Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 3 – Import Gaming Conspiracies, 2024 Game Releases, and More

The lights are off, but the night is on for Shy of ⁠ShinMegamiTalks⁠ and Will of ⁠Game Escape⁠ as they go down the rabbit hole of import gaming. This month, our hosts discuss the following topics.  Christmas gaming: Will: Analogue Duo Impressions Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!! Dodonpachi Daioujou Lot’s of Steam Games: Toaplan Shooter Collection  Jay:  Castlevania Anniversary  Espgaluda 2 Maximo Ghosts to glory Steel Assault News Story: Import Game Pricing Conspiracy?-Peter Dorr discussion (and possible interview), Counter Point PeteDorr-Japanese sellers colluding to raise the prices of certain Japanese games. JContra: More sellers than ever, greater focus on Japanese import gaming, influencer hype driving pricing on certain games, no collusion Key Segment 1: Future of physical media collecting and physical game prices. Will younger people keep the hobby going? Conflicting indicators 1 and 2. Ubisoft view on physical media.  Key Segment 2: Most anticipated import releases of 2024 Will: Game Center CX Retro Game Challenge Dokyusei Remake Touhou Luna Nights Under Night In-Birth II: Sys Celes Jay: Slave Zero Radiant Silvergun Collector’s Edition Gunvolt Records Cychronicles It Came from Japan! Will’s pick: Nintendo Dream Magazine, December 2023 and January 2024 Jay’s Pick: Osman Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVt