Best Aidan Moher Podcasts (2025)

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Nintendo Power 88 - Super Mario 64 [S1E8] 1:15:53

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ISSUE LINK: Nintendo Power 88, September 1996 Gamemaster Classified book KS page "Fun" & Games Podcast home The episode so many of you have been waiting for: Our first look at Nintendo Power! And boy, is it ever a big one--the debut of Super Mario 64, the game that would define the Nintendo 64, and the company itself, for the entire console generat…

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Mastering Mario Kart with Vantox, More Switch 2 Launch Games 50:55

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Pro Mario Kart player Vantox joins as we chat about the competitive scene and mastering Mario Kart! How can you go from 24th place all the way to the top? Plus I share more details on the Switch 2 launch games I’ve been playing, and share my demo impressions on Donkey Kong Bananza! Follow our guest! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vantox_ Twitter: ht…

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ULTRA Review Crew Bonus UNLOCKED - Mollie Patterson of EGM & GameFan [S1B2] 1:31:02

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Mollie Patterson's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mollipen.bsky.social Mollie Patterson's homepage: https://mollielpatterson.com/ The EGM Compendium Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/egmbook/egmcompendium UNLOCKED AND FREE FOR ALL LISTENERS: A FunFactor ULTRA Review Crew bonus episode!! We talk with the great Mollie L. Patterson …

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Intelligent Gamer 2 - Jumping Flash! 2 [S1E7] 1:28:43

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ISSUE LINK: Intelligent Gamer No. 2, July 1996 A true trailblazer of a magazine, which Ty mistook at the time for a craven NEXT Generation ripoff. Instead, Ziff-Davis bought what might have been the world's first fully digital online games magazine and soon put its precocious editor at the head of a real, monthly, big-boy print equivalent. Besides …

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Switch 2 Launch in Japan with Dale Clayton, Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour 1:35:43

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YouTuber Dale Clayton is back as we delve into the Switch 2 launch in Japan! We chronicle our journey to getting one in Japan and chat about the hardware’s record-breaking launch in the country! Plus we look at Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and a smattering of other games we’re playing on Nintendo’s newest console! Follow our guest! YouTube: http…

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ULTRA Review Crew bonus TEASER - Demo Discs with Sean Seanson & EposVox [S1B3] 10:56

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Please enjoy this sample of a FunFactor ULTRA Review Crew bonus episode bursting with international flavor! With EposVox and Sean Seanson joining Aidan and Ty, we bridged three countries and seven time zones to go deep on our love of demo discs--the best (and sometimes only) way to taste the breadth of some old consoles' libraries and indie scenes.…

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GameFan Volume 4, Issue 5 - Lufia II [S1E6] 1:31:36

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TODAY'S ISSUE: GameFan Volume 4, Issue 5 - May 1996 This one's special -- we recorded it right before the Mollie Patterson bonus episode (which you should join the FunFactor ULTRA Review Crew to hear!), wherein she gave the amazing backstory behind some of the unique production and culture wrinkles that were evident in the final product of this uni…

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Electro-Mechanical Games with Caitlyn Pascal, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 57:13

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Game preservationist Caitlyn Pascal joins to chat about electro-mechanical games, the machines that dominated Japanese arcades before video games! We explore the fascinating history on how some of the biggest arcade titans got their start making these one-of-a-kind devices that showcased amazing technology, and talk about Caitlyn’s effort to preser…

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NEXT Generation 5 - Kirby's Dream Course [S1E5] 1:38:52

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TODAY'S ISSUE: NEXT Generation Issue No. 5, May 1995 Whew, this one's a doozy. Not just diving into one of Ty's favorite magazines for the very first time, but the very first issue he ever picked up: A massive roundup of all the news and rumors ever about Nintendo's Ultra 64 project. Ty and Aidan also dig into console launches successful and -un, t…

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Nintendo Switch Retrospective with Dale Clayton, EDITMODE: Nintendo Apparel 1:44:26

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YouTuber Dale Clayton is back as we dive into a Nintendo Switch retrospective! We go year by year exploring the highs, lows, and weirds of Nintendo’s greatest console. In the feature section, I talk about one of Nintendo’s best merch partners, EDITMODE! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpg Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/d…

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ULTRA Review Crew bonus TEASER - Mollie Patterson of EGM & GameFan [S1B2] 23:29

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Mollie Patterson's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mollipen.bsky.social Mollie Patterson's homepage: https://mollielpatterson.com/ The EGM Compendium Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/egmbook/egmcompendium FunFactor ULTRA subscribers are getting our full 91-minute interview with the great Mollie L. Patterson of EGM and GameFan fam…

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EGM 74 - DOOM [S1E4] 58:20

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TODAY'S ISSUE: EGM No. 74 - September 1995 Ty and Aidan dive into the super-edgy EGM ads, before flipping through one of the most fearless, innovative outlets of a fearless, innovative era. Then they dig into the four-way capsule review of the Super Nintendo port of DOOM, highlighting the strengths and faults of both the EGM review system and the g…

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Retro Game Shopping in Tokyo with 4amLaundry, Heian City Story 51:34

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YouTuber 4amLaundry joins as we chat about retro game shopping in Tokyo! We recommend our favorite shops, games, and analyze the state of retro game hunting in Japan! And I take a look at Kairosoft’s Heian City Story! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4amLaundry Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/4amlaundry (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55…

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GamePro 77 - White Men Can't Jump [S1E3] 44:27

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TODAY'S ISSUE: GamePro No. 77, December 1995 (Internet Archive) Ty and Aidan are two short white guys who don't play basketball--but do love sports, and sports video games. We've had quite few pleas from listeners to break down a good review of a bad game, and GamePro 77 has the goods. Of course, there are plenty of other things to talk about in th…

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Moai in Japanese Games with Matt Sephton, Uncharted Waters: New Horizons 44:19

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What’s up with moai in video games? You’re gonna find out as game developer and creator of moai.games joins as we chat about moai in Japanese games! We explore Japan’s fascination with these mysterious statues, why Konami loves them so much, and reveal our favorite moai! Plus I take a look at Koei’s ambitious strategy game Uncharted Waters: New Hor…

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ULTRA Review Crew bonus TEASER - Mike Drucker interview [S1B1] 13:59

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Mike Drucker's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mikedrucker.bsky.social Here's a teaser of the very first FunFactor ULTRA bonus episode! It's our exclusive interview with Mike Drucker--the author of "Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games." We talk about the book, Mike's life as a gamer and writer for some of the most prestigious shows …

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Game Players 75 - Chrono Trigger [S1E2] 1:28:47

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TODAY'S ISSUE: Game Players No. 75, September 1995 (Internet Archive) Ty and Aidan basically became friends over their shared love of Chrono Trigger, and everything it stood for as an artistic achievement in video games. Game Players was also their mutual favorite magazine--so Game Players No. 75, and its dual-writer review of Chrono Trigger, natur…

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Promise Mascot Agency with Oli Clarke Smith, Nintendo Osaka, Switch 2 Direct Analysis 1:09:29

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Japanese mascots, yakuza, kei trucks, and more can be found as you explore the Japanese countryside in Promise Mascot Agency from Kaizen Game Works! Game director Oli Clarke Smith joins to talk about how this unique amalgamation of ideas came together to make the game, working with legendary game dev Ikumi Nakamura, assembling an all-star voice cas…

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PSM No. 1 - Final Fantasy VII [S1E1] 1:17:54

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TODAY'S ISSUE: PSM No. 1, September 1997 (Internet Archive) The very first issue of PlayStation Magazine went big on "independent" 'tude, and on Final Fantasy VII--including cover art, a massive walkthrough, and a five-star review of the game that would redefine a series, a genre, and arguably the top console of the 32-bit generation. Ty and Aidan …

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Square Enix Garden with Genki, Donkey Kong 94 39:07

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Tokyo resident and returning guest Genki is back as we explore Square Enix’s new store in Shibuya, Square Enix Garden! How many plushies are there? Which music box is the best? Should there be a Heartless statue? What’s up with the Square Enix Cafe? We answer all these questions and more! Plus I do a backflip and rave about Donkey Kong 94, now on N…

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Introducing: FunFactor! [episode zero] 8:23

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Professional authors, journalists, gamers, and critics Ty Schalter and Aidan Moher introduce FunFactor: an insightful and incisive look back at the retro video game magazines that inspired them to do what they do. In this trailer they play highlights from the first few episodes, discuss the passions that drove them to read about games as well as pl…

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Suikoden I & II HD Remaster with Aidan Moher, Return to Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan 1:13:27

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Suikoden is back, and author Aidan Moher is here to dig into Suikoden I & II HD Remaster from Konami! We explore Suikoden’s impact on the JRPG landscape, if this new version delivers, and reveal some shocking Super Bomberman R2 lore. And I give all the details on my latest trip to Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan! Follow our guest! Bl…

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Retro Japanese Games Finally in English with Game Vecanti, Shogun Showdown 36:24

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Brad from Game Vecanti joins to chat about retro Japanese games that finally got an English localization! From Princess Maker to Trails to Mr. Driller, we explore over a hundred Japanese classics that you can finally play in English! Plus I rave about the samurai roguelite Shogun Showdown and share the deets on Nintendo’s latest hanafuda merch! Fol…

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Video Game Consoles You've Never Heard Of with Lewis Packwood, Vividlope 45:29

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Author Lewis Packwood returns to chat about video game consoles you’ve never heard of, all which are housed in his amazing book Curious Video Game Machines! Consoles for girls, barcode gaming, machines you strap to your body… we dive into the wonderfully weird world of obscure consoles and how some of them had a major impact on Nintendo! Plus I tak…

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Moon: Remix RPG Adventure with Joshua Goldie, Switch 2 Reveal, Earthbound in Shinjuku 1:55:03

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Source Gaming’s Joshua Goldie returns as we dive into 1997’s cult classic Moon: Remix RPG Adventure! We dive into everything weird and wonderful about this anti-RPG and how it influenced so many developers. Plus, we take a peek at the next generation as we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal! And I take you inside a very busy Earthbound pop up sho…

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Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan with Daan Koopman, Dragon Quest III HD2D Final Thoughts 40:49

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Daan Koopman aka NintenDaan joins the podcast to share about his journey into the jungles of Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan! We explore every inch of the park, from the innovative minecart ride to the hot dog stand to Funky’s merch shop! Plus, I share my final thoughts on Dragon Quest III HD2D! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsk…

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Nintendo in 2025 Predictions with Dale Clayton, Super Mario Marunouchi Bright Holiday 1:03:26

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Dinosaur Kirby, roguelite Star Fox, and new princesses? YouTube Dale Clayton returns as we share our predictions for Nintendo in 2025! How will Switch 2 amaze and baffle us? What’s Nintendo cooking up for the next Mario movie? Will we be able to actually buy a Switch 2 in Japan? We share our 100% accurate guesses! In the feature, I take you to the …

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Game of the Year 2024 with Still Loading Podcast, More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets 1:38:13

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2024 is coming to a close, so what better time to chat about the best games that came out this year! And the best games that didn’t come out this year! And just games in general! Podcaster Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns as we chat about our favorite games in 2024. New games, old games, DLC, we create a one of a kind list about what ble…

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Dragon Quest III HD2D with ChristophRPG, The History of Dragon Quest III's Launch in Japan 45:26

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One of the biggest games in Japanese history is back: Dragon Quest III! JRPG superfan ChristophRPG joins as we chat about the newest HD2D version and how the original game’s stellar game design still shines in 2024. Plus I take you back in time to give you all the details of Dragon Quest III’s original launch in Japan! How many kids were arrested f…

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Pokemon x Kogei with Dale Clayton, Mario & Luigi Brothership 1:02:50

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Pokemon + Japanese art = one amazing exhibit! Returning guest Dale Clayton joins as we rave about the fantastic Pokemon x Kogei art exhibit happening right now in Tokyo featuring incredible Pokemon themed pieces from Japan’s best craftsmen. We also island hop to give some detailed thoughts on Mario & Luigi Brothership! Plus, some big news including…

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Metal Slader Glory with Lewis Packwood, Gaming in Tachikawa 49:58

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Is Metal Slader Glory the most important game ever? Maybe! Author Lewis Packwood joins as we unravel the incredible history of HAL Laboratory’s Famicom adventure game, Metal Slader Glory. Perhaps the most ambitious Famicom title, its tumultuous development may have led to the creation of the Nintendo we know today! Plus, I take you to beautiful Tac…

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Starfy Series with The RPG Monger, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Final Thoughts 37:03

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Starfish or star? Who knows! YouTuber The RPG Mongers joins as we chat about the Starfy series, one of Nintendo’s most underrated platformers! Mostly a Japan only franchise, it’s recently gained new popularity thanks to a worldwide NSO release. We explore its tumultuous development origins, dive into how it’s unique from other platformers, and try …

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Nintendo Museum with KyotoGamer, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astro Bot 1:31:32

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Nintendo Museum has opened its doors, and returning guest KyotoGamer is here to tell us all about it! We get into every single detail from getting tickets, to umbrella holders, to burger toppings, to prototype controllers, to box quality, to how you should spend your coins… literally EVERYTHING about the Nintendo Museum is covered in-depth! In the …

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Red Earth with D.J. Tatsujin, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, Hakkeijima Sea Paradise x Animal Crossing 52:43

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DJ Tatsujin of Gemubaka joins as we venture to the strange and wonderful world of Red Earth! Why did Capcom make a fantasy boss rush fighting game right before Street Fighter III? How do you actually get good? Who should be in Monster Hunter? We get into everything about one of Capcom’s most obscure fighters. And I take a look at the newly released…

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Famicom Detective Club Series with Zalman, Tears of the Kingdom Master Works 50:15

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Nintendo superfan Zalman joins as we unravel the mysteries of the Famicom Detective Club series! What was once a niche Japan only franchise now as a worldwide release with Emio - The Smiling Man! We explore Yoshio Sakamoto’s fascination with the series, why adventure games are so appealing to Nintendo, and Ayumi Tachibana’s Smash moveset. In the ga…

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The Secret of Earthbound with Lone, Dicefolk 36:35

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Game translator Lone joins the podcast to chat about The Secret of Mother 2 / Earthbound exhibit happening right now in Tokyo! We chat about Earthbound’s 30th anniversary events, the analog nature of game design in the 90s, and if Life Noodles will make us live longer. In the games section I run down the roguelite monster battler Dicefolk! Plus, th…

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Marvelous: Another Treasure Island with Joshua Goldie, Dragon Quest Carnival 1:02:44

11M ago1:02:44

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Joshua ‘Nantenjex’ Goldie AKA The Nintendo Chronicler returns as we explore Eiji Aonuma’s directorial debut: the Japan only Marvelous: Another Treasure Island! We touch on the game’s origins as a CD title, the unique three person gameplay structure, its impact on Zelda and everything else! In the feature, I take you down to Yokohama to experience t…

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Club Nintendo with Oscar Bown, Nintendo World Championships 38:59

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Author Oscar Bown joins to chat about Club Nintendo, the rewards program that was the predecessor to My Nintendo which featured dozens of amazing, one of a kind items. We explore the history of Club Nintendo, talk about the weirdest rewards, and dig into our guest’s upcoming book featuring every single Club Nintendo item! In the games section, I ai…

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Tako no Himitsu with Christophe Galati, Pokemon Fit Shop XY 49:44

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Tako no Himitsu developer Christophe Galati returns to talk about the newest octopi related project: Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secretss, a GBA inspired JRPG! We explore the game’s origins in Kyoto, what it takes to make your dream game, and how to get Motoi Sakuraba to write a song for your game! In the feature, I take you to Kawasaki to visit Poke…

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Nakano Broadway with Matt Alt, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Final Thoughts 57:30

1y ago57:30

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Author Matt Alt joins as we chat about Nakano Broadway, one of the most iconic geek hotspots in Tokyo! We delve into how a symbol of Asian modernity turned into a haven for retro enthusiasts, our rarest and most exciting finds, and discuss possible futures for this otaku pirate hangout. Plus, I give some final thoughts on the Switch version of Pape…

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Shashingo: Learn Japanese With Photography with Ryan of Autumn Pioneer, Odaiba's Awesome Retro Arcade 53:47

1y ago53:47

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Ryan from Autumn Pioneer, the developer of Shashingo: Learn Photography With Japanese joins the podcast to talk about his photo-snapping edutainment game with a Tokyo flair! We dig into using video games to learn languages, the joy of photography games, and tons of obscure Japanese oddities. In the feature, I take you to Odaiba’s amazing retro arca…

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Wizardry with Robert Woodhead and Justin Bailey, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, The Real Pallet Town 53:40

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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 scen…

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Nintendo 64 in Japan with Danny Bivens, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later, Animal Well 1:15:03

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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 Kin…

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Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie, Endless Ocean Luminous 36:12

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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 o…

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WonderSwan with Kelsey Lewin, Wrecking Crew '98, The Exit 8 49:00

1y ago49:00

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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! Follow …

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Pokemon Colors with Gamer Travels Japan, KASHIDO, Princess Peach Showtime Final Thoughts 37:15

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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 v…

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Akira Toriyama Games with Still Loading Podcast, Princess Peach Showtime, Side Order Final Thoughts 1:00:02

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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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Porting Games To Nintendo Switch with KaniPro Games, Unicorn Overlord 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about porting games to the Switch! We chronicle the journey to get his game, Violet Wisteria, from Steam to consoles and dive into what’s it like to develop for a Nintendo console! Also, I share some early thoughts on Unicorn Overlord and tell you what Pokemon Z-A is going to be about! Follow our guest! Viol…

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Pokemon Cafe with Gamer Travels Japan, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Splatoon 3 Side Order, Balatro 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

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Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan returns to take us to the official Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo! We run down every detail about this chill cafe including what Charmander tastes like and what you need to know before your visit! Plus I look at a trio of exciting Switch releases: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Splatoon 3 Side Order, and Balatro! Follow our guest! I…

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Ganbare Goemon Series with Project Goemon, Another Code: Two Memories, Nintendo Direct Predictions 42:35

1+ y ago42:35

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David from Project Goemon takes us on a trip to a wild version of Edo era Japan as we chat about the Ganbare Goemon series, aka Mystical Ninja starring Goemon! We explore the series’ unique blend of Japanese culture with comedy, recommend some Japan only Goemon games, and of course tell you Goemon’s ultimate Smash move set. In the games section, I …