Best Mario Persona Podcasts (2024)

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Class Conscious - Summoners! 1:32:30

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It's the Summer o' Summoners on Axe of the Blood God! We're celebrating summoners, extoling evokers, and commemorating callers! But first we have to decide who qualifies? Are Pokemon Trainers summoners? Is Ichiban a summoner? Is listening to a podcast not a kind of summoning? That's right, as far as I'm concerned YOU'RE my favourite summoner, dear …

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The Casting Of Frank Stone Cover Story, Nobody Wants To Die, And Arranger | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, we unpack our latest cover story on The Casting of Frank Stone! After that, Marcus Stewart dives into his time playing the cyberpunk noir detective game Nobody Wants to Die. Charles Harte discusses his early impression of Arranger, and Kyle breaks down his review of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the…

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Persona 3 Reload - Part 4 - Strength 1:20:16

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This Week: We play Persona 3 Reload through 9/5. Next Week: We play some more! Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!By RPG Bookclub

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Emio DISAPOINTS, Okami 2 & Viewtiful Joe 3 POSSIBLE!? + Dragon Age 4 Voices Revealed 1:36:12

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club announced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHBtMQaj7w0 Official Joy-Con Charging Stand is being released on October 17 https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1813997200000635056 Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is out: 73 on …

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Trails Through Daybreak, Tsukihime, and More! 1:33:40

29m ago1:33:40

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By popular demand, it's a long-overdue look at the colossal Trails series! Kat, Nadia, and Eric are joined by Trails expert James Galizio to discuss the latest entry to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary; Trails Through Daybreak. How do you get into a series with a dozen entries in the same narrative? Is Daybreak a good place to jump in? What's…

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DLC Edition: FromSoftware's Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS) 1:10:41

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Title: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (エルデンリングシャドウオブジエルドツリー, Eruden Ringu Shadō obu ji Erudotsurī) [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Developer: FromSoftware Publisher(s): Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware (JP) Designers: Hidetaka Miyazaki (director/writer), Yui Tanimura (director), George R. R. Martin (writer), Yosuke Kayugawa, Ryu Matsumoto Platform…

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Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess, Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Impressions | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, we're sharing our review-in-progress thoughts on two intriguing releases this week. First up, Wesley LeBlanc shares his initial impressions of Capcom's action/strategy/tower-defense hybrid Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Marcus Stewart then dishes out his time slaying gods in the action s…

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Persona 3 Reload - Part 3 - The Lovers 1:24:31

23m ago1:24:31

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This Week: We play Persona 3 Reload through 7/28. Next Week: We play some more! Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!By RPG Bookclub

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom BIG Secret LEAKED + Emio Horror Game REACTION! 1:57:53

6d ago1:57:53

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: #WhoIsEmio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhwwG-QvGQ Not made by Bloober Team? https://mynintendonews.com/2024/07/13/ign-sources-saying-that-emio-is-probably-not-a-bloober-game/ ESRB rating reveals that Link is playable in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom https://www.esrb.org/ratings/…

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Our RPG Backlogs of Shame and More 1:42:49

10m ago1:42:49

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We've all got one. Some are bigger than others but we can all agree that we can't get enough of'em. No, not opinions. I'm talking backlogs! Whether it's a real life shelf with a copy of Shadow Hearts you borrowed from your friend 7 years ago and can't quite bring yourself to play but also don't want to give back, or your digital shelf full of game …

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Game Launch Edition: Intelligent Systems' Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free) 38:31

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Title: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (ペーパーマリオRPG, Paper Mario RPG) [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Developer(s): Intelligent Systems, Tose (assisting) Publisher: Nintendo Designer(s): Masahiko Nagaya, Ryota Kawade (original) Platform: Nintendo Switch Release date: May 23, 2024 PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast) SHOWNOTES: Running lat…

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Best Games of 2024 (So Far) And Anger Foot Review | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew attempts to highlight the best games of 2024 that have launched between January and July. This is not all-encompassing. Rather, it's more a conversation about this year's early standouts and other releases we plan to visit before our official Game of the Year discussions in December. Before…

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Nintendo Switch Online NEW Games Reaction + Sonic X Shadow Generations Teaser Reacts 1:26:55

5d ago1:26:55

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: NES – Nintendo Switch Online adds COBRA TRIANGLE, Donkey Kong Jr. Math, Golf, Mach Rider, The Mystery of Atlantis, SOLAR JETMAN, and Urban Champion https://www.gematsu.com/2024/07/nes-nintendo-switch-online-adds-cobra-triangle-donkey-kong-jr-math-golf-mach-rider-the-mystery-of-…

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The Darkest Moments in RPGs 1:46:12

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Sometimes it's not just about the power of friendship. Even the most friend-shaped RPGs can pull the rug out from under you with a moment that makes your skin crawl. Sometimes they beat you over the head with that rug with moments that make you go "aww jeez, come on, don't do that!" On this week's Axe of the Blood God Nadia and Victor discuss their…

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JRPG Report Episode 271 - Ys X: Nordics coming west! Also, Trails Through Daybreak II and much more! 44:26

6d ago44:26

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This episode! The boys discuss Ys Nordics and the Oath in Felghana Remake, The Legend of Heroes Trails Through Daybreak II, and much more! All the JRPG news goodness for your ears <3 :) Support the podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JRPGReport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon support gives you access to the JRPG Report discord channel, and my ne…

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FFXIV: Dawntrail Impressions, Infinity Nikki Beta, And Alan Wake 2's Night Springs DLC | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, former GI editor and current writer for The Indie Informer John Carson drops by to share his impressions of Final Fantasy XIV's newly released Dawntrail expansion. We're also joined by our wonderful podcast editor Matt Storm to give their thoughts on Alan Wake 2's Night Springs DLC, Paper Mario: The…

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Persona 3 Reload - Part 2 - The High Priestess 1:45:41

10d ago1:45:41

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This Week: We play Persona 3 Reload through 6/8. Next Week: We play some more! Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!By RPG Bookclub

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Luigi's Mansion 2 is AWFUL!? + Miyamoto SPEAKS! 2:04:09

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Nintendo says it wants to avoid Switch 2 scalping by making enough to meet demand https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-says-it-wants-to-avoid-switch-2-scalping-by-making-enough-to-meet-demand/ Miyamoto: If Nintendo has a game that sells 30 million units every 3-5 y…

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2024 So Far, Dawntrail, and More! 1:45:30

12d ago1:45:30

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So long dads and grads; Summer is here and that means pina coladas on the beaches of Tural. And as we soak up that vitamin D we might as well reflect on the year so far. What RPGs have blown our minds, which ones not so much, and what are we looking forward to in the latter half of Anno Domini 2024? Kat, Nadia, and Eric discuss all this, plus Shado…

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Dragon Age Cover Story And Shadow of the Erdtree Review | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses our recent trip to Bioware for our Dragon Age: The Veilguard cover story, our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review, PS5-bound multiplayer shooter, Concord, a new battle royale from former League of Legends developers, atmospheric horror title Still Wakes the Deep, Dustborn, Lu…

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Persona 3 Reload - Part 1 - The Fool 56:18

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This Week: We play Persona 3 Reload through 4/20 (nice). Next Week: We play some more! Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!By RPG Bookclub

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Nintendo Leakers CAUGHT + Avowed Details & BEST FPS Games 1:34:20

21d ago1:34:20

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: The leakers are dead; long live the leakers: Midori & Pyoro dead, AdaWong lives https://www.resetera.com/threads/pyoro-leaks-switch-game-announcements-part-4.860007/page-23?post=124612014#post-124612014 Nintendo confirms “some” of the original M&L developers are involved in mak…

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#184 | Nintendo Direct (June) & Persona 3 Reload 1:04:50

1M ago1:04:50

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Welcome to Turtle Jump--the video game podcast of your heart and mine (and mine)! This time, Allen and Paul share their thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct. Spoilers: it's a doozy. Also, we talk about our time playing Persona 3 Reload. And boy oh boy, what a game that is! Email Us! turtlejumpletters@gmail.com Twitter Us! @TurtleJumpShow…

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Shadow of the Erdtree, Nintendo Direct, FFVI, and More! w/ Mitchell Saltzman 1:44:25

23d ago1:44:25

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I hope you like your rings elden and your trees erd because this week Kat, Nadia, Eric, and special guest Mitchell Saltzman discuss the much-anticipated Elden Ring DLC. Plus, the latest Nintendo Direct, and Eric's experience with Final Fantasy VI so far. It's a jam-packed episode this week on Axe of the Blood God! Tune in to live recordings of the …

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Ep 45 (Part 1): Capcom's The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS) 1:29:16

29d ago1:29:16

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Title(s): The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles [Wikipedia] [IMDb] The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures (大逆転裁判 ‐成歩堂龍ノ介の冒険‐, Dai Gyakuten Saiban: Naruhodō Ryūnosuke no Bōken, lit. Great Turnabout Trial: The Adventures of Ryūnosuke Naruhodō) [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Designer(s): Shu Takumi (director) Shu Takumi, Yoichiro Ikeda…

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JRPG Report Episode 270 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake release date confirmed, New Mario RPG and more! 21:25

21d ago21:25

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This episode! I (Dalton) am back, and whewwwww what a news week we have! Dragon Quest, Mario, Fantasian, Baten Kaitos, Fairy Tail, and more! JRPG fans are eating good as of late <3 Support the podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JRPGReport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon support gives you access to the JRPG Report discord channel, and my new Let's…

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Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Impressions, Zelda, Metroid, And Lots More Nintendo | GI Show

23d ago

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This week on The Game Informer Show, we share our spoiler-free impressions of Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. We gave the expansion a 9.75 in our review. We also dive into Nintendo's impressive Summer Direct showcase and chat about the first mainline Zelda game where Zelda is the protagonist, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario & Luigi: Brother…

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Bonus: The JRPG Canon - Bahamut Lagoon 53:59

24d ago53:59

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Trish was out on recording day, and we couldn't get a bonus episode done in time, so here's one from the archives on the bonus feed. If you liked it, consider checking us out at www.rpgbook.club where there's more where that came from. We'll be back with Persona 3 Reload next week, but until then, go play some games! The JRPG Canon theme music is "…

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Nintendo Direct REACTION! Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4, AND MORE! 2:02:47

25d ago2:02:47

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Nintendo Direct reactions https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240618530727/en/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Echoes-of-Wisdom-and-Metroid-Prime-4-Beyond-for-Nintendo-Switch-Unveiled-in-Latest-Nintendo-Direct-Presentation Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay reveal impressions https://w…

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Dragon Age Impressions and SGF Epilogue w/ Brenden Groom 2:14:10

26d ago2:14:10

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More like Summer Games FEAST. The deluge of news simply doesn't stop. This time Kat, Nadia, Eric, and special guest Brenden Groom focus on Dragon Age: The Veilguard plus a bazillion other games that were announced over the past week. Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for…

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Our Favorite Games Of Summer Game Fest 2024 | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, our boots-on-the-ground crew returns from Los Angeles to discuss their favorite games from Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft Forward, the Xbox Games Showcase, and orbiting events. Watch the Video Version: Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea), Charles Harte (@Chuck…

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Part 9 - The Shadow Queen 1:09:54

1M ago1:09:54

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This Week: We finish Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! Next Week: We do something to give us a quick break before Persona 3 Reload, idk. Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!…

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Xbox Showcase REACTION! Gears E-Day, Perfect Dark, & SO MUCH More! 1:52:03

1M ago1:52:03

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Summer Game Fest: https://www.ign.com/articles/summer-game-fest-2024-everything-announced Devolver Digital: https://www.devolverdirect.com/launch#games-revealed Xbox showcase: https://x.com/Xbox/status/1799869701704892823 Wholesome games: https://wholesomegames.com/ Women-Led G…

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Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase, and More! 1:23:10

1M ago1:23:10

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We're at the SGF. We're at the Day of the Devs. We're at the Xbox Showcase. We're at the combination SGF, Day of the Devs, Xbox Showcase. Kat and Eric are joined by Michael Higham and Moises Tavares to discuss an absolute deluge of game reveals, announcements, trailers, and news. Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at http…

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JRPG Report Episode 269 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, FFXIV Dawntrail, and more! 28:35

1M ago28:35

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This week, Episode 269! (Nice Twice!!) With Dalton away dealing with a family tragedy, Mikhailov and Nefarious fill in to bring you your dose of JRPG News goodness! From Elden Ring, FFXIV, and more, tune in to learn all you need to know about RPGs coming out of Japan! Support the podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JRPGReport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ep 44: Collateral Gaming vs. Atari's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) (SPOILERS) 40:57

1M ago40:57

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Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Developer: Atari, Inc. Publisher: Atari, Inc. Designer: Howard Scott Warshaw Platform: Atari 2600 Release: December 1982 PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast) SHOWNOTES: It's finally time. Collateral Gaming is reviewing perhaps the most well-known video game cited as the worst …

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Preview And SGF Predictions | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Eric Van Allen joins us to discuss playing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree for three hours, our predictions for this weekend's Summer Game Fest, and several new non-AAA games worth playing: Hauntii, Wild Bastards, and Nine Sols. Watch The Video Version: Follow us on social media: A…

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Part 8 - Mario Shoots the Moon 54:41

1M ago54:41

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This Week: We play Chapter Seven of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! Next Week: We finish Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!By RPG Bookclub

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Nintendo Leaker CAUGHT + Summer Game Fest Predictions 1:36:40

1M ago1:36:40

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: The Play Nintendo Tour Invites Families to Enjoy a Summer of Fun in Cities Across the U.S. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240603261626/en/The-Play-Nintendo-Tour-Invites-Families-to-Enjoy-a-Summer-of-Fun-in-Cities-Across-the-U.S Google employee leaked information from …

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State of Play, Summer Games Event Preview, and More! 1:38:14

1M ago1:38:14

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The season of big summer announcements has begun! Kat, Nadia, and Eric discuss the RPG offerings Sony has revealed in the latest State of Play. What do PlayStation-playing RPG-lovers have to look forward to in the near future? Find out on this episode of Axe of the Blood God! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://…

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Quest Master And The Future Of Movie Game Adaptations | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we played the "build your own Zelda" dungeon maker Quest Master, dived into Fortnite's new season of content (including Fallout), and revisited this year's remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. We also chatted about our love of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and reminisced about the 2015 Mad Max game, kicking o…

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Part 7 - Three Days of Excess 45:32

2M ago45:32

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This Week: We play Chapter Six of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! Next Week: We play Chapter Seven of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!…

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LEGO Zelda Reaction! + Next Resident Evil Remakes Leaked! 1:38:58

2M ago1:38:58

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Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Lego Zelda launches September 1: the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 costs $300 https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/great-deku-tree-2-in-1-77092 Nintendo San Francisco store opens at Union Square in 2025 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240524129507/en/Nintendo-Announces-Plans-fo…

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review w/ Logan Plant 1:29:09

2M ago1:29:09

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The Mario RPG remakes continue with a Gamecube classic and Kat, Nadia, and special guest Logan Plant are here to talk about it. Does the brilliant script hold up? Is the combat and progression still as fantastic as it's always been? And who is the best companion? That's easy, we all know who it is. Go on. You get one guess. And if it's wrong you ne…

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#147 Bring Back Warriors All Stars [無双☆スターズ Retrospective] 25:02

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JRPG Report Episode 268 - Kingdom Hearts series is heading to Steam! and more!!! 51:48

2M ago51:48

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This episode! Kingdom Hearts is making its way to Steam, the Neptunia Switch releases have been delayed, and more!!! Support the podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JRPGReport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon support gives you access to the JRPG Report discord channel, and my new Let's Play series :) Patreon Thank You List: Jake W Jordan K Kularian M…

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Hellblade II, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Reviews, Exploring Manor Lords | GI Show

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we unpack our reviews of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and the "more than a remaster but not quite a remake" of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. We also share our first foray into the hit early access city-builder, Manor Lords, and give our impressions of exciting new indies such as Hauntii, Duck D…

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Ep 43: Collateral Gaming vs. United Pixtures' Plumbers Don't Wear Ties (SPOILERS) 52:26

2M ago52:26

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Title(s): Plumbers Don't Wear Ties [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Plumbers Don't Wear Ties: Definitive Edition Developer(s): United Pixtures Limited Run Games (DE) Publishers: United Pixtures, Kirin Entertainment (3DO) Limited Run Games (DE) Designer: Michael Anderson Platforms: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox …

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Podcast Episode 151: What Were The Best Games Of 2023? 1:32:50

2M ago1:32:50

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This week, the HPCritical podcast crew took a week to look back on 2023 and finally decided on a definitive game-of-the-year list for the group. From Final Fantasy 16 to Spider Man 2, Octopath Traveler 2 and more, find out what makes the top five games of 2023. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite it…

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