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What Do You Think Is the Best RPG Not Named Chrono Trigger?
COMMUNITY QUESTION | We have concluded our Top 25 RPGs countdown, at last! But what do you think should have been number one?
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We're in the Final Stretch of the Top 25 RPG Countdown!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | The Top 10 is here!
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We Revisit the Greatest Dragon Quest of Them All on This Week's RPG Podcast
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Dragon Quest 5, Destiny, and Tales of Vesperia headline this week's episode of Blood God.
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Five Big Questions as We Preview the Year in RPGs for 2019
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | It's a brand new year, and we're here to preview Kingdom Hearts 3, Outer Worlds, and other big RPGs of 2019.
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The USG End of the Year Podcast Special
PODCAST | The entire gang from USgamer get together to recount the best of 2018.
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Persona 4 vs Persona 5: Which One Should be on our Top 25 RPG List? We Want Your Thoughts!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Nadia and I discuss which Persona game deserves to be in the #9 slot in the Top 25 RPG list, and we want your thoughts, too!
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Pokemon Let's Go and Fallout 76: Breaking Down Two of 2018's Biggest RPGs
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat, Mike, and Nadia dig into two RPGs that break the norms for their respective franchises.
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Discussing Fire Emblem's Anniversary, Tabata's Surprise Resignation, Geno, and More
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia revisit the Fire Emblem that started it all in North America, plus talk Hajime Tabata, Geno, Diablo Immortal, and more.
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Why Diablo 3 Works So Well on Switch
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia talk Diablo 3, Blizzcon announcements and Deltarune before adding another entry to the Top 25 RPG list.
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Our Favorite RPG Cowboys, Fallout 76 Beta Impressions, and More!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia pick their favorite cowboys from Final Fantasy VIII to Fallout, and also talk more about the Fallout 76 beta.
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Axe of the Blood God Returns to Persona 5 and Celebrates Knights of the Old Republic
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia dig into their backlog, remember Mother 3's excellent fansub, and add another game to the Top 25 RPG list.
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Axe of the Blood God Reviews The World Ends With You on Switch!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | And Assassin's Creed Odyssey too!
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We Answer the Big Questions About Fallout 76
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Nadia returns from West Virginia with a full report on Fallout 76, and we add to our Top 25 RPG list!
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Axe of the Blood God Reviews Valkyria Chronicles 4 and Talks to Legendary RPG Writer Chris Avellone
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Nadia and Kat sit down to review the triumphant return of Valkyria Chronicles and interview writer Chris Avellone about his latest game.
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The PlayStation Classic Invites a Renewed Examination of the PS1's RPG Legacy
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | We discuss the PlayStation Classic and continue through the Top 25 RPG Countdown!
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A Chat With RPG Legend Brian Fargo. Plus: Where the Heck is Final Fantasy VIII on Switch?
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | The RPG podcast welcomes back RPG legend Brian Fargo and ponders the whereabouts of Final Fantasy VIII.
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Axe of the Blood God Reviews Dragon Quest XI!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Nadia and Kat dive into Dragon Quest XI. Don't worry, no spoilers!
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Listen to Our PAX West LIVE Celebration of Mass Effect!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | We add Mass Effect to our Top 25 RPG countdown LIVE from PAX West.
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Axe of the Blood God Explores Battle for Azeroth and Remembers Deus Ex
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | We're all in on PC RPGs this week!
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5 Things We Miss Most From Classic RPGs
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Where have you gone, overworld map. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
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How the Second Wave of RPGs in the 1980s Set the Stage for the Amazing Games to Come
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | We remember Wizardry, Bard's Tale, and Diablo 2 in this week's episode of the RPG podcast.
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The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #19: Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
The Genesis didn't have Final Fantasy, but Phantasy Star IV is one heck of a consolation prize.
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Why Aren't There More Space RPGs?
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Sci-fi RPGs are fairly common, but there are fewer space RPGs than you might think.
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Axe of the Blood God Reviews Banner Saga 3
PODCAST | The well-regarded indie trilogy ends on a dark note.
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World of WarCraft is Relevant as Ever After Nearly 14 Years
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Blizzard's MMORPG joins our Top 25 list.
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Axe of the Blood God Reviews Octopath Traveler!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | GameXplain's Derrick Bitner joins Kat and Nadia to review Octopath Traveler on our RPG podcast.
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Initial Thoughts on Octopath Traveler Ahead of the Review
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Nadia shares her initial thoughts on Octopath Traveler, and our Top 25 RPG countdown continues.
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Exploring Ultima and Teletype RPGs, Plus #24 on Our Top 25 RPG Countdown
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Jeremy Parish returns as we discuss #24 on our Top 25 RPG countdown.
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USgamer's Top 25 RPG Countdown Begins!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia talk about Ys 8's localization woes before diving into number 25 on their list of the best 25 RPGs to date.
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E3 2018 Wrap-Up: The Beginning of the End of the Current Console Generation
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | The current generation will soon be coming to a close, what it's like to interview Tetsuya Nomura, and more.
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Axe of the Blood God talks Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield, Elder Scrolls 6, and the Rest of the E3 RPG Reveals So Far
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | The Blood God is pleased by the trove of new RPGs coming our way.
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The Kanto Pokedex is Overrated
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia talk Pokemon Let's Go, Fallout 76, and Moonlighter in the latest episode of our RPG podcast.
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We Break Down the First Kingdom Hearts 3 Hands-On in Detail
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What a Wonderful Night to Talk About Castlevania
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat's still wandering the desert, so Nadia, Anthony, and special guest John Learned team up to talk about the 15th anniversary of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow.
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Long Lost RPGs We Desperately Want to Play, but Probably Never Will
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | With Kat on vacation, Nadia and guest host Anthony Agnello talk about "lost" RPGs, the dismal state of game preservation in general, and the joy of Dragon's Crown Pro.
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The First Super Robot Wars You Should Play
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia wrap Cosmic Star Heroine, talk about the impact of graphics, and pick the first Super Robot Wars you should play.
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Axe of the Blood God Figures Out Where Ni No Kuni 2's Story Went Wrong
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | A spoiler-filled discussion of NNK2's story, Monster Hunter World's new event, and more.
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The Top 5 Legendary Weapons in RPG History
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia pick the best legendary weapons from Final Fantasy, World of WarCraft, and more.
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Axe of the Blood God Wraps Up PAX East!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia talk World of WarCraft, Dragon Quest XI, Underworld Ascendant, and more.
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Did Square Enix Make a Mistake by Not Putting Dragon Quest XI on the 3DS?
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia discuss Dragon Quest XI, The Alliance Alive, and more.
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Zanki Zero Brings Danganronpa's Unique Sense of Humor to the RPG Space
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Ni No Kuni 2, Ultima Online, Zanki Zero and more headline this week's episode of the RPG podcast.
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The Axe of the Blood God Review of Ni No Kuni 2
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat talks about her review of Ni No Kuni 2 in the latest episode of the RPG podcast.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Isn't Just a Good RPG—It's a Great One
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Our RPG podcast recaps last week's Nintendo Direct, dives into Radiant Historia, and praises Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
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Paying Tribute to the Cruel Beauty of Demon's Souls
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat is joined by special guests David Craddock and John Learned as they pay tribute to a pioneering action RPG.
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The Best Endings in RPG History
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia delve into the art of creating a great ending in an RPG.
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Should You Play Secret of Mana's Remake or the SNES Original?
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | The latest episode of our RPG podcast goes in-depth on Kingdom Come: Deliverance and the Secret of Mana Remake.
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Axe of the Blood God: Making Meaningful Decisions in RPGs
PODCAST | We share Ni No Kuni 2 impressions and talk about ways to make RPG endings meaningful.
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Axe of the Blood God: Panzer Dragoon Saga's 20th Anniversary With The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh
PODCAST | We revisit the tragic history of Sega's lost classic.
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Axe of the Blood God: Our Monster Hunter: World Review
PODCAST | Bob returns to talk about Monster Hunter World, and we've got more Cosmic Star Heroine!
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Axe of the Blood God: Fable Revival Rumors, and the Cosmic Star Heroine Report #1
PODCAST | Kat and Nadia talk about the rumored Fable game that's maaaybe coming to Xbox One. Also, the verdict is in on our new RPG report. Go go Cosmic Star Heroine(s)!