Step inside the ultimate video games paradise as we explore the grand opening of Tokyo’s newest retro gaming hotspot. Surugaya’s massive new store packed with rare finds, classic consoles, and must-have collectibles for every gaming enthusiast. If you love retro video games, Japanese gaming culture, or hunting for hidden gems, this one's for you.

We also break down the latest gaming industry news, including surprising developments from Sony around DRM that could impact how we buy and play video games. Plus, we dive into the huge success of Tomodachi Life in Japan and the exciting return of a cult classic as Ecco the Dolphin makes waves with both a remake and a brand-new game announcement.

To round things out, we share what we’ve been playing lately, featuring hands-on impressions of Fire Emblem Engage and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. From tactical battles to quirky life simulation, we discuss gameplay and how our digital twins are holding up.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Start of the Show
(00:01:43) The mother of all retro gaming stores
(00:08:18) Stuff happened
(00:08:29) Sony silently rolled out DRM
(00:13:28) Tomodachi Life Japan digital sales numbers
(00:17:46) Ecco The Dolphin: Complete announced
(00:20:16) Gamepass lowered the price on some tiers
(00:25:52) Listener email
(00:30:16) Games we play
(00:30:25) Fire Emblem Engage
(00:37:25) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Demo
(00:47:27) Question of the Week
(01:01:05) Contact us
(01:01:43) Kaito's Shower Thought

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