This week, we all curl up into very tight balls and barge into Jerry’s apartment to talk about nothing. Just kidding! We actually talk about Metroid Dread and big TVs.

Running Time: 1:17:36

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Time – Topic Discussed:

01:06 – Nicknames
15:48 – Metroid Dread
54:51 – Kena: Bridge of Spirits
1:00:16 – News: Kingdom Hearts coming to Switch, Universal Studios Japan and Pokémon join forces, and more!

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Intro: Central Unit (Phase One) – Kenji Yamamoto (Metroid Dread)
Ending: Seinfeld Theme (Sega Genesis Remix)

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Autumn is in the air, even if a classic Tokyo Game Show episode is not. Join us as we talk last judgments on Lost Judgment, get cute with Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and review the latest Nintendo Direct. Hey, how bout that Mario movie?

Running Time: 1:37:34

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Time – Topic Discussed:

01:58 – Nicknames
22:10 – Lost Judgment
28:42 – Kena: Bridge of Spirits
42:38 – Pokémon UNITE
45:46 – News: Nintendo Direct Recap, Tokyo Game Show has begun, 4K Switch Rumors Return, and more!

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Intro: Corrupt – Jason Gallaty (Kena: Bridge of Spirits)
Ending: Ending – Koji Kondo (Super Mario World)

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Join us as we traipse through a field of misty GameCube memories, Lost Judgment verdicts, Bugsnax morsels, and PlayStation Showcase amuse-bouches.

Running Time: 1:50:33

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Time – Topic Discussed:

00:56 – Nicknames
22:04 – Bloodborne
28:10 – Lost Judgment
43:39 – Bugsnax
54:28 – Pokémon Unite
57:20 – Genshin Impact
1:00:29 – News: PlayStation Showcase, the GameCube turns 20, PS5 & Nintendo Switch Updates, and more!

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Intro: Sunrise over Snaktooth Island – Seth Parker (Bugsnax)
Ending: Menu Select Theme – Kenji Yamamoto, Kouichi Kyuma (Metroid Prime)

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Friend of the show Liam Edwards joins to talk his newly-announced golf-like, Cursed to Golf, plus BitSummit, indie life in Japan, No More Heroes 3, Guilty Gear Strive, and a healthy shake for dinner.

Running Time: 1:33:15

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Time – Topic Discussed:

01:12 – Nicknames
15:27 – Bitsummit Talk
17:34 – Cursed to Golf
46:31 – Sol Cresta impressions
54:58 – No More Heroes 3
1:02:45 – Guilty Gear Strive
1:09:00 – Pokémon Unite

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Intro: Title Theme – Mark Sparling (Cursed to Golf)
Ending: Phantom Skate – Nobuaki Kaneko (No More Heroes III)

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Look: if you aren’t Monster-Hunter-positive or at least MH-curious, might wanna just skip this ep. Otherwise, enjoy as GaijinHunter Adam Evanko joins to chat about the new Netflix special, Rise and MH Stories 2, what’s next for the series, and (of course) Cheetos vs. Potato straws.

Running Time: 1:53:21

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Time – Topic Discussed:

01:23 – Nicknames
13:48 – ***SPOILERS*** Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild ***SPOILERS***
55:34 – Monster Hunter: Rise Part 1
01:03:37 – Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
01:10:10 – Monster Hunter: Rise Part 2
01:19:36 – Listener Q&A

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Intro: End Credits – Masato Kouda (Monster Hunter Legends of the Guild)
Ending: Title Theme – Marika Suzuki (Monster Hunter Stories 2:Wings of Ruin)

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This week we debate the strengths and weaknesses of the two big conbini chains in Japan. Who makes the best pasta? The best fried chicken in an envelope? The best onigiri? Listen to find out! Oh, we also talk about video games.

Running Time: 1:35:59

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Time – Topic Discussed:

02:01 – Nicknames
21:09 – Pokémon Unite
40:42 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
48:41 – Demon’s Souls
53:25 – Apex Legends
1:00:52 – Terranigma
1:03:38 – Listener Questions & Answers

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Intro: Remote Stadium – Junichi Masuda (Pokémon Unite)
Ending: Battle Theme – Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy II)

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Rainy season is out, Skyward Sword HD is in, Gabe is…all over the place, and it’s a four-day weekend in Japan?! Join the holiday celebration as we answer listener questions and talk about Zelda, Steam Deck, crazy auctions, and more!

Running Time: 1:38:42

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Time – Topic Discussed:

01:01 – Nicknames
15:45 – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
31:51 – News: The Steam Deck, Mario & Zelda Auctions, and more!
01:02:49 – Listener Questions & Answers

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Intro: Romance in the Air – Takeshi Hama (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)
Ending: Steam Machine – Daft Punk

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Ex game-journo and noted theme park connoisseur Michael Donahoe joins us for a deep dive into what he considers the best park on the planet (!): Super Nintendo World.

Running Time: 1:54:24

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Time – Topic Discussed:

01:09 – Nicknames
23:34 – Streets of Rage 4
34:22 – Chicory
45:01 – Super Nintendo World Report
01:15:59 – News: The Nintendo Switch OLED, Sony’s Acquisitions, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, and more!

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Intro: Supper Woods – Lena Raine (Chicory)
Ending: We Love – Kazumi Totaka (Yoshi’s Story)

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The hype train has left with a resounding choo-choo! In its wake, we unpack this year’s E3 news and share thoughts on Stranger of Paradise, FF7R Intergrade, 25 years of N64, and more!

Running Time: 2:03:01

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Time – Topic Discussed:

01:40 – Nicknames
11:17 – Apex Legends
19:47 – Stranger in Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
35:20 – Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade
52:07 – Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
54:28 – Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
1:05:37 – News: E3 Recap; Sonic’s 30th Anniversary, Nintendo 64’s Anniversary, and more!

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Intro: Battle Theme – Naoshi Mizuta (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin)
Ending: File Select – Koji Kondo (Super Mario 64)

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E3 is (sorta) back, which means it’s time to buckle up for another round of baseless speculation, ridiculous predictions, and general mayhem as we once again board the #E3HYPETRAIN!

Running Time: 2:07:40

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Time – Topic Discussed:

25:30 – News: Nintendo, Uncharted 4 on PC, E3’s Award show, and more!
34:17 – Nintendo E3 Speculation
57:14 – More News: The EGRETII mini, Yuji Naka’s retirement (?), The Playdate, and more!
01:26:35 – Capcom E3 Speculation
01:33:08 – Microsoft & Bethesda E3 Speculation
01:44:38 – Square-Enix
01:50:30 – Our Wishlists & Last Minute Predictions

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Intro: Mystery Train – Elvis Presley
Ending: C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train) – Quad City DJ’s

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