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 Intro

00:02:27 Ty - Donkey Kong 94

00:14:35 Danny - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

00:28:15 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:32:25 JAPANews - Bowser At It Again & So is Reggie

00:51:08 JAPANews - Lotteries, Switch 2 Accessory Compatibility & Pricing

01:19:26 Outro

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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! 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:03 Release Date, Pricing & Region Locking

00:22:33 Hardware & Controllers

00:45:54 Free & Paid Upgrades, GameCube

01:10:16 The Games

01:55:24 Outro

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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!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:10 Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2025 Report (URL)

00:30:54 Ty's Move

00:34:01 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:36:12 JAPANews - Switch Spring Sale & Switch 2 Predictions

01:07:41 Feedback - Switch 2 Predictions from YOU

01:15:17 Ty's Anime Trash: The Unboxing

01:18:05 Outro

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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!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:03:54 JC - TOEM, Iconoclasts

00:18:24 Danny - Indy Jones, Emio - The Smiling Man

00:32:01 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:36:20 JAPANews - NSO Retro Game Removal

00:47:41 JAPANews - Pokémon Legends Z-A

00:54:40 JAPANews - Terminator 2D: No Fate & More

01:08:23 Feedback

01:14:56 Outro

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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