Podcast Episodes

8-4 Play 11/12/2021: OLD BUDS, NEW BUSHES

We know, we don't look a day over #247! Pull up a chair and listen to these ol' timers recount (and forget) tales from our past, checking in on Shin Megami Tensei V, Pikmin Bloom, and the new Animal …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

8-4 Play 10/29/2021: SPINEL ME RIGHT ROUND

We dive deep on RE4 in VR for the Quest with the help of our resident, evil Resident-Evil expert Alex Aniel, and chat Dungeon Encounters, more Super Nintendo World, and some news.

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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

8-4 Play 10/15/2021: GOOD AS DREAD

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.

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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

8-4 Play 10/01/2021: TIGHT 64

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 Direc…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

8-4 Play 9/17/2021: LEAVE IT TO THE MASTERS

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

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00:56 – Nicknames
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Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

8-4 Play 9/3/2021: GOLF BADGUY

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.…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

8-4 Play 8/20/2021: GOOD TIME TO BE A HUNTER

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 M…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

8-4 Play 8/6/2021: SPIRITUAL OPIUM

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 …

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

8-4 Play 7/23/2021: QUALITY ASSURED

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, St…

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

8-4 Play 7/9/2021: MR. HOE'S WILD RIDE

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.

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Published on 4 years, 5 months ago