One of the biggest games in Japanese history is back: Dragon Quest III! JRPG superfan ChristophRPG joins as we chat about the newest HD2D version and how the original game’s stellar game design still shines in 2024. Plus I take you back in time to give you all the details of Dragon Quest III’s original launch in Japan! How many kids were arrested for truancy? You gotta listen to find out!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:55) - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake w/ ChristophRPG

Feature

(31:18) - The History of Dragon Quest III’s Launch in Japan

News

(41:42) - New Nintendo collabs, NSO updates

(44:38) - Closing

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