Dream Diary: Recent Episodes
Lewis Denby
In 2004, someone releases a weird video game... then disappears. Over the years the game will spawn a passionate fan base, inspire a new genre, and change lives. For more than a decade, fans will search to no avail for its enigmatic creator. Until the start of 2018, when something unexpected happens...
Whether you’re a big indie game fan or barely play games at all; whether you’re looking for podcasts like Serial and S-Town to scratch that itch or are simply interested in the psychology of fandom, Dream Diary presents a fascinating look at a game, a designer, a community, and a unique set of circumstances that has changed lives – for better, and for worse.
New episodes Friday.
In the Dream Diary finale, Lewis looks at the legacy Kikiyama and their game have left - and ponders on whether we're any closer to understanding what the deal is with Yume Nikki. dreamdiarypodcast.com
A new Yume Nikki game has been announced. Lewis gets a reaction from Jon Calvin, speaks to the game's developers, and recalls on old conversation... dreamdiarypodcast.com
More clues arrive about the new Yume Nikki. Meanwhile, Lewis spends time with the community, and tries to find out what makes them tick. dreamdiarypodcast.com
An update on what we know about Yume Nikki's return. Plus, the investigation takes us to Japan - a country of rich tradition and culture, but whose recent years have been blighted by tragedy. dreamdiarypodcast.com
A twist in the tale as Kikiyama shows up after a decade-long absence...
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Yume Nikki was released on a forum in 2004, with barely any fanfare - then its creator disappeared. What happened in the years since?
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In 2004, someone releases a weird video game about dreams. Over the years, it develops a huge and passionate fanbase. What's the deal with Yume Nikki?
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