In From Japan

This week, Erroll & Jason talk about Final Fantasy 14, New Dragon Quest Games, and the Sci-Fi JRPG Erroll started working on for fun.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: Mat Paget @matpaget on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & What We've Been Playing

13:35 J-List

18:25 Recommended Reading, Watching, & Listening:

Zac Bertschy - In Memoriam by Anime News Network Staff: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/editorial/2020-05-22/zac-bertschy-in-memoriam/.159803

All The Realm's A Stage: Exploring Final Fantasy 14's Incredible Virtual Theater Shows by Nic Rueben, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-the-realms-a-stage-exploring-final-fantasy-14s/1100-6477641/

Will COVID-19 Mark a Permanent Sea Change for Gaming? By Rebekah Valentine, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/amp/this-week-in-business-covid-19-industry-aftereffects?__twitter_impression=true

Upcoming RPGs for 2020 We’re Excited About by Siliconera Staff, Siliconera:  https://www.siliconera.com/upcoming-rpgs-for-2020-were-excited-about/

Final Fantasy XIV Really Doesn't Want Me Trying It Again For Free by Ethan Gach, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xiv-really-doesnt-want-me-trying-it-again-1843658199

The Wonderful 101 Remastered Plays With Heroic Expectations by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/the-wonderful-101-remastered-plays-with-heroic-expectations/

USG Notebook: Now Isn't a Great Time to Start Your Dream PC Build by Eric Van Allen, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/usg-notebook-building-a-pc-in-lockdown

The TurboGrafx-16 Mini Is Awesome (If You Love Shooters) by Chris Kohler, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/the-turbografx-mini-is-awesome-if-you-love-shooters-1843708560

Xenogears 2 Didn’t Happen Because of Final Fantasy: Spirits Within – Monolith Soft President Sugiura by Frontline Gaming Japan, Frontline Gaming Japan: https://www.frontlinejp.net/2020/05/28/xenogears-2-didnt-happen-because-of-ff-spirits-within-monolith-soft-president-sugiura/

23:28 News Rundown (No Bad News Section This Week!)

1:16:50 Main Topic: Sc-Fi/Science Fantasy JRPGs and the game Erroll started writing

No Listener Questions This Week

Music Used:

Intro: GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

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

Studiopolis Zone 16 Bit (Sega Genesis Remix) - Sonic Mania by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbY8xZpR8tg

Spring Yard Zone 8 Bit Remix - Sonic the Hedgehog by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKhe2hezjg

Azalea Town (SNES Final Fantasy IV Remix) - Pokemon Gold/Silver by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXtasPEnoY

Littleroot Town 8 bit - Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d5FGIXzRHA

Super Mario Maker 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCyawuolTgM

Decalburg 8 Bit - Paper Mario Sticker Star by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDh_XUH7OM

Hau'oli City (Night) - 8 Bit Cover by # Vytron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6p3v3IbgCo

Mumbo's Mountain 8 Bit - Banjo Kazooie by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu1McXkjz8

Go K.K. Rider 8 Bit by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIiA2BZRZa4

Walrus Cove 8 Bit - Diddy Kong Racing by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns5jQL

This week, Erroll and Jason talk to GameSpot's own Mat Paget about Final Fantasy 14, Nintendo problems, and discuss what it's like getting a job in games media.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: Mat Paget @matpaget on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & What We've Been Playing

17:33 J-List

26:15 Recommended Reading, Watching, & Listening:

Final Fantasy VII Remake Offers a Better Understanding of Avalanche by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-vii-remake-offers-a-better-understanding-of-avalanche/

Final Fantasy XI Interview: 18 Years of Service in Vana’diel With Yoji Fujito and Akihiko Matsui  by Lucas White, Siliconera:  https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-11-interview-18-years/    

Returning to Old Fire Emblem Games Is a Cold, Harsh Dose of Reality by Tony Cocking, Twinfinite: https://twinfinite.net/2020/05/old-fire-emblem-games-harsh-dose-reality/

How To Have The Best Time Playing Super Mario Party by Ari Notis, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/how-to-have-the-best-time-playing-super-mario-party-1843574564

How the Studio Behind The Last Guardian Helped Ghost of Tsushima Find Its Direction by Mike Williams, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/ghost-of-tsushima-interview-guiding-wind-sie-japan-studio

How Documentaries Are Helping Preserve Gaming Culture We're at Risk of Losing by Matthew Olson, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/video-game-documentaries-2020-feature

The Wonderful 101 Primer: What You Should Know About PlatinumGames' Latest Port by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-wonderful-101-primer-what-you-should-know-platinumgames-wii-u-port-switch

10 Konami Games That Need Remakes by Jeremy Azevedo, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/10-konami-games-that-need-remakes

The Origins of Hideki Kamiya’s “Hero Trilogy” (and Where to Watch Them) by Erroll Maas, Parallax Media: https://www.parallaxmedia.one/2020/05/19/the-origins-of-hideki-kamiyas-hero-trilogy-and-where-to-watch-them/

34:18 News Rundown

34:28 Bad-ish News

44:26 In Other News

1:13:00  Main Topic: Mat Paget's Industry Path

No Listener Questions this week

Music Used:

Intro: GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

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

Luigi's Mansion Credits 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFKiq...

 

Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykkez...

 

Windfall Island 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH_hw...

 

K.K. Cruisin 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVR1...

 

Mountain Pass Calm Adventure Game Music by Heatley Bros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG1Og...

This week, Erroll and Jason talk about the Unreal Engine 5 reveal, the newly announced Paper Mario game, and some of there thoughts on Famitsu's top 40 most anticipated video games list.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: @michaelphigham on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing

8:48 In From Japan J-List

11:42 Recommended Reading, Watching, & Listening List

Chocobo’s Dungeon WonderSwan English Fan Translation Explores the Series’ Origins by Alistair Wong, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/chocobos-dungeon-wonderswan-fan-translation-explores-series-origins/

Quarantine is a Perfect Time to Relive the 3DS’ Incredible Catalog of Games by Greysun Morales, Twinfinite: https://twinfinite.net/2020/05/quarantine-is-a-perfect-time-to-relive-the-3ds-incredible-catalog-of-games/

We Need More Clarity From Sony And Microsoft's Next-Gen Plans by Andrew Reiner, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/opinion/2020/05/08/we-need-more-clarity-from-sony-and-microsofts-next-gen-plans

Final Fantasy III Designer Had His Own Head Canon About White Mage’s Iconic Red Sleeves by Ian Walker, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-iii-designer-had-his-own-head-canon-about-1843350002

How an Indie Developer Became the Panzer Dragoon: Voyage Record Creator by Alistair Wong, Siliconera (via 4Gamer): https://www.siliconera.com/how-an-indie-developer-became-the-developer-and-publisher-for-panzer-dragoon-voyage-record/

3 Years Later, Joy-Con Drift is Still a Huge Problem by Tom Marks, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/3-years-later-joy-con-drift-is-still-a-huge-problem

How A Series Of Bad Decisions Led To The Sega Saturn Failure by Brian Shea, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/07/03/gi-classic-the-saturn-spiral.aspx

The Best Games For The Game Boy Advance by Kotaku Staff, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/the-best-games-for-the-game-boy-advance-1843402814

Licensing of the Monsters: How Pokémon Ignited An Anime Arms Race by Daniel Dockery, Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2020/05/12/licensing-of-the-monsters-how-pokmon-ignited-an-anime-arms-race

The Wonderful 101 Remastered Makes It Easier to Play Without Compromising the Concept by Lucas White, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/the-wonderful-101-remastered-playtest/

0:00 What We've Been Playing

16:33 News Rundown & Bad-ish News

26:51 In Other News

1:17:00 Main Topic

No Listener Questions This Week

Music Used:

Intro: GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

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

Luigi's Mansion Credits 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFKiq...

 

Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykkez...

 

Windfall Island 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH_hw...

 

K.K. Cruisin 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVR1...

 

Mountain Pass Calm Adventure Game Music by Heatley Bros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG1Og...

This week, Erroll & Jason invite special guest Michael Higham of GameSpot to discuss various Nintendo news, some thoughts on the Japanese games shown in the recent Xbox Series X reveal, and the digital game events happening this Summer.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: @michaelphigham on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing

23: 25 In From Japan J-List

26:14 Recommended Reading, Watching, & Listening List

From Ehrgeiz to Kingdom Hearts—The Many Faces of Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud Strife by Sato, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/from-ehrgeiz-to-kingdom-hearts-the-many-faces-of-final-fantasy-viis-cloud-strife/

Ted Woolsey Remembers Final Fantasy 6, Evading Nintendo's Censorship Rules, and the Early Days of Localization by Nadia Oxford, USGamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/ted-woolsey-localization-translator-profile-nintendo-final-fantasy-6

Yakuza Was Brought To Microsoft And Nintendo Originally, Both Refused by Imran Khan, Game Informer (2018): https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/08/14/yakuza-was-brought-to-microsoft-and-nintendo-originally-both-refused

Trials of Mana’s Angela Is an Incredibly Practical Ally by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/trials-of-mana-angela-is-an-incredibly-practical-ally/

The big interview: Xbox Series X development chief Jason Ronald on power, price and that new boot screen by Wesley Yin-Poole, Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-07-the-big-interview-xbox-series-x-development-chief-jason-ronald-on-power-price-and-that-new-boot-screen

You May Need to Lower Your Expectations For Next-Gen Graphics by Tom Marks, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/you-may-need-to-lower-your-expectations-for-next-gen-graphics

Games Criticism Is A Kindness by Heather Alexandra, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/games-criticism-is-a-kindness-1843320046

GameSpot's Lucy James Is Losing Her Accent - We Have Cool Friends, Kinda Funny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F36rxoe5i8

28: 08 The Bad (ish) News

44:02 In Other News

1:42:33 Main Topic: Summer Digital Game Events and GameSpot Play For All

No Listener Questions this wekk

Music Used:

Intro: GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

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

Persona 5 - Life Will Change [8-bit; VRC6] by Musikage: https://youtu.be/l54yx2_mbbk

Beneath The Mask [8-bit; VRC6] - Persona 5 by Lumena-tan: https://youtu.be/oKYIbNGfbo8

Persona 5 - Last Surprise [8-bit; VRC6] (feat. Jilly Shears) by Lumena-tan: https://youtu.be/EHoKD1EwXgo

Persona 3 - Iwatodai Dorm (VRC6 8-Bit) by TheDelBel: https://youtu.be/q26JZYMbFOU

Persona 3: Mass Destruction (8-bit/Chiptune) by sen-pi: https://youtu.be/HEnZN0neMjU

8bit Persona 4 - Heartbreak Heartbreak by Syger: https://youtu.be/ku9mTqC_668

8bit Persona 4 - Reach out to the truth by Syger: https://youtu.be/ep_rtQIj0nE

8bit Persona 4 - Your Affection by Syger: https://youtu.be/wkgcioMEMwg

The Clash - I Fought The Law (8-bit NES Version) by Cleemalt Soa: https://youtu.be/LJO-X-p00Ss

Yakuza 0 - 24 Hour Cinderella (Chiptune Cover) by Emily Music: https://youtu.be/ZILiptGabEA

Yakuza 0 - Friday Night (Chiptune Cover) by Emily Music: https://youtu.be/NN-GFhYEVak

This week, Erroll and Jason talk about upcoming events taking place instead of E3 and all of the Golden Weeks Sales

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: @twoheadedgiant on Twitter, @TheNESPod

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 What We've Been Playing

No J-List this week

11:44 Recommended Reading, Watching, & Listening:

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Has Big Yakuza Energy And It's Wonderful by Michael Higham, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-has-big-yakuza-energy-and-i/1100-647649

Majora's Mask Still Hits Hard 20 Years Later by Heather Alexandra, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/majoras-mask-still-hits-hard-20-years-later-1843116362

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Needs to Be as Weird as Majora's Mask by Nadia Oxford, USGamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-needs-to-be-as-weird-as-majoras-mask

Why a massive fan Pokémon tournament could change competitive Pokémon forever by Ben Sledge, Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-28-the-future-of-competitive-pokemon-in-a-social-distancing-world

Final Fantasy III Designer Wasn’t Particularly Into Moogles, Actually by Ian Walker, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-iii-designer-wasn-t-particularly-into-moo-1843167131

Please, Stop Turning Anime Into Arena Fighter Games by Tamoor Hussain, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/please-stop-turning-anime-into-arena-fighter-games/1100-6476645/

Trials of Mana and Final Fantasy 7's fine remakes also show us what's been lost along the way by Martin Robinson, Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-30-trials-of-mana-and-final-fantasy-7s-fine-remakes-also-show-us-whats-been-lost-along-the-way

Adventure, Humor, and Humanity's Utter End: The Enduring Appeal of Mega Man Legends 2 by Nadia Oxford, USGamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/mega-man-legends-2-retrospective

Boss Fight Books: Kingdom Hearts II by Alexa Ray Correia & Final Fantasy V by Chris Kohler

Reggie Fils-Aimé Reveals New Gaming Podcast For Charity:  

18:11 News Rundown

19:05 Bad (ish) News

33:13 In Other News

1:27:14 Main Topic: Golden Week Sales and Highlights

No Listener Questions this week

GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

Studiopolis Zone 16 Bit (Sega Genesis Remix) - Sonic Mania by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbY8xZpR8tg

Spring Yard Zone 8 Bit Remix - Sonic the Hedgehog by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKhe2hezjg

Azalea Town (SNES Final Fantasy IV Remix) - Pokemon Gold/Silver by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXtasPEnoY

Littleroot Town 8 bit - Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d5FGIXzRHA

Super Mario Maker 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCyawuolTgM

Decalburg 8 Bit - Paper Mario Sticker Star by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDh_XUH7OM

Hau'oli City (Night) - 8 Bit Cover by # Vytron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6p3v3IbgCo

Mumbo's Mountain 8 Bit - Banjo Kazooie by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu1McXkjz8

Go K.K. Rider 8 Bit by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIiA2BZRZa4

Walrus Cove 8 Bit - Diddy Kong Racing by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns5jQL

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

This week, special guest Nathan from The NESpod joins Erroll and Jason to talk about the weird Sony robot patent, canceled events, and some of his favorite Japanese games.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: @twoheadedgiant on Twitter, @TheNESPod

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 Games We've Been Playing

 20:45 In From Japan J-List 

 28:30 Recommended Reading Watching and Listening

Why Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Final Boss Doesn’t Really Work (Major Spoiler Warning) by Tony Cocking, Twinfinite

Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge Are the Real Heart of Final Fantasy VII Remake by Sterling Silver, Twinfinite

Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Haunted By What Came Before by Heather Alexandra, Kotaku

Feature: Trials Of Mana Producers On The Challenges Of Remaking A Classic 16-Bit RPG by Gavin Lane, Nintendo Life

The Trials Of Mana Remake Proves Square Enix Can Faithfully Redo A Classic '90s RPG by Mike Fahey, Kotaku

The Trials of Mana Remake Feels Like Its Learned From the Secret of Mana Remake by Jenni Lada, Siliconera

HAL President Shares His Thoughts On The Company's History And Future by Robert Sephazon, Nintendo Life

The Uncertain, Unflinching Future of Games Media (Interview with Jason Schreier) by Rebekah Valentine, Gameindustry.biz 

30 Years of Fire Emblem Is 30 Years of Nintendo Thinking You Don’t Like It by Graham Russell, Siliconera

Phantasy Star III’s Marriages Set It Apart by Jenni Lada, Siliconera

Why Video Game Rivalries Can be Beautiful by Eric Van Allen, US Gamer

The New Entertainment System Podcast by Nathan Brandt & Kam Konek

 

 31:00 News

31:00 Bad (ish) News

53:30 In Other News

1:26:30 Main Topic: Nathan's Favorite Japanese Games

 Main Topic

Jon: How do you like the combat of FF7R? Is it something you prefer over true turn based combat?

 Music Used:

GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

Friends (Intro) 8 Bit Remix - Sonic Mania by Bulby: https://youtu.be/xZuDc4oo5UE

Town - Dragon Quest II (Dragon Quest XI 8-bit Music): https://youtu.be/q0vzsNWElw0

Lively Village - Dragon Quest V (Dragon Quest XI 8-Bit Music): https://youtu.be/-VA3WqdyyYM

5 PM 8-Bit Remix - Animal Crossing by Bulby: https://youtu.be/CCi_AUZhfY8

Animal Crossing (Title) 8 Bit Remix - Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Konami VRC6) by Bulby: https://youtu.be/T8sUv9u63eI

Chatting - Dragon Quest VIII (Dragon Quest XI 8-Bit Music): https://youtu.be/NX8x9ixVbEs

Final Fantasy VII- Costa Del Sol (8 Bit) by Plague Doctor: https://youtu.be/rFnLNna9Z-s

Cuphead - Inkwell Isle 8Bit by Jigoku: https://youtu.be/xPM1nbvaq0w

Yo-Kai Watch - Battle Theme 8Bit by Jigoku: https://youtu.be/gJMmzpPR7Dk

The Gold Saucer 8 Bit Remix - Final Fantasy VII (Konami VRC6) by Bulby: https://youtu.be/icPP4wutH1A

This week, Erroll and Jason talk about how there was possibly a Pokemon Pink version developed at some point, a big new Nintendo Switch update, their Final Fantasy 7 Remake impressions and more!

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 Games We've Been Playing

8:13 In From Japan J-List (or lack thereof)

11: 34 Recommended Reading Watching and Listening

Final Fantasy XIII Established the Best Aspects of Final Fantasy VII Remake by Natalie Flores, Fanbyte

A Very Siliconera Fireside Chat: Why Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Roche Rules by Lucas White, Siliconera

Watching Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Cloud Learn to Care Is Mesmerizing by Jenni Lada, Siliconera

Albert Wesker’s COVID-19 Tips Will Help You Flatten the Curve by Lucas White, Siliconera

Zipper trolled Animal Crossing fans in the end by Patricia Hernandez, Polygon

Yes, Resident Evil 4 is Pretty Dated These Days by Kat Bailey, US Gamer

TurboGrafx-16 Mini Review: Not Just for Retro Nostalgia, But Retro Discovery by Kat Bailey, US Gamer

Final Fantasy 11 Devs on the "Huge Hurdles" of Working on an 18-Year-Old MMO by Mike Williams, US Gamer

The truth about Chadley: Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Strange New Character by Chris Plante, Polygon 

Why the original Final Fantasy 7 remains essential, even after the remake by Carolyn Petit, Polygon

Press Sneak Out by Jason Schreier, Kotaku

Trials of Mana interview with Shinichi Tatsuke and Masaru Oyamada - remake changes, co-op removal, clear time, and more by Sal Romano, Gematsu

15:46 News

1:36:04 Main Topic & Listener Question: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Impressions

Jon: How do you like the combat of FF7R? Is it something you prefer over true turn based combat?

Copyright-Free Music Used:

GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

Studiopolis Zone 16 Bit (Sega Genesis Remix) - Sonic Mania by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbY8xZpR8tg

Spring Yard Zone 8 Bit Remix - Sonic the Hedgehog by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKhe2hezjg

Azalea Town (SNES Final Fantasy IV Remix) - Pokemon Gold/Silver by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXtasPEnoY

Littleroot Town 8 bit - Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d5FGIXzRHA

Super Mario Maker 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCyawuolTgM

Decalburg 8 Bit - Paper Mario Sticker Star by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDh_XUH7OM

Hau'oli City (Night) - 8 Bit Cover by # Vytron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6p3v3IbgCo

Mumbo's Mountain 8 Bit - Banjo Kazooie by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu1McXkjz8

Go K.K. Rider 8 Bit by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIiA2BZRZa4

Walrus Cove 8 Bit - Diddy Kong Racing by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns5jQL

This week, Erroll and Jason discuss the temporary suspension of CERO, updates on the status of other ratings boards, and the Cooking Mama problems everyone has been rather confused about.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 Games We've Been Playing

6:00 In From Japan J-List (or lack thereof)

7:14 Recommended Reading Watching and Listening

Persona 5 Royal’s Kasumi Is Incredibly Relatable by Jenni Lada, Siliconera

Revisiting the ecological warnings of Final Fantasy 7 in 2020 by Carolyn Petit, Polygon

Why Final Fantasy is the Biggest RPG Series of All Time by Matthew Adler, Ign

Final Fantasy VII Remake's Female Heroes Tell Us About Being Part of a Defining Piece of Pop Culture History by James Whitbrook, iO9

Wholesome Animal Crossing Wedding, Game Companies Doing Good, And Daft Things To Smile At | Good News Gaming - GameSpot

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turnip Trackers Are Getting Pretty Sophisticated by Matthew Olson, USGamer

Metal Gear Solid 2 Retrospective: Be Careful What You Wish For by Heather Alexandra, Kotaku

Conventions Can Still Be Held, They're Just Happening Online by Luke Plunkett, Kotaku

Fans Think The PlayStation 5 Controller Looks Like Totoro, Rei From Evangelion And More by Brian Ashcraft, Kotaku

PokeNecromancer: How An Artist Is Resurrecting "Lost" Pokemon With Amazing Illustrations by Nadia Oxford, USGamer

Interview With Monster Artist: Rachel Briggs by Erroll Maas, Parallax Media

1:32:06 Main Topic: The Cooking Mama Conspiracy

1:42:45 Listener Question:

Samurai: Media Mainframe Global: Will the PlayStation 5 be more pricey than the previous Playstations?

Copyright-Free Music Used:

GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

Studiopolis Zone 16 Bit (Sega Genesis Remix) - Sonic Mania by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbY8xZpR8tg

Spring Yard Zone 8 Bit Remix - Sonic the Hedgehog by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKhe2hezjg

Azalea Town (SNES Final Fantasy IV Remix) - Pokemon Gold/Silver by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXtasPEnoY

Littleroot Town 8 bit - Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d5FGIXzRHA

Super Mario Maker 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCyawuolTgM

Decalburg 8 Bit - Paper Mario Sticker Star by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDh_XUH7OM

Hau'oli City (Night) - 8 Bit Cover by # Vytron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6p3v3IbgCo

Mumbo's Mountain 8 Bit - Banjo Kazooie by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu1McXkjz8

Go K.K. Rider 8 Bit by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIiA2BZRZa4

Walrus Cove 8 Bit - Diddy Kong Racing by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns5jQL

Erroll and Jason discuss a lot of news from the past week in another three-hour podcast and speculate on some recent video game rumors.

Podcast Description: Every week Erroll Maas and Jason Courtar (and sometimes guests) discuss video games originally developed in Japan and the different aspects that come with the subject.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Other podcast services TBD)

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 Games We've Been Playing

17:38 In From Japan J-List

31:28 Recommended Reading Watching and Listening

The Bravely Default II Demo Is Weirdly Hard, So Here’s How To Survive by Ari Notis, Kotaku

The fartman cometh: Celebrating the many careers of Wario, Nintendo’s stinky, cheating genius by William Hughes, AV Club

How Cory In The House DS Went From Bad, Forgotten Game To Hilarious Meme by Luke Winkie, Kotaku

Bless Your Ears With Animal Crossing: New Horizons ASMR by Joyzel Acevedo, Kotaku

Why You Shouldn’t Sleep On Resident Evil 3’s Resistance Mode by Ben Reeves, Game Informer

Being Quarantined Has Strangely Made Me Want to Play Some Really Odd Games from My Backlog by Logan Moore, Dualshockers

The Bootleg Pokemon Diamond & Jade - Region Locked Ft. Arin Hanson of Game Grumps, Did You Know Gaming 

From Telefang to 2019: How An Obscure Japanese RPG Stays Alive Through An Online Community & Upcoming Titles by Erroll Maas, Parallax Media

Kirby Series Director Kumazaki and Producer Kamitake on the Pink Puffball and HAL Laboratory by Alistair Wong, Siliconera

K.K. Slider Sold Out by Ian Walker, Kotaku

Persona 5 Royal Finally Gives Goro the Attention He Deserves by Jenni Lada, Siliconera

Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution’s New Content Makes the Series’ Best Game Even Better by Tanner Pierce, Dualshockers

36:05 News

2:16:33 Main Topic & Listener Questions

Copyright-Free Music Used:

GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

Studiopolis Zone 16 Bit (Sega Genesis Remix) - Sonic Mania by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbY8xZpR8tg

Spring Yard Zone 8 Bit Remix - Sonic the Hedgehog by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKhe2hezjg

Azalea Town (SNES Final Fantasy IV Remix) - Pokemon Gold/Silver by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXtasPEnoY

Littleroot Town 8 bit - Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d5FGIXzRHA

Super Mario Maker 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCyawuolTgM

Decalburg 8 Bit - Paper Mario Sticker Star by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDh_XUH7OM

Hau'oli City (Night) - 8 Bit Cover by # Vytron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6p3v3IbgCo

Mumbo's Mountain 8 Bit - Banjo Kazooie by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu1McXkjz8

Go K.K. Rider 8 Bit by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIiA2BZRZa4

Walrus Cove 8 Bit - Diddy Kong Racing by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns5jQL

Luigi's Mansion Credits 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFKiq...

Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykkez...

Windfall Island 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH_hw...

K.K. Cruisin 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sVR1...

Mountain Pass Calm Adventure Game Music by Heatley Bros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG1Og...

Grab yourself a nice blanket and your favorite hot drink because in this cozy 3-hour long episode, Erroll and Jason discuss recent Japanese game news, the shadow dropped Nintendo Mini Direct, and Animal Crossing New Horizons with their first guest Nicole Bee! 

Podcast Description: Every week Erroll Maas and Jason Courtar (and sometimes guests) discuss video games originally developed in Japan and the different aspects that come with the subject.

Also on Spotify and YouTube (Apple Music TBD)

Timestamps:

0:00 Games We’ve Been Playing (besides ACNH): Erroll: Yugioh Link Evolution Update, Pokemon Sword Jason: Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Pokémon Shield Nicole: Animal Crossing New Leaf, Fire Emblem Three Houses

12:37 In From Japan J-List

23:25 Recommended Reading, Watching, and Listening List:

5 Lego Nintendo Sets I Would Like to See Become Real by Michael Ruiz, Dualshockers

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is 4 Friends, and Right Now That’s a Problem by Graham Russell, Siliconera

War of the Visions is Probably the Closest We'll Get to a Final Fantasy Tactics Sequel by Mike Williams, USGamer

Feature: Capcom On Bringing Shinsekai: Into The Depths To Switch by Anthony Dickens, Nintendolife

The Bravely Default 2 Demo Wants to Drink Your Blood and Eat Your Bones by Nadia Oxford, USGamer

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Devs Discuss Music & Sound in New Video by Giusseppe Nelva, Twinfinite

Dark Clouds Ahead?: A Level-5 Retrospective Part 3 by Erroll Maas, Parallax Media

25:29 News

2:14:19 Main Topic/Listener Questions:

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Smashes Japanese Switch Sales Records by Daryl Harding, Crunchyroll

Soccer commentator hyping Animal Crossing is the best thing I’ve seen all week by Patricia Hernandez, Polygon

I set up an Animal Crossing swap shop and now we're helping defeat Tom Nook by Emma Kent, Eurogamer

Animal Crossing’s fake language sounds different in Japanese by Jenna Stoeber, Polygon

Feature: The Minds Behind Animal Crossing: New Horizons by Gavin Lane, Nintendolife

Starting Screen | Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Opening Weekend Was Amazingly Wholesome Fun With Friends by Hirun Cryer, USGamer

Additional Podcast Information:

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: Nicole Bee @itsnicolebeetv on Twitter, itsnicolebee on Twitch

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Copyright-Free Music Used:

GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...

Studiopolis Zone 16 Bit (Sega Genesis Remix) - Sonic Mania by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbY8xZpR8tg

Spring Yard Zone 8 Bit Remix - Sonic the Hedgehog by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKhe2hezjg

Azalea Town (SNES Final Fantasy IV Remix) - Pokemon Gold/Silver by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAXtasPEnoY

Littleroot Town 8 bit - Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d5FGIXzRHA

Super Mario Maker 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCyawuolTgM

Decalburg 8 Bit - Paper Mario Sticker Star by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDh_XUH7OM

Hau'oli City (Night) - 8 Bit Cover by # Vytron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6p3v3IbgCo

Mumbo's Mountain 8 Bit - Banjo Kazooie by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu1McXkjz8

Go K.K. Rider 8 Bit by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIiA2BZRZa4

Walrus Cove 8 Bit - Diddy Kong Racing by Bulby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns5jQLLxX8