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November has a lot of amazing game releases for the Switch, including the ambitious Shin Megami Tensei V, the newest Pokemon remakes, and the first paid DLC for Animal Crossing New Horizons. If new games aren't your thing, I also introduce a must visit retro arcade in Tokyo. In the news I go over everyone's favorite two topics: Japanese sale updates and scarily huge Lucario plushies!
(0:00) - Intro
Games
(3:30) - Shin Megami Tensei V
(15:00) - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
(24:42) - Animal Crossing New Horizons Happy Home Paradise
News
(37:30) - Nintendo quarterly financial reports
(41:10) - Weekly Japanese sales data
(42:05) - Best selling Xbox games ever in Japan
(43:39) - Dragon Ball: The Breakers
(44:58) - PAC-MAN Museum+
(46:26) - Pokemon TCG VMAX Climax
(47:34) - Mister Donut Pokemon Donuts
(48:06) - Decidueye in Pokemon Unite
(48:45) - Giant Lucario plush
(49:10) - Kirby pop up shop in Odaiba
Feature
(50:06) - Best retro arcade in Tokyo
(59:02) - Japanese game word of the week
(1:00:03) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/kazzykazycom/status/1453126356158484485?s=20
(1:01:03) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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2022 Tokyo Game Show with Ernest Lin, Frogun, Panzer Dragon Remake, Nintendo Direct September 2022 Analysis
Tokyo Game Life
09/25/22 • 78 min
The biggest Japanese gaming event of the year is here: Tokyo Game Show! PlayStation Universe senior editor Ernest Lin joins me to talk about this year’s TGS. We look at huge upcoming titles like Sonic Frontiers and Resident Evil Village VR, discuss how to properly line up, and the best free tote bags. Plus, I look at retro 3D platformer Frogun and the recent remake of Panzer Dragoon. And I go deep into this month’s Nintendo Direct and State of Play!
Be sure to follow our guest!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/erniichan
PlayStation Universe Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSUdotcom
PSU Official Site: https://www.psu.com/
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(1:20) - Tokyo Game Show 2022 w/ Ernest Lin
Games
(43:19) - Frogun
(51:00) - Panzer Dragoon Remake
News
(59:36) - Nintendo Direct September 2022
(1:14:59) - State of Play September 2022
(1:16:40) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (非対称型ゲーム hitaishogata gemu)
(1:17:12 ) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/ktwfc/status/1569703700058324992
(1:17:35) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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10/09/22 • 53 min
NintendoLife contributor Andrew J. Rue joins me to chat about the Kirby Cafe, the official restaurant for the pink puff located in Tokyo! We discuss the menu, Whispy Woods’ fashion sense, and what you need to do before you visit. I also look at the Zelda-inspired Tunic, and rave about Splatoon 3’s first exciting month. And we can’t forget Wiglett!
Be sure to follow our guest!
Andrew J. Rue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWinnerIsMii
Andrew’s NintendoLife article on the Kirby Cafe: https://www.nintendolife.com/features/kirby-cafe-tokyo-we-go-full-mouthful-mode-beneath-the-worlds-tallest-tower
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(1:14) - Kirby Cafe w/ Andrew J. Rue
Games
(23:55) - Tunic
(32:20) - Splatoon 3 one month later
News
(48:07) - Wiglett
(49:40) - Wild Hearts
(50:57) - Pino X Puyo Puyo
(51:45) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (連打 renda)
(52:13) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/Qpe_xis/status/1574890295237672960
(52:36) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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10/23/22 • 57 min
Kansai resident KyotoGamer joins me to chat about Super Nintendo World, the Mario theme park attraction at Universal Studios Japan! We talk about how Nintendo turned a theme park into a real life video game, what to eat, and tips for your visit. In the games, I discuss the Japan only Custom Robo V2 and close the book on Tunic. Plus Pokemon news, more Japanese games come to the west for the first time, and mascot basketball!
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KyotoGamer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyoto.gamer/
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(1:20) - Super Nintendo World w/ KyotoGamer
Games
(33:06) - Custom Robo V2
(41:10) - Tunic final thoughts
News
(47:15) - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
(49:11) - Splatoon X Pokemon Splatfest
(50:37) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet news, Pokemon TCG price increase
(53:25) - Sonic Frontiers collab, Sonic vs. Pac-Man basketball event
(54:43) - Tokidensho Angel Eyes now available
(55:23) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (死体蹴り shitai keri)
(55:47) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/pokeyugami/status/1579405543864930304
(56:17) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Pokemon Card Shopping in Tokyo w / Graceon, Pokemon Legends Arceus Preview, Pokemon BDSP Final Thoughts, Pocket Pikachu
Tokyo Game Life
01/16/22 • 85 min
Pokemania is in full effect! This episode features a deep dive preview of Pokemon Legends Arceus, final thoughts on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and a hands-on look at the retro virtual pet, Pocket Pikachu. Want to know about Pokemon card shopping in Tokyo? Japan-based Pokemon card collector Graceon joins the podcast this week and discusses the best card shops in Tokyo, the appeal of Japanese Pokemon cards, and why Japanese Pokemon cards just smell so good!
Graceon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceonpokemon/
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(0:00) - Intro
Games
(2:56) - Pokemon Legends Arceus preview
(17:31) - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl final thoughts
(29:54) - Pocket Pikachu hands-on
News
(36:22) - Mario Kart 9 rumors
(39:02) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land gets a release date
(40:53) - Sega opening a new studio in Sapporo
(41:44) - Street Fighter 35th Anniversary
(42:29) - Pokemon Burishai Festival pop up shop
(43:45) - Pokemon TCG Star Birth expansion
(44:27) - Japanese software and hardware sales
Feature
(48:25) - Pokemon Card Shopping in Tokyo w / Graceon
(1:22:40) - Japanese gaming word of the week (無言ギルド mugon guild)
(1:23:33) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/moa151/status/1479056821197639684?s=20
(1:24:10) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Nintendo Tokyo and PARCO Shibuya, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, Dungeon Encounters, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
Tokyo Game Life
12/05/21 • 62 min
Small yet fascinating titles hit the Switch recently including the mind-bending Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, the minimalistic yet addictive Dungeon Encounters, and the newest game from Drakengard alumni, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars. This episode also dives into Japan’s biggest Nintendo store, Nintendo Tokyo, and other amazing gaming merch stores located in the expansive PARCO Shibuya. Plus news about upcoming Switch titles, The Game Awards predictions, and the hottest topic sweeping the internet: Megaton Musashi sales figures!
(0:00) - Intro
Games
(2:28) - Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
(11:17) - Dungeon Encounters
(22:58) - Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
News
(31:18) - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim coming to Switch
(32:34) - Enigma Archives: Rain Code
(33:11) - Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp delay
(35:01) - Japanese sales figures with Pokemon BDSP and Megaton Musashi
(37:53) - Pokemon TCG Start Deck 100
(38:58) - Hori’s Pokemon Legends Arceus peripherals
(39:17) - The Game Awards Predictions
Feature
(40:53) - Nintendo Tokyo and PARCO Shibuya
(58:36) - Japanese gaming word of the week (理論値 rironchi)
(59:04) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/plasmaclusterha/status/1463380562106732549?s=20
(59:51) - Mail: Do Japanese Nintendo games have English options?
(1:01:03) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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2021 Game of the Year Awards, Super Potato Retro Game Shop
Tokyo Game Life
12/19/21 • 64 min
2021 is almost over, so it’s time for some Game of the Year Awards! I rave about my favorite titles from this year, give Picross some love, and for no reason give an award to A Short Hike. I also explore Super Potato, Japan’s most popular retro game shop. Join me as I marvel at the pristine condition of boxed Famicom games and lament broken Virtual Boy kiosks. The news highlights Nintendo Switch’s massive Japanese holiday sales figures, Indie World highlights, and possible Detective Pikachu and Breath of the Wild 2 leaks.
(0:00) - Intro
Games
(2:51) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Top Five Games
(30:50) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Best 2020 Game I Played for the First Time in 2021
(32:39) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Best Retro Game
(33:55) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: Best Remake/Remaster/Port
(35:01) - Game of the Year Awards 2021: A Short Hike Award for No Reason
News
(36:53) - Japanese sales figures with Pokemon BDSP, OLED inventory, PS5 stock woes
(38:41) - Fitness Boxing 2 hits 1 million worldwide
(39:26) - Masayuki Uemura passes away
(40:15) - Nintendo expanding their Japanese headquarters
(41:16) - The Game Award highlights
(43:00) - Breath of the Wild 2 patent leaks
(44:03) - Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX possibly hints at Detective Pikachu sequel update
(45:19) - Hisuian Voltorb and Pokemon Legends Arceus updates
(46:08) - Paper Mario and other NSO updates
(47:59) - Indie World highlights and Japanese eShop sale
Feature
(50:32) - Super Potato retro game shop
(1:00:25) - Japanese gaming word of the week (超反応 chouhannou)
(1:01:11) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/PKirigami/status/1468911413729304577?s=20
(1:01:48) - Mail: Are games cheaper on the Japanese eShop?
(1:03:25) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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2022 Nintendo Switch Preview, Pokemon Wonder at Yomiuri Land
Tokyo Game Life
01/02/22 • 75 min
New year, new games! Nintendo Switch in 2022 looks incredible, and this episode runs down over 50 titles coming to the Nintendo Switch in the next twelve months. From Advance Wars to Zelda, from obscure indies to huge franchises, I examine 2022’s most exciting titles. This episode also highlights Pokemon Wonder at Yomiuri Land, an amazing nature adventure where you search for real Pokemon. It’s a must for all Pokemon fans, so be sure to listen to learn more!
(0:00) - Intro
Games
(2:57) - Pokemon Legends: Arceus
(6:05) - Astroneer, Windjammers 2, Vivid Knight, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
(7:40) - Dragon Quest X Offline Edition, OlliOlli World, Dying Light 2
(8:23) - Triangle Strategy
(10:28) - Chocobo GP, Dragon Quest III HD2D
(11:32) - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Rune Factory 5, Shinigami: Shibito Magire
(12:55) - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Touken Ranbu Warriors
(13:54) - Advance Wars 1 +2 Reboot Camp
(16:40) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land
(18:45) - Splatoon 3
(23:49) - Bayonetta 3
(25:29) - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
(26:50) - The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
(33:14) - Sonic Frontiers, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Card Shark
(35:15) - Convergence: A League of Legends Story, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story, Dark Deity
(36:43) - Dawn of the Monsters, River City Girls Zero, River City Girls 2, RWBY: Arrowfell
(37:57) - Digimon Survive, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon
(39:32) - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
(40:21) - Little Devil Inside, Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Metal Slug Tactics
(43:20) - Neon White, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, Omori, Sea of Stars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Two Point Campus
(46:14) - Possible unannounced Nintendo games
News
(51:52) - Japanese sales figures
(54:38) - Bravely Default II passes 1 million sales
(55:20) - FILA x Shinx collaboration
(56:02) - Among Us Nendoroids
(56:44) - New Nintendo Tokyo merch
Feature
(57:45) - Pokemon Wonder in Yomiuri Land
(1:12:01) - Japanese gaming word of the week (爆死 bakushi)
(1:12:45) - Japanese tweet of the week: https://twitter.com/nendo_snail/status/1473583796599783429?s=20
(1:13:24) - Mail: What’s the best BookOff?
(1:15:00) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land with Genki, Yamashiroya Toy Shop, Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby's Dream Course
Tokyo Game Life
04/10/22 • 67 min
Pink puff power has taken over the podcast as this episode is all about Kirby! Fellow Tokyo resident Genki joins me to talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby’s first 3D adventure. I also take a peek at some retro Kirby titles, Kirby’s Dream Land 3 and Kirby’s Dream Course. This episode’s feature is all about Yamashiroya, a six-story toy shop in Tokyo that’s home to amazing exclusive Kirby merchandise. How many Kirby plushies can you buy? Is HAL’s first 3D Kirby game the best yet? Should Marx be in jail? All will be answered in this episode!
Be sure to follow Genki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Genki_JPN
(0:00) - Intro
Games
(2:25) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land with Genki
(19:11) - Kirby’s Dream Land 3
(28:35) - Kirby’s Dream Course
Feature
(36:06) - Yamashiroya, a toy shop featuring exclusive Kirby merch
News
(55:14) - Breath of the Wild 2 delayed until 2023
(58:44) - Kirby collaborations in Japan and Grammy win
(1:00:45) - Mario Golf coming to NSO
(1:01:37) - Nobody Saves the World and Pocky and Rocky Reshrined get dates
(1:02:29) - Yoshitaka Amano exhibition in Tokyo
(1:02:53) - Japanese Software and Hardware Sales
(1:04:53) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (移植 ishoku)
(1:05:41) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/goegoezzz/status/1510461682186739713?s=20&t=5ZNCpJLpKiTfacWMGWYEQw
(1:06:14) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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03/27/22 • 61 min
Race into spring with this racing game themed episode! I explore pro racing simulator arcade DDR Akiba, where you can experience the closest thing to driving on a real Japanese speedway. If realism isn’t your thing, I also look at a trio of fascinating Nintendo racers. Mario Kart 8’s Booster Course Pass gives new life to the Switch’s best selling game. F-Zero X reminds us of the N64’s impressive hardware. And Stunt Race FX is an odd yet important relic of Nintendo history.
(0:00) - Intro
Feature
(2:28) - Racing Simulation Pro Shop DDR Akiba
Games
(14:50) - Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass
(28:39) - F-Zero X
(39:44) - Stunt Race FX
News
(49:14) - Alien Soldier, Super Fantasy Zone, and Light Crusader on Nintendo Switch Online
(50:39) - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Mythical Pokemon
(52:12) - Kirby 30th Anniversary Concert
(53:05) - Nintendo Switch Online Missions and Rewards
(54:30) - Elden Ring Sales
(57:10) - Yuka Morii Exhibition in Tokyo
(57:54) - Japanese Software and Hardware Sales
(59:51) - Japanese Gaming Phrase of the Week (芋 imo)
(1:00:26) - Japanese Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/blacktangent/status/1504469997245980674?s=20&t=iwGjQNpa0Un7TBfCbJwinQ
(1:01:02) - Closing
Social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Tokyo Game Life have?
Tokyo Game Life currently has 81 episodes available.
What topics does Tokyo Game Life cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts and Video Games.
What is the most popular episode on Tokyo Game Life?
The episode title 'Best retro arcade in Tokyo, Shin Megami Tensei V, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Animal Crossing New Horizons Happy Home Paradise' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tokyo Game Life?
The average episode length on Tokyo Game Life is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tokyo Game Life released?
Episodes of Tokyo Game Life are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Tokyo Game Life?
The first episode of Tokyo Game Life was released on Nov 21, 2021.
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