The Famicast Archives

New business featuring 3D Sonic the Hedgehog on 3DS, Dark Souls, Project X Zone, Super Meat Boy and more! eShop sales, Nintendo Direct and E3 predictions. Xbone...and what it means for Nintendo in Japan.

New business talking about an old From Software title for PS1, Mortal Kombat, Tomodachi Collection, Pokemon Rumble U and even a little bit of Link's Awakening. Tons of news from Japan, including coverage of the latest Nintendo Direct and other Japan related items. A special announcement at the end of the episode.

FEATURING: New business talking about Keiji Inafune's Guild02 title, Bugs vs. Tanks, Monsters Come out on Friday (the first Guild02 release), Skullgirls, Metal Gear Rising: Revengence and more!The latest news from Japan including NFC Pokemon for the upcoming Pokemon Scramble U Life in Japan is back this month talking about Nomikai (drinking parties), clapping and the guys' experiences at these wonderful events!

FEATURING: New business from the guys include talk about Dragon Quest VII, Spec Ops: The Line, Skulls of the Shogun, Demon's Souls, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Culdcept for the 3DS and more! Gaming news in Japan including the most recent Nintendo Direct conferences and the seemingly "dire" situation Nintendo is in with Wii U. Playstation 2013 Conference - what the future holds for Sony and what it means for Nintendo.

FEATURING: New business from the guys include talk about 3D Space Harrier, ZombiU, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, UFO catchersand more! A beefy Life in Japan shows how some of the members of the Famicrew made it to Japan and ways that you can do the same! Recorded before the most recent Nintendo Direct on January 23, the news consists of Layton talk (both games and some special chocolate!), the demise of the Wii Virtual Console in Japan, Japan's first Wii U eShop demo and more!

FEATURING: Free (kinda) karaoke on Wii U?! Count us in! Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is also in the house! That and more Wii U love with discussions about Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, ZombiU and Tekken Tag 2. Double the Monster Hunter in news and a little bit about the latest update for Dragon Quest X on the Wii. Horrifying Christmas tales of kidnappings in Life in Japan Plus: The Best of 2012 - Japan Edition!

FEATURING: Three-way impressions of Animal Crossing: New Leaf! Ty finally gets a 3DS (XL) and talks about Skullgirls and The Walking Dead! More Japanese games include Fallblox (Crashmo), E.X. Troopers, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy! Plus: Nintendo Directs, Life in Japan, and the state of downloadable games in Nintendo's homeland!

Danny is joined by three members of the 8-4 team (Mark MacDonald, Justin "JJ" Epperson and Brendon Pritchard) for the live event! Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and optimistic thoughts on the upcoming arrival of Wii U. A live call from a listener as well as a very special Life in Japan! Thank you all so much for donating and participating during the live show! If you have any additional questions, you can email us at [email protected] or send us a tweet at @thefamicast

FEATURING: Danny takes over as host and is joined by Daan, Minoru, and that rascal Ty Shughart! Tons of Japanese games, including the new Paper Mario, EX Troopers, Bravely Default, and Project X Zone! Plus: Classics like Willow and Friday the 13th! And: Nintendo Direct coverage, Life in Japan, and Listener Mail!

FEATURING: Rhythm Hunter: HarmoKnight and the ultimate StreetPass puzzle! Learn to play rock-paper-scissors... Japanese style! Ty Shughart emerges from a dark arcade to discuss demos and cat drugs from Tokyo Games Show 2012!