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Blood God After Dark - Chuck Palahniuk's Shrek 4 | Axe of the Blood God

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 17h

You may have 7 days before Sadako claims your soul but only 2 days to vote for what movie we cover in our Scary Movie Side Quest!

- Shaun of the Dead
- Jennifer's Body
- The Gate
- The Ring
- Otogirisou/St. John's Wort

Vote now! More deets in the alt!
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We have 5 choices, selected by different members of the crew:

Shaun of the Dead (Kat): The zombie comedy that kicked off a long and fruitful series of films from this team of creatives, with Edgar Wright in the director's chair. Horror doesn't have to just be scary, right? It can also be funny, and Shaun of the Dead certainly has a zombie horde's worth of laughs.

Jennifer's Body (Eric): Horror can contain multitudes, from prestige to shock and shlock; but sometimes that "shlock" gets reappraised and finds new meaning as time goes on. Jennifer's Body is one of the better examples of this, as Megan Fox's man-eater has become an icon in this freshly lauded cult-classic.

The Gate (Nadia): We all love a fun, cheesy romp. And The Gate is just that, straight out of Canada and bringing all the kind of popcorn thrills you'd ever want. It makes me want to sit down in a movie theater, flanked by my robot friends, and lob jokes at the monitor, which I cannot control.

The Ring (Alexi): The terror that quickly became a horror classic, and one you'll need to send to a friend right after viewing. When asked why she chose this one, Alexi said: "This movie changed my life, so to speak. When we came out of the theatre my older brother turned to me and said 'see what happens to morbid girls, Lexi?' and from then on I became like 50% less goth." Good answer!

St. John's Wort/Otogirisou (Victor): For our last film, we turn to St. John's Wort, a Japanese horror film based on a Chunsoft sound novel for the Super Famicom, Otogirisou. Somehow, Victor was the only one to pick a horror movie with an actual video game tie. But for those who want to see just how pixelated horror has influenced the silver screen, it's an interesting choice! Also ties into our recent episode all about the history of sound novels!

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You'll have until Wednesday, October 15 at 5 p.m. Central Time to get your votes in.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 23h

... but I bet she'd leave you alone if you were a Star of Destiny subscriber. That, plus this week's bonus episode sound worth it to me.

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The Best GhoOoOosts in RPGs | Axe of the Blood God

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 23h

I'd tell you to check out our episode all about our favourite ghosts in RPGs but it looks like that sad, pale, Victorian child right behind you needs something...

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If Yu-Gi-Oh! kids turn into Saw adults what do Digimon kids turn into?

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Retronauts @retronauts.bsky.social · 8d

One week early for our Patreon subscribers: @nadiaoxford.bsky.social @atariarchive.org & @victorehunter.bsky.social ride a non-stop express locomotive to deliver unto you tales of trains in video games
Sign up & listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/140540...

cover art by Amanda Neipris: a moogle sits on a train reading a book while Sabin grabs a different train out the window

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 2d

And i haven’t romanticized a centaur since

Fallout @fallout.bethesdastudios.com · 4d

"Maaaybeee" 🎶

Wishing a happy 28th birthday to the Fallout that started it all!

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 3d

If Yu-Gi-Oh! kids turn into Saw adults what do Digimon kids turn into? The trifecta of Pokemon, Digimon, and Monster Rancher (and Yu-Gi-Oh if you’re edgy) discussed along with Digimon Story Time Stranger on this week’s episode youtube.com/shorts/h-5k-...

Pantheon of the Blood God - Mother 3 | Axe of the Blood God

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Chris Chapman @retrohistories.bsky.social · 4d

New resurrected podcast feeds, and it's a special RPG drop in honour of @katbailey.bsky.social!

1UP's Active Time Babble and GamePro's Roleplayers' Realm can once again be added to your podcast apps: savestate.site/podcasts/

(Their successor, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, is essential listening!)

Screengrabs of Pocket Casts playing an old episode of ATB and an old episode of Roleplayers' Realm.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 5d

I've got good news and bad news for our $10 patrons.

The good news is, the long-awaited Mother 3 episode with very special guests @ajohnagnello.bsky.social and @bobservo.bsky.social is here and it's over two hours long!

The bad news is where I found it...

www.patreon.com/posts/panthe...

Pantheon of the Blood God - Mother 3 | Axe of the Blood God

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 5d

I've got good news and bad news for our $10 patrons.

The good news is, the long-awaited Mother 3 episode with very special guests @ajohnagnello.bsky.social and @bobservo.bsky.social is here and it's over two hours long!

The bad news is where I found it...

www.patreon.com/posts/panthe...

a computer is on a desk next to a darth vader mask

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 8d

Our team putting together this week’s episode against all odds. Digimon Story Time Stranger feat Kenneth Shepard and Jesse Vitelli is out now!

🎧 SPOOFY open.spotify.com/episode/7Je9...
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Guy standing at console of wires with their hands on their hips

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 10d

Achtung Babies!! There is NO live Blood God stream this morning because Eric's PC exploded.

There is still going to be an episode recording, however, and if you're a Star of Destiny at the $25+ Patreon level, you can still join us on Discord!

patreon.com/bloodgodpod

ALT: a computer is on a desk next to a darth vader mask

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 11d

What do RPGs and sports have in common?
What’s the difference between bros and lads? Kat gives her dissertation across the main episode and BGAD

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What do RPGs and sports have in common? Kat gives her dissertation across the main episode and BGAD

Kat's Mailbag Sendoff | Aotbg 530

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 11d

Eric gave a lot of his takeaways this week (around the 2hr mark)! youtu.be/TyQ-jS7__qo?...

What we talk about when we talk about mature video games

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 12d

Deep down all antiheroes want to be Enzo

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 13d

We want “Mature” storytelling that isn’t just being older Enzo from Reboot. Like if you agree. youtube.com/shorts/fHt7g...

a man in a suit is sitting in front of a window with a suitcase in his hand .

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 14d

Cheerio! Kat is moving to the UK and we celebrate with a mail bag AMA centered on her experience serving the Blood God

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🎥 Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyQ-...
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ALT: a man in a suit is sitting in front of a window with a suitcase in his hand .

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 17d

Tally ho and whatnot! In 10 minutes, we'll be airing AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD LIVE!! on Twitch. It's Kat's last day as a full-time Blood God host and she'll be answering your mailbag questions. Stuff a crumpet up your butt and join us. (That's where crumpets go, right?)

twitch.tv/bloodgodpod

queen elizabeth ii is wearing a purple hat and gloves and waving .

ALT: queen elizabeth ii is wearing a purple hat and gloves and waving .

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 18d

Has anyone checked on Halo 2 kid?? youtube.com/shorts/Ooq9J...

Some say he’s still playing Halo 2 (seriously if you are that kid let us know you’re ok!)

YouTube video by StoneLab Studio

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 18d

You've activated my trap card!
Our next Pantheon vote is four-of-kind; card-based deck-building RPGs!

- Metal Gear Acid 2
- Phantasy Star Online: Episode 3
- Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
- Mega Man Battle Network 2

Put on your poker face and vote now at: www.patreon.com/posts/panthe...

Screenshot of Snake engaging in combat in Metal Gear Acid 2. If you really loved me you'd vote for this one.

A screenshot of Sil'fer in one of the most beautiful stages in PSO Episode 3. Seriously, the windmill stage is gorgeous. If you REALLY loved me you'd vote for this one

A screenshot of the good Chain of Memories. None of that PS2 remake business. It just works better on GBA. It's beautiful and experimental and this game deserves re-appraisal.

A screenshot of MegaMan.exe saying "Women. Can't live with'em, can't live without'em, right?"
I'll still be happy if this gets voted in but if you vote for MMBN2 you're sexist like MegaMan, I'm sorry.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 18d

Not much but it’s honest work 🎣

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 18d

I’ve never been fishing IRL, and honestly would probably hate it, but absolutely any RPG with fishing in it is an instant classic in my book. Congrats EthrA / @stonelabgames.bsky.social youtu.be/dNVScevM43E?...

EthrA | Trailer

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 21d

Kat invents and quickly discounts the unequivocal RPG categorization list. What’s on the list? Why is Victor going Super Saiyan? Eric sips tea like it’s none of his business, and more in this week’s episode!

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Kat’s RPG Categorization List (and why it’s bad)