Game preservationist RockmanCosmo joins the pod to chat about the Rockman Feature Phone Preservation Project. We chat about the history of Japan’s unique feature phone gaming era, why some games from big franchises like Mega Man can be lost forever, and what people are doing to preserve these titles for future generations. And get ready to dye your hair two colors as I share thoughts on Fire Emblem Engage, plus the news including my visit to indie games event Tokyo Game Dungeon!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:15) - Rockman Feature Phone Preservation Project w/ RockmanCosmo

Games

(30:22) - Fire Emblem Engage

News

(44:35) - Tokyo Game Dungeon 2023

(47:22) - Dokapon Kingdom Connect

(48:12) - Yggdra Union coming to Steam and the west

(49:00) - Baten Kaitos remake rumor

(50:15) - Surugaya Akiba’s huge stock of new Nintendo games

(51:06) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (グラボ gurabo)

(51:36) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/tyomateee/status/1617122804557844482

(51:59) - Closing

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Tokyo resident and YouTuber Kid Shoryuken joins me to chat about Japanese arcades. What are the best arcades in Tokyo? What are some underrated games? How can they adjust to the changing market? We get into all that and more. In the games, I chat about the amazing Pikmin 3 Deluxe and return yet again to Tactics Ogre Reborn. Plus quick thoughts on two fun exhibits in Tokyo: Mother Museum and Mika Pikazo’s Revenge Pop!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:13) - Japanese Arcades w/ Kid Shoryuken

Games

(25:32) - Pikmin 3 Deluxe

(38:32) - Tactics Ogre Reborn mid-game thoughts

News

(43:48) - Mother Museum and Mika Pikazo’s Revenge Pop exhibits

(45:49) - Two indie game events coming to Tokyo this spring

(47:02) - Pocket Card Jockey Ride On coming to Apple Arcade

(48:47) - Playstation’s new Project Leonardo controller

(49:41) - Splatoon themed instax Mini Printer

(50:18) - Yusuke Kozaki’s Pokemon designs

(51:00) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (初動系 shodoukei)

(51:31) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/GameSurugaya/status/1612671350610743297

(52:10) - Closing

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Josh from the Still Loading Podcast joins me to chat about Game of the Year 2022. What game(s) will take the top prize? We rave about our favorite games of the year, both new and retro titles! In the feature, I flip through the Perfect Catalogue series of gaming encyclopedias. Plus, news about Slowpoke parks and what plushie you need to buy next.

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:33) - Game of the Year 2022 w/ Still Loading Podcast

Feature

(1:27:00) - Perfect Catalogue gaming encyclopedias

News

(1:35:50) - Super Potato Taisho store closing in Osaka

(1:36:40) - Slowpoke park in Kawaga prefecture

(1:37:23) - Gen V Pokemon Fit / Sitting Cuties plushies

(1:38:41) - Masahiro Sakurai in semi-retirement

(1:39:49) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (落ちゲーム ochi gemu)

(1:40:14) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/_Bprod/status/1604812949847056384

(1:40:40) - Closing

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Localization director Jennifer O’Donnell joins me to chat about game localization, the process of bringing a game from one region to another. What makes a great localization? What other skills do you need besides translation? We take a deep dive into this important industry. I also chat about a trio of big new updates: Splatoon 3’s Chill Season, Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports, and Mario Kart 8’s newest tracks!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:05) - Game localization w/ Jennifer O’Donnell

Games

(21:10) - Splatoon 3’s Chill Season

(27:25) - Golf in Nintendo Switch Sports

(29:29) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3

News

(31:36) - The Game Awards 2022

(37:15) - Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters coming to Switch

(37:56) - Mario Strikers Battle League’s final update

(38:45) - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection gets a date

(39:38) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (紙装甲 kami soukou)

(40:03) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/mariosfun1/status/1601540913406574592

(40:35) - Closing

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Pokemon card expert Graceon joins me again on the podcast to chat about the myriad of Pokemon shops in Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City. Whether it be the games, cards, Go, or just snacks, it has something for everyone! I also share my final thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, plus reactions to the latest happenings in Japan.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:17) - Pokemon shops in Sunshine City w/ Graceon

Games

(25:00) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet final thoughts

News

(41:22) - The Super Mario Bros Movie Direct

(45:54) - Nintendo Arcade Archives games on sale

(48:29) - Tetris: The Grandmaster available on Switch

(49:24) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope releases in Japan

(50:25) - December game merch rundown

(51:41) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (ガー不 gaafu)

(52:10) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/osu_pokemon/status/1596518313953492992

(52:36) - Closing

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Chris from KaniPro Games joins me to chat about Digital Games Expo 2022, one of the biggest indie gaming events in Japan. We talk about what it’s like to be both a visitor and an exhibitor, the culture of indie games in Japan, and our favorite titles we played. I also share early thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet / Violet and Tactics Ogre Reborn. Plus, news about what new Nintendo merch you should buy!

Wishlist Violet Wisteria from KaniPro Games on Steam:

Violet Wisteria on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2018610/Violet_Wisteria/

KaniPro Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaniProGames

(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:19) - Digital Games Expo 2022 w/ KaniPro Games

Games

(22:44) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

(33:47) - Tactics Ogre Reborn

News

(41:01) - Indie World November 2022

(42:36) - Nintendo Q3 report

(45:39) - New Nintendo merch in Japan

(47:03) - Mother Museum, new Earthbound exhibit in Tokyo

(47:47) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (バッタ batta)

(48:11) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/sirubiacos/status/1592417760935833600

(48:52) - Closing

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The Daily Status of Bayonetta 3 joins me to chat about, of course, Bayonetta 3! We dive into Platinum Games’ newest action title after a very long wait. Plus, I chat about the city pop-infused Bonito Days, and the addictive Marvel Snap. This week’s feature is about Surugaya, which is among the best used games shops in Japan. Get ready for some Sega Pico talk!

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The Daily Status of Bayonetta 3: https://twitter.com/DailyBayonetta

(0:00) - Intro

Games

(1:25) - Bayonetta 3 with The Daily Status of Bayonetta 3

(20:10) - Bonito Days

(26:28) - Marvel Snap

Feature

(35:45) - Surugaya used goods shop

News

(48:14) - Japanese sales data

(50:27) - Pokemon TCG: VStar Universe

(51:02) - Shinonome, Edo-period roguelike

(51:39) - The Callisto Protocol canceled in Japan

(52:29) - Front Mission 1st Remake coming November 30th

(53:19) - Rieko Kodama passes away

(53:57) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (小足/小パン koashi/kopan)

(54:35) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/ezume_90/status/1583857936170127361

(55:02) - Closing

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Kansai resident KyotoGamer joins me to chat about Super Nintendo World, the Mario theme park attraction at Universal Studios Japan! We talk about how Nintendo turned a theme park into a real life video game, what to eat, and tips for your visit. In the games, I discuss the Japan only Custom Robo V2 and close the book on Tunic. Plus Pokemon news, more Japanese games come to the west for the first time, and mascot basketball!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:20) - Super Nintendo World w/ KyotoGamer

Games

(33:06) - Custom Robo V2

(41:10) - Tunic final thoughts

News

(47:15) - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

(49:11) - Splatoon X Pokemon Splatfest

(50:37) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet news, Pokemon TCG price increase

(53:25) - Sonic Frontiers collab, Sonic vs. Pac-Man basketball event

(54:43) - Tokidensho Angel Eyes now available

(55:23) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (死体蹴り shitai keri)

(55:47) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/pokeyugami/status/1579405543864930304

(56:17) - Closing

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NintendoLife contributor Andrew J. Rue joins me to chat about the Kirby Cafe, the official restaurant for the pink puff located in Tokyo! We discuss the menu, Whispy Woods’ fashion sense, and what you need to do before you visit. I also look at the Zelda-inspired Tunic, and rave about Splatoon 3’s first exciting month. And we can’t forget Wiglett!

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Andrew’s NintendoLife article on the Kirby Cafe: https://www.nintendolife.com/features/kirby-cafe-tokyo-we-go-full-mouthful-mode-beneath-the-worlds-tallest-tower

(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:14) - Kirby Cafe w/ Andrew J. Rue

Games

(23:55) - Tunic

(32:20) - Splatoon 3 one month later

News

(48:07) - Wiglett

(49:40) - Wild Hearts

(50:57) - Pino X Puyo Puyo

(51:45) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (連打 renda)

(52:13) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/Qpe_xis/status/1574890295237672960

(52:36) - Closing

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The biggest Japanese gaming event of the year is here: Tokyo Game Show! PlayStation Universe senior editor Ernest Lin joins me to talk about this year’s TGS. We look at huge upcoming titles like Sonic Frontiers and Resident Evil Village VR, discuss how to properly line up, and the best free tote bags. Plus, I look at retro 3D platformer Frogun and the recent remake of Panzer Dragoon. And I go deep into this month’s Nintendo Direct and State of Play!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(1:20) - Tokyo Game Show 2022 w/ Ernest Lin

Games

(43:19) - Frogun

(51:00) - Panzer Dragoon Remake

News

(59:36) - Nintendo Direct September 2022

(1:14:59) - State of Play September 2022

(1:16:40) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (非対称型ゲーム hitaishogata gemu)

(1:17:12 ) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/ktwfc/status/1569703700058324992

(1:17:35) - Closing

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