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Dungeons & Dragons: How The Tabletop RPG Went Kid-Friendly

Dungeons & Dragons: How The Tabletop RPG Went Kid-Friendly

I was a kid the first time I was exposed to Dungeons & Dragons. Although, it might not be in the way you're thinking. It's certainly not the way most people were exposed to the tabletop RPG, which now has a pretty wholesome and even kid-friendly reputation. My...

The Shield of Valora: A Defense of Dragon Quest VI

The Shield of Valora: A Defense of Dragon Quest VI

I've heard a lot of complaints about Dragon Quest VI. Before I even played the game, I had a lot of people warning me that I might not like it. So when I started it up–fresh off the postgame of DQV, I was cautiously optimistic.

Dragon Quest XI S: Five Great Things About Sylvando

Dragon Quest XI S: Five Great Things About Sylvando

Dragon Quest XI S has some great characters. In fact, it has some of my favorite characters in the entire series - and just in video games in general. The cast is a lively and likable bunch, and it's one of the reasons I fell in love with DQ 11 in the first place. My...

Redeeming Qualities of Dragon Quest VII

Redeeming Qualities of Dragon Quest VII

Last week, I talked about how massively disappointed I was with Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. If you haven't read it already, you can find it here. I mentioned last week that there was at least one redeeming quality about this game, and today I'd...

Dragon Quest V: (Part One) Childhood

Dragon Quest V: (Part One) Childhood

Before we dive into the awesomeness that is Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, let me mention two things. First, this is probably my favorite DQ game besides XI, so you won't find many complaints or criticisms here. Secondly, the main story is split into...

Dragon Quest V: (Part Two) Young Adulthood

Dragon Quest V: (Part Two) Young Adulthood

This week, I'm talking about Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride! The game is divided into three parts, based on the hero's age, so the posts are divided up that way, too. You can find the first part, detailing the hero's childhood, right here. Today, I'm...

Dragon Quest V: (Part Three) Adulthood/Fatherhood

Dragon Quest V: (Part Three) Adulthood/Fatherhood

This week, I’m talking about Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride! The game is divided into three parts, based on the hero’s age, so the posts are divided up that way, too. You can find the first part, detailing the hero’s childhood, right...

Most Memorable Characters in Each Dragon Quest

Most Memorable Characters in Each Dragon Quest

This week, I just wanted to rank some of the most memorable characters in each mainline Dragon Quest game. That doesn't mean they're necessarily my favorite (although a few of them are). These are also my most memorable characters, the ones who stuck out the most for...

Dragon Quest XI S: Five Great Things About Veronica

Dragon Quest XI S: Five Great Things About Veronica

The characters in Dragon Quest XI S are great. It's why so many fans around the globe have latched onto them, and it accounts for at least part of DQ 11's rise in popularity. One of the characters most likely placed at the top of nearly everyone's lists is Veronica,...

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