Final Fantasy x Magic: the Gathering Primer w/ Shivam Bhatt
It's time to duel!The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is here and the hosts have been ripping packs and building decks. Kat, Nadia, and Eric are joined by special guest Shivam Bhatt to dive into the deep cuts, the flavor, the art, and everything about this landmark moment in FF and MtG history.Also, it's me; I'm the FFXIII guy who knows what Fal'cie and L'cie are. It's honestly pretty straightforward.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:
Fantasy Life i
How fish give birth
The Zelda Movie
Eric's journey to Summer Games Fest
The Expanse RPG
Critical Role's move to crush Dungeons & Dragons
Eric's phrase of the day!
Timestamps:
5:40 - Main Topic - Magic: the Gathering Primer
42:56 - How to Get Into Magic
1:06:16 - Random Encounters
1:35:12 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
Mhaura Selbina Voyager - [Final Fantasy Tribute Thanks]
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1:54:35
Bonus: New Xbox Handheld, Persona 4 Revival, and Showcase Reax
Editor's Note: While we opted to cover this showcase, we would be remiss if we didn't once again highlight the ongoing Xbox boycott
A Persona 4 remake! An Xbox handheld! Some actual RPGs! But no Fable? Kat and Nadia react to the Xbox Showcase and speculate on what's in store in 2026.
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Timestamps:
0:10 - Xbox handheld reax
7:20 - Persona 4 Revival
10:39 - Clockwork Revolution
13:46 - Roundup: Animo, Fallout 76, and more
22:00 - Xbox's outlook in 2026
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32:09
Switch 2 Impressions, State of Play and SGF Recap
This episode is a Podcast Key Card™. To download the episode, an internet connection and enough free space in your Nintendo Switch 2 system memory or microSD Express card are required. Once the episode is downloaded, you’re ready to play!Kat and Nadia recap their Switch 2 experience so far, what RPGs to look forward to in the Switch 2's future, and what was announced at Sony's State of Play and Summer Games Fest.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:
Bravely Default HD
Cyberpunk 2077
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Link's Awakening
Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering Pre-Release
Timestamps:
7:12 - Main Topic - Switch 2 Impressions
40:16 - Random Encounters
43:44 - State of Play and Summer Games Fest Recap
1:04:48 - Nintendo Store
1:20:32 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
Group (Meal) - [Yu-No]
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FromSoftware's multiplayer Elden Ring experience is here and we're here to figure out exactly what it even is. Kat, Nadia, Eric, and special guest Mitchell Saltzman discuss this divisive new addition to Elden Ring and more on this week's 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
In this episode:
Persona 4 remake seemingly confirmed by the OG voice cast?
Switch 2 game key cards woes
EA abandoning RPGs
Mario Kart FOMO
Summer Games Fest predictions
A power drill down the pants
Timestamps:
6:50 - Main Topic - Elden Ring: Nightreign
47:16 - Random Encounters
1:13:36 - SGF Predictions
1:25:12 - 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]
Rememberance - [Vagrant Story]
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1:38:49
Console RPG Quest: Switch - Definitive Edition, Fantasy Life i
The Nintendo Switch™ Family of Video Gaming Entertainment Consoles is dead. Long live the Nintendo Switch 2™ Family of Video Gaming Entertainment Consoles.Kat, Nadia, and Eric deliver the final judgement on the Switch's contributions to the RPG landscape. From Pokemon's bumpy road to Fire Emblem's revival to Square's blunderbuss, it's all here in this satisfyingly clickable 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
In this episode:
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Octopath Traveler/2
Pokemon's Switch Legacy
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Timestamps:
5:50 - Main Topic - Switch RPG Quest: Definitive Edition
1:00:56 - Random Encounters
1:11:04 - The Tavern - Fantasy Life
1:22:16 - Xenoblade Chronicles X Final Thoughts
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]
Your Voice - [Xenoblade Chronicles X]
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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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