8-4, Ltd.

8-4 Play

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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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Episodes

8-4 Play 11/30/2018: 50 HURTS: SUMMER MEMORIES 30.11.2018 1:44:17

Is this episode the very best, like no other ever was?

8-4 Play 11/16/2018: SMASHING GOOD TIME 16.11.2018 1:40:03

We're back with another!

8-4 Play 11/1/2018: A CESSPIT OF HATRED AND LIES 02.11.2018 2:39:04

Gaming Jesus returns! Need we say more?

8-4 Play 10/19/2018: FRAPPY HALLOWEEN 19.10.2018 1:48:20

Dragalia Lost, the latest from Starbucks, mastering Tetris, and more!

8-4 Play 10/5/2018: SUPER FIGHTING ROBOTS 05.10.2018 2:11:09

Mega Man 11, Spider-Man, a special Monster Hunter segment, and more!

8-4 Play 9/21/2018: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2018 21.09.2018 2:17:04

Get ready for a cavalcade of guests, a wealth of impressions, and just a touch of chaos—our annual TGS super show is here!

8-4 Play 9/14/2018: WHATEVER, A SPIDER 14.09.2018 1:46:22

Spider-Man, Destiny 2, and PlayStation's TGS prelude—all with two special guests!

8-4 Play 8/31/2018: WEE BAIRNS 31.08.2018 2:13:19

Special guest Andy Church joins the crew to talk speedrunning and Dragon Quest XI!

8-4 Play 8/17/2018: NOT EVERYONE IS HERE 17.08.2018 1:31:28

This week it's all about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with a sprinkle of summer gaming memories.

8-4 Play 8/3/2018: ICY PENGUIGOS 03.08.2018 1:30:59

The gang gathers round the table to talk No Man's Sky NEXT, a gaggle of mobile games, the Mega Man X Legacy Collections, and more!

8-4 Play 7/20/2018: BORN THIS WAY 20.07.2018 2:03:29

In a special Parents' Night Out episode, we talk Octopath Traveler, Kuwaidan, Final Fantasy X, and all sorts of other fun stuff!

8-4 Play 7/6/2018: MR. DU'S MAGIC BALLS 06.07.2018 1:59:01

Special guest Steve Lin stops by to talk gaming history, the McDonald's Bacon McPork, Mario Tennis Aces, and more!

8-4 Play 6/22/2018: E3 TWENTY-OCTEEN 22.06.2018 2:06:48

We recap and review the industry's biggest week of the year, and maybe even disagree along the way!

8-4 Play 6/8/2018: CHUGGING ALONG 08.06.2018 1:44:45

ALL ABOOOOOARD! Join us as we run through the games we know we'll see at E3, the ones we hope we do, and even the ones we hope we don't. C'MON 'N RIDE THE #E3HYPETRAIN!

8-4 Play 6/1/2018: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANTS 01.06.2018 2:35:23

E3 is coming fast and so are the game announcements! We cover all the latest Pokémon news, catch up on what we've been playing, and introduce an exciting new podcast from Capcom!

8-4 Play 5/18/2018: FOR THE FOREST KING 18.05.2018 1:50:56

We've got two tremendous guests this week, and they have opinions! Come hear us talk about writing for games, menu gripes, VR experiences, and more!

8-4 Play 5/4/2018: BEET STREET 02.05.2018 1:42:34

It's Golden Week at 8-4! But we gather around the podcast table to talk TV shows, comic book movies, and video games just the same! Mostly video games thought, honest.

8-4 Play 04/20/2018: SPANX FOR THE MEMORIES 20.04.2018 1:57:17

The gang continue their fortnightly arguments about gym etiquette and where to get the best tacos in Shibuya. We also reminisce about the games that made us who we are with a special–and incredibly tall–guest.

8-4 Play 04/06/2018: SALAD DAYS 06.04.2018 1:16:21

This week we talk a lot about food. And then video games. And then food again. Buckle up and grab some snacks to keep your hunger at bay.

8-4 Play 03/23/2018: NOT FEATURING DRAKE 23.03.2018 1:23:43

In a very special, doing-our-best episode, the remaining 8-4 crew talk Valkyria Chronicles, Tetris, Granblue Fantasy, and of course: more Monster Hunter World.

8-4 Play 03/09/2018: SLIGHTLY LESS MONSTER HUNTER TALK…? 09.03.2018 2:10:41

More Monster Hunter World, a return to the cobbled streets of Bloodborne, and news from the latest Nintendo Direct.

8-4 Play 2/23/2018: WITHINSIDE OUT 23.02.2018 2:29:07

Secret of Mana, Monster Hunter World (yup, still playing), a meaty interview with John Johanas, director of The Evil Within 2, reader questions, and more! Time – Topic Discussed: 16:40 – Monster Hunter World33:33 – Secret of Mana 40:13 – Talkin Evil Within, Japanese literature, and Evil Within 2 with John Johanas (Spoiler warning!) 2:12:34 – Reader questions 2:18:12 – News: Smash Bros. rumors, Doo...

8-4 Play 2/9/2018: STILL TALKING ABOUT MONSTER HUNTER 09.02.2018 1:28:59

Celeste, Monster Hunter World, EVO 2018, reader questions, and more!

8-4 Play 1/26/2018: HR 200 26.01.2018 2:05:05

Special guest Adam "Gaijin Hunter" Evanko joins us for our momentous 200th episode Monster Hunter World spectacular!

8-4 Play 1/12/2018: FUNKY CO-OPERATION 12.01.2018 2:11:29

Nintendo Direct Mini, Disneyland, Super Mario Cereal, PUBG, Witcher 3, Ys Origins, The Last Guardian VR, Moss, and more!