To HD-2D, or not to HD-2D? That is the question Eric, Nadia, and special guest Timothy Monbleau are asking on this week's episode.From retro revivals like Live-A-Live and Dragon Quest to brand-new throwbacks like Octopath Traveler and The Adventures of Elliot, Square sure loves its depth-of-field-and-bloom-filled pixel-art dioramas! But should EVERY mid-budget RPG be adopting this style or is there a time and place for this look? All that and more on a very anachronistically aliased episode of Axe of the Blood God!Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod, subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with new merch at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com
Also in this episode:
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Super Smash Bros Beach Volleyball
He Is Coming
Eric's in his Movie Era
Nadia hates Casablanca
Timestamps:
8:48 - Main Topic - Adventures of Elliot and the Future of HD-2D
57:36 - Mailbag
1:03:20 - Random Encounters
1:04:28 - The Tavern
1:28:10 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
Pub - [Lunar Knights]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
One With Hope I - [OCTOPATH TRAVELER: Champions of the Continent]
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1:42:13
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1:42:13
Switch 2 Partner Direct Reax
Elliot is killing the adventurer industry.Big Switch 2 RPG news as we react to the announcements coming out of the latest Nintendo Direct! Kat, Nadia, and Eric discuss the pros and cons of digital storefronts, the impact tariffs are having on video games, and more Magic: The Gathering talk!Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod, subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with new merch at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com
Also in this episode:
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales
Octopath Traveler 0
Monster Hunter Stories 3
Persona 3 Reload
Game Key Card Controversy
Switch Price Increases
Monster Hunter Wilds
Eeveelution Tier List
Why Fast-Travel is Killing RPGs
Magic: The Gathering Pre-release
My Girl spoilers
Timestamps:
5:36 - Main Topic - Switch 2 Partner Direct
58:08 - Random Encounters - Monster Hunter Wilds
1:12:32 - The Tavern - Eric's Magic Pre-release Report
1:31:20 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
Pub - [Lunar Knights]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
Bestower of Wealth - [OCTOPATH TRAVELER Arrangements Break & Boost Vol.2]
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1:41:15
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1:41:15
Class Conscious: Knights
As The Bee Gees once said, "Give me that knight fever!"Polish up your plate mail, pledge fealty to your lord of choice, and prepare to get chivalry wit it; we're talking knights!Eric, Nadia, and special guest Len Hafer discuss Paladins, Dark Knights, Pegasus Knights, Dragon Knights, Onion Knights, and more on this deep dive into the archetypes and mechanics that make characters sing. It's Class Conscious: Knights!Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod, subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with new merch at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com
Also in this episode:
Is Donkey Kong Bananza an RPG? No but we're talking about it
Should you have a Switch 2 yet?
Eric's Final Fantasy IX Update!
I thought Donkey Kong wanted to kill me
Timestamps:
8:06 - Main Topic - Retro Handhelds
58:08 - Random Encounters
1:00:56 - The Tavern - Donkey Kong Bananza
1:26:16 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
Pub - [Lunar Knights]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
Rose of May - [Final Fantasy IX]
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1:39:18
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1:39:18
Retro Handheld Buyer's Guide w/ Jake Steinberg
Is that a bespoke third-party retro handheld in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?Special guest Jake Steinberg joins Kat, Nadia, and Eric to discuss the rise of the boutique industry of retro handhelds that has emerged over the past decade. From playing vintage GBC carts to emulation machines that can give you a PS2 in your hands, the crew gives you everything you need to know to start your journey into the world or retro handhelds!For more of Jake check out his Youtube channel:https://youtube.com/@jakesteinberg?si=Z2kaNkSkH-qNwSQlTune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod, subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with new merch at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com
Also in this episode:
The problems with the state of game preservation
Why the Playdate rules
Live Action Zelda casting news
Eric's Final Fantasy IX Update
The Best Games of the PSP
Timestamps:
6:56 - Main Topic - Retro Handhelds
58:108 - Random Encounters
1:18:48 or so - The Tavern
1:47:32 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
Pub - [Lunar Knights]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
A Little Friendship - [Golden Sun]
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1:53:02
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1:53:02
Mailbag, The Future of Final Fantasy
It's Letter Tiiiime, It's Letter Tiiiime!Kat, Nadia, and Eric answer your burning questions this week as well as discuss Naoki Yoshida's recent comments about the future of Final Fantasy and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Final Fantasy IX. All that and quite a bit of talk about pizza on this week'sTune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod, subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with new merch at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com
Also in this episode:
Fahrensius' origin story
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
Subnautica news
Final Fantasy IX Retrospective
Kat says "The MMOs don't count" and I'll never forgive her
Gundam TCG
The Tale of the Talking Finger
Timestamps:
6:56 - Main Topic - Mailbag - What RPG would you speedrun?
14:56 - What ISN'T an RPG?
28:28 - What sharacter have we seen age the most?
37:20 - What's Nadia's favourite pizza place?
45:20 - What games use non-active party members the best?
55:44 - Where does Poe's name come from?
57:20 - Boardgame Sidequest?
1:02:16 - Random Encounters
1:24:40 - The Tavern
1:47:32 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
Pub - [Lunar Knights]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
Not Alone Jazz Arrangement - [Square Enix Jazz - Final Fantasy]
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Kat Bailey, Nadia Oxford, and Eric Van Allen explore Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and all the best in the wonderful world of role-playing video games! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/bloodgodpod
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