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Enix (now Square Enix) officially announces Dragon Quest VIII at a press conference to significant fanfare and anticipation.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is released for the PlayStation 2 exclusively in Japan, becoming a major hit and revitalizing the series.
Square Enix releases Dragon Quest VIII for the PlayStation 2 in North America, marking one of the series' first major entries officially available in the region.
The updated Dragon Quest VIII remake is released in Japan, featuring 3D cel-shaded graphics and additional content.
The remade version of Dragon Quest VIII launches in North America and Europe, expanding the game's accessibility and modern appeal.
Books:
The Hero's Peril (The Chronicles of Avantia, Book 1)
by Adam Blade
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn
by Alison Goodman
The Ruins of Gorlan (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 1)
by John Flanagan
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness series, Book 1)
by Tamora Pierce
DragonKeeper (DragonKeeper Chronicles, Book 1)
by Donita K. Paul
The Naming (The Books of Pellinor, Book 1)
by Alison Croggon
Magician: Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga, Book 1)
by Raymond E. Feist
The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus, Book 1)
by Jonathan Stroud
Movies:
Spirited Away
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Howl's Moving Castle
Sword of the Stranger
Castle in the Sky
Princess Mononoke
Tales from Earthsea
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
The Boy and the Beast
The Secret World of Arrietty
Music:
Symphonic Fantasies Tokyo by Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Original Game Soundtrack by Jeremy Soule
The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD by Koji Kondo
Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy by Nobuo Uematsu
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - Original Soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi
TV Shows:
Tales of Zestiria the X
Made In Abyss
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation
Slayers
Rune Soldier
The Vision of Escaflowne
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions
Record of Lodoss War
Video Games:
Xenoblade Chronicles
Chrono Trigger
Bravely Default
Persona 5
Suikoden II
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Tales of Symphonia
Golden Sun
Radiant Historia
Absolutely loving playing through this right now. If you like the old-school combat/puzzle mix that quite a few old jpgs have - this game is gonna blow you away. Dungeons, puzzles, bosses, nice progression - it's a love letter in the best sense of the phrase. Worth every penny and then some.
This game is such a beautiful love letter to old school JRPGs. Real Golden Sun vibes at times. If you enjoy any of what I just mentioned, it's worth giving this one a shot.
It's fun thinking about this game. I think it's a great game for people to play even if they don't have the nostalgia. Holds up well. Steam Deck verified (naturally). There are more and more indie FPS games inspired by Half-Life 2 and some of its styles and gameplay loops - and all of them are so fun. O.G. Halo + This, and you have the backbone and inspiration of a lot of great games.
