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Austin and Beej are talking about DQ Day and all the announcements that we had! Or the lack thereof, maybe.

Note: This was a livestream on YouTube originally (https://youtube.com/@dqfm), and Beej's mic is out. So the audio is fully Austin, but if you want to watch some good miming interaction, be sure to watch the video.

The 39th anniversary of Dragon Quest is coming up, so we have to talk about what the DQ Day dream is going to have in store for us. Some of it is what we really expect to be showcased, while others are dream games that we hope to see. Either now, or next year with the 40th anniversary of our favorite JRPG series.

We also have special new Side Quest episodes and RPG content available for paid patrons, so check that out!

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With the release of Clair Obscur, the discussion has turned around to turn-based RPGs again. Like, what is one, and can they make money? Beej and Austin talk about how Pokemon is a turn-based RPG and the bestselling franchise ever, as well as what makes a good turn-based game and why people associate it with Final Fantasy over Dragon Quest. Even when Dragon is in a game's title. Sheesh.Find us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fmMusic and Sound effects copyright Square Enix. This podcast is neither endorsed by nor associated with Square Enix.

This week, it's all about the Switch 2 and Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remaster Or is it a Remake? We talk about that and so much more (as always). Did you get a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-ordered? Beej did! Austin did not. Sad trombone time. Let us know if you had any issues or got one yourself and what you think about the Oblivion Remaster, too.https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm

This week, it's a Patron Request episode! "If you could make your own DQ game, what would it be? In terms of job system or not and monsters that'd have to be included, but also other systems the series has used before like pep powers, becoming munchie, and stuff like that. would love to hear location and character ideas too"

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We discuss what it's like to be in America and waiting on the Switch 2. Is it worth the price? Is it worth the wait? Would we rather have a Steamdeck? You'll hear all this and more in our look at what is going on with Nintendo.

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Our very first live episode! We are in the same room, and we're live and talking with chat! We're talking about the new character in DQ 1+2 remake, and we are going to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and our takeaways...AND MORE!

Today we're taking a look and talking about some of the really cool stuff in our DQ collections, like the most amazing poster from DQ Island Beej has ever seen, Austin's favorite shirt, a slime controller, the very first Game Boy Color game that Beej has ever owned, and the sturdiest metal slime 2DS this side of the Pacific. And way more! Leave us a comment or shout out to us on social media to tell us what most prized piece of DQ merch is!

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Today we're taking a look and talking about some of the really cool stuff in Austin's DQ collection, like his DQ Tact Super Famicom box (you read that right!), as well as other rare things like his Kenshin Dragon Quest plug-and-play set and how it serendipitously made its way from Japan to south Florida without him even being involved. And way more!

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DQXIS was removed from the Switch eShop, but it's back! There's a Dragon Quest golf line of sports merch, and a new DQ Manga--the Mark of Erdrick--coming in September. We're stoked!

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At the request of our lovely patron Jeff the Seamonkey, we're talking about DQ Spin-offs that could actually be a success rather than just niche cult classics. It's a lot of fun to get the ideas flowing, and BJ cannot stop thinking about all the various cozy DQ games that could exist. Oh, and Austin was wrong about Ron Glass. He apologizes.

Let us know in the comments or on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bjkgames.com and https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:br3d32fstn5qjzmmqplcwww6 (not sure what's up with Austin's Bsky handle, but it's @dragonquaustin.bsky.social, but that link is the only one that works.)

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This will probably be our final DQ3 remake episode for a while, at least until BJ finds his Switch and stops being a total goober. The post-game of DQ3 is really cool, though it can get frustrating if you're working on doing it to 100% completion. What have your experiences been with the postgame, and were you like Austin and the superboss? Want to know what that means? And just who is Ron Glass? Gotta listen to find out!

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What's that in up in the sky? It is a flying whale? An airship? No! It's Austin riding the slowest flying mount in JRPG history--the Godbird (also known as the Everbird). We talk about a lot this week, including travel times, the end of the game, finding more orbs, and retracing your steps. It's a fun time!

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This week, Austin and Beej talk more about Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake and the town-building aspect of it. Also, the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced, so that had to be covered, as well as the annoyance of joycon drift and other fun stuff like that.

Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, too, at https://youtube.com/@dqfm, and let us know what you think things and the name of your town in DQ3! Is it Merchoburg?

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Welcome to Season 7! How cool is that? There's a lot going on with Dragon Quest in 2025, and we talk about everything we know about, as well as things we're hoping for. Will we see DQ12 this year? How are the DQ 1 and 2 HD-2D remakes coming along and when are they going to be released? Is Beej finally gonna get some DQ Monsters games he's only dreamed of from the Japanese 3DS? We discuss it all in this week's episode, and hope that you'll join us!

What are you most looking forward to in 2025 for Dragon Quest?

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This week, we talk about what's been going on all year, what may be our games of the year, and we have a special guest, Christopher Teuton!

Be sure to subscribe and like, and let us know what made your 2024 special! See you next year, y'all!

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This week, we go back a little and talk about the earlier parts of the game that we took for granted that we'd discussed--but didn't!

Be sure to subscribe and like, and let us know what you think about the encounter rates in DQ3 and the most frustrating parts of games are that have just made you put them down.

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This week, we go into a more spoilery discussion of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake, and we talk a lot about the different aspects that hit new players as well as the absurdly high encounter rate in this game and the parts of games that just make us want to put it down and take a break. Also, Beej has his dumb hat on again.

Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, too, at https://youtube.com/@dqfm, and let us know what you think about the encounter rates in DQ3 and the most frustrating parts of games are that have just made you put them down.

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This week the duo continues to talk about the DQ3 remake and apologizes for not being able to record together in the same room last week. Fun is had all around, and you get to hear about Austin dying in DQ3 HD-2D, so that's fun.

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This week, both of us have dug into the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Evne though Austin has already played through the game, he still has lots of thoughts about the beginning and just the system overall. BJ has a ton of thoughts, too, but one thing's for sure: the DQ3 remake is fantastic.

Be sure to follow us on YouTube and let us know what you think about the remake so far!

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This week, we have our non-spoiler review of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Austin played through the game, including post-game and new content to let you know what to expect from the remake of this seminal classic.

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Welcome back, questers! This week, Austin shows off some cool DQ3 stuff, and we talk about spooky games we play every year during spooky season.

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel and watch the shenanigans with our beautiful faces at https://youtube.com/@dqfm

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We're back with more video, y'all! This week, we've been isekai'd into the worlds of all the Dragon Quest games, and the roles we expect to play may be a bit different than what you'd expect!

Also, be sure to check us out on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@dqfm, and if you're using a standard podcast player, you should be able to see the video there, too!

But since we're trying to build the YT channel based on y'all's feedback, give us a like and subscribe and comment over there. Thanks everyone!

We asked for your feedback on how to expand the podcast, and one of the top responses was YouTube videos. So we're giving that a shot this week. If your podcast client supports video, it should play right along, and you can find it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@dqfm

As for the episode itself, we discuss how we think the DQ3 HD-2D Remake is going to be and reasons why you should pick it up in November like we are. (Not a sponsored thing, either. We're just really stoked for it.)

Anyway, let us know what you think and remember to vote in our poll at https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm to let us know how you want us to expand.

This week, we've put together a supercut of all our DQB2 episodes. That's right, the episodes from way back when to just today are here for your listening pleasure. That's over 4 hours of Austin and BJ! You're going to love it.

Episode timestamps are at 55:48, 1:39:58, 2:226:20, 2:58:04, 3:26:47, and 3:54:56

Our final week going over DQ Builders 2, we talk about the lasting legacy of the game, what stands out the most, and what the future may hold for the series itself. We also find out about what Austin's daughter thinks about the Minecraft movie trailer.

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, it's part 2 of our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest Builders 2 where we discuss what we love about the locations and why Austin hates Moonbrook so very very very much. We also talk about Bluey, so there's that.

This week, we're kicking off our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest Builders 2 by discussing some of its most memorable characters, some fun facts about the game, and how memorable playing it back in 2019 was.

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This week, we're catching up about GenCon and that leads to a discussion on TTRPGs and (mostly) card games. We talk about Pokémon, MTG, and Disney Lorcana - as well as the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest card games we have, plus some stuff about Dragonsbane, the LOTR card game, D&D, and a whole lot more.

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This week, B.J. is headed to GenCon so we discuss the games there. Plus, track him down if you're going and get a Dragon Quest FM sticker!

This week, we're chatting about the bosses and villains in DQ6. From a dude named Garrett to a super boss and everything in-between, we try to mention our favorite bosses - and some of yours, too.

Thanks to everyone who sent us their favorite fight!

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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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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 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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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'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, we have some fun with DQFM Bingo sent in by a listener. Then we discuss the latest DQ12 News, some Square Enix things that may affect DQ3 remake, and what the heck is going on with DQ lately?

This week, Austin is giving his honest review of Sand Land, which he played on PS5, to B.J. and you guys. The only spoilers are some minimal ones from the manga. No spoilers on the new content.

This week, we're going over our Dragon Quest Bucket Lists - DQ-related things we want to do before we die. In this patron-requested episode, we talk about finishing DQ10, visiting DQ Island, collecting slimes, and...Barbara Walters???

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It's the supercut of all 6 episodes of our Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince coverage, plus Austin's Postgame minisode at the end. Over three and a half hours!

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This week, we're discussing Dragon Quest games getting the FF7 Remake treatment. We discuss which games deserve remakes the most, and which ones might best fit the FF7R kind of format.

Thanks to our Patreon patron Ty for the idea!

This week, a conversation on hoarding herbs and being frugal with gold in Dragon Quest 6 kicks off a discussion on tons of things, like X-Men comics and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Plus, stuff on FFXIV: Dawntrail, FF7 Rebirth, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and LEGOs.

This week, Austin and B.J. are finally able to catch up with what they've been doing lately. We kick things off talking about the Sand Land demo, then pivot to us both playing FF7 Rebirth, and why we're both really just playing Dragon Quest 6 instead (or replaying, in Austin's case).

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Akira Toriyama sadly passed away last week, so this week we're taking the time to celebrate his life and work, plus sharing other people's stories about him and what his work meant to them. Thank you to everyone who sent us something!