67 épisodes
Tokyo Game Life Tokyo Game Life
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Tokyo based video game podcast focusing on Nintendo and gaming culture in Japan's capital.
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Wizardry with Robert Woodhead and Justin Bailey, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, The Real Pallet Town
Wizardry co-creator Robert Woodhead and Digital Eclipse’s Justin Bailey join the pod to talk about Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, the new remaster of the iconic 1981 dungeon crawler. We explore that game’s incredible legacy, how Digital Eclipse is bringing it to modern audiences, and it’s important impact on the Japanese gaming scene. I also take a look at the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remake on Switch! Plus, I take you to the real life Pallet Town right here in Tokyo!
Check out Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord here: https://www.digitaleclipse.com/games/wizardry
(0:00) - Intro
Games
(1:16) - Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord w/ Robert Woodhead and Justin Bailey
(29:57) - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (Switch)
Feature
(39:47) - The Real Pallet Town
News
(49:29) - Lego Zelda
(50:28) - Eevee afternoon tea
(51:07) - Dragon Quest HD2D
(52:52) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Nintendo 64 in Japan with Danny Bivens, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later, Animal Well
Danny Bivens from The Famicast returns to chat about the Nintendo 64 in Japan! We unravel the Japanese side of Nintendo’s first 3D console, highlight our favorite Japan-only games, chronicle the 64DD, and of course tell you the greatest N64 color you may have missed! Plus we venture back to Hyrule to chat about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s one year anniversary. I also look at the indie hit Animal Well and dig into some of the biggest Nintendo news of the decade!
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The Famicast: https://www.thefamicast.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannybiv
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(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(1:06) - Nintendo 64 in Japan w/ Danny Bivens
Games
(31:30) - Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later
(57:49) - Animal Well
News
(1:04:00) - Nintendo Switch successor, financial news
(1:10:23) - Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
(1:11:14) - More Zelda merch
(1:12:13) - New Game Boy NSO titles
(1:13:02) - Nintendo ending X/Twitter integration
(1:13:57) - Dragon Quest x Graniph
(1:14:15) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie, Endless Ocean Luminous
Alola Pixie returns to chat about Poké Lids, unique Pokemon themed utility lids all over Japan! We chat about how these lids are promoting local culture, give our recommendations on which ones to check out, and debate whether or not you should take a week-long trip to find Mew. In the games section, I dive into Endless Ocean Luminous! Plus, a bit of news including a surprising upcoming Nintendo game!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alola.pixie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/toxapixie
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:51) - Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie
Games
(22:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous
News
(31:36) - New Tears of the Kingdom merch in Japan
(32:40) - New N64 NSO titles
(33:37) - Nintendo World Championships returning?
(34:45) - Tokyo updates
(35:26) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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WonderSwan with Kelsey Lewin, Wrecking Crew '98, The Exit 8
Kelsey Lewin joins the pod to chat about WonderSwan turning 25 years old! We examine the unique legacy of the handheld, recommend what games to put on your radar, and chronicle the saga of getting a pregnancy peripheral. In the games, I look at the first western release ever of Wrecking Crew ‘98 and the Japanese indie horror hit The Exit 8!
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelslewin
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kelslewin.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentikels
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:51) - WonderSwan w/ Kelsey Lewin
Games
(35:10) - Wrecking Crew ‘98
(41:56) - The Exit 8
News
(46:56) - New NSO games, Indie World
(48:16) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Pokemon Colors with Gamer Travels Japan, KASHIDO, Princess Peach Showtime Final Thoughts
Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan joins the podcast to chat about the interactive augmented reality exhibit Pokemon Colors! Bicycling to chase Charizard, shaking trees to lure Snorlax… we give you the details on everything to do and see at this unique event! In the games section, I bite into the wagashi themed board game KASHIDO and give the final verdict on Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Gamer Travels Japan: https://www.instagram.com/gamertravelsjapan/
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:58) - Pokemon Colors w/ Gamer Travels Japan
Games
(19:12) - KASHIDO
(26:35) - Princess Peach: Showtime final thoughts
News
(31:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous info
(33:22) - Donkey Kong test rides at Universal Studios Japan
(34:19) - New merch for Earthbound, Zelda, Kirby, and Pikmin
(35:55) - F-Zero Maximum Velocity now on NSO
(36:28) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Akira Toriyama Games with Still Loading Podcast, Princess Peach Showtime, Side Order Final Thoughts
Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns as we explore Akira Toriyama’s incredible legacy in gaming. From Dragon Quest to Chrono Trigger to Tobal, we delve into his one-of-a-kind art and amazing contribution to video games. In the games section, I give early impressions on Princess Peach Showtime and post-game thoughts on Splatoon 3 Side Order!
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Still Loading Podcast: https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StillLoadingPod
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@stillloadingpod
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:55) - Akira Toriyama and Gaming w/ Still Loading Podcast
Games
(40:53) - Princess Peach Showtime!
(48:02) - Splatoon 3 Side Order final thoughts
News
(54:25) - Mario Day 2024, new Mario merch
(57:02) - Animal Crossing Ichiban Kuji
(57:34) - Unicorn Overlord stock issues in Japan
(58:14) - Arika and SNK collab
(59:16) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com