The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast

By The Thirsty Mage

The Thirsty Mage is the pub where friends meet to have a drink and talk about their favourite new and retro RPGs. Whether specific games or RPG related topics, the pub is always open for positive discussion.

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How Far Can The Definition Of A Sequel Be Stretched?

The Thirsty Mage RPG PodcastMar 14, 2021

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01:11:24

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Grasslands

Get ready to immerse yourself once more in the legendary world of Gaia with "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth," the anticipated second installment in the "Final Fantasy VII Remake" project. The game promises to bring beloved characters and memorable stories to life with breathtaking visuals and a modernized combat system that blends real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the first region of the front runner for game of the year: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Don’t worry, there will be NO spoilers beyond the Grasslands region.

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Mar 24, 202401:07:01

Unicorn Overlord - Initial Impressions

Unicorn Overlord, a tactical RPG developed by Vanillaware and published by ATLUS, is captivating players on every console, including all three platforms of Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Series X|S. Vanillaware’s latest project offers a rich blend of over-world exploration, real-time combat, and customizable parties with up to 60 unique characters, promising an immersive experience for tactical RPG enthusiasts.

David and Jordan provide some spoiler-free impressions of the latest game from VanillaWare: Unicorn Overlord.

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Mar 17, 202457:17

Accolades and Golden Sun

Developed by Camelot Software and published by Nintendo, Golden Sun stands out as one of the most recognizable RPGs to grace the Game Boy Advance. With its recent addition to the Nintendo Online Service, the Golden Sun franchise is once again on the hearts and minds of Nintendo fans, but are the pair of games still holding up 20 years after their release?

David gives thanks to everyone who has helped The Thirsty Mage make it to 250 episodes and then shares his thoughts on Golden Sun.

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Mar 10, 202436:28

Why Is It Called Infinite Wealth?

We have our first Game of the Year contender for 2024. David and Jordan discuss all their favourite things about Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Spoilers!

Mar 03, 202401:04:50

Who Doesn’t Love Retro Games?

After a little Octopath Traveller 2 discussion, David and Casey discuss Pokemon Black and what you can play on a Mister FPGA.

Feb 25, 202401:01:35

Dark Souls 2

The FromSoftware Boys once again found the time and patience to complete a playthrough of Dark Souls 2.

Feb 18, 202401:08:14

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Early Impressions

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has finally released, and David and Jordan share their experiences of the first four chapters.

Feb 11, 202458:55

Indies with Potential and an NES Classic

David and Jordan once again go through the past, present and future of the RPG genre as they review 3 different games.

Feb 04, 202401:00:59

Is Xbox Finally An RPG Powerhouse?

Jordan and David share their favourite RPGs currently available in Xbox GamePass and discuss if it’s finally worth owing a Series X.

Jan 28, 202401:03:45

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

After the holidays, the podcast is on a Game Boy Advance kick starting with perhaps the best game on the platform, The Minish Cap.

Jan 21, 202401:00:21

2024 is Gonna be Crazy

David and Paige take a look ahead to 2024 and preview all the amazing games with a release date and a few without.

Jan 14, 202401:10:31

In Stars and Time

The hottest new RPG this November was In Stars and Time, and David gets to have a in-depth conversation about the game with the developer, Adrienne.

Jan 07, 202401:00:33

A Look Back on a Great Year

In the final episode of the year, the pub takes a looks at some of the biggest disappointments and pleasant surprises of 2023.

Dec 31, 202301:03:32

The Top 10 Video Games of 2023

The crew has a discussion about the top 10 video games that released in 2023.

Dec 24, 202301:07:55

Thirsty Suitors - Xbox GamePass Gems

David is joined by the Creative Director of Outerloop Games, Eka, to get more insight to the fantastic RPG, Thirsty Suitors.

Dec 17, 202349:50

Persona 5 Tactica and Small Saga

David and Paige get into the weeds (spoiler-free) of Persona 5 Tactica with talk about the indie RPG, Small Saga.

Dec 10, 202301:07:43

A November to Remember- Super Mario RPG Impressions

One of the greatest years for video games ends on a strong note with a slew of incredible November releases, including: Super Mario RPG, Persona 5 Tactica, and Thirsty Suitors.

Dec 03, 202351:38

Super Mario Wonder

Jordan and Casey take a brief departure from RPGs to play the latest 2D Mario Adventure from Nintendo.

Nov 26, 202349:29

Charting Our Childhoods Through Video Games

Our esteemed co-host Jordan Rudek has wrote a book about the timeless video games and how they affected his life. In the episode, we discuss how folks born from the 80s on have grown up with video games by their side throughout their lives.

Nov 19, 202357:39

Goodbye Despair, Hello Diablo IV Season 2

As Jordan welcomes the second season of Diablo IV, David says goodbye to despair after having completed the first Danganronpa and much of the second.

Nov 12, 202356:50

A Deep Dive Back Into Dark Souls

Casey has recently rediscovered the joy of playing FromSoftware titles, and after a journey through the latest Armored Core game, he and Jordan jump back into the flagship adventure: Dark Souls.

Nov 05, 202301:05:05

Greetings from PAX Australia

No matter how far, Paige will manage to find the latest and greatest RPGs, and this episode she tells us about the most exciting games from PAX Australia.

Oct 29, 202301:05:16

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Backlog Reduction

With Thanksgiving (Canadian) causing scheduling problems, David is on his own as he shares his spoiler-free impressions of the first half of the Spike Chunsoft hit: Dangenronpa.

Oct 22, 202327:27

Infinity Strash or Infinite Trash?

This week on the pod, Jordan shares his impressions on Infinity Strash: The Adventure of Dai and why he decided to start playing Nier Replicant. David and Casey share their thoughts on Kingdom Hearts and Dark Souls.

Oct 15, 202301:04:00

Starting Our Christmas Wishlists

It's never too early to start planing for the holidays, so David and Paige go through all the recent RPG announcements as well as talk about the demos of Silent Hope and Star Ocean Second Story R.

Oct 08, 202301:05:33

Stories From Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate is all the rage, and in this podcast episode we provide a bunch of stories that explain why this game is so good.

Sep 30, 202351:28

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - One Reed at A Time

David and Jordan put a check mark on another game in their backlogs, this time with a 5 hour go at Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

Sep 16, 202345:39

Sea of Stars - Early Impressions

David and Paige talk about the first few hours of Sea of Stars and whether they're feeling the same vibes as the rest of the internet. Afterwards, they go through each other's Steam library to see if they remember the games they've played.

Sep 16, 202301:04:31