Tokyo Game Life

Pokemon + Japanese art = one amazing exhibit! Returning guest Dale Clayton joins as we rave about the fantastic Pokemon x Kogei art exhibit happening right now in Tokyo featuring incredible Pokemon themed pieces from Japan’s best craftsmen. We also island hop to give some detailed thoughts on Mario & Luigi Brothership! Plus, some big news including the long-awaited reveal of Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dale_dpg (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:47) - Pokemon x Kogei w/ Dale Clayton Games (25:39) - Mario & Luigi Brothership News (45:48) - Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Direct (54:58) - Super Mario Marunouchi Illumination (58:07) - Lawson x Earthbound 30th anniversary collab (1:02:05) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Is Metal Slader Glory the most important game ever? Maybe! Author Lewis Packwood joins as we unravel the incredible history of HAL Laboratory’s Famicom adventure game, Metal Slader Glory. Perhaps the most ambitious Famicom title, its tumultuous development may have led to the creation of the Nintendo we know today! Plus, I take you to beautiful Tachikawa as we hit up its gaming hot spots! Follow our guest! Site: https://lewispackwood.com/ Book: https://www.casemateipm.com/9781399073776/curious-video-game-machines/ Social: https://x.com/LewisPackwood (0:00) - Intro Games (0:57) - Metal Slader Glory w/ Lewis Packwood Feature (31:43) - Gaming in Tachikawa News (41:00) - Nintendo’s big news week (47:06) - Gaming events in Tokyo (49:14) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Starfish or star? Who knows! YouTuber The RPG Mongers joins as we chat about the Starfy series, one of Nintendo’s most underrated platformers! Mostly a Japan only franchise, it’s recently gained new popularity thanks to a worldwide NSO release. We explore its tumultuous development origins, dive into how it’s unique from other platformers, and try to craft Starfy’s ultimate Smash moveset. Also I give some final thoughts on the monsterific The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRpgMonger Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therpgmonger.bsky.social (0:00) - Intro Feature (1:00) - Starfy Series w/ The RPG Monger Games (23:47) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Final Thoughts News (32:11) - Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo (34:14) - Game Freak Leak (35:13) - Sega store coming to Shibuya Parco (36:20) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Nintendo Museum has opened its doors, and returning guest KyotoGamer is here to tell us all about it! We get into every single detail from getting tickets, to umbrella holders, to burger toppings, to prototype controllers, to box quality, to how you should spend your coins… literally EVERYTHING about the Nintendo Museum is covered in-depth! In the games section, I rave about two of the year’s best games: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Astro Bot! Follow our guest! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyoto.gamer/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kyoto.gamer (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:47) - Nintendo Museum w/ KyotoGamer Games (1:08:09) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (1:17:34) - Astro Bot News (1:25:14) - New game announcements (Ghost of Yotei, Holy Horror Mansion) (1:29:44) - Echoes of Wisdom updates (1:30:19) - Death Stranding exhibit in Tokyo (1:30:47) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

DJ Tatsujin of Gemubaka joins as we venture to the strange and wonderful world of Red Earth! Why did Capcom make a fantasy boss rush fighting game right before Street Fighter III? How do you actually get good? Who should be in Monster Hunter? We get into everything about one of Capcom’s most obscure fighters. And I take a look at the newly released Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection! In the feature section, join me as I take you to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise to check out their Animal Crossing event! Follow our guest! Site: https://gemubaka.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gemubaka Twitter: https://twitter.com/djtatsujin   (0:00) - Intro Games (1:05) - Red Earth w/ DJ Tatsujin of Gemubaka (29:27) - Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Feature (38:14) - Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise x Animal Crossing News (47:28) - Possible Switch 2 leaks (50:02) - Splatoon 3 Grand Festival results (51:19) - The Secrets of Mother 2 / Earthbound book (51:57) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Nintendo superfan Zalman joins as we unravel the mysteries of the Famicom Detective Club series! What was once a niche Japan only franchise now as a worldwide release with Emio - The Smiling Man! We explore Yoshio Sakamoto’s fascination with the series, why adventure games are so appealing to Nintendo, and Ayumi Tachibana’s Smash moveset. In the games, I take a look at all the secrets housed in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Master Works! Plus a whole lotta news including the best stuff from the Nintendo Direct! Follow our guest! Twitter: https://twitter.com/enterzalman   (0:00) - Intro Feature (1:01) - Famicom Detective Club series w/ Zalman Games (26:05) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Master Works News (39:25) - Nintendo Direct / Indie World August 2024 (45:20) - Echoes of Wisdom updates (46:35) - PS5 price hike in Japan (48:09) - Wizardry co-creator Andrew Greenberg passes away (48:45) - ndCube now Nintendo Cube (49:29) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Game translator Lone joins the podcast to chat about The Secret of Mother 2 / Earthbound exhibit happening right now in Tokyo! We chat about Earthbound’s 30th anniversary events, the analog nature of game design in the 90s, and if Life Noodles will make us live longer. In the games section I run down the roguelite monster battler Dicefolk! Plus, thoughts on the upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto! Follow our guest! Twitter: https://twitter.com/lonechallenger   (0:00) - Intro Games (0:54) - The Secret of Mother 2 exhibit w/ Lone Feature (21:22) - Dicefolk News (28:34) - Nintendo Museum Direct (34:01) - Pokemon TCG Pocket gets a date (35:03) - New gaming events in Tokyo (35:50) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Joshua ‘Nantenjex’ Goldie AKA The Nintendo Chronicler returns as we explore Eiji Aonuma’s directorial debut: the Japan only Marvelous: Another Treasure Island! We touch on the game’s origins as a CD title, the unique three person gameplay structure, its impact on Zelda and everything else! In the feature, I take you down to Yokohama to experience the Dragon Quest Carnival! Follow our guest! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NantenJex Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrNantendo Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joshua.goldie   (0:00) - Intro Games (1:01) - Marvelous: Another Treasure Island w/ Joshua Goldie Feature (40:29) - Dragon Quest Carnival in Minato Mirai News (54:57) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Trailer 2 (59:15) - Nintendo’s Q2 2024 financial reports (1:01:04) - New gaming events in Tokyo (1:01:56) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Author Oscar Bown joins to chat about Club Nintendo, the rewards program that was the predecessor to My Nintendo which featured dozens of amazing, one of a kind items. We explore the history of Club Nintendo, talk about the weirdest rewards, and dig into our guest’s upcoming book featuring every single Club Nintendo item! In the games section, I aim for the top with Nintendo World Championships. Plus some news including new games and happenings in Tokyo! Follow our guest! Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oscarbown/an-unendorsed-anthology-of-club-nintendo Website: https://www.oscarbown.com/   (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:57) - Club Nintendo w/ Oscar Bown Games (20:37) - Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition News (31:44) - Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club (33:00) - koRobo from Chibi Robo devs (34:01) - SvC Chaos returns (35:03) - Splatoon 3 Grand Fest (36:00) - New Nintendo merch (37:26) - New Tokyo events (38:13) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Tako no Himitsu developer Christophe Galati returns to talk about the newest octopi related project: Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secretss, a GBA inspired JRPG! We explore the game’s origins in Kyoto, what it takes to make your dream game, and how to get Motoi Sakuraba to write a song for your game! In the feature, I take you to Kawasaki to visit Pokemon Fit Shop XY, a Kalos-themed pop up shop featuring plushies of all the Gen VI Pokemon! And in the news, I run down some amazing upcoming gaming events in Tokyo and try to unmask Emio! Follow our guest! Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1373467035/tako-no-himitsu-ocean-of-secrets Deneos (company account): https://twitter.com/DeneosGames Christophe Galati: https://twitter.com/ChrisDeneos   (0:00) - Intro Games (1:00) - Tako no Himitsu w/ developer Christophe Galati Feature (32:56) - Pokemon Fit Shop XY News (42:13) - Upcoming Tokyo gaming pop ups (44:37) - Who is Emio? (45:47) - Exclusive Nintendo Kyoto merch (46:36) - Natsu-mon English release (47:22) - New NSO games (56:42) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Author Matt Alt joins as we chat about Nakano Broadway, one of the most iconic geek hotspots in Tokyo! We delve into how a symbol of Asian modernity turned into a haven for retro enthusiasts, our rarest and most exciting finds, and discuss possible futures for this otaku pirate hangout. Plus, I give some final thoughts on the Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and dig deep into the Nintendo Direct! Follow our guest! Blog: https://blog.pureinventionbook.com/ Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered The World: https://tr.ee/deCm241qbL Pure Tokyoscope Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PureTokyoScope   (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:59) - Nakano Broadway w/ Matt Alt Games (29:04) - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (Switch) final thoughts News (38:29) - Nintendo Direct June 2024 (55:34) - Limited Run Games Showcase and Japan news (56:42) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Ryan from Autumn Pioneer, the developer of Shashingo: Learn Photography With Japanese joins the podcast to talk about his photo-snapping edutainment game with a Tokyo flair! We dig into using video games to learn languages, the joy of photography games, and tons of obscure Japanese oddities. In the feature, I take you to Odaiba’s amazing retro arcade that is one of the best in all of Tokyo! Check out Shashingo: Learn Japanese With Photography here:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1632490/Shashingo_Learn_Japanese_with_Photography/ Follow our guest: Official account: https://twitter.com/ShashingoGame Ryan’s account: https://twitter.com/AutumnPioneer   (0:00) - Intro Games (0:53) - Shashingo: Learn Japanese With Photography w/ Ryan of Autumn Pioneer Feature (38:02) - Odaiba’s awesome retro arcade News (48:38) - Summer Games Fest (52:02) - New Nintendo plushies (53:01) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Wizardry co-creator Robert Woodhead and Digital Eclipse’s Justin Bailey join the pod to talk about Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, the new remaster of the iconic 1981 dungeon crawler. We explore that game’s incredible legacy, how Digital Eclipse is bringing it to modern audiences, and it’s important impact on the Japanese gaming scene. I also take a look at the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remake on Switch! Plus, I take you to the real life Pallet Town right here in Tokyo! Check out Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord here: https://www.digitaleclipse.com/games/wizardry   (0:00) - Intro Games (1:16) - Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord w/ Robert Woodhead and Justin Bailey (29:57) - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (Switch) Feature (39:47) - The Real Pallet Town News (49:29) - Lego Zelda (50:28) - Eevee afternoon tea (51:07) - Dragon Quest HD2D (52:52) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Danny Bivens from The Famicast returns to chat about the Nintendo 64 in Japan! We unravel the Japanese side of Nintendo’s first 3D console, highlight our favorite Japan-only games, chronicle the 64DD, and of course tell you the greatest N64 color you may have missed! Plus we venture back to Hyrule to chat about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s one year anniversary. I also look at the indie hit Animal Well and dig into some of the biggest Nintendo news of the decade! Follow our guest! The Famicast: https://www.thefamicast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannybiv Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the N64 Library: https://the-punk-effect.myshopify.com/products/ultimate-nintendo-guide-to-the-n64-library-hardcover   (0:00) - Intro Feature (1:06) - Nintendo 64 in Japan w/ Danny Bivens Games (31:30) - Zelda Tears of the Kingdom One Year Later (57:49) - Animal Well News (1:04:00) - Nintendo Switch successor, financial news (1:10:23) - Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (1:11:14) - More Zelda merch (1:12:13) - New Game Boy NSO titles (1:13:02) - Nintendo ending X/Twitter integration (1:13:57) - Dragon Quest x Graniph (1:14:15) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Alola Pixie returns to chat about Poké Lids, unique Pokemon themed utility lids all over Japan! We chat about how these lids are promoting local culture, give our recommendations on which ones to check out, and debate whether or not you should take a week-long trip to find Mew. In the games section, I dive into Endless Ocean Luminous! Plus, a bit of news including a surprising upcoming Nintendo game! Follow our guest! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alola.pixie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/toxapixie   (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:51) - Poké Lids w/ Alola Pixie Games (22:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous News (31:36) - New Tears of the Kingdom merch in Japan (32:40) - New N64 NSO titles (33:37) - Nintendo World Championships returning? (34:45) - Tokyo updates (35:26) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Kelsey Lewin joins the pod to chat about WonderSwan turning 25 years old! We examine the unique legacy of the handheld, recommend what games to put on your radar, and chronicle the saga of getting a pregnancy peripheral. In the games, I look at the first western release ever of Wrecking Crew ‘98 and the Japanese indie horror hit The Exit 8! Follow our guest! Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelslewin Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kelslewin.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentikels   (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:51) - WonderSwan w/ Kelsey Lewin Games (35:10) - Wrecking Crew ‘98 (41:56) - The Exit 8 News (46:56) - New NSO games, Indie World (48:16) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.social Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan joins the podcast to chat about the interactive augmented reality exhibit Pokemon Colors! Bicycling to chase Charizard, shaking trees to lure Snorlax… we give you the details on everything to do and see at this unique event! In the games section, I bite into the wagashi themed board game KASHIDO and give the final verdict on Princess Peach: Showtime! Follow our guest! Gamer Travels Japan: https://www.instagram.com/gamertravelsjapan/   (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:58) - Pokemon Colors w/ Gamer Travels Japan Games (19:12) - KASHIDO (26:35) - Princess Peach: Showtime final thoughts News (31:59) - Endless Ocean Luminous info (33:22) - Donkey Kong test rides at Universal Studios Japan (34:19) - New merch for Earthbound, Zelda, Kirby, and Pikmin  (35:55) - F-Zero Maximum Velocity now on NSO (36:28) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Josh from the Still Loading Podcast returns as we explore Akira Toriyama’s incredible legacy in gaming. From Dragon Quest to Chrono Trigger to Tobal, we delve into his one-of-a-kind art and amazing contribution to video games. In the games section, I give early impressions on Princess Peach Showtime and post-game thoughts on Splatoon 3 Side Order! Follow our guest! Still Loading Podcast: https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StillLoadingPod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@stillloadingpod   (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55) - Akira Toriyama and Gaming w/ Still Loading Podcast Games (40:53) - Princess Peach Showtime! (48:02) - Splatoon 3 Side Order final thoughts News (54:25) - Mario Day 2024, new Mario merch (57:02) - Animal Crossing Ichiban Kuji (57:34) - Unicorn Overlord stock issues in Japan (58:14) - Arika and SNK collab (59:16) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Chris from KaniPro Games returns to chat about porting games to the Switch! We chronicle the journey to get his game, Violet Wisteria, from Steam to consoles and dive into what’s it like to develop for a Nintendo console! Also, I share some early thoughts on Unicorn Overlord and tell you what Pokemon Z-A is going to be about! Follow our guest! Violet Wisteria on Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/violet-wisteria-switch/ Other console stores: https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Violet-Wisteria KaniPro Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaniProGames   (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:55) - Porting games to Nintendo Switch w/ KaniPro Games Games (22:58) - Unicorn Overlord News (30:53) - Pokemon Legends Z-A, TCG Pocket, Pokemon Card Lounge in Shibuya (35:11) - WonderSwan turns 25 years old (36:23) - Akira Toriyama passes away (37:06) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Vincent from Gamer Travels Japan returns to take us to the official Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo! We run down every detail about this chill cafe including what Charmander tastes like and what you need to know before your visit! Plus I look at a trio of exciting Switch releases: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Splatoon 3 Side Order, and Balatro! Follow our guest! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamertravelsjapan/ (0:00) - Intro Feature (0:58) - Pokemon Cafe w/ Gamer Travels Japan Games (22:03) - Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) (29:09) - Splatoon 3 Side Order (37:52) - Balatro News (43:46) - Nintendo Direct Parter Showcase and Mother 3 news (49:14) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!