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Tokyo Game Life

Tokyo Game Life
Nintendo
Poké Lids
Pokémon
Paper Mario: the Thousand-Year Door
Nintendo Switch
Retro Video Games
Pokemon Cafe
Akira Toriyama
Japan
Endless Ocean Luminous
Club Nintendo
Book Off
Pokémon Colors
Wizardry
Shashingo
Nakano Broadway
Konami
Princess Peach Showtime
Mystic Warriors
Ganbare Goemon

Tokyo based video game podcast focusing on Nintendo and gaming culture in Japan's capital.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes115Founded4 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Author John Szczepaniak is here to chat about his anthology of dev interviews: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers! We chat about the lesser known corners of Japan’s gaming scene, the people who built it, and general sake consumption. In t... more

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YouTuber Oceaniz flies into the podcast to chat about Monster Hunter Stories 3! We examine all the ambitious additions to this underrated spinoff JRPG series and nail down which franchise rep will be in Smash Bros. Plus I gush even more about Pokemon... more

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Returning guest and Japan explorer Daan Koopman is back to bring us to PokePark Kanto, the newest Pokemon theme park in Japan! We explore every nook of this amazing new section of YomiuriLand, and what you should say if you meet Junichi Masuda! And I... more

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Nintendo superfan and YouTuber AK Family Home joins to chat about the revival of the Virtual Boy thanks to Nintendo Switch Online! We dive into the hardware, the games, and Virtual Boy’s unique stamp on Nintendo history. Plus, I take you into the ret... more

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John Szczepaniak
Author of The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers, freelance writer and researcher
The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers
Episode: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers with John Szczepaniak, Balloon Kid, Öoo
AK Family Home
Nintendo super fan and YouTuber specializing in obscure Nintendo topics
YouTube
Episode: Virtual Boy - Nintendo Switch Online with AK Family Home, Parco Game Center
Lucy Blundell
Independent game developer from the UK, currently living in Germany, known for her short emotional visual novels.
Kinmoku
Episode: Videoverse with Lucy Blundell, Capcom Creations Exhibit
George Banks
Host of the Nintendormant podcast, discussing forgotten Nintendo games and series.
Nintendormant
Episode: Chibi-Robo! with Nintendormant, Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0, Tobichi: Hobonichi's Official Shop
Will PushDustIn
Founder of Source Gaming and expert on Masahiro Sakurai
Character Bank
Episode: Masahiro Sakurai Manga with PushDustIn, Suika Game Planet
Joshua (JT)
From Australia, produces the Nintendo Maniacs podcast
Nintendo Maniacs
Episode: Pokemon Legends Z-A with Nintendo Maniacs, Mario & Wario, Pokecology
Stephen Meyerink
Video game localizer and fan of Final Fantasy Tactics
Episode: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with Stephen Meyerink, Sega Store Tokyo
Kyle Nishtern-Ives
Video game PR guru
Not mentioned
Episode: 2025 Tokyo Game Show with Mr. KN1V3S, Hades II, Fire Emblem Shadows
Joshua Goldie
Guest from Source Gaming and Nintendo Chronicle
Source Gaming
Episode: Dear me, I was... with Joshua Goldie, More Donkey Kong Bananza, The Shape of Mother

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Host of Tokyo Game Life

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • In site into japan’s gaming scene

    Love the podcast. I used episodes to help inform my last trip to tokyo. Great host and guests. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tttyyy1243
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love the podcast. Been binging it as i can. You like Nintendo and japan. This is the podcast for you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tttyyy1243
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great for gaming nerds

    This is only the second podcast I’ve found that dives into gaming culture based in Japan (8-4 is another good one). Really excellent cross section of my interests. Would love to see a dive into more obscure Japanese gaming (similar to the WonderSwan episode).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adol45
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect for fans of Nintendo and Japan!

    This podcast is like the perfect cross-section of my interests. The host is well-spoken and thoughtfully curates a show that gives us a slice of Japanese culture and mixes in the fun of Nintendo. Good production quality and the episodes are the perfect length. Highly recommend — and an excellent social media follow as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seth Sturgill
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging content, particularly for those interested in Nintendo and Japanese culture.

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The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers with John Szczepaniak, Balloon Kid, Öoo
Q: Was the project always planned as multiple volumes?
No, I initially expected a single volume, but the volume of material and the longevity of the interviews necessitated splitting into three volumes, with more material possibly in a future edition.
The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers with John Szczepaniak, Balloon Kid, Öoo
Q: How did you decide which developers to interview?
I avoided the most famous, heavily covered individuals and sought lesser-known or overlooked contributors who still had a significant impact on the industry, often linking their work to mainstream titles.
The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers with John Szczepaniak, Balloon Kid, Öoo
Q: What inspired you to start The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers?
A combination of wanting to prove the Japanese development scene had depth beyond the well-known figures, the accessibility of long-form interviews, and a Kickstarter that allowed me to travel to Japan and collect unheard stories.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 with Oceaniz, More Pokopia, Capcom Store Ikebukuro
Q: What do you think about the battle system and the Wyvern Soul mechanic?
He discusses turning-based combat as a refined translation of real-time Monster Hunter action, with Wyvern Soul providing a core pacing mechanic that conditions when monsters can be toppled for powerful finishers.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 with Oceaniz, More Pokopia, Capcom Store Ikebukuro
Q: What's the most surprising thing about Monster Hunter Stories 3?
He highlights Habitat Restoration as a standout feature, praising how it ties narrative and ecological concepts together with deep systems like mutations and elemental swaps.

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A video game-centric discussion platform engages listeners with a rich exploration of gaming culture predominantly through the lens of Nintendo. Episodes frequently cover anticipated game releases, industry insights, and personal anecdotes from both hosts and guests, bringing a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary relevance. The focus on Japan's vibrant gaming scene adds an exotic flair, likely appealing to aficionados of Japanese culture and video game enthusiasts alike. The podcast distinguishes itself by its deep dives into niche topics, making it a treasure trove for those interested in both mainstream and obscure gaming phenomena, particularly around celebrated franchises and their developments.

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2. The Kit & Krysta Podcast
3. The All Things Nintendo Podcast
4. The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
5. Giant Bombcast

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Tokyo Game Life launched 4 years ago and published 115 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. John Szczepaniak
2. AK Family Home
3. Lucy Blundell
4. George Banks
5. Will PushDustIn
6. Joshua (JT)
7. Stephen Meyerink
8. Kyle Nishtern-Ives

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