Episodes

  • Axe of the Blood God 500: 10 Years of the Podcast, 10 Greatest RPGs

    Axe of the Blood God 500: 10 Years of the Podcast, 10 Greatest RPGs
    Mar 3 2025
    Wanna feel old? Well don't! You're only 10 years older than you were when Axe of the Blood God started and if you placed the entirety of your life so far in Carl Sagan's cosmic calendar you would exist as a mere blip in the final second of the final day. But there's never been a better blip to exist in than this one if you're really into RPGs! So join Kat, Nadia, Eric, and Victor as they discuss what they believe to be the finest RPGs the last 10 years had to offer. Whether you're a new listener or you've been with us since the beginning, thank you for your support. Here's to 10 more bloody years! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Pokemon Direct update! A very special appearance by Ben Starr New merch by Nina Matsumoto available now at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com Timestamps: 06:20 - Main Topic - Top 10 RPGs of the Past Ten Years 1:42:52 - Random Encounters 1:57:46 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Matoya's Cave (Airship Cruise Beats Version) - [Square Enix Airship Cruise Beats] *SPOILERS* THE FINAL LIST: 10- Octopath Traveler II 9- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 8- Persona 5 7- Fire Emblem: Three Houses 6- NieR: Automata 5- Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 4- Elden Ring 3- Undertale 2- Baldur's Gate II 1- Disco Elysium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Review, Final Fantasy x MtG, and More!

    Monster Hunter Wilds Review, Final Fantasy x MtG, and More!
    Feb 24 2025
    It's just another MonHun Monday! Bring your Cool Drinks to survive the Hot Takes in our review of Monster Hunter Wilds. Will this be the entry that makes MonHun skeptics take the leap? Kat, Nadia, and Eric discuss this Elder Dragon-sized game! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering Remembering 10 Years of Blood God Why are we not excited about new Avatar? NetEase layoffs Lunchboxes! Timestamps: 05:20 - Main Topic - Monster Hunter Wilds Review 40:52 - Random Encounters - 10 Years of Blood God 59:12 - The Tavern - Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering 1:17:52 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] The Village of Wind and Meadow - [Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Avowed Review, State of Play, and More w/ John Carson

    Avowed Review, State of Play, and More w/ John Carson
    Feb 17 2025
    Obsidian's new covert entry in the Pillars of Eternity world is out now; but is it just a Skyrim-like? I don't mind telling you upfront; no. But what IS it, I hear you screaming? Kat, Nadia, Eric, and special guest John Carson are here to tell you! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: The February Cornucopia of RPGs Pokemon TCG Pocket update! The State of Magic: The Gathering *hacker voice* I'm in Timestamps: 05:04 - Main Topic - Avowed 43:02 - Random Encounters 1:00:48 - Magic: The Gathering 1:12:46 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] South Town Guitarist ~ Summer - [Tokimeki Memorial 2] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review, Final Fantasy Live Letter, and More w/ Jason Fanelli and Leana Hafer

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review, Final Fantasy Live Letter, and More w/ Jason Fanelli and Leana Hafer
    Feb 10 2025
    The only thing orthodox about this episode of Axe of the Blood God is the allusions the Catholicism! Eric is joined by special guest Leana Hafer to talk RPG news and they're both joined by other special-guest Jason Fanelli and other other special guest Nadia Oxford to dig into one of the biggest RPGs of 2025 so far; Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Mechabellum Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter feat. Victor's Mini-Dropouts Civilization VII Eric's Final Fantasy XII update Video games are water Timestamps: 07:12 - Main Topic - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 56:26 - Random Encounters 1:23:08 - The Tavern 1:44:28 - Leana's Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Boktai DS] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Chaotic Bar - [Phantasy Star Online ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Shorter RPGs Without Sacrificing Story, Citizen Sleeper 2, and P3 Reload Final Thoughts

    Shorter RPGs Without Sacrificing Story, Citizen Sleeper 2, and P3 Reload Final Thoughts
    Feb 3 2025
    It is once again Letter Tiiiiiiime. Kat, Nadia, and Eric answer YOUR burning questions like: What are some big freaky guys? If you'd like a chance to have your letters read on a future episode join us over on the discord! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: The future of BioWare after layoffs How to handle spoilers and learn to appreciate the journey Final thoughts on Persona 3 Reload Getting very bad grades Timestamps: 04:22 - What Will Major Franchises Look Like When The Creators Are Gone? 12:48 - What Cybernetic Parts/Tattoos Do You Want? 19:36 - How Do You Pick A Game Back Up? 26:24 - Will We See A World With Shorter RPGs? 34:08 - Newsletter Wishlist 39:44 - Freaky Big Guys 44:28 - Should We Bring Back Fixed Camera Angles/Pre-rendered Backgrounds? 48:24 - What Folklore and Myth Would You Like To See Explored? 52:24 - Plans For More Audio Commentaries? 58:40 - Random Encounters 1:03:24 - The Tavern 1:20:16 - This Week In Gekkoukan 1:30:40 - Citizen Sleeper 2 1:27:44 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Boktai DS] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Here She Comes - [Xenosaga Episode II] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Are We In A Turn-Based Renaissance?

    Are We In A Turn-Based Renaissance?
    Jan 27 2025
    If it is then Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is looking like The Birth of Venus. Why did turn-based RPGs ever fall out of vogue? Did they ever? Kat, Nadia, and Eric discuss the mainstream resurgence of the turn-based RPG and wether we might be seeing even more on the horizon. All that and more on this menu-based episode of Axe of the Blood God! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Post-Mortem Dynasty Warriors: Origins Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana The Fast And The Furious is the Yakuza of movies Timestamps: 05:50 - Main Topic - Are We In A Turn-Based Renaissance? 46:20 - Random Encounters 49:24 - The Tavern 1:27:44 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Boktai DS] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Spumoni - Franca's Cafe - [Phantasy Star Online 2] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Switch 2 Reactions, Remembering David Lynch, and More w/ Jon Cartwright

    Switch 2 Reactions, Remembering David Lynch, and More w/ Jon Cartwright
    Jan 21 2025
    The Switch 2 is here! Well, it's THERE. Somewhere. But now we know that when it gets HERE it will look like that! And sometimes that's all you can ask for in this crazy world. Join Kat, Nadia, Eric, and Good Vibe's Gaming's Jon Cartwright as they discuss everything we know and everything we DON'T know about Nintendo's new console. Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Remembering David Lynch's monumental influence on gaming The dark side of Mario Paint Kat's Final Fantasy XIV Progress report! Timestamps: 04:16 - Main Topic - SWITCH 2 REVEALED 59:44 - Random Encounters 1:36:32 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Audrey's Dance - [Twin Peaks] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Why Is Everything An RPG? w/ Reb Valentine

    Why Is Everything An RPG? w/ Reb Valentine
    Jan 13 2025
    If everything is an RPG then nothing is an RPG. Nadia, Eric, and special guest Reb Valentine are here to discuss the RPG-ification of games over the past decade and change; what does it mean to adopt RPG-like mechanics? When are systems metaphor for player action and when are they a means to pad out a progression loop for commercial value? Are either of those things better than the other? All this philosophy and more, Horatio, on this episode of Axe of the Blood God! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod Also in this episode: Harvest Moon Memories Our holiday gaming sessions BIG GAMES COMING TO SWITCH 2 Nine Sols What's wrong with game awards categories Final Fantasy XII is a really good video game Snakes & Ladders Timestamps: 05:50 - Main Topic - Why Is Every Game An RPG Now? 1:03:32 - Random Encounters 1:08:04 - The Tavern 1:45:20 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Boktai DS] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Lilycove City - [Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 59 mins