The Thirsty Mage

Just in time for the new demo, the panel discusses the Bravely Default series and its strange naming convention. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Radio Free Nintendo Host - James Jones Beer of the Night - L'Assoiffe - Brasseurs Du Monde - 9.2% alcohol Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Instagram: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

We celebrate our milestone episode with a look at some of the biggest RPGs coming to consoles this 2020. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Talk Nintendo Podcast Host - Casey Gibson Beer of the Night - Charles Henri - Les 2 Freres - Amber Ale - 6.2% alcohol Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Instagram: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

The sixth game in the Legend of Heroes series is a hidden gem that will delight all who discover it. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd Radio Free Nintendo Co-Host - Guillaume Veillette Beer of the Night - L'Ambigue - La Voie Maltee - English Bitter - 4.5% alcohol - 25 IBU - 14 SRM Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

The crossover podcast between The Thirsty Mage and The Talk Nintendo Podcast that explores Paper Mario: TTYD. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek TNP Co-Host - Casey Gibson TNP Co-Host - Perry Burkum Beer of the Night - The Original - Innis and Gunn - Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

David and Jordan dive into the the Yakuza series, starting with Yakuza 0. (Disclaimer: Japanese names are mispronounced often in this episode, and for that we apologize) On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Beer of the Night - Hop-Man - Overhop Brewing Co. - Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

David and Jordan debate which side of the planet develops the most interesting worlds to explore. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Beer of the Night - Amber Ale - Microbrasserie Le Prospecteur - Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

David and Jordan talk about Transistor, a wonderful action-RPG from SuperGiant Games and finish with an overview of the Atelier Trilogy on Switch. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Beer of the Night - Ping Pong IPA - Microbrasserie Pixel - Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

When you think game of the decade usually titles like Breath of the Wild and Persona 5 come to mind. On this episode of The Thirsty Mage, Jordan and David discuss why Nier: Automata should be in that conversation. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Beer of the Night - Save Peach - Microbrasserie Pixel - Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

Jordan and David highlight a variety of different combat systems found in many JRPGs and finish the discussion with a ranking of their favourites. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Beer of the Night - Cerise - Le Castor Brewery - 6.8% Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

The retro team over at The Thirsty Mage travelled to our happy place: An RPG from the SNES era. And not just any RPG, a Final Fantasy title that many probably haven’t had the chance to play. The fellows at the pub finished Final Fantasy V for the first time and provide their insight into the often overlooked classic. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek RFN Co-Host - Guillaume Veillette Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

We pay our respects to one of the best composers in the video game industry. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Talk Nintendo Host - Perry Burkum Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

The pub takes a look back at the last 10 years in RPGs, and then ahead to what we hope the future will bring. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek RFN Host - James Jones Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

Whether you’ve already purchased one of Sword or Shield, or maybe you’re on the fence, or have no intention of buying, you’ll likely enjoy at least part of this spoiler free review of the first mainline Pokémon on a console. Games Discussed: - Pokémon Sword/Shield - On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek NWR Associate Editor - Matt Zawodniak Beer of the Night - Mons Scotch Ale - 10.5% Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

It all started with Hironobu Sakaguchi, and we discuss what possibly is his last game that can be played on a console. Games Discussed: - The Last Story - On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd RFN Co-Host - Guillaume Veilette NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Beer of the Night - Mons Quadruppel Abbey - 9.5% Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

The pub reviews the long time coming port of Romancing SaGa 3 on the Nintendo Switch and an expert joins in to discuss the other works of Akitoshi Kawazu. Games Discussed: - Romancing SaGa 3 - - Various Games from Kawazu - On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd RFN Co-Host - Guillaume Veilette NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek NWR Owner - Neal Ronaghan Kawazu Expert - Jonathon Finch Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

The folks at the pub discuss many of the RPGs from the past couple months you may have missed. Games Discussed: - Ring Fit Adventure - - Little Town Hero - - World of Warcraft - - Alliance Alive - - Children of Morta - On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd TNP Co-Host - Casey Gibson NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek NWR Owner - Neal Ronaghan Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

Sony may have discontinued the Vita but life found a way to keep the handheld device relevant. Games Discussed: - Final Fantasy Tactics - On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek NWR Owner - Neal Ronaghan Beer of the Night - Belgh Brasse Brewery Morbach - 4.5% Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

We put our favorite 8-Bit RPGs up to modern scrutiny to determine if they are still fun today. Games Discussed: - Final Fantasy Legend II - - Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link - - Pokemon Yellow - - Final Fantasy - Link to Shumplations Interview: http://shmuplations.com/kazukoshibuya/ On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd RFN Co-Host - Guillaume Veillette Beer of the Night - Pit Caribou Blanche de Pratto - 4.75% Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

The pub discusses how The Witcher 3 runs on Switch and whether diplomacy is really the best policy. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek NWR Site Director - John Rairdin Beer of the Night - Les Trois Mousquetaires Porter Baltique - 10% Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/kwR9kxC Email: David@TheThirstyMage.com

October marks the release of a bunch of old CRPGs ported onto Switch, and the panel shares their opinion on whether they are worth playing. After that, they discuss some of their favourite CRPGs and debate on whether we'll ever see Final Fantasy XVI. On the panel: Thirsty Mage Host - David Lloyd TNP Co-Host - Casey Gibson NWR Reviews Editor - Jordan Rudek Twitter: @TheThirstyMage Discord: discord.gg/KVnRaa Email: David@TheThirstyMage