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Unknown Games Podcast

By UGP

Welcome to the Unknown Games Podcast! While we're one of many video game podcasts, we have the unique perspective of bringing you news from Japan and our take on the gaming industry as experienced ex-pats. If you're into games but also a weeb, we've got you covered. We'll talk games, anime, and limited McDonald's burgers. New episodes every Friday JST!
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Unknown Games PodcastDec 24, 2020

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01:12:54
What Waaaaaas THAT State of Play PlayStation?!

What Waaaaaas THAT State of Play PlayStation?!

#likeadragon #palworld #granbluefantasy

Sony's PlayStation State of Play came and went leaving some happy and others disappointed! We give our thoughts on the games we loved seeing and a wrap up with our playthrough thoughts on Silent Hill: The Short Message and Granblue Fantasy: Relink!

00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:30 Intro Comments 00:04:50 Stellar Blade 00:15:07 Sonic x Shadow Generations 00:24:05 Foamstars 00:27:38 Silent Hill: The Short Message Review 00:35:22 Dragon's Dogma 2 00:38:06 Rise of Ronin 00:40:49 Death Stranding 2 00:48:02 Granblue Fantasy: Relink Story Mode Review 01:00:40 Outro Comments 01:02:00 Closing Music Leave a like/comment if you enjoyed the video! Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts! Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠ Listen to full episodes below: iTunes: https://apple.co/2EOAYPa Spotify: http://bit.ly/UGP_cast Follow Us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2QaUWZM Instagram: http://bit.ly/33fOF5l #route24 #ninjatrixta #videogames

Feb 06, 202401:02:32
Infinite Wealth & Palworld: Saying Goodbye to Legends

Infinite Wealth & Palworld: Saying Goodbye to Legends

#likeadragon #palworld #granbluefantasy

Ehe is hooked playing the one game we're talking about this week, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. We heard it must be a pretty good game! We offer our thoughts on the series, and also chime in on the Palworld controversy and impressions on Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo!

00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:30 Intro Comments 00:03:45 Palworld Controversy 00:18:13 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot 3rd DLC Trailer 00:23:18 Dragon Ball: Sparking Character Reveal Trailer 00:30:29 Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Impressions 00:40:04 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Initial Thoughts 00:45:53 Reasons to Play Persona 3 Reloaded 00:49:44 Outro Comments 00:51:14 Closing Music Leave a like/comment if you enjoyed the video! Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts! Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠ Listen to full episodes below: iTunes: https://apple.co/2EOAYPa Spotify: http://bit.ly/UGP_cast Follow Us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2QaUWZM Instagram: http://bit.ly/33fOF5l #route24 #ninjatrixta #videogames

Feb 01, 202451:38
GOTY: Our Top 9 Games Played in 2023! What About that Cow?

GOTY: Our Top 9 Games Played in 2023! What About that Cow?

Adrian, Alex, and Ehe dish all about their favorite games played in 2023! From what you may expect, to what may even surprise you, this is one heck of an episode!

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Jan 23, 202401:32:36
New Year, New Cast! The Games of 2024!

New Year, New Cast! The Games of 2024!

Happy New Year! After a long vacation, the UGP Crew is back! This year is heavily frontloaded! From Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to Persona 3: Reloaded, Alex and Ehe are pumped! Adrian's looking forward to the new Prince of Persia and Princess Peach: Showtime! Ready up, and jump in, cause 2024 is here!


Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Jan 16, 202401:15:37
Goodbye E3: You will be sucked! Remembering Our Top E3 Moments!

Goodbye E3: You will be sucked! Remembering Our Top E3 Moments!

Pour one out for E3 again, well...this time for good...until the comeback X years later. But for now, the ESA says E3 is gone forever. We look over 20+ years of our favorite memories as we say our final goodbyes to E3, video game Christmas in July.

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Jan 15, 202401:07:58
Get Off The Stage: Reviewing the Game Awards 2023

Get Off The Stage: Reviewing the Game Awards 2023

Someone had to win, someone had to lose. The Game Awards 2023 has crowned its Game of the Year, and along with it, a flame of gamers on the internet ready to jump Geoff for short award speeches, too many ads, and a lack of respect toward devs. So, what did we think of this year's show?


Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Dec 12, 202301:12:35
10 Years & 1 Kid Later, GTA 6 Trailer Finally Drops

10 Years & 1 Kid Later, GTA 6 Trailer Finally Drops

After a decade, Grand Theft Auto VI has finally had its first trailer! Alex and Adrian react to the new trailer, talk about their relationship with the series, and talk about it's impact on pop culture!


00:00:00 Opening Music

00:00:15 Intro Comments

00:04:27 GTA 6 Discussion

00:29:00 Gaming News Recap

00:32:00 Nintendo World, New Donkey Kong Country Info

00:44:15 Closing Comments

00:46:15 Ending Music


Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Dec 06, 202346:38
Place Your Bets! Let's Vote on The Game Awards 2023!

Place Your Bets! Let's Vote on The Game Awards 2023!

What's your game of the year for 2023? It's that time of year again where Geoff Keighley walks on stage to announce epic world premiers, welcome unannounced guests good & bad, and let us gamers vote for the best games of the year! Join us as we vote for the Game Awards 2023 Live!


Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Nov 21, 202301:08:24
P in the Sky: Alan Wake 2 Specs, Fuji Q Japan, PS5 Slim BS

P in the Sky: Alan Wake 2 Specs, Fuji Q Japan, PS5 Slim BS

Welcome to a wild show of off topic mayhem! What was meant to be a show focused on games turned into PC upgrades, Japanese amusement parks, Capcom's new REX engine, and PS5 Slim rants! Enjoy!

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  

Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Nov 08, 202301:07:07
How Do We Eat, Cook, and Stay Healthy in Japan?

How Do We Eat, Cook, and Stay Healthy in Japan?

Adrian and Alex take a break from gaming this week to talk about food, diet, and how they are staying healthy in Japan. It's a different change of pace, but we hope you enjoy it!

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  

Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Oct 24, 202301:09:17
The Slim Edition: Lies of P, Sea of Stars, PS5 Slim News & More!

The Slim Edition: Lies of P, Sea of Stars, PS5 Slim News & More!

Alex and Adrian catch up on some fun news and let you know what they've been playing since over the past couple weeks! From Lies of P to Sea of Stars, we've got a lot of review goodness to dish out. Plus, we heard there's a PS5 Slim about to release in the wild and that Microsoft has completed the greatest acquisition in gaming history with Activision Blizzard.
Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  

Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Oct 17, 202301:04:30
UGP Plays: SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection Demo!

UGP Plays: SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection Demo!

Can you believe it? Adrian is following up on his promise to prove how generic Sword Art Online Last Recollection probably is. But who knows? Maybe it'll surprise him to be one of the better anime games out there. Enjoy this special episode of the Unknown Games Podcast! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  

Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Oct 02, 202301:15:14
Tokyo Game Show 2023: The UGP Report Card!

Tokyo Game Show 2023: The UGP Report Card!

It's finally that time of year where Alex and Adrian get to go to Tokyo Game Show! This year was set to be an epic one with Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Dragon's Dogma 2, and so many more games and rare merch to see on the show floor! How was it? Come and check it out with us!

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  

Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Sep 26, 202301:12:08
Spoiler Review: One Piece Live-Action Lands Every Punch!

Spoiler Review: One Piece Live-Action Lands Every Punch!

It's hard to believe that finally the whole world is jumping on the One Piece bandwagon, but the day has come! And that's thanks to Netflix's live-action adaptation of Oda Eiichiro's beloved manga! We spoil and toil over our feelings for this truly beautiful piece of television!

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UGP_cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  

Music Credits from OC Remix:

Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuberz McGee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Ending: "Sky Treasure" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guifrog⁠

Sep 05, 202301:32:18
RPG MADNESS! Baldur's Gate 3, Stray Gods, Sea of Stars! 2023 is Insane!
Aug 22, 202301:06:32
Final Fantasy 16 Spoiler Cast! The Final Verdict! Plus, Pokémon Worlds & EVO 23!
Aug 08, 202301:23:08
Take a Vacation Down Under to FFXIV Dawntrail! Plus, Armored Core 6 & Tekken 8 CNT!
Aug 02, 202301:00:09
Dreaming of Gardevoir: Pokémon Sleep Thoughts, Gundam Evolution shuts, Overwatch News!
Jul 25, 202358:11
What'cha Playing? AEW: Fight Forever, PowerWash Simulator Spongebob DLC, FF16 Talk!
Jul 11, 202301:01:57
She's Flawless: First 20 Hours of Final Fantasy XVI Mini-Review
Jul 04, 202301:16:32
Netflix ONE PIECE Reaction, Blue Protocol Launch, SF6 World Tour Mode Review!
Jun 19, 202358:23
Wipe! Rinse! Recap! Xbox Showcase, Summer Game Fest, Devolver Digital
Jun 13, 202301:16:40
Bingo Time! What's Going to Be at Summer Games Fest 2023?
Jun 07, 202301:13:43
Spiders! Snakes! Dragons! Our Thoughts on PlayStation Showcase May 2023!
May 30, 202301:13:58
Mario Movie Review, Tofu Burgers, Japanese Vacations, OH MY!
May 17, 202301:10:50
Blue Protocol Might Be The Next BIG MMO game! Closed Beta Thoughts
Apr 04, 202345:21
What's a Final Fantasy 16? Reacting to FFXVI New Info at PAX East 2023 Panel
Mar 28, 202301:12:32
I'm About The Fish: Persona 5: The Phantom X is a Mobile Title?! DEETS!~
Mar 21, 202357:25
Breadman? Bedman?: RE4 Remake Demo, Fortnite MEGA, FF7R PowerWash DLC
Mar 14, 202301:05:27
Bussin' on Blue Protocol: From Closed Beta to Benchmark Update!
Mar 09, 202357:34
Everything Announced at Pokémon Presents 2023: DLC, Pokemon TCG Classic, Sleep!
Mar 02, 202354:50
We Hope Shia's Doing Ok: Metal Gear Rising & Apex Legends Anniversary Special!
Feb 23, 202301:03:35
What's Good? February Game Releases
Feb 03, 202344:07
Baby! Baby! Baby! Baby! Persona 3 Portable is Here...Again!
Jan 26, 202347:48
You'll NEVER Want Another Console After the Steam Deck
Jan 19, 202348:54
Spoiler Cast | One Piece Film: RED is a True Must-Watch for Fans!
Jan 05, 202301:03:60
You Already Know: Game of the Year 2022 Special
Dec 22, 202201:46:24
Our Final Thoughts: The Game Awards 2022
Dec 15, 202220:28
Final Thoughts on Pokémon SV and Sonic Frontiers
Dec 11, 202201:08:40
The Beginner's Guide to IRL Streaming
Dec 01, 202237:13
Voting LIVE for The Game Awards 2022 *GOTY*
Nov 26, 202201:30:37
We're Back! Season 5 of the UGPcast!
Nov 05, 202246:36
What to Expect from Tokyo Game Show 2022!

What to Expect from Tokyo Game Show 2022!

Tokyo Game Show is here and we're hype to give our predictions of what's at the show!

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Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: Donkey Kong Country "Aquatic Shrediance" by ToxicxEternityEnding: Donkey Kong Country "Drowning in Brambles" by 744

Sep 17, 202201:15:44
What's a Mildom, and Why's the PS5's Price Increasing?
Sep 01, 202201:25:20
Did You Say, Seaman: Dragon Ball Enters The Fortnite Metaverse
Aug 25, 202201:01:50
The Cat is Out: Stray Review + Apex Legends S14 Impressions
Aug 20, 202201:13:12
If You Like Feet: Stray, Evo 2022, Pokémon News
Aug 12, 202201:16:34
Alex Visits Super Nintendo World + Japan Travel Tips
Aug 04, 202201:23:36
Stranger Cups: Stranger of Paradise + Cuphead DLC Reviews
Jul 28, 202201:03:53
What's With All the B-Tier JRPG's?
Jul 14, 202201:13:32