Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, Donkey Kong 94, Reggie and more! 

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 Intro00:02:27 Ty - Donkey Kong 9400:14:35 Danny - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition00:28:15 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com00:32:25 JAPANews - Bowser At It Again &amp; So is Reggie00:51:08 JAPANews - Lotteries, Switch 2 Accessory Compatibility &amp; Pricing01:19:26 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialX: @thefamicast

The Famicast 291 - REGGIE'S SWITCH 2 HANDSTAND

All about the April 2, 2025 Switch 2 Direct, baby!

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!&nbsp; 00:00:00 Intro00:02:03 Release Date, Pricing &amp; Region Locking00:22:33 Hardware &amp; Controllers00:45:54 Free &amp; Paid Upgrades, GameCube01:10:16 The Games01:55:24 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 290 - SWITCH 2 STORM

Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2025 & Switch 2 Predictions

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! Be sure to follow Genki on social media if you aren’t already at the links below.&nbsp; <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/genkigamer.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://x.com/Genki_JPN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X Account</a> 00:00:00 Intro00:02:10 Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2025 Report (<a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/search/label/Tokyo%20Indie%20Games%20Summit%202025?&amp;max-results=7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">URL</a>)00:30:54 Ty's Move00:34:01 Now Playing at <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheFamicast.com</a>00:36:12 JAPANews - <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/03/nintendo-switch-spring-sale-2025-mar-10.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Switch Spring Sale</a> &amp; Switch 2 Predictions01:07:41 <a href="https://linktr.ee/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feedback</a> - Switch 2 Predictions from YOU01:15:17 Ty's Anime Trash: The Unboxing01:18:05 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 289 - SUCCESSOR SUMMIT

Emio, Iconoclasts, Super Soccer removal and more!

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 Intro00:03:54 <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2020/07/nintendo-game-trials-free-nintendo.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JC - TOEM, Iconoclasts</a>00:18:24 <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/03/indiana-jones-and-great-circle-review.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danny - Indy Jones</a>, <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/search/label/Emio%20-%20The%20Smiling%20Man%3A%20Famicom%20Detective%20Club?&amp;max-results=7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emio - The Smiling Man</a>00:32:01 Now Playing at <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheFamicast.com</a>00:36:20 <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/02/super-soccer-first-title-to-be-pulled.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAPANews - NSO Retro Game Removal</a>00:47:41 <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/02/pokemon-legends-z-coming-fall-2025.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAPANews - Pokémon Legends Z-A</a>00:54:40 <a href="https://www.bitmapbureau.com/games/terminator-2d-no-fate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAPANews - Terminator 2D: No Fate &amp; More</a>01:08:23 <a href="https://linktr.ee/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feedback</a>01:14:56 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 288 - ICONOCLASTIC SOCCER SMILE

TOEM, NFL Blitz, moving, Switch 2 controller patents and more! 

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,&nbsp;and more. Ty shares his latest anime trash before moving on to some feedback from you. Members: Danny, JC, Ty 00:00:00 Intro00:01:40 JC - TOEM00:16:03 Ty - Project Zomboid and Moving Prep00:26:57 Danny - <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/02/nfl-blitz-retro-review-nintendo-64.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth and Death of NFL Blitz</a>00:47:06 <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Now Playing at TheFamicast.com</a>00:49:19 JAPANews - <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/02/vampire-survivors-coming-to-game-trials.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">February 2025 Game Trial for Japan</a>00:52:36 JAPANews - <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/02/my-nintendo-gold-coins-being-phased-out.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eShop Sale, Death of Gold Points, and Game Voucher Update</a>01:01:15 JAPANews - <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/608018/nintendo-switch-2-patents-joy-con-pro-controller-mouse-magnets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Switch 2 Controller Patents and Possible Games</a>01:14:32 <a href="https://linktr.ee/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feedback</a>01:20:25 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 287 - NS2 BLITZ

Ridge Racer 64, Jedi Power Battles, new game story concepts and an exciting quiz! 

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 Intro00:01:16 JC - <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/01/turok-for-japan-and-ridge-racer-64-hits.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ridge Racer 64</a>00:21:10 Danny - <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/2025/02/star-wars-episode-i-jedi-power-battles.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jedi Power Battles</a>00:32:23 Ty - New Game Story Concepts00:45:40 Now Playing at <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheFamicast.com</a>00:49:10 Fami-Quiz01:13:39 <a href="https://linktr.ee/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feedback</a>01:18:53 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 286 - FAMI-QUIZ REDUX

Nintendo Switch 2 discussion, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and more! 

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 Intro00:03:02 Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal Discussion01:08:01 Danny - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD01:19:16 JC - New Star GP01:32:20 Ty - Street Fighter 6, Nikke and more01:42:02 Now Playing at <a href="https://www.thefamicast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheFamicast.com</a>01:45:45 Interlude01:46:38 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheFamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 285 - MOUSE TRAP

The crew is back for 2025 to talk magnets in Joy Con

It's a new year and time for the first episode of The Famicast of 2025! This episode features a heavy dose of New Business with games that crew have been enjoying over the winter holidays including Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Palworld, the Donkey Kong Country trilogy and more! Also on the docket, the guys wrap up The Fammies 2024, discuss the latest Switch 2 leaks (it's all about the magnets, baby!) dive into some Anime Trash with Ty and get to some awesome feedback from YOU! 00:00:00 Intro00:02:19 The Fammies 2024 Wrap-up00:07:22 Chotto JAPANews00:20:53 JC - Donkey Kong Country Trilogy00:32:07 Danny - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle00:42:10 Ty - Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster01:09:48 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com01:14:31 Feedback01:20:36 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support!&nbsp; Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 284 - MAGNET MEN

The Famicast's 2024 game awards show!

It's the final episode of the podcast of 2024 and you know what that means - our annual awards show, The Fammies! Join the crew as they reflect on the good, bad and the ugly of what 2024 had to offer in the world of gaming! 00:00:00 Intro00:02:24 1 - Most Played Games of 202400:27:47 2 - Pleasant Surprise of the Year00:35:32 [NON] Ad Break #100:37:35 3 - Biggest Disappointment of the Year00:43:52 4 - TGS 2024 Game of the Year00:50:04 5 - We Really Need to Play More Next Year...of the YEAR!00:57:20 [NON] Ad Break #201:00:05 6 - Indie Game of the Year01:10:35 7 - Best Late 2023 Game01:20:33 8 - Launch Games for Switch 201:32:55 9 - Best Music Track of the Year01:42:50 Best Music Track Medley (Top 5 Tracks)01:45:31 [NON] Ad Break #301:48:39 10 - Our Favorite Games of the Year01:59:53 Outro Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! We hope that you have a safe holiday season and good end to 2024. Here's to 2025! Email: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/thefamicast</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/thefamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thefamicast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefamicast.bsky.social</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheFamicast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/thefamicast</a>

The Famicast 283 - THE FAMMIES 2024

A Nintendo gaming podcast series straight out of Japan!

A gaming podcast recorded in Japan focusing on Nintendo, Japan related gaming events, news and more!