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

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616 episodes
Updated July 27

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May 28, 2016 · 1 hr 13 min
Dragon Quest Turns 30! | 05/27/2016
Nadia, Bob, and Kat share all of their favorite things from 30 years of Dragon Quest while also getting input from the fans. Favorite monsters, favorite moments, and of course, our favorite games - it's a podcast of love and positivity for a...
May 20, 2016 · 58 min
Mario RPG, Yo-Kai Watch 2, and Oblivion PSP (!?) | 05/20/2016
Kat, Nadia, and Bob talk about the latest RPG news, including the announcement of Yo-Kai Watch 2 and the appearance of Oblivion PSP footage, then take a trip back to 1996 to revisit Mario RPG and Square Enix's subsequent break with Nintendo.
May 6, 2016 · 1 hr 3 min
Valkyria Chronicles, Persona 5 News, Lost RPGs | 05/06/2016
Kat and Nadia revisit Valkyria Chronicles, which is getting remastered for the PlayStation 4, discuss the recent Persona 5 news, and talk about the lost RPG franchises that they miss the most.
Apr 29, 2016 · 1 hr 29 min
The Best and Worst of RPG Boss Fights | 04/29/2016
What are the best RPG boss fights? And what makes a good RPG boss fight in the first place? Nadia and returning guest Steve Tramer join Kat to dissect this crucial aspect of creating a good roleplaying game.
Apr 22, 2016 · 55 min
Bravely Second | 04/22/2016
Nadia joins Kat to discuss Bravely Second, the sequel to the surprise hit retro RPG. How does it stack up to its predecessor? What is it about retro RPGs that seems to inspire so much passion in its fans? And has the series finally managed to win Kat...
Apr 15, 2016 · 57 min
Dark Souls 3 Review Roundtable | 04/15/2016
Kat returns to host a review roundtable with Dark Souls experts Bob Mackey and Phil Kollar of Polygon, with topics including the new combat abilities, questions about linearity, covenants, and whether the series is feeling a tiny bit of franchise...
Apr 1, 2016 · 1 hr 2 min
Final Fantasy XV is Real | 04/01/2016
Nadia joins Kat to discuss Final Fantasy XV's release date, the Brotherhood anime, and the Platinum Demo. Is this real life? Or is this just fantasy? We'll know soon enough. Kat and Nadia also take the time to catch up on the surprise Steam hit...
Mar 25, 2016 · 1 hr 18 min
Salt & Sanctuary and an Interview with Tyranny Director Brian Heins | 03/25/2016
Nadia and guest John Learned join Kat to discuss Salt & Sanctuary from the point of a view of both a Dark Souls fan and a non-fan. Then director Brian Heins talks about the concept behind Obsidian's new RPG, the decision to reduce party size, and...
Mar 18, 2016 · 1 hr 27 min
I Am Setsuna, Tyranny, and VR: 03/18/2016
Steve Tramer returns for a special GDC episode in which he and Kat discuss Square Enix's I Am Setuna, the newly-revealed Tyranny, XCOM 2, and the pros and cons of VR as it relates to RPGs. Pokken Tournament makes an appearance as well!
Mar 11, 2016 · 1 hr 8 min
Our Favorite Legend of Zelda | 03/11/2016
Nadia and Bob join Kat to discuss our recent Legend of Zelda rankings and share their favorite games in the series. Plus, we delve once again into the Odin's Sphere remake, Pokken Tournament, and the news that another Pokemon mobile game is on the way.
Mar 4, 2016 · 1 hr 2 min
Obsidian's Josh Sawyer | 03/04/2016
Obsidian's Josh Sawyer joins Kat to reflect on Pillars of Eternity a year later, explain his approach to RPG design, discuss the development of the expansions, and talk about what's next for Obsidan.
Feb 26, 2016 · 52 min
Pokemon's 20th Anniversary | 02/26/2016
Kat and Nadia discuss how Pokemon got them into anime, recall the Pokemon Black and Lavender Town creepypastas, and share some of their favorite monsters on the 20th anniversary of Pokemon Red and Green's release in Japan.
Feb 19, 2016 · 1 hr 31 min
Fire Emblem Fates & Project X Zone 2 | 02/19/2016
Mike and Kat discuss map design, crazy King Garon, and the difference between Birthright and Conquest in their in-depth review of Fire Emblem Fates. Afterward, Nadia explains to Kat why she ended up digging Project X Zone 2.
Feb 12, 2016 · 59 min
Breath of Fire and Final Fantasy IX | 02/12/2016
Can an RPG succeed on mobile? Has Breath of Fire held up in the years since its 2016 heyday? Kat and Nadia ponder these questions and more as Breath of Fire 3 and Final Fantasy IX make their triumphant return. Plus: The mailbag returns!
Feb 5, 2016 · 1 hr 39 min
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...
Jan 29, 2016 · 59 min
Final Fantasy Explorers & Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam: 01/29/2016
GamesBeat's Jason Wilson joins Kat to discuss the merits of Square Enix's latest foray into the Monster Hunter genre, then Bob drops by to share this thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen.
Jan 22, 2016 · 1 hr 11 min
Interview: Exploring the Darkest Dungeon With Tyler Sigman: 01/22/2016
Red Hook Studios designer Tyler Sigman talks about how the art and design of Darkest Dungeon has come together over the past year, as well where his new RPG stands at release and where it's going. Read more at .
Jan 15, 2016 · 58 min
What Hot in Japan 2016: 01/15/2016
Elliot Gay returns to talk about the RPGs that are big in Japan, including SMT x Fire Emblem and Odin Sphere. We also cover what's coming out for the rest of the year, and go more in depth with Trails of Cold Steel.
Jan 8, 2016 · 1 hr 16 min
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.
Dec 19, 2015 · 1 hr 18 min
The Best RPGs of 2015: 12/18/2015
What are the best RPGs of 2015? What were our main takeaways from this year in roleplaying games? Bob, Mike, Kat, and newcomer Nadia Oxford all share their thoughts on what has been a packed year for our favorite genre.

Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

Dragon Quest Turns 30! | 05/27/2016

Mario RPG, Yo-Kai Watch 2, and Oblivion PSP (!?) | 05/20/2016

Valkyria Chronicles, Persona 5 News, Lost RPGs | 05/06/2016

The Best and Worst of RPG Boss Fights | 04/29/2016

Bravely Second | 04/22/2016

Dark Souls 3 Review Roundtable | 04/15/2016

Final Fantasy XV is Real | 04/01/2016

Salt & Sanctuary and an Interview with Tyranny Director Brian Heins | 03/25/2016

I Am Setsuna, Tyranny, and VR: 03/18/2016

Our Favorite Legend of Zelda | 03/11/2016

Obsidian's Josh Sawyer | 03/04/2016

Pokemon's 20th Anniversary | 02/26/2016

Fire Emblem Fates & Project X Zone 2 | 02/19/2016

Breath of Fire and Final Fantasy IX | 02/12/2016

What Makes a Good RPG Story?: 02/05/2016

Final Fantasy Explorers & Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam: 01/29/2016

Interview: Exploring the Darkest Dungeon With Tyler Sigman: 01/22/2016

What Hot in Japan 2016: 01/15/2016

Counting Down the Most Interesting RPGs of 2016: 01/08/2016

The Best RPGs of 2015: 12/18/2015