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, and more. Ty shares his latest anime trash before moving on to some feedback from you.

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:40 JC - TOEM

00:16:03 Ty - Project Zomboid and Moving Prep

00:26:57 Danny - Birth and Death of NFL Blitz

00:47:06 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:49:19 JAPANews - February 2025 Game Trial for Japan

00:52:36 JAPANews - eShop Sale, Death of Gold Points, and Game Voucher Update

01:01:15 JAPANews - Switch 2 Controller Patents and Possible Games

01:14:32 Feedback

01:20:25 Outro

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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 Intro

00:01:16 JC - Ridge Racer 64

00:21:10 Danny - Jedi Power Battles

00:32:23 Ty - New Game Story Concepts

00:45:40 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:49:10 Fami-Quiz

01:13:39 Feedback

01:18:53 Outro

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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 Intro

00:03:02 Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal Discussion

01:08:01 Danny - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

01:19:16 JC - New Star GP

01:32:20 Ty - Street Fighter 6, Nikke and more

01:42:02 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:45:45 Interlude

01:46:38 Outro

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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 Intro

00:02:19 The Fammies 2024 Wrap-up

00:07:22 Chotto JAPANews

00:20:53 JC - Donkey Kong Country Trilogy

00:32:07 Danny - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

00:42:10 Ty - Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster

01:09:48 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:14:31 Feedback

01:20:36 Outro

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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 Intro

00:02:24 1 - Most Played Games of 2024

00:27:47 2 - Pleasant Surprise of the Year

00:35:32 [NON] Ad Break #1

00:37:35 3 - Biggest Disappointment of the Year

00:43:52 4 - TGS 2024 Game of the Year

00:50:04 5 - We Really Need to Play More Next Year...of the YEAR!

00:57:20 [NON] Ad Break #2

01:00:05 6 - Indie Game of the Year

01:10:35 7 - Best Late 2023 Game

01:20:33 8 - Launch Games for Switch 2

01:32:55 9 - Best Music Track of the Year

01:42:50 Best Music Track Medley (Top 5 Tracks)

01:45:31 [NON] Ad Break #3

01:48:39 10 - Our Favorite Games of the Year

01:59:53 Outro

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It's the last REGULAR episode of The Famicast of 2024! In this action packed episode in New Business, the boys talk some Nintendo TOKYO, Donkey Kong Land and go into the Palworld update. After a quick break, the crew tackles the latest in the world of JAPANews, discussing Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, 40th anniversary Tetris related tidbits and the upcoming Palworld x Terraria collaboration. After that, the boyz take on a little bit of feedback from you before closing out the show.

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:56 JC - Nintendo TOKYO

00:17:27 Danny - Donkey Kong Land

00:32:53 Ty - Palworld Update & More

00:50:23 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:53:25 JAPANews - Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete

00:57:23 JAPANews - Palworld x Terraria

01:01:53 JAPANews - NES Tetris & Maximus Cup

01:12:54 Feedback

01:15:21 Outro

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The crew is back for another exciting episode of the podcast and there are a lot of things to discuss! The show starts off with some a look at the latest N64 games on Nintendo Switch Online, Dragon Quest III (Switch), Phasmophobia and more! After a short break, the guys bounce back with some news highlighting the upcoming Mother 2/Earthbound convenience store promo, the soon-to-be-open Donkey Kong Country area of Super Nintendo World at USJ and more. Ty brings a healthy helping of trash (check out the video version for that!) before some feedback from you!

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:54 JC - N64 on NSO

00:30:27 Ty - Phasmophobia

00:41:22 Danny - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remaster (Switch)

00:52:06 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:54:00 JAPANews - Mother 2 Campaign

01:00:15 JAPANews - Donkey Kong Country at USJ

01:11:01 JAPANews - New Best Selling Pokémon

01:14:30 Feedback

01:20:00 Outro

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2024 may be winding down, but the game releases have been picking up some steam. In this episode, the guys talk about some of the latest releases (and a few oldies) in New Business including Yakuza Kiwami on Switch, Nikke's 2nd anniversary, Phasmophobia and more. After a short break, the guys come back with a nice helping of news, highlighting the latest Nintendo financials, the latest developments on the Switch successor, Nintendo Music and the upcoming Switch release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The show is closed out with some Anime Trash and feedback from you.

You can find more detailed info from the Nintendo Corporate Management Briefing here.

Members: Danny, JC, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:34 JC - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

00:13:49 Danny - Yakuza Kiwami (Switch)

00:25:29 Ty - Phasmophobia & Nikke 2nd Anniversary

00:48:21 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:50:05 JAPANews - Financials and Switch Successor Rumblings

01:06:09 JAPANews - Nintendo Music

01:16:18 JAPANews - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

01:22:43 Feedback

01:28:50 Outro

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The crew is back after a short break after Tokyo Game Show, and boy, there's quite a bit to talk about. For New Business, the guys give their thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Alarmo, Castlevania Collection (both Dominus and the OG collection) and more. After a short break, the guys come back with some JAPANews, including a look at the next game in the NSO Expansion Pack's library, "other" rumblings from Nintendo and thoughts on Sakurai's last days as a YouTuber. JC opens up his sack for some deals, Ty opens some anime trash all before going into some awesome feedback from you before closing out the show. 

Members: Danny, James, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:13 Danny - Alarmo

00:12:30 JC & Danny - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

00:41:18 Ty - Castlevania Collections, DbD Halloween and More

00:59:56 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:02:00 JAPANews - NSO Expansion Pack NSO October 2024 Update

01:08:47 JAPANews - Super Secret Beta Test

01:13:20 JAPANews - Sakurai's Last YouTube Vid

01:26:05 JC's Fukubukuro of Fabulousness

01:33:27 Ty's Anime Trash: The Unboxing

01:51:37 Feedback

01:57:15 Outro

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Tokyo Game Show 2024 is officially over, but we were in attendance and had a blast! There were tons of booths, crowds of nerds and a lot of games. This episode, the guys are once again joined by Genki to talk about what they played and experienced at Japan's marquee gaming event. Expect talk on Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Metal Gear Solid Δ Snake Eater, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Pro Yakyū Spirits 2024-2025, some awesome indie titles and a whole lot more! For more on our coverage of TGS 2024, be sure to check out our hub page here. 

Members: Danny, Genki, Ty

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:57 Metal Gear Solid Δ Snake Eater

00:12:18 Two Strikes

00:17:14 Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

00:24:43 Dragon Quest III HD-2D

00:30:40 Guilty Gear Strive - Nintendo Switch Edition

00:37:33 Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

00:43:25 Sonic x Shadow Generations

00:49:09 Pia - Explosive Disposal Team

00:55:25 Fantasian: Neo Dimension

01:01:22 Pro Yakyū Spirits 2024-2025

01:05:46 Phantom Blade Zero

01:09:18 Double Dragon Revive

01:14:40 Garou City of the Wolves

01:20:19 TGS 2024 Anecdotes & Wrap-up

01:27:42 Ty's Anime Trash: The Unboxing

01:42:24 Outro

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