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The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast

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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.
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Episodes

The “What If” Episode

Taking inspiration from the latest Marvel television show, the pub dives into their own “What If” video game scenarios. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen to it each week. Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage

Oct 10, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 130

Here To Voice Our RPG Impressions

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.

Oct 03, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 129

Whose In Your Party Anyway?

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. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen to it each week. Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage

Sep 26, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 128

How The Parry System Fills Us With Dread

The Thirsty Mage and the Talk Nintendo Podcast get together to revisit Metroid: Samus Returns on the Nintendo 3DS. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen to it each week. Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage

Sep 17, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 127

For Everyone Who Loves A Good Story - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen to it each week. Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage

Sep 12, 20211 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 126

Ending The Summer With Some Guilty Pleasures

The pub officially wraps up Summer with a discussion on a number of games being played purely for fun. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen in each week. Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage

Sep 05, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 125

Another Excuse To Talk About Final Fantasy

The gang never misses an opportunity to talk about Final Fantasy and a brand new remaster is certainly worth a long discussion.

Aug 29, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 124

The Power of Friendship - Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

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?

Aug 22, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 123

The Evolution of Game Guides

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.

Aug 15, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 122

The Godfather Part 2 of the Mass Effect Series

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.

Jul 18, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 118

Paradise Seems A Little Chaotic

The pub shares their impressions on the demo of Strangers of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins.

Jul 04, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 116

Quality of Life Improvements That Should Be Standardized

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. https://www.patreon.com/TheThirstyMage Discord: https://discord.gg/kwR9kxC

Jun 13, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 113

Having a Massive Effect on RPGs

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. https://www.patreon.com/TheThirstyMage Discord: https://discord.gg/kwR9kxC

Jun 06, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 112

The Thirsty Mage - Intermission

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. https://www.patreon.com/TheThirstyMage Discord: https://discord.gg/kwR9kxC

May 30, 202125 min

How To Get The Best RPG Recommendations

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.

May 23, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 111

The Best RPGs to Play With A Friend (or Two)

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.

May 16, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Paying Tribute to the Mothers of RPGs

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.

May 09, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 109

How The BBQ Pizza Saved Christmas

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.

May 02, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Modernization Of Text-Based Adventures - West Of Loathing

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. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen in each week. Support us on Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/thethirstymage Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage Interlude Music - West Loathing OST - Main Theme, The Quick and the Undead, These B...

Apr 25, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 107

How The Use Of Romance In Storytelling Has Evolved In RPGs

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. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen in each week. Support us on Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/thethirstymage Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage...

Apr 18, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 106

A Spoiler-Free Discussion About Trails Of Cold Steel IV

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. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen in each week. Support us on Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/thethirstymag e Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage...

Apr 11, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Sharing Our Favourite RPG Opening Minutes

You only get one chance at a first impression, and these RPGs did a hell of a job providing an incredible first experience. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen in each week. Support us on Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/thethirstymage Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage...

Apr 04, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Pillow Talk Regarding A Mario & Luigi 3DS Game

The gang from The Talk Nintendo Podcast joins the pub for a discussion about the best Mario & Luigi game on the 3DS. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen in each week. Support us on Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/thethirstymage Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage...

Mar 28, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 103

NPCs: The Unsung Heroes Of RPGs

This week the folks at the pub discuss a very important element of RPGs: The Non-Playable Character. Enjoy the podcast and wondering how you could support us? Tell a friend! – The best way for the show to grow is to get more people to listen in each week. Support us on Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/thethirstymage Join our Patreon – patreon.com/TheThirstyMage...

Mar 21, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 102
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