Reviews
“Every time they start talking about something cool, one of them has to pipe in and “keep it moving”, as if the reason we listen to them at all is to hurry towards the 2 week break between episodes.
If your heart isn’t in it 8-4, RETIRE THE SHOW.
Stop blue-balling us LITERALLY EVERY WEEK.”
Fortunate Son of Liberty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“Used to be great. Gabe is inane and show has not been good since Sarah P was one.”
fulltilted via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
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“Leaving this review in lieu of the years-rumored Patreon.”
CastleOrange via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/22
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“The podcast just isn’t as good when gaming Jesus isn’t hosting.”
Nightfall UT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/22
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“Enjoyable show. Chick is kinda grating. Leave your politics at home.”
From Hell04 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/22
“The quality and importance of the podcast to the OG 84 crew has really dropped off in the past few years and it’s obvious. It’s almost like they feel like they have to crap out an episode out of precedence. I get it, they are busy working professionals with kids and wives and lives but I’d rather...”Read full review »
Bb_spence via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/22
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“Been listening for about 6 years now, still my favorite podcast. Besides overall excellent gaming discussion also really enjoy the off topic slice-of-life talk regarding living in Japan in general.”
Captain Cab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/22
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“I started with their 12/10/21 episode as I was trying to find a good video game podcast to listen to while I wait for the next nextlander episode to drop and man was this a mistake. The very beginning was so obnoxious and annoying I almost stopped then but was like no give them time. You then get...”Read full review »
Gaspatchosoup via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/21
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“As an American that’s been living in Japan for around a decade now, this podcast has been great. Lots of stuff I can relate with. Keep it up!”
Robby Ken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/21
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“I’ve listened to every single ep. I guess I like it. More of Kev Gifford wouldn’t hurt.”
Scirm via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
06/10/21
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“Still excellent”
MrPurp10001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/21
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“Crazy how disconnected from current games they are. Their nostalgia and desire to dwell in the past makes them unrelateable for almost everyone who isn’t wrapped up in an overrated turn based RPG.”
Balcerak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/20
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“I’ve listened to you guys for a little over a year and you guys never failed to deliver. I am grateful that you guys are provide excellent content.”
Kabuki347 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/20
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“Great stuff. I was late to the party on this one, but it’s a great podcast to get you through the workday week. Lots of good talk about living and working in Japan and video games.”
Burningtime via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/20
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“Update: they don’t say like as much! Easily one of my favorite podcasts.
But they say “like” all the time.
I’ll bump it up to 5 if they can cut it in half for 4 episodes.”
Xtraman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/20
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“I don’t know what I would do without Gaming Jesus and the rest of the 8-4 family in my life. If you’re not listening to the latest, best, only podcast about Japan and games and Japanese games then you’re doing it wrong.”
Jakeball9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/20
“One of my favorite podcasts going, especially with the current cast”
Mrfluke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/19
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“These guys work in the industry localizing games among other things in Japan and their expertise and joy put into the podcast makes it stand out in a crowded field of video game podcast. The other one worth listening to is Kotaku Split Screen.”
SuperBaudMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/19
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“E3 HYPE TRAAAAAAAIIIIIINNNNNNN!!!”
Snouchy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/19
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“The pre E3 episode is a yearly tradition not to be missed!
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MossMath via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/19
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“Updated 6/1/18: the show has seen a lot of upheaval over the last year or so with longtime co-hosts and fan favorite new folks leaving. I was worried, but they’ve handled it with aplomb. Some chairs are rotating a little more now (I love Masa’s perspective!) and we are getting a little more...”Read full review »
dgnmoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/18
“A gaming podcast covering a lot more then most and longer then standard 1 hour podcasts is great. But the "friend of the show" humblebrag name dropping makes me want stop and skip sections. Bleep or edit them out please.”Read full review »
MidniteArcade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/18
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“These guys tend to spoil games just to have something to talk about. Quality went down since the last host left. Graeme (?) is annoying.
Past episodes have had good guests/themes. Don’t have confidence in this show moving forward so I’m dropping it.”
parttimewarrior via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
05/03/18
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“Omg! Omg! Omg! Do you guys just enjoy listening yo yourselves talk? I get it! You live and work in Japan that you need each other to talk each other about games, but for Christ sake, do that over coffee, and make a podcast that’s shorter and think about your audience.
You guys are very...”Read full review »
Doctor Songwriter Who! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/18
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“Except for Sarah. Her voice makes me want to take a dump on a baby.”
Rap snacks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/17
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“Great podcast about games, Japan and Japanese games, even if they are Nintendo fanboys”
SoapyT via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/17
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“Once they start talking about games, it is a good podcast. Trouble is it can take them a while to get on with this. They often spend 20 minutes or so just catching up on inane rubbish. Trim this out & there's some good stuff left over.”
Dmcmah via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/21/17
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“It'd be so great if someone would call Sarah out for her incessant millennial brand of up-talking. Otherwise, great!”Read full review »
PGmighty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/17
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tshokunbi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/17
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Joshlanmao via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/17
“2017 is shaping up to be one of the best years ever for video games and I love following along with what people are playing by listening to this podcast. It gives a great Japan-focused overview of the industry and is super-fun.”
n0m00n via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/17
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“This is my favorite video game podcast.”
TVandLUST via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/17
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“Love the podcast!!!”
ReporterX-0908 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/17
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“Along with the Giantbeast cast, I eagerly await the new episode of 8-4. I love their podcast chemistry and their discussions on life in Japan. I also enjoy the nicknames!”
All_Totoro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/17
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“Great podcast for discussion of Japanese games!”
Rick David via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/17
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“I've been listening to podcasts for 9 years. 8-4 Play is actually my favourite to listen to. It's a lot more energetic, fun and simply interesting than any others I've listened to.”
AquaGeneral via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/06/17
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“I honestly get so pumped whenever I hear the intro to your podcast. Each week you guys bring the energy and get me excited as if E3 is only a week away, and that's not an easy thing to do. You guys always make my dream of one day joining the industry seem that much closer. Thank you so much...”Read full review »
NeoSimkin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/17
“8-4 Play is a wonderful podcast by a video game localization company in Japan. Each cast member has their own personality, there's ton of Japanese games talk, and a fair bit of humor. I've been listening since the start, and I look forward to new episodes every other week.”Read full review »
brettch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/17
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“Love Mark, the host. Most of the guests are great as well. I just can't rate this higher because good god, a few of the regular co-hosts (John, JJ) are just the most whiny, condescending and irritating people I've encountered in podcast form, and I am a hopeless podcast addict. I can feel...”Read full review »
Tricks22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/17
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“Great video game podcast with a Japanese twist. Informative about video games and japan and a great sense of humor”
Commodore_0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/16
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