Y2Gamers

This week, we recount our separate visits to Japan earlier this year to attend 2 incredible events: Nick goes to the Hololive SUPER EXPO 2026 to gush out at his favorite virtual idols and Ming is transported to anime heaven at the Evangelion:30+; anniversary event!

What amazing otaku loot await them? What hijinks does Nick's travel buddies get into? And what legendary celebrities will they meet? Listen to the end and find out!

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This week on Y2Gamers, we travel to the bloody streets of Hong Kong's underworld with action legends Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung in John Woo's epic Hard Boiled - his magnum opus before moving to America!   

And yes, there will be babies! :D

So what are you waiting for? Time to squeeze those triggers and press that 'Play' button!

This week, we fly deep into the Bacterian Empire and face the insane challenge that await us in the original arcade version of Gradius 3! 

For those who grew up playing Gradius 3 on the SNES and have fond memories of it like I did, this certainly AIN'T IT! Prepare to experience some of the most difficult shooting levels ever to reach into your pocket and dissolve quarters by the truckload. 

Will we prevail or will the endless barrage of indestructible bubbles or homing crystals crush us into space dust? Find out in our epic Season 5 Premier of Y2Gamers! 

Time to hit that Start Button! 

Universal Century 0079...

A lone BonusLizard sits down in front of his television and after decades of otaku fandom, finally embarks on a journey to the front lines of the epic One Year War in Mobile Suite Gundam...for the first time ever. 

Join us as we take a closer look at Japan's biggest anime franchises that has endured the test of time for nearly 50 years -- filling our man-child lives with great stories, toys, and games!

So what are you waiting for? Time to press that 'Play' button!

This week on Y2Gamers, we return to the chaos that the Borg is reigning down on the Alpha Quadrant, but more specifically, everyone’s favorite first officer - William T. Riker.

Join us as we recap the action and drama-packed episode of Best of Both Worlds Part 2, revisit some of the Nexf Gen classic games of the time, and share many many laughs at Warp Speed!

So what are you waiting for? Time to hit that Play Button!

Captain's Log: November 19, 2025.

After an extended shore-leave, the Y2Gamers crew has embarked on another fascinating mission: to explore a seminal moment in Star Trek history - the ambitious Best of Both Worlds from the Next Generation! 

Join us on the bridge of the Enterprise as we re-live some of the most challenging moments facing Picard's crew as they confront the Trek universe's most fearsome foe: the BORG Collective! 

Resisting this episode is futile!

This week on Y2Gamers, we take a hit from Shredder's de-mutation ray-gun and crawl back into our shells to play two 90's uber-classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES). 

Being arguable the centerpiece of many of your arcade and living room gaming experiences growing up, we put these two versions head-to-head and see which one gets the Pizza Pie! The results will surprise you!

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Time to get those grease-soakin' napkins ready: it's time for Turtle Power!

For our very last episode of 2024, we are bringing you a very special conversation about the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series...a category-defining show that remains as powerful today as was almost 30 years ago. 

In this very special edition, we discuss how NGE TV has impacted us over the last 3 decades and how our impression of the show, as well as our understanding of its themes continue to transform as we age through life. This analysis is accompanied by discussions of how the masterfully crafted music played a key role in establishing the mood of the show, and share how the show's theme song was so successful, it basically is its own industry! And love it or hate it, we even talk about our love of the 90's ADV Films Dub!

As always, if you enjoy this episode, please do us a favor and hit 'Like' and 'Subscribe' on whatever platform you use to get the podcast. We look forward to bringing you much more exciting content coming up in our 2025 season along with tons more fan service!

Happy New Year, All!

For our very last episode of 2024, we are bringing you a very special conversation about the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series...a category-defining show that remains as powerful today as was almost 30 years ago. 

In this very special edition, we discuss how NGE TV has impacted us over the last 30 decades and how our impression of the show, as well as our understanding of its themes continue to transform as we age through life. This analysis is accompanied by discussions of how the masterfully crafted music played a key role in establishing the mood of the show, and share how the show's theme song was so successful, it basically is its own industry! And love it or hate it, we even talk about our love of the 90's ADV Films Dub!

As always, if you enjoy this episode, please do us a favor and hit 'Like' and 'Subscribe' on whatever platform you use to get the podcast. We look forward to bringing you much more exciting content coming up in our 2025 season along with tons more fan service!

Happy New Year, All!

For our very last episode of 2024, we are bringing you a very special conversation about the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series...a category-defining show that remains as powerful today as was almost 30 years ago. 

In this very special edition, we discuss how NGE TV has impacted us over the last 30 decades and how our impression of the show, as well as our understanding of its themes continue to transform as we age through life. This analysis is accompanied by discussions of how the masterfully crafted music played a key role in establishing the mood of the show, and share how the show's theme song was so successful, it basically is its own industry! And love it or hate it, we even talk about our love of the 90's ADV Films Dub!

As always, if you enjoy this episode, please do us a favor and hit 'Like' and 'Subscribe' on whatever platform you use to get the podcast. We look forward to bringing you much more exciting content coming up in our 2025 season along with tons more fan service!

Happy New Year, All!