DQ9 is the only game in the Dragon Quest series that has no remake, or update. Nor has it been ported to another console in 14 years, and it should be.
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest Around The World: Frostare Interview (Mexico)
This time on Dragon Quest Around The World, I have Frostare from Mexico. Frostare one was of the first people I got to know in the DQ community online, so I'm really glad to get to share their thoughts on the blog today! Austin: First, can you tell everyone about...
JRPGs That Really Need to Be on the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a little over three years old, and it's already established itself as a real JRPG powerhouse. Whether you're into the latest entries of Dragon Quest and Xenoblade Chronicles, or you want to play through classics like Star Ocean and Grandia and...
Dragon Quest FM, S2E8: Snack World vs. Dragon Quest of the Stars
We compare and contrast Snack World and DQS, games that have a surprising amount in common. We talk about loot drops, crafting, upgrading equipment, dungeon runs, enemies, combat, and so much more!
Happy Birthday! Dragon Quest IX Turns 10 in North America!
Dragon Quest IX, subtitled Sentinels of the Starry Skies here in the States, initially released on July 11, 2009, in Japan and July 11, 2010, in North America. For folks here in the U.S., that means Dragon Quest IX reached the Big Ten today. Double digits. The tin...
Dragon Quest FM, Episode 34: Dragon Quest IX Deep Dive (Episode Five): Let’s Talk About Co-Op Mode and a Possible Remake
This week, we reach our fifth and final episode in our Dragon Quest IX Deep Dive! We start off the episode by discussing our recent fun times with co-op mode over the holidays, including some legacy boss maps, random grottos, and exploring the Tower of Nod. After...
Dragon Quest FM, Episode 33: Dragon Quest IX Deep Dive (Episode Four): Let's Talk About the Gittish Empire, Grottos, and Our Favorite Games of the Year!
Welcome to the fourth episode in our deep dive of Dragon Quest IX! In this episode we talk about the Gortress and all the Gittish Empire goodness we loved. Then we discuss grottos, treasure maps, and a bunch of the online stuff IX used to offer. It's officially the...
Dragon Quest FM, Episode 32: Dragon Quest IX Deep Dive (Episode Three): Let's Talk About Monsters, Bosses, and the Krak Pot!
Welcome to our third episode of our deep dive into Dragon Quest IX! This week, we're talking about crafting with the Krak Pot. Austin and B.J. share their stories of crafting in other Dragon Quest games, too, and find out how the Krak Pot stacks up against the likes...
Dragon Quest IX: Quester’s Rest, Krak Pot, and the Starflight Express
Last week, I mostly talked about the Dragon Quest IX's Vocation system, the story set-up, and how themes and locations remind me so much of Dragon Quest VII. This week, I'd like to talk about some of the mechanics that make IX feel unique and different from other...
Dragon Quest IX: Angels, Alltrades, and the Almighty
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is the final game I have to play in my year-long Dragon Quest Quest. I started this game back in July, and I've been having a good time with it so far. I actually beat the main story this past week and am playing through...
