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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Jun 23, 2015 · 39 min
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.
Jun 12, 2015 · 1 hr 2 min
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...
Jun 8, 2015 · 1 hr 28 min
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.
May 29, 2015 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
May 22, 2015 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
May 15, 2015 · 1 hr
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.
May 8, 2015 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
Apr 24, 2015 · 56 min
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.
Apr 17, 2015 · 1 hr 14 min
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...
Apr 10, 2015 · 56 min
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...
Apr 3, 2015 · 1 hr 14 min
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?
Mar 27, 2015 · 57 min
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?
Mar 20, 2015 · 1 hr 6 min
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....
Mar 13, 2015 · 1 hr 34 min
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!
Mar 6, 2015 · 1 hr 14 min
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...
Feb 20, 2015 · 55 min
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...

Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

Kat and Jeremy React to the Final Fantasy VII Remake: 6/23/2015

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

Xenoblade Chronicles X Import Preview & Massive Chalice: 6/08/2015

A Deeper Dive into Witcher 3 & Destiny: 5/29/2015

The Witcher 3: 5/22/2015

Canvassing the RPG Landscape I: 5/15/2015

Diablo and Marvel Heroes with David Brevik: 5/8/2015

Bravely Second and What Else is Hot in Japan: 4/24/2015

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin and Path of Exile: 4/17/2015

The Gateway Guide to Roguelikes: 4/10/2015

Pillars of Eternity: 4/02/15

Bloodborne: 3/27/15

Final Fantasy XV Demo and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD: 3/20/15

Final Fantasy VI and Cosmic Star Heroine: 3/13/15

Chatting with Richard Garriott and Shadowrun Chronicles' Jan Wagner: 3/06/15

What is an RPG?: 2/20/15