JRPGs and Me

This week on JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon and how this seventh entry in the series leaves behind the beat 'em up gameplay from previous games and turns Yakuza 7 into one of the best JRPGs of all time! As usual, story spoilers are kept to a minimum. So even if you haven't played the game yet, you can still enjoy the episode!

You can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin

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Season Two of JRPGs and Me is kicking off with Bravely Default, a 3DS title that started off as a Final Fantasy spin-off before becoming its own successful series. This was a long time coming, since Austin started the game back in 2017 before finally finishing it up over the 2020 holidays. From characters to crystals, there's a lot to cover!

Remember, you can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin

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Season Two of JRPGs and Me is coming soon! 

In the meantime, catch up with some of your favorite episodes and get pumped! Because the new season starts on February 22nd, 2021. We'll be covering games like Bravely Default, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Yo-Kai Watch, Final Fantasy IX, Suikoden II, Grandia, and a whole LOT more! 

See you in a few weeks!

In this episode of JRPGs and Me, Austin is raving about Blue Dragon, the turn-based fantasy RPG from Final Fantasy's Hironobu Sakaguchi and Dragon Quest/ Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama. With a great soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu and some interesting gameplay mechanics, Blue Dragon is one of the standout video games on the Xbox 360.

From Marumaro's LOUD talking to Mechat fights and more, Austin gives a spoiler-free rundown of Blue Dragon - and highly recommends checking it out for yourself if you haven't play it yet.

Remember to talk to Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin 

If you want to support Austin's podcasts, please check out Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

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This time on JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Breath of Fire II, which released on the SNES. From the diversity of the playable characters (dog people, cat people, frog people, planet people...) to the town-building mechanic that makes the game so much fun, Austin discusses it all. So, whether you've played this Super Nintendo classic a million times or never before, there's still something to enjoy.

Find Austin on Twitter @Dragonquaustin or Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

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This time on JRPGs and Me, Austin is discussing the first Star Ocean game. Specifically, the remastered version of the remake, which is called Star Ocean First Departure R. He also talks about the series as a whole, and how the first entry stacks up against the other installments in the series. Remember, you can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin and listen to his other podcast, Dragon Quest FM

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This week on JRPGs and Me, Austin is discussing Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) on the NES! He talks about which version of the game is better, why he loves Dragon Quest so much, and how this game helped launch the entire JRPG genre! If you want to read more about Dragon Quest, be sure to check out The Dragon Quest Book, available now on Amazon! 

Remember, you can find Austin on Twitter @Dragonquaustin and at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

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This time on JRPGs and Me: Austin is raving about Skies of Arcadia, which celebrated its 20th Anniversary this week!

From four-member parties to turn-based combat, this game has everything Austin loves in a JRPG. It also has a TON of exploration, which is yet another reason he loves it so much. Austin also talks about why there hasn't been a remake or remaster for Skies of Arcadia (yet, anyway) and why he hopes we'll get one soon. Plus, sky pirates!

Find Austin on Twitter @Dragonquaustin and on Patreon at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

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In this episode of JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Level-5's Rogue Galaxy. It's one of the best (and few) standalone JRPGs on the PS2. Despite having some serious flaws, Austin enjoyed it a lot. The biggest question, though: Does 40 hours of fun get ruined by a terrible ending? Or can the game still be enjoyed regardless. Whether it's weird bug catching mini-games, or an buff dude with a bulldog's head, Austin's got Rogue Galaxy covered.

Find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin or at DragonQuestAustin.com

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In this episode, Austin discusses the first Trails of Cold Steel in the long-running Legend of Heroes series. From sharing his favorite characters, talking about the turn-based combat, and why Laura is infinitely better than Alisa, and why Machias is a turd, this episode has it all! Like usual, the story portions are spoiler free, so even if you've never played the game, you can listen to Austin talk about it without having the plot ruined.

Follow Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin and check out his blog at DragonQuestAustin.com!

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