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 314 - BUTTON PUSHER MANIFESTO

    15H AGO

    The Famicast 314 - BUTTON PUSHER MANIFESTO

    The cherry blossoms may be nearly gone, but spring is still definitely in the air as the crew bring you the latest episode of the show. New Business features some talk on a look at controllers and how customizable ones SHOULD be the future and some more discussion on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Switch 2. After a quick break, the guys come at you with some news including a look at what’s next for Dragon Quest X Online in Japan, how Square Enix’s online title has been a part of The Famicast since the early days and more. Afterwards, the boys close out the show with some feedback and a dash of Ty’s Anime Trash. Here are some additional articles and videos that we talked about during the show: NWR - The Famicast - StreetPass on the Streets of Akihabara The Famicast 6 - Tanooki Onsen 3D (Dragon Quest X Beta Test) 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:43 JC - Street Fighter 6, Meetups in Tokyo 00:22:46 Ty - Game Controller Theory, Ph. D 00:52:53 Danny - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 01:06:17 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 01:08:10 JAPANews - Dragon Quest X & 15 Years of The Famicast 01:22:18 Feedback 01:25:30 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome!  Website: www.thefamicast.com Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) com Patreon: patreon.com/thefamicast YouTube: youtube.com/thefamicast Bluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.social X/Twitter: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m
  2. The Famicast 313 - WORLD TOUR: SHELBYVILLE

    MAR 27

    The Famicast 313 - WORLD TOUR: SHELBYVILLE

    It's that time of the week again, and the Famicrew is back for another episode of the podcast! This time, the guys dive into the like of Starship Troopers - Ultimate Bug War on Switch 2, talk some Street Fighter 6 DLC, the latest Game Trial for Nintendo Switch Online in Japan and more. After a quick break, the boys discuss some news, including the Japanese naming conventions of the latest Pokémon. Following that, JC hits everyone (YOU included) with a special quiz before the guys close out the show. You can check out the quiz for yourself via the link below! It’s only available until April 22, 2026, so please understand! You can always check it out in the video version of the show if need be! Link to Quiz 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:31 Danny - Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War 00:15:52 Ty - Watch Dogs: Legion, Street Fighter 6 00:31:45 JC - KUUKIYOMI: Consider It!  00:44:09 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:46:10 JAPANews - Pokémon Japanese Lesson 00:55:41 JAPANews - Switch 2 Firmware Update 01:01:10 JC Presents - The Famicast 15th Anniversary Quiz 01:31:27 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome!  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 35m
  3. The Famicast 312 - 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

    MAR 13

    The Famicast 312 - 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

    It's very hard to believe, but The Famicast as a podcast turns 15 as of March 11th (...12th in Japan)! The crew has talked about tons of games and will continue to do so in this episode. Joined by special guest Will from Raccoon City Cinemas, the guys talk about the Japanese version of Resident Evil Requiem (Biohazard Requiem), complete with some regional differences, as well as Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown. After a quick break, the guys reminisce about the show before moving on to a FAKE OR REAL quiz, Feedback and Ty's Anime Trash. Thank you for 15 years!  If you want a look at some crazy visual novels, be sure to check out Visual Novel Database at the link here. For some new Famicast merch, you can check out our stores below: JAPAN | EVERYWHERE ELSE 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:33 BIOHAZARD requiem 00:35:39 Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown 00:43:07 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:45:45 The Famicast - 15 Years Later 01:03:18 FAKE OR REAL 01:27:31 Feedback 01:32:30 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support for the past 15 years! Here’s to the next 15! 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 36m
  4. The Famicast 311 - YOU CAN STILL BE NORMAL ABOUT THIS

    FEB 27

    The Famicast 311 - YOU CAN STILL BE NORMAL ABOUT THIS

    The world of gaming never sleeps, but hopefully the Famicrew does so they can be fresh for this episode of the show! In New Business, the guys talk about the recent release of the Virtual Boy via the Nintendo Classics on the Nintendo Switch with impressions of the games, replica unit, Virtual Boy Cardboard Version and more! After a short break, the boys get into the latest news! Discussion includes the upcoming GBA non-NSO Pokémon release, the new Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid and more. After some feedback from you, Ty shares his latest gets from the UFO catchers before closing out the show.  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Ty - Moonlight Duelists 00:23:51 JC - Life in Japan Mini 00:30:46 Danny & JC - Virtual Boyz 00:51:33 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com 00:53:05 JAPANews - Xenoblade X & Treehouse Live 00:59:35 JAPANews - Pokémon GBA on Switch 01:07:04 JAPANews - New Konami Games in 2026 01:18:03 Feedback 01:29:25 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 34m
  5. The Famicast 310 - NINTENDO DIRECT-LY TO JAIL

    FEB 13

    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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    214
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All content owned by The Famicast
  • Show Website
    The Famicast

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