Episodes
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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 success of Final Fantasy Resonance may hold the key behind the resurgence of this once...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tactics Games Are Fun!
Paige and David discuss a couple of tactics games in Stardust: Wish of Witch and Tactics Ogre: Reborn.
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Adventures of Elliot - Spoilercast
David and Jordan share their experience playing through the newest IP from Square Enix, The Adventures of Elliot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Monster Hunter Stories 3
Paige returns for an episode about the latest Capcom release, Monster Hunter Stories 3
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Pokopia and Arcade Games
Casey shares his experience playing Pokopia and David explains how he accidentally started playing Arcade games.
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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.
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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.
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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 that a snow day could provide.
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The Early Days of Blizzard Entertainment
The folks at the pub take a look back at the earliest games made by Blizzard Entertainment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 such a fascinating series to explore. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 RPGs and overlooked PSP RPGs from the early 2000s, sharing hidden gems and revealing which...
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The Definitive Cyberpunk 2077 Retrospective
Join Casey, David, and Daniel for another RPG Club play through as they dive into one of the most spectacular games available on the Nintendo Switch 2 — Cyberpunk 2077. In this episode, we share our favorite moments, discuss standout gameplay experiences, and explore what makes this CD Projekt…
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Fire Emblem Vs. Advance Wars
This week on the podcast, David and Casey discuss two of the most important Nintendo RPG franchises in Fire Emblem and Advance Wars. Was Nintendo right in choosing to focus on Fire Emblem or are we due for a new Advance Wars? The Thirsty Mage subscribers get 1 week early access, this episode will...
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Dead RPG Franchises
For various reasons, many RPG franchises have gone dormant over the past decade. In this episode, we discuss the most popular franchises on life support, and which ones we think could potentially get a new release. Don’t have a Patreon account but want more access to more Thirsty Mage episodes?...
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Suikoden 2 & Tony Hawk
David and Casey chat about taking on another backlog game and enjoying a remaster of a childhood staple in Suikoden 2 and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 & 4.
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Suikoden and Fast Fusion
David and Casey talk about Suikoden and Fast Fusion, and what it’s like gaming on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Retroid Pocket 5.
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Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2
Join us this week as we dive headfirst into the neon-drenched streets of Night City on a handheld! CD Projekt Red's sprawling RPG epic, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, has finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, and after exploring some of its gritty open world, we're ready to share our...
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia - SpoilerCast
It’s another Thirsty Mage RPG Club game! On The Thirsty Mage Discord, we played Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, and in this episode we discuss why it might just be the best Fire Emblem Game of All Time.
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Fantasy Life: Shadow Dragon
The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast reviews the old and the new: Fantasy Life i: The Girl That Steals Time & Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon.
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Mario Golf: Advance Tour
The Thirsty Mage celebrates the beginning of Spring by talking about the Game Boy Advance classic, Mario Golf: Advance Tour.
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GameCube on Nintendo Switch 2
The pub reviews the GameCube titles that have been announced for Switch 2, along with a deeper dive into Path of Radiance.
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Switch 2 Previews Continue
Our preview coverage continues, as Casey and David discuss games that they’d love to see on Switch 2 but haven’t been announced yet.
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Nothing Is Permanent Except Change
Is there any news besides the Nintendo Switch 2? Even our RPG podcast can’t escape of the discussion of the possibilities of Nintendo’s next console.
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Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade - Retrospective
David and Paige travel back 22 years to enjoy the first Fire Emblem game to be localized in the West: The Blazing Blade.
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Dragon Quest III: Retrospective
Our first RPG Club game has come to an end, and we have a chat about our experience with the Dragon Quest III: 2DHD Remake and discuss why we hope this is the first of many from Square Enix.
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The Greatest Moments in RPGs - Part 2
The celebration continues, as David and Casey pick up the discussion in the PlayStation era in video games and chat about the greatest RPG moments in the early 3D era.
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The Greatest Moments in RPGs - Part 1
Join us as we raise a glass to 300 episodes of the Thirsty Mage RPG podcast! In this milestone episode, the nostalgia runs deep as we reminisce about the most unforgettable moments in RPGs from each generation of video games. From heart-pounding boss battles and hilarious player mishaps to...
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PC Gaming in the 90s and 00s
David and Casey reminisce about the good ole days of PC gaming in the mid to late 90s and 2000s
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Is Infinity Nikki a Cosy RPG?
Paige explains the benefits of cosy RPGs to David, and shares her impressions on a pair in Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Infinity Nikki.
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Comparing Our Top 25 RPGs List
Our Top 25 RPGs from the Past 25 Years List is officially complete. After sharing the official ranking, we can compare it against some of our peers to see what games may have been unjustly cut, and where the general public may differ with our opinion.
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The Top 25 RPGs of the Past 25 Years: Part 2
The pub has our most spirited debate ever while trying to decide which 10 RPGs make up the rest of our Top 25 Games of the Past 25 Years List.
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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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