On this episode of the Kaiju Popcast, we take a brief step away from the games as Chris Charlton discusses his latest project - a new book detailing the history of professional wrestling at the Tokyo Dome. Afterwards, we discuss the arrests of some fan translators and what impact, if any, that may have on video games trapped in their own country. Games include: World to the West, Steamworld Dig 2, and Monster Hunter World.

 

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On this episode of the Kaiju Popcast we take a look at Microsoft's decision to put all forthcoming first-party games on its Game Pass system on the day they're launched. Could this be a glimpse into how subscription services will work? Also, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed the Wii U's lifetime sales in only a year. Just how far can it go? Games in this episode include Celeste, Monster Hunter World, Final Fantasy XIV, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

 

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We're back from our various winter vacations to bring you the first Kaiju Popcast of the new year. Welcome one and all, as we discuss just what the year has in store for us, whether that be the amazing selection of new games coming out (or will they?) or Nintendo's latest foray into the world of the weird with Nintendo Labo. We'll also be discussing Blaster Master Zero and Gorogoa so be sure to give a listen!

 

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The 2nd episode of a double upload. A nice surprise for the final entry of the year. Marcelo shares his favorite game of the year and we discuss or mini awards for Worst Best Game, Letdown of the Year, Best Moment, Nuts & Bolts Award, Gotta Catch-Em All Award, and finally the Best Buds and Maybe More Award.

 

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We've finally overcome some technical issues to bring you episode 263! Moreover, you're in for a double treat this week as we'll be uploading episode 264 as well. This episode we discuss Chad's picks for the year and go over our mini awards for Best Old Game, Piles Award for Handheld Game That Sucks You In, Best Worst Game, Best Sound, Best Combat, "What the...I Don't Even" Award, and Best Looking Game.

 

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After a quick look at what happened at Geoff Keighley's Game Awards and Sony's Playstation Experience, the Kaiju Crew is back with more GotY discussion, this week featuring Chris' picks. We've also go more of our mini-awards to go around - Best Co-op, Best Gaming Thing (That Isn't a Game), Flat-out Worst Game, and Best New Old Thing. Our games this week are Battle Chef Brigade and  The Mummy Demastered.

 

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Loot boxes, loot boxes, loot boxes. It looks like there may be some legal challenges that slay the dark beast that lurks in so many of our games this year. But we're here to lighten the mood by moving on to our awards for the year. Beginning with Jason's top 3 picks of 2017, we then go over the winners of some of our prestigious titles, including: Best Kids Game, Best Switch Port, Platform Game that Needs to be Shared with the Masses, Best Toilet Game, Rainy Weekender, and Best Game of 2017 You Should Wait to Get in 2018. Enjoy!

 

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The nominees for this year's Video Game Awards have been officially announced and we're here to discuss our personal picks as well as question some of the decisions made. EA's also in even more hot water over loot boxes as public backlash leads to them canceling all transactions in Star Wars Battlefront II. Our games of the week: Kung Fury: Street Rage, Rime, and Skyrim VR.

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On this week's Popcast we talk about an experiment by the Surgeon Simulator devs to decide whether or not to launch a new game. Unfortunately it didn't go quite so well. Also, after just letting go of Visceral, EA has purchased Respawn for a hefty fee, snatching it from the claws of another publisher. Game of the week: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.

 

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Apologies for the audio quality on this one! Chris returns to the Kaiju Popcast to give us a rundown over a flurry of games available for your enjoyment on the Switch, including Super Mario Odyssey, which still has us in its grip. New game this week: Doki Doki Literature Club (warning: full spoilers for this one!)

 

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