The folks at the pub take a look back at the earliest games made by Blizzard Entertainment.

The Early Days of Blizzard Entertainment

David and Casey take a look back on all the big releases of 2025 and debate what kind of year it was for RPGs.

Year in Review: 2025

David and Paige talk about the games they both chose to play, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Octopath Traveler 0.

Games With “Path” in the Title

New Gaming Hardware is on the horizon only a few months after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. David and Casey discuss the new Steam Machine, their favourite devices, and platforms that are now 6 years old.

The State of Gaming Hardware

The pub partakes in a spoilercast of the Game of the Year in our hearts for 2025, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Spoilercast

In this episode, David and Casey take a deep trek through the dark and demon-filled world of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise. From their favourite titles, to their most used demons, they explore what makes SMT such a fascinating series to explore.



Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about the franchise, this episode takes a spoiler-lite journey into everything that makes Shin Megami Tensei such an incredible experience.

The Year of Shin Megami Tensei

Our latest episode is all about Digimon or Pokémon, as Paige joins us to discuss Digimon Story - Time Stranger and Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Digimon or Pokémon?

For some strange reason, David thought this was the year he could get over his Kinemortophobia, but alas that proved not to be the case. He and Casey discuss Resident Evil, Silent Hill F and The Nameless Game.

A Discussion of Spooky RPGs

Finally, after years of telling anyone would listen, the world is discovering just how wonderful Trails in the Sky truly is. The podcast shares their early impressions of the remake and their favourite parts so far.

Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter: Impressions

Handheld gaming may be booming today, but many fans consider the true golden age to be the Nintendo DS and PSP era from 2004 to 2014. In this episode, David and Casey revisit the most underrated Nintendo DS RPGs and overlooked PSP RPGs from the early 2000s, sharing hidden gems and revealing which classic handheld RPGs are still sitting on their backlogs.

Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable?

The Thirsty Mage is the pub where friends meet to have a drink and talk about their favourite new and retro RPGs. Whether specific games or RPG related topics, the pub is always open for positive discussion.

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