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S1 E8 - Part 2 of Dragon Quest VIII: Accessibility, Humor, & Options Aplenty!

July 06, 2022 Brendan Kelley Season 1 Episode 8
S1 E8 - Part 2 of Dragon Quest VIII: Accessibility, Humor, & Options Aplenty!
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The Games That Made Me
S1 E8 - Part 2 of Dragon Quest VIII: Accessibility, Humor, & Options Aplenty!
Jul 06, 2022 Season 1 Episode 8
Brendan Kelley

Dragon Quest VIII, Part 2: Accessibility, Humor, & Options Aplenty!

This week's episode is all about my early memories playing through Dragon Quest VIII for the first time back in 2014.  What was it about this entry in the Dragon Quest series that made it so enjoyable and accessible for a relative newcomer to RPGs?  We are fortunate to live in a time with three different versions of this game, but which one is the best way to experience this classic?

In this episode, I will ask the important questions such as:

  • Why does Dragon Quest VIII remind me of city living?
  • What was it about Dragon Quest VIII that allowed me to develop an unhealthy obsession with this series?
  • What is most important: portability, originality, or innovation?

So go find your best weapon (sword, spear, boomerang, or your bare hands), don your best armor, and don't forget to bring along a pot lid and some bunny ears.  Because it's about to get real - Dragon Quest style.  Cor blimey!     

Feel free to get a conversation started by emailing me at thegamesthatmademe@gmail.com

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to tell your friends and consider hitting that subscribe button.

A Little Bit About This Podcast:

Welcome to my first venture into the world of podcasting!  My name is Brendan and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join me on my quest to delve deeply into the world of video games, particularly the games that have influenced my life the most.  Along the way, I will explore what makes certain video games addicting, address the negative stigma that unfortunately still surrounds video games, share my own unique experiences with video games, and broaden my gaming horizons by trying out new titles.

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I would love to hear from my listeners!  Feel free to get the conversation started by sending me an email at thegamesthatmademe@gmail.com

 You can also visit my website at https://www.thegamesthatmademe.com

 The intro/outro music was composed by HumanoideVFX

 The podcast theme image was created by Reactiv Designs

Show Notes

Dragon Quest VIII, Part 2: Accessibility, Humor, & Options Aplenty!

This week's episode is all about my early memories playing through Dragon Quest VIII for the first time back in 2014.  What was it about this entry in the Dragon Quest series that made it so enjoyable and accessible for a relative newcomer to RPGs?  We are fortunate to live in a time with three different versions of this game, but which one is the best way to experience this classic?

In this episode, I will ask the important questions such as:

  • Why does Dragon Quest VIII remind me of city living?
  • What was it about Dragon Quest VIII that allowed me to develop an unhealthy obsession with this series?
  • What is most important: portability, originality, or innovation?

So go find your best weapon (sword, spear, boomerang, or your bare hands), don your best armor, and don't forget to bring along a pot lid and some bunny ears.  Because it's about to get real - Dragon Quest style.  Cor blimey!     

Feel free to get a conversation started by emailing me at thegamesthatmademe@gmail.com

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to tell your friends and consider hitting that subscribe button.

A Little Bit About This Podcast:

Welcome to my first venture into the world of podcasting!  My name is Brendan and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join me on my quest to delve deeply into the world of video games, particularly the games that have influenced my life the most.  Along the way, I will explore what makes certain video games addicting, address the negative stigma that unfortunately still surrounds video games, share my own unique experiences with video games, and broaden my gaming horizons by trying out new titles.

--- 

I would love to hear from my listeners!  Feel free to get the conversation started by sending me an email at thegamesthatmademe@gmail.com

 You can also visit my website at https://www.thegamesthatmademe.com

 The intro/outro music was composed by HumanoideVFX

 The podcast theme image was created by Reactiv Designs