Castlevania is another one of those series that has been around since the dawn of console gaming. Tales of Belmonts, whips, vampires, and crypts. The notoriety of its design grew so large that it even spawned its own sub-genre. Though the series has turned to dust, its image has been resurrected by many spiritual successors which carry on the incredible legacy. Drop in and give a listen on why the Castlevania series matters and how it has had such an impact on games today. And make sure to subsc...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
The Legend of Zelda series has had its fair share of styles, but none contain as much whimsy as The Minish Cap. MC was released in 2004 but has recently resurfaced on the Nintendo Switch Online. On this episode of Bonus XP, we go over why this entry in the Zelda pantheon deserves a lot more praise for its accomplishments. Get your Kin Stones ready and fuse with us as we discuss how this tiny tale is still a giant adventure.
Jul 31, 2023•27 min
How many times have you been galavanting about on a world map only to be jumped by 3 over-leveled dragons that make chopsticks out of your bones? Or have you been in a cave where every 10 steps you run into the exact same group of monsters you just fought? Encounters come in many shapes and sizes, but true game design only happens when they’re curated by game developers to give an appropriate challenge that tests a variety of skills. Jason, Casey, and Patrick weren’t ready to encounter this epis...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 11
You won’t need to use the boost to get through this episode of RPGaymer! Star Fox 64 is a certified banger. Nintendo’s first foray into 3D may have had its fair share of clunk, but you can’t deny that they nailed this one. It’s one of those pinnacle titles on the N64 that not only was super innovative for its time but also still holds up as an incredible game today. So make sure to barrel-roll your way into our discussion on what makes Star Fox 64 one of the best games ever made!
Jul 17, 2023•25 min
The Super Nintendo is easily the best system ever made, right? No? 😂 For many of us who grew up in the 90s, the SNES was the first system that let the world know that video games could transcend being purely medias of basic entertainment. Stories got better. Graphics got prettier. And, music tracks, well… they be bumping. It’s truly quite a feat to discuss all of the SNES’ accolades, so this time we decided to bring in the big guns to help us out. Youtube sensation DavidVinc has entered the cha...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 10
We all hate status effects, right? There’s nothing worse than being caught in the middle of a dungeon without any antidotes to cure your poison. They can single-handedly turn mild encounters into merciless romps. But would video games be interesting if we removed status effects completely? Do they serve a grander purpose in game design that we don’t actually realize? Gatherer rounds kiddos. It’s time to cure you of your confusion. Jason, Patrick, and returning fan favorite, special guest Kbash a...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
You can never have enough Legends of Zelda content, right? This time on Bonus XP, we're highlighting oldie and genre-defining goodie: Ocarina of Time!
Jun 22, 2023•25 min
Working in the gaming industry is a dream for so many people. You get to play games for a living, what's not to love, right? Hosts Casey, Jason, and special guest Brendan Hesse from The Crawl all have unique experience writing and creating video game content like reviews, social media posts, YouTube Videos, and more. With their powers combined, they bring the inside scoop on what it's like to work as a journalist in the gaming industry, how the job can feel tiresome and rewarding at the ...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We're continuing with the Dragon Quest train, but this time, we're going to dive a little deeper into arguably (but not really arguably) one of the best RPGs ever made. From the well-rounded cast of characters to the vibrant visuals, Dragon Quest XI should be a staple in every RPG lover's library. Heavy spoiler warning on today's episode! It would be impossible to talk about this incredible game without ruining some of the huge plot points! NEW: Get your Gaymer Gear! Etsy: https:...
Jun 07, 2023•25 min
Not many games are as addictive as Roguelikes. The hook. The loop. The death. Repeat. Roguelikes and Roguelites have been around for quite some time now and have broadened into as much of a subgenre as RPGs. They are equally as frustrating as they are enjoyable (looking at you Darkest Dungeon 👀). I’m still waiting on someone to make one mega Roguelike by combining all the genres. Can’t wait for Platformer Deckbuilder FPS Turn-based Metroidvania Golf Simulator to come out. But until it does, com...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 7
GC Vazquez & Cullen are back yet again to talk even more about Dragon Quest! This time we're taking a deep dive into the side games, like Monsters, Heroes, Swords, and Builders. Plus, we even spill some behind-the-scenes tea about Dragon Quest's former music composer.
May 23, 2023•32 min
Dragon Quest is the childhood bedtime story of video games. Each entry is filled with the utmost comfort and familiarity, packed with adorable characters and creatures. All of its stories are parables of hope when things feel hopeless. With over 40 games in its complete library, Dragon Quest is easily one of the best series ever made. It’s about time we took a deep dive into this epic series! In order to tackle this epic, we needed to join forces with the big guns: GC Vazquez and Cullen! Not onl...
May 15, 2023•2 hr•Season 3Ep. 6
In honor of the upcoming release of Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, we decided to give you a dose of one of our favorite entries with everyone’s favorite Hylian Hero. Released in ‘91, A Link To The Past may be among the oldest entries in the franchise, but don’t let its age fool you, she’s still a beaut. Grab yourself a fresh glass of LonLon milk and gather round as we share some great memories of this game and explain how this game still holds up by today’s standards.
May 08, 2023•28 min
The original PlayStation is likely the most loaded system in terms of RPGs. From titles like Legends of Dragoon, Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy 7, and so many more, this system was known for housing banger after banger. I’m honestly surprised it took us this long to talk about how the PS1 era was one of the most influential eras in all of gaming. But here we are, gushing about our childhood, our faves, and the endless hours of random encounters. And what better way to pay homage to these classics t...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Apparently, we can’t get enough of Final Fantasy 9 because here we are analyzing, not only one of the best Final Fantasy characters but one of the best RPG heroes of all time. Kicking off our very first Bonus XP character analysis, there’s no better character to talk about than everyone’s favorite Black Mage: Vivi. From his adorably whimsical design to his existential character arc, Vivi is easily of Final Fantasy’s most complex characters.
Apr 24, 2023•25 min
You know that feeling you get when you achieve something? Like, doing something over and over again until you see results? Isn’t that feeling great? Obviously by ‘achieving something’, I mean leveling up. And by ‘over and over again,’ you know I’m talking about that 400th slime you just slaughtered. Isn’t grinding for experience fun? 😅 There’s something about seeing stats go up that gives us that sweet endorphin rush. But are we just addicted to that drug we know as ‘The Grind?’ Would games sti...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 4
With the Mario movie finally upon us, we wanted to take a moment and pay homage to this titan of a series! Mario 64 was certainly not our first Mario game, nor is it the best of the series, but it is still iconic. Mario's first foray into 3D might be a little rough by today's standards, but the memories we have of playing this game are irreplaceable.
Apr 11, 2023•22 min
Bad games. We’ve all played them. From the clunkiest platformers to the junkiest battle systems, bad games always find their way into innocent gamers' hands. There are so many ways to determine if a game is bad. Do you look at reviewer scores? Do you stop playing it once it is no longer fun? Are some of the mechanics too ‘out there’ that they break the experience? Gather round kiddos as we break down what goes into a bad gaming experience, where we draw the line on how far we’ll play, and na...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Yesterday, we were blessed with a 10-minute trailer for the upcoming Legends of Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom. Today, you’re being blessed as Patrick and Jason are doing their due diligence and recorded a Hype or Ripe episode discussing all of the exciting goodies that appear in this trailer and all of the potential flops. This trailer not only offered is a glimpse of new areas for Link to explore but also a bunch of new mechanics that are drastically going to impact gameplay. All I can say i...
Mar 29, 2023•28 min
Hold on to your job hats folks because we’re in for a heck of a ride! First and foremost, we are pleased to announce our very first guest of the season, part-time hero, full-time YouTube sensation, KBash! Every video game content creator has that special someone who laid the groundwork in inspiring them to take the plunge into blazing their own video game review trail. KBash is one incredible guy and we will always be grateful, not only for his luscious locks or his hilarious game reviews but fo...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Grab your D20 and your character sheet because we're playing Bunkers & Bad*sses! On this week's episode of Bonus XP, Patrick is joined by his husband Scott (awwwww!) as they recap and review their recent playthrough of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands on PS5. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands released in early 2022 with a rough start that made it difficult to play. Now a year later, is it actually worth playing this popular Borderlands spin-off? What do you think? Have you played Tiny Tina's Wonderlands?...
Mar 14, 2023•29 min
Villains. Some are misguided souls gone dark and malicious. Some are evil deities that succeed in destroying the world. And some are Bowser. Love them or hate them, we wouldn’t have games without them. Welcome back to another season of RPGaymer! We’re kicking off Season 3 with a full discussion on our beloved foes. Their motivations, their looks, the unnecessarily huge swords. Everything is on the table for our chat on these big bad mommas and poppas. Oh, and did we mention that we’re casting yo...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Grab your nostalgia goggles and clear out some blocks on your memory card because this week, Jason, Patrick, and Casey are throwing it all the way back to Final Fantasy IX on the PS1. *victory fist pump* It's no secret how Final Fantasy is one of our favorite series of all time, and we could talk about it all day (like Season 1 Episode 5). Join the boys on this week's Bonus XP as they talk about one of their favorite games in the Final Fantasy series.
Feb 20, 2023•23 min
Bethesda's Fallout 76 may have crashed and burned when it first released, but that was so 2018! Patrick and Jason just finished a playthrough of this online multiplayer action game (maybe you were following along on Twitch ), and they have something to say about it. Join Patrick, Jason, and Claptrap for this week's episode of Bonus XP where they break down the good, the bad, and the glitchy of Fallout 76.
Feb 06, 2023•25 min
As we gear up for RPGaymer Season 3, we decided to look back at all the games we played during 2022. Yup, all of them. Join Patrick, Casey, and Jason as they rewind all the games they played, what they loved, what they liked, and what they couldn't even finish.
Jan 25, 2023•27 min
Dust off your podcast apps because a brand new Bonus XP with Patrick and Casey is here! Casey finally played a game that he had never played before! Is the original Resident Evil 3 better than the remake? Does it get enough credit? Typically, we save Bonus XP episodes for our Patreon (link below *wink*), but we gotta keep you entertained before RPGaymer Season 3 premieres very soon! Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer ...
Jan 09, 2023•23 min
Pick your starter and head for the tall grass, but be careful because it's time for the RPGaymer Nuzlocke episode! Join Patrick, Casey, Jason, and Pokémaster Adam, as they reminisce over their recent nuzlockes, discuss the strict & specific rules of nuzlockes, and honor the Pokémon they lost along the way. Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @ heyrpgaymer YouTube: RPGaymer Twitch: @heyrpgaymer Etsy: Shop RPGaymer OUR NEW PATREON!...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Grab your backpack and your Pokédex, because we're heading to Paldea! Join Patrick and special guest, Pokémaster Adam , for a FREE special episode of BONUS XP, the Patreon-exclusive podcast by RPGaymer. The boys break down the new Nintendo Direct preview for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and talk about the open world environment, treasure hunting, terastalizing(sp?), the new starters & legendaries, the new professors, and Pokémon as......vehicles???? Buckle up (your Pokémon?) and check out this...
Aug 04, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome to the season two finale of RPGaymer! It’s time to discuss Post-Game Content and New Game+ Sometimes beating a game opens up a lot of options that further your gaming experience. Some games add additional quests, super bosses, and true path endings in order to squeeze out as much enjoyment as possible. (Pokémon Silver always comes to mind as having one of the best Post-Game Content experiences.) Other games add unlockables such as new story modes, new characters, and extra challenges to ...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Have you ever wondered what happened to those cherished RPGs from your childhood that aren’t around anymore? Did Breath of Fire end because Dragon’s Quarter was too different? Did the Suikoden series peter out because the developers didn’t differentiate the formula enough? Any why didn’t stellar games likes Skies of Arcadia get a sequel?! What ultimately sent these series six feet under? Put on your Sunday Best as Patrick, Casey, and Jason play paulbearers taking these long-lost games to the RPG...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
