RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05 -- Rendered At Sun, 03 May 2026 08:30:13 +0000 Japan Games Cast https://redcircle.com/shows/kantangamercast en-US All rights reserved. Kantan Gamer 'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language! The show is also recorded in a video format over on Youtube, so if you'd like to watch along and enjoy the trailers and gameplay as we watch, come and join us over at: www.youtube.com/kantangamer If you enjoy the show then please consider leaving a rating or even a review and we will be eternally grateful. d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05 'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!

The show is also recorded in a video format over on Youtube, so if you'd like to watch along and enjoy the trailers and gameplay as we watch, come and join us over at: www.youtube.com/kantangamer

If you enjoy the show then please consider leaving a rating or even a review and we will be eternally grateful.

]]> episodic no Kantan Gamer kantanjapanchannel@gmail.com no full Yoshi's Island Ride is Set Ablaze! Yoshi's Island Ride is Set Ablaze! 33 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, programmers reverse engineer the code for Ocarina of Time, A fire on Yoshi’s Island closes down Super Nintendo World and Chinese port officials make the biggest bust in Pokemon history.

All this and more, coming up! 


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

03:15 - 7.6 tons of Fake Pokemon Cards Seized in China

07:09 - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Announced for Switch

10:28 - Enigma Archives: Rain Code Revealed

13:41 - Fire on Yoshi's Island Closed Down Super Nintendo World

16:49 - Ocarina of Time Code Has Been Reverse Engineered

22:47 - Ocarina of Time Spaceworld '97 BETA

26:38 - Big Brain Academy

28:15 - Sukkomi Gurashi Sekai

28:35 - Rune Factory 4 Special

28:54 - A Ressha De Ikkou (A列車で行こう観光計画)

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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, programmers reverse engineer the code for Ocarina of Time, A fire on Yoshi’s Island closes down Super Nintendo World and Chinese port officials make the biggest bust in Pokemon history.</p><p>All this and more, coming up! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>03:15 - 7.6 tons of Fake Pokemon Cards Seized in China</p><p>07:09 - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Announced for Switch</p><p>10:28 - Enigma Archives: Rain Code Revealed</p><p>13:41 - Fire on Yoshi&#39;s Island Closed Down Super Nintendo World</p><p>16:49 - Ocarina of Time Code Has Been Reverse Engineered</p><p>22:47 - Ocarina of Time Spaceworld &#39;97 BETA</p><p>26:38 - Big Brain Academy</p><p>28:15 - Sukkomi Gurashi Sekai</p><p>28:35 - Rune Factory 4 Special</p><p>28:54 - A Ressha De Ikkou (A列車で行こう観光計画)</p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> a89e3e6f-103b-450d-807a-7499b3b9bbb0 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/e947c181-b09a-4f51-95ca-202aafde33c4 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:06:29 +0000 1821 no full Hideo Kojima To Open A New Movie Studio Hideo Kojima To Open A New Movie Studio 32 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, we discuss the game of the year nominations, Hideo Kojima opens a movie studio and Naruto comes to Fortnite.

All this and more, coming up! 


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

2:29 - Fighter Jets Draw DQ Slime In Sky Above Tokyo

05:11 - Naruto Is The Latest Skin In Fornite

08:17 - New Life-Sized Lucario Plushie In Japan

11:05 - Tamagotchi's 25th Anniversary

14:09 - Hideo Kojima Is Opening A Movie Studio

18:21 - Biohazard Episode Selection 25th Anniversary Edition

23:05 - Story Of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town DX Pack

23:39 - Clockwork Aquario

23:55 - Danganronpa Decadence

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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, we discuss the game of the year nominations, Hideo Kojima opens a movie studio and Naruto comes to Fortnite.</p><p>All this and more, coming up! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>2:29 - Fighter Jets Draw DQ Slime In Sky Above Tokyo</p><p>05:11 - Naruto Is The Latest Skin In Fornite</p><p>08:17 - New Life-Sized Lucario Plushie In Japan</p><p>11:05 - Tamagotchi&#39;s 25th Anniversary</p><p>14:09 - Hideo Kojima Is Opening A Movie Studio</p><p>18:21 - Biohazard Episode Selection 25th Anniversary Edition</p><p>23:05 - Story Of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town DX Pack</p><p>23:39 - Clockwork Aquario</p><p>23:55 - Danganronpa Decadence</p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 2dc1d346-17dd-4ea5-be2f-5ea22a8e7dda https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/8a645467-4820-49f6-9b38-8aa3d2e8e9c0 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:35:46 +0000 1523 no full Metal Gear Solid Removed From Digital Stores Metal Gear Solid Removed From Digital Stores 31 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Elden Ring gets a 20-minute gameplay reveal, Metal Gear 2&3 have been pulled from stores and Nintendo chooses a location for its next retail store!

All this and more, coming up! 


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - New Nintendo Store Opening in Osaka

07:00 - Cool New Game Theme Hotel Rooms

09:34 - Metal Gear Solid 2&3 Removed from Stores

15:35 - Elden Ring Gameplay Preview Discussion

22:18 - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Elden Ring gets a 20-minute gameplay reveal, Metal Gear 2&amp;3 have been pulled from stores and Nintendo chooses a location for its next retail store!</p><p>All this and more, coming up! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>04:00 - New Nintendo Store Opening in Osaka</p><p>07:00 - Cool New Game Theme Hotel Rooms</p><p>09:34 - Metal Gear Solid 2&amp;3 Removed from Stores</p><p>15:35 - Elden Ring Gameplay Preview Discussion</p><p>22:18 - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond &amp; Shining Pearl</p><p>-----</p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 1e2e8116-c507-47b7-9adf-9949b000b3a6 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/a8d08984-b5b6-42c9-96dd-2386a189f308 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:20:48 +0000 1765 no full A New Pikmin Game! But It's Not What You Think... A New Pikmin Game! But It's Not What You Think... 30 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Nintendo reveals its newest mobile game 'Pikmin Bloom', Nintendo Switch Online Expansion is off to a bad start with reports of low quality N64 emulation and Advance Wars Re-boot camp is delayed until Spring 2022! All this and more, coming up! In this episode: 00:00 - Intro 05:59 - Japanese Gamer Collects EVERY PSX Game 10:31 - Advance Wars Re-boot Camp Delayed to 2022 15:23 - NSO Expansion Pass Controversies 23:23 - Pikmin Bloom is Revealed --- NEW RELEASES --- 28:49 - 機動戦士ガンダムバトルオペレーション 2 31:24 - ドラゴンクエストX天皇の英雄たち 34:00 - Shin Megami Tensei V ----- 'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language! Hosts: Julian (Kantan Gamer) Ryan (Raipoyo) Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu: https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU On this week's show, Nintendo reveals its newest mobile game 'Pikmin Bloom', Nintendo Switch Online Expansion is off to a bad start with reports of low-quality N64 emulation, and Advance Wars Re-boot camp is delayed until Spring 2022!

All this and more, coming up! 


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

05:59 - Japanese Gamer Collects EVERY PSX Game

10:31 - Advance Wars Re-boot Camp Delayed to 2022

15:23 - NSO Expansion Pass Controversies

23:23 - Pikmin Bloom is Revealed

--- NEW RELEASES ---

28:49 - 機動戦士ガンダムバトルオペレーション 2

31:24 - ドラゴンクエストX天皇の英雄たち

34:00 - Shin Megami Tensei V

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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Nintendo reveals its newest mobile game &#39;Pikmin Bloom&#39;, Nintendo Switch Online Expansion is off to a bad start with reports of low-quality N64 emulation, and Advance Wars Re-boot camp is delayed until Spring 2022!</p><p>All this and more, coming up! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>05:59 - Japanese Gamer Collects EVERY PSX Game</p><p>10:31 - Advance Wars Re-boot Camp Delayed to 2022</p><p>15:23 - NSO Expansion Pass Controversies</p><p>23:23 - Pikmin Bloom is Revealed</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>28:49 - 機動戦士ガンダムバトルオペレーション 2</p><p>31:24 - ドラゴンクエストX天皇の英雄たち</p><p>34:00 - Shin Megami Tensei V</p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 0355bdb2-8f7f-490f-9987-558205d07f76 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/bf8b95ef-a64c-4397-a076-74cb2a02fba9 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:53:39 +0000 2245 no full AC:NH Gets A SERIOUS Upgrade AC:NH Gets A SERIOUS Upgrade Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Animal Crossing gets the mega update fans have been waiting for, Nintendo causes a stir with Switch Online pricing and Metroid Dread is the best-selling game in series history!


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

02:35 - Metroid Dread First Week Sales

07:55 - Ikebukuro SEGA Arcade Back From The Dead!

10:04 - New Details On Elden Ring

15:18 - Huge Animal Cross New Horizons Update

23:18 - Switch Online Expansion Pass Pricing

--- NEW RELEASES ---

34:04 - Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water

37:08 - Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars

39:00 - Age of Empires IV (honourable mention)

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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Animal Crossing gets the mega update fans have been waiting for, Nintendo causes a stir with Switch Online pricing and Metroid Dread is the best-selling game in series history!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:35 - Metroid Dread First Week Sales</p><p>07:55 - Ikebukuro SEGA Arcade Back From The Dead!</p><p>10:04 - New Details On Elden Ring</p><p>15:18 - Huge Animal Cross New Horizons Update</p><p>23:18 - Switch Online Expansion Pass Pricing</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>34:04 - Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water</p><p>37:08 - Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars</p><p>39:00 - Age of Empires IV (honourable mention)</p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 23290c72-7932-4ac3-8a5c-2d42f93a5fb9 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/436432bb-068c-4045-af3c-c3cb08d998c6 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:29:07 +0000 2523 no full Sora in Smash & Pokemon Coming to USJ Sora in Smash & Pokemon Coming to USJ 28 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, the final Smash Character has been revealed, A Pokemon theme park could be coming soon and the industry loses a musical legend. All this and more, coming up! In this episode: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Nintendo Denies A 4K Switch Is In The Works 05:31 - Pokemon Coming To Universal Studios Japan 09:50 - Kouichi Sugiyama Passes Away At Age 90 14:49 - Sora Is Coming To Smash Bros 23:30 - Metroid Dread Impressions --- NEW RELEASES --- 30:28 - Demon Slayer: Hinokami Chronicles 32:50 - Corpse Party 34:55 - Earth Defence Force 3 ----- 'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language! Hosts: Julian (Kantan Gamer) Ryan (Raipoyo) Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu: https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU On this week's show, the final Smash Character has been revealed, A Pokemon theme park could be coming soon and the industry loses a musical legend.

All this and more, coming up! 


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - Nintendo Denies A 4K Switch Is In The Works

05:31 - Pokemon Coming To Universal Studios Japan

09:50 - Kouichi Sugiyama Passes Away At Age 90

14:49 - Sora Is Coming To Smash Bros

23:30 - Metroid Dread Impressions

--- NEW RELEASES ---

30:28 - Demon Slayer: Hinokami Chronicles

32:50 - Corpse Party

34:55 - Earth Defence Force 3


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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, the final Smash Character has been revealed, A Pokemon theme park could be coming soon and the industry loses a musical legend.</p><p>All this and more, coming up! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:28 - Nintendo Denies A 4K Switch Is In The Works</p><p>05:31 - Pokemon Coming To Universal Studios Japan</p><p>09:50 - Kouichi Sugiyama Passes Away At Age 90</p><p>14:49 - Sora Is Coming To Smash Bros</p><p>23:30 - Metroid Dread Impressions</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>30:28 - Demon Slayer: Hinokami Chronicles</p><p>32:50 - Corpse Party</p><p>34:55 - Earth Defence Force 3</p><p><br></p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 70fc5b0f-49f6-4c68-9340-16c7b7c6ffd0 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/63affde6-ce9a-4beb-b5bd-193fcbc162d7 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:50:00 +0000 2358 no full Donkey Kong Theme Park Coming 2024! Donkey Kong Theme Park Coming 2024! Kantan Gamer On this week's show, we review the highlights of Tokyo Game Show 2021, Sony acquires Bluepointgames and a Donkey Kong expansion is announced for Super Nintendo World.

All this and more, coming up! 


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Sony Acquires Bluepoint Games

06:21 - Donkey Kong Theme Park Coming 2024

10:27 - Japan's New Gaming Bed

--- TOKYO GAME SHOW 2021 ---

13:57 - Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

17:00 - Final Fantasy VII: First Soldier

19:40 - Forespoken

23:14 - Atelier Sophie 2

25:52 - Dungeon Encounters

27:59 - Monster Hunter Rise Coming to PC

30:40 - Gungrave G.O.R.E

33:05 - Dragon Quest X Offline

--- NEW RELEASES ---

36:16 - Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

38:07 - Metroid DREAD

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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, we review the highlights of Tokyo Game Show 2021, Sony acquires Bluepointgames and a Donkey Kong expansion is announced for Super Nintendo World.</p><p>All this and more, coming up! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:45 - Sony Acquires Bluepoint Games</p><p>06:21 - Donkey Kong Theme Park Coming 2024</p><p>10:27 - Japan&#39;s New Gaming Bed</p><p>--- TOKYO GAME SHOW 2021 ---</p><p>13:57 - Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin</p><p>17:00 - Final Fantasy VII: First Soldier</p><p>19:40 - Forespoken</p><p>23:14 - Atelier Sophie 2</p><p>25:52 - Dungeon Encounters</p><p>27:59 - Monster Hunter Rise Coming to PC</p><p>30:40 - Gungrave G.O.R.E</p><p>33:05 - Dragon Quest X Offline</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>36:16 - Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania</p><p>38:07 - Metroid DREAD</p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 8294cffa-1f2c-45bd-80ed-f8cb69c13349 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/e21a9e96-e973-47c0-802a-787c5a662b3e Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:03:08 +0000 2451 no full Bayonetta 3 is Here & Open World Kirby!? Bayonetta 3 is Here & Open World Kirby!? 26 1 Kantan Gamer Check out our website: On this week's show, we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Trading Cards come to mobile and Japan gets a Senior Citizens eSports team. In this episode: 00:00 - Intro 03:11 - SEGA Gigo Arcade Final Farewells 04:47 - Pokemon Trading Card Game Live 06:59 - New Info on Dragon Quest 12 09:06 - Japan's New Senior Citizen eSports Team --- NINTENDO DIRECT --- 12:08 - Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak 14:03 - Chocobo Racing 15:15 - New Game From Yoko Taro 16:52 - Expansion Pass for Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity 19:48 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land 21:57 - Animal Crossing Direct Coming in October 23:05 - Project Triangle Strategy 24:20 - Shin Megami Tensei V 25:27 - Final Metroid DREAD Trailer 26:28 - N64 Games Coming To NSO 31:36 - Mario Movie Cast Announced 35:08 - Splatoon 3 36:27 - Bayonetta 3 Is Here! --- NEW RELEASES --- 40:35 - Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai A Heroes Bond 42:52 - Legend of Heroes: Kuro No Kiseki ----- 'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language! Hosts: Julian (Kantan Gamer) Ryan (Raipoyo) Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu: https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU On this week's show, we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Trading Cards come to mobile and Japan gets a Senior Citizens eSports team.

In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

03:11 - SEGA Gigo Arcade Final Farewells

04:47 - Pokemon Trading Card Game Live

06:59 - New Info on Dragon Quest 12

09:06 - Japan's New Senior Citizen eSports Team

--- NINTENDO DIRECT ---

12:08 - Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak

14:03 - Chocobo Racing

15:15 - New Game From Yoko Taro

16:52 - Expansion Pass for Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity

19:48 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

21:57 - Animal Crossing Direct Coming in October

23:05 - Project Triangle Strategy

24:20 - Shin Megami Tensei V

25:27 - Final Metroid DREAD Trailer

26:28 - N64 Games Coming To NSO

31:36 - Mario Movie Cast Announced

35:08 - Splatoon 3

36:27 - Bayonetta 3 Is Here!

--- NEW RELEASES ---

40:35 - Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai A Heroes Bond

42:52 - Legend of Heroes: Kuro No Kiseki


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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

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To stay up-to-date with all the gaming news straight from Japan, be sure to check out the 'Japan Games Cast' podcast!

Youtube - https://bit.ly/JGCYoutube

Audio - https://bit.ly/JapanGCast

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Trading Cards come to mobile and Japan gets a Senior Citizens eSports team.</p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>03:11 - SEGA Gigo Arcade Final Farewells</p><p>04:47 - Pokemon Trading Card Game Live</p><p>06:59 - New Info on Dragon Quest 12</p><p>09:06 - Japan&#39;s New Senior Citizen eSports Team</p><p>--- NINTENDO DIRECT ---</p><p>12:08 - Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak</p><p>14:03 - Chocobo Racing</p><p>15:15 - New Game From Yoko Taro</p><p>16:52 - Expansion Pass for Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity</p><p>19:48 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land</p><p>21:57 - Animal Crossing Direct Coming in October</p><p>23:05 - Project Triangle Strategy</p><p>24:20 - Shin Megami Tensei V</p><p>25:27 - Final Metroid DREAD Trailer</p><p>26:28 - N64 Games Coming To NSO</p><p>31:36 - Mario Movie Cast Announced</p><p>35:08 - Splatoon 3</p><p>36:27 - Bayonetta 3 Is Here!</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>40:35 - Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai A Heroes Bond</p><p>42:52 - Legend of Heroes: Kuro No Kiseki</p><p><br></p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p><p>-----------   </p><p>To stay up-to-date with all the gaming news straight from Japan, be sure to check out the &#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; podcast!</p><p>Youtube - https://bit.ly/JGCYoutube</p><p>Audio - https://bit.ly/JapanGCast</p> b7ae8424-cf95-46d9-bbb2-760acd49a1e8 https://japangamenews.com/bayonetta-3-is-here-open-world-kirby/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:08:46 +0000 2730 no full Nintendo Switch FINALLY Has Bluetooth Audio Nintendo Switch FINALLY Has Bluetooth Audio 26 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, the Nintendo Switch finally gets a basic feature, a new Skyward Sword music collection is coming to Japan and the worlds of Final Fantasy 14 & 15 collide!


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

02:28 - Nintendo Switch Gets Bluetooth Audio

10:08 - Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword CD Collection

14:05 - The Gamecube Turns 20!

23:49 - Final Fantasy XV Comes to FFXIV


--- NEW RELEASES ---

27:35 - Death Stranding Directors Cut

31:00 - F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch

33:10 - Bug Academy (バグアカデミー)


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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

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Watch Japan Games Cast on Youtube - https://bit.ly/JGCYoutube

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, the Nintendo Switch finally gets a basic feature, a new Skyward Sword music collection is coming to Japan and the worlds of Final Fantasy 14 &amp; 15 collide!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:28 - Nintendo Switch Gets Bluetooth Audio</p><p>10:08 - Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword CD Collection</p><p>14:05 - The Gamecube Turns 20!</p><p>23:49 - Final Fantasy XV Comes to FFXIV</p><p><br></p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>27:35 - Death Stranding Directors Cut</p><p>31:00 - F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch</p><p>33:10 - Bug Academy (バグアカデミー)</p><p><br></p><p>-----</p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p><p>-----------   </p><p>Watch Japan Games Cast on Youtube - https://bit.ly/JGCYoutube</p> a266b55c-65a3-429f-aebe-bc1577fa5e87 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/b8ba1a43-9a14-40ec-978c-e61e03b42f18 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2137 no full Nintendo Switch OLED Hands-on Report Nintendo Switch OLED Hands-on Report 24 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, we discuss the Play Station showcase, the Nintendo Switch OLED version appears in the wild, and Resident Evil (Biohazard) gets a complete 25th-anniversary boxset and we give our impressions on the September PlayStation Showcase.


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

03:10 - Playstation Showcase Impressions

20:26 - Nintendo Switch Hands-on Report

30:06 - Biohazard 25th Anniversary Episode Selection

--- NEW RELEASES ---

37:05 - Aragami 2

39:26 - Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot


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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, we discuss the Play Station showcase, the Nintendo Switch OLED version appears in the wild, and Resident Evil (Biohazard) gets a complete 25th-anniversary boxset and we give our impressions on the September PlayStation Showcase.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>03:10 - Playstation Showcase Impressions</p><p>20:26 - Nintendo Switch Hands-on Report</p><p>30:06 - Biohazard 25th Anniversary Episode Selection</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>37:05 - Aragami 2</p><p>39:26 - Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot</p><p><br></p><p>-----</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> d74279a6-c619-44e4-8c0a-7188864cf4e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/45605584-3281-4800-ba53-6667da05fd89 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:14:39 +0000 2557 no full 5 Final Fantasy Titles Coming to PS Now 5 Final Fantasy Titles Coming to PS Now 23 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Nintendo Announces it’ll be skipping Tokyo Game Show 2021, Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi is set to leave SEGA for a Chinese publisher and Final Fantasy VII-XII are coming to PS Now.


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Nintendo Will be Skipping TGS 2021

04:25 - Yakuza Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Leaving SEGA

08:42 - Daemon X Machina Get NSO Free Trial

12:40 - Shuueisha Bringing Some New Games

19:44 - Final Fantasy Coming to PS Now

--- NEW RELEASES ---

25:25 - Sonic Colors Ultimate

28:20 - Tales of Arise

31:25 - Warioware: Get it Together

34:23 - Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Prince's Edition


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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Nintendo Announces it’ll be skipping Tokyo Game Show 2021, Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi is set to leave SEGA for a Chinese publisher and Final Fantasy VII-XII are coming to PS Now.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:15 - Nintendo Will be Skipping TGS 2021</p><p>04:25 - Yakuza Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Leaving SEGA</p><p>08:42 - Daemon X Machina Get NSO Free Trial</p><p>12:40 - Shuueisha Bringing Some New Games</p><p>19:44 - Final Fantasy Coming to PS Now</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>25:25 - Sonic Colors Ultimate</p><p>28:20 - Tales of Arise</p><p>31:25 - Warioware: Get it Together</p><p>34:23 - Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Prince&#39;s Edition</p><p><br></p><p>-----------</p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 7e1672a7-4b43-4e8a-ba54-2ed83393e607 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/eeb1e1a5-f5a2-474c-8c67-6b0294ff0711 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:55:05 +0000 2280 no full SNES 30th Anniversary Special! SNES 30th Anniversary Special! 23 1 Kantan Gamer The SNES just turned 30! So we take a break from the usual news to discuss some of our favourite titles from this classic console.


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

02:25 - Yoshi's Island

08:20 - Super Metroid

12:55 - Starfox

17:05 - Secret of Mana (聖剣伝説2)

21:45 - F-Zero

25:00 - Mario Paint

29:25 - Tetris Attack

32:50 - Super Mario RPG

36:20 - Donkey Kong Country

40:35 - Sim City

44:15 - Super Chase H.Q.

45:42 - Super Smash TV


'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>The SNES just turned 30! So we take a break from the usual news to discuss some of our favourite titles from this classic console.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:25 - Yoshi&#39;s Island</p><p>08:20 - Super Metroid</p><p>12:55 - Starfox</p><p>17:05 - Secret of Mana (聖剣伝説2)</p><p>21:45 - F-Zero</p><p>25:00 - Mario Paint</p><p>29:25 - Tetris Attack</p><p>32:50 - Super Mario RPG</p><p>36:20 - Donkey Kong Country</p><p>40:35 - Sim City</p><p>44:15 - Super Chase H.Q.</p><p>45:42 - Super Smash TV</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> a866bf0f-8c58-4019-8ec8-d72bdd4d6d68 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/a6bdebb1-4f22-4864-b4e3-bce371615b57 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000 2910 no full Sega Saturn Mini is Real, kind of... Sega Saturn Mini is Real, kind of... 21 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Metroid Dread gets a new trailer, The Sega Saturn Mini is real, kind of... and a new Pokemon edition Switch Lite is revealed!


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Delicious Pikmin Candy

03:33 - Grandfather of Sudoku Maki Kaji Passes Away

10:15 - New Metroid Dread Trailer

19:00 - Mini Sega Saturn... Kind of

26:15 - Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Edition Switch Lite

--- New Releases ---

30:54 - Override 2: Super Mega League

33:30 - NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.1

36:00 - OPUS: Echo of Starsong


'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Metroid Dread gets a new trailer, The Sega Saturn Mini is real, kind of... and a new Pokemon edition Switch Lite is revealed!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:05 - Delicious Pikmin Candy</p><p>03:33 - Grandfather of Sudoku Maki Kaji Passes Away</p><p>10:15 - New Metroid Dread Trailer</p><p>19:00 - Mini Sega Saturn... Kind of</p><p>26:15 - Pokemon Diamond &amp; Pearl Edition Switch Lite</p><p>--- New Releases ---</p><p>30:54 - Override 2: Super Mega League</p><p>33:30 - NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.1</p><p>36:00 - OPUS: Echo of Starsong</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 3b349bcf-7e7a-4e09-997e-657d9462cd52 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/ab29a207-b886-4b55-89cb-64c97460b486 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 2318 no full Goomba Takes a Tumble at Super Nintendo World Goomba Takes a Tumble at Super Nintendo World 20 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, we catch up on Nintendo’s Indie Showcase, New info teased for Pokemon remakes and Famitsu gives an inside look at Final Fantasy with its creators.

All this and more, coming up!


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Goomba Takes a Tumble at Super Nintendo World

05:20 - Indie Showcase Skips Japan

14:57 - Pokemon Presents Upcoming

23:14 - Final Fantasy Creators Dive Deep in 2 Hour Interview

--- NEW RELEASES ---

33:12 - Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut

36:28 - Legend of Heroes: Tales of Reveries

39:30 - No More Heroes III

42:25 - Outro


'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, we catch up on Nintendo’s Indie Showcase, New info teased for Pokemon remakes and Famitsu gives an inside look at Final Fantasy with its creators.</p><p>All this and more, coming up!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:20 - Goomba Takes a Tumble at Super Nintendo World</p><p>05:20 - Indie Showcase Skips Japan</p><p>14:57 - Pokemon Presents Upcoming</p><p>23:14 - Final Fantasy Creators Dive Deep in 2 Hour Interview</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ---</p><p>33:12 - Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut</p><p>36:28 - Legend of Heroes: Tales of Reveries</p><p>39:30 - No More Heroes III</p><p>42:25 - Outro</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> cd44707d-e583-4426-abb8-5f22328f6acf https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/13e77e8c-9ca0-47b6-af70-9ac7e840c431 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:29:19 +0000 2592 no full Japanese All-girls School gets eSports Club Japanese All-girls School gets eSports Club 19 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, a Japanese all-girls school starts its own eSports club, another legendary arcade closes, Nintendo sues developer Colopl for $30m and Sony completes its acquisition of Cruchyroll. All this and more, coming up!


In this episode: 

00:00 - Intro

01:27 - Sony Buys Crunchyroll

07:29 - SEGA Gigo Arcade Closes

13:43 - Nintendo Sues Colopl for $30m

19:47 - Japanese All-girls School get eSports Club

25:13 - Pokemon x Seiko Watch Collaboration

--- NEW RELEASES ----

28:58 - Yugioh Rush Dual (遊戯王ラッシュデュエル 最強バトルロイヤ)

31:42 - Night Demon (夕鬼)

34:10 - Escape from the Strange Ruins (奇妙な遺跡からの脱出)


'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, a Japanese all-girls school starts its own eSports club, another legendary arcade closes, Nintendo sues developer Colopl for $30m and Sony completes its acquisition of Cruchyroll. All this and more, coming up!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode: </p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:27 - Sony Buys Crunchyroll</p><p>07:29 - SEGA Gigo Arcade Closes</p><p>13:43 - Nintendo Sues Colopl for $30m</p><p>19:47 - Japanese All-girls School get eSports Club</p><p>25:13 - Pokemon x Seiko Watch Collaboration</p><p>--- NEW RELEASES ----</p><p>28:58 - Yugioh Rush Dual (遊戯王ラッシュデュエル 最強バトルロイヤ)</p><p>31:42 - Night Demon (夕鬼)</p><p>34:10 - Escape from the Strange Ruins (奇妙な遺跡からの脱出)</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 5fc2fa71-421f-4da0-93f7-08d669faf645 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/09d147e1-e1ce-4b3d-88c6-f97befe89ca2 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 02:42:00 +0000 2300 no full The ¥1,000,000 Pokémon Bike is Real! The ¥1,000,000 Pokémon Bike is Real! 18 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Pokemon Snap gets new DLC, Okami comes to Monster Hunter Rise, Animal Crossing Monopoly is announced & the one million Pokédollar bike is real! All this and more, coming up!


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - New Pokemon Snap DLC

06:26 - Okami/Monster Hunter Collab

12:45 - The Pokemon Red/Blue Bike is Real!

--- New Releases ---

18:56 - Animal Crossing Monopoly Announced

23:25 - Trails of Cold Steel 1 & 2

27:15 - Picross S MEGA DRIVE & MARK3 edition

29:27 - NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

32:38 - Japanese Gaming Phrases


Hosts:

Julian (Twitter @Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Poyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Pokemon Snap gets new DLC, Okami comes to Monster Hunter Rise, Animal Crossing Monopoly is announced &amp; the one million Pokédollar bike is real! All this and more, coming up!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:45 - New Pokemon Snap DLC</p><p>06:26 - Okami/Monster Hunter Collab</p><p>12:45 - The Pokemon Red/Blue Bike is Real!</p><p>--- New Releases ---</p><p>18:56 - Animal Crossing Monopoly Announced</p><p>23:25 - Trails of Cold Steel 1 &amp; 2</p><p>27:15 - Picross S MEGA DRIVE &amp; MARK3 edition</p><p>29:27 - NARAKA: BLADEPOINT</p><p>32:38 - Japanese Gaming Phrases</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Twitter @Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Poyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> c7454578-fbbf-4aef-8a07-e57a50879cf6 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/e44dba71-1eef-4465-9e17-2d5bb3bd6b19 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:09:40 +0000 2364 no full Video Game Music Takes Olympic Gold Video Game Music Takes Olympic Gold 17 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, the PS5 becomes the fastest-selling console in history, the Olympic opening ceremony has a surprising soundtrack and Nintendo Ends digital payments on the Japanese eShop. All this and more, coming up!


00:00 - Intro

01:13 - PS5 Hits 10 Million Units Sold

11:06 - Video Game Music Takes Olympic Gold

20:38 - Nintendo Ending Digital Payments on Japanese eShop

28:35 - New Releases

40:45 - Japanese Gaming Phrases

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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p><span>On this week&#39;s show, the PS5 becomes the fastest-selling console in history, the Olympic opening ceremony has a surprising soundtrack and Nintendo Ends digital payments on the Japanese eShop. All this and more, coming up!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>00:00 - Intro</span></p><p><span>01:13 - PS5 Hits 10 Million Units Sold</span></p><p><span>11:06 - Video Game Music Takes Olympic Gold</span></p><p><span>20:38 - Nintendo Ending Digital Payments on Japanese eShop</span></p><p><span>28:35 - New Releases</span></p><p><span>40:45 - Japanese Gaming Phrases</span></p><p><span>-----------</span></p><p><span>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Hosts:</span></p><p><span>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</span></p><p><span>Ryan (Raipoyo)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</span></p><p><span>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</span></p> 6f0f3b1c-6f95-45a7-a1c4-e68ece06ebfe https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/f7129f8f-799a-48e0-9a69-1bc438d3f6e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:00:51 +0000 2837 no full SEGA's Judgement Series Set To End Early SEGA's Judgement Series Set To End Early 16 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, SEGA’s Judgement series looks to be ending early, Super MIDI Pack brings chiptune to the masses and Taiko no Tatsujin gets a stick upgrade. All this and more, coming up!


00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Steam Deck

07:00 - SEGA's Judgement Series Set to End Early

14:10 - Super MIDI Pack Brings Chiptune to the Masses

22:35 - Bandai Announces New Taiko no Tatsujin Sticks

28:45 - Nintendo Switch Online gets a New Puzzle Game

33:25 - New Releases in Japan

42:10 - Japanese Gaming Phrases


封印 (fuuin) - Sealed

叩く (tataku) - To hit (a drum)

右手 (migite) - Right hand


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'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p><span>On this week&#39;s show, SEGA’s Judgement series looks to be ending early, Super MIDI Pack brings chiptune to the masses and Taiko no Tatsujin gets a stick upgrade. All this and more, coming up!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>00:00 - Intro</span></p><p><span>01:30 - Steam Deck</span></p><p><span>07:00 - SEGA&#39;s Judgement Series Set to End Early</span></p><p><span>14:10 - Super MIDI Pack Brings Chiptune to the Masses</span></p><p><span>22:35 - Bandai Announces New Taiko no Tatsujin Sticks</span></p><p><span>28:45 - Nintendo Switch Online gets a New Puzzle Game</span></p><p><span>33:25 - New Releases in Japan</span></p><p><span>42:10 - Japanese Gaming Phrases</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>封印 (fuuin) - Sealed</span></p><p><span>叩く (tataku) - To hit (a drum)</span></p><p><span>右手 (migite) - Right hand</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>-----------</span></p><p><span>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, recorded in Japan, in English. Covering the hot topics, trending gaming stories, and new releases in Japan. Hosts Julian (UK) and Ryan (US) also share stories of life as gamers living in Tokyo and weekly Japanese phrases that will help you enjoy your favourite games in their original language!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Hosts:</span></p><p><span>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</span></p><p><span>Ryan (Raipoyo)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</span></p><p><span>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</span></p> ab9a7ce5-db9b-42c2-b8b6-48d23584abda https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/9878a972-f8d3-4189-a05a-1794c0a8cb65 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:20:44 +0000 2864 no full Legendary Nintendo Bar Opens to the Public Legendary Nintendo Bar Opens to the Public 15 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Legendary Nintendo Employees Bar opens to the public, Kirby’s Dream Factory comes to Tokyo and we discuss the new Nintendo Switch OLED model! All this and more, coming up!


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Low Poly Food From Video Games

04:15 - Legendary Nintendo Bar Open to the Public

10:15 - Kirby's Dream Factory is Coming to Tokyo

17:05 - Super Mario 64 Sells for $1.5m!

24:30 - Nintendo's New OLED Switch

32:45 - New Release: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

36:30 - New Release: Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

40:35 - New Release: Cotton Reboot

43:15 - Japanese Gaming Phrases


'Japan Games Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Poyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Legendary Nintendo Employees Bar opens to the public, Kirby’s Dream Factory comes to Tokyo and we discuss the new Nintendo Switch OLED model! All this and more, coming up!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:05 - Low Poly Food From Video Games</p><p>04:15 - Legendary Nintendo Bar Open to the Public</p><p>10:15 - Kirby&#39;s Dream Factory is Coming to Tokyo</p><p>17:05 - Super Mario 64 Sells for $1.5m!</p><p>24:30 - Nintendo&#39;s New OLED Switch</p><p>32:45 - New Release: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword</p><p>36:30 - New Release: Akiba&#39;s Trip: Hellbound &amp; Debriefed</p><p>40:35 - New Release: Cotton Reboot</p><p>43:15 - Japanese Gaming Phrases</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Japan Games Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Poyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> bbfcc030-22a6-42a0-b2b7-e5ee5e0d147b https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/335f0c9e-e9c1-4ba9-abd2-431f2a604ef0 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:41:56 +0000 3041 no full Skyward Sword Gets Much Need QoL Updates Skyward Sword Gets Much Need QoL Updates 14 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Skyward Sword gets some much-needed Quality of Life updates, more news on FF Pixel Mastered and real-life pokemon snap comes to Tokyo.

+ much more!


00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Japan Top Selling Games in 1st Half 2021

05:30 - Nintendo 81st Annual Stockholders Briefing

15:40 - Skyward Sword Quality of Life Updates

26:05 - Final Fantasy Pixel Remastered Info

33:50 - Ghost of Tsushima PS5 Edition + DLC

42:00 - Real Life Pokemon Snap!

51:00 - New Releases in Japan

01:03:50 - Japanese Gaming Phrases


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_gamer

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Skyward Sword gets some much-needed Quality of Life updates, more news on FF Pixel Mastered and real-life pokemon snap comes to Tokyo.</p><p>+ much more!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:10 - Japan Top Selling Games in 1st Half 2021</p><p>05:30 - Nintendo 81st Annual Stockholders Briefing</p><p>15:40 - Skyward Sword Quality of Life Updates</p><p>26:05 - Final Fantasy Pixel Remastered Info</p><p>33:50 - Ghost of Tsushima PS5 Edition + DLC</p><p>42:00 - Real Life Pokemon Snap!</p><p>51:00 - New Releases in Japan</p><p>01:03:50 - Japanese Gaming Phrases</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_gamer</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> c59756c5-c1e7-4830-9e43-411a84565184 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/830e0559-b3e8-4d6e-bd3f-6f1d2b9d6e4b Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:24:12 +0000 4188 no full Japan's New Pokemon Plane! Japan's New Pokemon Plane! 13 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Nintendo retires the Switch online lounge service, Pikachu takes to skies, and new artwork is revealed for Shin Megami Tensei 5 + much more!


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

06:13 - Crabs In Games

08:13 - Pokemon Colors Event

13:40 - Nintendo Closes Online Lounge

20:42 - Nintendo Store Tokyo Collaboration

28:59 - New Densha De Go Controller

36:15 - Japan's New Pokemon Plane

40:50 - More Shin Megami Tense V Artwork Revealed

45:55 - New Releases In Japan

59:04 - Japanese Gaming Phrases


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_gamer

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Nintendo retires the Switch online lounge service, Pikachu takes to skies, and new artwork is revealed for Shin Megami Tensei 5 + much more!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>06:13 - Crabs In Games</p><p>08:13 - Pokemon Colors Event</p><p>13:40 - Nintendo Closes Online Lounge</p><p>20:42 - Nintendo Store Tokyo Collaboration</p><p>28:59 - New Densha De Go Controller</p><p>36:15 - Japan&#39;s New Pokemon Plane</p><p>40:50 - More Shin Megami Tense V Artwork Revealed</p><p>45:55 - New Releases In Japan</p><p>59:04 - Japanese Gaming Phrases</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_gamer</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> aa22d999-44c6-4d52-970c-4ce6bd9e0206 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/ef237f4f-9e98-42a8-95c8-e07845945e2f Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:27:41 +0000 4023 no full Nintendo Wins E3 Nintendo Wins E3 12 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, we recap on Nintendo’s E3 Direct, Ni No Kuni get criticized over its privacy policy and N64 turns 25!


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

06:00 - Advance Wars Re:Boot Camp

12:08 - Breath of the Wild 2

25:20 - Metroid Dread

34:00 - Shin Megami Tensei V

39:55 - N64 Turns 25 in Japan

48:10 - Ni No Kuni Privacy Policy Causes Trouble

56:45 - New Releases

1:11:33 - Japanese of the Week


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_japan

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, we recap on Nintendo’s E3 Direct, Ni No Kuni get criticized over its privacy policy and N64 turns 25!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>06:00 - Advance Wars Re:Boot Camp</p><p>12:08 - Breath of the Wild 2</p><p>25:20 - Metroid Dread</p><p>34:00 - Shin Megami Tensei V</p><p>39:55 - N64 Turns 25 in Japan</p><p>48:10 - Ni No Kuni Privacy Policy Causes Trouble</p><p>56:45 - New Releases</p><p>1:11:33 - Japanese of the Week</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_japan</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> c089c63c-a796-42a2-904e-23e7e08a17e4 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/a5b41b75-5e94-4ab0-9ebd-b47acab26179 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:53:15 +0000 4858 no full Godzilla Goes Mobile & Nintendo Direct Predictions Godzilla Goes Mobile & Nintendo Direct Predictions 11 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Square Enix announces a slew of new titles, Godzilla goes mobiles and we discuss our E3 Nintendo Direct predictions.


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

05:55 - Cloud Buster Ice

09:30 - Square Enix Announcements

20:10 - NieR:Automata x Fall Guys

23:30 - Godzilla Goes Mobile

28:20 - Mario & Rabbids Sequel Announced

34:55 - Nintendo Direct Predictions

50:40 - New Releases

57:30 - Japanese of the Week


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'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Square Enix announces a slew of new titles, Godzilla goes mobiles and we discuss our E3 Nintendo Direct predictions.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>05:55 - Cloud Buster Ice</p><p>09:30 - Square Enix Announcements</p><p>20:10 - NieR:Automata x Fall Guys</p><p>23:30 - Godzilla Goes Mobile</p><p>28:20 - Mario &amp; Rabbids Sequel Announced</p><p>34:55 - Nintendo Direct Predictions</p><p>50:40 - New Releases</p><p>57:30 - Japanese of the Week</p><p><br></p><p>-----------</p><p>&#39;Kantan Gamer Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 668dc2aa-f318-48ac-987f-b28d63290004 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/fe825651-d31c-4356-95d1-4bb4a53e75b9 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:24:58 +0000 3818 no full Okami Cafe in Tokyo & Tamagochi Returns! Okami Cafe in Tokyo & Tamagochi Returns! 10 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, Nintendo Announces Plans for a new museum, Pokemon is still Unstoppable and Japanese Arcades are slowly dying!


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

07:25 - Pokemon Is Still Unstoppable

15:20 - Okami Cafe in Tokyo

22:40 - Tamagochi Returns

27:55 - Japanese Arcades are Struggling to Survive

35:05 - Nintendo's Plans For A Museum

42:20 - New releases

56:10 - Japanese Of The Week


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_japan

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, Nintendo Announces Plans for a new museum, Pokemon is still Unstoppable and Japanese Arcades are slowly dying!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>07:25 - Pokemon Is Still Unstoppable</p><p>15:20 - Okami Cafe in Tokyo</p><p>22:40 - Tamagochi Returns</p><p>27:55 - Japanese Arcades are Struggling to Survive</p><p>35:05 - Nintendo&#39;s Plans For A Museum</p><p>42:20 - New releases</p><p>56:10 - Japanese Of The Week</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_japan</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> ea663788-c5d0-4e1e-a5a7-e4ef119762e3 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/f380e37a-beed-4926-b939-84bcf168ee8b Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:12:40 +0000 4137 no full The Power of JRPGs Defeats COVID The Power of JRPGs Defeats COVID 9 1 Kantan Gamer This week on the Japan Games Cast we check out some creative COVID countermeasures, Ni No Kuni Crossworlds gets shown off in more detail and multiple new Dragon Quest titles are revealed!


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

07:30 - Creative COVID Counter-measures

13:08 - More Ni No Kuni Crossworlds Details Revealed

21:00 - Dragon Quest OVERLOAD!

36:28 - New Releases

47:17 - Japanese Of The Week


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer) - @kantan_japan on Twitter

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p><span>This week on the Japan Games Cast we check out some creative COVID countermeasures, Ni No Kuni Crossworlds gets shown off in more detail and multiple new Dragon Quest titles are revealed!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode: </span></p><p><span>00:00 - Intro</span></p><p><span>07:30 - Creative COVID Counter-measures</span></p><p><span>13:08 - More Ni No Kuni Crossworlds Details Revealed</span></p><p><span>21:00 - Dragon Quest OVERLOAD!</span></p><p><span>36:28 - New Releases </span></p><p><span>47:17 - Japanese Of The Week</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Hosts:</span></p><p><span>Julian (Kantan Gamer) - @kantan_japan on Twitter</span></p><p><span>Ryan (Raipoyo)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</span></p><p><span>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</span></p> 52b5592d-cdff-4f64-b97d-f60b1c933724 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thdv_GIrZow Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:17:17 +0000 3161 no full Pikachu Has Been Arrested! Pikachu Has Been Arrested! 8 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show, a new Zelda Amiibo causes controversies, a Monster Hunter online event is coming and Pikachu has been arrested All this and much more!


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

06:00 - Updates

08:40 - Pikachu Gets Arrested

10:55 - New Nintendo Switch Online Games

15:25 - Nintendo Wedding Trending in Japan

20:15 - New Zelda Merch at Nintendo Store Tokyo

24:35 - Controversy Surrounding New Zelda Amiibo

31:50 - Monster Hunter Event Coming This Week

35:30 - New Releases

50:40 - Japanese Phrases of the Week


Hosts:

Julian (UK) - Twitter @kantan_japan

Ryan (US)


For more gaming content straight from Japan, check out 'Kantan Gamer' over on Youtube >> www.youtube.com/kantangamer

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s show, a new Zelda Amiibo causes controversies, a Monster Hunter online event is coming and Pikachu has been arrested All this and much more!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>06:00 - Updates</p><p>08:40 - Pikachu Gets Arrested</p><p>10:55 - New Nintendo Switch Online Games</p><p>15:25 - Nintendo Wedding Trending in Japan</p><p>20:15 - New Zelda Merch at Nintendo Store Tokyo</p><p>24:35 - Controversy Surrounding New Zelda Amiibo</p><p>31:50 - Monster Hunter Event Coming This Week</p><p>35:30 - New Releases</p><p>50:40 - Japanese Phrases of the Week</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (UK) - Twitter @kantan_japan</p><p>Ryan (US)</p><p><br></p><p>For more gaming content straight from Japan, check out &#39;Kantan Gamer&#39; over on Youtube &gt;&gt; www.youtube.com/kantangamer</p> 7b2c9b5c-e7ca-4548-8b0f-113988a560ec https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/f43094ed-df3e-4924-8242-689e061253a9 Wed, 26 May 2021 04:35:27 +0000 3524 no full Is Dragon Quest 12 Almost Here? Is Dragon Quest 12 Almost Here? 7 1 Kantan Gamer 'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer) on Twitter @kantan_japan

Ryan (Raipoyo)


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

11:00 - Judgement Gets A Sequel

16:55 - New Pokemon Stamps & Shirts

24:30 - Upcoming Dragon Quest Event

30:10 - An Esports Gym Opens In Tokyo

36:00 - Nintendo Doesn't Deal With Yakuza

40:50 - New Releases

1:00:50 - Japanese Phrases Of The Week


If you enjoy the show then please feel free to reach out and let us know! You can also catch the video version of this episode over on our Youtube channel >> youtube.com/kantangamer <<

]]> <p><span>&#39;Kantan Gamer Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Hosts:</span></p><p><span>Julian (Kantan Gamer) on Twitter @kantan_japan</span></p><p><span>Ryan (Raipoyo)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode: </span></p><p><span>00:00 - Intro</span></p><p><span>11:00 - Judgement Gets A Sequel</span></p><p><span>16:55 - New Pokemon Stamps &amp; Shirts</span></p><p><span>24:30 - Upcoming Dragon Quest Event</span></p><p><span>30:10 - An Esports Gym Opens In Tokyo</span></p><p><span>36:00 - Nintendo Doesn&#39;t Deal With Yakuza</span></p><p><span>40:50 - New Releases</span></p><p><span>1:00:50 - Japanese Phrases Of The Week</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>If you enjoy the show then please feel free to reach out and let us know! You can also catch the video version of this episode over on our Youtube channel &gt;&gt; youtube.com/kantangamer &lt;&lt;</span></p> 7ddf040c-5d97-4071-856f-6d57f0ba26b7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYwfnxh-4Fw Thu, 20 May 2021 05:15:45 +0000 4110 no full Creepy 'Nier' Head Paraded Through Tokyo Creepy 'Nier' Head Paraded Through Tokyo 6 1 Kantan Gamer On this week's show:

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

06:20 - Final Fantasy Online Event

19:40 - Nier Head Is Paraded Around Tokyo

24:50 - Konami PUll-out of E3

30:30 - Legend of Mana Pre-Orders Begin

35:15 - Ni No Kuni 2 is for Switch is Leaked

40:05 - Resident Evil Village Gets An Adorable Puppet Show

46:10 - New Releases

50:20 - Japanese Sales Charts

58:45 - Japanese Gaming Phrases


Follow Julian on Twitter @kantan_japan

]]> <p><strong>On this week&#39;s show:</strong></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>06:20 - Final Fantasy Online Event</p><p>19:40 - Nier Head Is Paraded Around Tokyo</p><p>24:50 - Konami PUll-out of E3</p><p>30:30 - Legend of Mana Pre-Orders Begin</p><p>35:15 - Ni No Kuni 2 is for Switch is Leaked</p><p>40:05 - Resident Evil Village Gets An Adorable Puppet Show</p><p>46:10 - New Releases</p><p>50:20 - Japanese Sales Charts</p><p>58:45 - Japanese Gaming Phrases</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Julian on Twitter @kantan_japan</p> c4575e5f-5bb6-40b6-960b-95afb98cd272 https://redcircle.com/shows/d359fc7d-a6d6-49e5-9096-87025dd33a05/episodes/65fce991-66d8-45fd-b5ae-20c39dd7d007 Thu, 06 May 2021 15:00:40 +0000 3978 no full Super Nintendo World Is On Lockdown Super Nintendo World Is On Lockdown 5 1 Kantan Gamer In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

12:45 - Super Nintendo World Closes Due to COVID-19

18:10 - Signed Pokemon Card Sells For $250,000

25:30 - Retro Store 'Super Potato' Opens International Online Store

35:00 - Get A Personalised FFXIV Photobook

41:15 - New Releases

50:50 - Japanese Sales Charts

58:15 - Japanese Gaming Phrases


'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p><span>In this episode: </span></p><p><span>00:00 - Intro</span></p><p><span>12:45 - Super Nintendo World Closes Due to COVID-19</span></p><p><span>18:10 - Signed Pokemon Card Sells For $250,000</span></p><p><span>25:30 - Retro Store &#39;Super Potato&#39; Opens International Online Store</span></p><p><span>35:00 - Get A Personalised FFXIV Photobook</span></p><p><span>41:15 - New Releases</span></p><p><span>50:50 - Japanese Sales Charts</span></p><p><span>58:15 - Japanese Gaming Phrases </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>&#39;Kantan Gamer Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Hosts:</span></p><p><span>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</span></p><p><span>Ryan (Raipoyo)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</span></p><p><span>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</span></p> 6ecfaa32-92bc-4c3a-bc35-64f18ca5c37d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gwpHz3DJ34 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:08:21 +0000 4012 no full Pokémon Snap Print Stations Make A Comeback! Pokémon Snap Print Stations Make A Comeback! 4 1 Kantan Gamer 'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

04:20 - Takaya Imamura Retires From Nintendo After 32 Years

14:40 - Animal Crossing New Horizons OST 7 Disc Collection

22:05 - New Pokemon Snap Print Stations Coming To Japan

31:05 - New Releases

44:20 - Sales Charts In Japan

48:35 - Japanese Phrases Of The Week


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_japan

Ryan (Raipoyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>&#39;Kantan Gamer Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>04:20 - Takaya Imamura Retires From Nintendo After 32 Years</p><p>14:40 - Animal Crossing New Horizons OST 7 Disc Collection</p><p>22:05 - New Pokemon Snap Print Stations Coming To Japan</p><p>31:05 - New Releases</p><p>44:20 - Sales Charts In Japan</p><p>48:35 - Japanese Phrases Of The Week</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer) - Twitter @kantan_japan</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> 925bae68-3857-4cb0-892d-b08cdeec76d7 https://youtu.be/2MRs1N90YBQ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:25:56 +0000 3362 no full Smash Bros University Opens In Japan Smash Bros University Opens In Japan 3 1 Kantan Gamer In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

04:20 - Pro Gamer Opens Online Smash Bros University

14:20 - Pokemon Snap Guide Reveals More Details About The Game

23:40 - An Iconic Akihabara Landmark Is Replaced By Genshin Impact

29:10 - New Releases

42:30 - Japanese Sales Charts

50:00 - Japanese Words/Phrases Of The Week


'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Poyo)


Intro & Outro music is 'Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld' by the wonderfully talented Qumu:

https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU

]]> <p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>04:20 - Pro Gamer Opens Online Smash Bros University</p><p>14:20 - Pokemon Snap Guide Reveals More Details About The Game</p><p>23:40 - An Iconic Akihabara Landmark Is Replaced By Genshin Impact</p><p>29:10 - New Releases</p><p>42:30 - Japanese Sales Charts</p><p>50:00 - Japanese Words/Phrases Of The Week</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Kantan Gamer Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Poyo)</p><p><br></p><p>Intro &amp; Outro music is &#39;Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld&#39; by the wonderfully talented Qumu:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ZyX0C-zRVZU</p> adc8ac87-73d6-4f3e-a395-6b3fc621fd89 https://youtu.be/Fe9YEtYUp7c Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:34:50 +0000 3445 no full Sony's JAPAN Studio Closes Down Sony's JAPAN Studio Closes Down 2 1 Kantan Gamer Watch the video show on Youtube! This week in Japanese gaming. Sony closes it's JAPAN Studio after 2 decades, Legendary composer Nobou Uematsu may have scored his last full game and Gen 2 Pokemon man-hole covers arrive in Japan. Watch the video version on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/cP4fFLui1Ww In this episode: 00:00 - Intro 06:17 - Sony's JAPAN Studio Closes Down 20:52 - Has Nobuo Uematsu Scored His Last Full Game? 31:45 - Gen 2 Pokemon Manhole Covers in Japan 40:45 - New Releases 51:19 - Sales 01:01:35 - Japanese Of The Week 'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo. Hosts: Julian (Kantan Gamer) Ryan (Raipoyo) This week in Japanese gaming. Sony closes it's JAPAN Studio after 2 decades, Legendary composer Nobou Uematsu may have scored his last full game and Gen 2 Pokemon man-hole covers arrive in Japan.


Watch the video version on Youtube here:

https://youtu.be/cP4fFLui1Ww


In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

06:17 - Sony's JAPAN Studio Closes Down

20:52 - Has Nobuo Uematsu Scored His Last Full Game?

31:45 - Gen 2 Pokemon Manhole Covers in Japan

40:45 - New Releases

51:19 - Sales

01:01:35 - Japanese Of The Week


'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)

]]> <p>This week in Japanese gaming. Sony closes it&#39;s JAPAN Studio after 2 decades, Legendary composer Nobou Uematsu may have scored his last full game and Gen 2 Pokemon man-hole covers arrive in Japan.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the video version on Youtube here:</p><p>https://youtu.be/cP4fFLui1Ww</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>06:17 - Sony&#39;s JAPAN Studio Closes Down</p><p>20:52 - Has Nobuo Uematsu Scored His Last Full Game?</p><p>31:45 - Gen 2 Pokemon Manhole Covers in Japan</p><p>40:45 - New Releases</p><p>51:19 - Sales</p><p>01:01:35 - Japanese Of The Week</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Kantan Gamer Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p> 90684843-db44-448a-bd2d-9cf313edb157 https://youtu.be/cP4fFLui1Ww Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 4050 no full Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down Japanese Company Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down Japanese Company 1 1 Kantan Gamer Watch the video show on Youtube! This week in gaming in Japan: Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down Japanese Company, the Switch gets a new voice chat app and Mario's 35th anniversary comes to an end with the opening of Super Nintendo World! All this and more. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/7iOq6jLgSRM 'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo. Hosts: Julian (Kantan Gamer) Ryan (Raipoyo) In this episode: 00:00​ - Introduction 09:32​ - みんなのしゃべりチャット (Everybody's Chat) 15:19​ - Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down A Japanese Company 22:48​ - End of the Mario 35th Anniversary 26:30​ - Super Nintendo World Impressions 32:40​ - Sales Charts 44:32​ - Japanese We've Learned This Week This week in gaming in Japan:

Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down Japanese Company, the Switch gets a new voice chat app and Mario's 35th anniversary comes to an end with the opening of Super Nintendo World! All this and more.


Watch this episode on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/7iOq6jLgSRM


'Kantan Gamer Cast' is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.


Hosts:

Julian (Kantan Gamer)

Ryan (Raipoyo)


In this episode:

00:00​ - Introduction

09:32​ - みんなのしゃべりチャット (Everybody's Chat)

15:19​ - Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down A Japanese Company

22:48​ - End of the Mario 35th Anniversary

26:30​ - Super Nintendo World Impressions

32:40​ - Sales Charts

44:32​ - Japanese We've Learned This Week

]]> <p>This week in gaming in Japan:</p><p>Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down Japanese Company, the Switch gets a new voice chat app and Mario&#39;s 35th anniversary comes to an end with the opening of Super Nintendo World! All this and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on Youtube:</p><p>https://youtu.be/7iOq6jLgSRM</p><p><br></p><p>&#39;Kantan Gamer Cast&#39; is the weekly Japanese gaming news podcast, covering the hot topics coming straight from Japan, discussing the ups and downs of playing games in Japanese and our general experiences of being gamers, living in Tokyo.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Julian (Kantan Gamer)</p><p>Ryan (Raipoyo)</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00​ - Introduction</p><p>09:32​ - みんなのしゃべりチャット (Everybody&#39;s Chat)</p><p>15:19​ - Monster Hunter Rise Shuts Down A Japanese Company</p><p>22:48​ - End of the Mario 35th Anniversary</p><p>26:30​ - Super Nintendo World Impressions</p><p>32:40​ - Sales Charts</p><p>44:32​ - Japanese We&#39;ve Learned This Week</p> d9ce4f16-2fef-4022-844b-16d47e548bed https://youtu.be/7iOq6jLgSRM Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:42:42 +0000 3198 no