Pokemon Sun & Moon, Bravely Default, and More Dragon Quest Builders | 10/14/2016

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Pokemon Sun & Moon, Bravely Default, and More Dragon Quest Builders | 10/14/2016

FromAxe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

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Oct 14, 2016

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Nadia and Kat share some additional thoughts on Dragon Quest Builders, then Kat talks about her hands-on experience Pokemon Sun & Moon and how it's coming along. In the second segment, they puzzle over a potential teaser for Bravely Third before taking yet another underrated RPG pitch. Exciting!

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Oct 14, 2016

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USG's official RPG podcast! Kat Bailey and Nadia Oxford explore WRPGs, JRPGs, MMORPGs, tabletop RPGs, and all the best in the wonderful world of roleplaying games.

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Mailbag! RPG Soundtracks, Victor Vran, and More: 7/23/2015: Rowan Kaiser returns to talks about what he's playing lately and answer questions from the mailbag. What's our favorite RPG soundtrack? Do JRPGs have a future on console? We (mostly) answer these questions and more. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Disgaea 5 and Other Tactical RPGs: 10/09/2015: Mike Williams joins Kat to discuss Disgaea 5, the difficult challenges facing NIS, and what he likes to see in a tactical RPG. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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? by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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The Best RPGs of 2016 (So Far) | 07/01/2016: Kat, Bob, and Nadia discuss Final Fantasy's latest turn on mobile and review the new Star Ocean (15:40) before moving on to discuss the best RPGs through the first half of 2016 (33:56). Odin Sphere, Dark Souls, Fire Emblem Fates, and more! by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Counting Down the Most Interesting RPGs of 2016: 01/08/2016: What are the most intriguing RPGs of 2016? Bob and Mike join Kat to discuss Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV, and all the rest of the most exciting RPGs of the new year. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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? by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Secrets of Diablo II: 9/11/2015: Stay Awhile and Listen and Dungeon H@cks author David Craddock joins Kat to talk about the story behind Diablo II's tumultuous development, the earliest days of Roguelikes, and as always, what makes a game an RPG. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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The Best RPGs Since 2000: 8/14/2015: With USgamer's Best 15 Games Since 2000 list now complete, Kat convenes the crew to talk about the best RPGs on the list. Jaz and Mike drop by to reminisce about World of WarCraft, then Bob once again shares his undying love for Dark Souls. Plus:... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Four Job Fiesta, Vagrant Story, and Persona 5: 7/06/2015: Steve Tramer returns to explain why you should be running the Final Fantasy V Four Job Fiesta right now, why he doesn't like Vagrant Story, and why he's excited to play Persona 5. by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Tales of Zestiria and Dragon Quest Heroes: 10/25/2015: Mike joins Kat to discuss his review of Tales of Zestiria, then Kat and Bob determine whether Dragon Quest Heroes does justice to one of the best RPG franchises ever. Bonus: A Yo-kai Watch discussion, plus details on an upcoming giveaway! by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Fallout 4, Stella Glow, and Valkyria: Azure Revolution: 11/20/2015: Kat and Bob are joined by Polygon's Phil Kollar to discuss Fallout 4's opening, the sometimes confusing mechanics, and the case of the missing Dogmeat. Then, Kat and Bob lament the death of the mid-range JRPG developers following the demise of... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ni No Kuni 2, and Bloodborne DLC | 12/11/2015: This past weekend brought with it a ton of RPG news, and Bob and Kat are here to review it alongside special guest John Learned. What does the gang think about Final Fantasy VII going episodic? Can Ni No Kuni 2 improve on the original? And what does... by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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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! by Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast
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Pokemon Sun & Moon, Bravely Default, and More Dragon Quest Builders | 10/14/2016

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