8-4 Play

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8-4 Play 6/8/2018: CHUGGING ALONG Jun 08, 2018

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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 Jun 01, 2018

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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 May 18, 2018

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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 May 02, 2018

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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 Apr 20, 2018

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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 Apr 06, 2018

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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 Mar 23, 2018

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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…? Mar 09, 2018

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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 Feb 23, 2018

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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, Doom motion controls, Dragon Ball FighterZ' retention rates, Metal Gear Survive is out, Sonic is coming to the silver screen, new Kingdom Hearts III trailer and theme, Swery's new project: The Missing

2:25:40 – Closing comments And now…a list of music used in our previous episode!

8-4 Play 2/9/2018: STILL TALKING ABOUT MONSTER HUNTER

Intro: Lena Raine – First Steps (Celeste)

Break: Akihiko Narita, Zhenlan Kang – Quest Complete! (Monster Hunter World)

Ending: The Devil Went Down to Georgia – Charley Daniels Band

8-4 Play 2/9/2018: STILL TALKING ABOUT MONSTER HUNTER Feb 09, 2018

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