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8-4 Play

Booking Overview

A biweekly video-game roundtable focused on Japan and Japanese games, usually driven by the regular 8-4 team but occasionally featuring established games journalists and industry commentators. Credible pitches include respected game journalists, developers, publishers, localization specialists, and Japan-focused games-industry experts; booking is likely high difficulty for outside candidates because recent guests include prominent gaming media figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 431

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@8-4.jp

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established video game journalists, editors, developers, publishers, localization professionals, and other recognized games-industry specialists, particularly those with expertise in Japan or Japanese games.
Required Achievements:  
Senior coverage of major video game releases and industry news, Leadership or publishing roles in the video game industry, Recognized expertise in video game history, technology, or Japanese games

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Kohler - Tokyo Game Show Coverage And Current Video Game Releases.

Jeremy Parish - Tokyo Game Show Coverage And Current Video Game Releases.

Shane Bettenhausen - Tokyo Game Show Coverage And Current Video Game Releases.

Mike McWhertor - Tokyo Game Show Coverage And Current Video Game Releases.

Jason Schreier - Tokyo Game Show Coverage And Current Video Game Releases.

Recent Topics

Gaming, Japanese Video Games, Game Journalism, Retro Gaming, Nintendo

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
8-4 Play
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8-4 Play 10/16/2026: BASED COMBAT

October 16, 2026

Don't you dare punch out of this episode, Maverick! We got heaps of praise for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, journeys in Silent Hill: Townfall and then we start looking at those Ocarina of Time previews! 00:44 – Nicknames 05:27 – Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 14:17 – Silent Hill: Townfall 18:42 – Star Wars: Galactic Racer 30:02 – News: Sony done with VR, Ocarina of Time previews, and more!

8-4 Play 10/2/2026: OLD MCRONALD

October 02, 2026

We dive deep into Well Dweller, the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo, and Control Resonant, plus new VR glasses from Meta and more Xbox goings-ons in news.   00:56 — Nicknames 06:32 — Well Dweller 15:48 — Castlevania: Belmont's Curse 25:22 — Control Resonant 44:48 — News: Donald becomes Ronald, Meta VR Glasses, Microsoft, and more!

8-4 Play 9/18/2026: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026

September 18, 2026

Best ep of the year streak continues with all killers, no filler: John Linneman, Jason Schreier, Mike McWhertor, Shane Bettenhausen, Jeremy Parish, Chris Kohler and more stop by to talk anything and everything to do with this year's TGS.   01:02 – Intros 15:28 – TGS Merch Haul 24:45 – Castlevania: Belmont's Curse 43:09 – Sonic Pico Park 47:49 – Crazy Taxi: World Tour 53:24 – Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen 55:22 – Control Resonant 1:00:13 – Final Fantasy VII Revelation 1:19:28 – BlizzCon Recap...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with 8-4 Play?

Its publicly listed email is info@8-4.jp. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for 8-4 Play?

The publicly listed email for 8-4 Play: info@8-4.jp.

How many listeners does 8-4 Play have?

Podseeker estimates 8-4 Play reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for 8-4 Play?

8-4 Play typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established video game journalists, editors, developers, publishers, localization professionals, and other recognized games-industry specialists, particularly those with expertise in Japan or Japanese games. Common among recent guests: Senior coverage of major video game releases and industry news; Leadership or publishing roles in the video game industry; Recognized expertise in video game history, technology, or Japanese games. Recent guests include Chris Kohler, Jeremy Parish, and Shane Bettenhausen.

How hard is it to get booked on 8-4 Play?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does 8-4 Play cover?

Recent episodes cover Gaming, Japanese Video Games, Game Journalism, Retro Gaming, and Nintendo. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@8-4.jp

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