Shin Megami Tensei Network

Tsukuyomi has been reborn as Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi as a paid for game on the Switch. So now after playing for over a week I sat down with Larrue to talk all about it. We also answer your questions about the game along with covering some recent Atlus news like Raidou vs SMTVV. Watch Tsukuyomi gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNm2D_6zVJs&t=1129s Watch Larrue here: https://www.youtube.com/c/larrue Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

The Persona cookbook came out last year and the author Jarrett Melendez joins us once more to talk all about how the reception has been. We also dive into what other games would make a good cookbook, talk about the pain of filing taxes in 2026, and answer your questions. Please enjoy and check out the links below to learn more. Buy an autographed copy here: https://www.jarrettwrites.com/product/persona-the-official-cookbook Follow Jarrett on https://www.instagram.com/jamarmel/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Sakura Con 2026 just wrapped up and I was lucky enough to host this 2 hour long panel to a room full of fellow Atlus fans! If you saw or listened to the panel from Naka Kon 2026 last month I made sure to include all new trivia and the crowd had plenty of time for questions, but of course we still went over time. Big thanks to Andre for filming this panel and you can check out their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSQIlR4pOo3SVgZQVfoNPQQ Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Marsh returns to the podcast once again to talk about all the games turning 30 in 2026 like Persona and of course Resident Evil. We talk about a possible Persona 4 replay leading up to P4R, talk about why Atlus should avoid GTA6 at all costs, and much much more. Watch Marsh Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarshSMT Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This month I had the pleasure to host a Persona 30th Anniversary panel at Naka Kon 2026 in Kansas. This recording is for everyone who was not able to make it to the live panel, but thank you to everyone who came out filling up the whole room! This panel is a spoiler free look back at the series over the last 30 years for Persona. Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Atlus news has been quiet, but that won't stop the podcast (maybe just slow it down). So this shorter solo episode will be going over some recent news like a brand new anniversary live stream, upcoming convention panels, Persona sales numbers, and more! Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After returning from Los Angeles the SMTN podcast is back with a massive episode going over the Persona Live 2026 concert with Auzzie and Larrue. We go over the trip out to California, getting to the concert in Hollywood, and much much more. https://twitch.tv/auzziejlee https://www.youtube.com/c/larrue Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

2026 is a massive year for video game anniversaries and so much more. So to help us predict what might happen I invited Larrue and Macca onto the podcast once again. We take a look back at the Persona 30th anniversary live stream and talk way too much about Sanrio characters. https://www.youtube.com/c/MaccaSMT https://www.youtube.com/c/larrue Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After taking a few years off the SMTN Fantasy Game Critic league is back and bigger than ever. This year we have five people trying to pick the biggest games coming out in 2025. Big thanks to May, Torrin, Marcus, and Arx for joining me as well. If you want to follow the league check it out here: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/7a9bf73f-9581-4715-9e22-d9daa65ef8f0/2026 Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

2025 was a stellar year not only for great video games, but also for video game music. So I decided to ring in the new year by bringing back SMTN Radio. We will take a listen to games that released over the last 12 months. Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Lots of Atlus news right before the end of the year including what appears to be a possible leak for the Persona 30th Anniversary. Persona 3 Reload finally gets a 60fps patch on Nintendo Switch 2 and take a look back at Atlus in 2025. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

The Game Awards for 2025 have wrapped up and with it a lot of game announcements arrived as well. This week Liam joins me again to go over the Expedition 33, the P5X, and everything in-between. Follow Liam online here: https://www.youtube.com/@Liam_Omega https://guilty-as-charged.bigcartel.com/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Last month when Metaphor celebrated it's first anniversary we learned about them collaborating with Round1 arcades across America. Now that the first wave of the collab has started lets show off what I got as well as discuss my thoughts on everything. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After months of silence Atlus finally announced the date for the first ever Persona Live concert in America. Persona Live 2026: Awakenings is happening in Los Angeles and we are happy to say we have tickets! This episode Liam joins me to talk all about this last crazy week from sudden announcement, tickets going on sale 48 hours later, and what we can expect to see/hear at the show in January 2026. Follow Liam online here: https://www.youtube.com/@Liam_Omega https://guilty-as-charged.bigcartel.com/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 released and sales are not looking good. This week I take a look into the numbers we have so far and dive into what this means. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Genki is back once again on the podcast to talk all about his adventures at Tokyo Game Show 2026. We also go over recent sales numbers and talk about how we are feeling about the Switch 2 after four months. Follow Genki @Genki_JPN https://www.youtube.com/@GenkiGamer/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Another week another brand new guest on the podcast! I talk with Lexi from Backlog Battle about content creation, reviewing video games, and wonder how far away is Persona 6 really? Follow Lexi @_backlogbattle https://www.youtube.com/c/backlogbattle Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week I talk with George Yang who you may know from covering games all over the internet. We discuss Persona 3 and more SEGA titles on Nintendo Switch 2, A port of P3R on Switch 1, and dive deep into Digimon Story Time Stranger which just released. Follow George online: https://x.com/Yinyangfooey https://www.georgeyyang.com/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After a Nintendo Direct, State of Play, and even Tokyo Game Show 2025 Atlus news is very dry. That said we have now at least played P3R on Nintendo Switch 2 and have a new surprise patch for Raidou Remastered. Don't forget to check out the September Patreon Giveaway here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/september-2025-138376357 Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online  X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Sorry for the radio silence, but the SMTN podcast is back! Even with no real show in a month there is still very little news to talk about. So this week I talk about playing the most recent open network test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that featured Joker as a playable character. What did you think of Sonic Racing if you got to play it at all? Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After a few years Rob from Pin Box is back with good news and NEW SMTV demon pins! We also go over what they have been up to lately in the world of Falcom releases leading up to Trails First Chapter Remake. Make sure to check out their releases below and bonus points if you get any of the new Tokyo Xanadu stuff too. https://pin.box/collections/shin-megami-tensei-v Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

For the last ten years Atlus has been hosting surveys for their fans to fill out and this year I decided to fill it out live on the podcast. So if you are one of the many people who enjoy Atlus products and do not live in the United States or Japan you can know what the experience is like. Fill out the 2025 Atlus survey here: https://atlus.link/2025-Survey‬  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 was confirmed at a last minute Nintendo Direct partner showcase last week. Along with this news we found out it will be another game key card like Raidou Remastered was along with other less than great news. Kraftium joins me this week to talk all about the news including more sales data that was announced from Atlus. Find More Kraftium Here: https://www.youtube.com/@kraftium ‪ @kraftium.bsky.social‬  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online  X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Now that Persona 5X and Raidou Remastered have released it looks like Atlus has no more releases planned for 2025. So this week I sat down with Mandy from MandyleePlays to talk all about what video games we are looking forward to for the rest of the year. Follow Mandy here: https://linktr.ee/Mandyleeplays Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week we are joined once again by special guest Crystaahhl. We take a look back at Persona 5 X and see what the future holds for this title. We also talk about how likely a Raidou 3 is after the release of Raidou Remastered. Then we end things off by answering your questions. YouTube: https://youtu.be/suEvrsSeOqc MP3: Check out Crystaahhl on https://www.youtube.com/@CrystAAHHL and https://www.twitch.tv/crystaahhl Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

We have had not one, but two new Atlus games release come out recently. Raidou Remastered and Persona 5X are here alongside some nice juicy sales data. This episode of the podcast has some news, new game impressions, and even answer some questions. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

The long discussed and worst kept secret at Atlus for this month has to be the remake for Persona 4. Now after the reveal of Persona 4 Revival at the Xbox Games Showcase last weekend we take a look into why it disappointed so many. Big thanks to Liam for joining me on the show to discuss this and much more. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

June is going to be a big month for a ton of releases and Atlus just added Persona 5 X to that with it releasing a week after Raidou Remastered. There were even some previews recently for Raidou and our guest this week got to play the game early. Big thanks to Kevin Kenson for coming on to talk about YouTube, podcasting, and much more this week. https://www.youtube.com/@KevinKenson https://www.youtube.com/@partychatjrpgpod Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Another week another amazing interview with a voice actor who will be in Raidou Remastered next month! This week I got to chat with Dawn M. Bennett who most of you may know from Aigis in Persona 3 Reload and will be hearing soon as Tae in Raidou Remastered. Dawn was a blast to chat with from voice acting, food, and even some P5X! https://www.dawnmbennett.com/ Twitter/X @DawnMBennettVA Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Chris Okawa has been acting for over a decade and will soon be heard as Rasputin in Raidou Remastered. He was nice enough to come on the podcast for chat not only about working on the game, but also much much more. Bluesky @chrisocowuh.bsky.social Twitter/X @ChrisOCowUh Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Longtime listeners of SMTN may remember Ross Brierley from his time at Ghostlight Games when we invited him on the podcast way back when. Ghostlight was the European publisher of various games like Persona 3 Portable, Trails In The Sky, and even released Nocturne as Lucifer's Call. Ross looks back at the last 18 years at Ghostlight with us and I hope you all enjoy the long episode. Bluesky @ghostlightross.bsky.social Twitter/X @Ghostlight_Ross Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Alex from Fangamer joins us this week to talk all about their latest SMT 1/2/if vinyl release. From humble beginnings in the mail room Alex has some great insight into what he does at Fangamer. Check out their Atlus collection below as well as Vinyl for SMTV, Nocturne, and even Snowboard Kids. https://www.fangamer.com/collections/atlus Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

A few weeks back Bubbletea and Nam's Compendium both released a video all about which version of Persona 4 is superior. So I thought it would be fun to invite them both on the podcast together. We discuss comparing Atlus titles from one to another, making videos, what we have been playing, and much more. Check out Bubbletea on https://www.youtube.com/@bubbletea_ Check out Nam on https://www.youtube.com/@NamsCompendium Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Lots of news to cover this week for all things video games. May joins us to discuss the Raidou Remastered getting announced one week and then the Switch 2 direct as well. Are you excited for Raidou Remastered and how do you/your wallet feel about the Switch 2 both coming out in June? Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Solo show this week, but we talk about how Naka Kon 2025 was and even take a closer look at what a Persona 4 remake actually means. Will another game that isn't Persona 6 just slow things down and are people even excited to play this game again? We go over that and much more in this shorter one man episode. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Naka Kon 2025 has wrapped up and we got to host a panel all about Metaphor ReFantazio at the convention. Big thanks not only to everyone who joined us for this midnight panel, but also the whole staff for hosting such a great convention. This panel is spoiler free and a general overview of the game months after release with a bunch of other fans. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week a surprise Persona announcement happened and it was the reveal of an official Persona cookbook is coming out later this year. To celebrate I invited author Jarrett Melendez onto the podcast to talk all about it. Jarrett has been writing cookbooks, comics, and much more for many years. It was a delight to talk to him all about how he got into the series and how this cookbook became a reality. Preorder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Persona-Official-Cookbook-Jarrett-Melendez/dp/B0DYZZK687/ Follow Jarrett on https://www.instagram.com/jamarmel/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week we catch up with Leana Hafer who you may know from their news/review coverage online. We talk about Persona 3 Reload turning one year old from a new/old fan perspective and even talk about how game reviews have changed in 2025. Check out Leana Hafer on the Three Moves Ahead Podcast here: https://www.idlethumbs.net/3ma Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

The Metaphor: ReFantazio spoilercast is finally here and we are joined Macca to discuss the most recent game from Atlus. This massive episode is over four hours long and is easily the longest spoilercast we have ever recorded. We dive deep into the story, themes, characters, and more so make sure you have rolled credits before giving this episode a listen. Check out Macca at https://www.youtube.com/@Macca  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

In the next few weeks there will be not one, but two different Persona 3 Relod trading card game releases with Battle Spirits In Japan and Weiss Schwarz in English. So I invited Ross AKA Wossy onto the show so we could chat all things cardboard. Check out Ross on https://youtube.com/@ptcgradio And https://youtube.com/@wossyplays Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Sandeep Rai also known as 2old4gaming joins me once again to talk about what we have been up to recently. This includes launching Retro PlayStation Magazine, Switch 2 reveal impressions, and more. Make sure to check out the newest KickStarter for issue #5 of RPM now before 2/18/2025. It has already reached its goal so no need to worry! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2o4g/rpm-issue-5-the-unofficial-retro-playstation-magazine  https://www.etsy.com/shop/2Old4Gaming https://www.youtube.com/@2old4gaming/ https://x.com/2_old_4_gaming Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This is the 2024 Atlus Awards presented by the Shin Megami Tensei Network Community and voted on by thousands of our community members. Special thanks to everyone who helped me with announcing the winners, everyone who voted, especially everyone at Atlus who helped bring us all of theses great games in 2024. 00:00 Intro  01:35 Atlus Steelbook Of The Year  04:42 Best Soundtrack  @FayLeMay  05:55 Favorite System To Play Atlus Games On  @brianpshea  06:35 Best Performance Persona 3 Reload  @LaviAlraune  10:08 Best Performance Unicorn Overlord  @CrystAAHHL  11:27 Best Performance SMTVV  @katrael4393  12:11 Best Performance Metaphor  @Macca  13:28 Best Collector/Launch Edition  @Larrue  16:12 Best Art Style/Presentation Feat. Waffles  16:38 Best Demo  @MarshSMT  17:22 Best DLC  @Nyarly  17:56 Best Story  @Tony4You  18:40 Atlus Game Of The The Year  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week Josh Fairhurst from Limited Run Games joins us for a interview. Since we have last had anyone from LRG back on the show they have now started working with Sega/Atlus and even published Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden. I hope you all enjoy the show and let us know what you think in the comments below. Limitedrungames.com  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

The new year is here and Waffles joins the podcast once again to talk about our updated Metaphor thoughts. No major spoilers are discussed, but we do go over general thoughts on narrative themes, character development, and more. We also discus what we are hoping to accomplish with the new year ahead of us in 2025. Follow Waffles on Bluesky @slamshuffle.bsky.social  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

2024 is wrapping up and the game awards just wrapped up a massive show! Metaphor ended up taking three different awards that night and Liam Omega is joining us this week to talk all about it. We also go over what was announced and what our Xbox/PlayStation gaming numbers. Vote in the 2024 Atlus Awards before 12/22/24 https://forms.gle/oU75FjxMVy2c77h3A https://x.com/liam_omega @LiamOmega.bsky.social www.youtube.com/@Liam_Omega  https://ko-fi.com/liam22292/ to request a song cover from Liam Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week we are joined by fellow collector YandereGogeta to talk all about collecting all kinds of rare Atlus merchandise. We talk about how he got started with the series and what videos they post on YouTube. What is the coolest part of your collection? Tell us below and enjoy the podcast. Follow Yan on X/Twitter @YandereGogeta https://www.youtube.com/@YandereGogeta Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

The 2024 Game Awards announced their nominees/categories and Atlus was able to sneak Metaphor into tons of categories including game of the year! Unicorn Overlord got some love and P3R/SMTVV were left in the dust. So Rikku joins us on the show again to talk about the awards and our thoughts on what may or may not have been snubbed. Follow Rikku on X/Twitter @KatanaRikku  https://www.youtube.com/@KatanaRikku/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week we talk to special guest/lover of RPGs Bradley Ellis from Game Trailers, Easy Allies, and now Last Stand Media fame. We discuss the last 12 months of releases from Atlus, talk about the recent success of the SMT board game kickstarter, and digital release of the SMT TTRPG. Thank you all for the questions and thanks again to Brad for coming on the show. Check out more of Brad on Last Stand Media  Follow Brad on X/Twitter @bradleyellis87  http://twitch.tv/bradleyellis Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Atlus dropped a nice free update for SMTVV that not only adds a new demon/subquest, six new demon navigators from the popularity poll earlier this year, and even more quality of life changes. So for this week's podcast I take a solo look at all the new content added to the game for this shorter episode. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/KL0JwB36fEY Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Hot off the release of Metaphor and Tokyo Game Show 2024 Genki returns to the show all the way from Japan! Metaphor is off to a great start with strong sales following strong review scores from critics/fans alike. We also talk about the upcoming slate of video games for 2024 and buying games in Japan. Follow Genki on X/Twitter @Genki_JPN https://www.youtube.com/@GenkiGamer  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp