Dream Diary

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In 2004, someone releases a weird video game... then disappears. Over the years the game will spawn a passionate fan base, inspire a new genre, and change lives. For more than a decade, fans will search to no avail for its enigmatic creator. Until the start of 2018, when something unexpected happens…

Lewis Denby


    • Feb 2, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 34:25


    In the Dream Diary finale, Lewis looks at the legacy Kikiyama and their game have left - and ponders on whether we're any closer to understanding what the deal is with Yume Nikki. dreamdiarypodcast.com

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    Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 13:58


    A new Yume Nikki game has been announced. Lewis gets a reaction from Jon Calvin, speaks to the game's developers, and recalls on old conversation... dreamdiarypodcast.com

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    Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 27:00


    More clues arrive about the new Yume Nikki. Meanwhile, Lewis spends time with the community, and tries to find out what makes them tick. dreamdiarypodcast.com

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    Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 28:24


    An update on what we know about Yume Nikki's return. Plus, the investigation takes us to Japan - a country of rich tradition and culture, but whose recent years have been blighted by tragedy. dreamdiarypodcast.com

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    Episode 3 (Interlude)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 2:11


    A twist in the tale as Kikiyama shows up after a decade-long absence... dreamdiarypodcast.com

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    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 24:45


    Yume Nikki was released on a forum in 2004, with barely any fanfare - then its creator disappeared. What happened in the years since? dreamdiarypodcast.com

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    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 26:55


    In 2004, someone releases a weird video game about dreams. Over the years, it develops a huge and passionate fanbase. What's the deal with Yume Nikki? dreamdiarypodcast.com

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