8-4 Play

8-4 Play episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  8-4 Play 4/19/2024: LEAVE IT TO BEAVERS

  17-Bit buddy Jake Kazdal joins us for his umpteenth 8-4 Play appearance to talk Dragon's Dogma 2 and update us on his Tears of the Kingdom journey, while Gabe dives deep into the wild and wonderful life of robot beavers....

  
• 04.05.2024

  8-4 Play 4/5/2024: GET OFF MY PAWN

  We dragged Roy away from Dragon's Dogma 2 just long enough to get the rest of us psyched about making pawns of our own someday...once we finish FF7 Rebirth, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, and Dermot's deathly planking drills, that is....

  
• 03.22.2024

  8-4 Play 3/22/2024: I CAN FX HIM

  Sakura buds yet / Play shy, and yet here the games / Blossom for us all / Mars After Midnight / PC-FX Weebo shit / Sand Land / Rando news / You can stop counting syllables   Time — Topic...

  
• 03.08.2024

  8-4 Play 3/8/2024: REBIRTHDAY BASH

  Four out of five 8-4 Play podcasters agree--to disagree, that is, about the early hours of FF7 Rebirth. Park yourself at the nearest Chocobo Stop and tune in for a Tight 56 of first impressions as well as all the...

  
• 02.23.2024

  8-4 Play 2/23/2024: WE HAVE A DATE

  The future waits for no one, including Nintendo Directs and shit-hot Elden Ring DLC trailers, so take a trip backwards through time with us as we kick off with thoughts on both of the above, then wind the clocks back...

  
• 02.09.2024

  8-4 Play 2/9/2024: WIDDLY DIDDLY

  Zip around town on your two-wheeled, self-balancing transporter of choice while we engage in our own high-speed chitter-chatter about Tekken 8, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, FF7: Rebirth, Microsoft and Nintendo rumors, and, well, ya know…that kinda stuff! Time —...

  
• 01.26.2024

  8-4 Play 1/26/2024: PALS WITH BENEFITS

  Jeopardy categories for this episode: Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, 8-4 Play Alumni, Twilight Fan Fiction, Palworld, Weeaboo Nintendo Franchises, and Potent Portables. Time — Topic Discussed 01:03 — Nicknames 08:57 — Welcome Back, Dermot! 19:22 — Like a Dragon:...

  
• 01.12.2024

  8-4 Play 1/12/2024: DOUBLE CAST

  Brand new year, same old crew...or is it?! Tune in for the exciting details of our high-octane holidays, plus random talk about hot new releases like FF14, Cyberpunk 2077, Project Zomboid, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky...

  
• 12.29.2023

  8-4 Play 12/29/2023: SHOOTING STARS

  You know the way you feel about work or school that last day before the holidays? This is that feeling in podcast form. (PS: The answer to Mark’s TG-16 R-Type credit Q is in the podcast image.)   Time —...

  
• 12.15.2023

  8-4 Play 12/15/2023: GIFTWRAP IT UP

  If you’re in the market for four people who live in Japan talking about The Game Awards, Resident Evil 4 Remake VR Mode, and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, boy have we got a podcast...

  
• 12.01.2023

  8-4 Play 12/1/2023: FOILED AGAIN

  The gang Super Jumps down memory lane with Super Mario RPG, then dips into a Sotenbori cabaret for Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and finally drunkenly meanders home via the shady alley that is news....

  
• 11.17.2023

  8-4 Play 11/17/2023: WHERE IS FAIR?

  A dash of SMB Wonder, a flash of Alan Wake 2, a splash of PlayStation Portal, the smash (hit) Baldur's Gate 3, and a lack of cash in Gabe's long-lost wallet. Plus, TGA nominations & a warm welcome to Baby...

  
• 11.03.2023

  8-4 Play 11/3/2023: WONDER-RING

  Buncha jibba-jabba on SMB Wonder, Quest VR sleeper Dungeons of Eternity, and Alan Wake 2, plus Switch 2 (Too?) rumors and SHOCKING PERSONAL NEWS :red arrow emoji:   Time — Topic Discussed 00:49 — Nicknames 17:17 — Super Mario...

  
• 10.20.2023

  8-4 Play 10/20/2023: EXCESSIVE DOODAD FORCE

  The gang discuss the two latest and greatest AAA titles everyone is buzzing about — that’s right, definitive word on BOTH EDF 6 and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak!! Also, believe it or not: news! Time – Topic Discussed: 01:08...

  
• 10.06.2023

  8-4 Play 10/6/2023: SMALL ARRANGEMENT SUMMER FLY BUG

  The “gang” welcomes in the Fall season as our ancestors did: with talk of Final Fantasy XVI, Monster Hunter Now, Lies of P, Mortal Kombat 1, Baldur’s Gate 3, and a heapin’ helpin’ of news. 00:45 – Nicknames 12:02...

  
• 09.22.2023

  8-4 Play 9/22/2023: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023

  A cavalcade of special guests old and new drop by to talk about their experiences at (or around) this year’s Tokyo Game Show. With Brandon Sheffield, John Linneman, Imran Khan, Kevin Gifford (?!), and more! Time – Topic Discussed: ...

  
• 09.15.2023

  8-4 Play 9/15/2023: WE GOT 'EM

  Thought you could sneak another Nintendo Direct and State of Play past us, did you? Well, NOT THIS TIME! We zigged where the big corporations zagged and decided to record a mini-ep at the crack of 8am today, just for...

  
• 09.01.2023

  8-4 Play 9/1/2023: 24 MINUTES

  The regular crew is back, and just in time to miss another Nintendo Direct! Mario Wonder will have to wait, but in the meantime, we've got The Making of Karateka, Shadowgate 64, updates on Vampire Survivors and FF16, and all...

  
• 08.18.2023

  8-4 Play 8/18/2023: SUMMER BROKE

  Everyone’s off sipping Mai Tais from their fancy pool floats or whatever, but time waits for no one in the podcast world, so join our little skeleton crew along with new challenger Sami as we talk Vampire Survivors co-op, Honkai...

  
• 08.04.2023

  8-4 Play 8/4/2023: NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MACDONALD

  Saddle up for a very special tight 60 with the rootinest, tootinest podcastin’ crew this side of the Alamo’s basement. Featuring Pikmin 4, Remnant II, a bit more Zelda—and [not much] more! (Recorded before 8-4 Day, sorry for not mentioning...

  
• 07.21.2023

  8-4 Play 7/21/2023: ECHO LOCATION

  LIVE and in-person from the new 8-4 Towers in sunny (and humid) [REDACTED], the crew talks Final Fantasy XVI, Viewfinder, BitSummit, and frankly a surprising amount about Exoprimal. Time – Topic Discussed: 02:22 – Nicknames 19:30 – Exoprimal 27:54...

  
• 07.07.2023

  8-4 Play 7/7/2023: FANG IN THERE

  Mark's out, John's out, and we're locked out of the office! That won't stop this ragtag crew from gathering online to discuss the PC Engine's Fang of Alnam, debate the merits of the Pikmin 4 demo's tutorials, and best of...

  
• 06.23.2023

  8-4 Play 6/23/2023: EIKONIC BEHAVIOR

  Folks - WE GOT ONE!! Nintendo must’ve gotten all your calls and letters, because they dropped a Direct BEFORE recording for once! Thrill to fresh-off-the-grill Hot Takes on all that shiz, plus Xbox and Summer Games talk, FF16 demo impressions,...

  
• 06.09.2023

  8-4 Play 6/9/2023: FREAKS IN THE STREETS

  Capcom localization director Andrew Alfonso joins Graeme and the gang to dig in to Street Fighter 6, topped off with a dollop of news (recorded pre-Summer Game Fest, mind you). Time – Topic Discussed: 01:04 – Nicknames 19:32 –...

  
• 05.26.2023

  8-4 Play 5/26/2023: BOOGERS, PICKLES, AND ZELDA

  17-Bit head honcho and two-time Kakariko Village gherkin tossing champion Jake Kazdal joins us once again for an epic (and largely spoiler-free) first discussion on all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Plus quick thoughts on PlayStation...

  
• 05.12.2023

  8-4 Play 5/12/2023: OUT FOR ZELDA

  Thank you for calling 8-4 Play. We can’t take your call right now, but please leave a message at the tone and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’ve had our fill of Tears of the Kingdom. *BEEEEP*...

  
• 04.28.2023

  8-4 Play 4/28/2023: GOLDEN (MAN)GODS

  Golden Week is here, and look what the Pegasus dragged in--that’s right, straight from the skies above Narita Airport, it’s fan favorite special guest Shane Bettenhausen! Join us for talk of the hottest trailers from two weeks ago (TOTK and...

  
• 04.14.2023

  8-4 Play 4/14/2023: STUPID SEXY PALADINS

  Gaming Jesus is missing, and it’s up to YOU to make it through this podcast without him! Strap in for random talk about Super Mario Galaxy, Hollow Knight, Gabe’s irrational fear of chocolate, more Resident Evil 4-make, and (of course)...

  
• 03.31.2023

  8-4 Play 3/31/2023: FAREWELL SWEET HYPE TRAIN

  E3 may be gone (for now?), but the show must go on, as they say, so join us for thoughts on Resident Evil 4-make™, Wo-Long: Fallen Dynasty, Meg's Monster, the new Tears of the Kingdom details, and more. (Recorded before...

  
• 03.17.2023

  8-4 Play 3/17/2023: THE BUTCHER SHOP

  The crew gather (IRL!) to talk Octopath II, the Resident Evil 4 demo (i.e. RE 4-make) and Village in PSVR2, Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line, and E3 or not E3 -- or is that even a question? Time – Topic Discussed:...

  
• 03.03.2023

  8-4 Play 3/3/2023: SHADOW OF THE NERDTREE

  Wherein the gang dish on the latest State of Play (ok, mostly Humanity to be honest), PSVR 2 launch, Mikami’s departure and the Elden Ring DLC announcement (STEAK BET ALERT). Time – Topic Discussed: 01:04 – Nicknames 13:00 – PSVR2...

  
• 02.17.2023

  8-4 Play 2/17/2023: GUYS AND EYEDOLS

  We catch up on the latest Nintendo Direct with talk about Metroid Prime Remastered, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance nostalgia, and (of course) hot takes on the latest Zelda trailer. Time – Topic Discussed: 00:52 – Nicknames 09:05 –...

  
• 02.03.2023

  8-4 Play 2/3/2023: JOJO'S HI-FI ADVENTURE

  Game director at Tango Gameworks, self-admitted Zwan fan, and (actual) friend of the show John Johanas joins to talk all about the hottest game that no one had heard of until a week ago: Hi-Fi Rush! Time – Topic Discussed:...

  
• 01.20.2023

  8-4 Play 1/20/2023: FAR EAST OF SHIBUYA

  With Gaming Jesus MIA, we broke out the rotary phone and called Turbo Zone Direct (1-800-DUO-THIS) to summon newcomer JP Wentz for an in-person show (!) to talk a lot of PC Engine, a little Pokemon S&V;, a touch of...

  
• 01.06.2023

  8-4 Play 01/6/2023: MONEY TO BURN

  Kick off the new year with a TIGHT 60 (tm) of wistful holiday memories of three ogres battled, two crises cored, one avatar movie, and a fel-o-ny in an air fryer.   01:59 – Nicknames 19:44 – Tactics Ogre: Reborn...

  
• 12.23.2022

  8-4 Play 12/23/2022: HERE COMES JESUS CLAUS

  In our holiday special, wayward son Graeme returns home to learn the true meaning of Christmas—i.e. Armored Core and Street Fighter, The Game Awards, Ash hanging up his Pokéballs, and plenty more. WARNING: SANTA SPOILERS: KEEP AWAY FROM 10 AND...

  
• 12.09.2022

  8-4 Play 12/9/2022: FUNKY KONG OF 40,000 YEARS

  Travel back to a time before (a day before!) the Game Awards and revel in the nostalgia and naïveté of those bygone days when people cared about Mario movie trailer ​#2, Elden Ring art books, and Yuji Naka conspiracy theories....

  
• 11.25.2022

  8-4 Play 11/25/2022: TURKEY SURVIVORS

  Kyoto’s reigning turducken champion and 17-Bit head honcho Jake Kazdal joins us straight from the dinner table in Kyoto to talk about Somerville, Vampire Survivors, Pokemon S&V;, the upcoming Game Awards, and plenty more!   Time – Topic Discussed: 01:08...

  
• 11.11.2022

  8-4 Play 11/11/2022: S’MORE TAKES (PARODY ACCOUNT)

  Gather round the campfire for mildly-warm-yet-palatable-even-if-they-briefly-fell-on-the-ground takes on Modern Warfare II, Twitter, Callisto Protocol & Japanese game "cens0rship," Nintendo numbers and more. Time – Topic Discussed: 01:39 – Nicknames 18:38 – Twitter Tawk 32:42 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare...

  
• 10.28.2022

  8-4 Play 10/28/2022: THAT'S NOT COFFEE

  A verrrrrryyy scaaaaaaary and seasonally-appropriate spooktacular (tm) chat covering all the recent Resident Evil and Silent Hill news, Bloodborne and its unofficial demake, and -- yadda some last thing what did we talk about --. (Boo!) Time – Topic...

  
• 10.14.2022

  8-4 Play 10/14/2022: GLUTEUS MINIMUS

  The gang checks in on the Street Fighter 6 Beta, Meta Quest Pro news, and Phil Spencer’s shelf, says goodbye to The Last Soldier, Babylon’s Fall, and Stadia, and offer in-depth analysis on a certain plumber’s plumper — and it’s...

  
• 09.30.2022

  8-4 Play 9/30/2022: I AM JACK'S BIG GAMING CHAIR

  Nicholas de Leon of Consumer Reports saddles up in his Cooler Master Ergo L to talk about Gaming Chair conspiracies, the TGS news we missed, Mark's hate-hate relationship with Quake II, and plenty more. 01:06 – Nicknames 05:36 –...

  
• 09.16.2022

  8-4 Play 9/16/2022: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2022

  Big news outta TGS this week (yes, you read that correctly!), so the gang assembles in person (!)—along with Capcom’s @alfonso_thesix and IGN’s @The_Katbot—to discuss Street Fighter 6, the Nintendo Direct and State of Play lineups, various Like a Dragons,...

  
• 09.02.2022

  8-4 Play 9/2/2022: THE GOLFER’S DREAM

  Accursed guest Liam Edwards joins us in the hunt, as we purge the streets of beasts and birdies. May the Great Ones grant us eyes, and maybe a few Ace Cards so we can make this episode a hole-in-one.  ...

  
• 08.19.2022

  8-4 Play 8/19/2022: THREE POINT SHOWCAST

  We may be whittled down to just a cast of three this week, but that won't stop us from brainstorming alcohol marketing strategies, talking about garbage, and helping Tina decide her next FromSoft game. Actually, maybe YOU can help with...

  
• 08.05.2022

  8-4 Play 8/5/2022: BORN TO DIE WORLD IS A SNUFF

  Summer has finally hit Tokyo, and we're all looking for ways to cool down--or at the very least keep our cooldowns spinning in Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Also Tina learns to make her favorite cocktail and Gabe moves up in the...

  
• 07.22.2022

  8-4 Play 7/22/2022: THE CAT'S AWAY

  When the host is away, the rest of the cast will...explore the pain threshold of chocobo racing in Final Fantasy X, examine the extras in the Elden Ring collector's edition, express some spoiler-free thoughts on Stray, and exhibit a variety...

  
• 07.08.2022

  8-4 Play 7/8/2022: GABES EARL JONES

  Roy did what? …Well we can’t put that in the description. Just say something like “We talk about Mario’s voice, SGDQ, Switch pro rumors yadda yadda” the usual BS. 00:51 – Nicknames 08:35 – Elden Ring (Massive Spoilers. Pretty Sure...

  
• 06.24.2022

  8-4 Play 6/24/2022: MACARONI AND CHEZ

  Join the fearsome 8-4-some as they charge headlong into Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, ruminate on the crowning of our final (?) Elden Lord, and waterslide through the Summer Gaming madness. Time – Topic Discussed: 01:39 – Nicknames & Mac...

  
• 06.10.2022

  8-4 Play 6/10/2022: LISTENING RAINBOW

  We're a bit behind (or rather, ahead of?) all the Summer Gaming nonsense -- hey, we live in Japan, we just got rid of Zima, fer crissakes! -- but still got plenty of hot chatz re: Street Fighter 6, Resident...