11 episodes
The Games That Made Me Brendan Kelley
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Welcome to my first venture into the world of podcasting! My name is Brendan Kelley and I hope you'll join me on my quest to delve deeply into the world of video games, particularly the games that have influenced my life the most. Along the way, I will explore what makes certain video games addicting, address the negative stigma that unfortunately still surrounds video games, share my own unique experiences with video games, and broaden my gaming horizons by trying out new titles.
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S1 E11 - Part 5 of Dragon Quest VIII: Albert Family Inc., Ventriloquizing Cephalopods, & Enterprising Kings
Dragon Quest VIII, Part 5: Port Prospect & Peregrin QuayIn this episode, Brendan is joined by a very special guest: The Hero of Dragon Quest VIII himself! Since The Hero is a silent protagonist, Brendan explores the inner monologue running through The Hero's mind as he embarks on the Journey of the Cursed King. What exactly does he think about the various monsters, people, dungeons and towns he comes across on his quest to stop the evil Dhoulmagus?Important questions will be p...
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S1 E10 - Part 4 of Dragon Quest VIII: Sylvan Podunk, Tasteless Thoughts, & Avant-Garde Apertures
Dragon Quest VIII, Part 4: Alexandria & the Tower of AlexandraIn this episode, Brendan is joined by a very special guest: The Hero of Dragon Quest VIII himself! Since The Hero is a silent protagonist, Brendan explores the inner monologue running through The Hero's mind as he embarks on the Journey of the Cursed King. What exactly does he think about the various monsters, people, dungeons and towns he comes across on his quest to stop the evil Dhoulmagus?Important questions wil...
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S1 E9 - Part 3 of Dragon Quest VIII: Bewildering Bridges, Cordial Caves, & Excessive Thanks
Dragon Quest VIII, Part 3: Farebury & the Waterfall CaveIn this episode, Brendan is joined by a very special guest: The Hero of Dragon Quest VIII himself! Since The Hero is a silent protagonist, Brendan explores the inner monologue running through The Hero's mind as he embarks on the Journey of the Cursed King. What exactly does he think about the various monsters, people, dungeons and towns he comes across on his quest to stop the evil Dhoulmagus?Important questions will be a...
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S1 E8 - Part 2 of Dragon Quest VIII: Accessibility, Humor, & Options Aplenty!
Dragon Quest VIII, Part 2: Accessibility, Humor, & Options Aplenty! This week's episode is all about my early memories playing through Dragon Quest VIII for the first time back in 2014. What was it about this entry in the Dragon Quest series that made it so enjoyable and accessible for a relative newcomer to RPGs? We are fortunate to live in a time with three different versions of this game, but which one is the best way to experience this classic?In this episode, I will ask t...
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S1 E7 - Part 1 of Dragon Quest VIII: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
Dragon Quest VIII, Part 1: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix ItThis week's episode is all about the basics of the Dragon Quest series of video games, paying particular attention to the 168-million-pound elephant in the room named Final Fantasy. In this episode, I will ask the important questions such as:What is the Dragon Quest series of video games and why am I starting with the eighth entry?How does the Dragon Quest series compare to the massively popular Final Fantasy series?What ma...
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S1 E6 - Part 5 of Ni No Kuni: The Biggest Unanswered Questions & Mysteries
Ni No Kuni and the Wrath of the White Witch, Part 5This week's episode is all about the biggest unanswered questions & mysteries of Ni No Kuni and the Wrath of the White Witch. Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers for Ni No Kuni's story. I do not recommend listening to this episode if you have never played through the game's story before. In this episode, I will ask the important questions such as:Who is Oliver's father?Why doesn't Shadar convince ...