7 episodes
Dream Diary Lewis Denby
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- Society & Culture
In 2004, someone releases a weird video game... then disappears. Over the years the game will spawn a passionate fan base, inspire a new genre, and change lives. For more than a decade, fans will search to no avail for its enigmatic creator. Until the start of 2018, when something unexpected happens...
Whether you’re a big indie game fan or barely play games at all; whether you’re looking for podcasts like Serial and S-Town to scratch that itch or are simply interested in the psychology of fandom, Dream Diary presents a fascinating look at a game, a designer, a community, and a unique set of circumstances that has changed lives – for better, and for worse.
New episodes Friday.
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Episode 1
In 2004, someone releases a weird video game about dreams. Over the years, it develops a huge and passionate fanbase. What's the deal with Yume Nikki?
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Episode 2
Yume Nikki was released on a forum in 2004, with barely any fanfare - then its creator disappeared. What happened in the years since?
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Episode 3 (Interlude)
A twist in the tale as Kikiyama shows up after a decade-long absence...
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Episode 4
An update on what we know about Yume Nikki's return. Plus, the investigation takes us to Japan - a country of rich tradition and culture, but whose recent years have been blighted by tragedy. dreamdiarypodcast.com
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Episode 5
More clues arrive about the new Yume Nikki. Meanwhile, Lewis spends time with the community, and tries to find out what makes them tick. dreamdiarypodcast.com
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Episode 6
A new Yume Nikki game has been announced. Lewis gets a reaction from Jon Calvin, speaks to the game's developers, and recalls on old conversation... dreamdiarypodcast.com