• PC-FX 30th Anniversary Viewer Collection Special!
    Dec 23 2024

    Ben and Matt discuss and review YOUR PC-FX collections! In celebration of the PC-FX's 30th anniversary, we showcase our viewer's collections to highlight the continuing passion for the PC-FX and its wonderful games! We also announce the launch of a merch store and a fan translation release.


    Team Innocent 0.9 (Public Beta) Release Package

    PC-FX Fan Club merch store (c/o WonderTradeShop)

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • PC-FX Homebrew 2024 Developments – PC-FX Fan Club Episode 10
    Nov 6 2024

    David Shadoff returns to discuss his work on PC-FX throughout 2024 and a Hudson event he attended in Japan. He also connected us with Chip Chan Kick Programmer Kotaro Horie, so we could ask questions about his time working on the PC-FX.
    Podcast Links

    PC-FX 30th Anniversary Episode Form
    David's PC-FX Github
    David's Twitter
    Kotaro Horie's Twitter
    Regis' Github
    Regis' Twitter

    Fixit PC-FX Tear Down

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • PC-FX at Portland Retro Game Expo 2024 – PC-FX Fan Club Episode 9
    Oct 16 2024

    Ben recently attended the 2024 Portland Retro Game Expo to host a booth featuring the PC-FX. We discuss PRGE attendees' reactions to the PC-FX.

    The PC-FX Fan Club is a podcast and YouTube channel expanding the retro gaming community's understanding of NEC's successor to the PC Engine, the PC-FX. Support us on Ko-fi – https://ko-fi.com/pcfxfanclub Channel Links

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • The Most PC-FX TRPG – Sparkling Feather – PC-FX Fan Club Episode 8
    Aug 12 2024

    In this episode, we discuss Sparkling Feather, an SRPG/TRPG for the PC-FX with a large and diverse cast. Your relationship with them and their trust in you determine how battles play out.

    The PC-FX Fan Club is a podcast and YouTube channel expanding the retro gaming community's understanding of NEC's successor to the PC Engine, the PC-FX. Support us on Ko-fi – https://ko-fi.com/pcfxfanclub

    Podcast Links PC-FX Fan Club at PRGE Details
    Anarch Download
    Blox Download
    Sparkling Feather Settings Material Art Book
    PC-FX Fan Club Discord Channel Links

    YouTube Discord Channel Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Mastodon

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Evolution of the PC-FX Aftermarket in Japan Feat. Vinnk of Famicom Dojo – PC-FX Fan Club Episode 7
    Apr 30 2024

    This episode features Vinnk from Famicom Dojo! We discuss the evolution of the PC-FX aftermarket in Japan and how the pricing and availability of hardware and games have changed over the last two decades.

    Famicom Dojo YouTube Channel

    Japan Retro Direct's Online Store Support us on Ko-fi

    Join our Discord Channel

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Episode 6: Who Killed the PC-FX?
    Feb 4 2024

    We explore who caused the PC-FX to fail with a look at NEC's supposed Anime Directive, Hudson's approach to PC-FX Software, and SEGA's role in chipping away NEC's market share. The PC-FX Fan Club is a podcast and YouTube channel expanding the retro gaming community's understanding of NEC's successor to the PC Engine, the PC-FX.

    Support us on Ko-fi – https://ko-fi.com/pcfxfanclub

    Channel Links Audio-Only Podcast Feed – https://anchor.fm/pc-fx-fan-club\ Discord Channel – https://discord.gg/yFuFBtsz3z Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/PCFXFanClub Follow us on Mastodon: https://mindly.social/@pcfxfanclub Podcast Links

    PC-FX Fan Club Discord

    Umbrella Term’s Mahjong Goku Tenjiku Article

    Rosewood Super Real Mahjong PV Article

    Video Game Esoterica’s PC-FX on Steam Deck

    Video Game Esoterica PC-FX Podcast

    Team Innocent Reference Art Ko-fi Post

    First Kiss Story – Image Song / Character Song CD Ko-fi post

    Navigating the PC-FX Sales Mess Ko-fi Post

    Ben’s Kira Kira Pop Princess VideoNext Generation Magazine Issue #3

    Gamasutra Interview with Takashi-Meijin

    Japanese PC-FX Wikipedia

    Oji Hiroi’s 4Gamer Interview

    Iramajiri Shouchiro Wikipedia (Most details sourced from “Honda Myth – After the founder”)

    PandaMonium Sega FY 1997 The Slow Death of a Titan Video

    Naoki Yoshida Famitsu Interview

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Episode 5: Farland Story FX and Mr. Jakes from Basement Brothers
    Oct 9 2023

    We talk with Mr. Jakes from Basement Brothers about his history with the PC-FX as well as Farland Story FX. We also talk about the Shanghai: Triple Threat and the PC-FX ODE. Basement Brothers YouTube Channel
    Basement Brothers Farland Story Series Playlist
    PC-FX ODE Store Page
    PC-FX nvBMP Storage Store Page

    PC-FX Fan Club Links

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Episode 4: Game Artist Interview – Babo! Previously of HuneX
    Jul 13 2023

    Babo! worked at HuneX during the late 90s, contributing to various PC-FX games and their ports, including Welcome to Pia Carrot, Blue Breaker, First Kiss Story, and more. We ask Babo about his time at the company and development stories.

    PC-FX Fan Club Links

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    Email us at rolfee@pcfxfanclub.com

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    1 hr and 6 mins