The guys are back for one more show before heading off on summer break! New Business is filled with discussions on Donkey Kong Bananza, WWE 2K25 on Switch 2, questionable decisions by Microsoft and more. After a quick break, it's time for the news. Topics discussed here are the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program, mouse support on SNES Nintendo Classics, LEGO Game Boy and last week's Pokémon Presents. After some feedback from you lovely folks, Ty digs into some Anime Trash before the guys close out the show.

*Note* This episode was recorded BEFORE the July 31, 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:24 JC - Donkey Kong Bananza

00:44:19 Danny - WWE 2K25

00:56:28 Ty - Vampire Survivors & Microsoft in the News

01:11:27 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:12:48 JAPANews - NSO Playtest Program

01:16:02 JAPANews - Mario Paint & Mouse Controls

01:22:47 JAPANews - LEGO Game Boy

01:25:13 JAPANews - Pokémon Friends

01:32:42 Outro

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Right on the eve of the next big Nintendo Switch 2 release, the guys are back to bring you the latest and greatest from Japan. For New Business, the crew talk about Switch 2 and how a certain member managed to get a system with the help of his parents (no shame in it!). After a quick break, the crew talks about the latest rumblings about Donkey Kong hitting the big screen in his own movie as well as take a look at the top selling games on the Japanese eShop for the first half of 2025. After some feedback from you fine folks, the boys close out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:27 JC - Switch 2 Get

00:35:22 Ty - DbD Anniversary & More

00:47:41 Danny - Super Mario Strikers

00:59:06 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:01:15 JAPANews - Drag x Drive & Zelda Movie Updates

01:07:55 JAPANews - New DK Movie Update & DK Series Talk

01:11:07 JAPANews - Japan eShop Download Rankings (First Half 2025)

01:16:58 Feedback

01:20:11 Outro

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The crew is back for the first "normal" episode of the show in quite some time. Kicking things off with New Business, the boys talk about GameCube titles on the Switch 2, Vampire Survivors, a Dead by Daylight update and more. After a quick break, it's time for the news where the guys discuss the changes to the My Nintendo Store lotteries in Japan, the next GameCube game coming to Nintendo Classics and Drag x Drive. After some feedback from you lovely folks, the crew closes out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:07 Danny - GCN on Switch 2

00:20:22 Ty - Vampire Survivors & More

00:34:30 JC - RIP Switch 2 Hopes & Dreams

00:45:44 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:15 JAPANews - Switch 2 My Nintendo Store Lottery #5 in Japan

00:53:07 JAPANews - Drag x Drive Release Date

01:01:14 JAPANews - Super Mario Strikers Available NOW

01:05:15 Feedback

01:16:15 Outro

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The Switch 2 is in the house and the boys are here to talk all about it! Danny and friend of the show Genki_JPN have the console and share their thoughts on the launch, the games, language locking, backwards compatibility and more. After a short break, the crew comes back to cover the LIVE Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct! Watch along with the guys for a good time at what will hopefully be an awesome game on the Switch 2. Ty shares some Anime Trash (TM) before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:59 Switch 2 Launch & Japan Only Console

00:20:52 Mario Kart World

00:37:18 Unfair Premiums & Misrepresentations Act & More Impressions

00:56:27 Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Live Reactions

01:20:43 Outro

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The podcast is back and on Switch 2 Launch Eve, no less! While none of the crew have a Switch 2 at the time of the recording, the guys take this episode to take a look back on the Nintendo Switch 1 - the Japan only preview event at Tokyo Big Sight, the days leading up to launch and the launch itself. After taking a trip down memory lane, it's time to take a look at what games and/or features have pushed the guys over the edge, in getting a Switch 2. Or in the case of Ty, what is going to make him want to get one. After diving into some Anime Trash, the guys close out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:49 Switch 1 Retrospective - The Lead Up

00:23:16 Switch 1 Retrospective - Launch

00:31:19 Switch 1 Retrospective - Switch Get & Most Played

00:45:02 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:00 Switch 1 Retrospective - Feedback & The Future of Switch 2

01:25:15 Outro

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The guys are joined by friend of the show Genki_JPN to delve into the world of gaming in Japan! To kick things off, Ty and Genki share their thoughts on EVO Japan 2025 while JC talks about F-Zero in REAL LIFE on the streets of Tokyo and the recently released (on the NSO Expansion Pack at least) Killer Instinct Gold. After a short break, Genki talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 marketing blitz happening in Tokyo right now followed by the crew sharing their thoughts on the future of Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials. The crew dives into some listener mail directly from one of you fine folks all touching on the topic of Nintendo Switch Online retro and the Virtual Console. Ty brings the goods with a new Anime Trash unboxing before the boys close out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:13 Ty & Genki - EVO Japan 2025

00:18:59 JC - F-Zero IRL & Killer Instinct Gold

00:45:47 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:47:55 JAPANews - Switch 2 Marketing in Tokyo

01:09:41 JAPANews - NSO Game Trials in Switch 2 Era

01:22:41 Feedback - NSO Retro vs Virtual Console

01:39:09 Outro

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After a Golden break, the boys are back with another episode of the show. To kick things off with New Business, the boys talk about the Virtual Game Card & Switch 20.0.0(1) update, potential GameCube releases on the NSO Expansion Pack, Xenoblade Chronicles X flying skells and Cotton 100%. After a quick break, the crew talks about Mario Kart World, Switch 2 lottery winning percentages in Japan a quick look at EVO Japan 2025 and more. Before closing out the show, Ty opens up some Anime Trash and the guys get to some great feedback from you!

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:53 JC - Virtual Game Cards & Potential GCN NSO

00:30:02 Danny - Xenoblade Chronicles X - Flying Skells, baby!

00:34:55 Cotton 100% & EVO Japan Preview

00:59:57 Now Playing on TheFamicast.com

01:02:45 JAPANews - Mario Kart World

01:09:41 JAPANews - Switch 2 Lottery Winning Percentages & Feedback

01:23:06 Outro

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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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