What’s Nintendo Up To?
On the cusp of a possible announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, Paige and David chat about what Nintendo has been up to lately.
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 280
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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It’s Review Season
We’re in the thick of review season, with Jordan and David sharing their experiences with the Castlevania Dominus Collection and Reynatis.
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 279
Sword of Mana & PAX West Impressions
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.
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 278
Visions of Mana - Spoiler-Free Review
We’re back with a spoiler-free review of the latest game to come from our favourite developer Square Enix, Visions of Mana.
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 277
Cat Quests, Castaway, and NSO Musings
Paige and Jordan talk about the Cat Quest games, Castaway, and muse about the Nintendo Online Service.
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 276
Final Fantasy XV in 2024
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. Casey and David provide impressions on how the game runs on a Steam Deck and PlayStation 5, and make recommendations on the best platform to use.
Aug 11, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 275
Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
David and Jordan review two highly anticipated indie RPGs for both on Steam and the Nintendo Switch: Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam and Cinder.
Aug 04, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 274
Is Steam Deck the Best RPG Platform Now?
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? The pub has a discussion about the technical prowess of the OLED Steam Deck, and which RPGs are best suited to play on perhaps the best handheld to date.
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 273
Trails Through Daybreak: Spoiler-Free Review
The latest Legend of Heroes game is finally here! David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of first game in the brand new story arc of the Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak. This podcast discusses the evolution of the long running franchise, including whether this is the best Trails game for a newbie to start with.
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 272
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door vs. The OG
Everyone talks about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door being one of the best Nintendo RPGs ever made, but is it really even the best Paper Mario game? Paige and David discuss the recently released remake and compare it to the original Nintendo 64 game.
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 271
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Final Thoughts
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 r...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 270
Nintendo Direct and Steam Next Fest
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 ...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 269
Summer Game Fest and Second Opinions
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 sen...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 268
1000XResist and Fading Afternoon
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,...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 267
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Nibel Region Retrospective
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...
Jun 09, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 266
Circling Back to Some RPGs
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 we...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 265
Indie Carbon Copies: Are They Good?
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...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 264
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Cosmo Canyon
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.
May 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 263
Broken Roads and Slovakian Castles
Paige shares her review of two recently released indie RPGs: Broken Roads and Felvidek
May 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 262
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Gongaga Region
The pub continues their adventure through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, this time making our way through the jungle terrain of the Gongaga Region.
May 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 261
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
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.
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 260
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Corel Region
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. T...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 259
Which RPG Catalog is Superior - SNES or PS1?
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.
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 258
Command & Conquer
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 he...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 257
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Junon Region
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 chall...
Mar 31, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 256
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Grasslands Region
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...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 255
Unicorn Overlord - Initial Impressions
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 fro...
Mar 17, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 254
Accolades and Golden Sun
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. Help suppor...
Mar 10, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 253
Why Is It Called Infinite Wealth?
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!
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 252
Who Doesn’t Love Retro Games?
After a little Octopath Traveller 2 discussion, David and Casey discuss Pokemon Black and what you can play on a Mister FPGA.
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 251
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