Tokyo Game Life (Tokyo Game Life)

Small yet fascinating titles hit the Switch recently including the mind-bending Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, the minimalistic yet addictive Dungeon Encounters, and the newest game from Drakengard alumni, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars. This episode also dives into Japan’s biggest Nintendo store, Nintendo Tokyo, and other amazing gaming merch stores located in the expansive PARCO Shibuya. Plus news about upcoming Switch titles, The Game Awards predictions, and the hottest topic sweeping the internet: Megaton Musashi sales figures!

(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:28) - Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

(11:17) - Dungeon Encounters

(22:58) - Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars

News

(31:18) - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim coming to Switch

(32:34) - Enigma Archives: Rain Code

(33:11) - Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp delay

(35:01) - Japanese sales figures with Pokemon BDSP and Megaton Musashi

(37:53) - Pokemon TCG Start Deck 100

(38:58) - Hori’s Pokemon Legends Arceus peripherals

(39:17) - The Game Awards Predictions

Feature

(40:53) - Nintendo Tokyo and PARCO Shibuya

(58:36) - Japanese gaming word of the week (理論値 rironchi)

(59:04) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/plasmaclusterha/status/1463380562106732549?s=20

(59:51) - Mail: Do Japanese Nintendo games have English options?

(1:01:03) - Closing

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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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Pokemania is in full effect! This episode features a deep dive preview of Pokemon Legends Arceus, final thoughts on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and a hands-on look at the retro virtual pet, Pocket Pikachu. Want to know about Pokemon card shopping in Tokyo? Japan-based Pokemon card collector Graceon joins the podcast this week and discusses the best card shops in Tokyo, the appeal of Japanese Pokemon cards, and why Japanese Pokemon cards just smell so good!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:56) - Pokemon Legends Arceus preview

(17:31) - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl final thoughts

(29:54) - Pocket Pikachu hands-on

News

(36:22) - Mario Kart 9 rumors

(39:02) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land gets a release date

(40:53) - Sega opening a new studio in Sapporo

(41:44) - Street Fighter 35th Anniversary

(42:29) - Pokemon Burishai Festival pop up shop

(43:45) - Pokemon TCG Star Birth expansion

(44:27) - Japanese software and hardware sales

Feature

(48:25) - Pokemon Card Shopping in Tokyo w / Graceon

(1:22:40) - Japanese gaming word of the week (無言ギルド mugon guild)

(1:23:33) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/moa151/status/1479056821197639684?s=20

(1:24:10) - Closing

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David from Project Goemon takes us on a trip to a wild version of Edo era Japan as we chat about the Ganbare Goemon series, aka Mystical Ninja starring Goemon! We explore the series’ unique blend of Japanese culture with comedy, recommend some Japan only Goemon games, and of course tell you Goemon’s ultimate Smash move set. In the games section, I share some thoughts on the first part of Another Code Recollection, Another Code: Two Memories. Plus a deep dive into the latest Nintendo financials and some predictions for the first Nintendo Direct of 2024!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:02) - Ganbare Goemon series w/ Project Goemon

Games

(27:57) - Another Code: Two Memories (Switch)

News

(34:23) - Nintendo financials

(39:04) - Nintendo Direct predictions

(41:49) - Closing

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YouTuber Dale from Dale Plays Games and Open World Japan joins me to chat about our predictions for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Will Zelda be playable? Is there time travel? Where is Tingle? All the answers will be revealed. I also explore the newly opened Namco Tokyo which may be the future of Japanese arcades!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:23) - Tears of the Kingdom Predictions w/ Dale Plays Games

(5:48) - Predictions start

(25:39) - Ad break

(26:55) - More Predictions

Feature

(40:56) - Namco Tokyo in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower

News

(52:40) - Zelda marketing in Japan

(54:30) - Sega buys Rovio and re-releases Pulseman

(55:56) - Closing

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Game translator Lone joins the podcast to chat about The Secret of Mother 2 / Earthbound exhibit happening right now in Tokyo! We chat about Earthbound’s 30th anniversary events, the analog nature of game design in the 90s, and if Life Noodles will make us live longer. In the games section I run down the roguelite monster battler Dicefolk! Plus, thoughts on the upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:54) - The Secret of Mother 2 exhibit w/ Lone

Feature

(21:22) - Dicefolk

News

(28:34) - Nintendo Museum Direct

(34:01) - Pokemon TCG Pocket gets a date

(35:03) - New gaming events in Tokyo

(35:50) - Closing

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Localization director Jennifer O’Donnell joins me to chat about game localization, the process of bringing a game from one region to another. What makes a great localization? What other skills do you need besides translation? We take a deep dive into this important industry. I also chat about a trio of big new updates: Splatoon 3’s Chill Season, Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports, and Mario Kart 8’s newest tracks!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:05) - Game localization w/ Jennifer O’Donnell

Games

(21:10) - Splatoon 3’s Chill Season

(27:25) - Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports

(29:29) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3

News

(31:36) - The Game Awards 2022

(37:15) - Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters coming to Switch

(37:56) - Mario Strikers Battle League’s final update

(38:45) - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection gets a date

(39:38) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (紙装甲 kami soukou)

(40:03) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/mariosfun1/status/1601540913406574592

(40:35) - Closing

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New year, new games! Nintendo Switch in 2022 looks incredible, and this episode runs down over 50 titles coming to the Nintendo Switch in the next twelve months. From Advance Wars to Zelda, from obscure indies to huge franchises, I examine 2022’s most exciting titles. This episode also highlights Pokemon Wonder at Yomiuri Land, an amazing nature adventure where you search for real Pokemon. It’s a must for all Pokemon fans, so be sure to listen to learn more!

(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:57) - Pokemon Legends: Arceus

(6:05) - Astroneer, Windjammers 2, Vivid Knight, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth

(7:40) - Dragon Quest X Offline Edition, OlliOlli World, Dying Light 2

(8:23) - Triangle Strategy

(10:28) - Chocobo GP, Dragon Quest III HD2D

(11:32) - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Rune Factory 5, Shinigami: Shibito Magire

(12:55) - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Touken Ranbu Warriors

(13:54) - Advance Wars 1 +2 Reboot Camp

(16:40) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

(18:45) - Splatoon 3

(23:49) - Bayonetta 3

(25:29) - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

(26:50) - The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

(33:14) - Sonic Frontiers, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Card Shark

(35:15) - Convergence: A League of Legends Story, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story, Dark Deity

(36:43) - Dawn of the Monsters, River City Girls Zero, River City Girls 2, RWBY: Arrowfell

(37:57) - Digimon Survive, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon

(39:32) - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

(40:21) - Little Devil Inside, Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Metal Slug Tactics

(43:20) - Neon White, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, Omori, Sea of Stars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Two Point Campus

(46:14) - Possible unannounced Nintendo games

News

(51:52) - Japanese sales figures

(54:38) - Bravely Default II passes 1 million sales

(55:20) - FILA x Shinx collaboration

(56:02) - Among Us Nendoroids

(56:44) - New Nintendo Tokyo merch

Feature

(57:45) - Pokemon Wonder in Yomiuri Land

(1:12:01) - Japanese gaming word of the week (爆死 bakushi)

(1:12:45) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/nendo_snail/status/1473583796599783429?s=20

(1:13:24) - Mail: What’s the best BookOff?

(1:15:00) - Closing

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2021 is almost over, so it’s time for some Game of the Year Awards! I rave about my favorite titles from this year, give Picross some love, and for no reason give an award to A Short Hike. I also explore Super Potato, Japan’s most popular retro game shop. Join me as I marvel at the pristine condition of boxed Famicom games and lament broken Virtual Boy kiosks. The news highlights Nintendo Switch’s massive Japanese holiday sales figures, Indie World highlights, and possible Detective Pikachu and Breath of the Wild 2 leaks.

(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:51) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Top Five Games

(30:50) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Best 2020 Game I Played for the First Time in 2021

(32:39) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Best Retro Game

(33:55) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Best Remake/Remaster/Port

(35:01) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: A Short Hike Award for No Reason

News

(36:53) - Japanese sales figures with Pokemon BDSP, OLED inventory, PS5 stock woes

(38:41) - Fitness Boxing 2 hits 1 million worldwide

(39:26) - Masayuki Uemura passes away

(40:15) - Nintendo expanding their Japanese headquarters

(41:16) - The Game Award highlights

(43:00) - Breath of the Wild 2 patent leaks

(44:03) - Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX possibly hints at Detective Pikachu sequel update

(45:19) - Hisuian Voltorb and Pokemon Legends Arceus updates

(46:08) - Paper Mario and other NSO updates

(47:59) - Indie World highlights and Japanese eShop sale

Feature

(50:32) - Super Potato retro game shop

(1:00:25) - Japanese gaming word of the week (超反応 chouhannou)

(1:01:11) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/PKirigami/status/1468911413729304577?s=20

(1:01:48) - Mail: Are games cheaper on the Japanese eShop?

(1:03:25) - Closing

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Mike of the Quest 64 Official Twitter account joins me to chat about the 25th anniversary of Quest 64! Does Nintendo 64’s first RPG need to be re-evaluated? We dig into this misunderstood title. And I take you inside 84 Hashi, Tokyo’s hidden Nintendo cafe run by a former Nintendo employee! I run down the cafe’s many treasures and go behind the scenes of my interview with the owner! Plus I also throw out five predictions for Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:27) - Quest 64 w/ Quest 64 Official

Games

(21:07) - 84 Hashi: Tokyo’s Hidden Nintendo Cafe

News

(34:47) - Five Predictions for Super Mario Bros. Wonder

(39:41) - Closing

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Race into spring with this racing game themed episode! I explore pro racing simulator arcade DDR Akiba, where you can experience the closest thing to driving on a real Japanese speedway. If realism isn’t your thing, I also look at a trio of fascinating Nintendo racers. Mario Kart 8’s Booster Course Pass gives new life to the Switch’s best selling game. F-Zero X reminds us of the N64’s impressive hardware. And Stunt Race FX is an odd yet important relic of Nintendo history.

(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(2:28) - Racing Simulation Pro Shop DDR Akiba

Games

(14:50) - Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass

(28:39) - F-Zero X

(39:44) - Stunt Race FX

News

(49:14) - Alien Soldier, Super Fantasy Zone, and Light Crusader on Nintendo Switch Online

(50:39) - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Mythical Pokemon

(52:12) - Kirby 30th Anniversary Concert

(53:05) - Nintendo Switch Online Missions and Rewards

(54:30) - Elden Ring Sales

(57:10) - Yuka Morii Exhibition in Tokyo

(57:54) - Japanese Software and Hardware Sales

(59:51) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (芋 imo)

(1:00:26) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/blacktangent/status/1504469997245980674?s=20&t=iwGjQNpa0Un7TBfCbJwinQ

(1:01:02) - Closing

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Let’s go older than old school! We take a look at Nintendo’s origins in this episode’s feature on hanafuda, a traditional Japanese card game that was Nintendo’s first product. Hanafuda expert and YouTuber Omitsu joins me to chat about this ancient game and how to become a koi koi master. Is koi koi the best game ever? Find out as I rank all 51 games in Clubhouse Games for Switch. I also chat about my final thoughts on Elden Ring, and the news is filled with Final Fantasy shirts, Yoshi pajamas, Kirby stickers, and Earthbound plushies.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(2:42) - Hanafuda with Omitsu

Games

(13:46) - Ranking all 51 games in Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

(32:56) - Elden Ring endgame thoughts

News

(47:30) - Xenoblade 3 moved up to July

(50:58) - Nintendo purchases land in Kyoto

(51:35) - Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy/Game Boy Advance emulator leak

(54:07) - Final Fantasy Uniqlo and Super Mario Gelato Pique clothing campaigns

(55:14) - Sonic Origins and Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising get dates

(57:43) - GrimGrimoire OnceMore and Bugsnax coming to Switch

(59:08) - Pokemon TCG Dark Phantasma

(59:53) - Kirby and Mother/Earthbound pop up shops in Tokyo

(1:01:57) - Japanese software and hardware sales

(1:03:22) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (裏技 urawaza)

(1:03:55) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/pokeyugami/status/1513062298604433410?s=20&t=Gqct_jtZhfkoeWJqO2J_ag

(1:04:28) - Closing

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Kelsey Lewin joins the pod to chat about WonderSwan turning 25 years old! We examine the unique legacy of the handheld, recommend what games to put on your radar, and chronicle the saga of getting a pregnancy peripheral. In the games, I look at the first western release ever of Wrecking Crew ‘98 and the Japanese indie horror hit The Exit 8!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:51) - WonderSwan w/ Kelsey Lewin

Games

(35:10) - Wrecking Crew ‘98

(41:56) - The Exit 8

News

(46:56) - New NSO games, Indie World

(48:16) - Closing

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KaniPro Games founder Chris Stark aka the Ultra Healthy Video Game Nerd joins the pod to chat about indie game development in Japan. He shares his experience developing the action platformer Violet Wisteria in Japan, working with local artists, the challenges of making your game bilingual, and what it takes to bring a vision to life. I also chat about For The Frog The Bell Tolls, a fascinating Nintendo developed game that never left Japan. Plus news, leaks, and sneak peeks!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:50) - Indie game development in Japan with KaniPro Games

Games

(32:46) - For The Frog The Bell Tolls

News

(43:58) - Nintendo Live 2022

(46:06) - Final Fantasy X kabuki play in 2023

(46:59) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2

(49:04) - Kirby’s Avalanche and Kirby’s Super Star Stacker on Nintendo Switch Online

(50:39) - Tactics Ogre Reborn coming on November 11th

(52:02) - Saturn Suchie-Pai games coming to Switch

(53:03) - Pokemon TCG: Incandescent Arcana and Eevee ice cream at Baskin Robbins

(53:51) - Japanese software and hardware sales

(55:26) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (初心者狩り shoshinsha gari)

(55:56) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/aruco_coo/status/1551503283021180929

(56:17) - Closing

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Kansai resident KyotoGamer joins me to chat about Super Nintendo World, the Mario theme park attraction at Universal Studios Japan! We talk about how Nintendo turned a theme park into a real life video game, what to eat, and tips for your visit. In the games, I discuss the Japan only Custom Robo V2 and close the book on Tunic. Plus Pokemon news, more Japanese games come to the west for the first time, and mascot basketball!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:20) - Super Nintendo World w/ KyotoGamer

Games

(33:06) - Custom Robo V2

(41:10) - Tunic final thoughts

News

(47:15) - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

(49:11) - Splatoon X Pokemon Splatfest

(50:37) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet news, Pokemon TCG price increase

(53:25) - Sonic Frontiers collab, Sonic vs. Pac-Man basketball event

(54:43) - Tokidensho Angel Eyes now available

(55:23) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (死体蹴り shitai keri)

(55:47) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/pokeyugami/status/1579405543864930304

(56:17) - Closing

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Nintendo Life contributor Andrew J. Rue joins the podcast again to chat about the Marufukuro Hotel, Nintendo’s old HQ turned into a stylish lodging. Get the details on what to see, do, and eat before you book your room. I also check out the craftapalooza that is Atelier Ryza, race some horses in Pocket Card Jockey Ride On, and analyze the latest Nintendo Direct!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:57) - Marufukuro Hotel w/ Andrew J. Rue

Games

(32:21) - Atelier Ryza

(45:11) - Pocket Card Jockey Ride On!

News

(50:27) - Nintendo Direct February 2023 analysis

(1:15:52) - Closing

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Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns as we explore Akira Toriyama’s incredible legacy in gaming. From Dragon Quest to Chrono Trigger to Tobal, we delve into his one-of-a-kind art and amazing contribution to video games. In the games section, I give early impressions on Princess Peach Showtime and post-game thoughts on Splatoon 3 Side Order!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:55) - Akira Toriyama and Gaming w/ Still Loading Podcast

Games

(40:53) - Princess Peach Showtime!

(48:02) - Splatoon 3 Side Order final thoughts

News

(54:25) - Mario Day 2024, new Mario merch

(57:02) - Animal Crossing Ichiban Kuji

(57:34) - Unicorn Overlord stock issues in Japan

(58:14) - Arika and SNK collab

(59:16) - Closing

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Strategies, souls, and songs, this episode has it all! I’m joined this week by Ultra Healthy Video Game Nerd to get the details on the Tokyo Game Music Show 2022, an event where you can meet and greet iconic Japanese video game musicians. We talk about the best Japanese game music, house bands, and how to turn the PC Engine into an instrument. Then I go castle crazy talking about Triangle Strategy and Elden Ring. If castles aren’t your thing, how about cars? I check out Cruis’n Blast, the newest entry in a long dormant series. In the news, I speculate about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, run down the State of Play, and ponder about Kirby boxes.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(2:18) - Tokyo Game Music Show 2022 with Ultra Healthy Video Game Nerd

Games

(20:41) - Triangle Strategy

(32:30) - Elden Ring

(43:45) - Cruis’n Blast

News

(49:56) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

(55:27) - Pokemon TCG Expansion: Time Gazer and Space Juggler

(56:03) - Nintendo Switch OLED Kirby box

(56:45) - Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp delayed again

(57:55) - PlayStation State of Play March 2022

(1:01:40) - Japanese software and hardware sales

(1:03:37) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (安全地帯 anzenchitai)

(1:04:01) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/heat_maroon/status/1501430045705121792?s=20&t=BIQB5tBKYbHszr_I4kEKgw

(1:04:29) - Closing

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Starfish or star? Who knows! YouTuber The RPG Mongers joins as we chat about the Starfy series, one of Nintendo’s most underrated platformers! Mostly a Japan only franchise, it’s recently gained new popularity thanks to a worldwide NSO release. We explore its tumultuous development origins, dive into how it’s unique from other platformers, and try to craft Starfy’s ultimate Smash moveset. Also I give some final thoughts on the monsterific The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:00) - Starfy Series w/ The RPG Monger

Games

(23:47) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Final Thoughts

News

(32:11) - Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

(34:14) - Game Freak Leak

(35:13) - Sega store coming to Shibuya Parco

(36:20) - Closing

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Daan Koopman aka NintenDaan joins the podcast to share about his journey into the jungles of Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan! We explore every inch of the park, from the innovative minecart ride to the hot dog stand to Funky’s merch shop! Plus, I share my final thoughts on Dragon Quest III HD2D!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:52) - Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan w/ Daan Koopman

Games

(28:08) - Dragon Quest III HD2D Final Thoughts

News

(37:58) - Switch 2 leaks, new Earthbound merch

(40:01) - Closing

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Ryan from Autumn Pioneer, the developer of Shashingo: Learn Photography With Japanese joins the podcast to talk about his photo-snapping edutainment game with a Tokyo flair! We dig into using video games to learn languages, the joy of photography games, and tons of obscure Japanese oddities. In the feature, I take you to Odaiba’s amazing retro arcade that is one of the best in all of Tokyo!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:53) - Shashingo: Learn Japanese With Photography w/ Ryan of Autumn Pioneer

Feature

(38:02) - Odaiba’s awesome retro arcade

News

(48:38) - Summer Games Fest

(52:02) - New Nintendo plushies

(53:01) - Closing

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Author Lewis Packwood returns to chat about video game consoles you’ve never heard of, all which are housed in his amazing book Curious Video Game Machines! Consoles for girls, barcode gaming, machines you strap to your body… we dive into the wonderfully weird world of obscure consoles and how some of them had a major impact on Nintendo! Plus I take a look at the Y2K era inspired puzzle game Vividlope!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:59) - Video Game Consoles You’ve Never Heard Of w/ Lewis Packwood

Games

(33:10) - Vividlope

News

(38:19) - Nintendo financials, mouse patents, Capcom Showcase

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Game collector OngakuGamer returns to chat about the long-running JRPG franchise, Atelier! Having recently broken out into the mainstream, we talk about the history of the series, its unique premise, and whether or not we actually understand the alchemy system. And thoughts on the puzzle/action titles Kuru Kuru Kururin and Amazing Bomberman, plus more Zelda than you can shake a stick (with a boulder on it) at!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:29) - Atelier Series w/ OngakuGamer

(23:09) - Ad break

Games

(24:36) - Kuru Kuru Kururin

(30:28) - Amazing Bomberman

News

(34:52) - Mr. Aonuma plays Tears of the Kingdom

(42:10) - Creatures Inc. gets a new president

(43:00) - Pokemon Stadium coming to NSO

(44:04) - Nintendo and DeNA form Nintendo Systems

(44:41) - King of Fighters XIII and Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening coming to Switch

(46:00) - This Week in Tokyo

(46:56) - Closing

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Alola Pixie returns to chat about Poké Lids, unique Pokemon themed utility lids all over Japan! We chat about how these lids are promoting local culture, give our recommendations on which ones to check out, and debate whether or not you should take a week-long trip to find Mew. In the games section, I dive into Endless Ocean Luminous! Plus, a bit of news including a surprising upcoming Nintendo game!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:51) - Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie

Games

(22:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous

News

(31:36) - New Tears of the Kingdom merch in Japan

(32:40) - New N64 NSO titles

(33:37) - Nintendo World Championships returning?

(34:45) - Tokyo updates

(35:26) - Closing

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November has a lot of amazing game releases for the Switch, including the ambitious Shin Megami Tensei V, the newest Pokemon remakes, and the first paid DLC for Animal Crossing New Horizons. If new games aren't your thing, I also introduce a must visit retro arcade in Tokyo. In the news I go over everyone's favorite two topics: Japanese sale updates and scarily huge Lucario plushies!

(0:00) - Intro

Games

(3:30) - Shin Megami Tensei V

(15:00) - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

(24:42) - Animal Crossing New Horizons Happy Home Paradise

News

(37:30) - Nintendo quarterly financial reports

(41:10) - Weekly Japanese sales data

(42:05) - Best selling Xbox games ever in Japan

(43:39) - Dragon Ball: The Breakers

(44:58) - PAC-MAN Museum+

(46:26) - Pokemon TCG VMAX Climax

(47:34) - Mister Donut Pokemon Donuts

(48:06) - Decidueye in Pokemon Unite

(48:45) - Giant Lucario plush

(49:10) - Kirby pop up shop in Odaiba

Feature

(50:06) - Best retro arcade in Tokyo

(59:02) - Japanese game word of the week

(1:00:03) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/kazzykazycom/status/1453126356158484485?s=20

(1:01:03) - Closing

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Source Gaming’s Joshua Goldie returns as we dive into 1997’s cult classic Moon: Remix RPG Adventure! We dive into everything weird and wonderful about this anti-RPG  and how it influenced so many developers. Plus, we take a peek at the next generation as we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal! And I take you inside a very busy Earthbound pop up shop in Shinjuku!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:53) - moon: Remix RPG Adventure w/ Joshua Goldie

(56:09) - Nintendo Switch 2 reveal

Feature

(1:45:00) - Earthbound pop up shop in Shinjuku

News

(1:52:16) - New DK merch, Square Enix Cafe closing

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The Daily Status of Bayonetta 3 joins me to chat about, of course, Bayonetta 3! We dive into Platinum Games’ newest action title after a very long wait. Plus, I chat about the city pop-infused Bonito Days, and the addictive Marvel Snap. This week’s feature is about Surugaya, which is among the best used games shops in Japan. Get ready for some Sega Pico talk!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:25) - Bayonetta 3 with The Daily Status of Bayonetta 3

(20:10) - Bonito Days

(26:28) - Marvel Snap

Feature

(35:45) - Surugaya used goods shop

News

(48:14) - Japanese sales data

(50:27) - Pokemon TCG: VStar Universe

(51:02) - Shinonome, Edo-period roguelike

(51:39) - The Callisto Protocol canceled in Japan

(52:29) - Front Mission 1st Remake coming November 30th

(53:19) - Rieko Kodama passes away

(53:57) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (小足/小パン koashi/kopan)

(54:35) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/ezume_90/status/1583857936170127361

(55:02) - Closing

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Japan resident and Pokemon superfan Alola Pixie joins the podcast to chat about the Pokemon World Championships in Yokohama! Drone shows, festivals, luxury cruise ships, we dive into literally everything Pokemon Worlds has to offer and give some great tips for the next event in Hawaii! Plus the details on two amazing art exhibits in Tokyo with a strong Nintendo connection: Fire Emblem Engage artist Mika Pikazo’s ILY GIRL and Pokemon card artist Yuka Morii’s From Hands to Life! And I give my final thoughts on the surprisingly epic Pikmin 4!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:11) - Pokemon World Championships in Yokohama w/ Alola Pixie

(28:42) - Mika Pikazo’s ILY GIRL and Yuka Morii’s From Hands To Life exhibits

Games

(32:35) - Pikmin 4 Final Thoughts

News

(42:55) - Charles Martinet steps down, Super Mario X Baskin Robbins collaboration

(45:43) - Poltchageist, Pokemon Mosaic event in Tokyo

(47:58) - Splatoon 3 Drizzle Season 2023

(50:09) - Closing

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Pokemon card expert Graceon joins me again on the podcast to chat about the myriad of Pokemon shops in Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City. Whether it be the games, cards, Go, or just snacks, it has something for everyone! I also share my final thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, plus reactions to the latest happenings in Japan.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:17) - Pokemon shops in Sunshine City w/ Graceon

Games

(25:00) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet final thoughts

News

(41:22) - The Super Mario Bros Movie Direct

(45:54) - Nintendo Arcade Archives games on sale

(48:29) - Tetris: The Grandmaster available on Switch

(49:24) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope releases in Japan

(50:25) - December game merch rundown

(51:41) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (ガー不 gaafu)

(52:10) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/osu_pokemon/status/1596518313953492992

(52:36) - Closing

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Pokemon + Japanese art = one amazing exhibit! Returning guest Dale Clayton joins as we rave about the fantastic Pokemon x Kogei art exhibit happening right now in Tokyo featuring incredible Pokemon themed pieces from Japan’s best craftsmen. We also island hop to give some detailed thoughts on Mario & Luigi Brothership! Plus, some big news including the long-awaited reveal of Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:47) - Pokemon x Kogei w/ Dale Clayton

Games

(25:39) - Mario & Luigi Brothership

News

(45:48) - Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Direct

(54:58) - Super Mario Marunouchi Illumination

(58:07) - Lawson x Earthbound 30th anniversary collab

(1:02:05) - Closing

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YouTuber AustinSV joins the podcast to chat about the Pokemon Card GB series! Pokemon Trading Card Game came to Game Boy in the west in 2000, but did you know there is a Japan only sequel? We dive into this amazing yet short-lived Nintendo franchise. Plus we’re tripling up on the games section: early impressions on WarioWare: Move It, the viral sensation Suika Game, and final thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:58) - Pokemon Card GB series w/ AustinSV

Games

(27:25) - WarioWare: Move It!

(36:20) - Suika Game

(40:18) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder final thoughts

News

(52:12) - Devil World and others come to NSO

(55:15) - Pokemon SV The Indigo Disk gets a date

(56:05) - Closing

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NintendoLife contributor Andrew J. Rue joins me to chat about the Kirby Cafe, the official restaurant for the pink puff located in Tokyo! We discuss the menu, Whispy Woods’ fashion sense, and what you need to do before you visit. I also look at the Zelda-inspired Tunic, and rave about Splatoon 3’s first exciting month. And we can’t forget Wiglett!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:14) - Kirby Cafe w/ Andrew J. Rue

Games

(23:55) - Tunic

(32:20) - Splatoon 3 one month later

News

(48:07) - Wiglett

(49:40) - Wild Hearts

(50:57) - Pino X Puyo Puyo

(51:45) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (連打 renda)

(52:13) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/Qpe_xis/status/1574890295237672960

(52:36) - Closing

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Game Freak’s newest Pokemon adventure is here with Pokemon Legends Arceus! Let’s dig into some early impressions on the world of Hisui discussing the radical departure from the Pokemon formula and the dangers of giant Bidoofs. This week’s feature is all about the Japanese Nintendo magazine Nintendo Dream. Imagine if Nintendo Power never went away, and if it was in Japanese! Better late than never, I also discuss indie hits Loop Hero and What the Golf?, the huge news about Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard, and wild speculation about the next Nintendo Direct!

(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:33) - Pokemon Legends: Arceus

(15:36) - Loop Hero

(23:03) - What the Golf?!

News

(30:59) - Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard

(34:44) - Pokemon TCG Expansion: Battle Legion

(35:32) - Pokemon Legends Arceus merch at Pokemon Centers

(36:20) - Japanese hardware and software sales

(37:46) - Nagoshi Studio

(38:50) - Banjo-Kazooie and Majora’s Mask on Nintendo Switch Online

(39:36) - February 2022 Nintendo Direct speculation

Feature

(43:49) - Nintendo Dream Magazine

(54:10) - Japanese gaming word of the week (箱庭ゲーム hakoniwa ge-mu)

(55:11) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/namico_x/status/1482623784666697729?s=20

(55:54) - Closing

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Nintendo superfan Zalman joins as we unravel the mysteries of the Famicom Detective Club series! What was once a niche Japan only franchise now as a worldwide release with Emio - The Smiling Man! We explore Yoshio Sakamoto’s fascination with the series, why adventure games are so appealing to Nintendo, and Ayumi Tachibana’s Smash moveset. In the games, I take a look at all the secrets housed in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Master Works! Plus a whole lotta news including the best stuff from the Nintendo Direct!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:01) - Famicom Detective Club series w/ Zalman

Games

(26:05) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Master Works

News

(39:25) - Nintendo Direct / Indie World August 2024

(45:20) - Echoes of Wisdom updates

(46:35) - PS5 price hike in Japan

(48:09) - Wizardry co-creator Andrew Greenberg passes away

(48:45) - ndCube now Nintendo Cube

(49:29) - Closing

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Dinosaur Kirby, roguelite Star Fox, and new princesses? YouTube Dale Clayton returns as we share our predictions for Nintendo in 2025! How will Switch 2 amaze and baffle us? What’s Nintendo cooking up for the next Mario movie? Will we be able to actually buy a Switch 2 in Japan? We share our 100% accurate guesses! In the feature, I take you to the golden streets around Tokyo Station to check out the Super Mario Marunouchi Bright Holiday illumination event!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:56) - Nintendo in 2025 Predictions w/ Dale Clayton

Feature

(51:56) - Super Mario Marunouchi Bright Holiday

News

(1:01:05) - Nihon Falcom founder passes away

(1:01:47) - Toho making Exit 8 movie

(1:02:22) - New Luigi’s Mansion 2 merch

(1:02:41) - Closing

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Nanaki of the Tamagotchi Wiki joins the pod to chat about the world’s favorite virtual pet: Tamagotchi! We explore the history of this iconic piece of Japanese pop culture in the midst of the launch of Tamagotchi Uni, the most advanced virtual pet ever! Plus I share my final thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Is it really the best game ever? Or does Pokemon TCG for Game Boy hold that crown?

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:05) - Tamagotchi w/ Tamagotchi Wiki

Games

(20:59) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Final Thoughts

News

(37:58) - Pokemon Presents August 2023

(39:43) - Nintendo’s huge quarterly sales numbers

(40:53) - Closing

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DJ Tatsujin of Gemubaka joins as we venture to the strange and wonderful world of Red Earth! Why did Capcom make a fantasy boss rush fighting game right before Street Fighter III? How do you actually get good? Who should be in Monster Hunter? We get into everything about one of Capcom’s most obscure fighters. And I take a look at the newly released Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection! In the feature section, join me as I take you to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise to check out their Animal Crossing event!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:05) - Red Earth w/ DJ Tatsujin of Gemubaka

(29:27) - Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection

Feature

(38:14) - Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise x Animal Crossing

News

(47:28) - Possible Switch 2 leaks

(50:02) - Splatoon 3 Grand Festival results

(51:19) - The Secrets of Mother 2 / Earthbound book

(51:57) - Closing

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Japanese mascots, yakuza, kei trucks, and more can be found as you explore the Japanese countryside in Promise Mascot Agency from Kaizen Game Works! Game director Oli Clarke Smith joins to talk about how this unique amalgamation of ideas came together to make the game, working with legendary game dev Ikumi Nakamura, assembling an all-star voice cast, and more! Also I give all the details on my trip to Nintendo Osaka, and dive deep into the surprising Switch 2 Direct!

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Games

(1:01) - Promise Mascot Agency w/ Oli Clarke Smith

Feature

(33:59) - Nintendo Osaka

News

(41:58) - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

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Wizardry co-creator Robert Woodhead and Digital Eclipse’s Justin Bailey join the pod to talk about Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, the new remaster of the iconic 1981 dungeon crawler. We explore that game’s incredible legacy, how Digital Eclipse is bringing it to modern audiences, and it’s important impact on the Japanese gaming scene. I also take a look at the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remake on Switch! Plus, I take you to the real life Pallet Town right here in Tokyo!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:16) - Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord w/ Robert Woodhead and Justin Bailey

(29:57) - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (Switch)

Feature

(39:47) - The Real Pallet Town

News

(49:29) - Lego Zelda

(50:28) - Eevee afternoon tea

(51:07) - Dragon Quest HD2D

(52:52) - Closing

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Josh from the gaming history podcast Still Loading returns to chat about Game of the Year 2023! We share our favorite games we played this year, both old and new! And this year includes the bonus Omake Awards! Plus, a feature on Japanese gaming pamphlets you can pick up at game stores, and some news including Pokemon theme parks taking over the world!

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Games

(1:03) - Intro to Game of the Year 2023 w/ Josh from the Still Loading Podcast 

(2:36) - Bonus Omake Awards

(22:26) - Our Five Favorite Games from 2023

Feature

(1:41:38) - Japanese Gaming Pamphlets

News

(1:52:12) - PokePark Kanto

(1:53:45) - Four most anticipated games from The Game Awards 2023

(1:55:55) - Nintendo Live 2024 canceled

(1:56:53) - Closing

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2024 is coming to a close, so what better time to chat about the best games that came out this year! And the best games that didn’t come out this year! And just games in general! Podcaster Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns as we chat about our favorite games in 2024. New games, old games, DLC, we create a one of a kind list about what blew us away this year! And in the feature, I share even more Japanese gaming pamphlets ranging from flyers shaped like bananas and gigantic free Nintendo magazines!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:54) - Game of the Year 2024 w/ Still Loading

Feature

(1:22:46) - More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets

News

(1:32:11) - The Game Awards 2024

(1:36:04) - New Nintendo merch and NSO games

(1:37:33) - Closing

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Returning guest KyotoGamer joins the podcast to take us to Nintendo Kyoto, Nintendo’s third huge merch store in Japan! Its incredible design and exclusive merch sets it apart from the rest, so we get into all the details and give some important tips for your visit! In the games, I give some early impressions on the ambitious Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:55) - Nintendo Kyoto w/ KyotoGamer

Games

(31:07) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

News

(45:21) - Analogue 3D announced

(47:32) - Splatoon 3’s Splatoween event

(48:18) - Elephant Mario plushie from Sanei

(48:54) - Closing

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Chris from KaniPro Games joins me to chat about Digital Games Expo 2022, one of the biggest indie gaming events in Japan. We talk about what it’s like to be both a visitor and an exhibitor, the culture of indie games in Japan, and our favorite titles we played. I also share early thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet / Violet and Tactics Ogre Reborn. Plus, news about what new Nintendo merch you should buy!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:19) - Digital Games Expo 2022 w/ KaniPro Games

Games

(22:44) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

(33:47) - Tactics Ogre Reborn

News

(41:01) - Indie World November 2022

(42:36) - Nintendo Q3 report

(45:39) - New Nintendo merch in Japan

(47:03) - Mother Museum, new Earthbound exhibit in Tokyo

(47:47) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (バッタ batta)

(48:11) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/sirubiacos/status/1592417760935833600

(48:52) - Closing

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Indie game developer Ahmin Hafidi joins the podcast to chat about his newest title, Grappin! We explore the origins of this Metroid Prime inspired first person adventure title, how artists James Turner and Takaya Imamura got involved, plus why those grappling hooks are just so fun. I also share some closing thoughts on Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and explore the older than old school arcade/museum Dagashiya Game Museum in Tokyo!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:30) - Grappin w/ Ahmin Hafidi

(17:15) - Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe final thoughts

Feature

(26:57) - Dagashiya Game Museum

News

(37:30) - Namco Tokyo opening up in April

(38:31) - March 2023 NSO games

(39:44) - April 2023 Splatfest

(40:20) - Mario coming to Lush, Lego Donkey Kong

(41:17) - Closing

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Tokyo resident and game industry interviewer Mr. KN1V3S joins the podcast to talk about Tokyo Game Show 2023! The games, the booths, the statues, the swag, we break down everything about the biggest TGS ever! I also share the details on the awesome Splatoon 3 X ZOZOTOWN pop up shop. In the games section, I look at Nintendo’s September offerings: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask and F-Zero 99!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:55) - Tokyo Game Show 2023 w/ Mr. KN1V3S

(38:17) - Splatoon 3 X ZOZOTOWN pop up shop

Games

(42:15) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask

(48:19) - F-Zero 99

News

(52:57) - Nintendo Direct September 2023

(1:00:25) - Closing

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Pro Splatoon player ProChara joins me to chat about Competitive Splatoon! We talk about what it takes to be at the top level, how to improve your game, strategies against Japanese teams, and the best member of Deep Cut. And of course, I dig deep into Splatoon 3. Plus, as rumors swirl, I share some predictions on a September 2022 Nintendo Direct.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:18) - Competitive Splatoon w/ ProChara

Games

(25:49) - Splatoon 3

(42:38) - September 2022 Nintendo Direct predictions

News

(59:00) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet September trailer

(1:02:23) - Nintendo Live updates

(1:03:43) - Grafaiai

(1:04:56) - Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood

(1:06:05) - Record of Lodoss War Chronicle and Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden

(1:07:32) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (ぬるゲー nurugeii)

(1:08:03) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/henlyh/status/1566395429721239553

(1:08:39) - Closing

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Tokyo resident and YouTuber Kid Shoryuken joins me to chat about Japanese arcades. What are the best arcades in Tokyo? What are some underrated games? How can they adjust to the changing market? We get into all that and more. In the games, I chat about the amazing Pikmin 3 Deluxe and return yet again to Tactics Ogre Reborn. Plus quick thoughts on two fun exhibits in Tokyo: Mother Museum and Mika Pikazo’s Revenge Pop!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:13) - Japanese Arcades w/ Kid Shoryuken

Games

(25:32) - Pikmin 3 Deluxe

(38:32) - Tactics Ogre Reborn mid-game thoughts

News

(43:48) - Mother Museum and Mika Pikazo’s Revenge Pop exhibits

(45:49) - Two indie game events coming to Tokyo this spring

(47:02) - Pocket Card Jockey Ride On coming to Apple Arcade

(48:47) - Playstation’s new Project Leonardo controller

(49:41) - Splatoon themed instax Mini Printer

(50:18) - Yusuke Kozaki’s Pokemon designs

(51:00) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (初動系 shodoukei)

(51:31) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/GameSurugaya/status/1612671350610743297

(52:10) - Closing

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Jan from Gamer Travels Japan takes us inside Hunter’s Bar, Tokyo’s Monster Hunter themed bar. Big meat, big beer, big swords, we dive into everything it has to offer plus break down what makes a great themed restaurant. Plus I visit two fun pop up shops in Tokyo: Pokemon Mosaic and Tamagotchi Study Club! In the games section, I highlight the awesome Japanese indie title NeverAwake, plus the news has been upscaled thanks to DLSS!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:05) - Hunter’s Bar w/ Gamer Travels Japan

(23:04) - Pokemon Mosaic and Tamagotchi Study Club

Games

(26:47) - NeverAwake

News

(33:49) - Switch 2 shown off at GamesComm

(36:17) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct

(40:40) - Nintendo Live returning to Tokyo

(41:20) - Live action Pokemon TV series in Japan

(42:21) - Closing

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Official Hard Off ambassador Alex Kraus returns to chat about Book Off, the biggest chain of used bookstores in Japan. A hotbed for retro games, we chat about the history of the store, amazing finds, and how you can get retro games for cheaper. In the game section I chat about Konami’s arcade run and gun Mystic Warriors and the physics platformer Giga Wrecker Alt from Game Freak!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:56) - Book Off w/ Alex Kraus

Games

(23:58) - Mystic Warriors

(28:57) - Giga Wrecker ALT.

News

(33:10) - Earthbound 30th anniversary

(34:27) - Tokyo Game Dungeon 4

(35:09) - Xbox games possibly hitting Switch

(36:05) - Closing

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Joshua ‘Nantenjex’ Goldie AKA The Nintendo Chronicler returns as we explore Eiji Aonuma’s directorial debut: the Japan only Marvelous: Another Treasure Island! We touch on the game’s origins as a CD title, the unique three person gameplay structure, its impact on Zelda and everything else! In the feature, I take you down to Yokohama to experience the Dragon Quest Carnival!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:01) - Marvelous: Another Treasure Island w/ Joshua Goldie

Feature

(40:29) - Dragon Quest Carnival in Minato Mirai

News

(54:57) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Trailer 2

(59:15) - Nintendo’s Q2 2024 financial reports

(1:01:04) - New gaming events in Tokyo

(1:01:56) - Closing

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Nintendo Museum has opened its doors, and returning guest KyotoGamer is here to tell us all about it! We get into every single detail from getting tickets, to umbrella holders, to burger toppings, to prototype controllers, to box quality, to how you should spend your coins… literally EVERYTHING about the Nintendo Museum is covered in-depth! In the games section, I rave about two of the year’s best games: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Astro Bot!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:47) - Nintendo Museum w/ KyotoGamer

Games

(1:08:09) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

(1:17:34) - Astro Bot

News

(1:25:14) - New game announcements (Ghost of Yotei, Holy Horror Mansion)

(1:29:44) - Echoes of Wisdom updates

(1:30:19) - Death Stranding exhibit in Tokyo

(1:30:47) - Closing

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Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan joins the podcast to chat about the interactive augmented reality exhibit Pokemon Colors! Bicycling to chase Charizard, shaking trees to lure Snorlax… we give you the details on everything to do and see at this unique event! In the games section, I bite into the wagashi themed board game KASHIDO and give the final verdict on Princess Peach: Showtime!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:58) - Pokemon Colors w/ Gamer Travels Japan

Games

(19:12) - KASHIDO

(26:35) - Princess Peach: Showtime final thoughts

News

(31:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous info

(33:22) - Donkey Kong test rides at Universal Studios Japan

(34:19) - New merch for Earthbound, Zelda, Kirby, and Pikmin 

(35:55) - F-Zero Maximum Velocity now on NSO

(36:28) - Closing

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Game preservationist RockmanCosmo joins the pod to chat about the Rockman Feature Phone Preservation Project. We chat about the history of Japan’s unique feature phone gaming era, why some games from big franchises like Mega Man can be lost forever, and what people are doing to preserve these titles for future generations. And get ready to dye your hair two colors as I share thoughts on Fire Emblem Engage, plus the news including my visit to indie games event Tokyo Game Dungeon!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:15) - Rockman Feature Phone Preservation Project w/ RockmanCosmo

Games

(30:22) - Fire Emblem Engage

News

(44:35) - Tokyo Game Dungeon 2023

(47:22) - Dokapon Kingdom Connect

(48:12) - Yggdra Union coming to Steam and the west

(49:00) - Baten Kaitos remake rumor

(50:15) - Surugaya Akiba’s huge stock of new Nintendo games

(51:06) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (グラボ gurabo)

(51:36) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/tyomateee/status/1617122804557844482

(51:59) - Closing

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Japanese video game collector OngakuGamer joins me to chat about the Boku No Natusyasumi series, a uniquely Japanese franchise about a child experiencing summer vacation in 1970s Japan. We dig deep into the history of the franchise and its first western release with Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation. I also look at three Kirby titles on Switch: Kirby’s Dream Buffet, Kirby’s Super Star Stacker, and Kirby’s Avalanche. Plus, new Pokemon, new Switch games, and new reasons to play Fortnite.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:33) - Boku No Natsuyasumi series w/ OngakuGamer

Games

(19:24) - Kirby’s Dream Buffet

(29:16) - Kirby’s Super Star Stacker

(35:40) - Kirby’s Avalanche

News

(40:34) - Pokemon Worlds 2022 announcements

(44:10) - Splatoon and Baskin Robbins collab in Japan

(45:26) - Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube channel

(46:13) - Disgaea 7 announced

(47:43) - Wave Race 64 on Nintendo Switch Online

(48:25) - Sega Genesis Mini 2, Space Channel 5 and Comix Zone movies

(50:11) - Dragon Ball Super and Fortnite collab

(53:02) - Soul Hackers 2 3D display in Shinjuku

(53:52) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (着地がり chakuchigari)

(54:23) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/off_kurosaki/status/1559843351280910336

(55:06) - Closing

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Otome game fan and YouTuber Resting Peach Face joins the podcast this week to talk about, what else, otome games! More than just dating sims for women, the genre carved out a unique niche in the Japanese game market and is rapidly growing overseas. We talk about the history of the genre, what makes a great otome game, the upcoming even if TEMPEST, and whether or not you should fall in love with someone who shoves you in a dog cage. I also dig deep into Buddy Mission BOND, the only Nintendo published Switch game that has yet to leave Japan! And game announcements are ramping up, so I throw out my predictions for a June 2022 Nintendo Direct. Plus Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:18) - Otome games with Resting Peach Face

Games

(23:19) - Buddy Mission BOND

(31:57) - Nintendo Direct June 2022 Predictions

News

(47:37) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet second trailer

(52:54) - Junichi Masuda becomes Chief Creative Fellow at The Pokemon Company

(54:38) - Mischievous Pichu collaboration and Pokemon scrubs

(55:37) - PlayStation State of Play June 2022

(1:00:03) - Furyu announces Trinity Trigger

(1:01:05) - Super Bomberman R Online ending online service

(1:02:35) - Umihara Kawase and others join NSO

(1:04:06) - Final Fantasy VII collaboration at Square Enix Cafe

(1:04:46) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (キラータイトル kiraa taitoru)

(1:05:23) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/CHAPPIKA38/status/1530795413246459904

(1:05:46) - Closing

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Zelda art preservationist History of Hyrule joins the pod to talk all about old school Zelda art. Magazines, strategy guides, board games, there’s a ton of hidden Zelda art out there and we get into finding it and making it available in the 21st century. I also dish out the best strategies for Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp, report on The Super Mario Bros Movie experience from Japan, and decide whether or not I should take a half day train ride to a Slowpoke Park.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:05) - Retro Zelda Art Preservation w/ History of Hyrule

Games

(36:38) - Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp

(46:43) - The Super Mario Bros. Movie in Japan

News

(52:40) - Tears of the Kingdom has leaked (no spoilers!)

(53:21) - Slowpoke Park opens up in Kagawa

(53:21) - Game and Watch Tetris prototype resurfaces

(54:46) - This Week in Tokyo

(55:57) - Closing

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The biggest Japanese gaming event of the year is here: Tokyo Game Show! PlayStation Universe senior editor Ernest Lin joins me to talk about this year’s TGS. We look at huge upcoming titles like Sonic Frontiers and Resident Evil Village VR, discuss how to properly line up, and the best free tote bags. Plus, I look at retro 3D platformer Frogun and the recent remake of Panzer Dragoon. And I go deep into this month’s Nintendo Direct and State of Play!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:20) - Tokyo Game Show 2022 w/ Ernest Lin

Games

(43:19) - Frogun

(51:00) - Panzer Dragoon Remake

News

(59:36) - Nintendo Direct September 2022

(1:14:59) - State of Play September 2022

(1:16:40) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (非対称型ゲーム hitaishogata gemu)

(1:17:12 ) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/ktwfc/status/1569703700058324992

(1:17:35) - Closing

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Author Oscar Bown joins to chat about Club Nintendo, the rewards program that was the predecessor to My Nintendo which featured dozens of amazing, one of a kind items. We explore the history of Club Nintendo, talk about the weirdest rewards, and dig into our guest’s upcoming book featuring every single Club Nintendo item! In the games section, I aim for the top with Nintendo World Championships. Plus some news including new games and happenings in Tokyo!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:57) - Club Nintendo w/ Oscar Bown

Games

(20:37) - Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

News

(31:44) - Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club

(33:00) - koRobo from Chibi Robo devs

(34:01) - SvC Chaos returns

(35:03) - Splatoon 3 Grand Fest

(36:00) - New Nintendo merch

(37:26) - New Tokyo events

(38:13) - Closing

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Game preservationist Naoya Shinota joins the pod to talk about the Final Fantasy VII Feature Phone games! A significant part of the FFVII mythos is locked to these unique Japanese mobile titles, and we explore their importance and how people are trying to preserve them. Plus, I dive into the e-Reader levels for Super Mario Bros. 3 and final thoughts on Fire Emblem Engage!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:35) - Final Fantasy VII feature phone games w/ Naoya Shinota

Games

(28:22) - Super Mario Bros. 3 e-Reader levels

(35:11) - Fire Emblem Engage final thoughts

News

(46:14) - Pokemon Presents 2023

(52:06) - New Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi game announced

(53:17) - This Week in Tokyo

(53:27) - Closing

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Dean from The Video Game Library joins the pod to talk about video game books! More than just strategy guides, thousands of books exist covering every niche in the video game world. We explore the vast world of gaming books and Dean’s effort to categorize every single one! I also highlight two under the radar Switch titles: Super UFO Fighter and Monkey Barrels! Plus the news and a debatable pronunciation of Tomba!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:18) - Video Game Books w/ The Video Game Library

Games

(29:52) - Super UFO Fighter

(35:11) - Monkey Barrels

News

(39:54) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5

(41:36) - Taito LD Collection, Tomba!, and Gex Trilogy coming to Switch

(43:48) - Closing

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Sakura Wars GB fan localizers burntends and Matt B join the podcast to talk about bringing the English version of this spinoff to life. How do you translate a Kansai accent? How often should you check the showers? We get into everything about this surprisingly important title. Did you know Sakura Wars GB is the first Sega game on Nintendo hardware? I also do a deep dive into the best place to play retro Game Boy titles: the Analogue Pocket. And join me in the alleys of Shinjuku to check out 8bitcafe, a retro gaming themed bar. It has a Super Famicom Box, what’s not to love?

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:15) - Sakura Wars GB with burntends and Matt B

(30:15) - Analogue Pocket

Feature

(41:07) - 8bitcafe retro gaming bar in Shinjuku

News

(51:10) - Indie World May 2022

(53:53) - Pokemon Home now compatible with BDSP and Pokemon Legends Arceus

(55:21) - Kirby 64 on NSO and new Kirby plushies

(56:52) - My Famicase Exhibit in Ogikubo

(58:22) - Bandai Namco Cross Store and Pokemon Center Okinawa opening soon

(59:48) - Japanese software and hardware sales

(1:01:25) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (うんゲー ungei)

(1:02:01) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/Chatgris8/status/1526675001885065216?s=20&t=3pM-KXyYtzuh8V8Kdr1LzQ

(1:02:31) - Closing

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Danny from Retro Wars joins me to celebrate the ten year anniversary of Pokemon X and Y! We return to Kalos to explore the game’s innovation, it’s legacy, and the coolest Mega Pokemon. I also venture out to Saitama to check out Suzume Publishing Antique Books, a shop dedicated to video game books! Plus I run down all the fun Nintendo collaborations happening right now in Japan!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:15) - Pokemon X and Y: 10 Years Later w/ Danny from Retro Wars

Feature

(40:25) - Suzume Publishing Antique Books

News

(48:14) - 3DS and Wii U online closing

(49:47) - Wind up Pikmin toys coming to Nintendo Tokyo

(50:36) - Get the Item Mario campaign and Nintendo Tokyo pop up shops

(51:04) - Kirby X Family Mart campaign

(51:59) - Pronto X Pokemon campaign

(52:52) - Closing

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JRPG streamers Becca and SweisSenpai join me to chat about a duo of Switch games: Live A Live and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. I also share my final thoughts on Triangle Strategy, the first of many SRPGs released by Square Enix this year. And I return from the shores of Yokohama to bring you a report about the Bandai Namco Cross Store, featuring a new Pac-Man shop! Plus news about Pokemon, Splatoon, and those sweet, sweet sales numbers.

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:37) - Live A Live and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 w/ Becca and SweisSenpai

(26:20) - Triangle Strategy final thoughts

Feature

(37:05) - Bandai Namco Cross Store in Yokohama

News

(51:42) - Pokemon Presents August 2022

(58:56) - Splatoon 3 Direct

(1:08:07) - Nintendo Q2 2022 financial report

(1:10:18) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (台パン daipan)

(1:10:49) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/Kazumasa_yskn/status/1556138301949886466

(1:11:12) - Closing

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Photographer and modder Christopher Graves joins to discuss the Game Boy Camera! Formerly the world’s smallest digital camera, it’s a unique piece of Nintendo history that still inspires people today. We dig into the history of the device, how to take good photos, and dig into the custom built Game Boy Mini Camera from our guest! Plus, some early thoughts on the joyous Super Mario RPG remake and some Nintendo sales info!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:56) - Game Boy Camera w/ Christopher Graves

Games

(23:15) - Super Mario RPG (2023)

News

(32:27) - Nintendo Q3 sales report

(36:37) - The Legend of Zelda live action movie

(38:03) - Amiibo restock in Japan

(38:41) - Closing

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A Tears of the Kingdom super episode! Dale Plays Games, Genki, and KyotoGamer all join me to chat about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We also share our experiences scavenging Lawson for banana milk, and whether or not you should go to Nintendo Tokyo on launch day.

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:16) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom w/ Dale Plays Games, Genki, KyotoGamer

(35:17) - Ad break

(36:43) - Our favorite moments from Tears of the Kingdom

Feature

(47:31) - Tears of the Kingdom launch in Japan

News

(1:06:36) - Tears of the Kingdom sells 10 million opening weekend

(1:07:45) - Splatoon 3 Sizzle Season

(1:08:44) - Pac-Man 99 ending in October

(1:09:31) - Closing

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Is Metal Slader Glory the most important game ever? Maybe! Author Lewis Packwood joins as we unravel the incredible history of HAL Laboratory’s Famicom adventure game, Metal Slader Glory. Perhaps the most ambitious Famicom title, its tumultuous development may have led to the creation of the Nintendo we know today! Plus, I take you to beautiful Tachikawa as we hit up its gaming hot spots!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:57) - Metal Slader Glory w/ Lewis Packwood

Feature

(31:43) - Gaming in Tachikawa

News

(41:00) - Nintendo’s big news week

(47:06) - Gaming events in Tokyo

(49:14) - Closing

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Save me Mr Tako developer Christophe Galati joins me to talk about the origins of this Game Boy inspired title, the upcoming physical release, cooking takoyaki and more! Nintendo also has a new first party release this month, Nintendo Switch Sports! I chronicle my quest to become the first six sport all-star. And as always, I hit the streets of Tokyo to talk about BEEP, a unique retro game shop that specializes in old Japanese computers. The news has a rundown on the latest Splatoon info and five figure Final Fantasy statues!

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My guest appearance on Still Loading Podcast: https://stillloading.libsyn.com/still-loading-223-tokyo-game-life

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:48) - Save me Mr. Tako with developer Christophe Galati

(24:46) - Nintendo Switch Sports

(38:16) - Mario Golf (N64)

Feature

(48:26) - BEEP retro game and computer shop in Akihabara

News

(1:00:52) - Splatoon 3 gets a date

(1:03:19) - $12,000 Final Fantasy VI statue

(1:04:09) - Mini Pikmin erasers on sale at Nintendo Tokyo

(1:05:00) - Embracer Group buys Square Enix’s western studios

(1:06:57) - Japanese software and hardware sales

(1:08:20) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (コネロス konerosu)

(1:09:05) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/moku_ssbu/status/1519968936737275904?s=20&t=FP_-NtquDpwUIcSFJ1RTtw

(1:09:31) - Closing

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Josh from the Still Loading Podcast joins me to chat about the best games of 2022 so far. What games have impressed us six months into the year? Is Persona 3 secretly 2022’s GotY? We also chat about the dozens of new game announcements and highlight our favorites. In the feature, I explore Dorama, a used games shop located in a very cool part of Tokyo. The Switch also has two high profile game releases: Mario Strikers Battle League and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. I’ll share my thoughts on these games in this Nintendo Directless episode!

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(0:00) - Intro

(1:52) - Best Games of 2022 So Far with Still Loading Podcast

News

(26:57) - Summer Games Fest

(38:50) - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase

(44:43) - Wholesome Games Direct

(48:52) - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon’s Dogma II

(52:08) - Pokemon Snap coming to NSO

(54:55) - Japanese software and hardware sales

Feature

(59:42) - Dorama, used goods shop

Games

(1:11:49) - Mario Strikers Battle League

(1:23:44) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

(1:32:41) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (サイドビュー saido byuu)

(1:33:13) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/mokumokuren/status/1534850431205412864

(1:33:35) - Closing

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Tokyo based fighting game fan Doc Fugu joins me to chat all about Street Fighter 6 and the fighting game scene in Tokyo. We examine how Capcom evolved the franchise, and recommend some fighting game hotspots around Tokyo. This episode’s feature is all about the tasty Pikachu Afternoon Tea event happening right now. Plus, five recently announced games you should check out!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:15) - Street Fighter 6 and Tokyo’s FGC w/ Doc Fugu

Feature

(25:20) - Pikachu Afternoon Tea in Omotesando

News

(34:24) - Five new game announcements to check out

(38:23) - Closing

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Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about porting games to the Switch! We chronicle the journey to get his game, Violet Wisteria, from Steam to consoles and dive into what’s it like to develop for a Nintendo console! Also, I share some early thoughts on Unicorn Overlord and tell you what Pokemon Z-A is going to be about!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:55) - Porting games to Nintendo Switch w/ KaniPro Games

Games

(22:58) - Unicorn Overlord

News

(30:53) - Pokemon Legends Z-A, TCG Pocket, Pokemon Card Lounge in Shibuya

(35:11) - WonderSwan turns 25 years old

(36:23) - Akira Toriyama passes away

(37:06) - Closing

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Brad from Game Vecanti joins to chat about retro Japanese games that finally got an English localization! From Princess Maker to Trails to Mr. Driller, we explore over a hundred Japanese classics that you can finally play in English! Plus I rave about the samurai roguelite Shogun Showdown and share the deets on Nintendo’s latest hanafuda merch!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:52) - Retro Japanese Games Finally in English w/ Brad of Game Vecanti

Games

(24:50) - Shogun Showdown

News

(32:45) - Hanafuda merch, My Nintendo Gold Coins update

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Suikoden is back, and author Aidan Moher is here to dig into Suikoden I & II HD Remaster from Konami! We explore Suikoden’s impact on the JRPG landscape, if this new version delivers, and reveal some shocking Super Bomberman R2 lore. And I give all the details on my latest trip to Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:50) - Suikoden I & II HD Remaster w/ Aidan Moher

Feature

(46:20) - Return to Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan

News

(1:07:27) - Pokemon Presents 2025

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Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns in this special Pikmin themed episode! We explore the fantastic Pikmin 4, travel back to the early 2000s to look at Pikmin 1+2, detail the Pikmin mania that has swept Tokyo, and analyze Pikmin 4’s record breaking sales!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:02) - Pikmin 4 w/ Still Loading Podcast

(36:33) - Pikmin 1+2

Feature

(55:00) - Pikmin Mania in Tokyo

News

(1:12:07) - Pikmin 4 smashes sales records in Japan

(1:15:58) - Human Fall Flat and Momotaro Dentetsu hit sales milestones

(1:21:16) - Zelda Oracle of Seasons and Ages now on NSO

(1:25:12) - Fashion Dreamer coming to Switch in November

(1:27:54) - Street of Mother Earthbound pop up shop coming to Tokyo in September

(1:29:01) - Street of Mother Earthbound pop up shop coming to Tokyo in September

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Tako no Himitsu developer Christophe Galati returns to talk about the newest octopi related project: Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secretss, a GBA inspired JRPG! We explore the game’s origins in Kyoto, what it takes to make your dream game, and how to get Motoi Sakuraba to write a song for your game! In the feature, I take you to Kawasaki to visit Pokemon Fit Shop XY, a Kalos-themed pop up shop featuring plushies of all the Gen VI Pokemon! And in the news, I run down some amazing upcoming gaming events in Tokyo and try to unmask Emio!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:00) - Tako no Himitsu w/ developer Christophe Galati

Feature

(32:56) - Pokemon Fit Shop XY

News

(42:13) - Upcoming Tokyo gaming pop ups

(44:37) - Who is Emio?

(45:47) - Exclusive Nintendo Kyoto merch

(46:36) - Natsu-mon English release

(47:22) - New NSO games

(56:42) - Closing

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Tokyo resident Dale from Dale Plays Games returns to dish out some predictions for Nintendo in 2024! What big games do they have on the horizon? What’s the next step in Nintendo’s expansion to other media? Will the Switch 2 logo still be red? We look at our crystal ball to answer all. Plus we also chat about the final piece of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, The Indigo Disk! In the feature I give the details on the myriad of Earthbound pop up shops in Tokyo and give some merch recommendations!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:08) - Nintendo in 2024 predictions w/ Dale Plays Games

(43:18) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk

Feature

(1:02:37) - Earthbound pop up shops

News

(1:12:40) - Salmon Run merch at Nintendo Tokyo

(1:13:32) - Mystic Warriors now on Switch

(1:14:15) - Like A Dragon pop up shop in Tokyo

(1:14:52) - Closing

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Tokyo resident Genki joins me to chat about the Square Enix Cafe and Artnia. Part restaurant, part merch shop, Square Enix fans won’t want to miss it. Join us as we examine the allure of magic crystal rooms and determine whether or not Cait Sith tastes good. We also dig deep into both Nintendo Directs to examine the platform’s exciting upcoming games like Harvestella, Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher, and Persona 5 Royal. I also share my thoughts on two puzzly platformers: Kirby Tilt N Tumble and ElecHead!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:29) - Square Enix Cafe and Artnia with Genki

Games

(13:01) - June 2022 Nintendo Directs with Genki

(39:12) - Kirby Tilt n Tumble

(50:16) - ElecHead

News

(56:54) - Pokemon TCG Lost Abyss set

(57:53) - Pearl and Marina return in Splatoon 3

(58:34) - Bandai Namco and ILCA establish Bandai Namco Aces

(59:26) - Japanese software and hardware sales

(1:00:30) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (カンスト kansuto)

(1:00:55) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/game_tanteidan/status/1538880142579486720

(1:01:21) - Closing

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Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan returns to take us to the official Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo! We run down every detail about this chill cafe including what Charmander tastes like and what you need to know before your visit! Plus I look at a trio of exciting Switch releases: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Splatoon 3 Side Order, and Balatro!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:58) - Pokemon Cafe w/ Gamer Travels Japan

Games

(22:03) - Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch)

(29:09) - Splatoon 3 Side Order

(37:52) - Balatro

News

(43:46) - Nintendo Direct Parter Showcase and Mother 3 news

(49:14) - Closing

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Culdcept Central founder Andyman joins me to chat about the mostly Japan-only franchise Culdcept. A mix of Magic the Gathering and Monopoly, this long running series carved out an interesting niche in the Japanese gaming sphere. We chat about the history of the franchise, the ambitious Culdcept Revolt, which Culdcept character should be in Smash and more. I also share thoughts on the memorable Kirby 64 and the coop chaos of the Overcooked series. Plus the latest Nintendo news and whether or not you should believe Yuji Naka.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:35) - Culdcept series with Andyman

Games

(17:53) - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

(29:27) - Overcooked and Overcooked 2

News

(38:35) - Kirby’s Dream Buffet coming this summer

(39:53) - Bayonetta 3 gets a date

(40:37) - Splatoon gets an OLED model and a quiz in Japan

(43:22) - Pokemon Puzzle League and Custom Robo coming to Nintendo Switch Online

(44:14) - Valkyrie Elysium and Frogun get dates

(45:28) - Yuji Naka’s Twitter adventures

(48:47) - Kirby Cafe opening in Nagoya, Kirby Encyclopedia

(49:24) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (十字キー jyuujiki)

(50:56) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/kmotandkirby/status/1546313328808513536

(50:29) - Closing

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Author Matt Alt joins as we chat about Nakano Broadway, one of the most iconic geek hotspots in Tokyo! We delve into how a symbol of Asian modernity turned into a haven for retro enthusiasts, our rarest and most exciting finds, and discuss possible futures for this otaku pirate hangout. Plus, I give some final thoughts on the Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and dig deep into the Nintendo Direct!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:59) - Nakano Broadway w/ Matt Alt

Games

(29:04) - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (Switch) final thoughts

News

(38:29) - Nintendo Direct June 2024

(55:34) - Limited Run Games Showcase and Japan news

(56:42) - Closing

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Tokyo resident and returning guest Genki is back as we explore Square Enix’s new store in Shibuya, Square Enix Garden! How many plushies are there? Which music box is the best? Should there be a Heartless statue? What’s up with the Square Enix Cafe? We answer all these questions and more! Plus I do a backflip and rave about Donkey Kong 94, now on NSO!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:53) - Square Enix Garden w/ Genki

Games

(26:03) - Donkey Kong 94

News

(35:31) - Playtest credit info, Pokemon Center Hiroshima moving

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Archivist MrTalida of Keshi Corner joins the podcast to talk about keshi toys, unique retro figures with a strong Nintendo connection! We explore the history of these Japanese erasers, dig into the amazing Nintendo collaborations, and reveal how a dental scanner is preserving video game history! Plus, I give some final thoughts on the wonderful Super Mario RPG remake!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:57) - Keshi Toys w/ MrTalida of Keshi Corner

Games

(28:48) - Super Mario RPG (2023) final thoughts

News

(38:42) - Nintendo Live 2024 update

(40:00) - Hyper Beam merch and Sanei plushies

(41:19) - Goldeneye and Jet Force Gemini on Japanese NSO

(42:00) - Splatoon 3 Chill Season 2023

(42:35) - Closing

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We take it to the streets of Tokyo this episode! Special guest Kaori joins me as we talk about the Street Fighter 35th anniversary exhibit in Shibuya. We discuss iconic Street Fighter art, the power of Chun Li, and proper hadoken techniques. I’ve wrapped up Pokemon Legends Arceus, so now’s the time to wildly speculate about future Pokemon Legends games. If you’re more of a pixel person, I also dig deep into the classic Card Fighters Clash and the incredibly addictive Retro Bowl. On the news front, there’s a lot of fighting games and eShop talk, so get those wallets ready!

(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(2:33) - Street Fighter 35th Anniversary Exhibit with Kaori

Games

(15:19) - Future Pokemon Legends Speculation

(26:19) - SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters Clash

(37:18) - Retro Bowl

News

(45:23) - Capcom Fighting Collection

(48:58) - Street Fighter 6

(49:29) - Card Fighters Clash 2 might be localized

(49:58) - Soul Hackers 2

(51:17) - Nintendo acquires SRD

(51:48) - Wii U / 3DS eShop stores closing

(53:59) - Nier Automata pop up shop and anime

(54:44) - Touken Ranbu Warriors tops Japanese software sales

(55:44) - Pokemon Day preview

(56:14) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (当てなげ atenage)

(56:48) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/japanretrogame/status/1494204482686955524?s=20&t=yuqabwNfJFqV01LLik4sTA

(57:18) - Closing

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Let’s celebrate games both new and old! This episode’s feature is all about Hard Off, the famous used goods shop in Japan. I talk to official Hard Off fan ambassador Alex Kraus about retro game hunting, rare finds, and the mysteries of the junk corner. I also dig into the February 2022 Nintendo Direct, give my thoughts on Pokemon Legends Arceus’ postgame, and try out the roguelike autobattler dungeon crawler Vivid Knight.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:43) - Hard Off with Alex Kraus, official Hard Off fan ambassador

Games

(17:05) - February 2022 Nintendo Direct Reactions

(36:01) - Pokemon Legends Arceus Postgame

(47:04) - Vivid Knight

News

(53:44) - Nintendo 2021 Q4 Financial Report

(56:08) - Sega sells arcade business

(57:06) - Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden

(57:51) - Japanese hardware and software sales

(59:19) - Japanese gaming word of the week (リセットマラソン risetto marason)

(1:00:00) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/Ara_love_kirby/status/1491966411618791426

(1:00:27) - Closing

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Josh from the Still Loading Podcast joins me to chat about Game of the Year 2022. What game(s) will take the top prize? We rave about our favorite games of the year, both new and retro titles! In the feature, I flip through the Perfect Catalogue series of gaming encyclopedias. Plus, news about Slowpoke parks and what plushie you need to buy next.

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:33) - Game of the Year 2022 w/ Still Loading Podcast

Feature

(1:27:00) - Perfect Catalogue gaming encyclopedias

News

(1:35:50) - Super Potato Taisho store closing in Osaka

(1:36:40) - Slowpoke park in Kawaga prefecture

(1:37:23) - Gen V Pokemon Fit / Sitting Cuties plushies

(1:38:41) - Masahiro Sakurai in semi-retirement

(1:39:49) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (落ちゲーム ochi gemu)

(1:40:14) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/_Bprod/status/1604812949847056384

(1:40:40) - Closing

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Chris from KaniPro Games joins the podcast to chat about the launch of the retro action/platformer, Violet Wisteria! We talk about the experience of launching a game and what’s next. I also check out Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and run down all the cool gaming related activities at Tokyo Skytree!

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Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2018610/Violet_Wisteria/

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:35) - Violet Wisteria

(21:33) - Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Feature

(33:04) - Tokyo Skytree

News

(45:06) - Tears of the Kingdom leaks and gummies

(48:28) - Splatoon 3’s Fresh Season and new merch

(51:10) - Vanillaware 20th anniversary event in Tokyo

(51:47) - This Week in Tokyo

(53:27) - Closing

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Danny Bivens from The Famicast returns to chat about the Nintendo 64 in Japan! We unravel the Japanese side of Nintendo’s first 3D console, highlight our favorite Japan-only games, chronicle the 64DD, and of course tell you the greatest N64 color you may have missed! Plus we venture back to Hyrule to chat about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s one year anniversary. I also look at the indie hit Animal Well and dig into some of the biggest Nintendo news of the decade!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:06) - Nintendo 64 in Japan w/ Danny Bivens

Games

(31:30) - Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later

(57:49) - Animal Well

News

(1:04:00) - Nintendo Switch successor, financial news

(1:10:23) - Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

(1:11:14) - More Zelda merch

(1:12:13) - New Game Boy NSO titles

(1:13:02) - Nintendo ending X/Twitter integration

(1:13:57) - Dragon Quest x Graniph

(1:14:15) - Closing

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Pink puff power has taken over the podcast as this episode is all about Kirby! Fellow Tokyo resident Genki joins me to talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby’s first 3D adventure. I also take a peek at some retro Kirby titles, Kirby’s Dream Land 3 and Kirby’s Dream Course. This episode’s feature is all about Yamashiroya, a six-story toy shop in Tokyo that’s home to amazing exclusive Kirby merchandise. How many Kirby plushies can you buy? Is HAL’s first 3D Kirby game the best yet? Should Marx be in jail? All will be answered in this episode!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(2:25) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land with Genki

(19:11) - Kirby’s Dream Land 3

(28:35) - Kirby’s Dream Course

Feature

(36:06) - Yamashiroya, a toy shop featuring exclusive Kirby merch

News

(55:14) - Breath of the Wild 2 delayed until 2023

(58:44) - Kirby collaborations in Japan and Grammy win

(1:00:45) - Mario Golf coming to NSO

(1:01:37) - Nobody Saves the World and Pocky and Rocky Reshrined get dates

(1:02:29) - Yoshitaka Amano exhibition in Tokyo

(1:02:53) - Japanese Software and Hardware Sales

(1:04:53) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (移植 ishoku)

(1:05:41) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/goegoezzz/status/1510461682186739713?s=20&t=5ZNCpJLpKiTfacWMGWYEQw

(1:06:14) - Closing

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Joshua ‘Nantenjex’ Goldie aka The Nintendo Chronicler joins the podcast as we take a thorough look at Another Code Recollection! We explore the franchise’s unique place in Nintendo history, discuss the surprising changes of the remake, and finalize Ashley’s Smash move set. And I take you to Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku, one of the coolest game stores in all of Japan!

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Another Code video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYe3VYs48eo

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:58) - Another Code Recollection w/ Joshua ‘Nantenjex’ Goldie

Feature

(38:31) - Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku

News

(51:54) - Mini Mario plushies

(52:35) - Zelda theme park rumor

(52:35) - Splatoon 3 Side Order gets a date

(54:25) - 3DS/Wii U online closing

(55:08) - Switch successor 8-inch screen rumor

(56:06) - Closing

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Danny Bivens from The Famicast joins me to chat about Power Pros, Konami’s popular long-running baseball gaming franchise from Japan! We explore this deceptively cute baseball sim and its surprising contributions to sports games. I also share my five favorite moments from Tears of the Kingdom so far, and debate whether Everybody 1 2 Switch will be terrible or just mediocre!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:07) - Power Pros series w/ Danny Bivens

Games

(23:47) - Five favorite moments from Tears of the Kingdom (so far)

News

(35:00) - Vanpool closes down

(36:06) - Everybody 1 2 Switch releasing June 30th

(37:34) - New Dragon Quest Monsters game coming to Switch

(38:23) - Metal Gear Solid 3 remake announced

(40:27) - Closing

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