Orange Lounge Radio IIDX

We have a follow-up on dancing at a shrine... Toys R Us is making a comeback, Pokémon’s 30th anniversary collections and scalpers, and SEGA franchises landing on Netflix! Also, Level 5 CEO addresses AI in their presentation, Street Fighter movie bucket shaped like Guile’s flattop, and the Belmont's Curse demo! And this week’s Discussion Topic: Is it too late to stop Geek Consumerism?

Silent Hill comic, Pokémon anime involving the trading card game, and Steam achievements were leaked! Also, LEGO advent calendars, a Universal Japan anime and movie collaboration, Netflix developing a Ravenloft series, and our Discussion Topic: What has brought your inner geekiness full circle?

Xbox Disk to Digital Program, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust hits US theaters, and Konami Metal Gear Cat merch! Also, an Alien prequel and the dangers of AI, and Jim Cummings snubbed at the D23 Class of 2026! And instead of our Discussion Topic, we round-table talk and discuss Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, and their impact on our lives and how we remember them.

The People vs. Gorilla Grodd, Yasuniki shrine bans cosplay, and Terranigma re-release might happen! Also, Golden Axe animated series and Cyberpunk Edgerunners II! This week's Discussion Topic: Self-Care for Geeks!

The Cast of The PITT to Perform STAR TREK live reading; Japanese anime fan arrested after canceling Naruto and One Piece merchandise orders worth $2.7 million; and Kingdom Hearts IV announcement and Anime! Also, Star Wars to cross over with Marvel in a new Five-Issue comic book series, and Japanese man sentenced to Prison for posting full Godzilla spoilers online! This week's Discussion Topic: "Would there be a franchise you want to see updated and re-released?"

D&D X Star Wars Crossover, Akira Toriyama inducted into Eisner Hall of Fame, The Transformers: The Movie End Credits Scene... Also, Samara Weaving reported to play Emma Frost in X-Men, Universal Studios Japan requiring a consent form for adults-only horror attraction, and EA Finalizes acquisition! This week's discussion topic, "Thoughts on using Generative AI on Twitch streams..."

Next female Batman replacement, Tokyo Disney Parks are raising their prices, and SEGA is still good with physical media! Also, three new Magic: The Gathering Mainline sets were unveiled, Jump Magazine issued an apology, and Jennifer English steps away from her current role! This week's Discussion Topic, "What do you look for in Geek Decor?"

Marvel Comics leaves NYC for Burbank, AIC wins its legal battle, and Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises $2.4 million! Also, Crunchyroll angers fans with online store changes, and X-Files Movie Director’s Cut! Honorable Mentions, and this week's Discussion Topic, "Toxic stereotypes in fandom!"

Dbrand issues refunds for the Companion Cube Steam Machine, Kickstarter for Tenchi Galaxy was announced, and a Yoko Shimomura concert to celebrate her career! Japan triples Departure Tax, X-Men ’97 Season 2 Brings In Several Star Trek: TNG Actors, and our Discussion Topic, "How to deal with Fandom Burnout?"

On a special episode of our show, prices are rising on Xbox consoles, Baskin-Robbins, and Animal Crossing crossover, and Jersey Jack Pinball has Sonic! Also, Steam Machine reviews are not hot, Some Retailers won’t sell GTA VI, and new animated DC projects! This week's discussion, "Twenty-four years of OLR", and Honorable Mentions!