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8-4 Play

Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.

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01:09:24

8-4 Play 10/6/2023: SMALL ARRANGEMENT SUMMER FLY BUG

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2023/10/06

The “gang” welcomes in the Fall season as our ancestors did: with talk of Final Fantasy XVI, Monster Hunter Now, Lies of P, Mortal Kombat 1, Baldur’s Gate 3, and a heapin’ helpin’ of news. 00:45 – Nicknames 12:02 – Monster Hunter Now 24:57 – Gabe The Beater (Final Fantasy XVI, Lies of P, Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, Mortal Kombat 1) 37:46 – Baldur's Gate 3 48:30 – News: Nintendo 3DS/Wii U online services, Jim Ryan retires, Kamiya leaves Platinum, and more!

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02:13:34

8-4 Play 9/22/2023: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023

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2023/09/22

A cavalcade of special guests old and new drop by to talk about their experiences at (or around) this year’s Tokyo Game Show. With Brandon Sheffield, John Linneman, Imran Khan, Kevin Gifford (?!), and more! Time – Topic Discussed: 02:03 – TGS is back (w/Brandon Sheffield & Kevin Gifford) 31:42 – Dragon's Dogma 2 & FF7 Rebirth (w/Imran Khan & John Davis) 56:28 – Nivalis, Shadow of the Ninja (w/John Linneman & Diamond Feit) 1:18:18 – Enotria: The Last Song, Black Finger JET, & Zelda (w/Jake Kazdal,

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52:22

8-4 Play 9/15/2023: WE GOT 'EM

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2023/09/15

Thought you could sneak another Nintendo Direct and State of Play past us, did you? Well, NOT THIS TIME! We zigged where the big corporations zagged and decided to record a mini-ep at the crack of 8am today, just for you. Tune in for quick and dirty impressions of everything we all JUST SAW and start building the hype for next week's Tokyo Game Show extravaganza! Time – Topic Discussed: 01:57 – Nicknames 07:45 – Sony State of Play 21:58 – Nintendo Direct

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01:14:46

8-4 Play 9/1/2023: 24 MINUTES

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2023/09/01

The regular crew is back, and just in time to miss another Nintendo Direct! Mario Wonder will have to wait, but in the meantime, we've got The Making of Karateka, Shadowgate 64, updates on Vampire Survivors and FF16, and all the not-so-latest news as the countdown to Tokyo Game Show begins... Time – Topic Discussed: 00:41 – Nicknames 07:02 – Shadowgate 64 (with spoilers!) 13:39 – The Making of Karateka 25:08 – We haven’t played Armored Core VI 31:21 – Vampire Survivors 34:14 – Final Fantasy XVI

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01:13:47

8-4 Play 8/18/2023: SUMMER BROKE

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2023/08/18

Everyone’s off sipping Mai Tais from their fancy pool floats or whatever, but time waits for no one in the podcast world, so join our little skeleton crew along with new challenger Sami as we talk Vampire Survivors co-op, Honkai Star Rail, FF16, and more! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:50 – Nicknames 10:33 – Vampire Survivors 16:34 – Honkai Star Rail 32:32 – Final Fantasy XVI 38:02 – Persona 3 55:12 – Listener Q&A and some News!

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59:36

8-4 Play 8/4/2023: NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MACDONALD

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2023/08/04

Saddle up for a very special tight 60 with the rootinest, tootinest podcastin’ crew this side of the Alamo’s basement. Featuring Pikmin 4, Remnant II, a bit more Zelda—and [not much] more! (Recorded before 8-4 Day, sorry for not mentioning 8-4 Day. Happy 8-4 Day!) Time – Topic Discussed: 00:46 – Nicknames 11:52 – Pikmin 4 27:44 – Remnant II 36:46 – News: PS5 Pro rumors, Switch 2 rumors, and more!

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01:12:53

8-4 Play 7/21/2023: ECHO LOCATION

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2023/07/21

LIVE and in-person from the new 8-4 Towers in sunny (and humid) [REDACTED], the crew talks Final Fantasy XVI, Viewfinder, BitSummit, and frankly a surprising amount about Exoprimal. Time – Topic Discussed: 02:22 – Nicknames 19:30 – Exoprimal 27:54 – Viewfinder 34:49 – Tears of the Kingdom 37:07 – Final Fantasy XVI 46:32 – News: Microsoft/ActiBlizz, Famicom turns 40, and more!

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01:37:06

8-4 Play 7/7/2023: FANG IN THERE

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2023/07/07

Mark's out, John's out, and we're locked out of the office! That won't stop this ragtag crew from gathering online to discuss the PC Engine's Fang of Alnam, debate the merits of the Pikmin 4 demo's tutorials, and best of all, catch up with our pal, Roy! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:51 – Nicknames 09:54 – Fang of Alnam 37:17 – Final Fantasy XVI 51:13 – Pikmin 4 demo impressions 01:11:34 – Grounded 01:18:33 – News: MGS4 rumors, PSVR2 PC driver buzz, EVO registration numbers, and more!

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01:27:17

8-4 Play 6/23/2023: EIKONIC BEHAVIOR

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2023/06/23

Folks - WE GOT ONE!! Nintendo must’ve gotten all your calls and letters, because they dropped a Direct BEFORE recording for once! Thrill to fresh-off-the-grill Hot Takes on all that shiz, plus Xbox and Summer Games talk, FF16 demo impressions, and more! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:48 – Nicknames 02:50 – Tears of the Kingdom 08:02 – Final Fantasy XVI 28:12 – John at the RGG Summit 37:37 – News: Summer Game Fest highlights, the Nintendo Direct, and more!

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01:22:27

8-4 Play 6/9/2023: FREAKS IN THE STREETS

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2023/06/09

Capcom localization director Andrew Alfonso joins Graeme and the gang to dig in to Street Fighter 6, topped off with a dollop of news (recorded pre-Summer Game Fest, mind you). Time – Topic Discussed: 01:04 – Nicknames 19:32 – Street Fighter 6 56:31 – News: MGS Delta, Apple Vision Pro, and more!

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02:18:03

8-4 Play 5/26/2023: BOOGERS, PICKLES, AND ZELDA

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2023/05/26

17-Bit head honcho and two-time Kakariko Village gherkin tossing champion Jake Kazdal joins us once again for an epic (and largely spoiler-free) first discussion on all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Plus quick thoughts on PlayStation Showcase 2023! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:52 – Nicknames 06:52 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 01:42:40 – Break 01:43:10 – News: The Playstation Showcase Recap

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01:27:19

8-4 Play 5/12/2023: OUT FOR ZELDA

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2023/05/12

Thank you for calling 8-4 Play. We can’t take your call right now, but please leave a message at the tone and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’ve had our fill of Tears of the Kingdom. *BEEEEP* Time – Topic Discussed: 01:58 – Nicknames 11:28 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters 19:09 – Hollow Knight 28:58 – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 37:12 – Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes 47:41 – Tunic 1:03:41 – News: Redfall disappoints, PS5 sales and a liiiiiiitle bit more. 1:06:55 – Mario Bros Movie Impressions

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01:55:13

8-4 Play 4/28/2023: GOLDEN (MAN)GODS

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2023/04/28

Golden Week is here, and look what the Pegasus dragged in--that’s right, straight from the skies above Narita Airport, it’s fan favorite special guest Shane Bettenhausen! Join us for talk of the hottest trailers from two weeks ago (TOTK and FF16), the latest Arcade Archives releases, the new FF Pixel Remasters, the MS/Activision drama, and of course (booming voice) Humanityyyyyyyyy. Time – Topic Discussed: 01:17 – Nicknames 05:12 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster 09:20 – Tears of the Kingdom trailer

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01:32:36

8-4 Play 4/14/2023: STUPID SEXY PALADINS

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2023/04/14

Gaming Jesus is missing, and it’s up to YOU to make it through this podcast without him! Strap in for random talk about Super Mario Galaxy, Hollow Knight, Gabe’s irrational fear of chocolate, more Resident Evil 4-make, and (of course) another obscure PC Engine game nobody has ever heard of. Plus news! But not Zelda Trailer or FF16 SOP news. Just…other news. ENJOY! Time – Topic Discussed: 01:18 – Nicknames 26:31 – Resident Evil 4 Remake 32:23 – Hollow Knight 39:55 – Vasteel (it’s a PC Engine game)

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01:33:49

8-4 Play 3/31/2023: FAREWELL SWEET HYPE TRAIN

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2023/03/31

E3 may be gone (for now?), but the show must go on, as they say, so join us for thoughts on Resident Evil 4-make™, Wo-Long: Fallen Dynasty, Meg's Monster, the new Tears of the Kingdom details, and more. (Recorded before the E3 news dropped, RIP.) Time – Topic Discussed: 00:57 – Nicknames 09:07 – Resident Evil 4 Remake 37:55 – Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty 43:04 – Meg’s Monster 48:01 – Tunic 57:30 – News: E3 speculation, PS5 slim rumors, Zelda gameplay, and more!

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01:10:12

8-4 Play 3/17/2023: THE BUTCHER SHOP

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2023/03/17

The crew gather (IRL!) to talk Octopath II, the Resident Evil 4 demo (i.e. RE 4-make) and Village in PSVR2, Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line, and E3 or not E3 -- or is that even a question? Time – Topic Discussed: 01:12 – Nicknames 09:53 – Octopath Traveler II Impressions 15:34 – Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line 24:12 – Resident Evil 4 Demo Impressions (DEMO SPOILERS 31:44 - 33:24) 44:46 – Resident Evil Village on PSVR2 51:18 – News: PS5 sales skyrocket in Japan, Microsoft-Activision merger, and more!

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01:25:21

8-4 Play 3/3/2023: SHADOW OF THE NERDTREE

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2023/03/03

Wherein the gang dish on the latest State of Play (ok, mostly Humanity to be honest), PSVR 2 launch, Mikami’s departure and the Elden Ring DLC announcement (STEAK BET ALERT). Time – Topic Discussed: 01:04 – Nicknames 13:00 – PSVR2 Talk (Resident Evil Village) 30:44 – Humanity 44:52 – Like a Dragon: Ishin 52:55 – News: Pokemon Direct, Shinji Mikami leaves Tango Gameworks, and more!

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01:09:58

8-4 Play 2/17/2023: GUYS AND EYEDOLS

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2023/02/17

We catch up on the latest Nintendo Direct with talk about Metroid Prime Remastered, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance nostalgia, and (of course) hot takes on the latest Zelda trailer. Time – Topic Discussed: 00:52 – Nicknames 09:05 – PC Engine Talk (Private eye dol) 25:36 – Metroid Prime Remastered 32:35 – Gargoyle’s Quest 38:08 – The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap 43:04 – Nintendo Direct Recap

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01:30:36

8-4 Play 2/3/2023: JOJO'S HI-FI ADVENTURE

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2023/02/03

Game director at Tango Gameworks, self-admitted Zwan fan, and (actual) friend of the show John Johanas joins to talk all about the hottest game that no one had heard of until a week ago: Hi-Fi Rush! Time – Topic Discussed: 00:54 – Nicknames 07:44 – Hi-Fi Rush with Director John Johanas

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01:19:34

8-4 Play 1/20/2023: FAR EAST OF SHIBUYA

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2023/01/20

With Gaming Jesus MIA, we broke out the rotary phone and called Turbo Zone Direct (1-800-DUO-THIS) to summon newcomer JP Wentz for an in-person show (!) to talk a lot of PC Engine, a little Pokemon S&V, a touch of Tunic, a sprinkling of news, and more! 02:44 – Nicknames 12:29 – PC Engine Talk 41:03 – Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 50:48 – Tunic 56:24 – January’s releases, AGDQ and more!

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