk-2077-starfield-square-enix-s-disappointing-press-conference-and-more--489270857834c45aa53e470a8adea4c145f55bb0Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:03:05 +0000Kat BaileyIt's officially E3 2018, and Nadia and Kat are here to break down the first run of announcements! They talk about Square Enix's missed opportunity, Kingdom Hearts 3's new trailer, Cyberpunk 2077, Shadows Die Twice, Elder Scrolls 6, and Starfield, then...3331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fallout-76-pokemon-let-s-go-moonlighter-06-01-2018--48927088bc64a3a6298e482aab8ccc10a67cd0b4Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about Pokemon Let's Go, why the Kanto Pokedex is overrated, and what they would like out of Gen 8 on the Switch (hint: it's not another new region). Then they dive into Fallout 76 and Moonlighter, with asides into Stardew Valley and...4269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pillars-of-eternity-2-review-and-detective-rpgs-with-doc-burford-05-24-2018--48927094b479d2d9932c4062bf495af29c3161a3Mon, 28 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyDoc Burford returns to review Pillars of Eternity 2 with Kat. How does the sequel to Obsidian's cult favorite isometric RPG stack up to the original? Find out in this spoiler-free discussion! Plus, Kat and Doc wax poetic over Dragon Age: Origins,...3625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kat-returns-with-pokemon-leaks-kingdom-hearts-3-and-smt-strange-journey-redux-05-18-2018--48927036fc609e1d09114ee58930881d8e821680Mon, 21 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat is officially back! And she and Nadia celebrate by talking Pokemon leaks, the first hands-on with Kingdom Hearts 3, and SMT Strange Journey Redux! Can you believe that Kingdom Hearts 3 is actually coming out? We can't either!3926falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-a-wonderful-night-to-talk-about-castlevania-05-14-2018--48927067f235dda7959c7acc055090ba81c19aa8Mon, 14 May 2018 22:17:08 +0000Kat BaileyKat's on vacation for a few seconds more, so it's Anthony and Nadia again, along with special guest John Learned! This week, the trio talks about the excellent features John wrote for USgamer about Final Fantasy XII and Vagrant Story's localizations...4832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/long-lost-rpgs-we-desperately-want-to-play-but-probably-never-will-05-07-2018--4892729177a516e4c9e04c4f68a74b240180a62eMon, 07 May 2018 18:56:45 +0000Kat BaileyKat had the nerve to take a vacation, so Nadia drags out a ghost-editor from her history as a freelancer, Anthony John Agnello, and orders him to co-host this week. They talk about old times before diving into the sad state of game preservation and...3908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-impact-of-graphics-to-the-first-super-robot-wars-you-should-play-04-29-2018--48927091bfe9617375046d174e8e979645ff983bMon, 30 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about their favorite RPG stories, the impact that art style can have, and many other topics including Persona 5, Radiant Historia, and Bojack Horseman. Then Kat jumps into her guide to Super Robot Wars [27:18]. What is it? How did...4501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-ni-no-kuni-2-s-story-went-wrong-04-23-2018--48927138aa081769aac1649b5bf1ac92e17e0ec9Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:51:58 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia have discuss Ni No Kuni 2's story and where it went wrong as they wrap up their conversation about Level-5's sequel [22:52]. Plus: The pair talk about Monster Hunter World's new event, Persona 5's gay panic, and even more legendary...4657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-5-best-legendary-weapons-in-rpg-history-04-13-2018--48927105a2f3e64da6e74d2b2fbd20305dd91c87Mon, 16 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia delve into Final Fantasy, World of WarCraft, and more to find the best legendary weapons in RPG history. From weapons that helped define their series, to weapons that were impossible to get, to weapons that were simply cool, we survey...3517falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-rpgs-at-a-crossroads-04-09-2018--48927056ac16028448b885e11ae2e3431617529bTue, 10 Apr 2018 00:27:04 +0000Kat BaileyWhat do Dragon Quest XI and World of WarCraft have in common? They're two RPGs asking themselves, "What's next?" Kat and Nadia discuss that, Kat's other experiences at PAX East, and her hands-on with Underworld: Ascendant. Plus, we discuss your...3278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-dragon-quest-xi-be-on-the-3ds-03-30-2018--48927123afc1b256de5cedb1d84af82d1da17261Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyThe Alliance Alive is out on 3DS, but it won't be joined by Dragon Quest XI. Kat and Nadia talk about the spiritual successor to Legend of Legacy [5:00] before moving on to the news that Dragon Quest XI will be coming to Steam and PS4, but not the 3DS...3891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ni-no-kuni-2-s-insane-opening-zanki-zero-ultima-online-war-stories-03-26-2018--489271314b1c5b6d23b3b6430cd70aedcd91f6ebMon, 26 Mar 2018 15:53:54 +0000Kat BaileyKat returns from a busy week at GDC to talk Bard's Tale and Zanki Zero, as well as to share some of Ultima Online's craziest war stories. Then Nadia and Kat talk about Ni No Kuni 2's insane opening and the tonal whiplash that follows.4056falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-ni-no-kuni-2-review-03-19-2018--489271584babac333b6e540b4b4b6bfc7dbd535fMon, 19 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia settle down to review Ni No Kuni 2! [22:00] How does the combat hold up? Why does the overworld look like it was imported from the PS2? And will Evan Pettiwhisker be the first against the wall when the revolution comes? We have answers...3325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nintendo-direct-recap-radiant-historia-xenoblade-chronicles-2-03-09-2018--48927114c28565ce1dc80f73ba431dc0d6546f1fMon, 12 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia are joined by RPG enthusiast Anthony Agnello to recap Thursday's Nintendo Direct, including the news that South Park is coming to the Switch, and Dark Souls is getting an Amiibo (at last!). Then the trio talk about what makes Xenoblade...4171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tribute-to-demon-s-souls-the-chrono-trigger-port-disaster-03-02-2018--489271257b66d4dc167cc186b154364fe9c677c0Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat is joined by Demon's Souls experts David Craddock to pay tribute to Demon's Souls as its servers shutdown. Plus, Kat and Nadia rail against the sloppy PC port of Chrono Trigger, and wonder what's in store for Valkyrie Profile. And we finally get...4863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-rpg-endings-02-23-2018--48927100ba0d1146afbf557cc76a709f433cb043Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia dive into the best RPG endings and why they work [20:00], with the discussion touching on Final Fantasy X, Fallout, Planescape Torment, the Mass Effect games, Breath of Fire, Chrono Trigger, and Valkyrie Profile. Plus, Kat and Nadia...4677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingdom-come-deliverance-secret-of-mana-remake-02-18-2018--489271274de01942d7c40e3923a9b0648b1ffd1bMon, 19 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyNadia returns from her adventures in Japan to discuss why the Secret of Mana remake doesn't hold up to the original [15:00]. Meanwhile, Kat is playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance [27:00], and she has thoughts on both its attempts to be ultra-realistic...4639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-meaningful-decisions-in-rpgs-02-09-2018--489270591ae2337627128956249dcb1fac25bd86Sat, 10 Feb 2018 01:29:46 +0000Kat BaileyKat is joined by guest hosts Caty and Mike to discuss the difficult dance of making meaningful decisions in RPGs, breaking down the endings of Witcher 3, Mass Effect 3, Chrono Trigger, and more in the process. Plus: Kat shares her impressions of Ni No...5137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/panzer-dragoon-saga-s-20th-anniversary-with-the-ringer-s-ben-lindbergh-02-02-2018--48927159a4b23270874b624f2352df93d8a3b5bfSat, 03 Feb 2018 01:27:43 +0000Kat BaileyWe celebrate Panzer Dragoon Saga's 20th Anniversary with Ben Lindbergh, author of The Ringer's massive retrospective on Sega's lost classic [26:10]. We talk about the ways it broke new ground, its complex story, and the miracle of it making it to...5221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monster-hunter-world-review-cosmic-star-heroine-report-2-01-27-2018--489271649c4ccb2e13be17e90b523c1d81d67347Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:34:52 +0000Kat BaileyThe wandering adventurer Bob Mackey returns to the Blood God to discuss what may already be one of the biggest games of 2018: Monster Hunter World! 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Plus: Discussion of Dark Souls on the...4076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-ix-report-wrap-up-rpgs-we-played-over-winter-vacation--48927102ac352955f0acb32fd98c6dad17893f6bFri, 05 Jan 2018 23:10:20 +0000Kat BaileyWhat RPGs did Kat and Nadia play over the holidays? Not the ones you might have expected! The pair talk about revisiting Secret of Evermore, Witcher 3, and Darkest Dungeon before officially wrapping up the Final Fantasy IX Report.4446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2017-rpg-year-in-review-spectacular-12-21-2017--4892713433c383a0f7b9bb268daa7afc1a9a4e0cFri, 22 Dec 2017 01:42:35 +0000Kat BaileyWith Nadia out sick, Kat is instead joined by Mike to talk about the year in RPGs, argue about Horizon Zero Dawn, and pick the five essential RPGs of 2017. We've got a lot to cover, from Final Fantasy XIV's expansion to Persona 5 to Fire Emblem:...5752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xenoblade-chronicles-chapter-3-and-final-fantasy-ix-report-10-12-15-2017--4892713582acbe349fdff9560ca1f9ad245b9d5bFri, 15 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about the peculiarities of Xenoblade Chronicles 2's battle system, what do with common Blade cores, and more as Kat continues through Chapter 3 of the Switch's new RPG. Then Kat and Nadia discuss Final Fantasy IX's big final battle...3135falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breath-of-the-wild-dlc-kat-plays-xenoblade-chronicles-2-nier-automata-12-08-2017--48927101d6d9588473e477cebf5f90794530c2d7Sat, 09 Dec 2017 01:32:26 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia discuss Breath of the Wild's award-winning night at The Game Awards, the sudden arrival of Champions' Ballad DLC [15:50], and the Romancing Saga 2 announcement [09:05]. Then the pair of them delve into their backlogs as Kat tackles...4197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-xenoblade-chronicles-2-review-no-spoilers-secret-of-mana-report-3-12-01-2017--48927073a843e9e3e012c7d1e6ce1603a051c533Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:28:52 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia team up to talk about the week's biggest RPG news as the bid farewell to Demon's Souls, discuss Bungie's decision to throttle XP gain in Destiny 2, and Final Fantasy XV's ongoing run of DLC. Then they turn to the main topic: Xenoblade...5161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-re-thankful-for-in-the-world-of-rpgs-2017-11-22-2017--4892710355cb774fc46f8cf78a75105ce213130fFri, 24 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia celebrate Thanksgiving by talking about what they're grateful for in the RPG space this year (50:50), but not before discussing Sega's surprise Valkyria Chronicles 4 announcement (10:50), Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, Square...4669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pokemon-ultra-sun-ultra-moon-review-xenoblade-chronicles-2-impression-ffix-report-9-11-17-2017--48927107b0d56d2f63907cccb44417540dbf967aFri, 17 Nov 2017 21:17:58 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about a big week for RPG releases as Nadia shares her initial thoughts on the review version of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Kat explains why Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon should be the last of the updated third versions [29:30]. Then...4540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horizon-zero-dawn-dlc-review-nadia-s-dive-into-etrian-odyssey-v-ffix-report-8-11-10-2017--4892711629abfaa281e0af08e292ab82fe60ec59Sat, 11 Nov 2017 03:24:27 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about Horizon Zero Dawn's new DLC and the advantages of disadvantages of dropping a new adventure into the middle of a story (19:30); Nadia's adventures in Etrian Odyssey V (5:00), and Kat's horrifying revenge in Middle-earth:...4683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-xbox-s-checkered-rpg-history-final-fantasy-ix-report-7-11-03-2017--489271457ddf76202cd145dce158f0266c6080ddFri, 03 Nov 2017 22:29:46 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia get together to discuss the possibility to Yoko Taro directing a Final Fantasy game, recount the checkered history of RPGs on the Xbox (20:00), and dive into the big battle at Alexandria in the latest Final Fantasy IX Report (1:01:20)....5633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/witcher-3-s-influence-on-ac-origins-smt-v-announcement-ffix-report-6-secret-of-mana-report-2--48927078f28888c208d91e264bda0531d223e792Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:19:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia get together to discuss Kat's recent addition to Destiny 2; the Witcher 3's influence on 2017's biggest games, and the announcement of Shin Megami Tensei 5 before delving into Vivi's search for meaning, the introduction of Eiko, and...5096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/etrian-odyssey-5-south-park-review-secret-of-mana-remake-ffix-report-5-10-20-2017--489270828fceed8af992b3eb72276fed4e69a9f6Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:26:20 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a packed episode as Kat and Nadia dive into Etrian Odyssey 5, preview the Secret of Mana Remake, and review South Park. Then Kat and Nadia pick up the Final Fantasy IX Report as they discuss all the references to Final Fantasy IV, another...5210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loot-boxes-ys-viii-localization-controversy-the-secret-of-mana-report-final-fantasy-ix-report-4-10-13-2017--4892707238b4adb85f9f30f1901847543d9c673bFri, 13 Oct 2017 21:17:14 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about loot boxes and their relationship to RPGs and debate the need to redo Ys VIII's localization before moving into a brand new report: The Secret of Mana Report! Join Kat as she talks about her first experience with the combat,...4655falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/golf-story-mario-luigi-final-fantasy-ix-report-and-chris-kohler-10-06-2017--489271136f7715effdf19b07aea61c90e9b37522Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:54:10 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia discuss a couple of this week's biggest RPG releases—Dragon's Dogma and Mario & Luigi—as well as Golf Story, then jump into the third Final Fantasy IX Report [16:00]. How cool is that airship chase? What's up with Regent Cid? All that...4768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-report-2-and-snes-rpgs-from-hell--48927136http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show!]]>128f5e668e7eac3dc7b0c050573913dcFri, 29 Sep 2017 18:37:14 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia continue their quest through Final Fantasy IX with the second Final Fantasy IX Report (38:45), share their adventures in acquiring an SNES Classic, and pick the five worst SNES RPGs! Read more at http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter...http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show!]]>4403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-fantasy-ix-report-begins-09-22-2017--48927176http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show!    ]]>326af80fcca65db61674358703e3ab19Fri, 22 Sep 2017 20:35:14 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia talk about Final Fantasy XV on the Switch, Monster Hunter World, and Nier: Automata's sales success, then jump into the main topic: Our first Final Fantasy IX report! (13:23). Then Mike joins us to talk about why you should be playing...http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show!    ]]>3934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/project-octopath-traveler-looks-awesome-09-15-2017--48927117http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. 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That's what they explore in this week's episode of Axe of the Blood God! (18:00). Also, Nadia recounts her trip to Otakon, the pair praise Undertale (6:45), and...http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show.]]>3700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deep-dive-into-rpg-battle-systems-08-10-2017--48927156http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show.]]>559416aec02ec458f1b33b13e760af49Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyFriend of the podcast Steve Tramer returns to have an honest discussion about Persona 5's flaws and extol the virtues of NieR Automata (12:26). Then the pair dive into this episode's main topic: battle systems! (27:00) Kat and Steve discuss the...http://usgamer.net! 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Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show.  ]]>e70708844e7655dd480ff3b7d36d698fFri, 28 Jul 2017 08:21:05 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Nadia, and guest Caty McCarthy get together to discuss Final Fantasy XV's weird new multiplayer (2:00), rag on Miitopia (12:45), and review Pyre (26:14). That's all leading up to the main topic: The 10th anniversary of The World Ends With You!...http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show.  ]]>4782axe,blood,games,gaming,god,of,podcast,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-persona-4-golden-and-chrono-trigger-report-finales-07-20-2017--48927183http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet! Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. 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We may read your letter on the show.]]>e05a27964fbde5ab6b49d9e169888672Fri, 03 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat shares her experiences with the Switch and Horizon Zero Dawn, Nadia rants about the absence of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and the pair deliver their verdict on whether Kat should play Persona 3 Portable or Chrono Trigger while on the road. 0:00...http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet!  Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show.]]>3978falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-after-pokemon-bank-dragon-quest-viii-torment-tides-of-numenera-interview-01-27-2017--48927208http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet!  Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show. 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We may read your letter on the show.    ]]>21e6e004f9ea7d8fa5944c6407b4a5b6Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:35:54 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia goof on one another for their travails in Final Fantasy IV and Persona 4 Golden (and talk about curry) before settling down to look at the Switch's announced RPG lineup and its long-term prospects. After that, it's on to Fire Emblem as...http://usgamer.net! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @usgamernet!  Have comments or questions about the show? Email us at usgamer@usgamer.net. We may read your letter on the show.    ]]>4898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-learned-from-final-fantasy-vii-s-oral-history-01-13-2017--48927206e36c2efcc9be8fa5bf565b0c460e9f1eSat, 14 Jan 2017 01:39:05 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia welcome Polygon's Matt Leone discuss everything we learned from his mammoth oral history of Final Fantasy VII. Uematsu was jealous of Suikoden? Square almost killed off the entire cast? There are a lot of great revelations, and a ton of...4646falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-most-anticipated-rpgs-of-2017-01-06-2017--4892729879ccfe21f4855bb332382d7211dd5ddfFri, 06 Jan 2017 19:15:17 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia conduct another Persona 4 Golden Report, talk some Final Fantasy IV, then settle into a discussion of the most interesting RPGs of 2017. Persona 5! Mass Effect Andromeda! Horizon Zero Dawn! South Park! Torment: Tides of Numenera! It's...4894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2016-rpg-year-in-review-spectacular-12-22-2016--48927184dc9aa02160055a79ec0c73815d81900aFri, 23 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia get together to recap all of the most interesting RPGs before picking the Blood God's Chosen RPG of 2016. Pokemon! Final Fantasy XV! Fire Emblem Fates! Dragon Quest VII! Deus Ex! Witcher 3! 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And what music did they listen to while cruising around in...3763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pokemon-stars-the-vita-s-secret-strength-and-thanksgiving-memories-11-25-2016--4892714783dbe8a4bf5595616c380b581f9fa631Fri, 25 Nov 2016 23:12:02 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia recall their misspent youths playing RPGs over Thanksgiving, then delve into the Vita's secret strengths and rumors of Pokemon Stars for the Nintendo Switch, before finishing off with a discussion of which Pokemon is the best to start...3749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-pokemon-sun-and-moon-review-11-18-2016--48927165283b819051c8fda44aea8775c8e804bcSat, 19 Nov 2016 00:42:40 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia recount Conan O'Brien's Clueless Gamer segment on Final Fantasy XV and discuss the latest Persona 5 delay, then dive deep into Pokemon Sun and Moon. Is the story successful? How are the totem battles? Do we like the new monsters? And...4383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mass-effect-andromeda-tyranny-grandia-2-11-09-2016--489271688d1cdc8759ddbdfd7f1864743e5d52aaFri, 11 Nov 2016 09:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia put aside their post-election gallows humor to discuss the recent Mass Effect Andromeda info dump, the first hours of Tyranny, and what RPGs they would like to see from the villain's point of view. Plus, our Underrated RPG Pitches...4015falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skyrim-remastered-exist-archive-and-rpg-accessibility-11-04-2016--48927213de99152f801f9e04697e613942a08ca9Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:48:36 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and Kat have a lot to rant about as they take on Skyrim Special Edition, Exist Archive, and what accessibility means for the RPG genre. Does Skyrim hold up? Does Exist Archive deserve to called a spiritual successor to Valkyrie Profile? All of...4442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-xv-impressions-and-a-chat-with-wasteland-3-s-brian-fargo-10-28-2016--489271556b42b2d0b0491ff4ab6159e4a39abdfeFri, 28 Oct 2016 19:46:00 +0000Kat BaileyLegendary RPG designer Brian Fargo joins the pod to discuss Wasteland 3, his history with the series, the evolution of RPGs, and what it was like to make games back in the '80s. But first, Jeremy and Nadia go in-depth on Final Fantasy XV. Do the...4409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nintendo-switch-10-21-2016--489272121053b0782da69f79e011bdbb849687a5Fri, 21 Oct 2016 18:05:05 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia go in-depth on Nintendo's newest console. Is it the heir to the Japanese market? Can it go toe-to-toe with the Xbox One and PlayStation 4? And just how excited are we to play Skyrim on the road? All this and more as take a deep dive into...3289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pokemon-sun-moon-bravely-default-and-more-dragon-quest-builders-10-14-2016--489272158a2114ef44f4d5b56737b01add2a79faFri, 14 Oct 2016 17:35:12 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and Kat share some additional thoughts on Dragon Quest Builders, then Kat talks about her hands-on experience Pokemon Sun & Moon and how it's coming along. In the second segment, they puzzle over a potential teaser for Bravely Third before...3368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragon-quest-builders-stardew-valley-update-steamworld-heist-and-yo-kai-watch-2-10-06-2016--48927162583925012cad7f98edffb22df48373caFri, 07 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia make their first foray into Dragon Quest Builders, examine Darkest Dungeon's foray onto console, and heap (deserved) praise on Steamworld Heist. Then Bob drops by to share his thoughts on Yo-Kai Watch and the possibility of VR RPGs.3445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-persona-5-wasteland-3-and-sports-games-as-rpgs-09-30-2016--489271742fab6a1704e084b8c1a8126b266928a6Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:16:05 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia share some more thoughts on Persona 5's import version, discuss the Wasteland 3 announcement, and revisit the merits of Dragon Quest on mobile. Then, at 31:15, Bryan Wiedey of pastapadre.com joins the pod to talk about the advent of...4356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persona-5-and-smt-4-apocalypse-09-23-2016--489271986e993ce52f576c9253995eede165ff40Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:26:17 +0000Kat BaileyElliot Gay returns to share his thoughts on the first 40 (!) hours of Persona 5, then sticks around to offer his opinion on Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse and Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers. It's a Japanese import extravaganza!4071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-review-dragon-quest-vii-09-16-2016--48927217342f084b9d4d12dfa27a38fbab11008dFri, 16 Sep 2016 21:23:43 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia get together to discuss a remake that's been a long time coming in North America: Dragon Quest VII. What's the story like? Does it improve on the flawed PSX version? And how long does it take to get to an actual battle? All that and...3375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trails-of-cold-steel-2-valkyrie-profile-and-world-of-warcraft-legion-09-09-2016--489271487a7931bb06dd89d880f8b156909f6007Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:29:56 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia take a look at Trails of Cold Steel 2, then Kat takes an Underrated RPG pitch for her favorite RPG of all time: Valkyrie Profile. Afterward (38:38), Jaz and Mike drop by to discuss the pros and cons of the newly-released World of...4356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snes-in-perspective-final-fantasy-09-02-2016--48927218723ee5c98f75eace58ea3e06ae436184Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:54:50 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Nadia, and Bob continue their ongoing "SNES in Perspective" series with the big one: Final Fantasy. How did the SNES change Final Fantasy and vice versa? What was it about the 16-bit era that seemed to find Hironobu Sakaguchi and company at their...4383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divinity-original-sin-2-s-chris-avellone-swen-vincke-08-26-2016--48927211192aacce90bb22422d3da5dd5312c803Fri, 26 Aug 2016 07:49:44 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Bob get together to discuss the little known SNES RPG Robotrek, then Kat welcomes Chris Avellone and Swen Vincke to discuss Divinity: Original Sin 2 - the sequel to 2014's breakout hit RPG.3012falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-of-mana-final-fantasy-xv-and-another-rpg-pitch-08-19-2016--489272297bf4005debcf2f73b4ec8f62cd78d6ebFri, 19 Aug 2016 04:09:35 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia chat about some of the latest RPG news (and lament Ash's Pokemon League failures) before diving into the Super Nintendo's impact on the Seiken Densetsu series (20:15) and discussing another underrated RPG pitch (45:35).3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snes-rpgs-in-context-shadow-hearts-and-localization-hell-08-12-2016--4892723844e391aab2e3426177c55feb3afca66eFri, 12 Aug 2016 19:24:42 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Bob get together to pay their respects to Manabu Daishima, talk about Dragon Quest X on the NX and how it's still alive (02:50), true tales of localization hell (12:15), how the move to the SNES affected Dragon Quest (26:07), and more pitches...3677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-ys-to-witcher-3-to-golden-sun-and-more-08-04-2016--48927166b6586541816fe72b2d230f24f08b6d71Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:27:04 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia mark the final days before the next storm of games hit by discussing Ys: Oath in Felghana; Kat's difficulty in engaging with Witcher 3 (12:40); why Dragon Age Inquisition is underrated (25:25); the Pokemon Go controversy's impact on the...4082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-setsuna-with-kotaku-s-jason-schreier--48927225fe20de4221406bdff1bc66e71f9412fbFri, 29 Jul 2016 17:26:35 +0000Kat BaileyJRPG nerds unite as Kotaku's Jason Schreier joins Kat and Nadia for this week's episode of the podcast. The trio begin by discussing Trails of Cold Steel before moving on to reviewing I Am Setuna (19:30) - the new RPG by Square Enix's Tokyo RPG...3090falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fall-2016-rpg-preview-07-22-16--489272208e24cf69fc54ac9a4ad6f49ea1e69492Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:19:17 +0000Kat BaileyOn this week's Kat-less episode, Bob, Mike, and Nadia dive into the many RPG releases of the next few months while lamenting their lack of free time.3615falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pokemon-go-and-monster-hunter-generations-07-15-2016--48927247e8104714241556c5367ab01b953a3f7cFri, 15 Jul 2016 20:24:16 +0000Kat BaileyPokemon Go mania has gripped the Internet, but not Bob Mackey, who is this week's guest. 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Odin Sphere, Dark Souls, Fire Emblem Fates, and more!4277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grand-kingdom-tokyo-mirage-sessions-fe-06-24-2016--48927151ced97683c1456ef5ff8aad1c02907a7aFri, 24 Jun 2016 18:45:27 +0000Kat BaileyWith E3 2016 now behind them, Kat and Nadia talk about why RPGs struggle to demo well at big events before jumping into a discussion of Grand Kingdom - the new tactics RPG from NISA. Then, in the second segment, Mike joins the crew to extol the...3912fefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rpgs-of-e3-2016-06-16-2016--4892720051ba4ab9808eea3f8248cba12b65309eFri, 17 Jun 2016 04:36:14 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Jeremy, and Mike come together to discuss RPGs including Horizon: Zero Dawn, Persona 5, Dragon Quest Builds, and of course, Zelda in their post-E3 wrapup show. Lots and lots of RPGs to cover as the USG crew finishes up yet another E3!4013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-xii-hd-super-robot-wars-v-and-more-odin-sphere-06-10-2016--489272271cf42dc083d57105cffb9fe0c3988eedFri, 10 Jun 2016 17:19:46 +0000Kat BaileyAngels sound from on high as Square Enix finally announces the Final Fantasy XII HD Remake, and our fearless leader Jeremy Parish drops by to share his love for one of the franchise's most controversial games. Then Elliot Gay returns to discuss why...4961falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-push-to-revive-suikoden-odin-sphere-and-more-06-03-2016--48927250http://usgamer.net!]]>7e0a676e7865dfcbc291a1ce85717ae0Fri, 03 Jun 2016 20:45:13 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a packed episode this week as Kat and Nadia revisit Bravely Second and Dragon Quest Monster Joker 2, offer initial thoughts on Odin Sphere Leifthrasir (27:00), discuss the campaign to revive Suikoden (33:40), and examine how Valkyria Chronicles...http://usgamer.net!]]>3920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragon-quest-turns-30-05-27-2016--48927177e65ec112bb4c01382583032a08f34a30Sat, 28 May 2016 00:33:11 +0000Kat BaileyNadia, Bob, and Kat share all of their favorite things from 30 years of Dragon Quest while also getting input from the fans. Favorite monsters, favorite moments, and of course, our favorite games - it's a podcast of love and positivity for a...4371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mario-rpg-yo-kai-watch-2-and-oblivion-psp-05-20-2016--489272552731437e2f7adee168aae274ce519c85Fri, 20 May 2016 21:55:57 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Nadia, and Bob talk about the latest RPG news, including the announcement of Yo-Kai Watch 2 and the appearance of Oblivion PSP footage, then take a trip back to 1996 to revisit Mario RPG and Square Enix's subsequent break with Nintendo.3453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valkyria-chronicles-persona-5-news-lost-rpgs-05-06-2016--489272285c7b69284f680a38730f1686d05c3737Fri, 06 May 2016 16:23:30 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia revisit Valkyria Chronicles, which is getting remastered for the PlayStation 4, discuss the recent Persona 5 news, and talk about the lost RPG franchises that they miss the most. 3763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-and-worst-of-rpg-boss-fights-04-29-2016--48927222boss fight in the first place? Nadia and returning guest Steve
Tramer join Kat to dissect this crucial aspect of creating a good
roleplaying game.]]>0c1e523fde90df02e4e036c539fd1bd3Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:24:23 +0000Kat BaileyWhat are the best RPG boss fights? And what makes a good RPG boss fight in the first place? Nadia and returning guest Steve Tramer join Kat to dissect this crucial aspect of creating a good roleplaying game.boss fight in the first place? Nadia and returning guest Steve
Tramer join Kat to dissect this crucial aspect of creating a good
roleplaying game.]]>5332axe,bailey,blood,game,games,god,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bravely-second-04-22-2016--489272570b2cb8deb52281c87812255bfa9e6ef6Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:43:24 +0000Kat BaileyNadia joins Kat to discuss Bravely Second, the sequel to the surprise hit retro RPG. How does it stack up to its predecessor? What is it about retro RPGs that seems to inspire so much passion in its fans? And has the series finally managed to win Kat...3284axe,bailey,blood,games,god,kat,of,roleplaying,rpgs,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-souls-3-review-roundtable-04-15-2016--489271756fc0088e4f716c2d449ce47a585a7d89Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:26:51 +0000Kat BaileyKat returns to host a review roundtable with Dark Souls experts Bob Mackey and Phil Kollar of Polygon, with topics including the new combat abilities, questions about linearity, covenants, and whether the series is feeling a tiny bit of franchise...34223,axe,bailey,blood,dark,from,games,god,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,software,souls,the,usgamer,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-xv-is-real-04-01-2016--489272074b4c9d8deecbac7ede2352f13c82c427Fri, 01 Apr 2016 19:55:26 +0000Kat BaileyNadia joins Kat to discuss Final Fantasy XV's release date, the Brotherhood anime, and the Platinum Demo. Is this real life? Or is this just fantasy? We'll know soon enough. Kat and Nadia also take the time to catch up on the surprise Steam hit...3708axe,bailey,blood,game,god,kat,nadia,of,oxford,roleplaying,rpg,technology,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salt-sanctuary-and-an-interview-with-tyranny-director-brian-heins-03-25-2016--489272329e39ccd8567735661f9a1fd72315bba7Fri, 25 Mar 2016 18:09:56 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and guest John Learned join Kat to discuss Salt & Sanctuary from the point of a view of both a Dark Souls fan and a non-fan. Then director Brian Heins talks about the concept behind Obsidian's new RPG, the decision to reduce party size, and how...4675and,bailey,games,kat,obsidian,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,salt,sanctuary,tyranny,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-setsuna-tyranny-and-vr-03-18-2016--48927179685d8e76bbda03dbb1f3f23f0943e64bFri, 18 Mar 2016 17:13:58 +0000Kat BaileySteve Tramer returns for a special GDC episode in which he and Kat discuss Square Enix's I Am Setuna, the newly-revealed Tyranny, XCOM 2, and the pros and cons of VR as it relates to RPGs. Pokken Tournament makes an appearance as well!5180axe,bailey,blood,games,god,kat,of,roleplaying,rpgs,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-favorite-legend-of-zelda-03-11-2016--4892723152ed436fee2675afa990ae6416c85dbaFri, 11 Mar 2016 16:54:37 +0000Kat BaileyNadia and Bob join Kat to discuss our recent Legend of Zelda rankings and share their favorite games in the series. Plus, we delve once again into the Odin's Sphere remake, Pokken Tournament, and the news that another Pokemon mobile game is on the way.4069axe,bailey,blood,bob,games,god,kat,legend,mackey,nadia,of,oxford,podcast,pokemon,roleplaying,rpg,sphere,the,tournament,zeldafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obsidian-s-josh-sawyer-03-04-2016--48927216387c2404c82cfc06283c6c36b8cfd0a0Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:37:40 +0000Kat BaileyObsidian's Josh Sawyer joins Kat to reflect on Pillars of Eternity a year later, explain his approach to RPG design, discuss the development of the expansions, and talk about what's next for Obsidan.3722axe,bailey,blood,game,god,josh,kat,obsidan,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,sawyer,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pokemon-s-20th-anniversary-02-26-2016--489272596add8a76beee81f573c74b2c541d2737Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:30:43 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Nadia discuss how Pokemon got them into anime, recall the Pokemon Black and Lavender Town creepypastas, and share some of their favorite monsters on the 20th anniversary of Pokemon Red and Green's release in Japan.309720th,anniversary,axe,bailey,blood,game,games,god,kat,nadia,of,oxford,pokemon,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-emblem-fates-project-x-zone-2-02-19-2016--4892724632e715d282687cc014431f891c8f698bFri, 19 Feb 2016 19:24:34 +0000Kat BaileyMike and Kat discuss map design, crazy King Garon, and the difference between Birthright and Conquest in their in-depth review of Fire Emblem Fates. Afterward, Nadia explains to Kat why she ended up digging Project X Zone 2.5431axe,bailey,birthright,blood,conquest,emblem,fates,fire,games,god,kat,of,podcast,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breath-of-fire-and-final-fantasy-ix-02-12-2016--48927210520da751782329d0e32afbf165cd60daFri, 12 Feb 2016 19:01:58 +0000Kat BaileyCan an RPG succeed on mobile? Has Breath of Fire held up in the years since its 2016 heyday? Kat and Nadia ponder these questions and more as Breath of Fire 3 and Final Fantasy IX make their triumphant return. Plus: The mailbag returns!35033,axe,bailey,blood,breath,fantasy,final,fire,games,god,ix,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-a-good-rpg-story-02-05-2016--48927188cd5c0174ed00d03f2a0a81b0ed549a89Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:22:07 +0000Kat BaileyStiv Tramer returns to discuss the possibility of an official localization for Mother 3, then delves deep into the nature of narrative in RPGs. What are the different types of RPG stories? What are some of the tools that developers use to craft a good...5950axe,bailey,blood,game,god,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-explorers-mario-and-luigi-paper-jam-01-29-2016--4892721979e64585fd51d0f706d3823735dcc13bFri, 29 Jan 2016 20:08:22 +0000Kat BaileyGamesBeat's Jason Wilson joins Kat to discuss the merits of Square Enix's latest foray into the Monster Hunter genre, then Bob drops by to share this thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen.3514axe,blood,game,games,gaming,god,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-exploring-the-darkest-dungeon-with-tyler-sigman-01-22-2016--489272394228be79e96171064dbf6bb5cee8e8adFri, 22 Jan 2016 09:13:28 +0000Kat BaileyRed Hook Studios designer Tyler Sigman talks about how the art and design of Darkest Dungeon has come together over the past year, as well where his new RPG stands at release and where it's going. Read more at USgamer.4273axe,blood,darkest,dungeon,game,of,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-hot-in-japan-2016-01-15-2016--48927221243abda5a045b9f32eb5283f5e903297Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:24:20 +0000Kat BaileyElliot Gay returns to talk about the RPGs that are big in Japan, including SMT x Fire Emblem and Odin Sphere. We also cover what's coming out for the rest of the year, and go more in depth with Trails of Cold Steel.3472axe,bailey,blood,games,god,japan,jrpg,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/counting-down-the-most-interesting-rpgs-of-2016-01-08-2016--489272653331ae39adf56c0ba5b61d37abf25ab0Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:08:49 +0000Kat BaileyWhat are the most intriguing RPGs of 2016? Bob and Mike join Kat to discuss Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV, and all the rest of the most exciting RPGs of the new year.4550axe,bailey,blood,games,god,kat,of,roleplaying,rpgs,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-rpgs-of-2015-12-18-2015--48927267f4ea7370c3a511ed868c72d59c7c592fSat, 19 Dec 2015 00:48:49 +0000Kat BaileyWhat are the best RPGs of 2015? What were our main takeaways from this year in roleplaying games? Bob, Mike, Kat, and newcomer Nadia Oxford all share their thoughts on what has been a packed year for our favorite genre.46672015,bailey,games,in,kat,review,roleplaying,rpgs,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-vii-remake-ni-no-kuni-2-and-bloodborne-dlc-12-11-2015--489272348da0fb50a1cdc57891b97fee3dd18cc2Sat, 12 Dec 2015 01:21:45 +0000Kat BaileyThis past weekend brought with it a ton of RPG news, and Bob and Kat are here to review it alongside special guest John Learned. What does the gang think about Final Fantasy VII going episodic? Can Ni No Kuni 2 improve on the original? And what does...3629axe,bailey,blood,games,god,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xenoblade-chronicles-x-and-the-rest-of-the-series-12-04-2015--489272404e9da6dc6b343902c60afe443d8804efFri, 04 Dec 2015 21:10:56 +0000Kat BaileyPolygon's Phil Kollar is back to help Kat recount the journey from Xenogears to Xenoblade Chronicles X, then the two break down the latest from Tetsuya Takahashi and Monolith Soft. We also have another question of the week! Which RPG have we invested...3648axe,bailey,blood,game,games,god,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fallout-4-stella-glow-and-valkyria-azure-revolution-11-20-2015--48927254db56e2c1a5f1a0de3af0dba60df28bc5Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:37:48 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Bob are joined by Polygon's Phil Kollar to discuss Fallout 4's opening, the sometimes confusing mechanics, and the case of the missing Dogmeat. Then, Kat and Bob lament the death of the mid-range JRPG developers following the demise of...4341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragon-quest-vii-viii-arrive-at-last-trails-in-the-sky-sc-interview-11-17-2015--4892725823691822cb79449771f73d3e359c45cfTue, 17 Nov 2015 20:24:48 +0000Kat BaileyDragon Quest VII and VIII for Nintendo 3DS have finally been confirmed for North America! Jeremy and Kat have lots of thoughts on that and Nintendo's other news. Then, XSEED's Jessica Chavez joins us to share her adventures in localized Legend of...4424axe,bailey,blood,game,games,god,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bethesda-s-rpgs-how-rpgs-can-improve-and-another-giveaway-11-06-2015--48927260693ff912d2b08c1ac4891adcfbcaa711Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:38:46 +0000Kat BaileySteve Tramer returns to discuss the high points and low points of Bethesda RPGs over the years and the one way RPGs as a whole can improve. Plus: We're giving away a free copy of Fallout 4 on Xbox One! Listen to find out how to get your copy.3980axe,bailey,blood,games,god,kat,of,podcast,roleplaying,rpg,the,usgamer,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sword-coast-legends-divinity-and-a-mailbag-giveaway-winner-10-29-2015--489271613554b6b8077592c4b434afb6bffe8828Fri, 30 Oct 2015 06:51:54 +0000Kat BaileyJason Wilson joins Kat to discuss the new Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG Sword Coast Legends and the console port of Divinity: Original Sin. Plus: We announce the winner of our Dragon Quest Heroes Slime Collector's Edition!4245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-zestiria-and-dragon-quest-heroes-10-25-2015--48927193c8413728bf4be0f247038076c53f51ffMon, 26 Oct 2015 07:01:27 +0000Kat BaileyMike joins Kat to discuss his review of Tales of Zestiria, then Kat and Bob determine whether Dragon Quest Heroes does justice to one of the best RPG franchises ever. Bonus: A Yo-kai Watch discussion, plus details on an upcoming giveaway!3609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legend-of-legacy-final-fantasy-xii-and-rpg-localization-10-19-2015--48927173dcb5e21f7587625a2a7b111b5738bc1aMon, 19 Oct 2015 20:22:49 +0000Kat BaileyUSgamer contributor John Learned joins Kat to discuss what he learned about the localization of Final Fantasy XII in his recent interview, with some added discussion about Legend of Legacy and the new Witcher 3 expansion. 4453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disgaea-5-and-other-tactical-rpgs-10-09-2015--48927262366c0cc53cb71bace228b99950398291Fri, 09 Oct 2015 23:34:18 +0000Kat BaileyMike Williams joins Kat to discuss Disgaea 5, the difficult challenges facing NIS, and what he likes to see in a tactical RPG. 3767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/undertale-p4-dancing-all-night-and-a-belated-tgs-recap-10-02-2015--489271856e8b05a70e9173df81a4a4c4bffaef96Fri, 02 Oct 2015 04:50:00 +0000Kat BaileyKat and Bob delve into the most curious RPG since Earthbound in Undertale, then jump into Persona 4: Dancing All Night before taking a belated look at the RPGs that came out of TGS.3761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wrapping-up-destiny-the-taken-king-9-25-2015--48927266ac2235f01fde1b5564722fa68c1aa701Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:44:53 +0000Kat BaileyJaz joins Kat to talk about the evolution of Destiny, what the expansion fixes, and what can still be improved. Do the RPG elements work now, or is it still a confusing mess of random systems? Here are our final thoughts on The Taken King.3003falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lots-and-lots-of-rpgs-and-metal-gear-9-18-2015--489271979f0bc92966799778592b19070fa4419aFri, 18 Sep 2015 23:32:15 +0000Kat BaileySteve Tramer returns to talk Shadowrun Hong Kong and the delay of Persona 5, with Kat musing on Xenoblade Chronicles X and ranting about Destiny: The Taken King. Bonus: A random Metal Gear Solid 5 conversation!4337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secrets-of-diablo-ii-9-11-2015--48927203ff70cfb49c86ceeab5b77a0be2919883Fri, 11 Sep 2015 23:52:05 +0000Kat BaileyStay Awhile and Listen and Dungeon H@cks author David Craddock joins Kat to talk about the story behind Diablo II's tumultuous development, the earliest days of Roguelikes, and as always, what makes a game an RPG. 4487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-emblem-fates-08-22-2015--48927264e90a32c1ef1297999d4c230f63a99447Sun, 23 Aug 2015 01:53:29 +0000Kat BaileyElliot Gay returns to share his thoughts on Fire Emblem Fates and other recent Japanese RPGs. What's the difference between Birthright and Conquest? How does it compare to Awakening? You can find the answers here!3061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-rpgs-since-2000-8-14-2015--489272846fc6d7ab83d4bc1e5cde00df598e5d1eFri, 14 Aug 2015 19:39:09 +0000Kat BaileyWith USgamer's Best 15 Games Since 2000 list now complete, Kat convenes the crew to talk about the best RPGs on the list. Jaz and Mike drop by to reminisce about World of WarCraft, then Bob once again shares his undying love for Dark Souls. Plus:...480315,2000,axe,bailey,best,blood,games,god,kat,of,podcast,rpg,since,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turn-based-rpgs-in-modern-gaming-8-07-2015--489272146b250943807996071bd18e4b24d2a475Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:17:51 +0000Kat BaileyBob and Steve join Kat to discuss the evolution of turn-based RPGs, their appeal versus real-time combat, and the news that the Final Fantasy VII remake's gameplay is in for "dramatic changes." What does turn-based combat mean in the modern era? The...3778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragon-quest-xi-final-fantasy-explorers-and-odin-sphere-7-31-2015--48927224f1fa07d8e41450ce94abec16c351dc01Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:34:32 +0000Kat BaileyOn the heels of several interesting RPG announcements, Jeremy Parish checks in to share his thoughts on Dragon Quest XI, Final Fantasy Explorers, and the Odin Sphere remake. 3182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mailbag-rpg-soundtracks-victor-vran-and-more-7-23-2015--48927233ef7d293d6f1939af6597ebf466aeae5cFri, 24 Jul 2015 06:52:51 +0000Kat BaileyRowan Kaiser returns to talks about what he's playing lately and answer questions from the mailbag. What's our favorite RPG soundtrack? Do JRPGs have a future on console? We (mostly) answer these questions and more.3298bailey,hearthstone,kaiser,kat,podcast,rowan,rpg,usgamer,victor,vranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usgamer-x-8-4-play-7-17-2015--4892724562b9821c84d59365ddcc008237a5de94Fri, 17 Jul 2015 05:54:33 +0000Kat BaileyIt's a mega crossover event as Kat heads to Japan to join the 8-4 Play cast for an afternoon of Japanese RPGs, Fire Emblem: Awakening, and chuhai. 358084,axe,bailey,blood,god,kat,of,play,rpg,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-job-fiesta-vagrant-story-and-persona-5-7-06-2015--489272445da3927337165eb40bea552471932042Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:30:00 +0000Kat BaileySteve Tramer returns to explain why you should be running the Final Fantasy V Four Job Fiesta right now, why he doesn't like Vagrant Story, and why he's excited to play Persona 5.33585,fantasy,final,persona,podcast,rpg,steve,story,tramer,v,vagrantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kat-and-jeremy-react-to-the-final-fantasy-vii-remake-6-23-2015--4892726843a5f2d2eec8a396121ed97a44fd85f9Tue, 23 Jun 2015 19:32:36 +0000Kat BaileyThe Final Fantasy VII remake is actually happening! Kat and Jeremy share their reactions the day after it happens, then go on to discuss the surprise Nier remake.2352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earthbound-s-20th-anniversary-looking-ahead-to-e3-6-12-2015--48927235655096933494d22e7ebd198082458fedFri, 12 Jun 2015 06:26:42 +0000Kat BaileyOn the occasion of Earthbound's 20th anniversary, WayForward's Tomm Hulett shares his love for the Nintendo classic with Kat and Bob as the three offer trivia, analyze the battle system, and more. Then, to wrap up the show, Kat and Bob speculate on...37122015,dragon,e3,earthbound,hulett,quest,tomm,viifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xenoblade-chronicles-x-import-preview-massive-chalice-6-08-2015--48927271df9606ff4d2eee0c7394c29adbe0ec69Mon, 08 Jun 2015 18:29:44 +0000Kat BaileyOur old friend Richard from Japan pops in to talk about the first 70 hours of Xenoblade Chronicles X, then Double Fine's Brad Muir talks about the trials and tribulations of designing Massive Chalice.5267axe,bailey,blood,chalice,chronicles,double,fine,god,kat,massive,of,the,usgamer,x,xenobladefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deeper-dive-into-witcher-3-destiny-5-29-2015--489272480c0f92fc73bd8e1884b83cabd8824e90Fri, 29 May 2015 18:34:40 +0000Kat BaileyKotaku's Kirk Hamilton joins Kat to talk about his two favorite subjects - Destiny and The Witcher 3. The pair revisit Witcher 3's combat, talk about the game's depiction of sex, and discuss Destiny's odd appeal.3881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-witcher-3-5-22-2015--489272695e63f9f1486e03e5079a5dde1c9afcd7Fri, 22 May 2015 23:31:03 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Mike, and guest Jason Wilson break down The Witcher 3's expansive open world, quest design and combat. Does it stack up to the best RPGs on the market? The crew have differing opinions.38693,axe,bailey,blood,god,jason,kat,mike,of,podcast,rpg,the,usgamer,williams,wilson,witcherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canvassing-the-rpg-landscape-i-5-15-2015--48927237d78337be21b566291a856aafca392806Fri, 15 May 2015 22:05:17 +0000Kat BaileyJason Wilson returns to canvass the RPG landscape with Kat, covering a host of topics including fetch quests, Persona Q, and Xenoblade Chronicles, as well as the best RPGs so far this year. 3610bailey,darkest,dungeon,etrian,games,gamesbeat,jason,kat,odyssey,persona,q,rpg,the,usgamer,video,wilson,witchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diablo-and-marvel-heroes-with-david-brevik-5-8-2015--48927251a55453be098b729366524f7bb4625d55Fri, 08 May 2015 20:05:36 +0000Kat BaileyDavid Brevik joins Kat to talk about the evolution of Marvel Heroes, remember his days with Blizzard North, and share his updated feelings on Diablo III.3905bailey,brevik,david,diablo,heroes,kat,marvel,rpg,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bravely-second-and-what-else-is-hot-in-japan-4-24-2015--489272560fbd0e6db957ee7995fc1fbee1c6d6fdFri, 24 Apr 2015 15:52:46 +0000Kat BaileyJapan correspondent Elliott Gay joins Kat to share his initial thoughts on Bravely Second, Super Robot Wars Z3, and Yokai Watch vs. Pokemon as the pair discuss what's happening in the Japanese RPG scene.3364axe,blood,bravely,god,of,robot,rpg,second,super,the,usgamer,wars,watch,yokaifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-souls-ii-scholar-of-the-first-sin-and-path-of-exile-4-17-2015--48927272a0116f002afa5f5925d16be94ea045b1Fri, 17 Apr 2015 22:04:38 +0000Kat BaileyMike Williams joins Kat to share his perspective on Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin as a relative newcomer to the series, as well as his thoughts on Dragon Age and Netflix's Daredevil. Then, Jonathan Rogers joins Kat to discuss Path of Exile's...4424age,axe,bailey,blood,dragon,exile,games,god,kat,mike,of,path,rpg,the,usgamer,video,williamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gateway-guide-to-roguelikes-4-10-2015--489272705350512ed8f3cf963c183e3145efb04cFri, 10 Apr 2015 19:20:11 +0000Kat BaileyGuest Steve Tramer joins Kat and Jeremy to talk Roguelikes on the occasion of the release of Etrian Mystery Dungeon in the latest episode of our RPG podcast. What makes a good Roguelike? Why are Roguelikes suddenly so prevalent? And where should a...3366axe,bailey,blood,dungeon,etrian,god,jeremy,kat,mystery,of,parish,podcast,roguelike,rpg,steve,the,tramer,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pillars-of-eternity-4-02-15--4892724982a60390bb812d6a2842f9cd06236b38Fri, 03 Apr 2015 06:12:22 +0000Kat BaileyGamesBeat editor Jason Wilson and writer Rowan Kaiser join Kat to break down Obsidian's love letter to the Infinity Engine RPG. Does the style still hope up after all these years? Or is Pillars of Eternity's appeal less than eternal? 4406bailey,engine,eternity,games,gaming,infinity,jason,kaiser,kat,obsidian,of,pillars,podcast,roleplaying,rowan,rpg,usgamer,video,wilsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bloodborne-3-27-15--489271994b9dbfd1ba0b80b31d80ec215802fb32Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:30:51 +0000Kat BaileyPolygon's Phil Kollar joins Bob and Kat to discuss From Software's exciting new dungeon crawler, as well as the Souls series itself. Does Bloodborne live up to the Souls series' lofty reputation? Or has the novelty started to wear off?3384axe,bailey,blood,bloodborne,bob,crawler,dungeon,from,god,kat,kollar,mackey,of,phil,podcast,rpg,software,sony,the,usgamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-xv-demo-and-final-fantasy-type-0-hd-3-20-15--48927263ca8eadf673d14fdd1f80866039968f2dFri, 20 Mar 2015 04:50:50 +0000Kat BaileyNine years and a name change after its first announcement, Final Fantasy XV finally has a demo. Does it live up to expectations? Kat and Jeremy analyze Episode Duscae, then hop into another long-awaited Final Fantasy release - Final Fantasy Type-0 HD....3927axe,bailey,blood,enix,episode,fantasy,final,god,hd,jeremy,kat,of,parish,podcast,rpg,square,the,type0,usgamer,xvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-fantasy-vi-and-cosmic-star-heroine-3-13-15--489272749bdc014e7112f69185c665bbc31b2b38Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:40:15 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Bob, and Jeremy inaugurate the "Canon of the Blood God," where they decide whether to add Final Fantasy VI to the canon. Plus, Kat interviews Robert Boyd, creator of the upcoming retro-styled RPG Cosmic Star Heroine. Bonus: A quick mailbag!5637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chatting-with-richard-garriott-and-shadowrun-chronicles-jan-wagner-3-06-15--48927275 ]]>69fc1b2126d86cb501067b2319727d41Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:22:04 +0000Kat BaileyRichard Garriott offers an update on Shroud of the Avatar as well as some of his philosophy on game design in this special episode for GDC 2015. Plus, Cliffhanger's Jan Wagner speaks frankly on the challenges of developing Shadowrun Online (now... ]]>4447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-an-rpg-2-20-15--48927273045876047dc495b83f87ddc0f7649c72Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:11:27 +0000Kat BaileyKat, Bob, and Jeremy kick off the very first episode of USgamer's new RPG podcast with the age old question, "What exactly is an RPG?" You know, aside from a miserable pile of secrets? We explore the ingredients of a good RPG, the importance of a good...3297bailey,bob,game,games,jeremy,jrpg,kat,mackey,parish,roleplaying,rpg,usgamer,video,westernfalsefull