The Famicast

The Famicast 303 - GET YOUR BIG TIMBS TO MCD'S

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1 day ago

1 hour 21 minutes 43 seconds

The Famicast

Just in time for the end of October, the Famicrew are back and are joined once again by Will from Raccoon City Cinemas for another action packed episode. New Business sees the guys discussing Cronos: The New Dawn, Obakeidoro 2, a Metal Gear on MSX and some leftovers from TGS 2025. After a quick break, the guys break down the upcoming "Street Burger" Street Fighter campaign at McDonald's Japan and the upcoming Game Trials for Nintendo Switch Online members in Japan. Ty shares some of his latest pulls from the UFO catchers in Anime Trash before closing out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:35 Will - Cronos: The New Dawn

00:19:42 Danny - Obakeidoro 2

00:32:12 JC - TGS 2025 Wrap-up

00:44:41 Ty - Metal Gear (MSX Version)

01:06:45 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:08:50 JAPANews - Street Burgers

01:13:39 JAPANews - Game Trials & GCN Update

01:17:49 JAPANews - Kirby Air Riders Direct 2

01:21:14 Outro

Be sure to check out Will on his YouTube channel, Raccoon City Cinema!

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The Famicast 302 - TGS 2025 SPECIAL

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2 weeks ago

1 hour 24 minutes 48 seconds

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The crew went, played games and sweat at Tokyo Game Show 2025. They're back, joined by Genki and Will (from Raccoon City Cinema) to talk about all of the awesome games that they checked out at the show! Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Resident Evil Requiem, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Tiny Metal 2, BALL x PIT, Obakeidoro 2 and more games from the TGS 2025 show floor!

For more from us at TGS 2025, be sure to check out our TGS 2025 Hub Page here.

Audio Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:04 Resident Evil Requiem, Tiny Metal 2

00:25:28 Final Fantasy VII Remake (Switch 2), BALL x PIT

00:37:25 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, NBA Bounce

00:50:17 Okaeidoro 2, Nikke & Anecdotes

01:14:46 Outro

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The Famicast 301 - SO YOU ASKED FOR LEGENDARY NECK PAIN

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1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes 43 seconds

The Famicast

The crew are all back for extra special episode of the show. Joined by Genki_JPN, the guys take a deep dive into the September 12, 2025 Nintendo Direct giving their thoughts on the games, discussing some Japan exclusives and more. After a quick break, the boyz highlight ALL* (probably) the exciting games that are coming to Tokyo Game Show 2025!

00:00:00 Intro / Life in Japan

00:09:51 Nintendo Direct Recap (Sep. 12, 2025) | Super Mario Bros. 40th

00:29:39 Nintendo Direct Recap | Hyrule Warriors, DQVII, Virtual Boy

00:48:03 Nintendo Direct Recap | Metroid Prime 4, RE Series, FFVII & More

01:14:47 Tokyo Game Show 2025 Preview

01:25:09 Outro

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The Famicast 300 - THE COLLAB YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

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1 month ago

1 hour 28 minutes 41 seconds

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It's hard to believe, but holy moly, the Famicrew has reached episode 300 of the podcast! In this very special episode, the guys offer up a look back on 300 episodes, discuss the Nintendo Switch in a retrospective segment, go through very special Pikmin quiz featured in trains across Japan, bring back Fake or Real and more in this exciting, celebratory episode!

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:17 Looking Back at 300

00:15:41 Pikmin Quiz

00:31:40 Switch 1 Retrospective

01:09:21 Fake or Real

01:33:35 Outro

We made it to 300 episodes because of awesome folks like you.Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support over the years!

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The Famicast 299 - CHAIR BUD

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2 months ago

1 hour 40 minutes 31 seconds

The Famicast

The tail end of summer is nearly here, but the game announcements and releases are just starting to heat up. In this episode, the guys touch on some awesome summer games, including Drag x Drive, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Vampire Survivors DLC and more. After a quick break, the crew breaks down the Kirby Air Riders Direct providing their thoughts on the game. Before closing out the show, the boys get to some feedback from you and take a quick dive into the Anime Trash.

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:04 Danny - The Adventure of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

00:13:47 Ty - Vampire Survivors & More

00:27:39 JC - Donkey Kong Bananza, Drag x Drive

00:48:53 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:50:53 JAPANews - Kirby Air Riders Direct

01:14:43 JAPANews - EVO Recap & More

01:24:53 Feedback

01:29:47 Outro

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The Famicast 298 - THE CLAW COMES FOR US ALL

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2 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes 10 seconds

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The guys are back for one more show before heading off on summer break! New Business is filled with discussions on Donkey Kong Bananza, WWE 2K25 on Switch 2, questionable decisions by Microsoft and more. After a quick break, it's time for the news. Topics discussed here are the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program, mouse support on SNES Nintendo Classics, LEGO Game Boy and last week's Pokémon Presents. After some feedback from you lovely folks, Ty digs into some Anime Trash before the guys close out the show.

*Note* This episode was recorded BEFORE the July 31, 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:24 JC - Donkey Kong Bananza

00:44:19 Danny - WWE 2K25

00:56:28 Ty - Vampire Survivors & Microsoft in the News

01:11:27 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:12:48 JAPANews - NSO Playtest Program

01:16:02 JAPANews - Mario Paint & Mouse Controls

01:22:47 JAPANews - LEGO Game Boy

01:25:13 JAPANews - Pokémon Friends

01:32:42 Outro

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The Famicast 297 - THY PROGENITORS DOST ASSIST THEE

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3 months ago

1 hour 36 minutes 38 seconds

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Right on the eve of the next big Nintendo Switch 2 release, the guys are back to bring you the latest and greatest from Japan. For New Business, the crew talk about Switch 2 and how a certain member managed to get a system with the help of his parents (no shame in it!). After a quick break, the crew talks about the latest rumblings about Donkey Kong hitting the big screen in his own movie as well as take a look at the top selling games on the Japanese eShop for the first half of 2025. After some feedback from you fine folks, the boys close out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:27 JC - Switch 2 Get

00:35:22 Ty - DbD Anniversary & More

00:47:41 Danny - Super Mario Strikers

00:59:06 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:01:15 JAPANews - Drag x Drive & Zelda Movie Updates

01:07:55 JAPANews - New DK Movie Update & DK Series Talk

01:11:07 JAPANews - Japan eShop Download Rankings (First Half 2025)

01:16:58 Feedback

01:20:11 Outro

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The Famicast 296 - THE THING YOU LIKE IS DONE FOR

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3 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes 18 seconds

The Famicast

The crew is back for the first "normal" episode of the show in quite some time. Kicking things off with New Business, the boys talk about GameCube titles on the Switch 2, Vampire Survivors, a Dead by Daylight update and more. After a quick break, it's time for the news where the guys discuss the changes to the My Nintendo Store lotteries in Japan, the next GameCube game coming to Nintendo Classics and Drag x Drive. After some feedback from you lovely folks, the crew closes out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:07 Danny - GCN on Switch 2

00:20:22 Ty - Vampire Survivors & More

00:34:30 JC - RIP Switch 2 Hopes & Dreams

00:45:44 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:15 JAPANews - Switch 2 My Nintendo Store Lottery #5 in Japan

00:53:07 JAPANews - Drag x Drive Release Date

01:01:14 JAPANews - Super Mario Strikers Available NOW

01:05:15 Feedback

01:16:15 Outro

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The Famicast 295 - SUPER BANANAJIN

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4 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes 31 seconds

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The Switch 2 is in the house and the boys are here to talk all about it! Danny and friend of the show Genki_JPN have the console and share their thoughts on the launch, the games, language locking, backwards compatibility and more. After a short break, the crew comes back to cover the LIVE Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct! Watch along with the guys for a good time at what will hopefully be an awesome game on the Switch 2. Ty shares some Anime Trash (TM) before closing out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:59 Switch 2 Launch & Japan Only Console

00:20:52 Mario Kart World

00:37:18 Unfair Premiums & Misrepresentations Act & More Impressions

00:56:27 Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Live Reactions

01:20:43 Outro

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The Famicast 294 - THE EPISODE TO LISTEN TO WHILE YOU UPDATE YOUR FIRMWARE

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4 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes 35 seconds

The Famicast

The podcast is back and on Switch 2 Launch Eve, no less! While none of the crew have a Switch 2 at the time of the recording, the guys take this episode to take a look back on the Nintendo Switch 1 - the Japan only preview event at Tokyo Big Sight, the days leading up to launch and the launch itself. After taking a trip down memory lane, it's time to take a look at what games and/or features have pushed the guys over the edge, in getting a Switch 2. Or in the case of Ty, what is going to make him want to get one. After diving into some Anime Trash, the guys close out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:49 Switch 1 Retrospective - The Lead Up

00:23:16 Switch 1 Retrospective - Launch

00:31:19 Switch 1 Retrospective - Switch Get & Most Played

00:45:02 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:00 Switch 1 Retrospective - Feedback & The Future of Switch 2

01:25:15 Outro

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The Famicast 293 - PRESS F-ZERO TO PAY RESPECTS

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5 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes 45 seconds

The Famicast

The guys are joined by friend of the show Genki_JPN to delve into the world of gaming in Japan! To kick things off, Ty and Genki share their thoughts on EVO Japan 2025 while JC talks about F-Zero in REAL LIFE on the streets of Tokyo and the recently released (on the NSO Expansion Pack at least) Killer Instinct Gold. After a short break, Genki talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 marketing blitz happening in Tokyo right now followed by the crew sharing their thoughts on the future of Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials. The crew dives into some listener mail directly from one of you fine folks all touching on the topic of Nintendo Switch Online retro and the Virtual Console. Ty brings the goods with a new Anime Trash unboxing before the boys close out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:13 Ty & Genki - EVO Japan 2025

00:18:59 JC - F-Zero IRL & Killer Instinct Gold

00:45:47 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:47:55 JAPANews - Switch 2 Marketing in Tokyo

01:09:41 JAPANews - NSO Game Trials in Switch 2 Era

01:22:41 Feedback - NSO Retro vs Virtual Console

01:39:09 Outro

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The Famicast 292 - ANIME MAOIST RETURNS TO GAMECUBE MECCA

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5 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

The Famicast

After a Golden break, the boys are back with another episode of the show. To kick things off with New Business, the boys talk about the Virtual Game Card & Switch 20.0.0(1) update, potential GameCube releases on the NSO Expansion Pack, Xenoblade Chronicles X flying skells and Cotton 100%. After a quick break, the crew talks about Mario Kart World, Switch 2 lottery winning percentages in Japan a quick look at EVO Japan 2025 and more. Before closing out the show, Ty opens up some Anime Trash and the guys get to some great feedback from you!

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:53 JC - Virtual Game Cards & Potential GCN NSO

00:30:02 Danny - Xenoblade Chronicles X - Flying Skells, baby!

00:34:55 Cotton 100% & EVO Japan Preview

00:59:57 Now Playing on TheFamicast.com

01:02:45 JAPANews - Mario Kart World

01:09:41 JAPANews - Switch 2 Lottery Winning Percentages & Feedback

01:23:06 Outro

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The Famicast 291 - REGGIE'S SWITCH 2 HANDSTAND

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6 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes 30 seconds

The Famicast

It's been a wild past few weeks in the world of gaming and the Famicrew is here to get you all caught up and set straight on all things Nintendo, Japan and in between. For New Business, the guys give you a healthy chat on Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and Donkey Kong '94. After a quick break, the guys go over some details about the Nintendo Switch 2 that you might have missed out on including accessory pricing and compatibility, the latest comments from Doug Bowser, Reggie being able to save the day and more. The show is closed out with a dive into Ty's Anime Trash and some feedback from you.

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:27 Ty - Donkey Kong 94

00:14:35 Danny - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

00:28:15 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:32:25 JAPANews - Bowser At It Again & So is Reggie

00:51:08 JAPANews - Lotteries, Switch 2 Accessory Compatibility & Pricing

01:19:26 Outro

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6 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes 30 seconds

The Famicast

The Famicast 290 - SWITCH 2 STORM

It's finally time. In this episode, the Famicrew break down all of the info about the Nintendo Switch 2, recapping the Nintendo Direct from April 2, 2025! The guys talk about the pricing, region locking (UGH), Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Zelda, Switch 2 upgrades and so much more!

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:03 Release Date, Pricing & Region Locking

00:22:33 Hardware & Controllers

00:45:54 Free & Paid Upgrades, GameCube

01:10:16 The Games

01:55:24 Outro

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The Famicast 289 - SUCCESSOR SUMMIT

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7 months ago

1 hour 59 minutes 46 seconds

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The crew is joined by friend of the show, Genki_JPN! For New Business, Danny and Genki talk about the recent game event in Japan, Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2025, going over the games they played, people they met and more! After a bit of a break, the guys hit you with some news and make some predictions about the Switch 2. After that, Ty strikes back with some anime trash before the show is capped off with some awesome feedback from YOU!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:10 Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2025 Report (URL)

00:30:54 Ty's Move

00:34:01 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:36:12 JAPANews - Switch Spring Sale & Switch 2 Predictions

01:07:41 Feedback - Switch 2 Predictions from YOU

01:15:17 Ty's Anime Trash: The Unboxing

01:18:05 Outro

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The Famicast 288 - ICONOCLASTIC SOCCER SMILE

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7 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes 39 seconds

The Famicast

Spring is kind of in the air and the Famicrew is back for another episode of the podcast. For New Business, the guys touch on TOEM, Iconoclasts, Famicom Detective Club: Emio - The Smiling Man and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. After a quick break, the boys come back with the news discussing the FIRST retro game to leave the Nintendo Switch Online retro library, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and an upcoming AWESOME looking Terminator 2 game that's on the horizon. All of this and more before getting to some feedback from you!

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:54 JC - TOEM, Iconoclasts

00:18:24 Danny - Indy Jones, Emio - The Smiling Man

00:32:01 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:36:20 JAPANews - NSO Retro Game Removal

00:47:41 JAPANews - Pokémon Legends Z-A

00:54:40 JAPANews - Terminator 2D: No Fate & More

01:08:23 Feedback

01:14:56 Outro

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The Famicast 287 - NS2 BLITZ

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8 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes 3 seconds

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The guys are back for the second February episode of 2025. In this one, the guys chat about a hodgepodge of games in New Business including TOEM, the birth and death of NFL Blitz and Project Zomboid. After a quick break, the guys get to some news, highlighting the first Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial of 2025 for Japan, controller patents, and more. Ty shares his latest anime trash before moving on to some feedback from you.

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:40 JC - TOEM

00:16:03 Ty - Project Zomboid and Moving Prep

00:26:57 Danny - Birth and Death of NFL Blitz

00:47:06 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:49:19 JAPANews - February 2025 Game Trial for Japan

00:52:36 JAPANews - eShop Sale, Death of Gold Points, and Game Voucher Update

01:01:15 JAPANews - Switch 2 Controller Patents and Possible Games

01:14:32 Feedback

01:20:25 Outro

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The Famicast 286 - FAMI-QUIZ REDUX

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8 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes 8 seconds

The Famicast

2025 keeps rolling ahead and the crew is back for another episode of the podcast straight out of Japan. In this episode, the guys discuss Ridge Racer 64, Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (Switch) and some Nikke to kick off the show with New Business. After a short break, JC hits everyone up (YOU included) with a special Famicast themed quiz! The show closes out with some feedback from you.

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:16 JC - Ridge Racer 64

00:21:10 Danny - Jedi Power Battles

00:32:23 Ty - New Game Story Concepts

00:45:40 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:49:10 Fami-Quiz

01:13:39 Feedback

01:18:53 Outro

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The Famicast 285 - MOUSE TRAP

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9 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes 28 seconds

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Following last week's (Thursday, January 16) official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, the guys kick off the show sharing their thoughts on the new system, features, games and more. After that, the crew dig right into some New Business discussing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, New Star GP, Street Fighter 6, Nikke and more before closing out the show.

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:02 Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal Discussion

01:08:01 Danny - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

01:19:16 JC - New Star GP

01:32:20 Ty - Street Fighter 6, Nikke and more

01:42:02 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:45:45 Interlude

01:46:38 Outro

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