Nights On, Lights Off Podcast

wcladley; jayshy
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What happens when two insomniac gamers who cut their teeth in the 90s get together in the middle of the night and talk gaming? Join JayShy of ShinMegamiTalks and Will of Game Escape as they go down the rabbit hole of modern import gaming, talk about their collections, share gaming memories, and give out a few tips on which games will become rare and sought after. The lights may be off, but it’s game on for Jay and Will. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/b7zVmbyEfx

  1. Jun 21

    Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 19 – Is Xbox in Trouble?, $1,000 Import Games, Best Games with 8

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In Episode 19 of Nights On, Lights Off, JayShy and Will dig into the uncertain future of Xbox, answer Apollyon's import gaming challenge, and do another round of We’ve Got Your Number as we rank the best video games with “8” in the title.🎮 In this episode:Is Xbox in trouble? We discuss the latest concerns around Xbox, Game Pass, studio restructuring, hardware strategy, and whether Microsoft still knows what Xbox is supposed to be.What should the next Xbox become? A premium console, a Windows gaming box, a Steam Machine competitor, or something closer to an Xbox “Fire Stick”?Ask NOLO Podcast: Apollyon gives us three import game vouchers — $10, $100, and $1,000 — and we have to choose what we’d buy.Gaming Challenge: We play Aero Dancing 4 / Aero Elite Combat Academy for PS2 and talk arcade flight combat, training sims, Pilotwings comparisons, and why this is exactly the kind of oddball import-adjacent game we love discovering.We’ve Got Your Number – Episode 8: Ranking the best games with “8” in the title.What we’ve been playing: Recent pickups, retro discoveries, import experiences, and a little preparation for the future of Neo Geo AES+.Whether you’re into retro gaming, import collecting, Xbox history, Game Pass, PS2 hidden gems, RPGs, or game collecting culture, this episode has plenty to dig into.Like, comment, and subscribe for more late-night conversations about gaming’s past, present, and uncertain future. 🎙🔥Follow the HostsJayhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRgWillhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQDiscordhttps://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVtSubstackhttps://tsumigeimporters.substack.com#Xbox #GamePass #ImportGaming #RetroGaming #GameCollecting #PS2 #FinalFantasyVIII #DragonQuestVIII #MarioKart8 #NeoGeo #VideoGamePodcast #NightsOnLightsOff

  2. May 31

    Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 18 – Gen Z Gaming Trends, Games That Deserve Remasters, AES+ Wishlist, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Challenge

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In Episode 18, JayShy and Will answer listener questions, explore some of gaming’s most memorable environments, debate which classics deserve modern remasters, and build the ultimate wishlist for the next wave of NEO GEO AES+ releases. 🎮 In this episode: Friend of the show Apollyon asks:-What are our favorite uncommon video game environments?-What games that have never been remastered should final be remastered? -What games should be in wave 2 for the AES+ -The search continues as we rank the best video games with "7" in the title. -Our thoughts on Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, its fighting mechanics, story content, and whether it deserves more attention from Persona fans. -Recent pickups, hidden gems, and the games currently occupying our time. Like, comment, and subscribe for more late-night conversations about gaming's past, present, and future. 🎙🔥 Jay https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRg Will https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQ Discord https://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVt Substack https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com #RetroGaming #EarthBound #PanzerDragoonSaga #Persona4ArenaUltimax #NeoGeo #SNK #GameCollecting #VideoGamePodcast #GamePreservation #NightsOnLightsOff

  3. Apr 27

    Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 17 – Is Gaming Becoming a Luxury? NEO GEO Returns,& Chou Aniki Challenge

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In Episode 17, JayShy and Will tackle one of the biggest questions facing the hobby in 2026: How awesome with new Neo Geo AES+ be? And is gaming becoming a luxury?From the return of one of the most iconic (and expensive) retro systems to the rising cost of collecting, this episode dives into a lot of detail on the gaming landscape in 2026🎮 In this episode:NEO GEO AES re-release – what it means for collectors and retro enthusiastsThe rising cost of gaming in 2026 – are games, imports, and hardware pricing people out?We’ve Got Your Number – Episode 6 – ranking the best games with “6” in the titleGaming Challenge: tackling the wild and unforgettable Chou Aniki CollectionWhether you’re into retro collecting, import gaming, or the economics of the hobby, this episode explores where gaming is headed—and who might be left behind.Jay – https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRgWill – https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQDiscord – https://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVtSubstack – https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com#NeoGeo #RetroGaming #GameCollecting #GamingCosts #ImportGaming #ChouAniki #VideoGamePodcast #PhysicalMedia #NightsOnLightsOff

  4. Mar 16

    Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 16 – Spring Gaming Traditions, Pickups, Replay Guilt & the Best Games with “5” in the Title

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In Episode 16 – The Leap Towards Spring, JayShy and Will welcome the changing season with a conversation about gaming habits, collecting pressures, and the strange emotions that come with revisiting old favorites. From springtime gaming traditions to the realities of import tariffs, this episode blends nostalgia, industry realities, and collector psychology. 🎮 In this episode: • Springtime gaming traditions – the games and rituals that signal the start of a new season• Shy’s confrontation with tariffs – how import costs are changing the hobby• Games we’ve been playing lately – impressions, discoveries, and recent sessions• The guilt of replaying games – why collectors sometimes feel pressure to always play something new• We’ve Got Your Number – Episode 5 – ranking the best video games with “5” in the title If you’re into retro gaming, import collecting, and thoughtful conversations about the hobby, this episode dives into the rhythms of gaming life as the year moves forward. Like, comment, and subscribe for more late-night discussions about gaming’s past, present, and future. 🎙🔥 Follow the Hosts: Jayhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRg Willhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQ Discordhttps://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVt Substackhttps://tsumigeimporters.substack.com

  5. Jan 27

    Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 15 – Import Gaming in 2026, Pickups, Best Games with 4 in the Title

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In this first episode of 2026, JayShy and Will kick off the next chapter of Nights On, Lights Off by looking ahead—at the games they’re playing now and the imports they’re excited about. NOTE: We experienced internet connectivity issues during the first 14 minutes of the show. Audio normalizes around the 15 minute mark. 🎮 In this episode: Games we’ve been playing: Import games we’re looking forward to in 2026 – and what recent import experiences say about the hobby’s future Import gaming in the age of tariffs – what’s still worth buying and what’s changed The big question: If you moved to another country, which games would you take with you—and why? We’ve Got Your Number – Episode 4 – ranking the best games with “4” in the title Like, comment, and subscribe for more late-night conversations about gaming’s past, present, and future. 🎙🔥 Jay – https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRgWill – https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQDiscord – https://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVtSubstack – https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com #ImportGaming #GameCollecting #RetroGaming #Podcast #NintendoSwitch #PhysicalMedia #NightsOnLightsOff

  6. 12/23/2025

    Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 14 – Classic Holiday Games, Analogue 3D, and the Future of Collecting

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In this month's episode, JayShy and Will slow things down , answer some listener questions, discuss the biggest holiday game releases, and share their thoughts on the future of collecting.🎮 In this episode:The best holiday game releases of all time – the titles that defined Christmas mornings and winter breaksAsk NOLO Podcast Listener Questions:Game features we’ve never actually usedWhat will happen to game prices over the next 5–10 years?Our honest thoughts on game preservationThe big existential question: Did we waste our lives collecting games?Analogue 3D impressions –first impressions and analysisGames we’ve been playing lately – recent picks, impressions, and what’s holding our attentionLike, comment, and subscribe for more late-night conversations about gaming’s past, present, and future. 🎙🔥Follow the Hosts:Jay – https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRgWill – https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQDiscord – https://discord.gg/wdBbC2rRkvSubstack – https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com#GameCollecting #GamePreservation #HolidayGaming #RetroGaming #Analogue3D #PhysicalMedia #VideoGames #Podcast #NightsOnLightsOff #importgaming

  7. 11/21/2025

    Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 13 – Thanksgiving Gaming Memories, Switch Cart Update, Steam Machine!

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 Join JayShy of ShinMegamiTalks and Will of Game Escape for a Thanksgiving-themed episode of Nights On, Lights Off, packed with nostalgia, hardware reflections, and some tough collecting questions.🎮 In this episode: Thanksgiving gaming memories – rituals and memories from the Thanksgivings past. Recent imports & what we’ve been playing – new pickups, hidden gems, and first impressions. Dying Switch cart follow-up – results from our testing ritual and what we’ve learned about cartridge longevity. Five years of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S – how the current generation stacks up, what’s aged well, and what still hasn’t delivered. Valve’s hardware reveal – Steam Machine, Steam Deck, Steam Frame and where the company got it right (and wrong). Ask NOLO Podcast: If you owned a hard-to-find game missing its manual, how much would you pay to make it complete—and which game would be worth it? Whether you’re into retro collecting, modern imports, or gaming history, this feast of an episode has something for everyone. Grab a plate and tune in! Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into gaming’s past, present, and future. 🎙🔥Follow the Hosts: Jay – https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRg Will – https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQ Discord – https://discord.gg/A3BJmbzRPUSubstack https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com

  8. 10/27/2025

    Nights On, Lights Off Ep. 12 – Are Switch & 3DS Games Dying? Tariffs Update, PS2 Gen Z Boom

    The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In this special episode of Nights On, Lights Off, JayShy and Will are joined by friend of the show Apollyon (Kyle) for a deep conversation on Switch collecting, import economics, and the shifting future of collecting.🎮 In this episode: -Apollyon’s collecting backstory – his origins, preferences, and how he approaches imports today -Are Switch & 3DS physical games time-limited? The real concerns around flash memory lifespan -Tariffs & importing in 2025 – how bad has it actually gotten, and what’s STILL worth importing? -Why Metroid Prime 4 hype feels strangely muted – is the mainstream just over it already? -Gen Z is collecting PS2 now – the retro cycle has officially shifted again If you're into import gaming and collecting, this episode is MUST LISTEN material. Like, comment, and subscribe for more late-night deep dives into gaming’s past, present, and uncertain future. 🎙🔥Follow the Hosts: Jay: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRg Will: https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQ Discord: https://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVt Substack: https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com #ImportGaming #GamePreservation #NintendoSwitch #Tariffs #MetroidPrime4 #RetroGaming #PS2 #Podcast #GameCollecting

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What happens when two insomniac gamers who cut their teeth in the 90s get together in the middle of the night and talk gaming? Join JayShy of ShinMegamiTalks and Will of Game Escape as they go down the rabbit hole of modern import gaming, talk about their collections, share gaming memories, and give out a few tips on which games will become rare and sought after. The lights may be off, but it’s game on for Jay and Will. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/b7zVmbyEfx

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