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Ainu in Video Games with Kaihatsu, More Tomodachi Life and Monster Hunter Stories 3
May 17, 2026
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Hong Kong 2097 with KaniPro Games, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Japan
May 3, 2026
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Evangelion Video Games with Beyond Electric Sheep, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pokemon Champions
Apr 19, 2026
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The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers with John Szczepaniak, Balloon Kid, Öoo
Apr 5, 2026
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Monster Hunter Stories 3 with Oceaniz, More Pokopia, Capcom Store Ikebukuro
Mar 22, 2026
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| 5/17/26 |  Ainu in Video Games with Kaihatsu, More Tomodachi Life and Monster Hunter Stories 3 | Type designer and YouTuber Kaihatsu returns as we chat about Ainu in video games! We discuss how northern Japan’s indigenous people have been portrayed in games like Ghost of Yotei, Samurai Shodown, Pokemon Legends Arceus, and how their culture may have influenced countless games. Plus I give some final thoughts on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Monster Hunter Stories 3! And I dig deep into a lot of Nintendo news including the newest Star Fox game and analyze the financial report!Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KaihatsuBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaihat.suTwitter: https://x.com/KaihatsuYT(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:55) - Ainu in Video Games w/ KaihatsuGames(52:34) - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream final thoughts(1:02:30) - Monster Hunter Stories 3 final thoughtsNews(1:09:47) - Star Fox, Nintendo FY26 analysis, Tokyo eventsSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 5/3/26 |  Hong Kong 2097 with KaniPro Games, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Japan | Indie developer Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about his newest title: Hong Kong 2097, the sequel to one of Japan’s worst doujin games. We get into how he secured rights to the sequel, how to make a follow-up to an infamously bad game, and the rocky road to actually getting it released! In the feature, I highlight all the exciting collabs and the movie going experience of watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Japan!Follow our guest!KaniPro Games: https://x.com/KaniProGamesHong Kong 2097: https://kanipro.itch.io/hong-kong-2097(0:00) - IntroGames(0:55) - Hong Kong 2097 w/ KaniPro GamesFeature(21:26) - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in JapanNews(35:46) - New merch, pop ups, and Splatoon RaidersSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  Evangelion Video Games with Beyond Electric Sheep, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pokemon Champions | Media historian Rex from Beyond Electric Sheep is here to chat about Evangelion video games! From visual novels to fighting games to mahjong, we (magma) dive into how one of Japan’s most important anime is also emblematic of a special time in Japanese gaming history. Plus, I look at the wacky Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and the deathly serious Pokemon Champions.Follow our guest!Website: https://www.beyondelectricsheep.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BEYONDELECTRICSHEEPBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rnaboursiii.bsky.socialAnd check out this week’s special ad: Kirby Conversations Podcast!https://www.soundstone.network/kirby-conversations(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:55) - Evangelion Video Games w/ Beyond Electric SheepGames(37:44) - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream(47:14) - Pokemon ChampionsNews(56:22) - Rhythm Heaven Groove, new Nintendo merchSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 4/5/26 |  The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers with John Szczepaniak, Balloon Kid, Öoo | Author John Szczepaniak is here to chat about his anthology of dev interviews: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers! We chat about the lesser known corners of Japan’s gaming scene, the people who built it, and general sake consumption. In the games section, I look at some short and sweet games like Balloon Kid and Öoo!Follow our guest!Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/Untold-History-Japanese-Game-Developers-ebook/dp/B00Q93N29I(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:52) - The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers w/ John SzczepaniakGames(44:35) - Balloon Kid(50:29) - ÖooNews(56:53) - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie news, Tokyo updatesSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 3/22/26 |  Monster Hunter Stories 3 with Oceaniz, More Pokopia, Capcom Store Ikebukuro | YouTuber Oceaniz flies into the podcast to chat about Monster Hunter Stories 3! We examine all the ambitious additions to this underrated spinoff JRPG series and nail down which franchise rep will be in Smash Bros. Plus I gush even more about Pokemon Pokopia, and pop inside the newly opened Capcom Store Ikebukuro!Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OceanizBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceaniz.bsky.social(0:00) - IntroGames(0:57) - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection w/ Oceaniz(35:17) - More Pokemon PokopiaFeature(45:00) - Capcom Store IkebukuroNews(54:23) - Pokopia sales, Mario DaySocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 3/8/26 |  PokePark Kanto with Daan Koopman, Pokemon Pokopia | Returning guest and Japan explorer Daan Koopman is back to bring us to PokePark Kanto, the newest Pokemon theme park in Japan! We explore every nook of this amazing new section of YomiuriLand, and what you should say if you meet Junichi Masuda! And I take a look at Pokemon Pokopia, one of the biggest Switch 2 surprises! Plus, the news including a peek at Pokemon Winds and Waves!Follow our guest!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendaan.comTwitter: https://x.com/NintenDaanTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nintendaan(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:53) - PokePark Kanto w/ Daan KoopmanGames(39:30) - Pokemon PokopiaNews(52:16) - Pokemon Winds and Waves, Indie WorldSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 2/22/26 |  Virtual Boy - Nintendo Switch Online with AK Family Home, Parco Game Center | Nintendo superfan and YouTuber AK Family Home joins to chat about the revival of the Virtual Boy thanks to Nintendo Switch Online! We dive into the hardware, the games, and Virtual Boy’s unique stamp on Nintendo history. Plus, I take you into the retro game pop up shop/exhibit, Parco Game Center!Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AkfamilyhomeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/akfamilyhome.comTwitter: https://x.com/Akfamilyhome(0:00) - IntroGames(0:51) - Virtual Boy on NSO w/ AK Family HomeFeature(30:59) - Parco Game CenterNews(39:54) - Capcom Store Ikebukuro, Nintendo updates, State of PlaySocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 2/8/26 |  Videoverse with Lucy Blundell, Capcom Creations Exhibit | Developer Lucy Blundell shares her experience creating the Miiverse inspired visual novel, Videoverse! We dive deep into a unique era of online gaming fandom and the challenges of making your own Miiverse. And we also chat about Capcom Creations, one of the best gaming exhibits I’ve ever visited! Plus, I analyze a flurry of Nintendo news!Follow our guest!Website: https://www.kinmoku.games/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kinmoku.bsky.socialVideoverse on eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/videoverse-switch/(0:00) - IntroGames(0:55) - Videoverse w/ Lucy BlundellFeature(23:36) - Capcom Creations exhibit in TokyoNews(43:55) - Nintendo Direct analysisSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 1/25/26 |  Chibi-Robo! with Nintendormant, Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0, Tobichi: Hobonichi's Official Shop | George from the Nintendormant podcast joins to chat about Chibi-Robo, which was recently added to Nintendo Switch Online! We chat about this cult hit’s enduring legacy and nail down how much a real Chibi-Robo would actually cost. Plus I return to my once abandoned island to bring you the details on Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0. And I take you inside Tobichi, the official shop of Hobonichi. And yes, there is Earthbound merch inside!Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NintendormantBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendormant.bsky.social(0:00) - IntroGames(0:50) - Chibi-Robo! w/ Nintendormant(26:16) - Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0Feature(36:04) - Tobichi: Hobonichi’s official shopNews(44:55) - Kensuke Tanabe update, more Tokyo eventsSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 1/11/26 |  Nintendo in 2026 Predictions with Dale Clayton, Suikoden 30th Anniversary Exhibit | YouTuber Dale Clayton returns to dish out some predictions about Nintendo in 2026! What’s gonna happen on Pokemon’s 30th anniversary? Will Rambi return? Are we due for ArtePiazza’s next game? Find out with our totally gonna come true predictions! In the feature, I take you inside the Suikoden 30th anniversary exhibit!Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpg(0:00) - IntroGames(0:52) - Nintendo in 2026 Predictions w/ Dale ClaytonFeature(48:26) - Suikoden 30th Anniversary ExhibitNews(1:00:04) - Nintendo new year news, PlayStation pop up in ShinjukuSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
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| 12/28/25 |  Masahiro Sakurai Manga with PushDustIn, Suika Game Planet | Source Gaming creator and Sakurai guru PushDustIn joins the podcast to chat about the new manga based on the life of Masahiro Sakurai! We dig into Sakurai’s fascinating career journey and how the manga highlights his biggest moments. Plus, I head to space to bring you impressions on Suika Game Planet and Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2!Follow our guest!Check out Knights of Fiona: https://knights-of-fiona.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/will.pushdustin.com(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:50) - Masahiro Sakurai manga w/ PushDustInGames(21:45) - Suika Game Planet(28:20) - Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2News(37:22) - Tokyo gaming events for the New YearSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 12/14/25 |  Game of the Year 2025 with Still Loading Podcast, Even More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets | Is Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour the best game of 2025? You’re gonna have to listen to find out! Josh from Still Loading Podcast is back as we chat about our favorite games from 2025, both new and old! From Donkey Kong to Rayman, from Medal of Honor to Boku no Natsuyasumi, we highlight what excited us this year. Plus, I look at this holiday season’s Japanese gaming pamphlets that are free in stores now!Follow our guest!Podcast: https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/stillloadingpodcast.com(0:00) - IntroGames(0:49) - Game of the Year 2025 intro w/ Still Loading Podcast(2:54) - Omake Awards(39:42) - Top 5 Games of 2025Feature(1:50:08) - Even More Japanese Gaming PamphletsNews(2:02:38) - New Japanese Nintendo merch, Switch 2 in Japan updatesSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 11/30/25 |  Stray Children with Joshua Goldie, Kirby Air Riders, Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Exhibition | Source Gaming’s Joshua Goldie returns to talk Stray Children, the newest JRPG from Onion Games and the spiritual successor to Moon: Remix RPG Adventure! Plus I look at Sakurai’s Kirby Air Riders and the Japanese indie action game, Sonokuni! In the feature, I take you inside Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary: The Exhibition which is happening right now in Ginza!Follow our guest!BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nantenjex.bsky.socialLinktree: https://linktr.ee/joshua.goldie(0:00) - IntroGames(1:02) - Stray Children w/ Joshua Goldie(43:31) - Kirby Air Riders(1:00:25) - SonokuniFeature(1:06:08) - Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary: The ExhibitionNews(1:20:01) - New Pokemon donutsSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 11/16/25 |  Dragon Quest I&II HD2D with ChristophRPG, Lawson X Dragon Quest | Dragon Quest superfan and returning guest ChristophRPG is back to chat about Dragon Quest I&II HD2D! We chat about the many changes to these classic games, why they still hold up today, and peek into the future of the franchise. In the feature, I take you inside Lawson to eat a bunch of slime bread as I break down their latest collab with Dragon Quest! And a lot of news, including the latest update on PokePark Kanto!Follow our guest!Twitter: https://x.com/ChristophRPG(0:00) - IntroGames(0:58) - Dragon Quest I&II HD2D w/ ChristophRPGFeature(35:52) - Lawson X Dragon QuestNews(43:37) - PokePark Kanto, Switch 2 sales, PokopiaSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 11/2/25 |  Pokemon Legends Z-A with Nintendo Maniacs, Mario & Wario, Pokecology | Podcaster Joshua from Nintendo Maniacs joins to chat about Pokemon Legends Z-A! We break down this unorthodox Pokemon game, dig deep into Mega Pokemon, and give the final verdict on the Pokemon franchise in the Switch era. And we look at another Game Freak title, Mario and Wario! And in the feature, I look at the amazing illustrated Pokemon field guide, Pokecology!Follow our guest!Nintendo Maniacs podcast: https://linktr.ee/NintendoManiacsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendomaniacs.bsky.social(0:00) - IntroGames(0:53) - Pokemon Legends Z-A w/ Nintendo Maniacs(43:18) - Mario and WarioFeature(1:02:08) - PokecologyNews(1:11:04) - New Switch 2 games, Mister Donut X PokemonSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 10/19/25 |  Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with Stephen Meyerink, Sega Store Tokyo | Game localizer Stephen Meyerink joins as we dive into Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles! We explore this game’s many new additions, the history of FFT’s localization, and talk about this Final Fantasy spinoff’s enduring legacy. Plus, I take you inside the brand new Sega merch shop in Shibuya, Sega Store Tokyo!Follow our guest!BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjmtaelus.bsky.socialWebsite: https://sjmtaelus.com/(0:00) - IntroGames(0:49) - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles w/ Stephen MeyerinkFeature(0:54:57) - Sega Store TokyoNews(1:11:50) - Close To You Pikmin Short, New Tokyo EventsSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 10/5/25 |  2025 Tokyo Game Show with Mr. KN1V3S, Hades II, Fire Emblem Shadows | Japan’s biggest gaming event, Tokyo Game Show 2025, just happened and video game PR guru Kyle aka Mr. KN1V3S is back to chat all about it! We dive into some amazing Switch 2 demos, the best booths, and talk about all the great upcoming games we tried out! Plus I look at the hotly anticipated Hades II and the not anticipated at all Fire Emblem Shadows!Follow our guest!Mr. KN1V3S: https://bsky.app/profile/mrkn1v3s.bsky.social(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:52) - Tokyo Game Show 2025 w/ Mr. Kn1v3sGames(1:21:19) - Hades II(1:31:17) - Fire Emblem ShadowsNews(1:38:56) - New Nintendo of America president, FFIX cafeSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 9/21/25 |  Video Game Prom with Scott Popular & Mr. KN1V3S, Hollow Knight: Silksong | Scott Popular and Mr. KN1V3S join the podcast to chat about Video Game Prom, the biggest video game related party in Tokyo! We talk about how they’re bringing a party atmosphere to indie dev meetups and strategies to become the prom queen! Plus I look at Hollow Knight: Silksong and the new Donkey Kong DLC! And of course, a big analysis of the Direct!Follow our guest!Video Game Prom: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-video-game-prom-tickets-1288063345139Scott: https://bsky.app/profile/scottpopular.bsky.socialMr. Kn1v3s: https://bsky.app/profile/mrkn1v3s.bsky.social(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:55) - Video Game Prom 2025 w/ Scott Popular and Mr. Kn1v3sGames(27:35) - Hollow Knight: Silksong(38:46) - Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald RushNews(44:26) - Nintendo Direct September 2025 AnalysisSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 9/7/25 |  Nintendo Fonts with Kaihatsu, Kirby Star-Crossed World, Hello Mario! | Type designer Kaihatsu joins to chat about Nintendo fonts! We explore how Nintendo utilizes typography in their games, the surprising NHK/Wii connection, and the joys of Pop Happiness. Plus, I take a look at Kirby Star-Crossed World and Hello, Mario!Small correction: The Japanese version of Super Mario Galaxy uses the Rodin Maria font.Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KaihatsuBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaihat.suTwitter: https://x.com/KaihatsuYT(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:51) - Nintendo Fonts w/ KaihatsuGames(37:27) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World(45:04) - Hello, Mario!News(47:47) - New pop ups, Mega Pokemon, Nintendo Direct soonSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 8/24/25 |  Conjunctivitalizer with KaniPro Games, Katamari Damacy Collaboration Cafe | Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about his new game: Conjunctivitalizer! This indie shoot ‘em up made in Japan is aiming to upend shooter conventions, and we explore the genesis of the project, the new demo on Steam, and how Toshiya Yamanaka of Sin and Punishment fame wrote music for the game! Plus, I roll you inside the Katamari Damacy Collaboration Cafe in Shibuya!Follow our guest!Conjunctivitalizer on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3343600/Conjunctivitalizer/KaniPro Games: https://x.com/KaniProGames(0:00) - IntroGames(0:52) - Conjunctivitalizer w/ KaniPro GamesFeature(27:41) - Katamari Damacy Collaboration CafeNews(39:06) - Parco Games, Drag X Drive devs, Kirby Air Riders DirectSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 8/10/25 |  Dear me, I was... with Joshua Goldie, More Donkey Kong Bananza, The Shape of Mother | Source Gaming’s Joshua Goldie returns as we chat about Dear me, I was… from some of the key staff behind Another Code and Hotel Dusk! We chat about this surprising return to Cing’s roots and how you should eat breakfast. Plus we share more in-depth thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza! In the feature, I take you inside The Shape of Mother exhibit, featuring over 180 clay figurines from Earthbound’s history!Follow our guest!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nantenjex.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NantenJex(0:00) - IntroGames(0:55) - Dear me, I was… with Joshua Goldie(19:53) - More Donkey Kong BananzaFeature(37:29) - The Shape of MotherNews(47:18) - Big DK, Partner Showcase and Indie WorldSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 7/27/25 |  Donkey Kong Bananza with DK Vine, Kiddy Land Shinjuku | The world’s most renowned Donkey Kong journalist, Hyle of DK Vine, joins the podcast to chat about Donkey Kong Bananza! We explore the game’s development history, how it reimagines Nintendo’s iconic ape, and analyze Kong name lore. In the feature, I take you inside the newly opened toy store, Kiddy Land Shinjuku!Follow our guest!Website: https://www.dkvine.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dkvine.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DKVine(0:00) - IntroGames(0:50) - Donkey Kong Bananza w/ DK VineFeature(53:34) - Kiddy Land ShinjukuNews(1:00:53) - GiGO No.1 closing, Pokemon PresentsSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 7/13/25 |  Buriki One with IdolismJ, Capcom Store Osaka | Video essayist IdolismJ joins to look at Buriki One, SNK’s under the radar attempt at making an MMA fighting game! We dig deep into this obscure fighter, the Hyper Neo Geo 64, orange hair, and how it’s a perfect time capsule for a moment in Japanese pop culture history. And in the feature segment, I take you inside Capcom Osaka, the company’s biggest merch store in Japan!Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IdolismJBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idolismj.yase.world(0:00) - IntroGames(0:48) - Buriki One w/ IdolismJFeature(39:57) - Capcom Store OsakaNews(49:25) - New stores and events at Shibuya ParcoSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! | — | ||||||
| 6/29/25 |  Mastering Mario Kart with Vantox, More Switch 2 Launch Games | 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: https://x.com/vnt__x(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:50) - Mastering Mario Kart w/ VantoxGames(21:45) - More Switch 2 launch gamesNews(41:15) - Donkey Kong Bananza impressions, new events in TokyoSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 6/15/25 |  Switch 2 Launch in Japan with Dale Clayton, Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour | 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: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpgBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/daledpg.bsky.social(0:00) - IntroFeature(0:50) - Switch 2 launch in Japan w/ Dale ClaytonGames(29:08) - Mario Kart World(57:45) - Welcome Tour(1:14:32) - Other Switch 2 launch titlesNews(1:28:26) - Switch 2 sales, five upcoming games to care aboutSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
7 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 6 markets.