One Controller Port Podcast

I loved the original Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0. However, ever since the 2.0 relaunch, I've grown to like the game less and less each passing year. As of 2025, I almost loathe it. Alex Fraioli, current FFXIV enjoyer, joins me on my likely final attempt to appreciate modern Final Fantasy XIV. Alex's Relics & Rock Stars: Appreciating Final Fantasy XI and XIV Video Alex's Website w...

White Knight Chronicles is an odd Action RPG, in the sense that it's so slow-paced you'd think timing wouldn't matter. However, the game is so slow that it loops back around, requiring careful timing to maximize damage.

Hey all, Quick update episode where I talk about wanting to move away from the podcast format. I'll still be making videos, likely of similar topics, but more on my own terms as time permits. I'll continue uploading that content here on the podcast feed, though.

Mr. Jakes from Basement Brothers joins me to talk about why he thinks CRTs are overrated for retro games. We also talk about the value of physical hardware in video games. Basement Brothers' Website Basement Brothers' YouTube Channel

I once again went to EVO this year, and while I feel like I learned a lot, I also continue to stumble over actively disliking Granblue Fantasy. Moga Factory Artist Black

Slave Zero X is intensely stylish, not only in its aesthetic but also in its gameplay. With that, I wanted to discuss with the lead game designer and the developer's CEO on how they achieved that vision, the role the Slave Zero franchise played, their commitment to challenging the player, and how they built the world. Game Links Slave Zero X Website Poppy Works Website Devil Engine Website Tri...

Misc. A Tiny Tale is a 3D platformer focused on building a better world through small acts of kindness. I spoke with the lead developer, Michael Pearce, about his experience in creating the game and how it makes a difference. Misc. A Tiny Tale Links Switch Page Steam Page YouTube Page Website

In my eyes, game coverage has almost always been global. So I was surprised when I met Lukas Eggen, who previously covered them locally for Las Vegas Review-Journal. We talk about his experience covering games in Las Vegas and his perspective on the future of gaming journalism.  Links: Lukas Eggen's Linktree GameOn Magazine

This week, we talk VR, looking at sexy games without an eye for sexual content, Gal Guardians, and River City Underground. Bandai Namco to Invest More Heavily in Game Studios using Bandai Namco 021Fund Buddy Mission BOND Nicokara Videos Cooperating with a Giantess

In this episode, we tackle a long-standing frustration of mine: the current state of Final Fantasy XIV. As someone who loved FFXIV 1.0, I've long been off the Final Fantasy XIV train. Today, I have some negative feelings about the game's current state, so I wanted to talk to someone who still likes it. Alex Fraioli, who previously appeared on our podcast about Love Letter RPGs, returns to discuss...

This week I talk about my time at LVL UP EXPO 2025, look at the games announced in the Qureate Direct, and what to call what I do. Links Koitsugi Steam Page Pulsar Crash Steam Page Lost in Space Steam Page Scar Lead Salvation Steam Page Game On! Website Qureate Direct Who is Ben

We spend a lot of time consuming information about Japanese games from fellow English speakers located outside Japan. Amber Vještica, Editor-in-Chief at Automaton Media West, covers games from inside a Japanese games news outlet, giving her team unique access and insight into local Japanese video game culture. We discuss her role at the company, how they choose what types of stories to cover, and...

This week I talk about my return to fighting games, DMM Game's AI Translations Process, how age impacts your Tomodachi Life, Konami Medal Games, and Gunvolt 3. Podcast Links Ex Capcom Producer Interview Keita Takahashi Interview DMM AI Translation Talk Adults No Longer have Friends for Tomodachi Collection Industry Experts Talk Tariffs on Switch 2

Despite what some people might assume, Japanese adventure games and visual novels are a big blind spot for me. And while I've enjoyed the games, most titles in the genre rarely grab my interest. In this episode, I talk to Bowl of Lentils, who has created videos about the genre's history and why these games matter. We go in-depth into the genre's core appeal, history, and future outlook. We also ta...

This week, I talk about my final thoughts on Sanctum 2 and Ed-0: Zombie Uprising, give a little postmortem on my Nintendo video, and talk the new VR Chat webcam support and Copilot for Xbox. Opening Music from Sanctum 2 Scar-Lead Salvation Website VRChat Webcam Support Xbox Copilot Program Sangokushi Taisen Website Million Arthur GP Usage Announced

As weird as my gaming tastes are today, I think I'm still ultimately a Nintendo fan at heart. Reflecting on my recent Nintendo video made me want to talk to a younger fan to better understand what they love about Nintendo today. Josie of the Josie Woah YouTube channel took the time to talk to me about how she got into Nintendo, her view on classic Nintendo games, and what she loves about the N...

This week I go through some recent picks ups, talk about some small mobile games, and give my thoughts on Storybook Workshop and Super Bunny Man. Opening Music From Storybook Workshop RPG Maker WITH Cross Platform Support Weather Forecaster - Predict Tomorrow's Weather

I have a long history of using machine translation to help me read Japanese news stories, talk to fan bases online, and sometimes even play games. However, when you don't know the original language, it's hard to understand what impact these tools may have on how we interact with the Japanese language. I talked with Cargodin, a fan translator on games like Napple Tale and Blue Legend of Water, abou...

This week, we return to video and talk about Wizardry Variants Daphne's success and my thoughts on Super Mario Wonder, Shining Blade, and 007 Quantum of Solace. Podcast Links Opening Music from 007 Quantum of Solace SensorTower Wizardry Variants Daphne Financial Reports Sensor Tower Mobile Revenue Rankings December 19th to January 1st Sensor Tower Mobile Revenue Rankings January 2nd to January 8th...

I used to want to be a game journalist, but I gave it up once I left college. Recently, I was contacted by Luis Aguasvivas, a modern-day game journalist who also contributes to the non-profit New York Videogame Critics Circle . I asked him about his view on the present and future of game journalism, how his personal experiences affect his work, and what he thinks he contributes to the conversation...

This week is Game of the Year 2024! We give rewards for various categories that highlight the games I played this year. We also have a last-minute emergency news story about Million Arthur and a new podcast scheduled for next year. Podcast Links Million Arthur NFTs ending services

This week we talk about the Game Awards announcements and trailers, as well as review One Controller Port output in 2024. 2024 Game Awards Gogh Multiplayer 4Gamer Article

This week we talk Koei Tecmo's reasoning for investing in AAA, Dragon Quest III mod drama, Media Vision shutting down Meggido 72, and Square Enix's use of AI in game development. Opening Music from Shining Blade Media Vision Shutting Down Megiddo 72 Square Enix AI Usage During SaGa: Emerald Beyond Square Enix AI Bot Hisui-chan Noda Game Maker 4Gamer Recommended Booth Strategies Koei Tecmo Expands...

Games designed for kids can be enjoyable even for adults, though they often require looking at them with a different mindset than traditional games. In this episode, I talk to Vinnk of the Famicom Dojo podcast about his enjoyment of games for kids, how his kids grew up with games, and the impact they've had on his family life. Vinnk's Links Vinnk's Import Game Shop Japan Retro Direct @FamicomDojo ...

This week we talk about a butt-controlled switch game, FFXI on consoles, and how Square-Enix's gamified investment's impact on game design. Opening music from Trauma Center KetsuBattler Twitter Account Toshihiro Nagoshi Talks Game Design Melon Books's November Discount 4Gamer's Symbiosis Genesis Impressions