8-4 Play 4/24/2026: STROOP, THERE IT IS
Summary
Hosts discuss Gabe’s reluctance to play Vampire Crawlers and his praise for Final Fantasy IV’s narrative and mechanics. Guests Raj Joshi and Jake Kasdal from 17-Bit join to promote their upcoming physics-based brawler, Oasis, detailing its development, PAX East reception, and upcoming tournaments. They also touch on the current state of the Kyoto indie scene and funding challenges.
Topics discussed
Intro, Vampire Survivors, and Raj's first appearance
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review and character design discussion
Oasis game details, PAX East, and development insights
PAX East recap, BitSummit, and Kyoto indie industry
Tomodachi Life on Switch and Mii social features
Nintendo's release strategy and Switch 2 expectations
Vampire Crawlers, RE Engine, and PSVR2 flight sim
Super Mario Movie box office and Bloodborne movie news
Elden Ring movie rumors and multiplayer gaming memories
Game Pass pricing, Oasis hype, and show outro
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