In From Japan

Erroll and Jason are joined by returning guest KevinApocalypse/TheRedHerb to discuss their Ghostwire Tokyo thoughts, Silent Hill and Resident Evil news, and horror recommendations.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Background Music: Professor E. Gadd 8 Bit - Luigi's Mansion by Bulby:  https://youtu.be/zItuQ16vSVw

Ghost House 8 Bit Remix - Super Mario World: https://youtu.be/QszUsVQiprs

"8 Bit Evil!" Royalty Free Halloween Music by HeatleyBros: https://youtu.be/sVCeqYmRwJ0

Erroll and Jason return to discuss the Nintendo Direct, State Of Play, and Tokyo Game Show News.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Background Music: Super Mario 3D World Credits Roll 8 bit Cover by Bulby: https://youtu.be/GSBnVScN0Fk

Ending Music: Finally Be Fine 8 bit cover by Overtoneshock: https://youtu.be/f3a4lAQnH0M

Coming in a little later than planned but with some verified info, Erroll and Jason discuss their thoughts on the Nintendo Direct Mini that aired on June 28th 2022.

Editor's Note: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has a free trial, not Sparks of Hope

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Background Music: Mii Channel 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://youtu.be/iyXiGbYeebo

Erroll & Jason return to discuss their first week with PlayStation Plus Premium and their first week with the service.

Editor's Note: Sorry for the lack of updates, life happens and we aren't sure how often we'll do the podcast, although we'd still like to continue it for the time being. Usually if a game or topic interests us enough.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Background Music: Gene's Rock-a-Bye 8 Bit - God Hand by Bulby: https://youtu.be/b1NHudc4xLI

In this first episode of the new podcast format, Erroll & Jason discuss their adventures in the Hisui region in Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y

Background Music: Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum by Bulby: https://youtu.be/ykkez1x7-io

Erroll and Jason each discuss their top five games of 2021!

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y

Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

On the one-hundredth episode of In From Japan and the final episode of 2021, Erroll & Jason discuss more Final Fantasy XIV issues, new Pokemon Legends Arceus Information, and their favorite things about the podcast after recording 100 episodes.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Final Fantasy XIV Post-Shadowbringers & Endwalker Content, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale, Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX, Analogue Pocket Early Impressions || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl

37:14 J-List

57:06 Recommended Content:

Forspoken is Square Enix's Newest International Collaboration by Imran Khan, Fanbyte

Analogue Pocket Review by Seth G. Macy, IGN

A snapshot of Nintendo's convoluted legal history by Khee Hoon Chan, The Gamer

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Is Flawed, But You Can Make It Better by Graham Russell, Siliconera

Beginner Tips For Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Dawn Of The Battle Royale by Erroll Maas, The Gamer

8 Things You Didn't Know About Monster Rancher by Erroll Maas, The Gamer 

10 Spider-People Who Deserve Their Own Video Game by Erroll Maas, The Gamer

1:12:27 News Rundown

1:16:10 In Other News

1:55:08 Main Topic

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y

Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll & Jason discuss the Final Fantasy XIV login queues, a couple of news items, and announcements from the 2021 Game Awards.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Final Fantasy XIV Post-Shadowbringers & Endwalker Content, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl, Castlevania Advance Collection

23:45 J-List

34:43 Recommended Content:

How Boss Fight Books Changed Video Game Literature for the Better by Aidan Moher, Fanbyte

Review: Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Gives PS1 Gems New Life by Graham Russell, Siliconera

Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Review: A Nostalgic Blast From The Past by Meg Pelliccio, The Gamer

Monster Rancher's CD Database Is A Nostalgic Journey Into My Musical Past by Meg Pellicio, The Gamer

Kaiju No 8 Review by Kate Sanchez, But Why Tho?

42:45 News Rundown & Bad-Ish News

53:34 In Other News

1:12:29 Main Topic: Game Awards Announcements

No Listener Questions this week

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y

Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this lighter episode, Erroll and Jason discuss their continuing Pokemon adventures in Sinnoh, Endwalker patch notes, and some upcoming and/or rumored games.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Final Fantasy XIV Post-Shadowbringers, Puyo Puyo Champions || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl, Castlevania Advance Collection

18:27 J-List

30:32 Recommended Content:

We Need Pokemon League Manager by Graham Russell, Siliconera

The MCU Stole Spider-Man's Entire Arc From Pokemon's The Sword Of Justice by Eric Switzer, The Gamer

Super Robot Wars 30 Makes the Multiverse Feel Massive by Josh Tolentino, Siliconera

FFXIV Endwalker's Long Blue Moon Cactaur: A Review by Michael Higham, Fanbyte 

Sonic the Hedgehog at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: An oral history by Jack Yarwood, Polygon

31:13 News Rundown

31:13 Bad-Ish News

35:49 In Other News

56:10 Relaxing Games You Can Play To Destress Over The Holidays

No Listener Questions this week

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y

Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll and Jason discuss their thoughts on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl so far, the heavily rumored Chrono Cross remaster, and some of this year's digital Black Friday deals.

Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter

Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: [email protected]

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl, Tales of Luminaria

44:15 J-List

46:48 Recommended Content:

Interview: Preparing for Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX and Its Anniversary by Jenni Lada, Siliconera

Interview: How the h*ck did Super Robot Wars 30 Come to North America? By Lucas White, Prima Games

The Trials And Tribulations Of Video Game Localization by Kimberley Wallace, Game Informer

The Pokemon Black And White Movies Are A Pointless Exercise In Saying Nothing by Eric Switzer, The Gamer

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Players Are Creating Their Own Hard Modes by Ben Sledge, The Gamer

Why Pokémon Diamond and Pearl became the most anticipated remakes by Ana Diaz, Polygon

FEATURE: Why Pokemon's Video Game Remakes Have Such An Odd Legacy by Daniel Dockery, Crunchyroll 

Pokemon That Should Be Able To Change Forms  by Erroll Maas, The Gamer  

53:50 News Rundown

53:50 Bad-Ish News

1:00:34 In Other News

1:20:02 Main Topic: Black Friday Digital Sales

No Listener Questions this week

Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU

Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y

Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q