IKINARI! Podcast

More fighting game tunes in this episode, including Capcom vs SNK 2, Killer Instinct (reboot), Tekken 2 and Tekken Tag Tournament 2.

In this fighting game music-only episode, Jesse plays some of his favorites from the Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Samurai Shodown (Spirits) and Guilty Gear franchises.

An extra-hefty episode full of 16-bit jams from the game machine that shaped Jesse's early teenage years.

Back after a long absence! For the time being, we'll be experimenting with two-person episodes on a less-than-weekly basis, so nobody gets burnt out. In this episode, Eric is tasked with convincing Jesse to buy Red Dead Redemption 2. Then, to reciprocate, Jesse takes on the job of convincing Eric to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

In this episode, we go on a listening tour of some of the best game music from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Note: From this episode onward, IKINARI! Podcast will no longer be hosted on YouTube. Links to episodes in audio format will continue to be posted on this blog as they are released. Thank you as always for listening!

You found collectible 1 of 750. Jesse and Eric talk open world games like the upcoming Far Cry 5. Listen to the audio version or watch the video version

Jesse runs solo this episode, talking about Japanese Valentine's Day and Monster Hunter: World. Listen to the audio version or watch the video version

It's the game that brought us together. Hear what we love and hate about Blizzard's hero shooter. Audio episode Video episode

We speculate about gaming trends in 2018. Apparently it's just going to be one big games-as-services, always-online microtransaction fest.   Audio episode Video episode IKINARI! Podcast is a weekly discussion about games and the like, featuring two Americans and a Briton, all of whom live in Japan.

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Discussion ventures well into the cinematic realm today as Jesse and Eric talk about their favorite beginnings and endings. Audio episode Video episode

Ever had a bad job? We have. By the way, this episode sounds way better than last week's. Audio episode Video episode

A white-knuckle battle royale over lasers, elves, teleporters and mithril. Audio episode Video epsiode

We geek out over ninjas in games, TV and movies.Audio episode Video episode

This episode is about all the aural and visual stuff going on in the background that helps make a game immersive, accessible, realistic or just pretty. Audio episode Video episode

What's good and bad about being a gamer in Japan? We'll tell you. Audio episode Video episode

All that stuff in video games that doesn't make sense? Yeah, that's what we're talking about today. Sorry for the uneven audio quality in this episode! We're working on it. Audio episode Video episode

This week we talk about parenting as it relates to video games. And Jesse shares his Tokyo Game Show stories (and photos, if you watch the video version). Audio episode Video episode

Matt and Jesse recommend YouTube channels, game related or not, to each other. What about your favorites? Tell us! Otherwise it kind of feels like nobody's listening. Sad face. Audio episode Video episode

Jesse and Matt discuss loot and loot grinding in video games. Matt has fantasies about being powerful. Jesse wants to be able to carry more loaves of bread. Video version Audio version