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Gaming Gaiden is a podcast that uncovers the side stories of the video game world. In our first ten episode season, we dive deep into the world of video game translators as well as what it was like to work at Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) in the 90s.

Gaming Gaiden


    • Jul 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 17m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Japan and America - Cultural Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 40:00


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    Physical VS Digital Media Debate in Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 38:45


    Physical VS Digital Media Debate in Video Games --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    Video Game Taste Differences Between Japan and America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 62:06


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    Ranking PS1 Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 113:42


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    The ESRB System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 32:40


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    Ranking Sega Genesis Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 87:10


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    "Why do you like Japan?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 55:28


    "Why do you like Japan?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    Ranking Ninja Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 68:56


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    "Fighting Games are just button mashers." - Why this is Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 54:37


    Released from the Patreon Vault!: What is the greatest video game genre of all time and why is it fighting games? In this episode, we discuss our endless desire to promote the love and beauty of digital pugilism while also pontificating about the genre's future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    Ranking NES Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 58:19


    Ranking NES Games - This is a bit of a spoiler, but with this being the first ranking episode recorded, we didn't do a good job of keeping the listener as informed as the viewer. Sorry about that. Andrew's number 2 game is Metal Storm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

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    10 - Crispin Boyer and Shawn Smith Interview - Electronic Gaming Monthly Writers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 117:11


    Join us for a conversation with some of EGM's most macho former writers Crispin Boyer and Shawn "Shawnimal" Smith. Learn the truth about small town newspaper journalism and the top secret mode "hidden" in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Enjoy multiple entrances and exits from hosts and guests alike while learning about the development of the sorely underrated Ninja Town! || Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    9 - Oni Dino Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 76:37


    Join us for a conversation with games journalist and translator Oni Dino. Hear about the joys of studying abroad in Tokyo, the intrinsic link between language & culture, and the wonderful experience of translating Kokoro Clover Season 1! || [Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    8 - Matt Katch Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 130:06


    Join us for a conversation with translator Matt Katch. Learn about the varying amounts of information sharing in freelance translation, the peak of sprite work, and even Matt's father's response to Ranma 1/2 & Ninja Scroll! | Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    7 - Jenn O' Donnell - Video Game Localization Director - Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 76:36


    Join us for a conversation with translation and localization director Jenn O'Donnell. Hear about the sink or swim language training of Japan's organic strawberry farms, Richard Mark Honeywood's clever programming, and one of the stronger examples of translation theory's notion of equivalence! | Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    6 - Jeremy Blaustein Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 118:06


    Join us for a conversation with long-time translator and current CEO of Dragonbaby, Jeremy Blaustein. Explore with us the point of diminishing returns in gaming tech while learning about the "Mary, marry, merry" test, the versatility of the Magnavox Odyssey, and the comics that influenced Jeremy's writing! | Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    5 - Dan "Shoe" Hsu Interview - Electronic Gaming Monthly Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 94:02


    Join us for a conversation with former editor of Electronic Gaming Monthly, Dan "Shoe" Hsu. Learn about the origins of Sushi X, how the promise of a cheat code lit the spark for a long and storied career, and how the world of games journalism has changed. | Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

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    4 - Mel OK and Emilio Gándara - Ace Translate - Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 58:57


    Join us for a conversation with two of Ace Honyaku's ace translators, Mel Ok and Emilio Gándara. Hear about growing up multilingual, the uncertain origins of Halo's Arbiter, and the truly rare idioms that transcend language! | Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    3 - Katrina Leonoudakis Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 86:55


    Join us for a conversation with translator, editor, and localization coordinator Katrina Leonoudakis. From watching Toonami to managing the translation of Persona 5 Royal, Katrina's journey has taken her through multiple roles and media. Learn with us all about the translation theory concept of equivalent experience while exploring the cultural impact of killing god! Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    2 - Zack Davisson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 107:21


    Join us for a conversation with writer, translator, lecturer, and folklorist Zack Davisson. Hear about the Marvel method of Demon Days, the joy of dreaming in Japanese, and the difficulties of video game translation versus that of other media. Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

    1 - Matt Alt Interview - Author of Pure Invention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 73:45


    Join us for a conversation with author and translator Matt Alt. Learn about the idiosyncrasies of patent office grammar and take a journey from the dark ages of translating dumps of machine code to the modern lamentations of Pure Invention's missing chapter! Ninja Art Attribution: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/ninja-logo Ninja logo vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com Music from Kawaii! - Bad Snacks | Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXf8_Ft9-Lc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaminggaidenpodcast/message

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