Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
Axe of the Blood God
Nadia Oxford, Eric Van Allen, and Victor Hunter explore the best in the wonderful world of role-playing video games! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod
Episodes
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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
May 29, 2015 • 1h 5min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2015 • 1h 5min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2015 • 1h 1min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2015 • 1h 6min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2015 • 57min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2015 • 1h 14min
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 newly-announced expansion pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2015 • 57min
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 curious newcomer get started? The answers lie within! (Answers contingent on successful item check). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3, 2015 • 1h 14min
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
