IKINARI! Podcast

Episodes

1. 24

   E23: Fighting game music 2

   More fighting game tunes in this episode, including Capcom vs SNK 2, Killer Instinct (reboot), Tekken 2 and Tekken Tag Tournament 2.

   Apr 10, 2020
2. 23

   E22: Fighting game music 1

   In this fighting game music-only episode, Jesse plays some of his favorites from the Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Samurai Shodown (Spirits) and Guilty Gear franchises.

   Apr 8, 2020
3. 22

   E21: SNES music

   An extra-hefty episode full of 16-bit jams from the game machine that shaped Jesse's early teenage years.

   Mar 22, 2019
4. 21

   E20: Sell

   Back after a long absence! For the time being, we'll be experimenting with two-person episodes on a less-than-weekly basis, so nobody gets burnt out. In this episode, Eric is tasked with convincing Jesse to buy Red Dead Redemption 2. Then, to reciprocate, Jesse takes on the job of convincing Eric...

   Nov 5, 2018
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   E19: Mega Drive music

   In this episode, we go on a listening tour of some of the best game music from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Note: From this episode onward, IKINARI! Podcast will no longer be hosted on YouTube. Links to episodes in audio format will continue to be posted on this blog as they are released. Thank…

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   Apr 23, 2018
6. 19

   E18: Open World

   You found collectible 1 of 750. Jesse and Eric talk open world games like the upcoming Far Cry 5. Listen to the audio version or watch the video version

   Mar 12, 2018
7. 18

   E17: Valentine Hunter

   Jesse runs solo this episode, talking about Japanese Valentine's Day and Monster Hunter: World. Listen to the audio version or watch the video version

   Feb 16, 2018
8. 17

   E16: Overwatch

   It's the game that brought us together. Hear what we love and hate about Blizzard's hero shooter. Audio episode Video episode

   Jan 22, 2018
9. 16

   E15: Predictions

   We speculate about gaming trends in 2018. Apparently it's just going to be one big games-as-services, always-online microtransaction fest. Audio episode Video episode IKINARI! Podcast is a weekly discussion about games and the like, featuring two Americans and a Briton, all of whom live in Japan.

   Jan 15, 2018
10. 15

    E14: Island

    Desert island top three, GO! IKINARI! Podcast is a weekly discussion about games and the like, featuring two Americans and a Briton, all of whom live in Japan. Audio episode Video episode

    Dec 11, 2017
11. 14

    E13: Begin/End

    Discussion ventures well into the cinematic realm today as Jesse and Eric talk about their favorite beginnings and endings. Audio episode Video episode

    Nov 27, 2017
12. 13

    E12: Jobs

    Ever had a bad job? We have. By the way, this episode sounds way better than last week's. Audio episode Video episode

    Nov 20, 2017
13. 12

    E11: Nerdwars

    A white-knuckle battle royale over lasers, elves, teleporters and mithril. Audio episode Video epsiode

    Nov 13, 2017
14. 11

    E10: Ninja

    We geek out over ninjas in games, TV and movies. Audio episode Video episode

    Oct 30, 2017
15. 10

    E09: Background

    This episode is about all the aural and visual stuff going on in the background that helps make a game immersive, accessible, realistic or just pretty. Audio episode Video episode

    Oct 23, 2017
16. 9

    E08: Japan

    What's good and bad about being a gamer in Japan? We'll tell you. Audio episode Video episode

    Oct 17, 2017
17. 8

    E07: Tropes

    All that stuff in video games that doesn't make sense? Yeah, that's what we're talking about today. Sorry for the uneven audio quality in this episode! We're working on it. Audio episode Video episode

    Oct 9, 2017
18. 6

    Episode 06: Kids

    This week we talk about parenting as it relates to video games. And Jesse shares his Tokyo Game Show stories (and photos, if you watch the video version). Audio episode Video episode

    Oct 2, 2017
19. 5

    Episode 05: YouTubers

    Matt and Jesse recommend YouTube channels, game related or not, to each other. What about your favorites? Tell us! Otherwise it kind of feels like nobody's listening. Sad face. Audio episode Video episode

    Sep 25, 2017
20. 4

    Episode 04: Loot

    Jesse and Matt discuss loot and loot grinding in video games. Matt has fantasies about being powerful. Jesse wants to be able to carry more loaves of bread. Video version Audio version

    Sep 18, 2017
21. 3

    Episode 03: PlayStation music

    Jesse plays some of his favorite music from Sony PlayStation games. Sorry for the temporary change of format! Technical issues ruined our last attempt at recording. We'll be back next week with the usual discussion format. Audio episode Video episode

    Sep 11, 2017
22. 2

    Episode 02: Flawed

    Eric likes Mortal Kombat lore. Jesse calls the fountain a "bubbler." Matt would rather shoot werewolves. Audio episode Video episode

    Sep 4, 2017
23. 1

    Episode 01: Scary

    Eric, Jesse and Matt discuss what's scary and what's not in games and movies. Audio episode Video episode

    Aug 28, 2017
24. 1

    Episode 00: Games as art

    Audio episode Video episode In this, our pilot episode, Jesse and Eric discuss the artistic value of games ranging from the emotional manipulation of The Last of Us to the burger-fueled, Cold War intrigue of Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja. You can also watch this and subsequent episodes in video…

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    Aug 27, 2017