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
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Dec 12, 2015 · 1 hr 1 min
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...
Dec 4, 2015 · 1 hr 1 min
Xenoblade Chronicles X (And the Rest of the Series): 12/04/2015
Polygon's Phil Kollar is back to help Kat recount the journey from Xenogears to Xenoblade Chronicles X, then the two break down the latest from Tetsuya Takahashi and Monolith Soft. We also have another question of the week! Which RPG have we invested...
Nov 20, 2015 · 1 hr 13 min
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...
Nov 17, 2015 · 1 hr 14 min
Dragon Quest VII & VIII Arrive at Last & Trails in the Sky SC Interview: 11/17/2015
Dragon Quest VII and VIII for Nintendo 3DS have finally been confirmed for North America! Jeremy and Kat have lots of thoughts on that and Nintendo's other news. Then, XSEED's Jessica Chavez joins us to share her adventures in localized Legend of...
Nov 6, 2015 · 1 hr 7 min
Bethesda's RPGs, How RPGs Can Improve, and Another Giveaway: 11/06/2015
Steve Tramer returns to discuss the high points and low points of Bethesda RPGs over the years and the one way RPGs as a whole can improve. Plus: We're giving away a free copy of Fallout 4 on Xbox One! Listen to find out how to get your copy.
Oct 30, 2015 · 1 hr 11 min
Sword Coast Legends, Divinity, and a Mailbag Giveaway Winner: 10/29/2015
Jason Wilson joins Kat to discuss the new Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG Sword Coast Legends and the console port of Divinity: Original Sin. Plus: We announce the winner of our Dragon Quest Heroes Slime Collector's Edition!
Oct 26, 2015 · 1 hr
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!
Oct 19, 2015 · 1 hr 14 min
Legend of Legacy, Final Fantasy XII and RPG Localization: 10/19/2015
USgamer contributor John Learned joins Kat to discuss what he learned about the localization of Final Fantasy XII in his recent interview, with some added discussion about Legend of Legacy and the new Witcher 3 expansion.
Oct 9, 2015 · 1 hr 3 min
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.
Oct 2, 2015 · 1 hr 3 min
Undertale, P4: Dancing All Night, and a Belated TGS Recap: 10/02/2015
Kat and Bob delve into the most curious RPG since Earthbound in Undertale, then jump into Persona 4: Dancing All Night before taking a belated look at the RPGs that came out of TGS.
Sep 25, 2015 · 50 min
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.
Sep 18, 2015 · 1 hr 13 min
Lots and Lots of RPGs (and Metal Gear): 9/18/2015
Steve Tramer returns to talk Shadowrun Hong Kong and the delay of Persona 5, with Kat musing on Xenoblade Chronicles X and ranting about Destiny: The Taken King. Bonus: A random Metal Gear Solid 5 conversation!
Sep 11, 2015 · 1 hr 15 min
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.
Aug 23, 2015 · 51 min
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!
Aug 14, 2015 · 1 hr 20 min
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:...
Aug 8, 2015 · 1 hr 3 min
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...
Aug 1, 2015 · 53 min
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.
Jul 24, 2015 · 55 min
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.
Jul 17, 2015 · 1 hr
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.
Jul 6, 2015 · 56 min
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.

Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ni No Kuni 2, and Bloodborne DLC | 12/11/2015

Xenoblade Chronicles X (And the Rest of the Series): 12/04/2015

Fallout 4, Stella Glow, and Valkyria: Azure Revolution: 11/20/2015

Dragon Quest VII & VIII Arrive at Last & Trails in the Sky SC Interview: 11/17/2015

Bethesda's RPGs, How RPGs Can Improve, and Another Giveaway: 11/06/2015

Sword Coast Legends, Divinity, and a Mailbag Giveaway Winner: 10/29/2015

Tales of Zestiria and Dragon Quest Heroes: 10/25/2015

Legend of Legacy, Final Fantasy XII and RPG Localization: 10/19/2015

Disgaea 5 and Other Tactical RPGs: 10/09/2015

Undertale, P4: Dancing All Night, and a Belated TGS Recap: 10/02/2015

Wrapping Up Destiny: The Taken King: 9/25/2015

Lots and Lots of RPGs (and Metal Gear): 9/18/2015

Secrets of Diablo II: 9/11/2015

Fire Emblem Fates: 08/22/2015

The Best RPGs Since 2000: 8/14/2015

Turn-based RPGs in Modern Gaming: 8/07/2015

Dragon Quest XI, Final Fantasy Explorers, and Odin Sphere: 7/31/2015

Mailbag! RPG Soundtracks, Victor Vran, and More: 7/23/2015

USgamer x 8-4 Play: 7/17/2015

Four Job Fiesta, Vagrant Story, and Persona 5: 7/06/2015