RPGaymer

Grab your D20 and your character sheet because we're playing Bunkers & Bad*sses! On this week's episode of Bonus XP, Patrick is joined by his husband Scott (awwwww!) as they recap and review their recent playthrough of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands on PS5.  Tiny Tina's Wonderlands released in early 2022 with a rough start that made it difficult to play. Now a year later, is it actually worth pl...

Villains. Some are misguided souls gone dark and malicious. Some are evil deities that succeed in destroying the world. And some are Bowser. Love them or hate them, we wouldn’t have games without them. Welcome back to another season of RPGaymer! We’re kicking off Season 3 with a full discussion on our beloved foes. Their motivations, their looks, the unnecessarily huge swords. Everything is on the...

Grab your nostalgia goggles and clear out some blocks on your memory card because this week, Jason, Patrick, and Casey are throwing it all the way back to Final Fantasy IX on the PS1. *victory fist pump*  It's no secret how Final Fantasy is one of our favorite series of all time, and we could talk about it all day (like Season 1 Episode 5).  Join the boys on this week's Bonus XP as they talk about...

Bethesda's Fallout 76 may have crashed and burned when it first released, but that was so 2018! Patrick and Jason just finished a playthrough of this online multiplayer action game (maybe you were following along on Twitch ), and they have something to say about it. Join Patrick, Jason, and Claptrap for this week's episode of Bonus XP where they break down the good, the bad, and the glitchy of Fal...

As we gear up for RPGaymer Season 3, we decided to look back at all the  games we played during 2022. Yup, all of them. Join Patrick, Casey, and Jason as they rewind all the games they played,  what they loved, what they liked, and what they couldn't even finish.

Dust off your podcast apps because a brand new Bonus XP with Patrick and Casey is here! Casey finally played a game that he had never played before! Is the original  Resident Evil 3 better than the remake? Does it get enough credit?   Typically, we save Bonus XP episodes for our Patreon (link below  *wink*), but we gotta keep you entertained before RPGaymer Season 3  premieres...

Pick your starter and head for the tall grass, but be careful because it's time for the RPGaymer Nuzlocke episode! Join Patrick, Casey, Jason, and Pokémaster Adam, as they reminisce over their recent nuzlockes, discuss the strict & specific rules of nuzlockes, and honor the Pokémon they lost along the way. Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitt...

Grab your backpack and your Pokédex, because we're heading to Paldea! Join Patrick and special guest, Pokémaster Adam , for a FREE special episode of BONUS XP, the Patreon-exclusive podcast by RPGaymer. The boys break down the new Nintendo Direct preview for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and talk about the open world environment, treasure hunting, terastalizing(sp?), the new starters & legendarie...

Welcome to the season two finale of RPGaymer! It’s time to discuss Post-Game Content and New Game+ Sometimes beating a game opens up a lot of options that further your gaming experience. Some games add additional quests, super bosses, and true path endings in order to squeeze out as much enjoyment as possible. (Pokémon Silver always comes to mind as having one of the best Post-Game Content experie...

Have you ever wondered what happened to those cherished RPGs from your childhood that aren’t around anymore? Did Breath of Fire end because Dragon’s Quarter was too different? Did the Suikoden series peter out because the developers didn’t differentiate the formula enough? Any why didn’t stellar games likes Skies of Arcadia get a sequel?! What ultimately sent these series six feet under? Put on yo...

Hooooo buddy! Get ready to check that hit rate, take this silver sword, and watch for siege tomes, because it's about to get a little crazy up in here. Not only is this a Special Edition surprise episode where we'll be diving deep into the Fire Emblem series, but somehow we'll also be joined by supreme lord content creators Mekkah, LinkKing7, and SpeedyHawk! Thank god for all of those Luck level-u...

Sometimes you want to play where you're not limited in how you tackle each challenge. Sometimes you want to play a game that is a more streamlined experience. The battle between linear and open-ended games will always be worth the debate. Come listen to us hash it out on this week's episode of RPGaymer! Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @ h...

Grab your backpack, your Pokédex, and some cash from your mom because it's RPGaymer's Pokémon episode! Join Patrick, Jason, and their special guest, Pokémaster Adam , as they explore Pallet Town and beyond. If you're looking for an episode as grand as Mt. Coronet, strap in for the boys' discussion on the Pokémon games, shows, and all the cute lil pocket monsters themselves. Is this the longest epi...

There's no faster way to be roped into a video game than with a relatable character. (Well, cute animals help, too, but that's for another episode.) Tune in for RPGaymer's thoughts on why relatable characters are at the crux of any game worth playing. Then stick around for another round of Who Said It? as the boys challenge each other to guess which characters said which inspirational quotes from...

Whether it’s spiking a Blitzball or stabbing someone with a 10-foot sword, RPG weapons have always been very…unique? ...playful? This week  Patrick, Jason, and Casey discuss the ups and downs and twists and turns of one of RPGaymer's most surprisingly controversial topics yet:  weapons in RPGs. Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @...

Have you ever been mildly ashamed to admit certain games that you’ve played and secretly loved? Yeah, we all have plenty, which is why this week we're talking about GUILTY PLEASURE GAMES! Cozy up in your favorite PJs and a sleeping bag on your hardest floor cause this episode is a slumber party where Patrick & Jason spill their secrets with reckless abandon. Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Di...

We normally save our Bonus XP episodes exclusively for our Patrons 👀  but the new Playstation Plus announcement is too huge to keep to ourselves! Join Patrick and Jason as they discuss all the details we know so far of the new Playstation Plus services, and what they're hoping to see with the games. Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @...

Have Trophies & Achievements changed the way we play games? In this week’s episode of the RPGaymer Podcast, Patrick and Jason go for the Platinum Trophy of being RPG nerds. Let us know what you think of Ts & As on our new discord channel! We’re active all day, errday, and ready to talk all things games. Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twit...

THIS EPISODE NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION: It’s the Legends of Zelda episode you’ve been asking for! The Boys talk all the things Zelda and why it is one of the most impactful series ever released. Stick around for the second half where they quiz each other on all kinds of Hyrule Hijinx. Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @ heyrpgaymer YouTube: RPG...

Welcome to Season 2 of the RPGaymer Podcast! The boys kick off the brand new season talking about GLOW UPS, game series with huge gaps in their development, games that crossed the console barriers, and more. In the great tradition of Season 1, the boys wrap up by playing a game of…snack pack? Give the new season a listen and join the Glow Up discussion on your favorite social media platforms. OH,...

With Season 2 of RPGaymer on the horizon, we thought we’d revisit where it allll started with our very first podcast episode! And make sure to follow us online to stay up-to-date for exciting new things 👀 Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @ heyrpgaymer YouTube: RPGaymer Twitch: @heyrpgaymer OUR NEW PATREON!

BOO! Did we scare you?? It’s the surprise Halloween Special! episode of RPGaymer where Patrick and Jason are joined by special guest, Danny! The boys get ooky spooky and talk about haunted haunts and scary scaries. Listen now wherever you stream! Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @ heyrpgaymer YouTube: RPGaymer Twitch: @heyrpgaymer OUR NEW...

In the Season 1 Finale of the RPGaymer Podcast, Jason & Patrick talk about how video games have impacted their lives, including but not limited to the time Patrick played Stardew Valley and made Scott build him garden beds. Listen now wherever you stream! Follow RPGaymer online: Join the Discord: RPGaymer Discord Instagram: @heyrpgaymer Twitter: @ heyrpgaymer YouTube: RPGaymer Twitch: @heyrpga...

Have you ever restarted a game on a new difficulty level because it was too hard? Many gamers are guilty of this, but is it really something to be ashamed of? On season 1’s penultimate episode of RPGaymer, the boys are joined with legendary video game essayist and streamer Professor Bopper to discuss the value in hard mode. Find out what the Dark Souls method of ‘Prepare to Die a Lot’ says about t...

WARNING: Don’t listen to this week’s episode of RPGaymer alone because Patrick and Jason are going bump in the night (but not like that) as they tackle a frightening video game genre: Survival Horrors. Buckle up and hunker down as the boys talk about why we’re addicted to these freaky games even though we have to play them with the lights on. They wrap up with a game of “Build-Your-Own Survival Ho...