8-4 Play 9/18/2026: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
Summary
The 8-4 Play podcast covers Tokyo Game Show 2026, featuring guests Chris Kohler, John Ricci, and Jeremy Press discussing merch finds and the new Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo. The group analyzes the game's whip mechanics and visuals while sharing stories about Konami's design archives. They also announce Chris's upcoming book, The World Was Square, which chronicles Square's early PC history, and discuss Jeremy's new Sega Master System retrospective.
Topics discussed
Guest introductions and show setup
Book updates: Sega Master System and Square PC history
TGS merch haul and Konami binder discovery
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo and mechanics
Mike McWhirter joins: Castlevania visuals and release date
Pico Park x Sonic crossover and fighting stick trends
Crazy Taxi: World Tour and performance updates
Personal TGS experiences and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth analysis and technical fidelity
Sony/Kojima relationship and multimedia project shifts
Fate/Extra Record, Lollipop Chainsaw 2, and Blizzard news
Mega Man: Power Battle gameplay and legacy discussion
Silent Hill: The Shortness and new game mechanics
Quintet games: Cybernetica and Illusion of Gaia remake
TGS floor layout, indie games, and merchandise
X-Men '97 DLC, Layton, and Metroid: Survive
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Spire and Trails in the Sky
Ace Combat 7 gameplay and controller support
Digital Eclipse projects and closing remarks
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