8-4 Play
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 637 ratingsEvery 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 6/26/2020: XANA-DON’T
June 26, 2020 09:41 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis week we touch briefly on The Last of Us--or how it makes us feel things. Dark things. Then it's business as usual with talk of the latest Pokémon news, the joy of mining, and of course Strong Zero.
8-4 Play 6/12/2020: HI, FIVE
June 12, 2020 10:33 - 2 hours - 70.2 MBBig gaming news on a Friday again, huh? Guess it won't be in the latest 8-4 Play... WRONG. We went all out and recorded a special PS5 segment on Friday! Join us, as we gaze into the traceable rays and haptic sounds of the future.
8-4 Play 5/29/2020: DOUBLE PINE STRASH ZERO
May 29, 2020 08:27 - 2 hours - 84.1 MBIt's here! The 8-4 Play FF7R Spoilercast! Stick around to the end of this week's episode to hear all our timely, spoilery takes.
8-4 Play 5/15/2020: TGS RIP
May 15, 2020 08:56 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week we talk about the big changes happening in civilization—Civilization 6, that is! We also check in on Animal Crossing and pour one out for TGS.
8-4 Play 5/1/2020: MANA’S BEST FRIEND
May 01, 2020 09:18 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBBrand new audio, same old cast. Well, besides Roy and Derm. So basically not the same old cast. Anyway, grab a beverage and saddle up (indoor) poolside as we celebrate Golden Week responsibly and put our new trial audio engineer's skills to the test.
8-4 Play 4/17/2020: MATERIA GIRLS
April 17, 2020 09:50 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBStrap on your nostalgia goggles-- Or wait, maybe take them off? I'm not sure! Because this week we dive deep on Final Fantasy VII Remake, in this spoiler-free spectacular.
8-4 Play 4/3/2020: REMOTE PLAY
April 03, 2020 09:26 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week we embrace the future of podcasting technology while gushing about Animal Crossing. Wash your hands.
8-4 Play 3/20/2020: NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT
March 20, 2020 10:56 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWe hunker down to discuss that PS5 presentation, the latest from Indie World, and our favorite gaming smells.
8-4 Play 3/6/2020: TWERK FROM HOME
March 06, 2020 10:41 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe gang takes a break from scouring Tokyo for toilet paper to talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, Playstation VR, and reflect on the PS2's legacy.
8-4 Play 2/21/2020: RAP ROCKIN' PROFESSOR OAK
February 21, 2020 10:55 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week we struggle to pick the 9 games that define us, talk about corona conspiracy theories, and speculate about the latest Animal Crossing Direct.
8-4 Play 2/07/2020: CAST A POD TO YOUR WITCHER
February 07, 2020 08:43 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we welcome a special guest to talk about a bevy of Nintendo news and sing that Witcher song.
8-4 Play 1/24/2020: OH MY CAR
January 24, 2020 09:05 - 1 hour - 66 MBIt's delay season, folks, and everyone is sad. But we're playing the new Yakuza, so it's not all bad!
8-4 Play 1/10/2020: SUPER PODCAST 2020
January 10, 2020 09:48 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBWe're back from the holiday break, with stories to tell of video games, travel, and pants-wetting.
8-4 Play 12/20/2019: XMAS SERIES X
December 20, 2019 11:51 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBIt's that time of year! We talk about our holiday memories, and of course the games and Japan and Japanese games of 2019.
8-4 Play 12/06/2019: KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON
December 06, 2019 07:38 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week we're joined by special guest and saver-of-bacon, Alan Averill! We talk about roads (a lot) and ponder what qualities define a burrito.
8-4 Play 11/22/2019: GIGANTACAST
November 22, 2019 10:03 - 1 hour - 102 MBPlug in your BB and grab a bowl of cryptobyte curry cuz this week we're talking about Death Stranding AND the next generation of Pokémon games!
8-4 Play 11/8/2019: ONI LEMON
November 08, 2019 09:27 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBThis week we go goo-goo for Gooigi, prepare ourselves mentally for Death Stranding, and talk about a primordial VR experience.
8-4 Play 10/25/2019: SHI-BOO-YA
October 25, 2019 09:17 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBSpecial guest Alex Aniel joins us for a very spooooky almost-Halloween episode.
8-4 Play 10/11/2019: FINGER OF GOD
October 11, 2019 08:34 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBAn epic typhoon looms over Tokyo, but there's still gaming news to cover! We grab some cans and discuss, while trying to not worry about the impending F5.
8-4 Play 9/27/2019: LITE UP THE PIPE
September 27, 2019 10:03 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn the wake of TGS, a slime draws near—and a new Zelda, too!
8-4 Play 9/13/2019: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2019
September 13, 2019 10:34 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this extra special (and rowdy) episode, a cavalcade of guests stop by the towers to share their TGS experiences.
8-4 Play 9/6/2019: CHAIN OF CONTROL
September 06, 2019 10:22 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBThis week we put down our curry on rice to spoon-feed you all the announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct!
8-4 Play 8/23/2019: HARD OFFERINGS
August 23, 2019 09:27 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBBook Off. Hard Off. Hilarious names? Yes. Are they hiding a dark secret? Find out, in the latest 8-4 play. (Uh, we also talk about Death Stranding and some MMOs.)
8-4 Play 8/9/2019: THE HOUSES ARE ON FIRE
August 09, 2019 10:09 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBThis week we heat things up with some Fire Emblem, and then cool off with some ice cream.
8-4 Play 7/26/2019: PAPPY UNCORKED
July 26, 2019 09:23 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThis week we are joined by bourbon smugglin', retro game playin' friend-of-the-show Rob Fox.
8-4 Play 7/12/2019: LITE WEEK
July 12, 2019 09:53 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBJoin us as we talk making Marios, doctoring Marios, and Mario's new turquoise vacation home.
8-4 Play 6/28/2019: CADENCE OF JUDGMENT VII: RITUAL OF DEXIT
June 28, 2019 09:54 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis week we talk about boogieing in Cadence of Hyrule, lawyering in Judgment, and sitting in Bloodstained. Who doesn't love a good sit?
8-4 Play 6/14/2019: CYBERPUNKS 2019
June 14, 2019 11:35 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week we attempt to summarize the avalanche of news from E3 into a 2 hour podcast. Can we even come close? Find out now!
8-4 Play 5/31/2019: TICKET TO RIDE
May 31, 2019 10:06 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBALL ABOOOOOOOOARD! The #E3HYPETRAIN is leaving the station!
8-4 Play 5/17/2019: BETTER THAN THE BOOKS
May 17, 2019 10:10 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBWith BitSummit fast approaching, we invite John Davis on the show to talk shop and how he could probably use a nap.
8-4 Play 5/03/2019: SUPER GOLDEN WEEK
May 03, 2019 08:23 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBFor a very casual Golden Week episode, we talk about what we've been playing, and reflect on the games that made Heisei great.
8-4 Play 4/19/2019: THE NON-VEGAN ALL DIGITAL SPECIAL
April 19, 2019 11:42 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBWith the next gen looming overhead, special guest Justin Massongill of the Playstation Blog joins us to talk about easy modes and different ways to watch Game of Thrones abroad.
8-4 Play 4/5/2019: YOSHIS DIE TWICE
April 05, 2019 09:54 - 2 hours - 70.7 MBSpecial guest Cory Schmitz joins us to talk Sekiro, Ace Combat 7, and all the latest news!
8-4 Play 3/22/2019: SPOODIA STYLE
March 22, 2019 10:58 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBFirst episode recorded in the new office! With Mark, John, and Graeme off at GDC, we invite some new blood on to talk DMC5.
8-4 Play 3/08/2019: VIRTUAL BOYZ
March 08, 2019 11:37 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBAmid the stress of packing up the 8-4 Towers, we relax with some scathing Amazon reviews of Left Alive.
8-4 Play 2/22/2019: MAKE IT PURPLE
February 22, 2019 09:46 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThere's a battle royale for everyone this week, and tons of Nintendo news to discuss!
8-4 Play 2/08/2019: 358/4 PLAYS RE:2 FEAT. XAND
February 08, 2019 12:13 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWe finally embrace the darkness and talk Kingdom Hearts, along with a new 8-4 member. Plus some Resident Evil 2 gushing for good measure.
8-4 Play 1/25/2019: RE: RE2
January 25, 2019 11:47 - 2 hours - 75.8 MBJoined by a special guest, we talk at length about Resident Evil 2 and its recent remaster, while doing our darnedest to dance around spoilers.
8-4 Play 1/11/2019: ALL YOU CAN EAT SMASHBROWNS
January 11, 2019 11:17 - 2 hours - 70 MBWe catch up after the New Year, look forward to 2019, and get a little retro. Or...more than usual anyway.
8-4 Play 12/28/2018: NOT SO SPECIAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL
December 28, 2018 09:55 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBWe field some listener questions and get all festive up in here.
8-4 Play 12/14/2018: SMASHING THROUGH THE SNOW
December 14, 2018 07:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBSmash Ultimate, Christmas memories, and Sonic's new look!
8-4 Play 11/30/2018: 50 HURTS: SUMMER MEMORIES
November 30, 2018 11:35 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIs this episode the very best, like no other ever was?
8-4 Play 11/16/2018: SMASHING GOOD TIME
November 16, 2018 11:13 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe're back with another!
8-4 Play 11/1/2018: A CESSPIT OF HATRED AND LIES
November 02, 2018 11:27 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBGaming Jesus returns! Need we say more?
8-4 Play 10/19/2018: FRAPPY HALLOWEEN
October 19, 2018 10:54 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDragalia Lost, the latest from Starbucks, mastering Tetris, and more!
8-4 Play 10/5/2018: SUPER FIGHTING ROBOTS
October 05, 2018 11:41 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBMega Man 11, Spider-Man, a special Monster Hunter segment, and more!
8-4 Play 9/21/2018: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2018
September 21, 2018 10:15 - 2 hours - 78.6 MBGet 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
September 14, 2018 11:45 - 1 hour - 61 MBSpider-Man, Destiny 2, and PlayStation's TGS prelude—all with two special guests!
8-4 Play 8/31/2018: WEE BAIRNS
August 31, 2018 10:57 - 2 hours - 76.3 MBSpecial guest Andy Church joins the crew to talk speedrunning and Dragon Quest XI!
8-4 Play 8/17/2018: NOT EVERYONE IS HERE
August 17, 2018 09:05 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBThis week it's all about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with a sprinkle of summer gaming memories.