Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 3 – Import Gaming Conspiracies, 2024 Game Releases, and More
Description
The lights are off, but the night is on for Shy of ShinMegamiTalks and Will of Game Escape as they go down the rabbit hole of import gaming. This month, our hosts discuss the following topics.
Christmas gaming:
Will:
Analogue Duo Impressions
Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!
Dodonpachi Daioujou
Lot’s of Steam Games: Toaplan Shooter Collection
Jay:
Castlevania Anniversary
Espgaluda 2
Maximo Ghosts to glory
Steel Assault
News Story: Import Game Pricing Conspiracy?-Peter Dorr discussion (and possible interview), Counter Point
PeteDorr-Japanese sellers colluding to raise the prices of certain Japanese games.
JContra: More sellers than ever, greater focus on Japanese import gaming, influencer hype driving pricing on certain games, no collusion
Key Segment 1: Future of physical media collecting and physical game prices. Will younger people keep the hobby going?
Key Segment 2: Most anticipated import releases of 2024
Will:
Jay:
Slave Zero
Radiant Silvergun Collector’s Edition
Gunvolt Records Cychronicles
It Came from Japan!
Will’s pick: Nintendo Dream Magazine, December 2023 and January 2024
Jay’s Pick: Osman
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