The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast

The Corel Region in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is one of the more pivotal areas, unfolding across the stretches of North and South, each with distinct encounters from the beach of Costa del Sol to the arid plains of the desert. This region, rich in quests and the lore of characters like Dyne, becomes a central stage in chapters 6 through 9, where adventurers amass World Intel and navigate through challenges in iconic locations like the Gold Saucer and face adversaries such as the Tonberry King. This podcast episode serves as a retrospective of the region, spanning from the moment the party steps onto the sandy shores until the heartbreaking last moments of a long lost friend.

This podcast episode ventures beyond just listing JRPGs, but also exploring how these game systems contributed uniquely to the evolution of the genre. From the pixel art of Square Enix classics to the groundbreaking narratives in games like Final Fantasy VII and Chrono Cross, we'll dissect what made each platform stand out.

The Command & Conquer (C&C) real-time strategy series, first developed by Westwood Studios, has been a genre-defining and commercially successful franchise ever since its introduction in the mid-nineties. Any kid from that era who grew up with a PC capable of playing games has likely played at least one title from the long running series. This podcast episode relives what it was like going through the installation, building an army, and talks about the strategies used way back when to help either the Global Defense Initiative or the Brotherhood of Nod to victory.

Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coverage continues, as the pub relives their adventures in the Junon region. For any hardcore Final Fantasy 7 fan, the name Junon conjures upon the visage of a colossal cannon and the unmistakable yet insidious shadow cast by the notorious power conglomerate, Shinra Electric Power Company. As role-playing enthusiasts immerse themselves in the grand narrative of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the Junon region emerges as a pivotal juncture in their quest, fraught with challenges to conquer, legends to uncover, and a panoramic sea view that both inspires and forebodes. In this podcast episode, we chart an odyssey through this storied region, unpacking its sagas and secrets that etch themselves into the heart of this mythical RPG world.

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. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethirstymage

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. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethirstymage

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. Help support us at www.patreon.com/thethirstymage

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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