Nights On, Lights Off Podcast

About Nights On, Lights Off Podcast

What happens when two insomniac gamers who cut their teeth in the 90s get together in the middle of the night and talk gaming? Join JayShy of ShinMegamiTalks and Will of Game Escape as they go down the rabbit hole of modern import gaming, talk about their collections, share gaming memories, and give out a few tips on which games will become rare and sought after. The lights may be off, but it’s game on for Jay and Will. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/b7zVmbyEfx

Publisher

wcladley; jayshy

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Nov 2023

Latest episode

9 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Aug 2026

   Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 20 – The Summer Physical Media Died-Preparing for the All-Digital Future

   The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In Episode 20 of Nights On, Lights Off, JayShy and Will dig into one of the biggest concerns facing collectors and physical media fans: Sony's killing of physical games, and how to prepare for the all-digital future. From the future of PlayStation collecting to the practical realities of ownership, preservation, and access, this episode looks at what happens when the hobby keeps shifting away from discs, cartridges, and shelves full of games.🎮 Also in this episode:-Gaming Challenge: JayShy and Will play Project X Zone, the wild Nintendo 3DS crossover RPG featuring characters from Capcom, Sega, Bandai Namco, and more.-JayShy’s PS4 collection sale – why he is moving on from part of his collection and what that says about collecting habits changing over time.-Rebranding the ShinMegamiTalks YouTube channel – Jay talks about shifting direction, identity, and what comes next for his content.-Import gaming & what we’ve been playing – recent pickups, current games, collecting thoughts, and the usual late-night import gaming conversation.Like, comment, and subscribe. 🎙🔥Follow the HostsJayhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRgWillhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQDiscordhttps://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVtSubstackhttps://tsumigeimporters.substack.comHashtags#PhysicalMedia #PlayStation #PS5 #GamePreservation #DigitalGames #RetroGaming #GameCollecting #ImportGaming #ProjectXZone #Nintendo3DS #VideoGamePodcast #NightsOnLightsOff

2. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 19 – Is Xbox in Trouble?, $1,000 Import Games, Best Games with 8

   The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In Episode 19 of Nights On, Lights Off, JayShy and Will dig into the uncertain future of Xbox, answer Apollyon's import gaming challenge, and do another round of We’ve Got Your Number as we rank the best video games with “8” in the title.🎮 In this episode:Is Xbox in trouble? We discuss the latest concerns around Xbox, Game Pass, studio restructuring, hardware strategy, and whether Microsoft still knows what Xbox is supposed to be.What should the next Xbox become? A premium console, a Windows gaming box, a Steam Machine competitor, or something closer to an Xbox “Fire Stick”?Ask NOLO Podcast: Apollyon gives us three import game vouchers — $10, $100, and $1,000 — and we have to choose what we’d buy.Gaming Challenge: We play Aero Dancing 4 / Aero Elite Combat Academy for PS2 and talk arcade flight combat, training sims, Pilotwings comparisons, and why this is exactly the kind of oddball import-adjacent game we love discovering.We’ve Got Your Number – Episode 8: Ranking the best games with “8” in the title.What we’ve been playing: Recent pickups, retro discoveries, import experiences, and a little preparation for the future of Neo Geo AES+.Whether you’re into retro gaming, import collecting, Xbox history, Game Pass, PS2 hidden gems, RPGs, or game collecting culture, this episode has plenty to dig into.Like, comment, and subscribe for more late-night conversations about gaming’s past, present, and uncertain future. 🎙🔥Follow the HostsJayhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRgWillhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQDiscordhttps://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVtSubstackhttps://tsumigeimporters.substack.com#Xbox #GamePass #ImportGaming #RetroGaming #GameCollecting #PS2 #FinalFantasyVIII #DragonQuestVIII #MarioKart8 #NeoGeo #VideoGamePodcast #NightsOnLightsOff

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   31 May 2026

   Nights On, Lights Off: Ep. 18 – Gen Z Gaming Trends, Games That Deserve Remasters, AES+ Wishlist, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Challenge

   The lights are off, but the night is on! 🌙 In Episode 18, JayShy and Will answer listener questions, explore some of gaming’s most memorable environments, debate which classics deserve modern remasters, and build the ultimate wishlist for the next wave of NEO GEO AES+ releases. 🎮 In this episode: Friend of the show Apollyon asks:-What are our favorite uncommon video game environments?-What games that have never been remastered should final be remastered? -What games should be in wave 2 for the AES+ -The search continues as we rank the best video games with "7" in the title. -Our thoughts on Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, its fighting mechanics, story content, and whether it deserves more attention from Persona fans. -Recent pickups, hidden gems, and the games currently occupying our time. Like, comment, and subscribe for more late-night conversations about gaming's past, present, and future. 🎙🔥 Jay https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRg (https://www.youtube.com/@UCyJJi55KkmLsbWlw2HZ3IRg) Will https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQ (https://www.youtube.com/@UCP19bfnUf1fOWhPESVq56CQ) Discord https://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVt (https://discord.gg/8EwjqNFCVt) Substack https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com (https://tsumigeimporters.substack.com) #RetroGaming #EarthBound #PanzerDragoonSaga #Persona4ArenaUltimax #NeoGeo #SNK #GameCollecting #VideoGamePodcast #GamePreservation #NightsOnLightsOff

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Spotify

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Engagement

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