Shin Megami Tensei Network

Marsh returns to the podcast once again to talk about all the games turning 30 in 2026 like Persona and of course Resident Evil. We talk about a possible Persona 4 replay leading up to P4R, talk about why Atlus should avoid GTA6 at all costs, and much much more. Watch Marsh Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarshSMT Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This month I had the pleasure to host a Persona 30th Anniversary panel at Naka Kon 2026 in Kansas. This recording is for everyone who was not able to make it to the live panel, but thank you to everyone who came out filling up the whole room! This panel is a spoiler free look back at the series over the last 30 years for Persona. Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Atlus news has been quiet, but that won't stop the podcast (maybe just slow it down). So this shorter solo episode will be going over some recent news like a brand new anniversary live stream, upcoming convention panels, Persona sales numbers, and more! Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After returning from Los Angeles the SMTN podcast is back with a massive episode going over the Persona Live 2026 concert with Auzzie and Larrue. We go over the trip out to California, getting to the concert in Hollywood, and much much more. https://twitch.tv/auzziejlee https://www.youtube.com/c/larrue Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

2026 is a massive year for video game anniversaries and so much more. So to help us predict what might happen I invited Larrue and Macca onto the podcast once again. We take a look back at the Persona 30th anniversary live stream and talk way too much about Sanrio characters. https://www.youtube.com/c/MaccaSMT https://www.youtube.com/c/larrue Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After taking a few years off the SMTN Fantasy Game Critic league is back and bigger than ever. This year we have five people trying to pick the biggest games coming out in 2025. Big thanks to May, Torrin, Marcus, and Arx for joining me as well. If you want to follow the league check it out here: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/7a9bf73f-9581-4715-9e22-d9daa65ef8f0/2026 Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

2025 was a stellar year not only for great video games, but also for video game music. So I decided to ring in the new year by bringing back SMTN Radio. We will take a listen to games that released over the last 12 months. Support the podcast: Patreon.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Lots of Atlus news right before the end of the year including what appears to be a possible leak for the Persona 30th Anniversary. Persona 3 Reload finally gets a 60fps patch on Nintendo Switch 2 and take a look back at Atlus in 2025. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

The Game Awards for 2025 have wrapped up and with it a lot of game announcements arrived as well. This week Liam joins me again to go over the Expedition 33, the P5X, and everything in-between. Follow Liam online here: https://www.youtube.com/@Liam_Omega https://guilty-as-charged.bigcartel.com/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Last month when Metaphor celebrated it's first anniversary we learned about them collaborating with Round1 arcades across America. Now that the first wave of the collab has started lets show off what I got as well as discuss my thoughts on everything. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After months of silence Atlus finally announced the date for the first ever Persona Live concert in America. Persona Live 2026: Awakenings is happening in Los Angeles and we are happy to say we have tickets! This episode Liam joins me to talk all about this last crazy week from sudden announcement, tickets going on sale 48 hours later, and what we can expect to see/hear at the show in January 2026. Follow Liam online here: https://www.youtube.com/@Liam_Omega https://guilty-as-charged.bigcartel.com/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 released and sales are not looking good. This week I take a look into the numbers we have so far and dive into what this means. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Genki is back once again on the podcast to talk all about his adventures at Tokyo Game Show 2026. We also go over recent sales numbers and talk about how we are feeling about the Switch 2 after four months. Follow Genki @Genki_JPN https://www.youtube.com/@GenkiGamer/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Another week another brand new guest on the podcast! I talk with Lexi from Backlog Battle about content creation, reviewing video games, and wonder how far away is Persona 6 really? Follow Lexi @_backlogbattle https://www.youtube.com/c/backlogbattle Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

This week I talk with George Yang who you may know from covering games all over the internet. We discuss Persona 3 and more SEGA titles on Nintendo Switch 2, A port of P3R on Switch 1, and dive deep into Digimon Story Time Stranger which just released. Follow George online: https://x.com/Yinyangfooey https://www.georgeyyang.com/ Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After a Nintendo Direct, State of Play, and even Tokyo Game Show 2025 Atlus news is very dry. That said we have now at least played P3R on Nintendo Switch 2 and have a new surprise patch for Raidou Remastered. Don't forget to check out the September Patreon Giveaway here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/september-2025-138376357 Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online  X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Sorry for the radio silence, but the SMTN podcast is back! Even with no real show in a month there is still very little news to talk about. So this week I talk about playing the most recent open network test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that featured Joker as a playable character. What did you think of Sonic Racing if you got to play it at all? Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

After a few years Rob from Pin Box is back with good news and NEW SMTV demon pins! We also go over what they have been up to lately in the world of Falcom releases leading up to Trails First Chapter Remake. Make sure to check out their releases below and bonus points if you get any of the new Tokyo Xanadu stuff too. https://pin.box/collections/shin-megami-tensei-v Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

For the last ten years Atlus has been hosting surveys for their fans to fill out and this year I decided to fill it out live on the podcast. So if you are one of the many people who enjoy Atlus products and do not live in the United States or Japan you can know what the experience is like. Fill out the 2025 Atlus survey here: https://atlus.link/2025-Survey‬  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 was confirmed at a last minute Nintendo Direct partner showcase last week. Along with this news we found out it will be another game key card like Raidou Remastered was along with other less than great news. Kraftium joins me this week to talk all about the news including more sales data that was announced from Atlus. Find More Kraftium Here: https://www.youtube.com/@kraftium ‪ @kraftium.bsky.social‬  Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN   Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP  Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478  Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online  X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork  Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp