Tokyo Game Life

Jan 26 2025 84 ep. 58 mins 8
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Tokyo based video game podcast focusing on Nintendo and gaming culture in Japan's capital.

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Moon: Remix RPG Adventure with Joshua Goldie, Switch 2 Reveal, Earthbound in Shinjuku

Jan 26 2025 115 mins  
Source Gaming’s Joshua Goldie returns as we dive into 1997’s cult classic Moon: Remix RPG Adventure! We dive into everything weird and wonderful about this anti-RPG and how it influenced so many developers. Plus, we take a peek at the next generation as we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal! And I take you inside a very busy Earthbound pop up shop in Shinjuku! Follow our gue

Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan with Daan Koopman, Dragon Quest III HD2D Final Thoughts

Jan 12 2025 40 mins  
Daan Koopman aka NintenDaan joins the podcast to share about his journey into the jungles of Donkey Kong Country in Universal Studios Japan! We explore every inch of the park, from the innovative minecart ride to the hot dog stand to Funky’s merch shop! Plus, I share my final thoughts on Dragon Quest III HD2D! Follow our guest! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nintendaan.bsky.s

Nintendo in 2025 Predictions with Dale Clayton, Super Mario Marunouchi Bright Holiday

Dec 29 2024 63 mins  
Dinosaur Kirby, roguelite Star Fox, and new princesses? YouTube Dale Clayton returns as we share our predictions for Nintendo in 2025! How will Switch 2 amaze and baffle us? What’s Nintendo cooking up for the next Mario movie? Will we be able to actually buy a Switch 2 in Japan? We share our 100% accurate guesses! In the feature, I take you to the golden streets around Tokyo Stat

Game of the Year 2024 with Still Loading Podcast, More Japanese Gaming Pamphlets

Dec 15 2024 98 mins  
2024 is coming to a close, so what better time to chat about the best games that came out this year! And the best games that didn’t come out this year! And just games in general! Podcaster Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns as we chat about our favorite games in 2024. New games, old games, DLC, we create a one of a kind list about what blew us away this year! And in the

Dragon Quest III HD2D with ChristophRPG, The History of Dragon Quest III's Launch in Japan

Dec 01 2024 45 mins  
One of the biggest games in Japanese history is back: Dragon Quest III! JRPG superfan ChristophRPG joins as we chat about the newest HD2D version and how the original game’s stellar game design still shines in 2024. Plus I take you back in time to give you all the details of Dragon Quest III’s original launch in Japan! How many kids were arrested for truancy? You gotta listen t

Pokemon x Kogei with Dale Clayton, Mario & Luigi Brothership

Nov 17 2024 62 mins  
Pokemon + Japanese art = one amazing exhibit! Returning guest Dale Clayton joins as we rave about the fantastic Pokemon x Kogei art exhibit happening right now in Tokyo featuring incredible Pokemon themed pieces from Japan’s best craftsmen. We also island hop to give some detailed thoughts on Mario & Luigi Brothership! Plus, some big news including the long-awaited reveal of

Metal Slader Glory with Lewis Packwood, Gaming in Tachikawa

Nov 03 2024 49 mins  
Is Metal Slader Glory the most important game ever? Maybe! Author Lewis Packwood joins as we unravel the incredible history of HAL Laboratory’s Famicom adventure game, Metal Slader Glory. Perhaps the most ambitious Famicom title, its tumultuous development may have led to the creation of the Nintendo we know today! Plus, I take you to beautiful Tachikawa as we hit up its gaming h

Starfy Series with The RPG Monger, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Final Thoughts

Oct 20 2024 37 mins  
Starfish or star? Who knows! YouTuber The RPG Mongers joins as we chat about the Starfy series, one of Nintendo’s most underrated platformers! Mostly a Japan only franchise, it’s recently gained new popularity thanks to a worldwide NSO release. We explore its tumultuous development origins, dive into how it’s unique from other platformers, and try to craft Starfy’s ultimate

Nintendo Museum with KyotoGamer, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astro Bot

Oct 06 2024 91 mins  
Nintendo Museum has opened its doors, and returning guest KyotoGamer is here to tell us all about it! We get into every single detail from getting tickets, to umbrella holders, to burger toppings, to prototype controllers, to box quality, to how you should spend your coins… literally EVERYTHING about the Nintendo Museum is covered in-depth! In the games section, I rave about two

Red Earth with D.J. Tatsujin, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, Hakkeijima Sea Paradise x Animal Crossing

Sep 22 2024 52 mins  
DJ Tatsujin of Gemubaka joins as we venture to the strange and wonderful world of Red Earth! Why did Capcom make a fantasy boss rush fighting game right before Street Fighter III? How do you actually get good? Who should be in Monster Hunter? We get into everything about one of Capcom’s most obscure fighters. And I take a look at the newly released Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Coll