In From Japan

Erroll and Jason are joined by returning guest KevinApocalypse/TheRedHerb to discuss their Ghostwire Tokyo thoughts, Silent Hill and Resident Evil news, and horror recommendations. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Background Music: Professor E. Gadd 8 Bit - Luigi's Mansion by Bulby:  https://youtu.be/zItuQ16vSVw Ghost House 8 Bit Remix - Super Mario World: https://youtu.be/QszUsVQiprs "8 Bit Evil!" Royalty Free Halloween Music by HeatleyBros: https://youtu.be/sVCeqYmRwJ0

Erroll and Jason return to discuss the Nintendo Direct, State Of Play, and Tokyo Game Show News. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Background Music: Super Mario 3D World Credits Roll 8 bit Cover by Bulby: https://youtu.be/GSBnVScN0Fk Ending Music: Finally Be Fine 8 bit cover by Overtoneshock: https://youtu.be/f3a4lAQnH0M

Coming in a little later than planned but with some verified info, Erroll and Jason discuss their thoughts on the Nintendo Direct Mini that aired on June 28th 2022. Editor's Note: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has a free trial, not Sparks of Hope Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Background Music: Mii Channel 8 Bit Remix by Bulby: https://youtu.be/iyXiGbYeebo

Erroll & Jason return to discuss their first week with PlayStation Plus Premium and their first week with the service. Editor's Note: Sorry for the lack of updates, life happens and we aren't sure how often we'll do the podcast, although we'd still like to continue it for the time being. Usually if a game or topic interests us enough. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Background Music: Gene's Rock-a-Bye 8 Bit - God Hand by Bulby: https://youtu.be/b1NHudc4xLI

In this first episode of the new podcast format, Erroll & Jason discuss their adventures in the Hisui region in Pokemon Legends: Arceus Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Jubilife City 8 Bit Remix - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum by Bulby: https://youtu.be/ykkez1x7-io

Erroll and Jason each discuss their top five games of 2021! Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

On the one-hundredth episode of In From Japan and the final episode of 2021, Erroll & Jason discuss more Final Fantasy XIV issues, new Pokemon Legends Arceus Information, and their favorite things about the podcast after recording 100 episodes. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one 0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Final Fantasy XIV Post-Shadowbringers & Endwalker Content, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale, Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX, Analogue Pocket Early Impressions || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl 37:14 J-List 57:06 Recommended Content: Forspoken is Square Enix's Newest International Collaboration by Imran Khan, Fanbyte Analogue Pocket Review by Seth G. Macy, IGN A snapshot of Nintendo's convoluted legal history by Khee Hoon Chan, The Gamer Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Is Flawed, But You Can Make It Better by Graham Russell, Siliconera Beginner Tips For Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Dawn Of The Battle Royale by Erroll Maas, The Gamer 8 Things You Didn't Know About Monster Rancher by Erroll Maas, The Gamer  10 Spider-People Who Deserve Their Own Video Game by Erroll Maas, The Gamer 1:12:27 News Rundown 1:16:10 In Other News 1:55:08 Main Topic Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll & Jason discuss the Final Fantasy XIV login queues, a couple of news items, and announcements from the 2021 Game Awards. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one 0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Final Fantasy XIV Post-Shadowbringers & Endwalker Content, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl, Castlevania Advance Collection 23:45 J-List 34:43 Recommended Content: How Boss Fight Books Changed Video Game Literature for the Better by Aidan Moher, Fanbyte Review: Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Gives PS1 Gems New Life by Graham Russell, Siliconera Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Review: A Nostalgic Blast From The Past by Meg Pelliccio, The Gamer Monster Rancher's CD Database Is A Nostalgic Journey Into My Musical Past by Meg Pellicio, The Gamer Kaiju No 8 Review by Kate Sanchez, But Why Tho? 42:45 News Rundown & Bad-Ish News 53:34 In Other News 1:12:29 Main Topic: Game Awards Announcements No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this lighter episode, Erroll and Jason discuss their continuing Pokemon adventures in Sinnoh, Endwalker patch notes, and some upcoming and/or rumored games. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one 0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Final Fantasy XIV Post-Shadowbringers, Puyo Puyo Champions || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl, Castlevania Advance Collection 18:27 J-List 30:32 Recommended Content: We Need Pokemon League Manager by Graham Russell, Siliconera The MCU Stole Spider-Man's Entire Arc From Pokemon's The Sword Of Justice by Eric Switzer, The Gamer Super Robot Wars 30 Makes the Multiverse Feel Massive by Josh Tolentino, Siliconera FFXIV Endwalker's Long Blue Moon Cactaur: A Review by Michael Higham, Fanbyte  Sonic the Hedgehog at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: An oral history by Jack Yarwood, Polygon 31:13 News Rundown 31:13 Bad-Ish News 35:49 In Other News 56:10 Relaxing Games You Can Play To Destress Over The Holidays No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll and Jason discuss their thoughts on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl so far, the heavily rumored Chrono Cross remaster, and some of this year's digital Black Friday deals. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one 0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond || Jason: Pokemon Shining Pearl, Tales of Luminaria 44:15 J-List 46:48 Recommended Content: Interview: Preparing for Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX and Its Anniversary by Jenni Lada, Siliconera Interview: How the h*ck did Super Robot Wars 30 Come to North America? By Lucas White, Prima Games The Trials And Tribulations Of Video Game Localization by Kimberley Wallace, Game Informer The Pokemon Black And White Movies Are A Pointless Exercise In Saying Nothing by Eric Switzer, The Gamer Pokemon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Players Are Creating Their Own Hard Modes by Ben Sledge, The Gamer Why Pokémon Diamond and Pearl became the most anticipated remakes by Ana Diaz, Polygon FEATURE: Why Pokemon's Video Game Remakes Have Such An Odd Legacy by Daniel Dockery, Crunchyroll  Pokemon That Should Be Able To Change Forms  by Erroll Maas, The Gamer   53:50 News Rundown 53:50 Bad-Ish News 1:00:34 In Other News 1:20:02 Main Topic: Black Friday Digital Sales No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll and Jason discuss backward compatibility, game preservation, Team 7 in Fortnite, and so much more! Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping 0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll:  || Jason: 43:05 J-List 53:06 Recommended Content: Shin Megami Tensei V Has The First Demon From Philippine Folklore For The Series, and it's DARK by Michael Higham, Fanbyte Pokemon - Zoroark: Master Of Illusion Warned Us About Fake News by Eric Switzer, The Gamer You’re Gonna Carry That Weight: Confronting Trauma With Cowboy Bebop by Kate Sanchez, But Why Tho?  Bots Are Ruining Your Chance of Buying a PS5 and Xbox Series This Holiday (And What to Do About It) by Taylor Lyles, IGN Good Live-Action Anime That Just Work BWT Recommends by Kate Sanchez, But Why Tho?   8 Video Games You Didn't Know Had A Manga by Erroll Maas, The Gamer  Games Released On Consoles Years After They Were Discontinued by Erroll Maas, The Gamer 1:02:44 News Rundown Bad-Ish News 1:10:20 In Other News 1:57:54 Main Topic No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll and Jason discuss the future delisting of Jump Force, more Pokemon pre-release woes, and Naruto in Fortnite. What Games We've Been Playing: Erroll: Code Vein Jason: 22:26 J-List 38:03 Recommended Content: Playing Strange Journey Redux as a Persona Fan is So Weird Yet So Familiar by Nadia Oxford, US Gamer Memories of life working on Final Fantasy IX by Kazuhiko Aoki, PlayStation Blog Elden Ring's Network Test Offered Me Something Unexpected by Tamoor Hussain, GameSpot In Pokemon: Arceus And The Jewel Of Life, Ash Tries To Kill God by Eric Switzer, The Gamer You Can't Truly Appreciate Pokemon Until You've Seen The Movies by Eric Switzer, The Gamer 43:34 News Rundown 43:34 Bad-Ish News 1:01:56 In Other News 1:59:15 Main Topic: Naruto Coming to Fortnite (Last news story) No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping What Games We’ve Been Playing:  Erroll: Final Fantasy XIV: Post-Shadowbringers, Super Robot Wars 30 || Jason: Animal Crossing New Horizons 16:39 J-List 20:27 Recommended Content: Rise of Darkrai Is Pokemon Cosmic Horror by Eric Switzer, The Gamer Giratina And The Sky Warrior Takes Ash To Pokemon Hell by Eric Switzer, The Gamer Interview: Sugi Discusses Tales of Luminaria Characters and Development by Jenni Lada, Siliconera 9 Things You Didn't Know About Super Robot Wars by Erroll Maas, The Gamer  Review: Shin Megami Tensei V is Powerful by Jenni Lada, Siliconera Shin Megami Tensei V Has No Mercy for a Fool Like Me by Steven Strom, Fanbyte Shin Megami Tensei V Review | Hero of Hell by Lucas White, Prima Games Shin Megami Tensei V Review - The End of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) by Heidi Kemps, GameSpot 23:20 Main Topic 1: SMT V vs Persona 5 Discourse 39:53 News Rundown 39:53 Bad-Ish News 52:06 In Other News 1:31:34 Main Topic 2: Elden Ring Gameplay Preview and Thoughts No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll & Jason discuss Super Robot Wars 30, the upcoming Star Ocean game, Digimon Survive getting officially delayed again, and Nintendo Switch Online expansion issues. Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping What Games We’ve Been Playing:  Erroll: Monster Hunter Stories 2, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Super Robot Wars 30 || Jason: Voice of Cards demo, Slime isekai mobile game  18:27 J-List 27:03 Recommended Content: Interview: No Fatal Frame Remaster Collection Currently Planned by Kazuma Hashimoto, Siliconera Only Nintendo Could Screw Up Emulation Of Its Own Games by Jade King, The Gamer Preview: SMT V Story Swiftly Introduces Us to a World of Demons by Jenni Lada, Siliconera Monster Hunter Stories 2: 8 Differences From The Main Series Games by Erroll Maas, The Gamer  Five Extremely Creepy Moments in Non-Horror Games by Lucas White, Prima Games 29:11 News Rundown 29:11 Bad-Ish News 33:25 In Other News 1:10:42 Main Topic: Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Emulation Issues No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping 0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll:  FF14 Shadowbringers, Puzzle Bobble 3D || Jason: Metroid Dread, Castlevania Symphony of the Night 18:44 J-List 30:07 Recommended Content: In Pokemon 8 Ash Becomes A Jedi And Fist Fights Lucario by Eric Switzer, The Gamer In Pokemon Ranger, Ash Finally Gets Real Superpowers And Becomes Aquaman by Eric Switzer, The Gamer  The best anime to watch this Halloween by Monti Velez, Gayming Mag  Video Games Are Leading the Return of the Y2K Aesthetic by De’Angelo Epps, Fanbyte Review: The Caligula Effect 2 is Another Average JRPG by Jenni Lada, Siliconera 8 Best Nintendo 64 Games That Still Aren't On Switch Online by Erroll Maas, The Gamer 33:10 News Rundown 33:10 Bad-ish News 40:34 In Other News 1:40:46 Main Topic: Is Nintendo really having a "weak" year? No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this news-light episode, Erroll and Jason discuss Disney anime based on a mobile game, Metroid Dread, and the recently debated issues of upcoming Pokemon games. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping 0:00 What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, FF14 Shadowbringers, Puzzle Bobble 3D, Monster Hunter Stories 2, Monster Crown || Jason: Metroid Dread 24:10 J-List 47:47 Recommended Content: Interview: FFXIV Voice Actors Talk About Their Roles by Siliconera Staff, Siliconera Endwalker Interview - Naoki Yoshida On The Pandemic, Welcoming New Players, And Getting Enough Sleep  by Jade King, The Gamer Our Time With FFXIV Endwalker Told Many Stories Without a Single Line of Dialogue by Michael Higham, Fanbyte Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Preview - Hands-On With Reaper, Sage, And More by Ben Janca, GameSpot  It's Good That Pokemon: Legends Arceus Isn't Fully Open World by Stacey Henley, The Gamer Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are the Old-School Pokémon Games We've Been Missing by Kat Bailey, IGN  INTERVIEW: Naruto Composer Toshio Masuda On Creating Naruto’s Iconic Soundtrack by Alicia Haddick, Crunchyroll News The video game review process is broken. It’s bad for readers, writers and games. By Mikhail Klimentov, Washington Post 55:02 News Rundown 55:02 Bad-ish News 58:02 In Other News 1:20:11 Main Topic: Pokemon Pre-release Problems No Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

On this episode, Erroll and Jason discuss some of the TGS 2021 announcements so far, some new Pokemon info, and the first Shin Kamen Rider trailer. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping What We've Been Playing: Erroll: Tales of Arise (done), Mighty Goose Jason:World Flipper, Dragon Quest Dai: A Hero's Bonds, Bayonetta 24:42 J-List 29:41 Recommended Content: What's Your Favorite Castlevania Game? By Siliconera Staff, Siliconera Another TERRIBLE Pokemon Ripoff Article! | 13 Pokémon Imitators and Ripoffs that Didn’t Make the Cut by Gym Leader Ed, YouTube The Top Five Coolest Fan Translations of 2021 | Feature by Lucas White, Prima Games  Preview: Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Feels Like Other CyberConnect2 Games by Jenni Lada, Siliconera Interview: Suda51 Shares Possible No More Heroes 3 DLC Ideas by Kazuma Hashimoto, Siliconera The Life And Career Of Ikumi Nakamura by Blake Hester, Game Informer 32:41 News Rundown  32:41 Bad-Ish News  40:09 In Other News No Main Topic or Listener Questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

On this episode, Erroll and Jason discuss how annoying the skits in Tales of Arise can get, the Mario movie casting announcements, and their thoughts on the Nintendo Direct reveals. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping What We've Been Playing: Erroll & Jason: Tales of Arise 11:37 J-List 21:38 Recommended Content: Lost Judgment Finds Its Own Voice in the Yakuzaverse, But It's Messy by Michael Higham, Fanbyte FEATURE: How One Of Anime's Greatest Directors Got Their Start With Digimon by Daniel Dockery, Crunchyroll Star Wars: Visions, broken down by Stars, Wars, and Visions By Petrana Radulovic, Polygon Review: Death Stranding Director's Cut Offers Stronger Bonds by Jenni Lada, Siliconera How Boss Fight Books Changed Video Game Literature for the Better by Aidan Moher, Fanbyte 22:26 News Rundown 22:26 Bad-Ish News 26:00 In Other News 47:17Main Topic: Nintendo Direct Didn't have time for listener questions this week Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

In this episode, Erroll and Jason talk about not playing as many games due to anticipating tales of arise, Shawn Layden's sustainability comments, and the PlayStation showcase. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping Erroll: Duel Links, Monster Hunter Stories 2 DLC, FF14: Shadowbringers || Jason: Asura’s Wrath 9:21 J-List 13:51 Recommended Content: https://pastebin.com/0SpcyR9Z The Legend Of Zelda Is The World's Most Tragic Video Game Series by Phil Hornshaw, Gamespot It's Okay To Struggle With the Sprouts, FFXIV Veterans by Mike Williams, Fanbyte I Went Clubbing And Saw A Live Performance In FFXIV, It Was Dope As Hell by Michael Higham, Fanbyte   WandaVision Stole Its Entire Plot From Pokemon 3 by Eric Switzer, The Gamer  Tales Of Arise review: a tale worth telling by Nadia Oxford, Rock,Paper, Shotgun   Why Monster Rancher 1 and 2 DX is SO Important! By Gym Leader Ed, YouTube How game developers pick their fonts by Lauren Morton, PC Gamer The quest to save Marvel vs. Capcom 2 by Axel Bosso, Polygon 18:39 News Rundown 18:39 Bad-ish News 21:22 In Other News 1:03:28 Main Topic: PlayStation Showcase No Listener Questions/Submissions Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q

On this episode, Erroll & Jason discuss Nagoshi leaving RGG, some surprising Super Monkey Ball characters, and games with gambling now receiving PEGI 18 ratings in Europe. Host: Erroll Maas @ErrollM on Twitter www.errollmaaswriting.wordpress.com Co-Host: Jason Courtar @Shin_Megane_kun on Twitter Podcast Twitter: @infromjapan Podcast email: infromjapan@gmail.com Parallax Media: www.parallaxmedia.one Timestamps: 0:00 Housekeeping Erroll: Duel Links, Monster Hunter Stories 2 DLC (got wrecked) || Jason: Judgement, Asura’s Wrath 14:57 J-List 18:18 Recommended Content: What Are The Best 16-Bit RPGs Ever? By Siliconera Staff, Siliconera The Trials and Tribulations of Localizing Sega's Lost Judgment by Imran Khan, Fanbyte Interview: Discussing Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Sprites and Designs by Jenni Lada, Siliconera Interview: Fuga: Melodies of Steel's Director Discusses its Innocent Heroes by Joel Couture, Siliconera 19:30 News Rundown 19:30 Bad-Ish News: 29:01 In Other News 1:05:10 Main Topic: Games with Gambling now getting rated as PEGI 18 in Europe No Listener Questions/Submissions Intro: Dance With me - City Pop & Funk Type Beat by Dayz Musiq: https://youtu.be/4y-GD57PBjU Outro: Daybreak 8-bit Community by DontGoChinaTownMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvqgT2rC3Y Background Music: Anime Vibes | Kawaii, Chill, Happy, Fun | Vlog No Copyright Free Music | Music To Study, Relax To: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q