Noclip Crewcast Lucid Blocks, Funi Raccoon Game, Nintendo Museum
Mar 20, 2026
They dig into Lucid Blocks' eerie, Minecraft-like exploration and strange crafting systems. They react to the quirky Irish collectathon Funi Raccoon Game and its nostalgic Y2K humor. A traveler returns with vivid stories of Japanese arcades, idol culture, and a visit to the Nintendo Museum. Short takes on Mama's Sleeping Angels and an offbeat drumming game round out the chat.
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Computer Worlds Fits Noclip2's Mission
- Danny O Dwyer noted Computer Worlds showcased 50 unique games and matched Noclip2's mission to highlight distinctive, developer-led projects.
- He framed the festival as a perfect fit for Noclip2's taste for odd, creative indie titles and suggested doing more showcases.
Hunting Pristine Vintage Racing Games In Tokyo
- Frank Howley hunted vintage racing arcade machines across Tokyo, finding pristine cabinets and rare titles preserved in Japanese game centers.
- He visited Gigo (Get Into the Gaming Oasis) and Mikado, played Initial D with a Forza-style racing line, and found Time Crisis, OutRun, and Typing of the Dead cabinets working perfectly.
Unexpected Emotional Hit At The Nintendo Museum
- Frank visited the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, describing it as initially underwhelming but ultimately emotionally resonant with original concept art and prototypes.
- He saw controller prototypes, virtual boy displays, music sheets by Koji Kondo, and side-by-side regional box art that made him nostalgic for Super Mario World and other classics.