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!
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(21:45) - Suika Game Planet
(28:20) - Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2
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(37:22) - Tokyo gaming events for the New Year
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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!
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(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
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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!
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(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
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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!
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(0:58) - Dragon Quest I&II HD2D w/ ChristophRPG
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(35:52) - Lawson X Dragon Quest
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(43:37) - PokePark Kanto, Switch 2 sales, Pokopia
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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!
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(0:53) - Pokemon Legends Z-A w/ Nintendo Maniacs
(43:18) - Mario and Wario
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(1:02:08) - Pokecology
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(1:11:04) - New Switch 2 games, Mister Donut X Pokemon
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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!
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(0:49) - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles w/ Stephen Meyerink
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(0:54:57) - Sega Store Tokyo
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(1:11:50) - Close To You Pikmin Short, New Tokyo Events
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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!
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(0:52) - Tokyo Game Show 2025 w/ Mr. Kn1v3s
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(1:21:19) - Hades II
(1:31:17) - Fire Emblem Shadows
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(1:38:56) - New Nintendo of America president, FFIX cafe
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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!
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(0:55) - Video Game Prom 2025 w/ Scott Popular and Mr. Kn1v3s
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(27:35) - Hollow Knight: Silksong
(38:46) - Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald Rush
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(44:26) - Nintendo Direct September 2025 Analysis
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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.
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(0:51) - Nintendo Fonts w/ Kaihatsu
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(37:27) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
(45:04) - Hello, Mario!
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(47:47) - New pop ups, Mega Pokemon, Nintendo Direct soon
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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!
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(0:52) - Conjunctivitalizer w/ KaniPro Games
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(27:41) - Katamari Damacy Collaboration Cafe
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(39:06) - Parco Games, Drag X Drive devs, Kirby Air Riders Direct
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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!
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(0:55) - Dear me, I was… with Joshua Goldie
(19:53) - More Donkey Kong Bananza
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(37:29) - The Shape of Mother
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(47:18) - Big DK, Partner Showcase and Indie World
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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!
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(0:50) - Donkey Kong Bananza w/ DK Vine
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(53:34) - Kiddy Land Shinjuku
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(1:00:53) - GiGO No.1 closing, Pokemon Presents
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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. In the feature, I take you inside Capcom Osaka, the company’s biggest merch store in Japan!
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(0:48) - Buriki One w/ IdolismJ
Feature
(39:57) - Capcom Store Osaka
News
(49:25) - New stores and events at Shibuya Parco
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Pro Mario Kart player Vantox joins as we chat about the competitive scene and mastering Mario Kart! How can you go from 24th place all the way to the top? Plus I share more details on the Switch 2 launch games I’ve been playing, and share my demo impressions on Donkey Kong Bananza!
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(0:50) - Mastering Mario Kart w/ Vantox
Games
(21:45) - More Switch 2 launch games
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(41:15) - Donkey Kong Bananza impressions, new events in Tokyo
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YouTuber Dale Clayton is back as we delve into the Switch 2 launch in Japan! We chronicle our journey to getting one in Japan and chat about the hardware’s record-breaking launch in the country! Plus we look at Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and a smattering of other games we’re playing on Nintendo’s newest console!
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(0:50) - Switch 2 launch in Japan w/ Dale Clayton
Games
(29:08) - Mario Kart World
(57:45) - Welcome Tour
(1:14:32) - Other Switch 2 launch titles
News
(1:28:26) - Switch 2 sales, five upcoming games to care about
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Game preservationist Caitlyn Pascal joins to chat about electro-mechanical games, the machines that dominated Japanese arcades before video games! We explore the fascinating history on how some of the biggest arcade titans got their start making these one-of-a-kind devices that showcased amazing technology, and talk about Caitlyn’s effort to preserve this important chapter of gaming history! And I look at some classic titles in Capcom Fighting Collection 2!
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(0:53) - Electro-mechanical games w/ Caitlyn Pascal
Games
(37:31) - Capcom Fighting Collection 2
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(54:03) - NSO games, new Pokemon merch, Death Stranding 2 in Tokyo
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YouTuber Dale Clayton is back as we dive into a Nintendo Switch retrospective! We go year by year exploring the highs, lows, and weirds of Nintendo’s greatest console. In the feature section, I talk about one of Nintendo’s best merch partners, EDITMODE!
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(0:50) - Switch Retrospective w/ Dale Clayton
Feature
(1:33:05) - EDITMODE: Nintendo Apparel
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(1:39:57) - Switch 2 in Japan updates
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YouTuber 4amLaundry joins as we chat about retro game shopping in Tokyo! We recommend our favorite shops, games, and analyze the state of retro game hunting in Japan! And I take a look at Kairosoft’s Heian City Story!
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(0:55) - Retro Game Shopping in Tokyo w/ 4amLaundry
Games
(39:34) - Heian City Story
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(46:14) - Switch 2 preorder updates, new game merch
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What’s up with moai in video games? You’re gonna find out as game developer and creator of moai.games joins as we chat about moai in Japanese games! We explore Japan’s fascination with these mysterious statues, why Konami loves them so much, and reveal our favorite moai! Plus I take a look at Koei’s ambitious strategy game Uncharted Waters: New Horizons before closing out with some Japan-focused Switch 2 news!
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0:00) - Intro
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(0:54) - Moai in Japanese games w/ Matt Sephton
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(30:50) - Uncharted Waters: New Horizons
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(36:45) - Mario Kart World Direct, Switch 2 preorders in Japan
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Japanese mascots, yakuza, kei trucks, and more can be found as you explore the Japanese countryside in Promise Mascot Agency from Kaizen Game Works! Game director Oli Clarke Smith joins to talk about how this unique amalgamation of ideas came together to make the game, working with legendary game dev Ikumi Nakamura, assembling an all-star voice cast, and more! Also I give all the details on my trip to Nintendo Osaka, and dive deep into the surprising Switch 2 Direct!
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(1:01) - Promise Mascot Agency w/ Oli Clarke Smith
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(33:59) - Nintendo Osaka
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(41:58) - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
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