Dragon Quest FM

This week, we're taking a break from Dragon Quest (mostly, we still bring it up a lot) to become...Final Fantasy FM! We're mostly discussing the first 1/3 of FF16, and trying to keep spoilers to a minimum. Most story-related spoilers don't happen until the last 10 minutes. This also turned into an exploration of action RPGs, so we bring up games like Trinity Trigger, Tales of Arise, Ta...

Surprise! While our feelings were fresh from today's Nintendo Direct (and we got real footage plus a release date for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince), we decided to chat about all the new things! You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we both played the Final Fantasy XVI demo so we took a break from talking about Dragon Quest (but don't worry, there's still DQ talk too) to chat about FF16 and we loved and didn't love in the demo.

This week, we're on hiatus because of B.J.'s surgery, but we should be back next week for more DQFM newness! In the meantime, please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from Season 3 - solving Dragon Quest mysteries and the beginnings of what we have come to call "The Questy Boys." You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, B.J. stops by before his surgery to talk about the Dragon Quest Day reveals. We mostly talk about the new Dragon Quest Monsters game, but also share more info on Infinity Strash: Adventures of Dai, plus what it all could mean for DQ 3 Remake and Dragon Quest 12. There's also some tidbits on a new DQ-inspired game we've been playing, Knight Trail, and what we expect for the futur...

This week, it's Dragon Quest Day 2023 so Austin is coming to you live in the early morning with the reveals from this year's official announcements. We have a release date for Infinity Strash: The Adventures of Dai, and we also have a new DQ Monsters game in development! Plus, some merch, DQX news, and info on the upcoming mobile game, DQ Champions. You can support this podcast by visiting...

This week, we're making our yearly predictions for Dragon Quest Day. It's mostly a hopes and dreams deal at this point, but it's still fun to dream! DQ12, DQ3 Remake, Zenithia Trilogy remasters, a new mobile game, and updates on the Dai: Infinity Strash game are just a few of the topics we touch on. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, B.J. is talking about how he hacked his 3DS and has started playing fan translations of Slime Mori Mori 3, Monsters Joker 3, and other Monsters games. Plus, we talk a bit about Fire Emblem, Trinity Trigger, and other 3DS Dragon Quest games like DQ11 and Theatrhythm. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we return to our "Versus" series and discuss Final Fantasy V and Dragon Quest V. Austin just beat FF5 Pixel Remaster, so it seemed like a great chance to talk about these two great games. We love both of them, so as usual, this is more about discussing how they're similar and different. There are spoilers galore, though, so be warned! You can support this podcast by visiti...

This week, it's a long-requested episode to discuss the best Dragon Quest games on Switch. We end up talking about most (all?) of them at some point, but we try to rank our favorite games in order and also talk about which Switch DQ titles can make the best starting place for newcomers. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

Okay, look, we know it's 45 minutes and not a full hour but the Dragon Quest Catch-Up Hour is back for 2023! This week, we're catching up with the latest Dragon Quest news and chatting about a whole lotta games we're playing or looking forward to - like Slime Mori Mori 3, Final Fantasy XVI, DQ Treasures, Fire Emblem, Trails to Azure, Trails To Reverie, and a lot of other stuff too! You...

This week, Austin is out of town and B.J. is stuck in meetings, so we've compiled the Dragon Quest Treasures supercut - every episode on DQ Treasures back-to-back! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're chatting about Dragon Quest Wars. Since the eShop closed for the 3DS it seemed like a good time to chat about this DSiWare game. We also talk about other DSiWare games and about tactical RPGs, including Vandal Hearts, Battle Ogre, FF Tactics, Triangle Strategy, and more. Plus, some tidbits on Advance Wars and Infinity Strash releasing later this year. You can support this podc...

This week, we're chatting all about the third Rocket Slime game. Slime Mori Mori 3 never made it into English officially, but there is a fan translation! Austin, though, has been checking it out in Japanese (for reasons discussed in this episode) and is here to tell y'all and Beej all about it. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're flipping the script and B.J. is giving us his run-through of mainline Dragon Quest titles, plus hot takes like #paradegate and hating fish. Austin does the Shameless Self Promotion song because everything is backwards. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, Austin catches everyone up on his DQ11 replay and talks about why the vanilla version is the best version. Plus, some stuff on Serena and Erik, Tockles, and high school reunions.  You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're counting down our favorite slimes in Dragon Quest. Our lists are pretty different, but include slimes like Slival,  Healix, and Healie. Plus, reading aloud terrible Dragon Quest jokes fed to us by an AI program. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, Austin talks about his Dragon Quest XI replay. It's his fifth time playing the game (only second of the vanilla version though) and he's learning (or at least remembering) all sorts of things he missed back in 2018. Plus, some tidbits on Chained Echoes, Octopath Traveler 2, and Tony Hawk (yes again). You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, Austin is sharing five fun facts he's learned about Dragon Quest 2 since doing some research for a project he's working on. From alternate endings to weird factoids about vinyl records, there's hopefully something here you didn't know yet! And if you know them all, hopefully you'll have fun listening to B.J.'s impression of a Cake song. Plus, did we just discover the ending to Dragon Qu...

This week is another Patreon request episode where we explore the idea of Dragon Quest going into other video game genres - like kart racing, fighting, and dancing. We also chat about Austin's Dragon Quest XI replay, PS2 memory cards, and the Beatles (trust us, it makes sense when you listen to the episode).  You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're handling a special Patreon patron request by discussing games we think are classic and comfort food. We kick things off by discussing Dragon Quest - and especially DQ XI - then B.J. discusses his favorite classic JRPGs. Then, it's a long chat about how much we love Tony Hawk games. Plus, plenty of tidbits on games like Super Mario Bros. 3, Final Fantasy 9, Wave Runner, and other f...

This week, we wrap up our DQ Treasures episodes by talking about the final boss, postgame, and secret characters. Plus, we talk about sequel possibilities and what we'd like a DQ Treasures 2 to fix. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, it's our third episode on DQ Treasures. We kick off the episode by reading some of your answers and opinions on the game. Then, we discuss the finer aspects of catapults vs. slingshots, Austin's "Shrine of What Could've Been," and rival gangs making off with our treasure. Some very minor spoilers late in the episode, but there's a warning! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreo...

This week, we continue our chat about Dragon Quest Treasures with some (very) light spoilers. From B.J.'s first Iconic treasure to monster variety and combat, we touch on a little bit of everything. Plus, why Austin won't give up on Mech Tyson. Thanks to everyone who shared their answers with us on social media - we'll read more on next week's episode! You can support this podcast by visiting Patr...

This week, we're kicking off our coverage of Dragon Quest Treasures by discussing the early parts of the game and mechanics we love (plus a few we didn't love at all). Austin is mean to birds, B.J. hates character intros, but we both love treasure! Oh, and this episode is mostly spoiler free, so if you haven't played it yet, it's safe to listen. You can supposed this podcast by visiting Patreon.co...