The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Thirsty Mage is the pub where friends meet to have a drink and talk about their favourite new and retro RPGs. Whether specific games or RPG related topics, the pub is always open for positive discussion.
Finally, after years of telling anyone would listen, the world is discovering just how wonderful Trails in the Sky truly is. The podcast shares their early impressions of the remake and their favourite parts so far.
Handheld gaming may be booming today, but many fans consider the true golden age to be the Nintendo DS and PSP era from 2004 to 2014. In this episode, David and Casey revisit the most underrated Nintendo DS RPGs and overlooked PSP RPGs from the early 2000s, sharing hidden gems and revealing which classic handheld RPGs are still sitting on their backlogs.
Join Casey, David, and Daniel for another RPG Club play through as they dive into one of the most spectacular games available on the Nintendo Switch 2 — Cyberpunk 2077. In this episode, we share our favorite moments, discuss standout gameplay experiences, and explore what makes this CD Projekt Red RPG such an unforgettable and must-play title.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of open-world role-playing games or curious about how Cyberpunk 2077 shines on the Switch 2, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
This week on the podcast, David and Casey discuss two of the most important Nintendo RPG franchises in Fire Emblem and Advance Wars. Was Nintendo right in choosing to focus on Fire Emblem or are we due for a new Advance Wars?
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For various reasons, many RPG franchises have gone dormant over the past decade. In this episode, we discuss the most popular franchises on life support, and which ones we think could potentially get a new release.
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David and Casey chat about taking on another backlog game and enjoying a remaster of a childhood staple in Suikoden 2 and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 & 4.
David and Casey talk about Suikoden and Fast Fusion, and what it’s like gaming on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Retroid Pocket 5.
Join us this week as we dive headfirst into the neon-drenched streets of Night City on a handheld! CD Projekt Red's sprawling RPG epic, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, has finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, and after exploring some of its gritty open world, we're ready to share our initial impressions.
How does Night City hold up on Nintendo's new hybrid console? Can the Switch 2 truly handle the demanding visuals and dense environments of Cyberpunk 2077, especially with the Phantom Liberty expansion bundled in? We'll break down the performance in both docked and handheld modes, and how far the game has come since its launch.
It’s another Thirsty Mage RPG Club game!
On The Thirsty Mage Discord, we played Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, and in this episode we discuss why it might just be the best Fire Emblem Game of All Time.
The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast reviews the old and the new: Fantasy Life i: The Girl That Steals Time & Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon.
The Thirsty Mage celebrates the beginning of Spring by talking about the Game Boy Advance classic, Mario Golf: Advance Tour.
The pub reviews the GameCube titles that have been announced for Switch 2, along with a deeper dive into Path of Radiance.
Our preview coverage continues, as Casey and David discuss games that they’d love to see on Switch 2 but haven’t been announced yet.
Is there any news besides the Nintendo Switch 2? Even our RPG podcast can’t escape of the discussion of the possibilities of Nintendo’s next console.
David and Paige travel back 22 years to enjoy the first Fire Emblem game to be localized in the West: The Blazing Blade.
Our first RPG Club game has come to an end, and we have a chat about our experience with the Dragon Quest III: 2DHD Remake and discuss why we hope this is the first of many from Square Enix.
The celebration continues, as David and Casey pick up the discussion in the PlayStation era in video games and chat about the greatest RPG moments in the early 3D era.
Join us as we raise a glass to 300 episodes of the Thirsty Mage RPG podcast! In this milestone episode, the nostalgia runs deep as we reminisce about the most unforgettable moments in RPGs from each generation of video games.From heart-pounding boss battles and hilarious player mishaps to tear-jerking character moments and ingenious problem-solving, we're sharing our favorite stories and celebrating the magic of role playing games. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a fresh-faced newbie, you'll love hearing about the epic quests, critical fails, and triumphant victories that have shaped our love for RPGs.
David and Casey reminisce about the good ole days of PC gaming in the mid to late 90s and 2000s
Paige explains the benefits of cosy RPGs to David, and shares her impressions on a pair in Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Infinity Nikki.
Our Top 25 RPGs from the Past 25 Years List is officially complete. After sharing the official ranking, we can compare it against some of our peers to see what games may have been unjustly cut, and where the general public may differ with our opinion.
The pub has our most spirited debate ever while trying to decide which 10 RPGs make up the rest of our Top 25 Games of the Past 25 Years List.
A Quarter Century of Quests: Reliving the Magic with Our Top 25 RPGs
Remember those late nights, long after we should have gone to bed, controller in hand, exploring fantastical worlds, forging lifelong relationships (even if they were just with pixels on a screen), and saving the world from destruction? That feeling, that immersion, that pure escapism – that's the magic of a great RPG. And for the past 25 years, we've been blessed with an incredible bounty of them.
Join us on the latest episode of The Thirsty Mage as we embark on a nostalgic journey through the very best that the world of role-playing games has offered. We're counting down our definitive Top 25 RPGs of the last 25 years, a celebration of the titles that defined a generation and shaped the landscape of interactive storytelling.
From sprawling open worlds to tightly-knit narratives, from turn-based tactical combat to action-packed real-time battles, we've explored every corner of the RPG genre to bring you this carefully curated list. This isn't just a list; it's a conversation. It's a chance to reminisce about the games that stole our hearts, the characters we grew to love (and sometimes hate), and the moments that are etched into our gaming memories.
Think back to the first time you cast Firaga, the thrill of leveling up, the agonizing choice between two equally powerful pieces of loot. These are the experiences that bind RPG fans together, a shared history of adventure and imagination. Our Top 25 RPGs list reflects that shared history, highlighting the games that pushed boundaries, innovated gameplay mechanics, and crafted stories that resonated with millions.
This episode isn't just about nostalgia, though. It's also about rediscovering classics. Perhaps you missed a few gems along the way, or maybe you're looking for a new (old) obsession. Our countdown is the perfect guide for anyone looking to delve into the rich history of RPGs. We discuss what made each game special, its impact on the genre, and why it deserves a spot on our prestigious list of the Top RPGs of the last 25 years.
Did your favorites make the cut? Prepare for some tough choices, passionate debates, and maybe even a few surprises. We've done our best to represent the diverse landscape of role-playing games, So, settle in, and join us as we celebrate a quarter century of incredible role-playing experiences. This is more than just a podcast episode; it's a time machine, a portal back to the worlds that shaped us. Tune in now to The Thirsty Mage and relive the magic of the Top 25 RPGs of the last 25 years.
(3:30) First 16 RPGs of the Top 25 Games of the past 25 Years
The Thirsty Mage community meets up for part 1 of a multi-part spoiler-cast of Dragon Quest III HD2D. This episode covers the beginning of the game and includes the first five hours leading up to the arrival in Asham.
David and Jordan discuss Ys: Memoire, the remaster of The Oath in Felghana, which also happens to be a remake of Ys III. Jordan also shares his impressions on playing DragonAge Origins via Xbox GamePass.
(:22) RPG Club Introduction
(8:23) Ys Memoire - The Oath in Felghana
(23:22) Octopath Traveler Update
(31:36) Dragon Age Origins
Our backlogs each have one less game after playing Octopath Traveler, Silent Hill 2, and Chrono Trigger.
(9:17) Reevaluating Octopath Traveler
(17:45) Silent Hill 2 Remake
(46:12) GamePass Rundown and Chrono Trigger
Paige shares the details of her recent trip to Japan. From the halls of the Nintendo Museum to the wilds of Dragon Quest Island, she provides the scoop on spending 10 days in the dreamland of video games.
(4:45) Exploring Osaka
(17:05) Nintendo Museum Impressions
(40:25) Universal Japan Studios
(59:30) Visiting Dragon Quest Island
The podcast ends 2024 with a quick look back on some of the recommended episodes from our almost 300 episode catalogue.
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The discussion at the pub this episode includes our biggest surprises, disappointments, and best Games of the Year for 2024.
Jordan shares his impressions on a pair of games with Dragon in the title: Dragon Quest III HD2D and Dragon Age: The Veilguard
In this episode, David and Casey discuss the new Pokemon mobile game and the upgraded Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.
Game, Games, and more Games. Jordan shares a spoiler-free review of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven and early impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. David shares his experience of playing Slay the Princess on Halloween.
David and Paige talk about their experience on the first third of Metaphor: Refantazio, from the opening until the party reaches Brilehaven.
David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of Ys X: Nordics and 8-Bit Adventures 2.
David and Casey share which games they feel would get a newcomer to RPGs hooked on the genre.
David and Paige share impressions of two of the biggest game released this year: Echoes of Wisdom and Metaphor Re:Fantazio.
On the cusp of a possible announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, Paige and David chat about what Nintendo has been up to lately.
We’re in the thick of review season, with Jordan and David sharing their experiences with the Castlevania Dominus Collection and Reynatis.
David shares his thoughts about the first little bit of Sword of Mana, and Jordan gives us the inside scoop of what he saw at PAX West.
We’re back with a spoiler-free review of the latest game to come from our favourite developer Square Enix, Visions of Mana.
Paige and Jordan talk about the Cat Quest games, Castaway, and muse about the Nintendo Online Service.
The pub has a discussion about the first few hours of Final Fantasy XV and what it’s like playing the long developed game in 2024.
David and Jordan review two highly anticipated indie RPGs: Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam and Cinder.
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With all of the improvements to the OS, and the addition of an OLED screen option, is Steam Deck currently the best device to play RPGs?
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The latest Legend of Heroes game is finally here! David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of Trails Through Daybreak.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
Everyone talks about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, but is it really the best Paper Mario game? Paige and David discuss the recently released remake and compare it to the original Nintendo 64 game.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
The thrilling conclusion to our ongoing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth series. David and Casey discuss the wild ending, and provide our final thoughts on what has been one of the greatest video game experiences ever created.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
The pub gets together to discuss the latest Nintendo Direct and share impressions of some of the demos made available during the Steam Next Fest.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
Paige provides a second opinion of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the podcast goes through their favourite announcements from the Summer Game Fest and more.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
During this recent absence of big budget RPGs, David and Jordan get to their backlogs and share their impressions on Fading Afternoon, 1000XResist and Skald. Jordan also share his experience of playing Pokémon with his sons.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
Only two episodes remain in our extensive coverage of perhaps the greatest video game ever made, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This episode, we head back to the Nibel region and discuss what was great about traveling back to Cloud and Tifa’s hometown, and share our favourite moments.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
With so many RPG releases, it’s impossible to play everything once it releases. Sometimes, it’s nice to go back to games we’ve either passed up or fell off of to see what we missed. This episode, we give Starfield and Legend of Legacy another try. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
It seems like everyday, a new indie game is released that’s “inspired by” a classic video game that found success in the past. Are these games good for the industry and are they worth playing? We use the new indie game, Athenian Rhapsody as a case study.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device.https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/
Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is winding down as David and Casey share their favourite moments and memories from the third to last region: Cosmo Canyon.
The pub continues their adventure through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, this time making our way through the jungle terrain of the Gongaga Region.
Jordan provides a spoiler-free review of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the pub discusses how spiritual successors of retro classics should be made in the modern era.
The Corel Region in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is one of the more pivotal areas, unfolding across the stretches of North and South, each with distinct encounters from the beach of Costa del Sol to the arid plains of the desert. This region, rich in quests and the lore of characters like Dyne, becomes a central stage in chapters 6 through 9, where adventurers amass World Intel and navigate through challenges in iconic locations like the Gold Saucer and face adversaries such as the Tonberry King.This podcast episode serves as a retrospective of the region, spanning from the moment the party steps onto the sandy shores until the heartbreaking last moments of a long lost friend.
This podcast episode ventures beyond just listing JRPGs, but also exploring how these game systems contributed uniquely to the evolution of the genre. From the pixel art of Square Enix classics to the groundbreaking narratives in games like Final Fantasy VII and Chrono Cross, we'll dissect what made each platform stand out.
The Command & Conquer (C&C) real-time strategy series, first developed by Westwood Studios, has been a genre-defining and commercially successful franchise ever since its introduction in the mid-nineties. Any kid from that era who grew up with a PC capable of playing games has likely played at least one title from the long running series.This podcast episode relives what it was like going through the installation, building an army, and talks about the strategies used way back when to help either the Global Defense Initiative or the Brotherhood of Nod to victory.
Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coverage continues, as the pub relives their adventures in the Junon region.For any hardcore Final Fantasy 7 fan, the name Junon conjures upon the visage of a colossal cannon and the unmistakable yet insidious shadow cast by the notorious power conglomerate, Shinra Electric Power Company. As role-playing enthusiasts immerse themselves in the grand narrative of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the Junon region emerges as a pivotal juncture in their quest, fraught with challenges to conquer, legends to uncover, and a panoramic sea view that both inspires and forebodes. In this podcast episode, we chart an odyssey through this storied region, unpacking its sagas and secrets that etch themselves into the heart of this mythical RPG world.
Get ready to immerse yourself once more in the legendary world of Gaia with "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth," the anticipated second installment in the "Final Fantasy VII Remake" project. The game promises to bring beloved characters and memorable stories to life with breathtaking visuals and a modernized combat system that blends real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.In this episode we take a deep dive into the first region of the front runner for game of the year: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Don’t worry, there will be NO spoilers beyond the Grasslands region.Support us at www.patreon.com/thethirstymage
Unicorn Overlord, a tactical RPG developed by Vanillaware and published by ATLUS, is captivating players on every console, including all three platforms of Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Series X|S. Vanillaware’s latest project offers a rich blend of over-world exploration, real-time combat, and customizable parties with up to 60 unique characters, promising an immersive experience for tactical RPG enthusiasts.
David and Jordan provide some spoiler-free impressions of the latest game from VanillaWare: Unicorn Overlord.
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Developed by Camelot Software and published by Nintendo, Golden Sun stands out as one of the most recognizable RPGs to grace the Game Boy Advance. With its recent addition to the Nintendo Online Service, the Golden Sun franchise is once again on the hearts and minds of Nintendo fans, but are the pair of games still holding up 20 years after their release?
David gives thanks to everyone who has helped The Thirsty Mage make it to 250 episodes and then shares his thoughts on Golden Sun.
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We have our first Game of the Year contender for 2024. David and Jordan discuss all their favourite things about Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Spoilers!
After a little Octopath Traveller 2 discussion, David and Casey discuss Pokemon Black and what you can play on a Mister FPGA.
The FromSoftware Boys once again found the time and patience to complete a playthrough of Dark Souls 2.
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has finally released, and David and Jordan share their experiences of the first four chapters.
David and Jordan once again go through the past, present and future of the RPG genre as they review 3 different games.
Jordan and David share their favourite RPGs currently available in Xbox GamePass and discuss if it’s finally worth owing a Series X.
After the holidays, the podcast is on a Game Boy Advance kick starting with perhaps the best game on the platform, The Minish Cap.
David and Paige take a look ahead to 2024 and preview all the amazing games with a release date and a few without.
The hottest new RPG this November was In Stars and Time, and David gets to have a in-depth conversation about the game with the developer, Adrienne.
In the final episode of the year, the pub takes a looks at some of the biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises of 2023.
David is joined by the Creative Director of Outerloop Games, Eka, to get more insight to the fantastic RPG, Thirsty Suitors.
David and Paige get into the weeds (spoiler-free) of Persona 5 Tactica with talk about the indie RPG, Small Saga.
One of the greatest years for video games ends on a strong note with a slew of incredible November releases, including: Super Mario RPG, Persona 5 Tactica, and Thirsty Suitors.
Jordan and Casey take a brief departure from RPGs to play the latest 2D Mario Adventure from Nintendo.
Our esteemed co-host Jordan Rudek has wrote a book about the timeless video games and how they affected his life. In the episode, we discuss how folks born from the 80s on have grown up with video games by their side throughout their lives.
As Jordan welcomes the second season of Diablo IV, David says goodbye to despair after having completed the first Danganronpa and much of the second.
Casey has recently rediscovered the joy of playing FromSoftware titles, and after a journey through the latest Armored Core game, he and Jordan jump back into the flagship adventure: Dark Souls.
No matter how far, Paige will manage to find the latest and greatest RPGs, and this episode she tells us about the most exciting games from PAX Australia.
With Thanksgiving (Canadian) causing scheduling problems, David is on his own as he shares his spoiler-free impressions of the first half of the Spike Chunsoft hit: Dangenronpa.
This week on the pod, Jordan shares his impressions on Infinity Strash: The Adventure of Dai and why he decided to start playing Nier Replicant. David and Casey share their thoughts on Kingdom Hearts and Dark Souls.
It's never too early to start planing for the holidays, so David and Paige go through all the recent RPG announcements as well as talk about the demos of Silent Hope and Star Ocean Second Story R.
Baldur's Gate is all the rage, and in this podcast episode we provide a bunch of stories that explain why this game is so good.
David and Jordan put a check mark on another game in their backlogs, this time with a 5 hour go at Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.
David and Paige talk about the first few hours of Sea of Stars and whether they're feeling the same vibes as the rest of the internet. Afterwards, they go through each other's Steam library to see if they remember the games they've played.
The pub takes a look at a whole heap of games, both released and upcoming, to determine if it’s worth adding them to our backlog.
For our third, 5 hour RPG, David and Jordan attempt to brave the many floors of Dungeon Encounters.
Not a traditional RPG, but Jordan and Paige couldn’t help discussing one of the logest awaited games in recent memory, Pikmin 4.
David and Paige discuss why Baldur’s Gate is the talk of town and share their favourite moments from Act 1.
After some hurt feelings and a broken television, the pub gets together after 5 hours to talk about the second game from Tokyo RPG Factory, Lost Sphear.
David and Casey discuss the grand spectacle that is Final Fantasy XVI. No spoilers past the first third of the game are discussed.
In an effort to get through our backlogs, the Pub has come up with a strategy of playing RPGs for five hours to determine if its worth playing further. First on the list: Dragon’s Dogma.
The folks at the pub are all playing something different this summer/winter, as Paige talks about Marie Atelier and David describes some early Final Fantasy XVI.
Japanese mystery games are all the rage these days, and the pub talks about a pair in Lost Judgment and RainCode.
After having played through the main story, Jordan and Casey share their experience playing Diablo IV.
2023 has already seen many huge RPG releases, but the year isn’t over yet. David and Jordan reveal their top E3 season announcements.
There may be a brand new Final Fantasy on PS5, but we’ll never forget the absolute masterpiece from the Super Nintendo era: Final Fantasy IV.
The pub is joined by Aidan Moher to discuss the demo of one of the biggest releases in 2023, Final Fantasy XVI
Yet another port of a classic RPG has launched and Jordan let’s us know if Atlus was able to figure out how to capture the Etrian Odyssey experience on Switch.
This week on the podcast, Paige and Casey share their early experiences playing the game most everyone is playing these days: Tears of the Kingdom.
As we continue our lead up to the Final Fantasy release, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the Pixel Remaster version of Final Fantasy III.
Yes, it’s another episode about the original Final Fantasy, though this time it’s the version currently available on Nintendo Switch. No spoilers!
Casey and David reach deep within their backlogs and pull out Townsmen VR and The World Ends With You.
With the release of Tears of the Kingdom almost upon us, Jordan and Paige reminisce on their playthrough of Breath of the Wild.
David and Paige share their experience with Atelier Ryza 3 and the surprise release of a visual novel from Square Enix, Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
After a long and enjoyable playthrough of Octopath Traveler II, David and Jordan are ready to talk about all the details of why this is an all-time RPG.
The pub shows off some patience by waiting for their turn to get into the Diablo IV Beta and live to share their tales.
This particular franchise has been the butt of jokes for years, but Jordan and David discuss how Octopath Traveler II just manages to do everything right (spolier-free).
David and Paige discuss the pros and cons of collecting video games and other paraphernalia.
We always seem to be 5 years away from VR really breaking out, but is PSVR2 another step forward or just another loop of mediocrity?
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The crew of The Thirsty Mage celebrates their 200th episode with a spoiler-free discussion of Persona 3 Portable.
David and Paige playthrough the demos for Sea of Stars and Octopath Traveler II and share their impressions.
Jordan and Paige take over the pub to talk about their experiences so far in Fire Emblem Engage.
The pub is full of stories about some random RPGs we just happen to be playing this month.
The whole gang makes it out to discuss what we gave each other in the 2022 Secret Santa.
David and Paige talk about another Square Enix game, this time it’s the remastered FFVII Prequel, Crisis Core Reunion.
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With the pub still closed for the holidays, David shares his experience with the first chapter of Divinity: Original Sin 2.
After listing games on the naughty list last week, the pub discusses the best games of 2022.
The pub talks about some games that give us a Christmas Sneer just thinking about them.
David and Jordan talk about Tactics Ogre, Crisis Core, and a host of other retro RPGs that are getting a new coat of paint.
The folks at the pub celebrate the completion of Persona 5 Royal by sharing their favourite holiday movies.
The pub takes a few minutes to discuss the latest Indie World, and then talks about 3 RPG options released this early November.
David and Casey play some of their favourite songs from some of their favourite OSTs in 2022.
Persona 5 Royal is now available on every console not named Stadia. Casey and David play multiple versions of the game and talk about playing it in 2022.
Paige and David discuss the latest Final Fantasy XVI before sharing their favourite voice actors in RPGs.
The pub talks about Deathloop, and a few wishes they’d love to see in RPGs regardless of Monkey’s Paw type consequences.
The pub talks about the history of JRPGs with Aidan Moher, author of the new books: Fight, Magic, Items
David and Jordan discuss all of the great Tactical RPGs from this year and the more that are to come.
The pub talks about a trio of new but familiar RPGs, and puts our memories to the test in a fun RPG game.
Maybe not the game you thought based on the title, but yes, David and Paige enjoy a Spoilercast about AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative.
Paige and David discuss the most interesting games announced at the Nintendo Direct while also pondering how Square Enix can could possibly have more titles up their sleeves.
Fresh off his trip to PAX west, Jordan shares his impressions of a number of games in development while David shares his first 24 hours with his new Steam Deck
David and Casey played Final Fantasy VI earlier this summer and have a conversation about its legacy.
The pub is full of friends this week itching to talk about their favourite healing mechanics in RPGs.
The pub didn’t get any visitors this week but David still decided to share his top five games of the year (so far).
Everyone is talking about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and the friends at the pub are no exception.
Jordan is joined by Ben Congalton of The Cross Players to wax poetic on the PS5 breakout hit: Returnal.
With so many incredible games about to release in the back half of 2022, we take on the difficult task of ranking each game in our 2022 Thirsty Mage hype list.
The pub shines a spotlight on some the less talked about games from maybe the biggest video game brand in the world.
Paige and Jordan share their initial thoughts of Live A Live and get into the nitty gritty of the latest Warriors title: Three Hopes
Nintendo finishes this years E3 season with a partner direct featuring plenty of titles for RPG fans to talk about.
The pub starts off with impressions from the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct and then finishes up by discussing what we’ve been playing while waiting for its release.
The pub takes a break from video games this week to have a spoiler filled discussion about Stranger Things.
The gang meets up at Tender to have a pint and a spoiler-free discussion about the action-RPG, Judgment.
David and Paige share impressions on the Sony State of Play and discuss the details we know so far about Final Fantasy XVI.
David and Jordan discuss the action-RPG add on game - Eiyuden Chronicles: Rising, after a short breakdown of the Nintendo Indie World presentation.
The pub is joined by Alex from Backlog Battle to share our favourite adventures from the FromSoftware masterpiece: Elden Ring.
The pub gets together to talk about Chrono Cross, the Radical Dreamers remake to see if it still stands up or if it’s aged beyond its time.
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Paige welcomes back Maggie Jones Lutey to the pub to break down Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream.
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The pub shares some games that they normally wouldn’t play but ended up really enjoying.
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With the announcement from Sony that a PlayStation competitor to Xbox GamePass is on the way, the pub has a discussion about what games they’d like to play and whether the service is redundant.
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Inspired by Stranger of Paradise, the pub shares some of the most bizarre RPGs they ever played.
The pub can’t stop talking (spoiler-free) about Elden Ring but do take a break to assess the enjoyment of Young Souls and Gran Turismo 7.
Hot on the heels of our January challenge, the pub has a discussion about Ring Fit Adventure and its effectiveness as both an RPG and as a form of exercise.
David and Jordan talk about a pair of indie games in Rise of Third Power and Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth and finish up with some Voice of Cards discussion.
Jordan and David talk about (spoiler-free) two of the hottest games right now: Elden Ring and Triangle Strategy.
The lads from the Talk Nintendo Podcast join us for our 150th episode celebration with a playthrough of the tough as nails classic: Super Castlevania IV.
The pub laments the impending death of the Wii U and 3DS eShops by sharing some RPG pickups worth getting and some titles that may disappear forever. Afterwards, Casey and David share some impressions of some new releases.
Every so often a Nintendo Direct comes around geared towards RPG Fans, so to celebrate this rare occasion David and Paige recorded an episode right away.
Half of the Podcast provides their impressions on the latest Pokémon game (No Spoilers) while the other half explain why they passed on it and what other games they kept their wallets shut for.
The pub shares their experiences with the games they received from this year’s secret santa RPG exchange.
The pub takes a look at the busy release schedule of 2022 and attempts to pick out the winners and losers.
Before starting off the new year, we reflect on the year that was by recalling some of the most memorable moments in RPGs from 2021.
A Non-Covid related illness derailed this week’s recording session so the pub is playing a previously Patreon exclusive podcast episode.
We’re starting off the year with a listen to the two best songs from each of the first five games of the Legend of Heroes franchise.
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The pub sneaks in one last episode in before the holidays to discuss Endwalker and to compare the different Shin Megami Tensei titles.
The Thirsty Mage has its first Secret Santa. What do four people who play as many RPGs as they have hours in the day get each other?
Arguably not much to spoil, but just to be safe the pub holds back on any story discussions in their breakdown of Shin Megami Tensei V
Alex from Backlog Battle joins us for a discussion on the breakout hit: Tales of Arise.
The pub stays up extra late this week as the entire episode is a series of Last Call topics.
This is what happens when Legend of Heroes fans find each other on social media. David is joined by Maggie Jones Lutey as they talk Trails shop and try to convince everyone to play with them.
The pub welcomes a new member to discuss Eastward, the beautiful pixel graphics RPG from Chucklefish. Warning for those sensitive to spoilers, some are mentioned.
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It’s halloween, and there’s no better way to celebrate this holiday than defeating Dracula in one of the greatest Metroidvania’s ever made: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
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An open world is only as good as its map, and this week we share some of the games we feel have the best designed layouts.
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It’s time for another game night, and this time David invented a brand new game to play. Afterwards, the pub discusses the OLED Switch and some bugs with the operating software.
Taking inspiration from the latest Marvel television show, the pub dives into their own “What If” video game scenarios.
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The pub gets together during the first days of Autumn (or Spring) to share impressions on the Voice of Cards demo and Nintendo Direct Announcements.
You never know when a cosmic entity will whisk you away to another dimension and force you to choose a team to fight through an adventure. The pub shares who they would pick if put in said scenario.
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The Thirsty Mage and the Talk Nintendo Podcast get together to revisit Metroid: Samus Returns on the Nintendo 3DS.
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The pub checks off another title from their backlog - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. The episode starts off spoiler-free but ends with a discussion about what was really going on with that story.
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The pub officially wraps up Summer with a discussion on a number of games being played purely for fun.
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The gang never misses an opportunity to talk about Final Fantasy and a brand new remaster is certainly worth a long discussion.
Nihon Falcom does it again, creating a wonderful experience with fantastic combat and a banging soundtrack. But does the experience hold up on all platforms?
The discussion at the pub this week is all about game guides. How they started, how we use them, and what the future has in store for them.
Alex from Backlog Battle joins us for a discussion about which games are best to play to get hooked on the JRPG genre.
The pub takes a break from talking about RPGs we’re covering by having a discussion about the RPGs we’re playing for fun.
I know you’re tired of hearing about Final Fantasy XIV, but just hear us out. Even if you have no intention of ever playing, you’ll still enjoy the discussion.
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This week, David and Jordan discuss the second title of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition and debate whether the OLED screen of the new Switch is good enough for now.
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The pub is elated to have superstar localization editor, Jessica Chavez join us for a discussion on the absolutely fantastic new Apple Arcade RPG from Hironobu Sakaguchi: Fantasian.
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The pub shares their impressions on the demo of Strangers of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins.
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In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda franchise, and the 250th episode of the Talk Nintendo podcast, two great podcasts got together to play Zelda 2: Adventure of Link
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The pub has a discussion about what makes Persona 4 Golden one of the greatest RPGs of all-time, and the different platforms you can play it on.
David and Casey share their favourite quality of life improvements that have been introduced in modern RPGs, and which of them should be standard in all games going forward.
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David and Jordan relive the glory days of Bioware and share their experience of playing the first Mass Effect on the latest generation of consoles.
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The Thirsty Mage takes an Intermission from the normal schedule to preview the changes coming to our official new season of episodes. The pub couldn’t help but also discuss the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Stream.
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Rebecca Rudranath from Nintendo Force Magazine joins the pub for a discussion on how the way we get RPG recommendations has evolved over the past 30 years.
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With the pandemic continuing into its second year, the folks at The Thirsty Mage discuss the best multiplayer games that you can play with friends.
The Thirsty Mage celebrates Mother’s Day by highlighting all the great Mom’s in RPGs and maybe even a few that you’d do well to avoid.
Christmas may be far off in the rear view mirror, but a great sale from one of our favourite indie developers has the pub talking about Cthulu Saves Christmas.
Instead of a discussion inside a pub, The Thirsty Mage has been transformed into a saloon for this episode devoted to one of our favourite indie RPGs: West of Loathing.
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- Main Theme, The Quick and the Undead, These Boots Were Made For Moseyin’
With the beginning of Spring, the folks at The Thirsty Mage have love on their minds and discuss how the storytelling of romance has evolved over the years in RPGs.
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The pub welcomes Scott White from the podcast, RPG University for a discussion on Trails of Cold Steel IV now that the port has arrived on Nintendo Switch.
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You only get one chance at a first impression, and these RPGs did a hell of a job providing an incredible first experience.
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The gang from The Talk Nintendo Podcast joins the pub for a discussion about the best Mario & Luigi game on the 3DS.
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This week the folks at the pub discuss a very important element of RPGs: The Non-Playable Character.
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The pub has a discussion about the different types of sequels in video games and how far the definition has been stretched in recent years using the example of Bravely Default 2.
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The pub celebrates the third anniversary and the 100th episode by announcing the final results of the RPG Battle Royale.
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The pub compares notes as they fill out their surveys together after having played the newly announced Square Enix title: Project Triangle Strategy
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A pair of Atelier fans from LadiesGamers.com join the pub to discuss the hit sensation, Atelier Ryza 2. Later, Jordan joins the Last Call conversation to determine what games move on to Round 4 of the RPG Battle.
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Must Play Classic or Simple Curiosity? The pub continues its year of discovery by playing the first game in a long franchise they’ve yet to experience.
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The pub discusses a trio of games that had the potential to be all-time classics but came up just short of greatness.
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The pub shares what’s so great about web-slinging through New York plus some of their favourite moments.
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The pub throws caution to the wind by playing through Cyberpunk 2077 on the PlayStation 5.
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The pub shares what gifts Santa left in their stockings, as well as the games they played over the holiday break.
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The pub reopens for the new year with a discussion about the final five matchups left in round one of The Thirsty Mage Battle Royale.
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With the pub closed for the holidays, we replay an early episode dedicated to the Final Fantasy franchise. After listening to this classic episode with all of its technical short comings and blemishes, it’s fun to see how far the pub has come in 2+ years.
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James Jones, host of Radio Free Nintendo joins the pub for our annual look back at the year it was, and then a look ahead to our hopes for 2021.
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The pub braves the fog to have a discussion about the beauty of Boletaria in our latest episode about a FromSoftware title: Demon’s Souls.
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The pub announces the winners of the first five matchups from last week and then discusses this week’s head to head matchups.
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After sharing details about some recently released games, the pub begins the first round of the 32 title competition to determine the best game ever made.
The pub share their initial impressions of the PlayStation 5 and previews an upcoming competition to determine the community’s favourite RPG.
The pub is feeling nostalgic, so they decided to tryout the first game developed by Tokyo RPG Factory: I Am Setsuna.
The pub reminisce upon their favourite final boss battles and debate the best job/class in RPGs.
The pub frantically tries to clear their backlogs leading up to the next generation of consoles.
The pub discusses the latest Nihon Falcom game to come to Switch, and not so quietly hope for more to come.
The Thirsty Mage and the Talk Nintendo Podcast meet at the pub to play another retro RPG in Crystalis from SNK.
David and Jordan discuss the differences between a Roguelike and Roguelite followed with a list of their favourites from the genre on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo may have discontinued the 3DS but its coverage on The Thirsty Mage will live on as the pub discusses its history and best titles.
The pub leaves the Super Nintendo hooked up for a discussion about another classic rpg: Earthbound
The pub welcomes a developer who made a game inspired by some of our favourite old school pixel RPG’s and JRPG’s
The pub takes a trip down memory lane and plays one of the top 3 RPGs on the Nintendo 64
As we wait for details on the next generation of consoles, the pub discusses what we hope and expect to see in the next 12 months.
The Trio of David, Jordan, and Paige fight their way through the mean streets of River City.
The pub discusses whether the Nintendo DS remains as the greatest Nintendo platform for RPGs.
The pub has a discussion of a number of recently released games, some RPGs and some not so much.
The patrons at the pub discuss the latest farming life sim to hit the Switch and how it compares to its peers.
The pub discusses an indie JRPG that was influenced by a long list of some of our favourite games.
The Thirsty Mage and The Talk Nintendo Podcast get together again to play the unique original NES title, Star Tropics.
The pub chats about the events leading up to the story in the first Legend of Heroes title to release on a Nintendo device: Trails of Cold Steel III
With the release of Xenoblade Chronicles DE on Nintendo Switch, it only makes sense to go back to the series that began this podcast.
Another new Mage patron from the commonwealth helps us solve SuperGiant Games first title: Bastion.
This week in the pub, a new patron joins a discussion about some of the different styles of inventory systems in RPGs and our favourite items from those series. Last Call wraps up the episode with a look at some titles who could have benefited from a different inventory strategy.
Our latest retro replay takes us to one of the greatest RPGs ever made, Final Fantasy VI. The retro crew discusses what makes this title ageless and we share our favourite moments.
The Thirsty Mage and the Talk Nintendo Podcast get together to play the original Pokémon for the Nintendo Game Boy. The crew discusses how it's the perfect game to get kids introduced to the RPG genre.
The patrons of The Thirsty Mage discuss whether it’s worth picking up the other Square Enix remake released in April: Trials of Mana
The folks at the pub experience a wide gambit of emotions discussing the story and ending of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
The pub keeps the spoiler-talk to an absolute minimum as they discuss the graphics and combat mechanics of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
The current pandemic situation may still have us stuck indoors but that doesn't mean we still can't play Golf.
The Thirsty Mage has been able to keep the topics positive for two years, this episode though is reserved for the airing of grievances.
The Thirsty Mage and the Talk Nintendo Podcast get together to play Gargoyle’s Quest, the wonderful Capcom Game Boy title from 1990. Find out whether it still holds up today and who thought it’s the best thing to come from the Ghosts and Goblins franchise.
The pub just couldn't ignore the demos for two big Switch releases this year: Bravely Default 2 and Trails of Cold Steel 3.
Just in time for the new demo, the panel discusses the Bravely Default series and its strange naming convention.
We celebrate our milestone episode with a look at some of the biggest RPGs coming to consoles this 2020.
The sixth game in the Legend of Heroes series is a hidden gem that will delight all who discover it.
The crossover podcast between The Thirsty Mage and The Talk Nintendo Podcast that explores Paper Mario: TTYD.
David and Jordan debate which side of the planet develops the most interesting worlds to explore.
David and Jordan talk about Transistor, a wonderful action-RPG from SuperGiant Games and finish with an overview of the Atelier Trilogy on Switch.
The retro team over at The Thirsty Mage travelled to our happy place: An RPG from the SNES era. And not just any RPG, a Final Fantasy title that many probably haven’t had the chance to play. The fellows at the pub finished Final Fantasy V for the first time and provide their insight into the often overlooked classic.
The pub takes a look back at the last 10 years in RPGs, and then ahead to what we hope the future will bring.
Whether you’ve already purchased one of Sword or Shield, or maybe you’re on the fence, or have no intention of buying, you’ll likely enjoy at least part of this spoiler free review of the first mainline Pokémon on a console.
It all started with Hironobu Sakaguchi, and we discuss what possibly is his last game that can be played on a console.
The pub reviews the long time coming port of Romancing SaGa 3 on the Nintendo Switch and an expert joins in to discuss the other works of Akitoshi Kawazu.
The folks at the pub discuss many of the RPGs from the past couple months you may have missed.
Sony may have discontinued the Vita but life found a way to keep the handheld device relevant.
We put our favorite 8-Bit RPGs up to modern scrutiny to determine if they are still fun today.
The pub discusses how The Witcher 3 runs on Switch and whether diplomacy is really the best policy.
October marks the release of a bunch of old CRPGs ported onto Switch, and the panel shares their opinion on whether they are worth playing. After that, they discuss some of their favourite CRPGs and debate on whether we'll ever see Final Fantasy XVI.
On the episode, we have a spoiler-free discussion about Dragon Quest XI on Switch and on the franchise at large.
Don't tell NWR management that The Thirsty Mage is again discussing a game that cannot be played on a Nintendo platform. We discuss the history of No Man's Sky and what the game looks like today.
It's been over a month since the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and it's been the topic of discussion at The Thirsty Mage ever since.
Apparently we are not done talking about Final Fantasy games yet. On this episode the pub has a discussion about the Final Fantasy XII port to Switch.
Not sure there has been a better location to drink some beer on a hot summer evening than the beautifully expansive world of Skyrim.
The SquareEnix press conference was so insane and full of RPG goodness we couldn't wait until Thursday to record.
This week at the Mage we go back to some pub games with a good old-fashioned Jeopardy competition.
This week at the pub a simple discussion about RPGs quickly turned into a game of Marry, One Night Stand (SFW), Kill.
The discussion at The Thirsty Mage this week is all about the debut of Final Fantasy VII on a Nintendo platform. David, Casey, Jordan, and Neal discuss the quality of the port and the reasons why it's still worth playing today.
The Thirsty Mage has its first ever concert in the pub. David, Casey, Jordan, and James all share our favourite songs and we try to cram in the 100 or so vocalists needed to play most of Mitsuda's songs.
The Thirsty Mage starts off its second year the same way we launched the pod, with a deep look into a Tetsuya Takahashi game.
It's time for the Final Fantasy era on Switch, beginning with the final game of the PlayStation trilogy.
We tried really hard to make an RPG themed episode of Jeopardy but things went south after David volunteered to create the questions.
We are back to another long and exciting breakdown of one of our all-time favourite RPGs.
On this week's podcast we discuss a couple of new Switch games as well as some old DLC.
It's the end of the year and feels like a great time to reflect on what we've seen in the past 20 months on Switch. After that we discuss what we can expect to see on Switch going forward.
Faithful modernization of an old classic or awkward fusion of classic Pokemon with Go that misses the mark for both fan base?
It's the premiere of season 2, and we are starting off with a huge episode on the Final Fantasy franchise.
For our second review episode, David Lloyd and Casey Gibson review two NIS America titles:
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and The Lost Child.
On this week's show, we have guests Casey Gibson and Neal Ronaghan on to discuss the many RPGs we've been reviewing for Nintendo World Report. After a rapid fire segment we focus on a handful of titles that are worth a look.
On this week's Know Your Developer, I sit down with the CEO and Game Director of Earthlock, Bendik Stang.
This week the classics gang takes on one of the greatest RPGs ever made: Chrono Trigger.
A brief history of the Elder Scrolls franchise, beginning from Arena and up to Oblivion.
Armed with Syrenne's 450 page book on the development of Persona 5, we get into the weeds of the Persona series.