The Famicast

Surprise Nintendo Directs, tons of games and special Japan only exhibits are all part of the podcast in this packed episode. Kicking off with New Business, the crew talk about Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a visit to the Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibit in Tokyo and more. After a quick break, the guys talk bout the Indie World Direct from last week, Pikmin Day, the latest Nintendo Classics and a few other tidbits. After going through some awesome feedback from you, Ty hits the world with his latest Anime Trash before closing out the show. You can check out Danny’s retro review of Ocarina of Time at the link below:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Retro Review | Nintendo 6400:00:00 Intro00:02:28 Danny - Nintendo Switch Sports Resort00:15:21 Ty - Nikke, RE 30th Anniversary Exhibit in Tokyo & More00:43:41 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com00:46:07 JAPANews - Oct. 28 Indie World Showcase Recap00:50:33 JAPANews - Pikmin Day Direct Recap00:54:14 JAPANews - Nintendo Classics Update & Zelda Conbini Merch01:00:26 Feedback01:06:12 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holiday game season has officially kicked off and the Famicrew are a man down, but they’re still here to talk about some of the best releases of October. To kick things off in New Business, the guys talk Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on the Switch 2, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Marvel: Cosmic Invasion and more. After a short break, it’s time for the JAPANews with some discussion on the Game Boy Advance additions to Nintendo Classics for October, the discontinuation of one of the first video services on the Switch and a whole can of worms on differences in opinion regionally about a rom-hack of an old fighting game. After some Anime Trash abounds with Ty the boys close out the show.For further reading/viewing, check out the links below:Moon Channel (video) - Why Are Japanese Gamers So Opposed to Piracy?IGN Article - Japanese Tekken Players Are Likening Tekken 6’s Rollback Netcode Mod to Serious Crimes00:00:00 Intro00:01:54 Danny - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Switch 2)00:14:18 Ty - Belmont’s Curse, Marvel Cosmic Invasion & Maiden Cops00:38:48 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com00:41:10 JAPANews - October 2026 - GBA Nintendo Classics00:45:12 JAPANews - Japan Exclusive Video Service on Switch RIP00:48:59 JAPANews - Tekken 6 & The Fan Made Roll Back Netcode Fiasco01:07:21 Patreon Shoutout01:08:45 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are just a handful of weeks left in 2026, but the Famicrew is here to let you know the latest and greatest straight out of Japan. To kick things off with, the crew discuss the recently heavily discounted Castlevania Anniversary Collection, High Roller Penny, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and the original version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in New Business. After a short break, the guys share the a light bit of true JAPANews with the latest Switch 2 console bundle and the latest on the Zelda 40th anniversary concert for fans in Japan. After some feedback, it’s time for Anime Trash with Ty before the boys close out the show. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:35 Danny - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)00:28:28 Ty - High Roller Penny & Castlevanias01:09:56 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com01:11:20 JAPANews - Zelda Concert in Japan01:15:44 JAPANews - Japan Switch 2 Bundle for Holiday Season01:20:40 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest gaming event in Japan, Tokyo Game Show 2026, returned once again for another fun event filled with games, sweaty nerds and good times. Joined by Genki for the episode, the crew went to the show, played the games and are here to tell their tales. In this episode, you'll hear some discussion on the Resident Evil remake titles coming to Switch 2, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Stellar Blade on Switch 2 and much, much more!Be sure to follow Genki at the links below!Genki | Genki_JPN on Twitter | Genki_Gamer on YouTubeBe sure to check out or TGS 2026 Hub Page here!00:00:00 Intro00:03:06 TGS 2026 - FFVII Revelation00:13:06 TGS 2026 - RE4 Gold Edition on Switch 200:20:59 TGS 2026 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse00:29:39 TGS 2026 - Lollipop Chainsaw New Project00:37:19 TGS 2026 - Mega Man Dual Override00:42:35 TGS 2026 - Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement00:47:30 TGS 2026 - Stellar Blade on Switch 200:57:00 TGS 2026 - Crazy Taxi: World Tour01:00:38 TGS 2026 - Anecdotes from the Show Floor01:16:11 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Nintendo Directs not only in one week, but BACK TO BACK?! Yes, that is the reality we are living in here in September 2026. For this episode, the crew, this time joined by Genki as well as Will from Raccoon City Cinema, talk all things Nintendo Direct. The show kicks off with thoughts on The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct from September 8, 2026 followed by some discussion on the regular Nintendo Direct from September 9. With Tokyo Game Show 2026 JUST around the corner, the crew also give you a preview of TGS 2026 letting you know what games you should be excited to hear about from the show floor. After all of that, Ty shares some of his Anime Trash before closing out the show. Be sure to follow Will and Genki at the links below!Will | Raccoon City Cinema YouTubeGenki | Genki_JPN on Twitter | Genki_Gamer on YouTubeAudio Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:29 Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct (Sep. 8, 2026)00:26:27 Nintendo Direct Reap (Sep. 9, 2026) 01:08:21 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com01:10:20 TGS 2026 Preview01:25:05 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back after a long summer break and are here to talk about what they’ve been up to and what you can look forward to in the coming weeks! To kick things off, the guys share some thoughts on Madden NFL 27 on Switch 2, more Marvel TOKON, the unraveling of the mystery of the “Bucket Mouse” from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and more. After a quick break, it’s time for a small snippet of news led by the latest Game Trial in Japan. This is followed up by some great feedback and insights from you before moving into Anime Trash with Ty. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:33 Danny - Madden NFL 27 (Switch 2)00:13:02 Ty - 2XKO & Zarigani Ichibu00:38:00 JC - Splatoon Raiders00:48:20 JC - The Bucket Mouse Explained01:04:57 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com01:06:37 JAPANews - August Game Trial for Japan & Others01:14:25 Feedback01:26:02 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been ample time to raid and splat, and the boys are back to talk about the good times and games of summer. Kicking off the show, the crew talks about Splatoon Raiders, Resident Evil amiibo, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, some summer adventures and more. After a short break, it’s time for the news which has a healthy dose of Nintendo Classics and a dab of Tetris 99 among other things. The guys get to some feedback from you before diving into the Anime Trash with Ty after which they close out the show. 00:00:00 Intro00:03:53 JC - Splatoon Raiders00:29:22 Ty - Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls00:51:30 Danny - Biohazard Requiem Amiibo00:58:08 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com01:00:05 JAPANews - August 2026 Virtual Boy Update01:05:56 JAPANews - August 2026 GameCube Update01:13:57 JAPANews - Tetris 99 x Splatoon Raiders & More01:18:49 Feedback01:24:21 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The long, hot dog days of summer are officially here in Japan, and outside of sweating buckets, the crew has also been playing some awesome games and are here to tell you all about them. Kicking things off, the boys discuss Rhythm Heaven Groove, some fighting games, some Star Fox follow up, the World Cup, bees and more. After a quick break, it’s time for the news featuring the latest Nintendo Classics update and a tidbit about Alarmo. This is followed by some awesome feedback from you and Anime Trash before closing out the show. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:13 Danny - Rhythm Heave Groove00:14:16 Ty - Fighting Game Collection00:30:14 JC - Star Fox & World Cup00:50:16 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com00:52:41 JAPANews - July 2026 Nintendo Classics Update00:58:10 JAPANews - Alarmo Update & More01:02:59 Feedback01:05:57 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The games just keep on coming and the guys are here to talk about, well, not ALL of them, but at least some really good ones. Kicking off the show with New Business, the boys give their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Fox as well as the laid back “idle gameplay” of Idle Devils. After a quick break, the crew dives into the news touching on the summer 2026 Nintendo/Baskin Robbins campaign in Japan, the Splatoon Raiders Direct and much more. After some awesome feedback from you, Ty shares some trash before the guys close out the show. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Danny & JC - Star Fox (2026)00:28:01 Ty - Idle Devils00:46:47 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com00:48:55 JAPANews - Summer 2026 Baskin Robbins Japan x Animal Crossing00:51:06 JAPANews - Mario Kart World 1.7.0 Update & Upcoming Games00:56:39 JAPANews - Splatoon Raiders Direct Recap01:12:11 Feedback01:17:05 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a packed Nintendo Direct last week, the Famicrew are back to discuss all of the highs and lows of Nintendo's latest presentation. Join the crew for some talk on the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Rhythm Heave Groove, Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance, Stellar Blade and much more! After closing out talk on the Direct, the guys get to a little bit of feedback from you fine folks before closing out the show. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:27 Non-tendo Directs00:16:44 June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct Recap01:02:58 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com01:05:30 Feedback01:13:49 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! You are awesome! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.