A Look Back at the RPGs of 2023

12/25/23 • 138 min

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Merry Chrysler! We here at Axe of the Blood God prepared this very special episode that takes both a deeply critical and celebratory look at the nutty year that just passed us by. We had RPGs galore! Have we ever seen such bounty? New Zelda! New Baldur's Gate! New Cyberpunk...sort of!

But we had troubles galore, too. Layoffs and downsizing left and right. The end of vintage game media websites and game studios. What awaits us in 2024? We dunno! But we can guarantee the Blood God will always be with you. That's what Christmas is all about.

In this episode:

Our Game of the Year!
Zelda, Zelda, Baldur's Gate, Zelda!
The Super Mario RPG remake is great!
Starfield discourse that's as long and girthy as Luigi's schlong
And lots more!

Music used in this episode:

Tantal [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]
Narshe March [Final Fantasy VI]

Secret of Mana Santa art source

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In this episode:

Our Game of the Year!
Zelda, Zelda, Baldur's Gate, Zelda!
The Super Mario RPG remake is great!
Starfield discourse that's as long and girthy as Luigi's schlong
And lots more!

Music used in this episode:

Tantal [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]
Narshe March [Final Fantasy VI]

Secret of Mana Santa art source

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Previous Episode

Hidden Gems of 2023 w/ Reb Valentine

The Holidays are right around the corner and you know what that means?

That's right! All the children who have been good year 'round gather at the local podcast to hear the wise old hosts dispense their recommendations for the year! But what's this? Mean Mr. Grinch stole aaaaaall the popular games this year! Fret not, little one. Just because mainstream gaming media hasn't covered it doesn't mean it's not worth curling up with next to the fire. In fact, just for you we've compiled a list of wonderful games no one seems to be talking about! Let Eric, Nadia, and beloved guest Reb Valentine (along with a mail-in ballot from our editor abroad, Victor Hunter) tell you what you missed while you were being a sweet angel 24/7.

Also in this Episode:

End of E3-gelion
The Game Awards speeches that weren't
Nadia's burnt-beard-filled Christmas Pit

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

1:10:40 - Random Encounters

1:27:36 - The Tavern

1:41:52 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook

Music Used in this Episode:

Do Your Best! - [Breath of Fire III]

A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]

Jeuno Starlight Celebration - Final Fantasy XI [Square Enix X'mas Collection]

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Next Episode

The Most Anticipated RPGs of 2024

There's never been a more appropriate year to anticipate RPGs than this one! Whether it's "Like A", "Quest", or "Dogma 2", the Year of the Dragon is bound to bring you something you'll sink a not-insignificant part of your year into! Join Kat, Nadia, and Eric as they each talk about their Top 5 Most Anticipated RPGs of 2024 and more!

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