Austin got a Switch 2 for his father's day gift, and he discusses his experience with it in the time since. There have been a few issues with the transfer, and his daughters aren't too happy with how it handles Animal Crossing. But he did get Mario Kart World, so he and Beej talk about the differences in it and MK 8 Deluxe and how one is a better game than the other. But which is it!? https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm https://twitter.com/dragonquestfm https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm http...
Jun 27, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Beej was able to get a Switch 2 at launch, and today we're talking about the first week of having it and whether or not it was worth the money. There are also tangents into Dragon Quest 3 performance, how Austin was a professional juggler, and why we're friends. It also ends on a dark note about Mario Kart online, so keep your bingo cards ready.https://bksy.app/profile/dragonquest.fmhttps://twitter.com/dragonquestfmhttps://patreon.com/dragonquestfmhttps://youtube.com/@dqfm
Jun 13, 2025•39 min•Season 7Ep. 17
Even though we have a DQ movie already with YOUR STORY, we keep hearing from fans asking us about who we think should play in all sorts of movies. So we decided that this week we would give our dream fan casting for DQ8! Let us know what you think and who we got right and wrong and who you'd have in each role! Find us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dragonquestfm, and YouTube at https://youtube.com/@dqfm. If you'd like to be exceptionally ...
Jun 06, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 16
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.
May 30, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 15
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! Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm Join our Patr...
May 09, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 14
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. Thi...
May 02, 2025•33 min
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
Apr 25, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 12
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" You can get your own at https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm and talk to us about it on Blueskyat https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm or Twitter at https://twitter.com/drag...
Apr 18, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 11
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. Find us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm This podcast is not endorsed by nor affiliated with Square Enix. Music and sound copyright Square Enix. Dragon Quest is a trademark of Square Enix.
Apr 11, 2025•29 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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!
Apr 04, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 9
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! Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/@dragonquest.f...
Mar 28, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 19
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! Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/@dragonquest.fm Watch on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@dqfm Music and sound effects copyright Square Enix...
Mar 21, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 7
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! Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/@dragonquest.fm Music and sound effects copyright Square Enix.
Mar 07, 2025•35 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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...
Feb 14, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Get a 45% discount on the Magic Mind Austin talks about at https://magicmind.com/dragonjan 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 lis...
Feb 07, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Be sure to snag your Magic Mind discount for 45% off at https://magicmind.com/dragonjan 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! Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, too, at https://youtube.com/@dqfm, and let us know what you think! Int...
Jan 31, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Be sure to snag your Magic Mind discount for 45% off at https://magicmind.com/dragonjan 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? Intro...
Jan 24, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Get a 45% discount on the Magic Mind Austin talks about at https://magicmind.com/dragonjan 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 wee...
Jan 16, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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! This podcast is not associated with nor endorsed by Square Enix. All music is copyright Square Enix. Chris's super cool awesome stuff can be found here: https://linktr.ee/christeuton
Dec 27, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 40
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. This podcast is not associated with nor endorsed by Square Enix. All music is copyright Square Enix.
Dec 20, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 39
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 ar...
Dec 13, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 38
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. Be sure to follow DQFM on YouTube, too, and see our lovely faces and Beej in an elf hat for the holidays! https://youtube.com/@dqfm This podcast is not associated with nor endorsed by Square Enix. Rights to all music belong to Square Enix.
Dec 06, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 37
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! Intro/outro music copyright © SquareEnix 2024. This podcast is an independent production and not associated with nor endor...
Nov 22, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 36
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. You can also find this episode on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@dqfm
Nov 14, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 35
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 Intro/outro music copyright © SquareEnix 2024. This podcast is an independent production and not associated with nor endorsed by SquareEnix.
Oct 31, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 34
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...
Oct 25, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 33
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, ...
Oct 10, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Listener Poll on the future of DQFM: https://www.patreon.com/posts/were-looking-to-113161734 There's a lot going on in this episode as we prep ourselves for DQ3's HD-2D remake, and it's better, we think, to just let you experience it for yourselves. Enjoy!
Oct 04, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 31
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
Sep 27, 2024•4 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 30
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.
Sep 20, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 29
