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!
21 Sep 1h
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!
7 Sep 56min
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!
24 Aug 46min
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!
10 Aug 53min
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!
27 Juli 1h 5min
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!
13 Juli 53min
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
29 Juni 50min
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
15 Juni 1h 35min
