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The Games That Made Me

The Games That Made Me

By: 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.© 2023 The Games That Made Me Science Fiction
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  • S1 E11 - Part 5 of Dragon Quest VIII: Albert Family Inc., Ventriloquizing Cephalopods, & Enterprising Kings
    Aug 23 2022

    Dragon Quest VIII, Part 5: Port Prospect & Peregrin Quay

    In 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 pondered in this week's episode, such as:

    • What doesn't the Albert family own?
    • Why did no one bother to market a ventriloquizing cephalopod?
    • Why do monsters carry items and gold pieces?  Where do they store them?  

    So go find your best weapon (sword, spear, boomerang, or your bare hands), don your best armor, and don't forget to bring along a pot lid and some bunny ears.  Because it's about to get real - Dragon Quest style.  Cor blimey!     


    A Little Bit About This Podcast:

    Welcome to my first venture into the world of podcasting!  My name is Brendan and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to 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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    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to tell your friends and consider hitting that subscribe button.

    I would love to hear from my listeners!  Feel free to get the conversation started by sending me an email at thegamesthatmademe@gmail.com

     You can also visit my website at https://www.thegamesthatmademe.com

     The intro/outro music was composed by HumanoideVFX

     The podcast theme image was created by Reactiv Designs

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    27 mins
  • S1 E10 - Part 4 of Dragon Quest VIII: Sylvan Podunk, Tasteless Thoughts, & Avant-Garde Apertures
    Aug 12 2022

    Dragon Quest VIII, Part 4: Alexandria & the Tower of Alexandra

    In 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 answered in this week's episode, such as:

    • Why is the entire village of Alexandria made out of wood?  
    • What pestilential plagues are the people of Alexandria suffering from?
    • How are Miss Jessica and the rest of her family able to control the denizens of Alexandria?

    So go find your best weapon (sword, spear, boomerang, or your bare hands), don your best armor, and don't forget to bring along a pot lid and some bunny ears.  Because it's about to get real - Dragon Quest style.  Cor blimey!     


    A Little Bit About This Podcast:

    Welcome to my first venture into the world of podcasting!  My name is Brendan and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to 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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    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to tell your friends and consider hitting that subscribe button.

    I would love to hear from my listeners!  Feel free to get the conversation started by sending me an email at thegamesthatmademe@gmail.com

     You can also visit my website at https://www.thegamesthatmademe.com

     The intro/outro music was composed by HumanoideVFX

     The podcast theme image was created by Reactiv Designs

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    31 mins
  • S1 E9 - Part 3 of Dragon Quest VIII: Bewildering Bridges, Cordial Caves, & Excessive Thanks
    Jul 21 2022

    Dragon Quest VIII, Part 3: Farebury & the Waterfall Cave

    In 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 answered in this week's episode, such as:

    • Why does The Hero prefer to remain silent?  
    • What does The Hero really think about the royal family he serves? 
    • What did he think about his experiences in the town of Farebury and the dungeon of Waterfall Cave?

    So go find your best weapon (sword, spear, boomerang, or your bare hands), don your best armor, and don't forget to bring along a pot lid and some bunny ears.  Because it's about to get real - Dragon Quest style.  Cor blimey!     


    A Little Bit About This Podcast:

    Welcome to my first venture into the world of podcasting!  My name is Brendan and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to 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.

    --- 

    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to tell your friends and consider hitting that subscribe button.

    I would love to hear from my listeners!  Feel free to get the conversation started by sending me an email at thegamesthatmademe@gmail.com

     You can also visit my website at https://www.thegamesthatmademe.com

     The intro/outro music was composed by HumanoideVFX

     The podcast theme image was created by Reactiv Designs

    Show More Show Less
    22 mins

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