Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
Axe of the Blood God
Kat Bailey, Nadia Oxford, and Eric Van Allen explore Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and all the best in the wonderful world of role-playing video games! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod
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Aug 23, 2015 • 52min
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2015 • 1h 21min
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: Honorable mentions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 8, 2015 • 1h 4min
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 crew is here to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1, 2015 • 54min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2015 • 56min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2015 • 1h
USgamer x 8-4 Play: 7/17/2015
It's a mega crossover event as Kat heads to Japan to join the 8-4 Play cast for an afternoon of Japanese RPGs, Fire Emblem: Awakening, and chuhai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2015 • 57min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2015 • 40min
Kat and Jeremy React to the Final Fantasy VII Remake: 6/23/2015
The Final Fantasy VII remake is actually happening! Kat and Jeremy share their reactions the day after it happens, then go on to discuss the surprise Nier remake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2015 • 1h 3min
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 the RPGs that will dominate E3, including whether or not Dragon Quest VII will finally get localized for the Nintendo 3DS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 8, 2015 • 1h 29min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
