Earthbound's 20th Anniversary & Looking Ahead to E3: 6/12/2015

Mailbag! RPG Soundtracks, Victor Vran, and More: 7/23/2015: Rowan Kaiser returns to talks about what he's playing lately and answer questions from the mailbag. What's our favorite RPG soundtrack? Do JRPGs have a future on console? We (mostly) answer these questions and more. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

55 min listen

What is an RPG?: 2/20/15: Kat, Bob, and Jeremy kick off the very first episode of USgamer's new RPG podcast with the age old question, "What exactly is an RPG?" You know, aside from a miserable pile of secrets? We explore the ingredients of a good RPG, the importance of a good... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

55 min listen

Diablo and Marvel Heroes with David Brevik: 5/8/2015: David Brevik joins Kat to talk about the evolution of Marvel Heroes, remember his days with Blizzard North, and share his updated feelings on Diablo III. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

65 min listen

The Gateway Guide to Roguelikes: 4/10/2015: Guest Steve Tramer joins Kat and Jeremy to talk Roguelikes on the occasion of the release of Etrian Mystery Dungeon in the latest episode of our RPG podcast. What makes a good Roguelike? Why are Roguelikes suddenly so prevalent? And where should a... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

56 min listen

The Witcher 3: 5/22/2015: Kat, Mike, and guest Jason Wilson break down The Witcher 3's expansive open world, quest design and combat. Does it stack up to the best RPGs on the market? The crew have differing opinions. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

64 min listen

Final Fantasy XV Demo and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD: 3/20/15: Nine years and a name change after its first announcement, Final Fantasy XV finally has a demo. Does it live up to expectations? Kat and Jeremy analyze Episode Duscae, then hop into another long-awaited Final Fantasy release - Final Fantasy Type-0 HD.... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

65 min listen

Disgaea 5 and Other Tactical RPGs: 10/09/2015: Mike Williams joins Kat to discuss Disgaea 5, the difficult challenges facing NIS, and what he likes to see in a tactical RPG. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

63 min listen

Xenoblade Chronicles X Import Preview & Massive Chalice: 6/08/2015: Our old friend Richard from Japan pops in to talk about the first 70 hours of Xenoblade Chronicles X, then Double Fine's Brad Muir talks about the trials and tribulations of designing Massive Chalice. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

88 min listen

Pillars of Eternity: 4/02/15: GamesBeat editor Jason Wilson and writer Rowan Kaiser join Kat to break down Obsidian's love letter to the Infinity Engine RPG. Does the style still hope up after all these years? Or is Pillars of Eternity's appeal less than eternal? by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

73 min listen

A Deeper Dive into Witcher 3 & Destiny: 5/29/2015: Kotaku's Kirk Hamilton joins Kat to talk about his two favorite subjects - Destiny and The Witcher 3. The pair revisit Witcher 3's combat, talk about the game's depiction of sex, and discuss Destiny's odd appeal. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

65 min listen

Bravely Second and What Else is Hot in Japan: 4/24/2015: Japan correspondent Elliott Gay joins Kat to share his initial thoughts on Bravely Second, Super Robot Wars Z3, and Yokai Watch vs. Pokemon as the pair discuss what's happening in the Japanese RPG scene. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

56 min listen

The Best RPGs of 2016 (So Far) | 07/01/2016: Kat, Bob, and Nadia discuss Final Fantasy's latest turn on mobile and review the new Star Ocean (15:40) before moving on to discuss the best RPGs through the first half of 2016 (33:56). Odin Sphere, Dark Souls, Fire Emblem Fates, and more! by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

71 min listen

Canvassing the RPG Landscape I: 5/15/2015: Jason Wilson returns to canvass the RPG landscape with Kat, covering a host of topics including fetch quests, Persona Q, and Xenoblade Chronicles, as well as the best RPGs so far this year. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

60 min listen

Chatting with Richard Garriott and Shadowrun Chronicles' Jan Wagner: 3/06/15: Richard Garriott offers an update on Shroud of the Avatar as well as some of his philosophy on game design in this special episode for GDC 2015. Plus, Cliffhanger's Jan Wagner speaks frankly on the challenges of developing Shadowrun Online (now... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

74 min listen

Counting Down the Most Interesting RPGs of 2016: 01/08/2016: What are the most intriguing RPGs of 2016? Bob and Mike join Kat to discuss Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV, and all the rest of the most exciting RPGs of the new year. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

76 min listen

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin and Path of Exile: 4/17/2015: Mike Williams joins Kat to share his perspective on Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin as a relative newcomer to the series, as well as his thoughts on Dragon Age and Netflix's Daredevil. Then, Jonathan Rogers joins Kat to discuss Path of Exile's... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

74 min listen

Bloodborne: 3/27/15: Polygon's Phil Kollar joins Bob and Kat to discuss From Software's exciting new dungeon crawler, as well as the Souls series itself. Does Bloodborne live up to the Souls series' lofty reputation? Or has the novelty started to wear off? by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

56 min listen

Secrets of Diablo II: 9/11/2015: Stay Awhile and Listen and Dungeon H@cks author David Craddock joins Kat to talk about the story behind Diablo II's tumultuous development, the earliest days of Roguelikes, and as always, what makes a game an RPG. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

75 min listen

The Best RPGs Since 2000: 8/14/2015: With USgamer's Best 15 Games Since 2000 list now complete, Kat convenes the crew to talk about the best RPGs on the list. Jaz and Mike drop by to reminisce about World of WarCraft, then Bob once again shares his undying love for Dark Souls. Plus:... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

80 min listen

Four Job Fiesta, Vagrant Story, and Persona 5: 7/06/2015: Steve Tramer returns to explain why you should be running the Final Fantasy V Four Job Fiesta right now, why he doesn't like Vagrant Story, and why he's excited to play Persona 5. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

56 min listen

Tales of Zestiria and Dragon Quest Heroes: 10/25/2015: Mike joins Kat to discuss his review of Tales of Zestiria, then Kat and Bob determine whether Dragon Quest Heroes does justice to one of the best RPG franchises ever. Bonus: A Yo-kai Watch discussion, plus details on an upcoming giveaway! by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

60 min listen

Fallout 4, Stella Glow, and Valkyria: Azure Revolution: 11/20/2015: Kat and Bob are joined by Polygon's Phil Kollar to discuss Fallout 4's opening, the sometimes confusing mechanics, and the case of the missing Dogmeat. Then, Kat and Bob lament the death of the mid-range JRPG developers following the demise of... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

72 min listen

Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ni No Kuni 2, and Bloodborne DLC | 12/11/2015: This past weekend brought with it a ton of RPG news, and Bob and Kat are here to review it alongside special guest John Learned. What does the gang think about Final Fantasy VII going episodic? Can Ni No Kuni 2 improve on the original? And what does... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

60 min listen

Final Fantasy VI and Cosmic Star Heroine: 3/13/15: Kat, Bob, and Jeremy inaugurate the "Canon of the Blood God," where they decide whether to add Final Fantasy VI to the canon. Plus, Kat interviews Robert Boyd, creator of the upcoming retro-styled RPG Cosmic Star Heroine. Bonus: A quick mailbag! by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

94 min listen

Earthbound's 20th Anniversary & Looking Ahead to E3: 6/12/2015: On the occasion of Earthbound's 20th anniversary, WayForward's Tomm Hulett shares his love for the Nintendo classic with Kat and Bob as the three offer trivia, analyze the battle system, and more. Then, to wrap up the show, Kat and Bob speculate on... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

62 min listen

Turn-based RPGs in Modern Gaming: 8/07/2015: Bob and Steve join Kat to discuss the evolution of turn-based RPGs, their appeal versus real-time combat, and the news that the Final Fantasy VII remake's gameplay is in for "dramatic changes." What does turn-based combat mean in the modern era? The... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

63 min listen

Fire Emblem Fates: 08/22/2015: Elliot Gay returns to share his thoughts on Fire Emblem Fates and other recent Japanese RPGs. What's the difference between Birthright and Conquest? How does it compare to Awakening? You can find the answers here! by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

51 min listen

What Makes a Good RPG Story?: 02/05/2016: Stiv Tramer returns to discuss the possibility of an official localization for Mother 3, then delves deep into the nature of narrative in RPGs. What are the different types of RPG stories? What are some of the tools that developers use to craft a good... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

99 min listen

Dragon Quest XI, Final Fantasy Explorers, and Odin Sphere: 7/31/2015: On the heels of several interesting RPG announcements, Jeremy Parish checks in to share his thoughts on Dragon Quest XI, Final Fantasy Explorers, and the Odin Sphere remake. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

53 min listen

Wrapping Up Destiny: The Taken King: 9/25/2015: Jaz joins Kat to talk about the evolution of Destiny, what the expansion fixes, and what can still be improved. Do the RPG elements work now, or is it still a confusing mess of random systems? Here are our final thoughts on The Taken King. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

50 min listen

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