8-4 Play

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Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.

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Aug 4, 2023 · 59 min
8-4 Play 8/4/2023: NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MACDONALD
Saddle up for a very special tight 60 with the rootinest, tootinest podcastin' crew this side of the Alamo's basement. Featuring Pikmin 4, Remnant II, a bit more Zelda—and [not much] more! (Recorded before 8-4 Day, sorry for not mentioning 8-4 Day. Happy 8-4 Day!) Time – Topic Discussed: 00:46 – Nicknames 11:52 – Pikmin 4 27:44 – Remnant II 36:46 – News: PS5 Pro rumors, Switch 2 rumors, and more!
Jul 21, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
8-4 Play 7/21/2023: ECHO LOCATION
LIVE and in-person from the new 8-4 Towers in sunny (and humid) [REDACTED], the crew talks Final Fantasy XVI, Viewfinder, BitSummit, and frankly a surprising amount about Exoprimal. Time – Topic Discussed: 02:22 – Nicknames 19:30 – Exoprimal 27:54 – Viewfinder 34:49 – Tears of the Kingdom 37:07 – Final Fantasy XVI 46:32 – News: Microsoft/ActiBlizz, Famicom turns 40, and more!
Jul 7, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
8-4 Play 7/7/2023: FANG IN THERE
Mark's out, John's out, and we're locked out of the office! That won't stop this ragtag crew from gathering online to discuss the PC Engine's Fang of Alnam, debate the merits of the Pikmin 4 demo's tutorials, and best of all, catch up with our pal, Roy! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:51 – Nicknames 09:54 – Fang of Alnam 37:17 – Final Fantasy XVI 51:13 – Pikmin 4 demo impressions 01:11:34 – Grounded 01:18:33 – News: MGS4 rumors, PSVR2 PC driver buzz, EVO registration numbers, and more!
Jun 23, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
8-4 Play 6/23/2023: EIKONIC BEHAVIOR
Folks - WE GOT ONE!! Nintendo must've gotten all your calls and letters, because they dropped a Direct BEFORE recording for once! Thrill to fresh-off-the-grill Hot Takes on all that shiz, plus Xbox and Summer Games talk, FF16 demo impressions, and more! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:48 – Nicknames 02:50 – Tears of the Kingdom 08:02 – Final Fantasy XVI 28:12 – John at the RGG Summit 37:37 – News: Summer Game Fest highlights, the Nintendo Direct, and more!
Jun 9, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
8-4 Play 6/9/2023: FREAKS IN THE STREETS
Capcom localization director Andrew Alfonso joins Graeme and the gang to dig in to Street Fighter 6, topped off with a dollop of news (recorded pre-Summer Game Fest, mind you). Time – Topic Discussed: 01:04 – Nicknames 19:32 – Street Fighter 6 56:31 – News: MGS Delta, Apple Vision Pro, and more!
May 26, 2023 · 2 hr 18 min
8-4 Play 5/26/2023: BOOGERS, PICKLES, AND ZELDA
17-Bit head honcho and two-time Kakariko Village gherkin tossing champion Jake Kazdal joins us once again for an epic (and largely spoiler-free) first discussion on all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Plus quick thoughts on PlayStation Showcase 2023! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:52 – Nicknames 06:52 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 01:42:40 – Break 01:43:10 – News: The Playstation Showcase Recap
May 12, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
8-4 Play 5/12/2023: OUT FOR ZELDA
Thank you for calling 8-4 Play. We can't take your call right now, but please leave a message at the tone and we'll get back to you as soon as we've had our fill of Tears of the Kingdom. *BEEEEP* Time – Topic Discussed: 01:58 – Nicknames 11:28 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters 19:09 – Hollow Knight 28:58 – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 37:12 – Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes 47:41 – Tunic 1:03:41 – News: Redfall disappoints, PS5 sales and a liiiiiiitle bit more. 1:06:55 – Mario Bros Movie Impressions (Yes, there are spoilers)
Apr 28, 2023 · 1 hr 55 min
8-4 Play 4/28/2023: GOLDEN (MAN)GODS
Golden Week is here, and look what the Pegasus dragged in--that's right, straight from the skies above Narita Airport, it's fan favorite special guest Shane Bettenhausen! Join us for talk of the hottest trailers from two weeks ago (TOTK and FF16), the latest Arcade Archives releases, the new FF Pixel Remasters, the MS/Activision drama, and of course (booming voice) Humanityyyyyyyyy. Time – Topic Discussed: 01:17 – Nicknames 05:12 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster 09:20 – Tears of the Kingdom trailer reactions 16:25 – Humanity 21:20 – Arcade Archives (Phelios, Metal Hawk, and more) 36:49 – Final Fantasy XVI 1:04:13 – The Tetris movie 1:19:42 – News: Microsoft/Activision merger, Humanity, Apple wins against Epic's appeal, and more!
Apr 14, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
8-4 Play 4/14/2023: STUPID SEXY PALADINS
Gaming Jesus is missing, and it's up to YOU to make it through this podcast without him! Strap in for random talk about Super Mario Galaxy, Hollow Knight, Gabe's irrational fear of chocolate, more Resident Evil 4-make, and (of course) another obscure PC Engine game nobody has ever heard of. Plus news! But not Zelda Trailer or FF16 SOP news. Just…other news. ENJOY! Time – Topic Discussed: 01:18 – Nicknames 26:31 – Resident Evil 4 Remake 32:23 – Hollow Knight 39:55 – Vasteel (it's a PC Engine game) 48:09 – Super Mario Galaxy 01:04:04 – News: Sayonara E3, PS5 rumors, Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, and more!
Mar 31, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
8-4 Play 3/31/2023: FAREWELL SWEET HYPE TRAIN
E3 may be gone (for now?), but the show must go on, as they say, so join us for thoughts on Resident Evil 4-make™, Wo-Long: Fallen Dynasty, Meg's Monster, the new Tears of the Kingdom details, and more. (Recorded before the E3 news dropped, RIP.) Time – Topic Discussed: 00:57 – Nicknames 09:07 – Resident Evil 4 Remake 37:55 – Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty 43:04 – Meg's Monster 48:01 – Tunic 57:30 – News: E3 speculation, PS5 slim rumors, Zelda gameplay, and more!
Mar 17, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
8-4 Play 3/17/2023: THE BUTCHER SHOP
The crew gather (IRL!) to talk Octopath II, the Resident Evil 4 demo (i.e. RE 4-make) and Village in PSVR2, Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line, and E3 or not E3 -- or is that even a question? Time – Topic Discussed: 01:12 – Nicknames 09:53 – Octopath Traveler II Impressions 15:34 – Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line 24:12 – Resident Evil 4 Demo Impressions (DEMO SPOILERS 31:44 - 33:24) 44:46 – Resident Evil Village on PSVR2 51:18 – News: PS5 sales skyrocket in Japan, Microsoft-Activision merger, and more!
Mar 3, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
8-4 Play 3/3/2023: SHADOW OF THE NERDTREE
Wherein the gang dish on the latest State of Play (ok, mostly Humanity to be honest), PSVR 2 launch, Mikami's departure and the Elden Ring DLC announcement (STEAK BET ALERT). Time – Topic Discussed: 01:04 – Nicknames 13:00 – PSVR2 Talk (Resident Evil Village) 30:44 – Humanity 44:52 – Like a Dragon: Ishin 52:55 – News: Pokemon Direct, Shinji Mikami leaves Tango Gameworks, and more!
Feb 17, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
8-4 Play 2/17/2023: GUYS AND EYEDOLS
We catch up on the latest Nintendo Direct with talk about Metroid Prime Remastered, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance nostalgia, and (of course) hot takes on the latest Zelda trailer. Time – Topic Discussed: 00:52 – Nicknames 09:05 – PC Engine Talk (Private eye dol) 25:36 – Metroid Prime Remastered 32:35 – Gargoyle's Quest 38:08 – The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap 43:04 – Nintendo Direct Recap
Feb 3, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
8-4 Play 2/3/2023: JOJO'S HI-FI ADVENTURE
Game director at Tango Gameworks, self-admitted Zwan fan, and (actual) friend of the show John Johanas joins to talk all about the hottest game that no one had heard of until a week ago: Hi-Fi Rush! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:54 – Nicknames 07:44 – Hi-Fi Rush with Director John Johanas
Jan 20, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
8-4 Play 1/20/2023: FAR EAST OF SHIBUYA
With Gaming Jesus MIA, we broke out the rotary phone and called Turbo Zone Direct (1-800-DUO-THIS) to summon newcomer JP Wentz for an in-person show (!) to talk a lot of PC Engine, a little Pokemon S&V, a touch of Tunic, a sprinkling of news, and more! 02:44 – Nicknames 12:29 – PC Engine Talk 41:03 – Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 50:48 – Tunic 56:24 – January's releases, AGDQ and more!
Jan 6, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
8-4 Play 01/6/2023: MONEY TO BURN
Kick off the new year with a TIGHT 60 (tm) of wistful holiday memories of three ogres battled, two crises cored, one avatar movie, and a fel-o-ny in an air fryer. 01:59 – Nicknames 19:44 – Tactics Ogre: Reborn 31:16 – Sekiro 36:00 – Night in the Woods 37:24 – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII 41:16 – News: PlayStation's Project Leonardo, Pro Switch cancellation rumors, and more!
Dec 23, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
8-4 Play 12/23/2022: HERE COMES JESUS CLAUS
In our holiday special, wayward son Graeme returns home to learn the true meaning of Christmas—i.e. Armored Core and Street Fighter, The Game Awards, Ash hanging up his Pokéballs, and plenty more. WARNING: SANTA SPOILERS: KEEP AWAY FROM 10 AND UNDER 01:07 – Nicknames12:50 – Armored Core chat33:18 – Street Fighter 6 Beta45:30 – Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core Reunion52:33 – News: The Game Awards, Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, and more!
Dec 9, 2022 · 1 hr
8-4 Play 12/9/2022: FUNKY KONG OF 40,000 YEARS
Travel back to a time before (a day before!) the Game Awards and revel in the nostalgia and naïveté of those bygone days when people cared about Mario movie trailer #2, Elden Ring art books, and Yuji Naka conspiracy theories. Time – Topic Discussed: 01:07 – Nicknames 14:27 – The second Mario Movie trailer 20:35 – Elden Ring 39:52 – Vampire Survivors 44:42 – News: Street Fighter 6 leaks, Summer Games Fest returns, Yuzo Koshiro announces a Mega Drive game, and more!
Nov 25, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
8-4 Play 11/25/2022: TURKEY SURVIVORS
Kyoto's reigning turducken champion and 17-Bit head honcho Jake Kazdal joins us straight from the dinner table in Kyoto to talk about Somerville, Vampire Survivors, Pokemon S&V, the upcoming Game Awards, and plenty more! Time – Topic Discussed: 01:08 – Nicknames 01:39 – Word Cup Spoiler Talk (Germany v. Japan) 02:41 – World Cup Spoiler Talk Ends 13:10 – Somerville 22:48 – Vampire Survivors 30:02 – Pokemon Scarlet 40:22 – God of War: Ragnarok 50:40 – News: The Game Awards nominations, Miyamoto's Birthady, and more!
Nov 11, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
8-4 Play 11/11/2022: S'MORE TAKES (PARODY ACCOUNT)
Gather round the campfire for mildly-warm-yet-palatable-even-if-they-briefly-fell-on-the-ground takes on Modern Warfare II, Twitter, Callisto Protocol & Japanese game "cens0rship," Nintendo numbers and more. Time – Topic Discussed: 01:39 – Nicknames 18:38 – Twitter Tawk 32:42 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) 43:24 – Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker 46:44 – Tetris Effect Connected 53:59 – News: Nintendo's Financials, Callisto Protocol cancelled in Japan, PSVR2 and more!