8-4 Play

8-4, Ltd.

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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425 episodes
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Jul 10, 2020 · 2 hr 36 min
8-4 Play 7/10/2020: ALT.GAMES.JAPAN
Author, localizer, and (most importantly) long-time friend of the show Matt Alt joins us to discuss his new book, Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World. Plus the usual news and other nonsense you've come to expect from your favorite podcast about Japan, and games, and Japanese games.
Jun 26, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
8-4 Play 6/26/2020: XANA-DON'T
This week we touch briefly on The Last of Us--or how it makes us feel things. Dark things. Then it's business as usual with talk of the latest Pokémon news, the joy of mining, and of course Strong Zero.
Jun 12, 2020 · 2 hr 2 min
8-4 Play 6/12/2020: HI, FIVE
Big gaming news on a Friday again, huh? Guess it won't be in the latest 8-4 Play... WRONG. We went all out and recorded a special PS5 segment on Friday! Join us, as we gaze into the traceable rays and haptic sounds of the future.
May 29, 2020 · 2 hr 26 min
8-4 Play 5/29/2020: DOUBLE PINE STRASH ZERO
It's here! The 8-4 Play FF7R Spoilercast! Stick around to the end of this week's episode to hear all our timely, spoilery takes.
May 15, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
8-4 Play 5/15/2020: TGS RIP
This week we talk about the big changes happening in civilization—Civilization 6, that is! We also check in on Animal Crossing and pour one out for TGS.
May 1, 2020 · 1 hr 20 min
8-4 Play 5/1/2020: MANA'S BEST FRIEND
Brand new audio, same old cast. Well, besides Roy and Derm. So basically not the same old cast. Anyway, grab a beverage and saddle up (indoor) poolside as we celebrate Golden Week responsibly and put our new trial audio engineer's skills to the test.
Apr 17, 2020 · 1 hr 45 min
8-4 Play 4/17/2020: MATERIA GIRLS
Strap on your nostalgia goggles-- Or wait, maybe take them off? I'm not sure! Because this week we dive deep on Final Fantasy VII Remake, in this spoiler-free spectacular.
Apr 3, 2020 · 1 hr 40 min
8-4 Play 4/3/2020: REMOTE PLAY
This week we embrace the future of podcasting technology while gushing about Animal Crossing. Wash your hands.
Mar 20, 2020 · 1 hr 47 min
8-4 Play 3/20/2020: NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT
We hunker down to discuss that PS5 presentation, the latest from Indie World, and our favorite gaming smells.
Mar 6, 2020 · 2 hr 18 min
8-4 Play 3/6/2020: TWERK FROM HOME
The gang takes a break from scouring Tokyo for toilet paper to talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, Playstation VR, and reflect on the PS2's legacy.
Feb 21, 2020 · 1 hr 59 min
8-4 Play 2/21/2020: RAP ROCKIN' PROFESSOR OAK
This week we struggle to pick the 9 games that define us, talk about corona conspiracy theories, and speculate about the latest Animal Crossing Direct.
Feb 7, 2020 · 1 hr 51 min
8-4 Play 2/07/2020: CAST A POD TO YOUR WITCHER
This week we welcome a special guest to talk about a bevy of Nintendo news and sing that Witcher song.
Jan 24, 2020 · 1 hr 55 min
8-4 Play 1/24/2020: OH MY CAR
It's delay season, folks, and everyone is sad. But we're playing the new Yakuza, so it's not all bad!
Jan 10, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
8-4 Play 1/10/2020: SUPER PODCAST 2020
We're back from the holiday break, with stories to tell of video games, travel, and pants-wetting.
Dec 20, 2019 · 1 hr 47 min
8-4 Play 12/20/2019: XMAS SERIES X
It's that time of year! We talk about our holiday memories, and of course the games and Japan and Japanese games of 2019.
Dec 6, 2019 · 1 hr 55 min
8-4 Play 12/06/2019: KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON
This week we're joined by special guest and saver-of-bacon, Alan Averill! We talk about roads (a lot) and ponder what qualities define a burrito.
Nov 22, 2019 · 1 hr 51 min
8-4 Play 11/22/2019: GIGANTACAST
Plug in your BB and grab a bowl of cryptobyte curry cuz this week we're talking about Death Stranding AND the next generation of Pokémon games!
Nov 8, 2019 · 1 hr 46 min
8-4 Play 11/8/2019: ONI LEMON
This week we go goo-goo for Gooigi, prepare ourselves mentally for Death Stranding, and talk about a primordial VR experience.
Oct 25, 2019 · 1 hr 38 min
8-4 Play 10/25/2019: SHI-BOO-YA
Special guest Alex Aniel joins us for a very spooooky almost-Halloween episode.
Oct 11, 2019 · 1 hr 40 min
8-4 Play 10/11/2019: FINGER OF GOD
An epic typhoon looms over Tokyo, but there's still gaming news to cover! We grab some cans and discuss, while trying to not worry about the impending F5.