The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast

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.

Is Nintendo Competing With Itself?

In this episode, David and Casey discuss the new Pokemon mobile game and the upgraded Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

11-17
01:07:01

Who’s Supposed to Play All These Games?

Game, Games, and more Games. Jordan shares a spoiler-free review of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven and early impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. David shares his experience of playing Slay the Princess on Halloween.

11-10
01:08:56

Metaphor: Refantazio - The Road to Brilehaven

David and Paige talk about their experience on the first third of Metaphor: Refantazio, from the opening until the party reaches Brilehaven.

11-03
01:13:43

Ys X: Nordics and 8-Bit Adventures 2

David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of Ys X: Nordics and 8-Bit Adventures 2.

10-23
57:44

Guide to Getting Your Friends Hooked on RPGs

David and Casey share which games they feel would get a newcomer to RPGs hooked on the genre.

10-13
01:06:13

Persona: Medieval Edition

David and Paige share impressions of two of the biggest game released this year: Echoes of Wisdom and Metaphor Re:Fantazio.

10-06
01:16:11

What’s Nintendo Up To?

On the cusp of a possible announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, Paige and David chat about what Nintendo has been up to lately.

09-29
01:07:35

It’s Review Season

We’re in the thick of review season, with Jordan and David sharing their experiences with the Castlevania Dominus Collection and Reynatis.

09-22
01:10:38

Sword of Mana & PAX West Impressions

David shares his thoughts about the first little bit of Sword of Mana, and Jordan gives us the inside scoop of what he saw at PAX West.

09-15
01:25:03

Visions of Mana - Spoiler-Free Review

We’re back with a spoiler-free review of the latest game to come from our favourite developer Square Enix, Visions of Mana.

09-08
01:04:45

Cat Quests, Castaway, and NSO Musings

Paige and Jordan talk about the Cat Quest games, Castaway, and muse about the Nintendo Online Service.

08-18
01:10:41

Final Fantasy XV in 2024

The pub has a discussion about the first few hours of Final Fantasy XV and what it’s like playing the long developed game in 2024.

08-11
56:28

Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

David and Jordan review two highly anticipated indie RPGs: Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam and Cinder. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

08-04
56:10

Is Steam Deck the Best RPG Platform Now?

With all of the improvements to the OS, and the addition of an OLED screen option, is Steam Deck currently the best device to play RPGs? Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

07-28
01:00:33

Trails Through Daybreak: Spoiler-Free Review

The latest Legend of Heroes game is finally here! David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of Trails Through Daybreak. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

07-21
01:13:38

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door vs. The OG

Everyone talks about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, but is it really the best Paper Mario game? Paige and David discuss the recently released remake and compare it to the original Nintendo 64 game. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

07-14
01:12:38

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Final Thoughts

The thrilling conclusion to our ongoing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth series. David and Casey discuss the wild ending, and provide our final thoughts on what has been one of the greatest video game experiences ever created. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

07-07
01:05:03

Nintendo Direct and Steam Next Fest

The pub gets together to discuss the latest Nintendo Direct and share impressions of some of the demos made available during the Steam Next Fest. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

06-30
01:12:21

Summer Game Fest and Second Opinions

Paige provides a second opinion of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the podcast goes through their favourite announcements from the Summer Game Fest and more. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

06-23
01:04:00

1000XResist and Fading Afternoon

During this recent absence of big budget RPGs, David and Jordan get to their backlogs and share their impressions on Fading Afternoon, 1000XResist and Skald. Jordan also share his experience of playing Pokémon with his sons. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to read the web-based version online, or register your email to get a mobile friendly version sent directly to your device. https://thethirstymage.beehiiv.com/

06-16
01:02:21

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