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
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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 08, 2020
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
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 to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 ....
Nov 05, 2018
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 you as always for listening!
Apr 23, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
E11: Nerdwars
A white-knuckle battle royale over lasers, elves, teleporters and mithril. Audio episode Video epsiode
Nov 13, 2017
E10: Ninja
We geek out over ninjas in games, TV and movies. Audio episode Video episode
Oct 30, 2017
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
E08: Japan
What's good and bad about being a gamer in Japan? We'll tell you. Audio episode Video episode
Oct 17, 2017
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 09, 2017
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 02, 2017
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
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
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
Episode 02: Flawed
Eric likes Mortal Kombat lore. Jesse calls the fountain a "bubbler." Matt would rather shoot werewolves. Audio episode Video episode
Sep 04, 2017
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
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 format on Chorus, Isolate, Confirm 's YouTube channel ....
Aug 27, 2017
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