Tokyo Game Life

Game collector OngakuGamer returns to chat about the long-running JRPG franchise, Atelier! Having recently broken out into the mainstream, we talk about the history of the series, its unique premise, and whether or not we actually understand the alchemy system. And thoughts on the puzzle/action titles Kuru Kuru Kururin and Amazing Bomberman, plus more Zelda than you can shake a stick (with a boulder on it) at! Follow our guest on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ongakugamer Save on EPOS Gaming Audio Gear (Code: EPOSFRIEND15): https://www.eposaudio.com/gaming (0:00) - Intro Feature (1:29) - Atelier Series w/ OngakuGamer (23:09) - Ad break Games (24:36) - Kuru Kuru Kururin (30:28) - Amazing Bomberman News (34:52) - Mr. Aonuma plays Tears of the Kingdom (42:10) - Creatures Inc. gets a new president (43:00) - Pokemon Stadium coming to NSO (44:04) - Nintendo and DeNA form Nintendo Systems (44:41) - King of Fighters XIII and Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening coming to Switch (46:00) - This Week in Tokyo (46:56) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

9 Apr 202347min

Indie game developer Ahmin Hafidi joins the podcast to chat about his newest title, Grappin! We explore the origins of this Metroid Prime inspired first person adventure title, how artists James Turner and Takaya Imamura got involved, plus why those grappling hooks are just so fun. I also share some closing thoughts on Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and explore the older than old school arcade/museum Dagashiya Game Museum in Tokyo! Check out Grappin here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1708320/GRAPPIN/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grappingame (0:00) - Intro Games (1:30) - Grappin w/ Ahmin Hafidi (17:15) - Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe final thoughts Feature (26:57) - Dagashiya Game Museum News (37:30) - Namco Tokyo opening up in April (38:31) - March 2023 NSO games (39:44) - April 2023 Splatfest (40:20) - Mario coming to Lush, Lego Donkey Kong (41:17) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

26 Mars 202342min

Naoya Shinota joins the pod to talk about the Final Fantasy VII Feature Phone games! A significant part of the FFVII mythos is locked to these unique Japanese mobile titles, and we dig into everything about them. Plus, I dive into the e-Reader levels for Super Mario Bros. 3 and final thoughts on Fire Emblem Engage!Follow our guest here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaoyaShinota(0:00) - IntroFeature(1:35) - Final Fantasy VII feature phone games w/ Naoya ShinotaGames(28:22) - Super Mario Bros. 3 e-Reader levels(35:11) - Fire Emblem Engage final thoughtsNews(46:14) - Pokemon Presents 2023(52:06) - New Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi game announced(53:17) - This Week in Tokyo(53:27) - ClosingSocial media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

12 Mars 202349min

Chris from KaniPro Games joins the podcast to chat about the launch of the retro action/platformer, Violet Wisteria! We talk about the experience of launching a game and what’s next. I also check out Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and run down all the cool gaming related activities at Tokyo Skytree! Check out Violet Wisteria here: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2018610/Violet_Wisteria/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaniProGames (0:00) - Intro Games (1:35) - Violet Wisteria (21:33) - Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Feature (33:04) - Tokyo Skytree News (45:06) - Tears of the Kingdom leaks and gummies (48:28) - Splatoon 3’s Fresh Season and new merch (51:10) - Vanillaware 20th anniversary event in Tokyo (51:47) - This Week in Tokyo (53:27) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

26 Feb 202354min

Nintendo Life contributor Andrew J. Rue joins the podcast again to chat about the Marufukuro Hotel, Nintendo’s old HQ turned into a stylish lodging. Get the details on what to see, do, and eat before you book your room. I also check out the craftapalooza that is Atelier Ryza, race some horses in Pocket Card Jockey Ride On, and analyze the latest Nintendo Direct! Follow our guest on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWinnerIsMii (0:00) - Intro Feature (1:57) - Marufukuro Hotel w/ Andrew J. Rue Games (32:21) - Atelier Ryza (45:11) - Pocket Card Jockey Ride On! News (50:27) - Nintendo Direct February 2023 analysis (1:15:52) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

12 Feb 20231h 16min

Game preservationist RockmanCosmo joins the pod to chat about the Mega Man Feature Phone games! We chat about the history of Japan’s unique feature phone gaming era and why some games from big franchises like Mega Man can be lost forever. And get ready to dye your hair two colors as I share thoughts on Fire Emblem Engage, plus the news including my visit to indie games event Tokyo Game Dungeon!Follow our guest on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockmanCosmo(0:00) - IntroFeature(1:15) - Mega Man Feature Phone Games w/ RockmanCosmoGames(30:22) - Fire Emblem EngageNews(44:35) - Tokyo Game Dungeon 2023(47:22) - Dokapon Kingdom Connect(48:12) - Yggdra Union coming to Steam and the west(49:00) - Baten Kaitos remake rumor(50:15) - Surugaya Akiba’s huge stock of new Nintendo games(51:06) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (グラボ gurabo)(51:36) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/tyomateee/status/1617122804557844482(51:59) - ClosingSocial media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

29 Jan 202344min

Tokyo resident and YouTuber Kid Shoryuken joins me to chat about Japanese arcades. What are the best arcades in Tokyo? What are some underrated games? How can they adjust to the changing market? We get into all that and more. In the games, I chat about the amazing Pikmin 3 Deluxe and return yet again to Tactics Ogre Reborn. Plus quick thoughts on two fun exhibits in Tokyo: Mother Museum and Mika Pikazo’s Revenge Pop! Follow our guest on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KidShoryuken YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadPanicGaming (0:00) - Intro Feature (1:13) - Japanese Arcades w/ Kid Shoryuken Games (25:32) - Pikmin 3 Deluxe (38:32) - Tactics Ogre Reborn mid-game thoughts News (43:48) - Mother Museum and Mika Pikazo’s Revenge Pop exhibits (45:49) - Two indie game events coming to Tokyo this spring (47:02) - Pocket Card Jockey Ride On coming to Apple Arcade (48:47) - Playstation’s new Project Leonardo controller (49:41) - Splatoon themed instax Mini Printer (50:18) - Yusuke Kozaki’s Pokemon designs (51:00) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (初動系 shodoukei) (51:31) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/GameSurugaya/status/1612671350610743297 (52:10) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

15 Jan 202353min

Josh from the Still Loading Podcast joins me to chat about Game of the Year 2022. What game(s) will take the top prize? We rave about our favorite games of the year, both new and retro titles! In the feature, I flip through the Perfect Catalogue series of gaming encyclopedias. Plus, news about Slowpoke parks and what plushie you need to buy next. Follow our guest on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StillLoadingPod Podcast: https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/ (0:00) - Intro Games (1:33) - Game of the Year 2022 w/ Still Loading Podcast Feature (1:27:00) - Perfect Catalogue gaming encyclopedias News (1:35:50) - Super Potato Taisho store closing in Osaka (1:36:40) - Slowpoke park in Kawaga prefecture (1:37:23) - Gen V Pokemon Fit / Sitting Cuties plushies (1:38:41) - Masahiro Sakurai in semi-retirement (1:39:49) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (落ちゲーム ochi gemu) (1:40:14) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/_Bprod/status/1604812949847056384 (1:40:40) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

1 Jan 20231h 41min