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