Joshua ‘Nantenjex’ Goldie AKA The Nintendo Chronicler returns as we explore Eiji Aonuma’s directorial debut: the Japan only Marvelous: Another Treasure Island! We touch on the game’s origins as a CD title, the unique three person gameplay structure, its impact on Zelda and everything else! In the feature, I take you down to Yokohama to experience the Dragon Quest Carnival!
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(0:00) - Intro
Games
(1:01) - Marvelous: Another Treasure Island w/ Joshua Goldie
Feature
(40:29) - Dragon Quest Carnival in Minato Mirai
News
(54:57) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Trailer 2
(59:15) - Nintendo’s Q2 2024 financial reports
(1:01:04) - New gaming events in Tokyo
(1:01:56) - Closing
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