The Famicast

The Famicast
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A gaming podcast recorded in Japan focusing on Nintendo, Japan related gaming events, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Famicast 310 - NINTENDO DIRECT-LY TO JAIL

    2D AGO

    The Famicast 310 - NINTENDO DIRECT-LY TO JAIL

    It's the first episode AFTER the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase in early February and you can bet your bottom dollar that the crew is here to talk about it! The show opens up with some talk on the Direct - the games, regional differences, what the guys are looking forward to and more! After a quick break, the boys shift over to New Business to talk some Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Console Archives Cool boarders and more. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:48 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase (Feb. 5, 2026) - Recap 00:45:38 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:48:02 JC - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 00:58:45 Ty - Achievement Grinding on Mobile 01:12:06 Danny - Console Archives - Cool Boarders 01:25:03 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!  Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m
  2. The Famicast 309 - GOOD LORD THAT THING IS BACK

    JAN 30

    The Famicast 309 - GOOD LORD THAT THING IS BACK

    The crew is getting back into the swing of things heading into this late January 2026 episode of the show. New Business features discussion on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Super Meat Boy Forever and the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. After a quick break, the boys are back for some news, highlighting the latest Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder upcoming DLC, the Virtual Boy NSO lineup and more. After some feedback from you, Ty shares his latest anime trash before closing out the show.  00:00:00 Intro 00:02:03 Ty - Super Meat Boy Forever 00:23:16 JC - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - End Game 00:31:28 Danny - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) 00:45:55 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:48:20 JAPANews - Mario Galaxy Movie Direct 00:53:40 JAPANews - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabell Park 01:01:15 JAPANews - Virtual Boy NSO Launch Lineup 01:09:04 JAPANews - RE Requiem, GCN NSO Rumors & More 01:16:42 Feedback 01:23:29 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!  Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m
  3. The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM

    JAN 16

    The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM

    The guys are back for the first episode of 2026 and they're joined by Genki once again. This time, the crew focuses on what they've been doing over the break which includes discussion on Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2, Watch Dogs: Legion, a visit to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto and a ton more. The show is closed out with some feedback from you and a look at Ty's latest findings from UFO catchers.  00:00:00 Intro 00:04:35 Danny & Genki - Nintendo Museum 00:35:43 Genki - Lumines Arise 00:40:20 Ty - Watch Dogs: Legion 00:57:22 JC - The Fammies 2025 Take 2 & Street Fighter 6 01:15:17 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 01:17:20 Feedback 01:23:01 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!  Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m
  4. The Famicast 307 - THE FAMMIES 2025

    12/19/2025

    The Famicast 307 - THE FAMMIES 2025

    It’s that time of the year..THE FAMMIES 2025 is HERE! In this end of the year awards show, the guys talk about the best games of the year, their most played games, best music tracks and more! On top of that, the crew each give the Switch 2 a grade for 2025 and discuss what they are looking forward to in 2026. Thank you for all your support over the year and here’s to a healthy, happy holiday season with plenty of good games with good friends and family.  00:00:00 Intro 00:03:41 Top Played Games of 2025 00:31:53 Pleasant Surprise of the Year 00:45:05 Thank You! 00:47:37 Best Nintendo Classic of the Year 00:58:42 Best Music Track of the Year 01:21:38 Best 2025 Music Medley 01:26:01 Game of The Year 01:36:19 Switch 2 Year in Review & 2026 Outlook 01:51:43 Outro Below, you can find the links for our nominations for Best Music Track of the Year. Kirby Air Riders - Japanese Song (link)Mario Kart World - Rainbow Road (Full Melody, link)Mario Kart World - Boo Cinema (Full Track incl. Intermission, link)Donkey Kong Bananza - Breaking Through (Heart of Gold, link)Donkey Kong Bananza -Nostalgia Themes (link)Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Fury Green (link)Street Fighter 6 - Nihilistic Moment (link)Rift of the Necrodancer - Slugger’s Refrain (link)Squirrel With A Gun - Break Through Barriers (link)Donkey Kong Bananza - Zebra Bananza (link)Mario Kart World - Mario Kart World Theme (link)Ty’s favorite Guilty Gear Tracks of 2022/25 Guilty Gear Strive - CARPE DIEM (link)Guilty Gear Strive - Armor-clad Faith (link)Guilty Gear Strive - Extras (link) Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support throughout 2025! Here’s to 2026! Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 56m
  5. The Famicast 306 - SUCK MY DLC YOU PUCK MAN

    12/05/2025

    The Famicast 306 - SUCK MY DLC YOU PUCK MAN

    Only one more episode of The Famicast left after this one, so the boys are bringing the heat! Recorded just hours before the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the crew found some other relevant games to talk about in New Business including the likes of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - Namco Legendary Pack DLC, Battletoads, Mario & Wario and more. After a quick break, the guys come back with a light helping of news discussing some software sales numbers, Nintendo's latest acquisition and a few other tidbits. After some awesome feedback from you, Ty closes out the show with some Anime Trash.  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:57 Ty - Battletoads Nintendo Classics & More 00:22:13 JC - Mario & Wario 00:37:24 Danny - Atari 50 - Namco Legendary Pack 00:51:15 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:53:10 JAPANews - Software Sales Update 00:58:01 JAPANews - Nintendo Studios Singapore 01:02:02 JAPANews - Tetris 99, Mario Galaxy Movie & More 01:10:46 Feedback 01:17:17 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!  Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m
  6. The Famicast 305 - LINK MUST DIE

    11/21/2025

    The Famicast 305 - LINK MUST DIE

    There are only a few more episodes left for 2025 and this time, the guys are bringing the heat once again. Joined by Will from Raccoon City Cinema, the crew dives into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride and Shovel Knight: King of Cards to kick off the show in New Business. After a short break comes the news including discussion on the latest trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the Japan only PlayStation 5 and the lead-up to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. From there, the boys get into some awesome feedback from YOU before closing out the show.  00:00:00 Intro 00:02:20 Will - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 00:21:47 Danny / JC - Kirby Air Riders 00:35:14 Shovel Knight: King of Cards 00:46:37 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:48:50 JAPANews - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer 00:56:32 JAPANews - Japan Only PlayStation 5 (coming Nov. 21!) 01:10:10 JAPANews - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 01:16:59 Feedback 01:21:01 Outro Be sure to follow Will over on his YouTube channel Raccoon City Cinema here! Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!  Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 26m
  7. The Famicast 304 - FINAL FANTASY TIKTOKS

    11/07/2025

    The Famicast 304 - FINAL FANTASY TIKTOKS

    The spooky season is officially over, but the crew is bringing some light Nintendo "horror" and a few other fun bits of game chat in this episode. To kick things off, the guys talk about the recently re-released Luigi Mansion (singular) for the Switch 2, Double Dragon Advance and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. After a short break, it's time for some news including discussions on the Nintendo Store app, the latest Nintendo financial report, the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem extra goodies and more. The show is closed out with some feedback from you.  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:48 Ty - Double Dragon Advance 00:23:35 JC - Luigi Mansion - Nintendo Classics 00:40:08 Danny - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles 00:50:18 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:52:05 JAPANews - Nintendo Store App 00:57:35 JAPANews - Nintendo Financials 01:05:04 JAPANews - Resident Evil Requiem Controller, Amiibo & More 01:12:25 Feedback 01:19:09 Outro Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  8. The Famicast 303 - GET YOUR BIG TIMBS TO MCD'S

    10/24/2025

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

    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! Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!  Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
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A gaming podcast recorded in Japan focusing on Nintendo, Japan related gaming events, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Famicast
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All content owned by The Famicast
  • Show Website
    The Famicast

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