In From Japan

Jason is out this week, so Erroll talks to Travis of the Lamer Gamers Podcast about Paper Mario, next-gen controller differences, and Nintendo Switch console and game sales.

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter (Out this week)

Guest: Travis @LamerGamersCast on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Timestamps:

0:00 Japanese Games We’ve Been Playing: Travis: Paper Mario: The Origami King. Erroll:  Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, Nioh

22:30 In From Japan J-List

26:44 Recommended Content:

Review: The Fairy Tail Game Is Fun, but Is Definitely for the Fans by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/review-fairy-tail-game-is-fun-but-is-definitely-made-for-the-fans/

ESSAY: In the Middle of the Pandemic, I Watched Anime With Friends by Adam Wescott, Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2020/08/01/essay-in-the-middle-of-the-pandemic-i-watched-anime-with-friends?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+crunchyroll%2Fanimenews+%28Latest+in+Anime+News+by+Crunchyroll%21%29

What Makes a Good Redemption in Tokusatsu?  By Adam Arter, Tokusatsu Network: https://tokusatsunetwork.com/2020/08/what-makes-a-good-redemption-in-tokusatsu/

How to Link Your Phantasy Star Online 2 Account to Steam by Kazuma Hashimoto, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/how-to-link-your-phantasy-star-online-2-account-to-your-steam-account/

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Interview — Square Explains Why it Returned to the Spin-Off by Logan Moore, Dualshockers: https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-interview/

Final Fantasy VII Remake Co-Director Talks Background Story Elements by Sato, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-vii-remake-co-director-talks-about-background-story-elements-and-design-decisions/

Fairy Tail Game's Producer Talks About Making a Manga Into a Game by Lucas White, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/fairy-tail-game-producer-talks-about-making-a-manga-into-a-game/

28: 43 News Rundown

28:58 Bad-Ish News

41:52 In Other News

1:37:49 Main Topic: Using video games to teach art

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:

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

This week Erroll & Jason talk about Erroll's funny Xenoblade experience, the newly announced Kamen Rider game, upcoming anime games, 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: Monster HunterGenerations Ultimate, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, Tales of Crestoria || Jason: Tales of Crestoria, Dragon Quest XI S 

17:02 In From Japan J-List

19:00 Recommended Content:

Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez Producer on "Chain Action" Meaning by Alistair Wong, Siliconera via Famitsu: https://www.siliconera.com/kamen-rider-memory-of-heroez-producer-discussed-the-chain-action-concept/

 

Ghost of Tsushima, Kurosawa, and the Political Myth of the Samurai by Kazuma Hashimoto, Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21333631/ghost-of-tsushima-kurosawa-films-samurai-japan-abe-politics  

 

Nintendo Gigaleak turns beta Arceus into a Pokémon phenomenon by Patricia Hernandez, Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/27/21340391/beta-arceus-pokemon-nintendo-gigaleak-memes-fan-art-diamond-pearl

 

SDCC 2020: What Can Future Online Conventions Do Better?  By Beth Elderkin, Gizmodo: https://io9.gizmodo.com/what-lessons-can-future-conventions-learn-from-virtual-1844512365

 

One Of The Leaked Nintendo Games Is A...Hockey RPG by Luke Plunkett, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/one-of-the-leaked-nintendo-games-is-a-hockey-rpg-1844537698

 

Comic-Con Was Cancelled, So Let's Remember The Good Times by Luke Plunkett, Kotaku: https://cosplay.kotaku.com/comic-con-is-cancelled-so-lets-remember-the-good-times-1844514787

 

Yes, Daigo Umehara Is Still Winning Street Fighter Tournaments by Ian Walker, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/yes-daigo-umehara-is-still-winning-street-fighter-tour-1844524783

 

Greg Chun & Elizabeth Maxwell Yakuza: Like a Dragon Interviews Shared by Jenni Lada, Siliconera via YouTube: https://www.siliconera.com/greg-chun-and-elizabeth-maxwell-yakuza-like-a-dragon-interview-videos-shared/

 

Crunchyroll's Anime in America Podcast Launches with First 2 Episodes by Joseph Luster, Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2020/07/28/crunchyrolls-anime-in-america-podcast-launches-with-first-2-episodes

 

22:26 News

 

22:30 Bad-Ish News

 

26:08 In Other News

 

1:44:35 Main Topic

 

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:

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

Despite technical difficulties, Erroll & Jason still manage to talk about Tales of Crestoria, the Nintendo Mini Direct, and Japanese games featured in the Xbox Showcase

 

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: Monster Hunter World (PS4/PC), Tales of Crestoria || Jason: Tales of Crestoria, Dragon Quest XI S 

No In From Japan J-List this week

 

14:28 Recommended Content (Content other than news):

When Character Design Isn't Enough: The Tragic Legacy of Spectrobes by Subjectively  Speaking, YouTube: https://youtu.be/PmZ-xVgpB8Q

 

New Friends of Mineral Town Love Interests Fill Holes in Our Hearts by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/story-of-seasons-friends-of-mineral-towns-new-love-interests-fill-holes-in-our-hearts/

 

Friends of Mineral Town Interview: Returning to Life on the Farm by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/friends-of-mineral-town-interview-director-talks-about-returning-to-life-on-the-farm/

 

How Japanese Arcades Are Trying To Protect Against The Novel Coronavirus by Brian Ashcraft, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/how-japanese-arcades-are-trying-to-protect-against-the-1844452046

 

Final Fantasy 14: The Future Of Its Story, Most Lovable Character, And Butts by Michael Higham, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-the-future-of-its-story-butts-and/1100-6480013/

 

FFXIV Director: "Don't Get Too Comfortable" in Assuming a Character Is Safe by Natalie Flores, Fanbyte: https://www.fanbyte.com/features/ffxiv-naoki-yoshida/

 

Final Fantasy 14's big 5.3 patch opens up the path to new players  by Syem Ahmed, Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-22-final-fantasy-14s-big-5-3-patch-opens-up-the-path-to-new-players

 

George Takei, Kaiji Tang Talk About Playing Parts in Yakuza: Like a Dragon by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/george-takei-and-kaiji-tang-talk-about-playing-parts-in-yakuza-like-a-dragon/

 

 16:17 News Rundown

 

16:18 The Bad (ish) News

24:17 In Other News  

1:10:35 Main Topic: Japanese Games featured in the Xbox showcase

 

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:

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

This week, Erroll and Jason discuss Erroll's excitement over newly announced cooking sim monster battling hybrid game Tabe Ouja, Cool Xbox news, Games they'd like to see get a remaster, remake, or reboot, and plenty 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

Timestamps:

0:00 Japanese Games We’ve Been Playing:  Erroll: Monster Hunter World (PS4/PC), Bloodstained Curse of the Moon 2 || Jason: Dragon Quest XI S 

11:43 In From Japan J-List (based on AMC A list): Recent Video Game Related Movie and TV news: 

24: 02 Recommended Content (Content other than news):

How Monster Hunter Uses Imaginative Realism in Their Games by Subjectively Speaking, YouTube: https://youtu.be/5HIXzVUZGPo

Remembering Satoru Iwata Five Years Later by Arlo, YouTube: https://youtu.be/EFAW4aRfTFA

Final Fantasy Portal Site: Final Fantasy IX 20th anniversary special interview volume two by Sal Romano, Gematsu: https://www.gematsu.com/2020/07/final-fantasy-portal-site-final-fantasy-ix-20th-anniversary-special-interview-volume-two

Singling Out Some Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe Characters With Potential by Lucas White, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/top-5-romancing-saga-re-universe-characters/

'Ghost of Tsushima' cinematic review: Sucker Punch falls short of its 'Samurai film' bar by Gene Park, The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/reviews/ghost-tsushima-is-so-so-samurai-film-pretty-great-samurai-game/

Ghost Of Tsushima Is Being Praised By Japanese Critics by Brian Ashcraft, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ghost-of-tsushima-is-being-praised-by-japanese-critics-1844387298

Fairy Tail Interview: Producer Discusses Gust's New Anime JRPG Which Has Gone Gold by Giuseppe Nelva, Twinfinite: https://twinfinite.net/2020/07/fairy-tail-interview-2/

Paper Mario: The Origami King Review Roundup by Steve Watts, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/paper-mario-the-origami-king-review-roundup-what-d/1100-6479744/

A Link Between Worlds Is Still A Zelda Like No Other by Peter Tieryas, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/a-link-between-worlds-is-still-a-zelda-like-no-other-1844385811

Remember When... Dragon Quest 9 Shocked the World? By Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/remember-when-dragon-quest-9-shocked-the-world

Ooblets Has Already Hooked Me by Caty McCarthy, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/ooblets-has-already-hooked-me

Ooblets Let’s Play Episode 1 by Nicole Bee, YouTube: https://youtu.be/uxv_9jQjaMw

Monster Crown Interview: Jason Walsh on Making a New Old Creature Collection Game by Graham Russell, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/monster-crown-interview-jason-walsh-on-making-a-new-old-creature-collection-game/

An Interview with Jason Walsh, Lead Developer of Monster Crown | Monster Crown by Erroll Maas, GameSkinny: https://www.gameskinny.com/jkpi4/an-interview-with-jason-walsh-lead-developer-of-monster-crown

Bakugan: Battle Planet Anime Expo Interview with Justin Gary by Erroll Maas, GameSkinny: https://www.gameskinny.com/rcgjk/bakugan-battle-planet-anime-expo-interview-with-justin-gary

34:24 News Rundown

34:27 The Bad (ish) News

39:26 In Other News  

1:44:16 Main Topic: Japanese Games We'd Like to see Remastered, Remade, or Rebooted

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:

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://

This week, Erroll & Jason talk about a ton of news including the upcoming Monster Rancher 2 Switch port, the upcoming Digimon livestreams, and plenty 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

Timestamps:

0:00 Japanese Games We’ve Been Playing:  Erroll: Monster Hunter World (PS4/PC), Mr. Driller Drill Land || Jason: Dragon Quest XI S 

9:59 In From Japan J-List (based on AMC A list): Recent Video Game Related Movie and TV news: 

17:54 Recommended Content (Content other than news):

Final Fantasy IX Event Designer Looks Back at Its Development, Concepts, and Characters by Sato, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-ix-event-designer-looks-back-at-its-development-concepts-and-characters/

Final Fantasy 9 is 20 today - here's why it's still the best one  by Alex Donaldson, VG247: https://www.vg247.com/2020/07/07/final-fantasy-9-best-one-20th-anniversary/

Axe of the Blood God: How the Original Xbox Helped Usher in Gaming's Modern Era by US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/axe-of-the-blood-god-the-original-xbox

Scarlet Nexus's Developers Talk About Bandai Namco's Next-Gen RPG: "Action Elements are a Must" by Eric Van Allen, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/scarlet-nexuss-leads-on-balancing-storytelling-with-psychokinetic-action

Five Games You May Have Missed But Should Play Before This Generation Ends by Andrew Reiner, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/08/five-games-you-may-have-missed-but-should-play-before-this-generation-ends 

Diggin' In The Carts Playlist, video game music mini-doc series by Red Bull Music Academy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDdx2qJK6Byi1bM37D0u-44NzRa9SVD7M 

Monster Rancher & Why Koei Tecmo Should Bring It Back by Erroll Maas, Nerd Positive Blog: https://nerdpositiveblog.wordpress.com/2017/02/01/monster-rancher-why-koei-tecmo-should-bring-it-back/ 

20:15 News Rundown

20:35 The Bad (ish) News

27:34 In Other News  

1:28:00 Main Topic: 

Games you're glad you gave another chance to

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:

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

This week, Erroll & Jason talk about some older games, some newer games, some news, and if video games are too long.

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

Timestamps:

0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: EDF Iron Rain (PC), Mr. Driller Drill Land, Monster Hunter World (PC) Jason: Dragon Quest XI S, SinoAlice

10:32 From Japan J-List

14:22 Recommended Content:

Behind the Scenes with Phil LaMarr | Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time | Adult Swim Games Adult Swim YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/VjeK8iCEk5M 

20 Years Later, The Rowdy Creators of Tokyo-to Reflect on Making Jet Set Radio by Caty McCarthy, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/jet-set-radio-20-year-anniversary-sega-feature-interview 

Super Mario Maker 2, One Year Later: Springy Highs and Bottomless Pits by Matthew Olson, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/super-mario-maker-2-one-year-later-feature 

One Collector's Quest to Find and Preserve the Rarest Retro Nintendo Artifacts by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nintendo-retro-collector-profile-feature 

Starting Screen | Remembering the Joys of Sin-Free Gaming in Summer by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/starting-screen-remembering-the-joys-of-sin-free-gaming-in-summer   

The Romeros Reflect on RPGs and FPS Games Over 20 Years by Luce O’Brien, IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-romeros-reflect-on-rpgs-and-fps-games-over-20-years 

Paper Mario: The Origami King Folds Familiar Elements Into An All-New Adventure by Jeff Cork, Game Informer: https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2020/06/30/a-new-crease-on-life-nintendo-shares-insight-on-paper-marios-latest-adventure 

Sexism and harassment in the games industry isn't just about big names: the entire culture must change by Emma Kent, Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-30-sexism-and-harassment-in-the-games-industry-isnt-just-about-big-names-the-entire-culture-must-change 

If you care about video games, care about the people who make them, too by Vikki Blake, NME: https://www.nme.com/features/if-you-care-about-video-games-care-about-the-people-who-make-them-too-2699898?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-you-care-about-video-games-care-about-the-people-who-make-them-too&   

Golden Sun: A World Reignited album by OC Remix: https://reignited.ocremix.org/  

Anime, Coronavirus, and Yoko Taro: The Making of 'SINoALICE' by Patrick Klepek, VICE: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kpkqz/anime-coronavirus-and-yoko-taro-the-making-of-sinoalice

17:01 News Rundown

Main Topic: Are Video Games Too Long? (Length vs Pacing)

Listener Questions:

TrySarahTops: if you could choose to try a dish or food from any anime/Japanese game what would it be? Mine has to be the Ramen from Ponyo.

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:

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. Rid

On the 25th episode (not 26th like we mistakenly thought), Erroll & Jason talk to GameSpot Reviews Editor Kallie Plagge about her experience in the industry and the large amount of Japanese game news from the past week.

In From Japan's Statement Against Hate & Abuse: We're a small podcast & this should go without saying, but to make it clear: If you're racist, sexist, misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, hateful in any way, or a manipulative predator/abuser, then you're not welcome in our community & we don't want you anywhere near our podcast.

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: Kallie Plagge @inkydojikko on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

Timestamps:

0:00 What We've Been Playing: Kallie: Animal Crossing, Pokemon Isle of Armor Erroll: Xenoblade Definitive Edition, Mr. Driller Drill Land (Demo), Jason: Animal Crossing, Dragon Quest XI S

12:21 In From Japan J-List

18:49 Recommended Content:

The Best Anime Streaming Service In 2020 by Jordan Ramee, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-anime-streaming-service-in-2020/1100-6475906/

Wild Arms - Creating Emotional Connection Through Unforgettable Songs by Joel Couture, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/wild-arms-creates-emotional-connection-through-unforgettable-songs/

Axe of the Blood God: Remembering the WonderSwan US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/axe-of-the-blood-god-remembering-the-wonderswan

Former Square Enix President Yoichi Wada on the Merger Between Longtime Rival Companies by Sato, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/former-square-enix-president-yoichi-wada-on-the-merger-between-longtime-rival-companies/

It's Time to Rank Pokemon's Main Rivals, And No, Blue Isn't #1 by Joel Franey, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/all-pokemon-rivals-ranked

Kubfu Is The Star Of Pokémon Sword And Shield's New Expansion by Ari Notis, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/kubfu-is-the-star-of-pokemon-sword-and-shield-s-new-exp-1844154757

Pokemon Urshifu Guide: How To Evolve Kubfu And Which Evolution Is Better by Kevin Knezvic, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-isle-of-armor-how-to-evolve-kubfu-into-urs/1100-6478891/

24:29 News Rundown

1:32:40 Main Topic: Kallie's Experiences in the Industry

2:03:13 Listener Questions

Jon: Do you think the Cyberpunk 2077 anime will live up to the hype or do you think the hype may create unrealistic expectations?

Kaylie: Do you think Pokemon or Persona will get an FPS spin-off first? What’s your favorite announcement from the deluge of Japanese imports we’re getting? Why don’t we have an international release for Persona 5 Scramble yet? 

Sarah: With several anime series coming back (Shaman King, Bleach, Fruit Basket, Etc) what old school anime do you want to see get a fresh reboot?

 

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:

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:

In this week's lighter episode, Erroll & Jason talk about New Pokemon Snap, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memories, speculating possible future games in both of those series, and a handful of other news.

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

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & What We've Been Playing

 10:23 J List

 11:27 Recommended Content (Content other than news):

Yakuza: Like A Dragon - English PC Gameplay, Interview With Scott Strichart by Michael Higham, GameSpot: https://youtu.be/0geF3SKeNg0

Universal Praise Has Never Served Anyone by Brendan Sinclair, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-last-of-us-part-2-skyward-sword-universal-praise-games-criticism 

The Last of Us Part 2's Unlikely Connection to Final Fantasy Tactics Advance by Kat Bailey, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-last-of-us-part-2s-cute-snowball-fight-tutorial

The Super Game Boy Is Now 26 Years Old by Liam Doolan, Nintendolife: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/the_super_game_boy_is_now_26_years_old

Keylocker Is an RPG With Chrono Trigger-Style Battles and Relationship Elements by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/keylocker-is-an-rpg-with-chrono-trigger-style-battles-and-relationship-elements/

Final Fantasy 5 Fans Rejoice, the Four Job Fiesta is Here Again! By Scott White, Dualshockers: https://www.dualshockers.com/four-job-fiesta-2020/

Siren's Song: WayForward on Shantae's Evolution, Smash Bros., And the Future by Eric Van Allen, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/shantae-seven-sirens-interview

Anniversary: Pokémon Yellow Launched In Europe 20 Years Ago Today (June 16) by Ryan Craddock, Nintendolife: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/anniversary_pokemon_yellow_launched_in_europe_20_years_ago_today

Voice Actors From Ghost of Tsushima to Persona 5 On the Challenges Facing Asian-Americans in Games by George Yang, Us Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/asian-american-voice-actors-in-video-games-authentic-casting-feature

Cris Tales Uses Classic RPGs as Inspirational Markers on Its Wildly Ambitious Course by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/cris-tales-preview

The Kaiju Influence in Pokémon by Erroll Maas, Parallax Media: https://www.parallaxmedia.one/2020/06/17/the-kaiju-influence-in-pokemon/

16:39 News

45:45 Main Topic: Pokemon & Kingdom Hearts news and speculation

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

Backgound Music:

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 & Jason talk about their thought on the PlayStation 5 reveal and the announced games, as well as some other Japanese game news such as an upcoming Zoids game and Sengoku Basara 4

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

Timestamps:

0:00 What We've Been Playing

!6:32 J List

17:35 Recommended Content (Content other than news):

Xenoblade Chronicles Future Connected Opens Up Possibilities by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/xenoblade-chronicles-future-connected-opens-up-possibilities/

The Video Game Industry Hits a Breaking Point by Brendan Sinclair, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-video-game-industry-hits-a-breaking-point-this-week-in-business

Axe of the Blood God: How RPGs Have Handled Social Commentary Through the Years by US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/axe-of-the-blood-god-how-rpgs-have-handled-social-commentary-through-the-yearsb

How Erica Lindbeck Gave Jessie Rasberry a New Voice in Final Fantasy 7 Remake by Matthew Forde, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/erica-lindbeck-jessie-rasberry-voice-in-final-fantasy-7-remake-interview

The man who made the NES by Martin Robinson, Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-15-the-man-who-made-the-nes

Monolith Soft and Nintendo on Why Xenoblade Chronicles Was a "Turning Point" For the Studio, and for JRPGs by Caty McCarthy, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-interview-postmortem-feature-monolith-soft-nintendo

Danny Trejo's Animal Crossing Island by Gary Whitta, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG0RlaRftZA&feature=youtu.be

Yakuza's Toshihiro Nagoshi: The Heart of Sega is an Indie Company" by Eric Van Allen, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/yakuza-nagoshi-heart-of-sega-indie-news

Bandai America Talks About Tamagotchis and the Localization Process by Jenni Lada, Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/bandai-america-talks-about-tamagotchis-and-the-localization-process/

New Twitter Account Lists Games That Let You Dethrone God by Ethan Gach, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/new-twitter-account-lists-games-that-let-you-dethrone-g-1843966101

20:16 News Rundown

20:16 Bad-ish News

30:20 Other News

53:50 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

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

Donate to BLM: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

This week, Jason is out sick so Erroll talks to Cameron Hawkins of Dualshockers about Pokemon, Final Fantasy, and the BLM protests. They also get off-topic and talk about Saturday Morning Cartoons, Power Rangers, and Naruto quite a bit.

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

Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Jason_Dar on Twitter

Guest: Cameron Hawkins @TheCinephileGuy on Twitter

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

Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one

0:00 Intro & What We've Been Playing

12:24 In From Japan J-List

14:17 Recommended Content:

Cameron Hawkins - DualShockers:  https://www.dualshockers.com/author/cameron-hawkins/

She Dreams Elsewhere is The First Game That Feels Made Specifically for Me by Cameron Hawkins, Dualshockers: https://www.dualshockers.com/she-dreams-elsewhere-is-the-first-game-that-feels-made-specifically-for-me/

A Lesson in Blackness by Spawn on Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SOlT1x8WXs&feature=youtu.be 

Spawn on Me Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEj8Iu2xrzsMaQfJf-X8pQ

Kinda Funny Podcast Black Lives Matter by Kinda Funny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=occWpS6pLaI&feature=youtu.be

Black Lives Matter, Black Voices Are Important by GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-lives-matter-black-voices-are-important/1100-6477973/

Black Creators To Read, Watch, Follow By GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-creators-to-read-watch-follow/1100-6477974/

Finally, I Can Be Me In Animal Crossing--But I'm Exhausted by Funke Joseph, GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/finally-i-can-be-me-in-animal-crossingbut-im-exhau/1100-6476749/

Black History Month: Where Are Our Black Gaming Journalists? By Jeffrey Rousseau, US Gamer: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/black-history-month-where-are-our-black-gaming-journalists

The Natural: The Trouble Portraying Blackness in Video Games by Evan Narcisse, Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/the-natural-the-trouble-portraying-blackness-in-video-1736504384

5 Movies That Show John Boyega’s Range by Monti Velez, Uppercut Crit: https://uppercutcrit.com/5-movies-that-show-john-boyegas-range/

How Devs are Still Making Big Games During the Pandemic by Wes Fenlen: https://www.pcgamer.com/how-devs-are-still-making-big-games-amidst-an-ongoing-pandemic/

31:25 News

1:41:30 Main Topic:

Using Fictional Media as an Inspirational Boost (but not a primary form of education)

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

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