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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/@Nintendormant Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendormant.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Games (0:50) - Chibi-Robo! w/ Nintendormant (26:16) - Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 Feature (36:04) - Tobichi: Hobonichi’s official shop News (44:55) - Kensuke Tanabe update, more Tokyo events Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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) - Intro Games (0:52) - Nintendo in 2026 Predictions w/ Dale Clayton Feature (48:26) - Suikoden 30th Anniversary Exhibit News (1:00:04) - Nintendo new year news, PlayStation pop up in Shinjuku Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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) - Intro Feature (0:50) - Masahiro Sakurai manga w/ PushDustIn Games (21:45) - Suika Game Planet (28:20) - Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 News (37:22) - Tokyo gaming events for the New Year Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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) - Intro Games (0:49) - Game of the Year 2025 intro w/ Still Loading Podcast (2:54) - Omake Awards (39:42) - Top 5 Games of 2025 Feature (1:50:08) - Even More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets News (2:02:38) - New Japanese Nintendo merch, Switch 2 in Japan updates Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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.social Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joshua.goldie (0:00) - Intro Games (1:02) - Stray Children w/ Joshua Goldie (43:31) - Kirby Air Riders (1:00:25) - Sonokuni Feature (1:06:08) - Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary: The Exhibition News (1:20:01) - New Pokemon donuts Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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) - Intro Games (0:58) - Dragon Quest I&II HD2D w/ ChristophRPG Feature (35:52) - Lawson X Dragon Quest News (43:37) - PokePark Kanto, Switch 2 sales, Pokopia Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.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: [email protected]

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/NintendoManiacs BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendomaniacs.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Games (0:53) - Pokemon Legends Z-A w/ Nintendo Maniacs (43:18) - Mario and Wario Feature (1:02:08) - Pokecology News (1:11:04) - New Switch 2 games, Mister Donut X Pokemon Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.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: [email protected]

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.social Website: https://sjmtaelus.com/ (0:00) - Intro Games (0:49) - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles w/ Stephen Meyerink Feature (0:54:57) - Sega Store Tokyo News (1:11:50) - Close To You Pikmin Short, New Tokyo Events Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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) - Intro Feature (0:52) - Tokyo Game Show 2025 w/ Mr. Kn1v3s Games (1:21:19) - Hades II (1:31:17) - Fire Emblem Shadows News (1:38:56) - New Nintendo of America president, FFIX cafe Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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-1288063345139 Scott: https://bsky.app/profile/scottpopular.bsky.social Mr. Kn1v3s: https://bsky.app/profile/mrkn1v3s.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55) - Video Game Prom 2025 w/ Scott Popular and Mr. Kn1v3s Games (27:35) - Hollow Knight: Silksong (38:46) - Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald Rush News (44:26) - Nintendo Direct September 2025 Analysis Social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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/Kaihatsu Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaihat.su Twitter: https://x.com/KaihatsuYT (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:51) - Nintendo Fonts w/ Kaihatsu Games (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 soon Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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) - Intro Games (0:52) - Conjunctivitalizer w/ KaniPro Games Feature (27:41) - Katamari Damacy Collaboration Cafe News (39:06) - Parco Games, Drag X Drive devs, Kirby Air Riders Direct Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NantenJex (0:00) - Intro Games (0:55) - Dear me, I was… with Joshua Goldie (19:53) - More Donkey Kong Bananza Feature (37:29) - The Shape of Mother News (47:18) - Big DK, Partner Showcase and Indie World Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DKVine (0:00) - Intro Games (0:50) - Donkey Kong Bananza w/ DK Vine Feature (53:34) - Kiddy Land Shinjuku News (1:00:53) - GiGO No.1 closing, Pokemon Presents Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

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/@IdolismJ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idolismj.yase.world (0:00) - Intro Games (0:48) - Buriki One w/ IdolismJ Feature (39:57) - Capcom Store Osaka News (49:25) - New stores and events at Shibuya Parco Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!