Where monster-catching series (and their merchandise) were laser-aimed at kids, they predictably had some soft core Aesop around “teamwork” or “friendship”. But I don’t believe that a single one of them executed on it half as well as Digimon.
Dragon Quest FM, Episode 27: Our Top 3 Dragon Quest Games (So Far)!
This week, we discuss our Top 3 Favorite Dragon Quest games! So far, at least. Our lists differ, but there's some overlap with Dragon Quest XI S, which we both love!
[Keywords] Pokémon and The Drawing Board
I’m a long-time fan of the Pokémon franchise, including one of the longest-running animated series still being produced. Now, the Pokémon anime looks to be lining up the TV-season equivalent of a Greatest Hits album.
Futureproofing your game, a case study of Pokémon Go
A little over three years ago, Pokémon Go became the first major break out mobile game. And the way it did it was by embracing the unique tools mobile has to offer. If you don't know, Pokémon Go works by showing you the map of where you are with points of interests...
Favorite Holiday-Themed Shenanigans in Dragon Quest and Other JPRGs
Since the holidays are right around the corner, I wanted to spread the love and talk about some of my favorite holiday-themed shenanigans in Dragon Quest and other JRPGs I've enjoyed. Dragon Quest IX First off, we have to talk about the Santa event in Dragon Quest IX....
Gaming role (playing) models
The Luminary, Dragon Quest XI's silent protagonist doesn't say a whole lot. But, like a lot of JRPG protagonists both silent and otherwise, actions speak loudest. What I find really interesting is how the gameplay build informs the character. The gameplay is what...

