The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast
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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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Is the Future of the Final Fantasy Franchise a Return to its Past?
With the disappointment surrounding the release of Final Fantasy XVI, is the future of the franchise in returning to its past?David and Jordan discuss where things went wrong with the franchise and how the …
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With the disappointment surrounding the release of Final Fantasy XVI, is the future of the franchise in returning to its past?
David and Jordan discuss where things went wrong with the franchise and how the success of Final Fantasy Resonance may hold the key behind the resurgence of this once powerhouse series.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
David and Casey share their experience of playing Fortune’s Weave and how it compares to earlier Fire Emblem titles.
Is Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Worth Playing?
David and Casey discuss Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and whether it’s worth playing over a lot other great RPGs that have released recently.
Final Fantasy II Retrospective
David and Brian have a chat about one of the lesser known, and typically lesser liked mainline Final Fantasy titles, Final Fantasy II.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Retrospective
This episode we stretch the definition of a RPG so that we can talk about one of the greatest games of all time, The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past.
Our Backlog Shame
David and Paige share the games that have been on their backlogs the longest, and the ones they most want to take off it.
Tactics Games Are Fun!
Paige and David discuss a couple of tactics games in Stardust: Wish of Witch and Tactics Ogre: Reborn.
Adventures of Elliot - Spoilercast
David and Jordan share their experience playing through the newest IP from Square Enix, The Adventures of Elliot.
Secret Spoiler-Cast Episode
For weeks, Paige had a secret spoiler-cast episode planned for the podcast. We finally discover what that game will be, though the episode artwork probably gave it away.
Konami’s God Medicine
David and Daniel talk about Konami’s God Medicine and also discuss the possible treasure trove of untranslated Game Boy games waiting to be rediscovered.
Resonance of Nintendo
Paige leads the podcast through some impressions of games announced at the Nintendo Direct, including likely Game of the Year, Final Fantasy Resonance.
Why Are There Still So Many Games?
This year may have been light on new releases, but somehow our backlogs have not gotten any lighter. The podcast shares some of the million games we currently have on the go.
SMT: Strange Journey - Retrospective
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey has been briefly discussed on a few recent episodes, but now it’s time for the full retrospective following the conclusion of the most recent Thirsty Mage RPG Club entry.
Waiting For Elliott
The podcast is so excited about the upcoming Adventures of Elliott that they played through the demo and shared their thoughts on the newest IP from Square Enix.
The Year of SMT Continues
The year of Shin Megami Tensei continues as the podcast talks about about Strange Journey, SMT IV and other collecting warriors games.
Monster Hunter Stories 3
Paige returns for an episode about the latest Capcom release, Monster Hunter Stories 3
Pokopia and Arcade Games
Casey shares his experience playing Pokopia and David explains how he accidentally started playing Arcade games.
Long Running Franchises
David and Casey share their impressions of Resident Evil 9 and Secret of Mana and how publishers stick to their big tent franchises.
Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2
We’ll take any excuse to replay Final Fantasy VII Remake, so we jumped at the release of a new port. David and Casey are joined by Daniel as they discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Praying For A Snow Day
This episode is for all those Northern hemisphere kids who pray on each day between November and April that Mother Nature will provide a day to unwind while the snow falls. David and Casey reminisce on the fun …
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This episode is for all those Northern hemisphere kids who pray on each day between November and April that Mother Nature will provide a day to unwind while the snow falls. David and Casey reminisce on the fun that a snow day could provide.
The Early Days of Blizzard Entertainment
The folks at the pub take a look back at the earliest games made by Blizzard Entertainment.
Year in Review: 2025
David and Casey take a look back on all the big releases of 2025 and debate what kind of year it was for RPGs.
Games With “Path” in the Title
David and Paige talk about the games they both chose to play, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Octopath Traveler 0.
The State of Gaming Hardware
New Gaming Hardware is on the horizon only a few months after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. David and Casey discuss the new Steam Machine, their favourite devices, and platforms that are now 6 years old.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Spoilercast
The pub partakes in a spoilercast of the Game of the Year in our hearts for 2025, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The Year of Shin Megami Tensei
In this episode, David and Casey take a deep trek through the dark and demon-filled world of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise. From their favourite titles, to their most used demons, they explore what makes SMT …
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In this episode, David and Casey take a deep trek through the dark and demon-filled world of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise. From their favourite titles, to their most used demons, they explore what makes SMT such a fascinating series to explore.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about the franchise, this episode takes a spoiler-lite journey into everything that makes Shin Megami Tensei such an incredible experience.
Digimon or Pokémon?
Our latest episode is all about Digimon or Pokémon, as Paige joins us to discuss Digimon Story - Time Stranger and Pokémon Legends Z-A.
A Discussion of Spooky RPGs
For some strange reason, David thought this was the year he could get over his Kinemortophobia, but alas that proved not to be the case. He and Casey discuss Resident Evil, Silent Hill F and The Nameless Game.
Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter: Impressions
Finally, after years of telling anyone would listen, the world is discovering just how wonderful Trails in the Sky truly is. The podcast shares their early impressions of the remake and their favourite parts so far.
Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable?
Handheld gaming may be booming today, but many fans consider the true golden age to be the Nintendo DS and PSP era from 2004 to 2014. In this episode, David and Casey revisit the most underrated Nintendo DS …
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Handheld gaming may be booming today, but many fans consider the true golden age to be the Nintendo DS and PSP era from 2004 to 2014. In this episode, David and Casey revisit the most underrated Nintendo DS RPGs and overlooked PSP RPGs from the early 2000s, sharing hidden gems and revealing which classic handheld RPGs are still sitting on their backlogs.
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