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Tokyo based video game podcast focusing on Nintendo and gaming culture in Japan's capital.
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Nintendo 64 in Japan with Danny Bivens, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later, Animal Well
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 Kingdom’s one year anniversary. I also look at the indie hit Animal Well and dig into some of the biggest Nintendo news of the decade!
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The Famicast: https://www.thefamicast.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannybiv
Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the N64 Library: https://the-punk-effect.myshopify.com/products/ultimate-nintendo-guide-to-the-n64-library-hardcover
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(1:06) - Nintendo 64 in Japan w/ Danny Bivens
Games
(31:30) - Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later
(57:49) - Animal Well
News
(1:04:00) - Nintendo Switch successor, financial news
(1:10:23) - Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
(1:11:14) - More Zelda merch
(1:12:13) - New Game Boy NSO titles
(1:13:02) - Nintendo ending X/Twitter integration
(1:13:57) - Dragon Quest x Graniph
(1:14:15) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie, Endless Ocean Luminous
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 of news including a surprising upcoming Nintendo game!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alola.pixie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/toxapixie
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:51) - Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie
Games
(22:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous
News
(31:36) - New Tears of the Kingdom merch in Japan
(32:40) - New N64 NSO titles
(33:37) - Nintendo World Championships returning?
(34:45) - Tokyo updates
(35:26) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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WonderSwan with Kelsey Lewin, Wrecking Crew '98, The Exit 8
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!
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelslewin
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kelslewin.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentikels
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:51) - WonderSwan w/ Kelsey Lewin
Games
(35:10) - Wrecking Crew ‘98
(41:56) - The Exit 8
News
(46:56) - New NSO games, Indie World
(48:16) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Pokemon Colors with Gamer Travels Japan, KASHIDO, Princess Peach Showtime Final Thoughts
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 verdict on Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Gamer Travels Japan: https://www.instagram.com/gamertravelsjapan/
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:58) - Pokemon Colors w/ Gamer Travels Japan
Games
(19:12) - KASHIDO
(26:35) - Princess Peach: Showtime final thoughts
News
(31:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous info
(33:22) - Donkey Kong test rides at Universal Studios Japan
(34:19) - New merch for Earthbound, Zelda, Kirby, and Pikmin
(35:55) - F-Zero Maximum Velocity now on NSO
(36:28) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Akira Toriyama Games with Still Loading Podcast, Princess Peach Showtime, Side Order Final Thoughts
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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Still Loading Podcast: https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StillLoadingPod
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@stillloadingpod
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:55) - Akira Toriyama and Gaming w/ Still Loading Podcast
Games
(40:53) - Princess Peach Showtime!
(48:02) - Splatoon 3 Side Order final thoughts
News
(54:25) - Mario Day 2024, new Mario merch
(57:02) - Animal Crossing Ichiban Kuji
(57:34) - Unicorn Overlord stock issues in Japan
(58:14) - Arika and SNK collab
(59:16) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Porting Games To Nintendo Switch with KaniPro Games, Unicorn Overlord
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!
Violet Wisteria on Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/violet-wisteria-switch/
Other console stores: https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Violet-Wisteria
KaniPro Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaniProGames
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(0:55) - Porting games to Nintendo Switch w/ KaniPro Games
Games
(22:58) - Unicorn Overlord
News
(30:53) - Pokemon Legends Z-A, TCG Pocket, Pokemon Card Lounge in Shibuya
(35:11) - WonderSwan turns 25 years old
(36:23) - Akira Toriyama passes away
(37:06) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
Perfect for fans of Nintendo and Japan!
This podcast is like the perfect cross-section of my interests. The host is well-spoken and thoughtfully curates a show that gives us a slice of Japanese culture and mixes in the fun of Nintendo. Good production quality and the episodes are the perfect length. Highly recommend — and an excellent social media follow as well!