In From Japan

In this week's episode, Erroll and Jason talk about the PS5 UI Reveal, TGS 2020 Reception, and Level-5 International America shutting down operations

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

Timestamps:

0:00 Games We've Been Playing: Erroll: Genshin Impact, Kingdom Hearts MOM demo Jason: Chrono Trigger, Tales of Crestoria, Atelier Ryza, Robotics;Notes Elite

 11.57 J-List

19:47 Recommended Content: https://pastebin.com/nLx1Y125

22:42 News Rundown & Bad-Ish News

32:29 In Other News

1:13:07 Main Topic: Level-5 has virtually halted operations in North America

1:35:17 Listener Questions:

Monti: what do u think about the battle system changes to match more with a JRPG rather than the GTA- like beat’em up style fighting? This is super new and something even Toshihiro was nervous about. Would love to hear what yall think!

O'Shea: Do you think Ichiban can kick Kiryu-Chans butt? Who are we kidding no one can beat the dragon of Dojima

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

Background Music:

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: .

Yo-Kai Watch 4 Ending 8 Bit Remix by Clawnyan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFamFGuFeT8&t=33s

This week, Erroll & Jason talk about new Monster Hunter Rise info, the new Tabe Oja animated trailer, a bunch of other news, and discuss the PlayStation 5 teardown.

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

Timestamps:

0:00 Games We've Been Playing: Erroll: Genshin Impact Json: Chrono Trigger, Tales of Crestoria

11:28 J-List

21: 51 Recommended Content: 

Beginner's Guide - How Characters, Combat, and Currency Work (Genshin Impact) by Stacey Henley, Brendan Graeber, and Lunaak, IGN

Genshin Impact's Early Numbers Indicate It Could Be One of 2020's Big Success Stories  by Eric Van Allen, USGamer

Which Genshin Impact Banners Should You Roll on? by Kazuma Hasimoto, Siliconera 

Genshin Impact's Vast World Is the Key to Its Success by Josh Tolentino, Siliconera

Starting Screen | No One Knows Where the Next Big Game Will Come From by Mike Williams, US Gamer

Interview: Atelier Ryza 2 Producer on Ryza's Design and Relationships by Jenni Lada, Siliconera

Hey, Games Industry, We Need to Have Some Accountability by Jessica Howard, Paste MagazineWhy You Should Buy PS5 And Xbox Series X/S by Brian Shea, Game Informer 

24:14 News Rundown & Bad-Ish News

39: 00In Other News

1:19:53 Main Topic: PS5 Teardown & Related News

Main Topic: 

PS5 teardown

PS5 Teardown: Everything We've Learned About The Inside Of PlayStation 5 

PS5 Japanese hands-on videos - Hardware, controller, Astro's Playroom, Balan Wonderworld, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, and Godfall

Listener Question: Sarah: Looking at the two systems and how they tear down; which do you think will be easier to clean/dust? The PS5 has a nice vacuum slot, but even Sony says it won’t get EVERYTHING. Whereas Xbox’s design is like easy to build LEGO sets compared to Sony’s complex layout

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

Background Music:

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 their early experiences with Genshin Impact, Next-Gen Xbox Previews, the rest of the news from TGS, and more!

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

Timestamps:

0:00 Games We've Been Playing: Jason: Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Genshin Impact Erroll: Genshin Impact

20:47 J-List

31:54 Recommended Content:

What We Want From Final Fantasy XVI by Alex Stadnik, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/video-feature/2020/09/25/what-we-want-from-final-fantasy-xvi

Monster Hunter Rise - 43 minutes of gameplay Gematsu via YouTube: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/monster-hunter-rise-43-minutes-of-gameplay

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity 'Champions Unite!' trailer, 14 minutes of gameplay Gematsu via YouTube: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-champions-unite-trailer-14-minutes-of-gameplay

Earth Defense Force 6 - 10 minutes of gameplay Gematsu via YouTube: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/earth-defense-force-6-10-minutes-of-gameplay

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers - 33 minutes of gameplay Gematsu Via YouTube: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/earth-defense-force-world-brothers-33-minutes-of-gameplay

How Scarlet Nexus Uses RPG Elements Alongside Action by Esra Krabbe, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/how-scarlet-nexus-uses-rpg-elements-alongside-action

Genshin Impact Devs Say Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Was A Big Inspiration, But Their Game Is "Very Different" by Liana Ruppert, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/29/genshin-impact-devs-say-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-was-a-big-inspiration-but-their-game-is

Interview: Preparing Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links for Zexal by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/interview-preparing-yu-gi-oh-duel-links-for-zexal/

Cygames Localization on the Fun and Difficulties of Translating by Oni Dino, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/cygames-localization-on-the-fun-and-difficulties-of-translating/

How to Obtain Intertwined and Antiquate Fate in Genshin Impact by Kazuma Hashimoto, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/how-to-obtain-intertwined-and-acquaint-fate-in-genshin-impact/

Genshin Impact impressions: The new free-to-play gacha game by Gene Park, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/09/30/genshin-impact-impressions/

Why You Need To Play Nier: Automata by Jason Guisad, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/opinion/2020/09/30/why-you-need-to-play-nier-automata

What to expect from Monster Hunter Stories 2 by Jenni Lada, Michibiku: http://michibiku.com/what-to-expect-from-monster-hunter-stories-2/ 

Feature: Don't Underestimate Bakugan: Champions Of Vestroia - It's Shaping Up To Be A Cool Switch Exclusive by Zion Grassl, Nintendo Life: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/09/feature_dont_underestimate_bakugan_champions_of_vestroia_-_its_shaping_up_to_be_a_cool_switch_exclusive

Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Gameplay Looks Deep and Accessible by Benjamin Maltbie, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/bakugan-champions-of-vestroia-gameplay-perfect-for-fans-and-newcomers/

33:58 News Rundown & Bad (-ish) News

37:22 In Other News

1:50:27 Main Topic: Free to Play Games, could they become the standard?

No Listener Questions this week

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

Background Music:

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 Mu

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This week, Erroll & Jason talk about the Nintendo Mini Partner Direct ( and how Erroll is now deceased due to the Stories 2 announcement), the PlayStation 5.

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

Timestamps:

0:00 What Japanese Games we've Been Playing: Erroll: Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Super Mario 3D All Stars Jason: Super Mario 3D All Stars, Takeshi & Hiroshi

13:40 J-List: Video Game Related Entertainment News

22:32 Recommended Content:

Sega Producer Sam Mullen Talks About the 13 Sentinels Localization by Kazuma Hashimoto, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/sega-producer-sam-mullen-localization-13-sentinels/

NIS President Talks Disgaea 6 Development and Three Changes to Keep the Series Fresh by Sato, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/nis-president-talks-disgaea-6-development-and-three-changes-to-keep-the-series-fresh/

Talking Granblue Fantasy Versus With Cygames and Arc System Works by Lucas White, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/interview-going-over-granblue-fantasy-versus-with-cygames-and-arc-system-works/

Xbox Still Needs A Major Japanese Studio Under Their First-Party Banner by Cameron Hawkins, Dualshockers: https://www.dualshockers.com/xbox-first-party-japanese-studio-opinion/ 

PS5: What Xbox Buying Bethesda Means for Sony - Beyond Episode 667 by IGN Staff, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-what-xbox-buying-bethesda-means-for-sony-beyond-episode-667

Monster Hunter Rise, the Nintendo Direct Mini, and Remembering the 3DS - NVC 527 by IGN Staff, IGN: https://youtu.be/Q5mxa3NJySM 

There's Never Been a Better Time to Be A Roguelite Fan By Caty McCarthy, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/roguelites-roguelikes-opinion-spelunky-2-hades

The Writing For Last Decade's Final Fantasy Women Has Me Cautious Of FFXVI by Natalie Flores, Fanbyte: https://www.fanbyte.com/trending/the-writing-for-last-decades-final-fantasy-women-has-me-cautious-of-ffxvi/

23:55 TGS Sales going on

26:46 In Other News/Main Topic: TGS News (mixed itogether this episode)

No Listener Questions this week

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

Background Music:

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 talk about the Nintendo Mini Partner Direct ( and how Erroll is now deceased due to the Stories 2 announcement), the PlayStation 5.

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

Timestamps

0:00 Japanese Games We've Been Playing

9:37 In From Japan J-List

12: 43 Recommended Content (Content other than news from the past week listed out, links in the description):

COVID-19 pandemic, and local politics, threaten the future of anime conventions by Roland Kelts, Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/09/12/general/anime-conventions-coronavirus/

Ring Fit Adventure Is the Only Exercise Routine I've Ever Kept Up With by Caty McCarthy, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/ring-fit-adventure-is-the-only-exercise-routine-ive-ever-kept-up-with

How Arthell Insom Became The Head of His Own Anime Studio in Japan by Alexander Julian Gibson, GQ: https://www.gq.com/story/arthell-isom-anime-studio-interview/amp

Yakuza Like a Dragon Will Yun Lee Video Talks About Masato Arakawa by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/yakuza-like-a-dragon-will-yun-lee-video-talks-about-being-masato-arakawa/

Kazutaka Kodaka Talks About Death Come True and Developing Games by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/kazutaka-kodaka-talks-about-death-come-true-and-developing-games/

Review: Onion Games' Moon Is Worth the Effort by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/review-moon-is-worth-the-effort/

Super Mario 3D All-Stars Discussion and Our Favorite Mario Games - NVC 526 by IGN Staff: https://www.ign.com/articles/super-mario-3d-all-stars-discussion-and-our-favorite-mario-games-nvc-526

13:50 News Rundown

14:05 Bad-ish News

16: 37 In Other News

1:08:00 Main Topic

No Listener Questions this week

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

Background Music:

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 discuss the Xbox price reveals, Kingdom Hearts news, and Fairy Tail game and anime impressions.

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

Timestamps

0:00 Japanese Games We've Been Playing

17:30 In From Japan J-List

24:37 Recommended Content (Content other than news from the past week listed out, links in the description):

Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez 'Kamen Rider OOO' gameplay by Sal Romano, Gematsu via YouTube: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/kamen-rider-memory-of-heroez-kamen-rider-ooo-gameplay

Kazutaka Kodaka on World's End Club Name, Switch Version, and More by Alistair Wong, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/kazutaka-kodaka-on-worlds-end-club-name-change-nintendo-switch-version-and-more/

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Is a Disney Re-Imagining of Theatrhythm by Matt Purslow, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-melody-of-memory-modes-story-tracks-theatrhythm

Five Next Gen Worlds To Be Excited About by Jason Guisao, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/07/five-next-gen-worlds-to-be-excited-about

Streets of Rage's Long Relationship With Real-World Protests by Ken Makin, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/streets-of-rages-long-relationship-with-real-world-protests

Nintendo Switch imports guide: the best Japan-only games to play by Graham Russell, Michibiku: http://michibiku.com/nintendo-switch-imports-guide-the-best-japan-only-games-to-play/

25:34 News Rundown

25:34 Bad-ish News

33:57 In Other News

1:22:49 Main Topic: Fairy Tail game & series impressions

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

Background Music:

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 newly revealed Tokyo Game Show 2020 line up, Capcom rumors, other news, and discuss al the mario 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

Timestamps:

0:00 Games We've Been Playing: Erroll: Final Fantasy XIV, Ninjala Season 2 || Jason: Atelier Ryza, Sakura Wars, Takeshi & Hiroshi

16:54 In From Japan J-List

 18:28 Recommended Content:

The Story of Moon, the "Anti-RPG" That Inspired Undertale by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-story-of-moon-the-anti-rpg-that-inspired-undertale

 

A Game Without Killing: The Story of Moon's 22-Year Journey to Leave Japan by Patrick Klepek, Vice: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/m7jw78/a-game-without-killing-the-story-of-moons-22-year-journey-to-leave-japan

 

Preview: Scarlet Nexus Could Look at How Connections Change the World by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/preview-scarlet-nexus-looks-at-how-connections-change-the-world/

 

Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez 'Kamen Rider Zero-One' gameplay by Sal Romano, Gematsu via YouTube: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/08/kamen-rider-memory-of-heroez-kamen-rider-zero-one-gameplay

 

Moon Is No Longer Lost To Time. I Hope More Games Join It by Caty McCarthy, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/moon-is-no-longer-lost-to-time-i-hope-more-games-join-it

 

Super Bomberman R Online Interview: Blowing Up on a New Platform by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/super-bomberman-r-online-interview-blowing-up-on-a-new-platform/

 

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Is Smashing, Streamlined Soccer by Graham Russel, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-is-smashing-streamlined-soccer/

 

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Was Astoundingly Screwed Up Twice by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-was-astoundingly-screwed-up-twice

 

Dragon Quest Builders 2 can help make playing Dragon Quest II feel more worthwhile by Jenni Lada, Michibiku: http://michibiku.com/dragon-quest-builders-2-can-help-make-playing-dragon-quest-ii-feel-more-worthwhile/

 

The Psychology of Final Fantasy: Surpassing the Limit Break by Anthony M. Bean: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Final-Fantasy-Surpassing-Limit/dp/1734866004

No Bad-ish News (3 episodes in a row!)

21:44 In Other News

1:04:26 Main Topic: Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct & Announcements

1:30:00 Listener Question: Will Spider-Man be exclusive to PlayStation in the next MvC and when will Marvel take us for a ride?

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

Background Music:

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 a ton of news, a few rumors, and what Japanese developers they'd like to see make games based on Western superheroes.

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

Timestamps:

0:00 Games We've Been Playing

11:47 In From Japan J-List

27:07 Recommended Content:

Inside FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition on YouTube : https://youtu.be/rFszE0sydNc

Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez - 16 minutes of boss battles gameplay by Sal Romano, Gematsu via YouTube: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/08/kamen-rider-memory-of-heroez-16-minutes-of-boss-battles-gameplay

A Brave Attempt to Rank 30 Years of Super Robot Wars Games by Kat Bailey, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/super-robot-wars-a-comprehensive-ranking

Chrono Cross's Atmosphere Masterfully Frames One of the Saddest JRPG Characters by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/chrono-crosss-atmosphere-masterfully-frames-one-of-the-saddest-jrpg-characters

Yakuza's nuanced discussion of masculinity makes its treatment of women more disappointing by Sam Greszes, Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/25/21399785/yakuza-toxic-masculinity-femininity-gender-analysis

Phantasy Star Online programmers on breaking new ground and their Diablo-style isometric prototype by James Mielke, Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/interviews/2020/8/23/21378092/phantasy-star-online-programmers-diablo-style-isometric-prototype

Watch New Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed English Gameplay Siliconera via YouTube:  https://www.siliconera.com/watch-new-zoids-wild-blast-unleashed-english-gameplay/

Behind the Voice: Roger Craig Smith On Voicing Hedgehogs And Superheroes by Michael Pasquariello, Kotaku: https://www.siliconera.com/watch-new-zoids-wild-blast-unleashed-english-gameplay/ 

29: 44 News (no bad news)

1:17:12 Japanese Developers we'd like to see make games based on Western superheroes

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

Background Music:

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 talk about the Yo-Kai Watch event in Final Fantasy XIV, why Ninjala isn't talked about much despite how many players have downloaded, and speculate on how much the new consoles will cost.

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

Timestamps:

0:00 Japanese Games We’ve Been Playing: Ninjala, Final Fantasy XIV: Yo-Kai Watch Event || Jason: Atelier Ryza

13:28 J-List

22:23 Recommended Content:

Phantasy Star Online devs on the story, the graphics, and the angry fans that used to call the office by James Mielke, Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/interviews/2020/8/16/21369887/phantasy-star-online-interview-angry-fans 

Final Fantasy XIV's ARR Storyline Is More Bearable Now by Zhiqing Wan, Twinfinite: https://twinfinite.net/2020/08/final-fantasy-xivs-arr-storyline-is-more-bearable-now/ 

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is Vanillaware's Boldest Game Yet by Caty McCarthy, USGamer: https://twinfinite.net/2020/08/final-fantasy-xivs-arr-storyline-is-more-bearable-now/ 

Interview: Vanillaware's Akiyasu Yamamoto Talks 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim by Siliconera Staff, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/interview-understanding-13-sentinels-aegis-rim-with-vanillawares-akiyasu-yamamoto/ 

Final Fantasy 14 Patch 5.3 Solidifies the MMO's Argument for Being the Best Game in the Series by Mike Williams, USGamer:

23:31 News (no bad-ish news this week)

 1:17:48      Main Topic

Music Used:

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

Background Music:

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...

Jason returns to talk with Erroll about the Final Fantasy 14 update, changes at Capcom, if he should buy a Nintendo 3DS in 2020, and more!

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

Timestamps:

0:00 Japanese Games We’ve Been Playing:  Erroll: Fairy Tail, Final Fantasy XIV || Jason: Atelier Ryza

 27:00 In From Japan J-List

35:18  Recommended Content:

Tales of Crestoria Is a Fully Realized Tales of Game on Your Mobile Device by Kazuma Hashimoto, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/tales-of-crestoria-mobile/

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - PlayStation Underground gameplay by PlayStation Blog: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/08/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-playstation-underground-gameplay

Axe of the Blood God: The Nintendo DS's Remarkable RPG Legacy by US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/axe-of-the-blood-god-the-nintendo-ds-console-rpg-quest

As Konami hopes to avoid past console transition mistakes, PES 2022 is under pressure to deliver by Wesley Yin-Poole, Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-11-as-konami-hopes-to-avoid-past-console-transition-mistakes-pes-it-at-a-crossroads

Why Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Was Fated to Be Overlooked Despite Its Brilliance by Nadia Oxford, USGamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island-retrospective

Final Fantasy XIV's Latest Patch is Surprisingly Full of Hope by  Elizabeth Henges, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xivs-latest-patch-is-surprisingly-full-of-1844704735

You Should Be Playing Final Fantasy 14 - A Starter's Guide To FFXIV by Michael Higham, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-should-be-playing-final-fantasy-14-a-starters-/1100-6480916/

36:50 News Rundown & Bad-ish news

48:22 In Other News

1:42:00 Main Topic: Should Jason invest in a Nintendo 2DS XL

No Listener Questions this week

Music Used:

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

Background Music:

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...