The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast

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.

Paige leads the podcast through some impressions of games announced at the Nintendo Direct, including likely Game of the Year, Final Fantasy Resonance.

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.

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.

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 Shin Megami Tensei continues as the podcast talks about about Strange Journey, SMT IV and other collecting warriors games.

Paige returns for an episode about the latest Capcom release, Monster Hunter Stories 3

Casey shares his experience playing Pokopia and David explains how he accidentally started playing Arcade games.

David and Casey share their impressions of Resident Evil 9 and Secret of Mana and how publishers stick to their big tent franchises.

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.

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 folks at the pub take a look back at the earliest games made by Blizzard Entertainment.

David and Casey take a look back on all the big releases of 2025 and debate what kind of year it was for RPGs.

David and Paige talk about the games they both chose to play, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Octopath Traveler 0.

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.

The pub partakes in a spoilercast of the Game of the Year in our hearts for 2025, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

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 Mega...

Our latest episode is all about Digimon or Pokémon, as Paige joins us to discuss Digimon Story - Time Stranger and Pokémon Legends Z-A.

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.

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.

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.

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 Red RPG  such an unforgettable and must-play title. Whether you’re a longtime fan of open-world role...

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 go public on August 31, 2025.

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? Subscribe to our Spotify Membership and get access to our Patreon Exclusive Podcast here: https://creato...

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.