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

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

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