Leave Your Pinky At The Door – Yakuza Kiwami
The pub hopes to not start any fights talking about Yakuza Kiwami.
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast
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.
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Episodes
Becoming King of the Schoolyard – River City Ransom
The Trio of David, Jordan, and Paige fight their way through the mean streets of River City.
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Is The Nintendo DS An RPG Powerhouse?
The pub discusses whether the Nintendo DS remains as the greatest Nintendo platform for RPGs.
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Summer Six Pack Of RPGs
The pub has a discussion of a number of recently released games, some RPGs and some not so much.
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Tending the Summer Harvest – Story of Seasons And Stardew Valley
The patrons at the pub discuss the latest farming life sim to hit the Switch and how it compares to its peers.
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 67
An Out Of This World Indie JRPG – Cosmic Star Heroine
The pub discusses an indie JRPG that was influenced by a long list of some of our favourite games.
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 66
Chillin’ in the Colas – StarTropics
The Thirsty Mage and The Talk Nintendo Podcast get together again to play the unique original NES title, Star Tropics.
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 65
A Zemurian History Lesson – Trails Of Cold Steel III
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
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Xenoblade Chronicles – The Heropon We Need Right Now
With the release of Xenoblade Chronicles DE on Nintendo Switch, it only makes sense to go back to the series that began this podcast.
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Everything is Better Narrated: Bastion
Another new Mage patron from the commonwealth helps us solve SuperGiant Games first title: Bastion.
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Inventory Systems and Unique Items
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.
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Arguably the Greatest RPG of All-Time: Final Fantasy VI
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.
May 31, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Choose Your Starter RPG: Pokémon Blue/Red/Yellow
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.
May 24, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Worth A Buy? – Trials of Mana Remake
The patrons of The Thirsty Mage discuss whether it’s worth picking up the other Square Enix remake released in April: Trials of Mana
May 17, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Final Fantasy VII Remake – Part 2: Spoiler-cast
The folks at the pub experience a wide gambit of emotions discussing the story and ending of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
May 10, 2020•1 hr 49 min
Final Fantasy VII Remake – Part 1: Spoiler-Free
The pub keeps the spoiler-talk to an absolute minimum as they discuss the graphics and combat mechanics of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
May 03, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Mario Golf on the Game Boy Colour
The current pandemic situation may still have us stuck indoors but that doesn't mean we still can't play Golf.
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min
RPGs That Couldn’t Hold Our Attention
The Thirsty Mage has been able to keep the topics positive for two years, this episode though is reserved for the airing of grievances.
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 41 min
An Easter Holiday with Gargoyle’s Quest
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.
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Demos As Far As the Eye Can See
The pub just couldn't ignore the demos for two big Switch releases this year: Bravely Default 2 and Trails of Cold Steel 3.
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Bravely Default and Utilizing the 3DS Perfectly
Just in time for the new demo, the panel discusses the Bravely Default series and its strange naming convention.
Mar 29, 2020•2 hr 2 min
RPG Preview and Metacritic Predictions – 2020
We celebrate our milestone episode with a look at some of the biggest RPGs coming to consoles this 2020.
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min
One of the Best RPGs You’ve Never Played: Trails in the Sky
The sixth game in the Legend of Heroes series is a hidden gem that will delight all who discover it.
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Paper Mario and Slamming The Thousand Year Door on RPGs
The crossover podcast between The Thirsty Mage and The Talk Nintendo Podcast that explores Paper Mario: TTYD.
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Yakuza 0 and the Wonder of a Simulated Slice of Japan
David and Jordan dive into the the Yakuza series, starting with Yakuza 0.
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Who Has the Better Worlds to Explore: West Vs. East
David and Jordan debate which side of the planet develops the most interesting worlds to explore.
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Transistor and The Alchemists of Dusk
David and Jordan talk about Transistor, a wonderful action-RPG from SuperGiant Games and finish with an overview of the Atelier Trilogy on Switch.
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Possible Game of the Decade: Nier Automata
The pub discusses why Nier: Automata should be in the Game of Decade conversation.
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Battle Mechanics in Turn-Based RPGs
For those looking for a little variety in their turn-based RPGs.
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Retro Replay – Final Fantasy V
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.
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 47 min
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