Dragon Quest FM

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...

We're back! To kick off the New Year, we're discussing Dragon Quest in 2023. Plus, we share what YOU said you hoped to see from DQ this year. From the DQ 3 Remake to DQXII and spinoffs, we cover a lot of ground. Thanks to everyone who shared their answers with us! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're discussing our year in gaming and what 2022 brought for the Dragon Quest series. You can hear a whole lot of (spoiler free) talk on Dragon Quest Treasures, B.J. raves about Stray, Austin raves about Chained Echoes, plus Star Ocean 6, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Trails From Zero, Scarlet Nexus, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and a lot more! Also, a weird rant against Amazon Prime Music and a...

This week, Austin and B.J. are both sick but please enjoy this classic episode from a couple years ago where Elinzia, the Crafting Rogue sat down with Austin to discuss making Dragon Quest stuff! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're chatting about the most underrated games in the Dragon Quest series. Can you guess our #1 answers? We each picked our Top 3, discussed them, and shared what people told us online too. Thanks to everyone who shared their answers with us! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're counting down the best Dragon Quest spin-offs (or spin-off series)! We tried to be objective and a special shoutout to everyone online who voted and weighed in on which spin-off was their favorite. What's your favorite DQ spin-off? You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're talking about Rocket Slime - the Dragon Quest spin-off on the Nintendo DS that catapulted its way into our hearts. We also chat a bit about the first and third Slime Mori Mori games (which we sadly never got localized officially). Plus, we share YOUR favorite memories from Rocket Slime. Thanks to everyone who shared their answers with us! You can support this podcast by visiting P...

This week, we're trying to answer the age-old question - "Why has Dragon Quest struggled in the West?" And we think we found an answer! This should've been a Questy Boys episode! Oh well, hindsight is 20-20 and all that. Anyway, we talk a lot about the history of Dragon Warrior in the NES days as well as DQ8's launch and why Dragon Quest XI came at JUST the right time. You can support this podcast...

This week, Austin is raving about Star Ocean: The Divine Force and telling B.J. (and YOU) why you should definitely check it out. But will Dragon Quest fans like the game? We think so! Despite some major differences, like combat, there's still plenty to appreciate here if you love DQ! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, it's our yearly Halloween episode and we're sharing YOUR favorite spooky moments -  yes, YOU! Plus, we talk about horror movies, horror novels, and why B.J. cooked so much in Breath of the Wild. Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite DQ frights with us! You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, Austin is discussing the recent preview of Dragon Quest Treasures, plus the locations Square Enix has shared about Draconia's island. B.J. is on vacation, so this episode is a bit short, but we wanted to still get some content up for you guys!  You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM A more in-depth preview of DQ Treasures can be found here .

This week, we're going negative! (Kinda, but not really). We're chatting about which characters get under our skin the most - from the Prince of Cannock refusing to leave his hotel bed to how long it takes to like Maribel, we go through each mainline game in the series.  You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, B.J. is sick so to ring in the spooky season, please enjoy our first Halloween episode from Season 1! We discuss some of our favorite scary moments in Dragon Quest, plus Slime Pumpking Carving! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, in honor of Dragon Quest V turning 30, we take a look back at the game, its characters, its story, and its monster-recruiting mechanic. We also return to our favorite DQ5-inspired game show - Dr. Agon or B.J.? - and chat about how much we wish a Switch port existed.  You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we cover a lot of ground. We kick things off discussing the latest TGS news of the upcoming Dragon Quest Dai: Infinity Strash game releasing next year and also chat about the Suikoden remasters. Then, it's discussing the final parts of XBC 3 (major spoilers). Also, Austin raves about Trails From Zero. Lots of JRPG goodness to go around!

This week, it's Tokyo Game Show and TGS means lots of JRPG goodness for us to enjoy. We talk a lot about Dragon Quest Treasures, plus other games we're excited for like Trails From Zero, Star Ocean 6, Valkyrie Elysium, and Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core Reunion.  You can find the Dragon Quest Scan Battlers post here . You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM