Covering perhaps the last true handheld console, technically Muramasa is a port from the Wii, but I feel like it's most well known for the definite PS Vita edition. Merging classical Japanese elements with some hard rock/metal tunes and pretty addictive gameplay, it's a fun one. The story isn't its strongsuit, but you've got a … Continue reading Episode 151: Muramasa Rebirth
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Episode 150: Crimson Shroud
This time around, we covered the beloved Nintendo 3DS console. More specifically, we put a spotlight on this 3DS shop digital-only hidden gem from Yasumi Matsuno (Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, Tactics Ogre.) It's a neat short one that fuses traditional JRPG elements with tabletop RPG dice rolling. Of course the 3DS shop is permanently … Continue reading Episode 150: Crimson Shroud
Episode 148: Klonoa & Garou/Fatal Fury
This week, we traveled back to the year 1999 for a couple of obscure handhelds. Bandai's WonderSwan and SNK's Neo Geo systems didn't quite take off the way Nintendo's handhelds did. But we still have some cool games to show from those days. Hope you enjoyed this look back, along with a ton of new-ish … Continue reading Episode 148: Klonoa & Garou/Fatal Fury
Episode 147: Mother 3
WHOO! What a special episode covering a special game. We had fellow LAG Boy Alex come through and talk shop about Mother 3. Even if it's never going to get an official English translation, we are very lucky to have the folks at Fobby/Starmen.net provide a fan translation. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anywhere to legally … Continue reading Episode 147: Mother 3
Episode 146: Game Boy Supershow
Hey all! This Spring quarter kicked off with the first episode in our special handheld console-centric quarter. Of course we had to throw it way back to the original Game Boy. In many ways, the system that started it all. I remember the Game Boy Pocket being one of the most important items in all … Continue reading Episode 146: Game Boy Supershow
