Race into spring with this racing game themed episode! I explore pro racing simulator arcade DDR Akiba, where you can experience the closest thing to driving on a real Japanese speedway. If realism isn’t your thing, I also look at a trio of fascinating Nintendo racers. Mario Kart 8’s Booster Course Pass gives new life to the Switch’s best selling game. F-Zero X reminds us of the N64’s impressive hardware. And Stunt Race FX is an odd yet important relic of Nintendo history.

(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(2:28) - Racing Simulation Pro Shop DDR Akiba

Games

(14:50) - Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass

(28:39) - F-Zero X

(39:44) - Stunt Race FX

News

(49:14) - Alien Soldier, Super Fantasy Zone, and Light Crusader on Nintendo Switch Online

(50:39) - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Mythical Pokemon

(52:12) - Kirby 30th Anniversary Concert

(53:05) - Nintendo Switch Online Missions and Rewards

(54:30) - Elden Ring Sales

(57:10) - Yuka Morii Exhibition in Tokyo

(57:54) - Japanese Software and Hardware Sales

(59:51) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (芋 imo)

(1:00:26) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/blacktangent/status/1504469997245980674?s=20&t=iwGjQNpa0Un7TBfCbJwinQ

(1:01:02) - Closing

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