8-4 Play 6/14/2019: CYBERPUNKS 2019

This week we attempt to summarize the avalanche of news from E3 into a 2 hour podcast. Can we even come close? Find out now!

Jun 15, '19

5/31/2019: TICKET TO RIDE

ALL ABOOOOOOOOARD! The #E3HYPETRAIN is leaving the station!

May 31, '19

5/17/2019: BETTER THAN THE BOOKS

With BitSummit fast approaching, we invite John Davis on the show to talk shop and how he could probably use a nap.

May 17, '19

5/3/2019: SUPER GOLDEN WEEK

For a very casual Golden Week episode, we talk about what we’ve been playing, and reflect on the games that made Heisei great.

May 3, '19

4/19/2019: THE NON-VEGAN ALL DIGITAL SPECIAL

With the next gen looming overhead, special guest Justin Massongill of the Playstation Blog joins us to talk about easy modes and different ways to watch Game of Thrones abroad.

Apr 19, '19

4/5/2019: YOSHIS DIE TWICE

Special guest Cory Schmitz joins us to talk Sekiro, Ace Combat 7, and all the latest news!

Apr 5, '19

3/08/2019: VIRTUAL BOYZ

Amid the stress of packing up the 8-4 Towers, we relax with some scathing Amazon reviews of Left Alive.

Mar 8, '19

2/22/2019: MAKE IT PURPLE

There’s a battle royale for everyone this week, and tons of Nintendo news to discuss!

Feb 22, '19

8-4 Play 2/08/2019: 358/4 PLAYS RE:2 FEAT. XAND

We finally embrace the darkness and talk Kingdom Hearts, along with a new 8-4 member. Plus some Resident Evil 2 gushing for good measure.

Feb 8, '19

8-4 Play 1/25/2019: RE: RE2

Joined by a special guest, we talk at length about Resident Evil 2 and its recent remaster, while doing our darnedest to dance around spoilers.

Jan 25, '19

1/11/2019: ALL YOU CAN EAT SMASHBROWNS

We catch up after the New Year, look forward to 2019, and get a little retro. Or…more than usual anyway.

Jan 11, '19

8-4 Play 12/14/2018: SMASHING THROUGH THE SNOW

Smash Ultimate, Christmas memories, and Sonic’s new look!

Dec 18, '18

8-4 Play 11/16/2018: SMASHING GOOD TIME

We’re back with another!

Nov 16, '18

11/1/2018: A CESSPIT OF HATRED AND LIES

Gaming Jesus returns! Need we say more?

Nov 2, '18

10/19/2018: FRAPPY HALLOWEEN

Dragalia Lost, the latest from Starbucks, mastering Tetris, and more!

Oct 19, '18

10/5/2018: SUPER FIGHTING ROBOTS

Mega Man 11, Spider-Man, a special Monster Hunter segment, and more!

Oct 9, '18

9/21/2018: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2018

Get ready for a cavalcade of guests, a wealth of impressions, and just a touch of chaos—our annual TGS super show is here!

Sep 21, '18

9/14/2018: WHATEVER, A SPIDER

Spider-Man, Destiny 2, and PlayStation’s TGS prelude—all with two special guests!

Sep 14, '18

8/31/2018: WEE BAIRNS

Special guest Andy Church joins the crew to talk speedrunning and Dragon Quest XI!

Aug 31, '18

8/17/2018: NOT EVERYONE IS HERE

This week it’s all about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with a sprinkle of summer gaming memories.

Aug 17, '18

7/20/2018: BORN THIS WAY

In a special Parents’ Night Out episode, we talk Octopath Traveler, Kuwaidan, Final Fantasy X, and all sorts of other fun stuff!

Jul 20, '18

7/6/2018: MR. DU’S MAGIC BALLS

Special guest Steve Lin stops by to talk gaming history, the McDonald’s Bacon McPork, Mario Tennis Aces, and more!

Jul 6, '18

6/22/2018: E3 TWENTY-OCTEEN

We recap and review the industry’s biggest week of the year, and maybe even disagree along the way!

Jun 22, '18

6/8/2018: CHUGGING ALONG

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!

Jun 8, '18

6/1/2018: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANTS

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!

Jun 1, '18

5/18/2018: FOR THE FOREST KING

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!

May 18, '18

05/04/2018: BEET STREET

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 though, honest.

May 4, '18

04/20/2018: SPANX FOR THE MEMORIES

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.

Apr 20, '18

04/06/2018: SALAD DAYS

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.

Apr 6, '18

03/23/2018: NOT FEATURING DRAKE

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.

Mar 23, '18

03/09/2018: SLIGHTLY LESS MONSTER HUNTER TALK…?

More Monster Hunter World, a return to the cobbled streets of Bloodborne, and news from the latest Nintendo Direct.

Mar 9, '18

2/23/2018: WITHINSIDE OUT

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!

Feb 23, '18

2/9/2018: STILL TALKING ABOUT MONSTER HUNTER

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

Feb 9, '18

1/26/2018: HR 200

Special guest Adam “Gaijin Hunter” Evanko joins us for our momentous 200th episode Monster Hunter World spectacular!

Jan 26, '18

1/12/2018: FUNKY CO-OPERATION

Nintendo Direct Mini, Disneyland, Super Mario Cereal, PUBG, Witcher 3, Ys Origins, The Last Guardian VR, Moss, and more!

Jan 12, '18

12/29/2017: VS. SUPER RADIO BROS.

PUBG, Vs. Super Mario Bros., Gorogoa, RE7: Not a Hero, Tales from America, NJPW, a bonus Star Wars: The Last Jedi spoiler chat, and more! Happy New Year!

Dec 29, '17

12/15/2017: SUNSET RIDERS

Monster Hunter World, Zelda: The Champions’ Ballad, Earth Defense Force 5, Shenmue walking tour, The Game Awards, and more!

Dec 15, '17

12/1/2017: MEDIEVAL CRIMES

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Netflix in Japan, Xanadu Next, trips to ancient Edo, Devil May Cry V rumors, and more!

Dec 1, '17

11/17/2017: STRANGER DANGER

Xenoblade Chronicles 2, City Shrouded in Shadow, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Stranger Things 2, Danganronpa V3, Game Awards nominees, Chip Tanaka, and more!

Nov 17, '17