Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

Axe of the Blood God
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Nadia Oxford, Eric Van Allen, and Victor Hunter explore the best in the wonderful world of role-playing video games! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod

  1. 3d ago

    Final Fantasy Resonance + BioWare's Closure w/ Michael Higham

    Eric, Victor, and Nadia are joined by Michael Higham to discuss Final Fantasy Resonance!A new Final Fantasy is here, and it's a reheat of an old Final Fantasy! Resonance is a repacking of the first season of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, the now-shuttered mobile game. Similar to Octopath Traveler 0, Resonance gives an HD-2D visual overhaul and a general zhuzh to the ingredients present. We also memorialize BioWare, which Electronic Arts shut down earlier this week. Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠Timestamps: 08:40 - Main Topic - Final Fantasy Resonance 52:41 - Main Topic II - BioWare 1:11:18 - Tavern 1:34:48 Nadia’s Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Vigil 4 - [Mass Effect] M4, Pt. 2 (Faunts) - [Mass Effect] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 19

    Tales of Eternia Remastered Review

    Victor is joined by fellow Tales fans Lucas White, Jenni Lada, and Daniel Alba to discuss the latest in Bandai Namco's increasingly comprehensive Tales of Remastered series, the PlayStation 1 classic Tales of Eternia!Is the game itself worth playing and what does the term "remaster" even mean in a context like this? All this and so much on this episode of Axe of the Blood God! Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠ Mentioned in this episode: Retronauts Episode 408 - Tales of Good Vibes Gaming - Tales of Eternia Remastered Review by Daniel Alba Siliconera - Tales of Eternia Remastered Review by Jenni Lada SHACKNEWS - Tales of Eternia Remastered Review by Lucas White Timestamps: 7:06 - Main Topic - Tales of Eternia 21:20 - Combat 32:28 - Key Staff Members 51:14 - The "Remaster" of it all 1:14:56 - "Quality of Life" Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Mintche - [Tales of Eternia] Farah - [Tales of Eternia] Bar - [Tales of Eternia] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 12

    Kingdom Hearts Roundtable Discussion w/Alexa Ray Corriea 

    The Kingdom Hearts Collection is officially out on modern consoles, perhaps most notably on Switch 2, and we finally have a solid method of playing most Kingdom Hearts games on a modern console in the year 2026. (Though some had to, sadly, be sent to Cutscene Heaven.) Eric, Victor, Alexi, and guest Alexa Ray Corriea are here to talk about Kingdom Hearts as a series, how we feel about Kingdom Hearts, and how we feel about it moving forward. Topics discuss: Our first Kingdom Hearts games / our experiences with them Do we have favorites? Low points? How have we felt about the series' run over the years? Any stumbling blocks or notable peaks? What is the lasting legacy of Kingdom Hearts, as a series? How are you feeling about Kingdom Hearts IV? Any hopes/concerns? Listener questions! Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠ Also in this episode: A very brief series of random encounters Timestamps: Main spoiler zone - 50:30 - 52:01 Main topic 12:05 Random Encounters 2:17:09 Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Sacred Moon [Kingdom Hearts] Danger Zone [Kenny Loggins] Roxas [Kingdom Hearts] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 5

    Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary w/ Samantha Ferreira

    Grab your commemorative shot glass because it's time for the Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Spectacular! Special guest Samantha Ferreira joins Victor and Nadia to discuss our favorite game that combines mech battle, theatre, and romance! We discuss its impact, its presence in The West, and ask- is it a queer narrative? Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠ Also in this episode: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Illusion of Gaia (Pantheon coming right up!) Romancing SaGa 2 Why we don't jump in fall leaves anymore Timestamps: 10:16 - Main Topic - Sakura Wars 1:14:35 - The Tavern 1:25:12 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Lunar Knights] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Farewell - [Sakura Wars] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 28

    Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter w/ Cam Hawkins

    Orbments, orbments, and more orbments!Special guest Cam Hawkins joins Eric and Nadia to discuss Trails in the Sky Second Chapter while deftly avoiding spoilers. All that and so much more on this episode of Axe of the Blood God! Note: Microsoft and the Xbox brand remain subjects of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement for their complicity in the ongoing apartheid and genocide of Palestine. Visit https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft for more information. Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠ Also in this episode: More XBox layoffs We're worried about Bungie Qliphah in Providence's Shadow Nocturne Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Timestamps: 7:45 - Main Topic - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave 1:23:16 - Random Encounters 1:46:50 - The Tavern - WARDOGS, Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, Nocturne, Torneko's Mystery Dungeon 2:01:212 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Lunar Knights] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Strepitoso Fight - [Trails in the Sky SC] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 21

    Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave w/ Jenni Lada

    Finally, a Fire Emblem game about a Metal Gear Solid 2 character's hair!Siliconera's Jenni Lada returns to chat Fortune's Weave with Eric and Nadia; is this the system-seller the Switch 2 needs? Listen to this over-2-hour episode and find out! Note: Microsoft and the Xbox brand remain subjects of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement for their complicity in the ongoing apartheid and genocide of Palestine. Visit https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft for more information. Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠ Also in this episode: Level 5 keeps doing AI Limited-time quests are good The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~ Timestamps: 8:00 - Main Topic - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave 1:27:28 - Random Encounters 1:34:04 - The Tavern - Eric's WoW Journey, Prince of Tennis 2:01:212 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Lunar Knights] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Recruitment Medley - [Fire Emblem Premium Arrange] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 14

    Nintendo Direct - SaGa and Mystery Dungeon w/ Lucas White

    RPG hot takes, direct to you!We just had a Zelda Direct and Nintendo Direct one-two punch so Nadia, Victor, and special guest Lucas White are here to tell you why SaGa and Mystery Dungeon are the things you should be most excited about. Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠ Also in this episode: RIP Level-5 Eternal Anima Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6 Portopia Fate/EXTRA Record Void Terrarium, Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, Sakura Wars: Dramatic Dungeon Timestamps: 12:30 - Main Topic - Zelda Direct 26:36 - Nintendo Direct - Romancing SaGa 3 53:16 - Torneko's Mystery Dungeon 1:13:40 - Random Encounters 1:34:04 - The Tavern - Dragon Quest Monsters, Baroque, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition 1:47:23 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Fighting of the Spirit - [Tales of Phantasia] Pub - [Lunar Knights] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Julian's Theme - [Romancing SaGa 3] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 7

    FF Resonance & State of Play

    Did someone say Withered World? That's State of Play, baby! This week, Victor and Nadia run through the highlights of this year's State of Play, including an array of JRPGs, one of which (Rhapsody in Scarlet) surrounds 1920's jazz-era NYC with a key missing ingredient; Crimson Desert DLC, Monsters, (both the Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Dragon Quest Withering World variety,); and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation! Speaking of FF, Victor gives us the rundown on Final Fantasy Resonance. Victor and Nadia also give their Nintendo Direct(s) (Zelda and vanilla) predictions- listen to see if their wishes came true. Plus, Undertale in Concert, Victor breaking in his Switch 2, and so much more on this episode of Axe of the Blood God! Subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod⁠ and get merch at ⁠https://shop.bloodgodpod.com⁠ Also in this episode: LEGO PS1 Megaman X Command Mission .The. Blood of .. Dawnwalker Timestamps: 12:11 - Main Topic - State of Play 42:58 - Random Encounters 1:02:57 - The Tavern 1:34:18 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Axe of the Blood God Theme - [Lena Raine] Fighting of the Spirit - [Tales of Phantasia] Pub - [Lunar Knights] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Dungeon Theme 0 - [Zelda II - The Adventure of Link (NES)] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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