This week is our DQB2 deep dive on bosses, and surprisingly, this is a part of the game that didn't hold up as well. At least to our memories. While Austin still has things to say about Moonbrooke (who'd have thought!?), BJ doesn't even remember some of the bosses existed. But he doesn't remember half of anything anyway, so how is that different from normal?

Enjoy!

This week, we're unable to record because life, so here's the DQB2 original playthrough episode where Austin felt like he was in hell. Enjoy! We know he sure didn't!

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This will be our final episode (for now) on the wonderful Dragon Quest Builders 2! If you haven’t listened to our previous two episodes about the game, be sure to check those out (episodes (9 and 10). Today, we’re talking about the final parts of the game and our final thoughts. Fair warning: there are a few spoilers ahead!

We begin our discussion by talking about Skelketraz, prison break movies, and being buddies with a slime. Then, we’re away to Moonbrooke, which Austin hated with a fiery purple passion; however, B.J. disliked it but still had some fun while he was there. We air out a few of our complaints with the game during this portion, then it’s on to happier stuff!

After the break, you can hear our thoughts on Malhalla, building a spaceship, and having monsters as friends. We also talk about sandbox games in general, and which ones we’ve played and enjoyed. This leads into our discussion on the post-game, which B.J. is still playing and Austin has yet to play much. And stick around for the end, where we say our final thoughts on the game and whether or not we recommend it to people.

Plus, remember that we have our first-ever ⁠Bonus Minisode ⁠up on Patreon for all of our patrons to listen to. No matter your tier, you can enjoy our bonus episodes exclusively for our Patreon members. This bonus episode covers all of our favorites on Dragon Quest Builders 2, from our favorite island to our favorite NPCs and more! Plus, find out B.J.’s very strong feelings about the new announcement that slimes are edible and taste like limes!

This week, we're celebrating 5 years as a podcast with a special Q&A from our listeners. We talk about DQ a lot, but also touch on questions about old wooden ships and favorite sandwiches. Plus, our favorite moments from the last five years and a whole lot more.

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This week, we conclude the history of Dragon Quest (so far, at least) by talking about DQ 11, the many spin-offs we've gotten in the last decade, and what's next with DQ Treasures, DQ12, and the DQ 3 Remake!

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This week, we're continuing out history of Dragon Quest and we've finally gotten up to DQ9 and DQ10. Plus, we discuss what Adam Sandler has to do with any of this, the legendary Masayuki Map, how DQ9 was like Pokémon GO, and a whole lot more!

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This week, B.J. was out of town and Austin was sick. But since Dragon Quest Treasures got a release of December 9 (yay!), it seemed like an excellent time to rerun our episode on our favorite Dragon Quest spin-off games. 

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This week, it's another patron-inspired episode about how to get someone you love into Dragon Quest. We talk about which DQ game is best to start with, but also which DQ game is best to start with depending on someone's favorite genre. Plus, a whole bunch of other stuff. 

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This week, it's one of our Patreon patron request episodes! We're talking about Hendrik, Jasper, and symbolism in Dragon Quest XI. It's the first in a few episodes we've got planned on symbolism in DQ. Plus, we also talk about the Joker and Lady Gaga, but you gotta listen to find out why!

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This week, we're discussing Dragon Quest 8, which means lots of stuff on Level-5 and Akihiro Hino. Plus, how the FF12 demo helped DQ 8 sell, stuff about Fantasy Life and Rogue Galaxy, and a whole lot more!

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This week, we talk about the announcements of the 36th Anniversary, which includes DQ Treasures and Builders on mobile. Plus, a whole lotta other nonsense because you know how we are.

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Surprise! This week's episode is up a little earlier than we planned! This week, we make our predictions for what announcements we hope to see for Dragon Quest's 36th Anniversary. Spoiler alert: We aren't super optimistic. But we still have a (mostly) good time anyway.

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We're back! This week, we're continuing our look into the history of Dragon Quest, focusing on DQ7 and Enix in the late '90s and early '00s. Plus, a lot about KFC Pokémon merch, Giga Pets, and the Squaresoft/Enix merger.

It's good to be back!

Austin and BJ are super sick this week. So...you get to listen to the Questy Boys. Have fun, and we will be back as soon as our bodies quit rebelling against us! The original episode and show notes can be found here: https://anchor.fm/dragonquest/episodes/S2-E30---Chrono-Trigger-is-a-Dragon-Quest-Game--Right-ehp0n5

It's the first episode of our Dragon Quest 6 deep dive! This week, we're talking about the development and history of the game. Plus, which platform is best to play it on and which we'd recommend the most (they're actually different answers for a very good reason).

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This week, B.J. is still gone for work, but we've got another classic episode for you - one all about our favorite Dragon Quest character, Sylvando. Plus, you can learn about  how Sylvando's voice actor, Shai Matheson, is helping raise money for Ukraine and the Red Cross. 

You can find all the details on In The Game For Ukraine by clicking here.

And if you've never read Austin's interview with Shai, then you can find that here.

This week, B.J. is still out of town for work, so we're sharing one of our favorite episodes from 2020 - all about Dragon Quest and religion. We hope you enjoy it and will see y'all next week for more DQ goodness!

This week, DQFM is on a short hiatus because B.J. is out of town for work. So, since we've been covering the History of Dragon Quest, it seemed like the perfect time to repost our episode on Yuji Horii's life with Dan Howard from Game Apartment 1C. 

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This week, we took a small break from our History of DQ episodes because it's our 150th episode! To celebrate, we play a Dragon Quest-y version of The Newlywed Game (which we call the Goo-lywed Game). Thanks to the folks who sent us questions and a big shoutout to all our listeners and Patreon patrons who've helped us reach the big 1-5-0 milestone!

This week, we're mostly talking about Koichi Nakamura and Dragon Quest V, but we also discuss DQ 6, Chrono Trigger, and all the other stuff doing on with the DQ team in the early and mid '90s. Plus, way too much talk about animated films (we're sorry).

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It's the third week of our look into the history of DQ, and this time we're discussing the cultural impact of Dragon Quest 3, Yuji Horii's plans for DQ4, and a whole lot more! Plus, some stuff on B.J.'s old radio show, Trails of Cold Steel IV, and other games!

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This week, we're continuing our look into the history of the Dragon Quest series. This episode focuses mostly on Yuji Horii and the first DQ game, although there's some stuff about DQ2 and Dragon Warrior in the West as well. Plus, some stuff about Jurassic World and John Stamos that's only loosely related.

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This week, we're starting a looooong discussion about the history of Dragon Quest. Before DQ, there was Ultima and Wizardry, and before that there was D&D. Before that, there was Lord of the Rings, and before EVEN THAT, there was myth. Special shoutout to Sunny for answering our manga question from last week, and HUGE shoutout to all our patrons!

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This week, we finally have some new Dragon Quest stuff to love, thanks to the new release of the DQ Adventures of Dai manga! We also talk about some other manga series, the Dai anime and mobile game, and the movie Parasite for some reason. 

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This week, we're talking about the Dragon Quest game that isn't Dragon Quest at all - Blue Dragon, the really fun JRPG from Final Fantasy's Hironobu Sakaguchi and Akira Toriyama. It's not just the art that looks the same, though, there are a lot of mechanics and monsters that feel super Dragon Quest-y too. Plus, a little bit about the Dai manga (which we'll get to next week) and Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. 

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This week we're chatting about the announcements (or lack thereof) from Dragon Quest Day 2024. Plus, SNES game collections, DQ3 remake leaks and rumors, and a solid two minutes about mayonnaise jars.

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Remakes are everywhere now. DQ 3. FF7. Live A Live. So this week, we're talking about remakes, remasters, and everything in between. Plus, Austin almost starts talking in haikus and B.J. really, REALLY doesn't like splitting hairs over "retellings" versus "remakes." 

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It's Valentine's Day week, so this time around, we're discussing romance in the Dragon Quest series. From marriage options in XI S to choosing a bride in DQ5 and romancing a horse in DQ8, we (try) to cover it all. Plus, puff-puff!

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This week, we sit down to discuss how long it would take to beat every mainline Dragon Quest game back-to-back. This was a fun one to explore, and you see how the various playthroughs can change how much time you spend in a game. This was based on a post Austin wrote earlier in the week, which you can read here. 

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This week, we're talking about FF3 and DQ3, so there's obviously a lot of discussion about jobs. We also talk about the games' stories and characters, plus the impact each game had on their respective series. Plus, a really sad Pokémon story and a tangent about Final Fantasy XII.

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This week, we're covering our memories of Dragon Quest 2 and FF2. From rooms with behemoths to hard-to-find treasure, we compare our experiences with these two games. DQFM - now with 50% more Malroth!

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This week, we're returning to our FF vs. DQ series to explore the first entries in both the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series. We like both of these games, so this is more of a comparison and exploration of the development behind each game rather than a "this one is better" scenario. From the music, artists, and game design, we talk about how both FF 1 and DQ 1 set up the rest of the series that came later on. Plus, some chat about upcoming games and other good stuff!

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We're back! And it's 2022! So, in this week's episode (and the first episode of Season 4!), we're discussing what fun things we did over the break - including playing FFXIV, D&D, and Pokémon BDSP - as well as the Dragon Quest news that came out while we were away. DQ X Offline delayed! Dragon Quest III Remake updates? Dai manga! As usual, we also chat about plenty of other stuff too. But you'll have to listen to find out what those things are!

This week, we wrap up the 2021 year and holiday season by discussing buff Dragon Quest Santa, what YOU want from DQ for the holidays, and our top games of this year. Hear us chat (spoiler-free) about LEGO, Dungeons & Dragons, Tales of Arise, FFXIV: Endwalker, and a whole lot more. Happy Holidays, everyone, and we'll see you in 2022!

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This week, we conclude our episodes on the Dragon Quest protagonists by talking about the main heroes of DQ 7 -11. Find out why DQ10's protagonist is both the worst AND best, why B.J. loves DQ9's hero so much, and a whole lot more! 

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This week, we're continuing our discussion over Dragon Quest protagonists. We also pull some of your opinions from Twitter and chat about why DQ V's protagonist is so good, while DQ 4's protagonist looks like a swimsuit model from 1985, and more!

This week, we're back with our annual Dragon Quest Day predictions and hopes for 2024. We want merch! We want DQ12 updates! We want a DQ3 remake release date! We want a lot of things but kind of expect nothing (always best to be cautious, right?). Plus, Dragon Quest baseball caps!

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This week, we're starting a look at all of Dragon Quest's protagonists by kicking off with the Erdrick Trilogy (DQ 1-3)! Plus, we answer a listener question, go off on some tangents on Ni No Kuni 2, and more! 

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With FFXIV's Endwalker expansion arriving soon and Version 6 of Dragon Quest X out now, we decided it would be the perfect time to revisit our FFXIV Vs. DQ10 episode. We'll be back next week to start exploring DQ protagonists and talking about Dragon Quest III a bunch. Happy Thanksgiving! 

This week, Austin and B.J. are discussing SMT V. Don't worry, there's no spoilers because B.J. hasn't played it yet either. We also talk about ways it's similar to the Dragon Quest series (of course) and why playing Monsters Joker 2 helped Austin in SMT. Plus, some stuff about Squid Game, Tales of Arise, and a Mariah Carey Christmas movie. 

This week, Beej is sick so his voice sounds like the dude from Sling Blade, but we recorded an episode anyway! You can listen to us discuss the Dragon Quest-inspired D&D livestream we did last week, as well as some of the history behind D&D and Dragon Quest!

This week, Austin and B.J. talk about Dragon Quest ghosts for the Halloween episode! Plus, we talk about some real-life spooky stuff like haunted dolls, haunted farms, and more stuff we're getting too scared about to write down here. We also discuss Muppets Haunted Mansion, Breath of Fire 2, and the comfiest undies ever!

This week, the Questy Boys return to solve more Dragon Quest mysteries and explore some DQ fan theories. Ever wondered if Chalky and Rab are the same person? How about the story behind the twins who guard Ramia in DQ3? Are Zenithians and Celestrians the same? Is Don Rodridgo really Hendrik's dad in DQ11? Whatever happened to the little blue dragon in DQ5 promo art?  The Questy Boys are on the case (kinda)!

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This week, we take a look at Koichi Sugiyama's legacy and what it means for Dragon Quest music, and the future of the series. Plus, some stuff about bad pumpkins, There Will Be Blood, Tales of Arise, Persona 5, and Dragon Quest X Offline (and it's actually somehow ALL on topic, which is weird). 

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This week, Austin and B.J. catch up on the latest news surrounding Dragon Quest X Offline and the new Dai mobile game. Austin also shares where he's at in his replaying of Dragon Quest Heroes. Plus, we talk about Spider-Man (the PS4 game and the Sam Raimi films) for just a few minutes, cigarette ads from the 1960s, a Fatboy Slim album from the '90s, and a whole lot more. So, sit back and reminisce with us about a whole lotta stuff!

This week, Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds is out on mobile! And while that title is really long, we tried to keep our first impressions as short and story spoiler-free as possible. We also discuss the upcoming Dai Infinity Strashg game, some DQ Treasures, and answer a few Tales of Arise questions from our last episode. Plus, a REAL NICE THANK YOU to our newest patron, Brian!

Let us know your thoughts on the new Dai mobile game, and we'll try to discuss it next week!

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This week, we talk a lot about Tales of Arise, which Austin has been playing a lot (and loving) recently. It actually has more in common with Dragon Quest XI than you might think. Plus, Dai and Dragon Quest XII news updates, fishing in JRPGs, and a whole lot of other stuff! You can find Kevin's YouTube channel by clicking here. 

The link to Austin's newest Dragon Quest 12 post can be found here.

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This week, we've got one of our classic episodes pulled from our History of DQ deep dive. We discuss the release of Dragon Quest III and how it became such a cultural phenomenon in Japan - and how its legacy still lives on today.

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This week, Austin and B.J. revisit the idea of Dragon Quest timelines. This time around, we're discussing the first three games in the series, the Erdrick Trilogy, and how they may fit into the grander scheme of things. We also touch on DQ11, DQ3's Remake, Tockles, and more. You can find the link to the article we talk about in this episode right here.

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This week, B.J. is back and he and Austin talk about how magic affects the worlds of Dragon Quest. We take a look at magic's role in combat, storytelling, and characters - as well as discussing some of those magical Vocations from games like DQ IX and VII. We also talk about hats for waaaay too long.

This week, Austin has been replaying the first Dragon Quest Heroes. He recounts some of his favorite moments so far, discusses Tolkien Elves and Dwarves, and how playing the game now is WAY different from when he played it in 2016. 

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