Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Tokyo Game Life
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| Japanese Alien Games with Mike Diver, Zero Racers and D-Hopper | 23 Aug 2026 | 00:58:03 | |
Author Mike Diver joins to chat about Japanese Alien games! From Square to Capcom to Sega, we explore how this American film franchise left its mark on the Japanese gaming scene. Plus I check out two once-canceled Virtual Boy titles, Zero Racers and D-Hopper! Follow our guest! Aliens: The Video Games: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Aliens-The-Video-Games-Hardback/p/58218 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mikediver.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:51) - Japanese Alien games w/ Mike Diver Games (47:29) - Zero Racers and D-Hopper News (54:57) - New gaming merch Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Square Enix Cafe & Shop with Tantacles, Pokopia DLC | 09 Aug 2026 | 00:56:27 | |
YouTuber Tantacles joins to chat about Square Enix Cafe & Shop in both Tokyo and Los Angeles! Edible slimes, the aesthetics, the merch, we get into everything about this new nerdy eatery! And I look at the first wave of Pokopia DLC, Bubbly Basin! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tantacles Square Enix Cafe & Shop video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEvNvpjJy48 Need more podcasts? Check out Remember 64: https://linktr.ee/Remember64 (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:44) - Square Enix Cafe & Shop w/ Tantacles Games (40:22) - Pokopia DLC News (48:45) - Fire Emblem Direct, new Nintendo merch Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Rhythm Heaven Series with DaftHusky, Splatoon Raiders, Denshattack! | 26 Jul 2026 | 01:06:26 | |
Rhythm gamer and YouTuber DaftHusky joins as we chat about the entire Rhythm Heaven series! We delve into its origins as a Japan-only title, the arcade game, Tsunku’s legacy, and more as we look at every game in the series including Rhythm Heaven Groove! And I beat the heat by staying inside to play Splatoon Raiders and Denshattack! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaftHusky Need more podcasts? Check out Remember 64: https://linktr.ee/Remember64 (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:51) - Rhythm Heaven series w/ DaftHusky Games (36:47) - Splatoon Raiders (51:19) - Denshattack! News (1:00:36) - Tokyo exhibits, Switch 2 game news Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Ganbare Goemon Daishugo with Project Goemon, Baskin-Robbins X Nintendo | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:55:09 | |
David from Project Goemon is back to chat about Ganbare Goemon Daishugo, the newest Goemon collection of over a dozen games! We chat about the long-awaited return of the series, what games in the collection to check out, and theorize about the future. In the feature, I run down all the tasty collabs Baskin Robbins has had with Nintendo in Japan! Follow our guest! Website: https://projectgoemon.wordpress.com/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/projectgoemon.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Games (0:54) - Ganbare Goemon Daishugo w/ Project Goemon Feature (31:37) - Baskin Robbins X Nintendo News (45:49) - PlayStation to stop printing discs, Splatoon and Mario Kart updates Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| The Unknown Origins of Mario with Drew Mackie, Star Fox | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:46:38 | |
Writer and podcaster Drew Mackie is here to chat about the unknown origins of Mario! We explore everything you THINK you know about Mario, why lore is inconsistent between Japan and the west, and if they should bring back Mr. Video. Plus, I tell you if Star Fox is a perfect remake or not! Follow our guest! Mario 101: For Super Players: https://www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/mario-101-history Gayest Episode Ever Podcast: https://www.gayestepisodeever.com/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/drewgmackie.bsky.social Need more podcasts? Check out Nintendo Dads: https://www.nintendodads.org/ (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:52) - The Unknown Origins of Mario w/ Drew Mackie Games (28:03) - Star Fox News (42:26) - Animal Crossing x Baskin Robbins Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Hard Off Shinjuku with Alex Kraus, Mina the Hollower | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:50:22 | |
Hard Off ambassador Alex Kraus returns as we chat about Hard Off Shinjuku, a new major retro games hotspot in Tokyo! We delve into why Hard Off opened up a shop in one of Tokyo’s biggest shopping districts, if it lives up to expectations, and ponder about the future of the company. In the games, I take a look at the Zelda-inspired Mina the Hollower! Plus, all the stuff you should care about from the Nintendo Direct! Follow our guest! BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexfkraus.bsky.social Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/retrodreamgames/ Need more podcasts? Check out Nintendo Dads: https://www.nintendodads.org/ (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:56) - Hard Off Shinjuku w/ Alex Kraus Games (23:31) - Mina the Hollower News (34:48) - Nintendo Direct June 2026 analysis Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Switch 2 - One Year Later with JT from The House of Mario, Rare Item Studio | 31 May 2026 | 01:50:13 | |
Podcaster JT from Nintendo Maniacs and The House of Mario returns as we look at the Switch 2, one year later. From launch to now, we touch on the weird and wonderful first twelve months of the Switch 2’s life. And I also take you inside a cool retro game shop in Akihabara, Rare Item Studio! Follow our guest! The House of Mario: https://thehouseofmario.captivate.fm/listen (0:00) - Intro Games (0:49) - Switch 2, one year later w/ JT from The House of Mario Feature (1:33:53) - Rare Item Studio News (1:42:55) - Pictonico!, Dragon Quest XII, new Tokyo collabs Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Ainu in Video Games with Kaihatsu, More Tomodachi Life and Monster Hunter Stories 3 | 17 May 2026 | 01:31:57 | |
Type designer and YouTuber Kaihatsu returns as we chat about Ainu in video games! We discuss how northern Japan’s indigenous people have been portrayed in games like Ghost of Yotei, Samurai Shodown, Pokemon Legends Arceus, and how their culture may have influenced countless games. Plus I give some final thoughts on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Monster Hunter Stories 3! And I dig deep into a lot of Nintendo news including the newest Star Fox game and analyze the financial report! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Kaihatsu Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaihat.su Twitter: https://x.com/KaihatsuYT (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55) - Ainu in Video Games w/ Kaihatsu Games (52:34) - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream final thoughts (1:02:30) - Monster Hunter Stories 3 final thoughts News (1:09:47) - Star Fox, Nintendo FY26 analysis, Tokyo events Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Hong Kong 2097 with KaniPro Games, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Japan | 03 May 2026 | 00:46:23 | |
Indie developer Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about his newest title: Hong Kong 2097, the sequel to one of Japan’s worst doujin games. We get into how he secured rights to the sequel, how to make a follow-up to an infamously bad game, and the rocky road to actually getting it released! In the feature, I highlight all the exciting collabs and the movie going experience of watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Japan! Follow our guest! KaniPro Games: https://x.com/KaniProGames Hong Kong 2097: https://kanipro.itch.io/hong-kong-2097 (0:00) - Intro Games (0:55) - Hong Kong 2097 w/ KaniPro Games Feature (21:26) - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Japan News (35:46) - New merch, pop ups, and Splatoon Raiders Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Evangelion Video Games with Beyond Electric Sheep, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pokemon Champions | 19 Apr 2026 | 01:01:05 | |
Media historian Rex from Beyond Electric Sheep is here to chat about Evangelion video games! From visual novels to fighting games to mahjong, we (magma) dive into how one of Japan’s most important anime is also emblematic of a special time in Japanese gaming history. Plus, I look at the wacky Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and the deathly serious Pokemon Champions. Follow our guest! Website: https://www.beyondelectricsheep.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BEYONDELECTRICSHEEP Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rnaboursiii.bsky.social And check out this week’s special ad: Kirby Conversations Podcast! https://www.soundstone.network/kirby-conversations (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55) - Evangelion Video Games w/ Beyond Electric Sheep Games (37:44) - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (47:14) - Pokemon Champions News (56:22) - Rhythm Heaven Groove, new Nintendo merch Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers with John Szczepaniak, Balloon Kid, Öoo | 05 Apr 2026 | 01:03:26 | |
Author John Szczepaniak is here to chat about his anthology of dev interviews: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers! We chat about the lesser known corners of Japan’s gaming scene, the people who built it, and general sake consumption. In the games section, I look at some short and sweet games like Balloon Kid and Öoo! Follow our guest! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/Untold-History-Japanese-Game-Developers-ebook/dp/B00Q93N29I (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:52) - The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers w/ John Szczepaniak Games (44:35) - Balloon Kid (50:29) - Öoo News (56:53) - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie news, Tokyo updates Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Monster Hunter Stories 3 with Oceaniz, More Pokopia, Capcom Store Ikebukuro | 22 Mar 2026 | 01:02:00 | |
YouTuber Oceaniz flies into the podcast to chat about Monster Hunter Stories 3! We examine all the ambitious additions to this underrated spinoff JRPG series and nail down which franchise rep will be in Smash Bros. Plus I gush even more about Pokemon Pokopia, and pop inside the newly opened Capcom Store Ikebukuro! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Oceaniz BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceaniz.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Games (0:57) - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection w/ Oceaniz (35:17) - More Pokemon Pokopia Feature (45:00) - Capcom Store Ikebukuro News (54:23) - Pokopia sales, Mario Day Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| PokePark Kanto with Daan Koopman, Pokemon Pokopia | 08 Mar 2026 | 01:02:27 | |
Returning guest and Japan explorer Daan Koopman is back to bring us to PokePark Kanto, the newest Pokemon theme park in Japan! We explore every nook of this amazing new section of YomiuriLand, and what you should say if you meet Junichi Masuda! And I take a look at Pokemon Pokopia, one of the biggest Switch 2 surprises! Plus, the news including a peek at Pokemon Winds and Waves! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendaan.com Twitter: https://x.com/NintenDaan Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nintendaan (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:53) - PokePark Kanto w/ Daan Koopman Games (39:30) - Pokemon Pokopia News (52:16) - Pokemon Winds and Waves, Indie World Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Virtual Boy - Nintendo Switch Online with AK Family Home, Parco Game Center | 22 Feb 2026 | 00:52:08 | |
Nintendo superfan and YouTuber AK Family Home joins to chat about the revival of the Virtual Boy thanks to Nintendo Switch Online! We dive into the hardware, the games, and Virtual Boy’s unique stamp on Nintendo history. Plus, I take you into the retro game pop up shop/exhibit, Parco Game Center! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Akfamilyhome Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/akfamilyhome.com Twitter: https://x.com/Akfamilyhome (0:00) - Intro Games (0:51) - Virtual Boy on NSO w/ AK Family Home Feature (30:59) - Parco Game Center News (39:54) - Capcom Store Ikebukuro, Nintendo updates, State of Play Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Videoverse with Lucy Blundell, Capcom Creations Exhibit | 08 Feb 2026 | 01:05:28 | |
Developer Lucy Blundell shares her experience creating the Miiverse inspired visual novel, Videoverse! We dive deep into a unique era of online gaming fandom and the challenges of making your own Miiverse. And we also chat about Capcom Creations, one of the best gaming exhibits I’ve ever visited! Plus, I analyze a flurry of Nintendo news! Follow our guest! Website: https://www.kinmoku.games/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kinmoku.bsky.social Videoverse on eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/videoverse-switch/ (0:00) - Intro Games (0:55) - Videoverse w/ Lucy Blundell Feature (23:36) - Capcom Creations exhibit in Tokyo News (43:55) - Nintendo Direct analysis Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Chibi-Robo! with Nintendormant, Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0, Tobichi: Hobonichi's Official Shop | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:53:13 | |
George from the Nintendormant podcast joins to chat about Chibi-Robo, which was recently added to Nintendo Switch Online! We chat about this cult hit’s enduring legacy and nail down how much a real Chibi-Robo would actually cost. Plus I return to my once abandoned island to bring you the details on Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0. And I take you inside Tobichi, the official shop of Hobonichi. And yes, there is Earthbound merch inside! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nintendormant Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendormant.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Games (0:50) - Chibi-Robo! w/ Nintendormant (26:16) - Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 Feature (36:04) - Tobichi: Hobonichi’s official shop News (44:55) - Kensuke Tanabe update, more Tokyo events Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Nintendo in 2026 Predictions with Dale Clayton, Suikoden 30th Anniversary Exhibit | 11 Jan 2026 | 01:04:51 | |
YouTuber Dale Clayton returns to dish out some predictions about Nintendo in 2026! What’s gonna happen on Pokemon’s 30th anniversary? Will Rambi return? Are we due for ArtePiazza’s next game? Find out with our totally gonna come true predictions! In the feature, I take you inside the Suikoden 30th anniversary exhibit! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpg (0:00) - Intro Games (0:52) - Nintendo in 2026 Predictions w/ Dale Clayton Feature (48:26) - Suikoden 30th Anniversary Exhibit News (1:00:04) - Nintendo new year news, PlayStation pop up in Shinjuku Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Masahiro Sakurai Manga with PushDustIn, Suika Game Planet | 28 Dec 2025 | 00:42:02 | |
Source Gaming creator and Sakurai guru PushDustIn joins the podcast to chat about the new manga based on the life of Masahiro Sakurai! We dig into Sakurai’s fascinating career journey and how the manga highlights his biggest moments. Plus, I head to space to bring you impressions on Suika Game Planet and Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2! Follow our guest! Check out Knights of Fiona: https://knights-of-fiona.com/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/will.pushdustin.com (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:50) - Masahiro Sakurai manga w/ PushDustIn Games (21:45) - Suika Game Planet (28:20) - Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 News (37:22) - Tokyo gaming events for the New Year Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Game of the Year 2025 with Still Loading Podcast, Even More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets | 14 Dec 2025 | 02:10:28 | |
Is Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour the best game of 2025? You’re gonna have to listen to find out! Josh from Still Loading Podcast is back as we chat about our favorite games from 2025, both new and old! From Donkey Kong to Rayman, from Medal of Honor to Boku no Natsuyasumi, we highlight what excited us this year. Plus, I look at this holiday season’s Japanese gaming pamphlets that are free in stores now! Follow our guest! Podcast: https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/stillloadingpodcast.com (0:00) - Intro Games (0:49) - Game of the Year 2025 intro w/ Still Loading Podcast (2:54) - Omake Awards (39:42) - Top 5 Games of 2025 Feature (1:50:08) - Even More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets News (2:02:38) - New Japanese Nintendo merch, Switch 2 in Japan updates Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Stray Children with Joshua Goldie, Kirby Air Riders, Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Exhibition | 30 Nov 2025 | 01:21:24 | |
Source Gaming’s Joshua Goldie returns to talk Stray Children, the newest JRPG from Onion Games and the spiritual successor to Moon: Remix RPG Adventure! Plus I look at Sakurai’s Kirby Air Riders and the Japanese indie action game, Sonokuni! In the feature, I take you inside Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary: The Exhibition which is happening right now in Ginza! Follow our guest! BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nantenjex.bsky.social Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joshua.goldie (0:00) - Intro Games (1:02) - Stray Children w/ Joshua Goldie (43:31) - Kirby Air Riders (1:00:25) - Sonokuni Feature (1:06:08) - Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary: The Exhibition News (1:20:01) - New Pokemon donuts Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Dragon Quest I&II HD2D with ChristophRPG, Lawson X Dragon Quest | 16 Nov 2025 | 00:55:04 | |
Dragon Quest superfan and returning guest ChristophRPG is back to chat about Dragon Quest I&II HD2D! We chat about the many changes to these classic games, why they still hold up today, and peek into the future of the franchise. In the feature, I take you inside Lawson to eat a bunch of slime bread as I break down their latest collab with Dragon Quest! And a lot of news, including the latest update on PokePark Kanto! Follow our guest! Twitter: https://x.com/ChristophRPG (0:00) - Intro Games (0:58) - Dragon Quest I&II HD2D w/ ChristophRPG Feature (35:52) - Lawson X Dragon Quest News (43:37) - PokePark Kanto, Switch 2 sales, Pokopia Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Pokemon Legends Z-A with Nintendo Maniacs, Mario & Wario, Pokecology | 02 Nov 2025 | 01:20:43 | |
Podcaster Joshua from Nintendo Maniacs joins to chat about Pokemon Legends Z-A! We break down this unorthodox Pokemon game, dig deep into Mega Pokemon, and give the final verdict on the Pokemon franchise in the Switch era. And we look at another Game Freak title, Mario and Wario! And in the feature, I look at the amazing illustrated Pokemon field guide, Pokecology! Follow our guest! Nintendo Maniacs podcast: https://linktr.ee/NintendoManiacs BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendomaniacs.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Games (0:53) - Pokemon Legends Z-A w/ Nintendo Maniacs (43:18) - Mario and Wario Feature (1:02:08) - Pokecology News (1:11:04) - New Switch 2 games, Mister Donut X Pokemon Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with Stephen Meyerink, Sega Store Tokyo | 19 Oct 2025 | 01:15:34 | |
Game localizer Stephen Meyerink joins as we dive into Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles! We explore this game’s many new additions, the history of FFT’s localization, and talk about this Final Fantasy spinoff’s enduring legacy. Plus, I take you inside the brand new Sega merch shop in Shibuya, Sega Store Tokyo! Follow our guest! BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjmtaelus.bsky.social Website: https://sjmtaelus.com/ (0:00) - Intro Games (0:49) - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles w/ Stephen Meyerink Feature (0:54:57) - Sega Store Tokyo News (1:11:50) - Close To You Pikmin Short, New Tokyo Events Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| 2025 Tokyo Game Show with Mr. KN1V3S, Hades II, Fire Emblem Shadows | 05 Oct 2025 | 01:42:42 | |
Japan’s biggest gaming event, Tokyo Game Show 2025, just happened and video game PR guru Kyle aka Mr. KN1V3S is back to chat all about it! We dive into some amazing Switch 2 demos, the best booths, and talk about all the great upcoming games we tried out! Plus I look at the hotly anticipated Hades II and the not anticipated at all Fire Emblem Shadows! Follow our guest! Mr. KN1V3S: https://bsky.app/profile/mrkn1v3s.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:52) - Tokyo Game Show 2025 w/ Mr. Kn1v3s Games (1:21:19) - Hades II (1:31:17) - Fire Emblem Shadows News (1:38:56) - New Nintendo of America president, FFIX cafe Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Video Game Prom with Scott Popular & Mr. KN1V3S, Hollow Knight: Silksong | 21 Sep 2025 | 01:00:44 | |
Scott Popular and Mr. KN1V3S join the podcast to chat about Video Game Prom, the biggest video game related party in Tokyo! We talk about how they’re bringing a party atmosphere to indie dev meetups and strategies to become the prom queen! Plus I look at Hollow Knight: Silksong and the new Donkey Kong DLC! And of course, a big analysis of the Direct! Follow our guest! Video Game Prom: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-video-game-prom-tickets-1288063345139 Scott: https://bsky.app/profile/scottpopular.bsky.social Mr. Kn1v3s: https://bsky.app/profile/mrkn1v3s.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55) - Video Game Prom 2025 w/ Scott Popular and Mr. Kn1v3s Games (27:35) - Hollow Knight: Silksong (38:46) - Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald Rush News (44:26) - Nintendo Direct September 2025 Analysis Social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Nintendo Fonts with Kaihatsu, Kirby Star-Crossed World, Hello Mario! | 07 Sep 2025 | 00:56:49 | |
Type designer Kaihatsu joins to chat about Nintendo fonts! We explore how Nintendo utilizes typography in their games, the surprising NHK/Wii connection, and the joys of Pop Happiness. Plus, I take a look at Kirby Star-Crossed World and Hello, Mario! Small correction: The Japanese version of Super Mario Galaxy uses the Rodin Maria font. Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Kaihatsu Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaihat.su Twitter: https://x.com/KaihatsuYT (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:51) - Nintendo Fonts w/ Kaihatsu Games (37:27) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (45:04) - Hello, Mario! News (47:47) - New pop ups, Mega Pokemon, Nintendo Direct soon Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Conjunctivitalizer with KaniPro Games, Katamari Damacy Collaboration Cafe | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:46:52 | |
Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about his new game: Conjunctivitalizer! This indie shoot ‘em up made in Japan is aiming to upend shooter conventions, and we explore the genesis of the project, the new demo on Steam, and how Toshiya Yamanaka of Sin and Punishment fame wrote music for the game! Plus, I roll you inside the Katamari Damacy Collaboration Cafe in Shibuya! Follow our guest! Conjunctivitalizer on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3343600/Conjunctivitalizer/ KaniPro Games: https://x.com/KaniProGames (0:00) - Intro Games (0:52) - Conjunctivitalizer w/ KaniPro Games Feature (27:41) - Katamari Damacy Collaboration Cafe News (39:06) - Parco Games, Drag X Drive devs, Kirby Air Riders Direct Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Dear me, I was... with Joshua Goldie, More Donkey Kong Bananza, The Shape of Mother | 10 Aug 2025 | 00:53:55 | |
Source Gaming’s Joshua Goldie returns as we chat about Dear me, I was… from some of the key staff behind Another Code and Hotel Dusk! We chat about this surprising return to Cing’s roots and how you should eat breakfast. Plus we share more in-depth thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza! In the feature, I take you inside The Shape of Mother exhibit, featuring over 180 clay figurines from Earthbound’s history! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nantenjex.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NantenJex (0:00) - Intro Games (0:55) - Dear me, I was… with Joshua Goldie (19:53) - More Donkey Kong Bananza Feature (37:29) - The Shape of Mother News (47:18) - Big DK, Partner Showcase and Indie World Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Donkey Kong Bananza with DK Vine, Kiddy Land Shinjuku | 27 Jul 2025 | 01:05:54 | |
The world’s most renowned Donkey Kong journalist, Hyle of DK Vine, joins the podcast to chat about Donkey Kong Bananza! We explore the game’s development history, how it reimagines Nintendo’s iconic ape, and analyze Kong name lore. In the feature, I take you inside the newly opened toy store, Kiddy Land Shinjuku! Follow our guest! Website: https://www.dkvine.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dkvine.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DKVine (0:00) - Intro Games (0:50) - Donkey Kong Bananza w/ DK Vine Feature (53:34) - Kiddy Land Shinjuku News (1:00:53) - GiGO No.1 closing, Pokemon Presents Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Buriki One with IdolismJ, Capcom Store Osaka | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:53:28 | |
Video essayist IdolismJ joins to look at Buriki One, SNK’s under the radar attempt at making an MMA fighting game! We dig deep into this obscure fighter, the Hyper Neo Geo 64, orange hair, and how it’s a perfect time capsule for a moment in Japanese pop culture history. And in the feature segment, I take you inside Capcom Osaka, the company’s biggest merch store in Japan! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IdolismJ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idolismj.yase.world (0:00) - Intro Games (0:48) - Buriki One w/ IdolismJ Feature (39:57) - Capcom Store Osaka News (49:25) - New stores and events at Shibuya Parco Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Mastering Mario Kart with Vantox, More Switch 2 Launch Games | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:50:55 | |
Pro Mario Kart player Vantox joins as we chat about the competitive scene and mastering Mario Kart! How can you go from 24th place all the way to the top? Plus I share more details on the Switch 2 launch games I’ve been playing, and share my demo impressions on Donkey Kong Bananza! Follow our guest! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vantox_ Twitter: https://x.com/vnt__x (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:50) - Mastering Mario Kart w/ Vantox Games (21:45) - More Switch 2 launch games News (41:15) - Donkey Kong Bananza impressions, new events in Tokyo Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Switch 2 Launch in Japan with Dale Clayton, Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour | 15 Jun 2025 | 01:35:43 | |
YouTuber Dale Clayton is back as we delve into the Switch 2 launch in Japan! We chronicle our journey to getting one in Japan and chat about the hardware’s record-breaking launch in the country! Plus we look at Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and a smattering of other games we’re playing on Nintendo’s newest console! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpg Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/daledpg.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:50) - Switch 2 launch in Japan w/ Dale Clayton Games (29:08) - Mario Kart World (57:45) - Welcome Tour (1:14:32) - Other Switch 2 launch titles News (1:28:26) - Switch 2 sales, five upcoming games to care about Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Electro-Mechanical Games with Caitlyn Pascal, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:57:13 | |
Game preservationist Caitlyn Pascal joins to chat about electro-mechanical games, the machines that dominated Japanese arcades before video games! We explore the fascinating history on how some of the biggest arcade titans got their start making these one-of-a-kind devices that showcased amazing technology, and talk about Caitlyn’s effort to preserve this important chapter of gaming history! And I look at some classic titles in Capcom Fighting Collection 2! Follow our guest! Early Arcades Japan: https://earlyarcadesjapan.blogspot.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cpi.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:53) - Electro-mechanical games w/ Caitlyn Pascal Games (37:31) - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 News (54:03) - NSO games, new Pokemon merch, Death Stranding 2 in Tokyo Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Nintendo Switch Retrospective with Dale Clayton, EDITMODE: Nintendo Apparel | 18 May 2025 | 01:44:26 | |
YouTuber Dale Clayton is back as we dive into a Nintendo Switch retrospective! We go year by year exploring the highs, lows, and weirds of Nintendo’s greatest console. In the feature section, I talk about one of Nintendo’s best merch partners, EDITMODE! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpg Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/daledpg.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Games (0:50) - Switch Retrospective w/ Dale Clayton Feature (1:33:05) - EDITMODE: Nintendo Apparel News (1:39:57) - Switch 2 in Japan updates Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Retro Game Shopping in Tokyo with 4amLaundry, Heian City Story | 04 May 2025 | 00:51:34 | |
YouTuber 4amLaundry joins as we chat about retro game shopping in Tokyo! We recommend our favorite shops, games, and analyze the state of retro game hunting in Japan! And I take a look at Kairosoft’s Heian City Story! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4amLaundry Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/4amlaundry (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55) - Retro Game Shopping in Tokyo w/ 4amLaundry Games (39:34) - Heian City Story News (46:14) - Switch 2 preorder updates, new game merch Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Moai in Japanese Games with Matt Sephton, Uncharted Waters: New Horizons | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:44:19 | |
What’s up with moai in video games? You’re gonna find out as game developer and creator of moai.games joins as we chat about moai in Japanese games! We explore Japan’s fascination with these mysterious statues, why Konami loves them so much, and reveal our favorite moai! Plus I take a look at Koei’s ambitious strategy game Uncharted Waters: New Horizons before closing out with some Japan-focused Switch 2 news! Follow our guest! Website: https://www.gingerbeardman.com/ Moai website: https://moai.games/ Itch.io: https://gingerbeardman.itch.io/ YOYOZO: https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2023/11/21/yoyozo-how-i-made-a-playdate-game-in-39kb/ Emoji history: https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2024/05/10/emoji-history-the-missing-years/ ( 0:00) - Intro Feature (0:54) - Moai in Japanese games w/ Matt Sephton Games (30:50) - Uncharted Waters: New Horizons News (36:45) - Mario Kart World Direct, Switch 2 preorders in Japan Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Promise Mascot Agency with Oli Clarke Smith, Nintendo Osaka, Switch 2 Direct Analysis | 06 Apr 2025 | 01:09:29 | |
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! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chopemon.bsky.social Kaizen Game Works: https://bsky.app/profile/kaizengameworks.com Promise Mascot Agency store links: https://kaizengameworks.com/portfolio-items/promise-mascot-agency/ eShop link: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/promise-mascot-agency-switch/ (0:00) - Intro Games (1:01) - Promise Mascot Agency w/ Oli Clarke Smith Feature (33:59) - Nintendo Osaka News (41:58) - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Square Enix Garden with Genki, Donkey Kong 94 | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:39:07 | |
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! Follow our guest! Twitter: https://x.com/Genki_JPN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GenkiGamer (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 Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Suikoden I & II HD Remaster with Aidan Moher, Return to Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan | 09 Mar 2025 | 01:13:27 | |
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! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aidanis.fun Newsletter: https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com/ Upcoming book about Suikoden: https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com/suikoden-1-2-history-boss-fight-books-2026/ (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Retro Japanese Games Finally in English with Game Vecanti, Shogun Showdown | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:36:24 | |
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! Follow our guest! Retro game list: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-games-with-new-locs Twitter: https://x.com/Baust528Site: https://sites.google.com/view/game-vecanti-index (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||
| Video Game Consoles You've Never Heard Of with Lewis Packwood, Vividlope | 09 Feb 2025 | 00:45:29 | |
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! Follow our guest! Site:https://lewispackwood.com/ Curious Video Game Machines (US Amazon):https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Video-Game-Machines-Compendium/dp/139907377X/ Curious Video Game Machines (UK Amazon):https://amzn.eu/d/iIRcDTG Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/lewispackwood.bsky.social (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 Social media: Twitter:https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads:https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website:https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Moon: Remix RPG Adventure with Joshua Goldie, Switch 2 Reveal, Earthbound in Shinjuku | 26 Jan 2025 | 01:55:03 | |
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! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nantenjex.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NantenJex (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan with Daan Koopman, Dragon Quest III HD2D Final Thoughts | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:40:49 | |
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! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendaan.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/NintenDaan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NintenDaan (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 Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Nintendo in 2025 Predictions with Dale Clayton, Super Mario Marunouchi Bright Holiday | 29 Dec 2024 | 01:03:26 | |
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! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dale_dpg Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/daledpg.bsky.social (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Game of the Year 2024 with Still Loading Podcast, More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets | 15 Dec 2024 | 01:38:13 | |
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! Follow our guest! Podcast: https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stillloadingpod.bsky.social (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Dragon Quest III HD2D with ChristophRPG, The History of Dragon Quest III's Launch in Japan | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:45:26 | |
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! Follow our guest! Twitter: https://x.com/ChristophRPG Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/christophrpg.bsky.social (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Pokemon x Kogei with Dale Clayton, Mario & Luigi Brothership | 17 Nov 2024 | 01:02:50 | |
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! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpg (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Metal Slader Glory with Lewis Packwood, Gaming in Tachikawa | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:49:58 | |
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! Follow our guest! Site: https://lewispackwood.com/ Book: https://www.casemateipm.com/9781399073776/curious-video-game-machines/ Social: https://x.com/LewisPackwood (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Starfy Series with The RPG Monger, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Final Thoughts | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:37:03 | |
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! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRpgMonger Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therpgmonger.bsky.social (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Nintendo Museum with KyotoGamer, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astro Bot | 06 Oct 2024 | 01:31:32 | |
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! Follow our guest! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyoto.gamer/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kyoto.gamer (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 Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | |||