Ryu Ga Go-TALK
By Felix
Ryu Ga Go-TALKNov 22, 2020
RGGT Episode 69: Yakuza 4 The Parasite of Kamurocho
Join us with a new character trying to pick apart the plot and playing too much Mah Jong.
RGGT Episode 68: Yakuza 4 Oath of Brotherhood
It's time to find out the truth of what happened 25 years ago. But first, gotta spend 5 hours training fighters with extended rock montages.
RGGT Episode 67: Yakuza 4 The 25 Year Vacuum
On this episode: Kamurocho Underground featuring woodblock carving as Saejima inches forward.
RGGT Episode 66: Yakuza 4 To the Truth/Tiger and Dragon
Double chapter episode, with bonus flashback. Join us as we break out and then relax on the beach.
RGGT Episode 65: Yakuza 4 The Promise
Yakuza 4 continues, and we end our time with Akiyama for the time being. We finally figure out what's going on just in time for it to get way more complicated.
RGGT Episode 64: Yakuza 4 Trouble in the Tojo Clan
Back from holidays with a pile of yen and fingertips, it's Ryu Ga GoTalk. Join us as we continue down Yakuza 4. Short one this week, but we'll be back to full heat power next episode.
RGGT Episode 63: Yakuza 4 The One
We get to know Akiyama a little better in the second chapter of Yakuza 4.
Notes:
The Riki Takeuchi Loan Shark Program mentioned is the legendary "Minami no Teiō" (King of Minami)
RGGT Episode 62: Yakuza 4 The Infamous Loanshark
Yakuza 4 part 1.
We're back and with a new game and new character as we meet Akiyama, things become a real mess real fast.
Notes:
RGGT: Episode 61
In this episode something a bit different. The Yakuza series is famous for it's use of celebrity performances, but sometimes things don't work out so well. We go through some of the scandals and controversies that have affected the series' actors, and the nightmare that is Japan's Entertainment Agencies.
Episode 60: Premium Adventure the Third
We're back and have crawled our way out of the hostess mines to finally put the lid on Yakuza 3. Final judgements and detailed analysis of how bad bowling is are within.
Episode 59: The End of Ambition
Finally we are at the end of Yakuza 3's story. Join us as we talk through the events of the final chapter and consider the game as a whole.
Episode 58: Crisis
Join Akeyo and Felix for one of the best chapters yet. With tragedy, excellent villains and Goku level speed converting enemies-to-friends.
Episode 57: Unfinished Business
Join Akeyo and Felix as we get closer to the end of Yakuza 3, but first some filler episode chapter! Woo.
Episode 56: The Plot
You know things are insane when Majima turning up in a bright pink truck is the most grounded event in a chapter. Join us as we try to understand what the hell is going on.
Episode 55: Mad Dog & Conspirators
Another 2 chapter episode. This time 7 & 8. Felix thinks he's figured out Yakuza 3's combat and is immediately rebuked by the game.
Episode 54: The Curtain Rises/Gameplan
Another double chapter episode. Majima Suits, Rikiya Tattoos and fighting a half nude fat guy in a love hotel.
Episode 53: The Man in the Sketch
Eventually a Yakuza game will start, but for now some more inoffensive afternoon family sitcom action with "KIryu Orphanage" right after Family Ties.
Episode 52: Encounter/Power Struggle
It's a double header! Man, this hostess minigame IS confusing, ironic.
Episode 51: New Beginnings
Onto Yakuza 3. No parts of this podcast removed to appeal to western audiences.
Episode 50: Majima Saga
Join Felix and Akeyo for a whirlwind recap of the 3 Majima Chapters in KIwami 2. No xp, no levelling, no substories but man, what a karaoke song.
Episode 49: Premium Adventure Kiwami 2
Time to clean up those lingering sub-stories and face off with the Amon Family.
Episode 48: Decision
The final chapter of Kiwami 2's story. Surprises, double surprises and dubiously earned redemption abounds!
Episode 47: Blood and Bonds
One chapter to go, and no sign of Jin Goda. Join Akeyo and Felix in this penultimate chapter of Kiwami 2's story, as we work through shocking revelations and binge eating strategies.
Episode 46: The Go Ryu March
Back with Akeyo and Felix as they piece together the events of this chapter, and consider Jin Goda's welfare.
Episode 45: Settling Accounts
Family drama abounds in this episode of Ryu ga go Talk. Join Akeyo and Felix as they work their way through Haruka's unreasonable demands and remember the existence of Jin Goda.
Episode 44: Osaka Castle
Join Akeyo and Felix as they try to come to terms with the implications of a secret underground castle made of gold.
Episode 43: The Iron Creed
We're back! Time to see what's happening with Kiryu and an ease back into Yakuza by slamming 8 hours of hostess club management into ourselves. Welcome to 2021 of Ryu ga Go Talk. Fever Time!
Episode 42: Survivors
Unwelcome returning characters, retirement drama, technical ignorance and plenty of Kiryu advice in this episode of Ryu ga go Talk.
Episode 41: The Omi Invasion
Join Akeyo and Felix for the inaugural Koji Shindo dunkfest.
Episode 40: Suspect
Date is a fugitive, Daigo is kidnapped, there's spy in the Florist's office, but... what if we helped this Korean Pop Star visit the dirty video store?
Episode 39: The Foreign Threat
In this episode Akeyo and Felix deal with marauding wrestlers, try to see blood and give important karaoke advice to get maximum emotional impact.
Episode 38: Schemes
Double the fun, double the Kazuki! Time to take on mysterious foreigners with Akeyo and Felix. As well as some non spoilery impressions of Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon and a lament for the modern styles of Host clubs.
Episode 37: Hidden Past
With Daigo taken care of by unknown kidnappers we're free to get sidetracked by nonsense and have fun with our ol' pal Majima, plus special appearances by Legendary Japanese Pro Wrestlers.
Episode 36: The Four Kings of Omi
We're back. With Claw Machine gripes, cleaning rooms with goon's faces and the exciting return of Cabaret! FOUR SHINE FEVER!
Episode 35: The Yakuza Huntress
Join us as we get acquainted with Kaoru Sayama (or is that Saori Kayama?), and catch up with our favourites: Chubby Yakuza holding furniture and blocking doorways.
Episode 34: The Dragon of Kansai
Dragons meet in this episode with Kiryu finally coming face to face with Ryuji Goda. And he doesn't even try to steal his pants!
Episode 33: Letter of Blood
Kiwami 2! Lets go! Oh no, you broke my chairman...
Episode 32: Premium Adventure Kiwami
The story may be done, but Amon remains. Join Felix and Akeyo as they run through the last crumbs of Yakuza Kiwami, where they hid all the good sub stories!
Episode 31: The End of Battle
Kiwami is over (well, apart from... him). Join Akeyo and Felix as they recount the conclusion of the story and how much Jingu is a shitty egg-sucking garbage boy who deserves to be in the trash.
Also spoiler warning for the ending of Japan only 1995 puzzle game Panel de Pon.
Episode 30: Reunited
Kiwami nears it's conclusion with shocking deaths and story revelations. Join Akeyo and Felix for this episode of Ryu Ga Go Talk.
Episode 29: Honor and Humanity
Akeyo and Felix near the climax of Yakuza Kiwami, but there's still plenty of time to play around with Majima. Keep on Truckin!
Episode 28: Shape of Love
Set course for maximum tragedy as Akeyo and Felix push forward in Kiwami.
Episode 27: The Rescue
Join Akeyo and Felix for an action packed episode with more Chinese Broadswords than you can swing a... pigs head at?
Episode 26: The Scheme
Akeyo and Felix trawl through the multicoloured gangs of Kamurocho and collect some rare currency along the way,
Episode 25: The Dragon and the Koi
Catch up with some old friends, share a drink and destroy every single piece of furniture in Serena for the umpteenth time. It's Ryu Ga Go Talk with Felix and Akeyo.
Episode 24: Father and Child
Akeyo and Felix force their way through a Chapter (?) of stunningly irrelevant nonsense. At least Nishiki's story was good...
Episode 23: Purgatory
This week Akeyo and Felix get underground, for some reason going underground always involves a gigantic coliseum... Also a Majima update! If you want to avoid Majima everywhere surprises then skip the last 10 minutes.
Episode 22: An Encounter
Akeyo and Felix save the cutest character in the Yakuza series, and Haruka. Plus tips for succeeding in business.
Episode 21: Funeral of Fists
A short chapter with a kickass name. Join Felix and Akeyo for speculation of how much cooler Shimano would be as a bossfight if he were just Geese from Fatal Fury.
Episode 20: 10 Years Gone
Akeyo and Felix come to grips with a changed Kamurocho (and Tojo clan) with 10 years of lost time. At least we still have Majima.