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- GameStop News, Next Gen Tech Specs, and Entertainment Recommendations - In From Japan Episode 11
This week Erroll and Jason discuss the Trials of Mana demo, the recently reveled technical specs of the next generation of consoles, and entertainment recommendations for if you're stuck inside.
Games We’ve Been Playing: Erroll: DQ 8, Trials of Mana Demo || Jason: TOM Demo
In From Japan J-List 9:45
TokuSHOUTsuKamen Rider on TubiTV
TokuSHOUTsu: New Streaming Service Brings Kamen Rider and Ultraman to US Fans
Siliconera Selects: Anime Series Video Game Fans Might Enjoy
Toei unveil TOEI TOKUSATSU WORLD OFFICIAL
Recommended Reading, Watching, and Listening 22:20:
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and the Reverse-Engineering Nature of Parodies by Chris Compedio, DualShockers
How To Prep Your Xbox One Or PS4 For A Massive Download by Ari Notis, Kotaku
The Man Who Made The NES by Martin Robinson, EuroGamer
Death Stranding Makes More Sense Now Than Ever by Brian Ashcraft, Kotaku
‘Inside Final Fantasy VII Remake’ developer diary – Episode 1: IntroductionHow Resident Evil 3 Made Nemesis Scarier Than Mr. X by Ben Reeves, Game InformerHow E3’s Cancellation in 2020 Could Help Foster a Better Show Going Forward by Steven Green, Twinfinite
Pokémon Sword and Shield have the best monster design in the entire series by Patricia Hernandez, Polygon
Ash Ketchum voice actress explains how Pokémon dubs work, and it's surprisingly tricky by Emma Kent, Eurogamer
News Rundown 25:29
Main Topic 1:30:00 Games We Like That Are Currently on Sale / General Entertainment RecommendationsNo Listener Questions this week
1 hr 49 min - E3 Canceled, Nintendo and Silent Hill Rumors, and Why We Gravitate Towards Certain Genres - In From Japan Episode 10Erroll and Jason discuss E3 being canceled, Nintendo and Silent Hill rumors, and Erroll shows off his terrible Mario impression.Also on Spotify and YouTube (Apple Music TBD)
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.
Games We’ve Been Playing: Erroll: FF 14, DQ 8 || Jason: Pokemon Shield, 999, Seven Deadly Sins - Grand Cross
In From Japan J-List 13:00
Recommended Reading, Watching, and Listening: 16:50
E3 2020 Canceled: What That Could Mean For The Future by Joe Skrebels, IGN
The Internet Reacts to Recent E3 2020 Cancellation by Scott White, Dualshockers
Fighting Foodons Was Weird [Forgotten Pokémon Parody] | BilliamAmbitious Game Boy Color Ports | Punching Weight [SSFF]Nintendo PlayStation Grabbed Headlines, But Support for Preservation Remains "Dismal at Best" by Matthew Olson, USGamer
Do We Still Need E3? Developers Across Gaming Weigh In by Mike Williams, USGamer
Why Akira Toriyama's Designs Were So Crucial To Chrono Trigger's Success by Daniel Dockery, Crunchyroll
A Tribute to Chrono Trigger's Weird, Funny, and Depressing Endings on Its 25th Anniversary by Nadia Oxford, USGamer
Tom Nook’s Animal Crossing legacy: greedy businessman or benevolent provider? By Cass Marshall, Polygon
The Final Fantasy 7 Spinoffs You Never Knew About by Kat Bailey. USGamer
Dark Clouds Ahead?: A Level-5 Retrospective Part 2 by Erroll Maas, Parallax MediaNews Rundown 19:55
Main Topic 60:28
Why we gravitate to certain genres?
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
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
1 hr 52 min - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Goes Gold, E3 in Trouble, and PS2 Memories - In From Japan Episode 9In this episode, Erroll and Jason talk about a bunch of recent Final Fantasy 7 Remake news, the uncertainty of E3 2020, and PS2 Memories1 hr 46 min
- GDC Postponed, Project G.G. Announced, Next Gen Thoughts and More! - In From Japan Episode 8
Recording a bit later than usual due to some unforeseen circumstances, Erroll and Jason talk about how Erroll finally finished Dragon Quest V, the Pokemon movie remake and Pokemon Day, GDC cancellation, Project G.G. and Ultraman, and also discuss some of their thoughts about the next generation of consoles.
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 including news and other articles.
What We've Been Playing:
Erroll: Dragon Quest 5 (finished), Snack World, Dragon Quest of the Stars Jason: Okami HD
In From Japan J-List:
Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Recommended Reading, Watching, and Listening For This Week:
Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl — Gold Seeks to Sate Your Grinding Appetite by Graham Russell, Siliconera
A Look at How Much Fire Emblem Developer Intelligent Systems Has Grown Lately by Ishaan Sahdev, SiliconeraNintendo 3DS Imports Guide: What You Should Know by Graham Russell, MichibikuMega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Properly Preserves the Legacy of the Maverick Wars by Jenni Lada, SiliconeraHow Sony and Kojima Productions Played Telephone Across the Globe to Create Death Stranding's Soundscape by Caty McCarthy, USGamerDragon Ball Xenoverse Gave Us The Fan-Fiction We Always Wanted by Heather Alexandra, KotakuSpellbreak Makes Battle Royale Anime as Hell by Mike Williams, USGamerResident Evil 3 Director and Producer How the Remake and Resident Evil: Resistance Became One Package by Alistair Wong, Siliconera via 4Gamer & FamitsuHow a Metroid Fan Turned a Threatening Legal Letter into a Job Making Games by Patrick Klepek, VICEThe Most Interesting Mega Man Character is a Reploid Who Fell in Love with a Human by Nadia Oxford, USGamerhttps://legendsoflocalization.com/
How Stats Work - Competitive Pokemon Explained Part 1 and 2 by Kallie Plagge & Jacob Dekker, GameSpot
Fire Emblem Series Creator’s Berwick Saga English Fan Translation Is Complete by Alistair Wong, Siliconera
Main Topic: Next Gen Thoughts
Xbox Series X Has 12 Teraflops, New Technical Specs RevealedMicrosoft confirms Xbox Series X has 12 teraflops GPU (a bit more detail)Xbox Series X Can Quick Resume a Game Even After a Full System RebootSony Patent Hints PS5 Controller Will Monitor Your Heart Rate and SweatHost: 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
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
1 hr 55 min - Dragon Quest: Your Story Impressions, Animal Crossing Direct, and Listener Questions - In From Japan Episode 7
Apologies if voice audio is a little loud, been having hearing problems lately. - Erroll
In this episode, Erroll and Jason discuss their thoughts on Dragon Quest: Your Story, the Animal Crossing Direct, and even answer some listener questions! (it’s about time)
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 including news and other articles.
What We've Been Playing
Erroll: Bloodstained + Boss Rush, Snack World
Jason: Okami HD
In From Japan J-List Movie: Dragon Quest: Your Story Next Week: Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Recommended Reading, Watching, and Listening For This Week:
Bayonetta and Vanquish Helped Legitimize the Video Game Cult Classic by Lucas White, SiliconeraKemco’s Monster Viator Can Be Breezy, Delicious JRPG Comfort Food by Lucas White, SiliconeraTokyo Mirage Sessions is Scratching My Itch for Persona 5 on Switch by Ryan Meitzler, DualShockersI'm Not Sure I Like Snack World But I Keep Playing Anyway By Mike Fahey, KotakuDaemon x Machina is Everything Anime Mecha Fans Could Wish for On PC by Iyanne Agossa, DualShockers
Phantasy Star Online 2 Cements a New Sega Era By Lucas White, SiliconeraCaptain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Gives Story Mode a Unique Touch by Sato, SiliconeraIf Devil May Cry 3 Hadn't Been a "Huge Success," Its Development Team Would Have All Quit by Matthew Olson, USGamerStory of Seasons Series Character Designer on Making the Characters We Know and Love by Alistair Wong, SiliconeraThe Dragon Quest Movie’s Big Plot Twist Has Messed Me Up by Aaron Greenbaum, Twinfinite
Why Aren't We Seeing Movie Adaptations of JRPGs? By Erroll Maas, GameSkinnyAnimal Crossing New Horizons Direct
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
Copyright Free Music Used: GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...
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...
2 hr 23 min - 2019 3DS Sales, Pokemon Home Release, New Final Fantasy 7 Remake Details, and More! - In From Japan Episode 6
Erroll's been feeling a little under the weather, but that hasn't stopped him and Jason from talking about all the interesting news this week!
Now also on Spotify!
Recommended reading and watching:
What Newcomers Need to Know About Phantasy Star Online 2 - Beta Access, Gameplay Details, Classes and More
Phantasy Star Online 2 Beta Impressions: Your New Free-To-Play MMO of Choice
Yakuza 5 Has One Of The Best Opening Chapters; Remaster Is Out Now On PS4
Persona 5 Scramble Is More Of A Sequel Than You Think
The Internet Reacts To Pokémon Home's New Professor Oak
The Nintendo 3DS Market Was Still Alive in 2019
The President of The ESA On The Waning of Big Names at E3, Winning Back Media's Trust, and More
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
Copyright Free Music Used:
GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat
Luigi's Mansion Credits 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
Windfall Island 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
K.K. Cruisin 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
Mountain Pass Calm Adventure Game Music by Heatley Bros
2 hr 2 min - Animal Crossing Save Issues, Pokemon Day, Platinum Games News & More - In From Japan Episode 5
Erroll is tired but still awake enough to talk to Jason about Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and Platinum Games News
Main Topic: Some of our dream announcements for next gen/manga & anime that could have cool games
Recommended Reading:
My Journey for Portable Dragon Quest
Final Fantasy VII Remake Looks to Be The Biggest Achievement for JRPGs in Over a Decade
This Pokemon ASMR Video Stars A Squelching Grimer
We've Forgotten the Simple but Strong Lesson Mewtwo Tried to Teach Us 20 Years Ago
Forget Sephiroth, Final Fantasy 14's Emet Selch is the series' best villain
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
Copyright Free Music Used:
GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat
Luigi's Mansion Credits 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
Windfall Island 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
K.K. Cruisin 8 Bit Remix by Bulby
Mountain Pass Calm Adventure Game Music by Heatley Bros
1 hr 44 min - Pokemon Home, Monster Hunter Riders, the Return of Horror Games and More! - In From Japan Episode 4
Erroll and Jason talk about a handful of mobile games, beloved horror games coming back, their thoughts on Pokemon Home, and plenty of other stuff.
Key Articles Mentioned:
Captain Tsubasa's Surprisingly Rich Video Game History: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/captain-tsubasa-preview-playstation
Why Monster Hunter Stories Deserves an Enhanced Switch Port: https://www.gameskinny.com/4bxww/why-monster-hunter-stories-deserves-an-enhanced-switch-port
Pokemon Home Details: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/01/pokemon-home-launches-in-february-details
No Listener Questions yet as we didn't get any/ran out of time
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
Copyright Free Music Used:GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...
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...
1 hr 21 min - A New Captain Tsubasa Game, More Dragon Quest News, Kingdom Hearts III DLC and more
Erroll and Jason discuss the newly announced Captain Tsubasa game that's actually heading west, Kingdom Hearts III DLC, and Dragon Quest development troubles.
Check out http://shmuplations.com/ for a ton of translated developer interviews from all the way back in 1987 up to now
Key article mentioned: An Interview with Mark Mowbray of KLab Games: https://www.gameskinny.com/fuue4/an-interview-with-mark-mowbray-of-klab-games
No Listener Questions yet as we didn't get them it time
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
Copyright Free Music Used:GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...
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...
1 hr 24 min - Ni No Kuni Movie Thoughts, Some Dragon Quest Talk, Sony Skipping E3 & More! - In From Japan Episode 2Erroll and Jason discuss their thoughts on the Ni No Kuni movie that dropped on Netflix, Famitsu Dragon Quest Surveys, Sony Skipping E3, Delays, and more!00:25 What We've Been Playing6:55 Ni No Kuni Movie Spoilers23:10 News From The Past Week1:18:40 Main Topic: Delays1:25:35 Erroll's PSN StoryNo Listener Questions yet as we didn't get them it timeHost: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.comCo-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on TwitterKey Articles:We Should Be Excited for the Return of Apricorns in Pokémon Sword & Shield: https://www.parallaxmedia.one/2020/01...Skies of Arcadia Developer Seeks to Start Movement for Sequel: https://www.gameskinny.com/kjczz/skie...Dragon Quest XI S’ Most Popular Character Overseas Is Sylvando: https://www.siliconera.com/dragon-que...Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK Special (subtitled): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0rRg...My Childhood Dream Had Come True': A Belated Interview With Skies Of Arcadia's Producer: https://kotaku.com/my-childhood-dream...Sony to skip E3 2020, will attend “hundreds of consumer events” instead: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/01/sony-...Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.oneCopyright Free Music Used:GrillaBeats Kanji Japanese Type Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyNY...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...1 hr 31 min
About In From Japan
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Erroll Maas and Jason Courtar bring you the latest gaming and game related news from Japan