Ainu in Video Games with Kaihatsu, More Tomodachi Life and Monster Hunter Stories 3

Type designer and YouTuber Kaihatsu returns as we chat about Ainu in video games! We discuss how northern Japan’s indigenous people have been portrayed in games like Ghost of Yotei, Samurai Shodown, Pokemon Legends Arceus, and how their culture may have influenced countless games. Plus I give some final thoughts on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Monster Hunter Stories 3! And I dig deep into a lot of Nintendo news including the newest Star Fox game and analyze the financial report!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:55) - Ainu in Video Games w/ Kaihatsu

Games

(52:34) - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream final thoughts

(1:02:30) - Monster Hunter Stories 3 final thoughts

News

(1:09:47) - Star Fox, Nintendo FY26 analysis, Tokyo events

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