The Famicast

There are just a handful of weeks left in 2026, but the Famicrew is here to let you know the latest and greatest straight out of Japan. To kick things off with, the crew discuss the recently heavily discounted Castlevania Anniversary Collection, High Roller Penny, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and the original version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in New Business. After a short break, the guys share the a light bit of true JAPANews with the latest Switch 2 console bundle and the latest on the Zelda 40th anniversary concert for fans in Japan. After some feedback, it’s time for Anime Trash with Ty before the boys close out the show.

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:35 Danny - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)

00:28:28 Ty - High Roller Penny & Castlevanias

01:09:56 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:11:20 JAPANews - Zelda Concert in Japan

01:15:44 JAPANews - Japan Switch 2 Bundle for Holiday Season

01:20:40 Outro

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The biggest gaming event in Japan, Tokyo Game Show 2026, returned once again for another fun event filled with games, sweaty nerds and good times. Joined by Genki for the episode, the crew went to the show, played the games and are here to tell their tales. In this episode, you'll hear some discussion on the Resident Evil remake titles coming to Switch 2, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Stellar Blade on Switch 2 and much, much more!

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Genki | Genki_JPN on Twitter | Genki_Gamer on YouTube

Be sure to check out or TGS 2026 Hub Page here!

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:06 TGS 2026 - FFVII Revelation

00:13:06 TGS 2026 - RE4 Gold Edition on Switch 2

00:20:59 TGS 2026 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

00:29:39 TGS 2026 - Lollipop Chainsaw New Project

00:37:19 TGS 2026 - Mega Man Dual Override

00:42:35 TGS 2026 - Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

00:47:30 TGS 2026 - Stellar Blade on Switch 2

00:57:00 TGS 2026 - Crazy Taxi: World Tour

01:00:38 TGS 2026 - Anecdotes from the Show Floor

01:16:11 Outro

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Two Nintendo Directs not only in one week, but BACK TO BACK?! Yes, that is the reality we are living in here in September 2026. For this episode, the crew, this time joined by Genki as well as Will from Raccoon City Cinema, talk all things Nintendo Direct. The show kicks off with thoughts on The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct from September 8, 2026 followed by some discussion on the regular Nintendo Direct from September 9. With Tokyo Game Show 2026 JUST around the corner, the crew also give you a preview of TGS 2026 letting you know what games you should be excited to hear about from the show floor. After all of that, Ty shares some of his Anime Trash before closing out the show. 

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Genki | Genki_JPN on Twitter | Genki_Gamer on YouTube

Audio Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:29 Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct (Sep. 8, 2026)

00:26:27 Nintendo Direct Reap (Sep. 9, 2026) 

01:08:21 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:10:20 TGS 2026 Preview

01:25:05 Outro

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The guys are back after a long summer break and are here to talk about what they’ve been up to and what you can look forward to in the coming weeks! To kick things off, the guys share some thoughts on Madden NFL 27 on Switch 2, more Marvel TOKON, the unraveling of the mystery of the “Bucket Mouse” from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and more. After a quick break, it’s time for a small snippet of news led by the latest Game Trial in Japan. This is followed up by some great feedback and insights from you before moving into Anime Trash with Ty. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:33 Danny - Madden NFL 27 (Switch 2)

00:13:02 Ty - 2XKO & Zarigani Ichibu

00:38:00 JC - Splatoon Raiders

00:48:20 JC - The Bucket Mouse Explained

01:04:57 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:06:37 JAPANews - August Game Trial for Japan & Others

01:14:25 Feedback

01:26:02 Outro

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There has been ample time to raid and splat, and the boys are back to talk about the good times and games of summer. Kicking off the show, the crew talks about Splatoon Raiders, Resident Evil amiibo, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, some summer adventures and more. After a short break, it’s time for the news which has a healthy dose of Nintendo Classics and a dab of Tetris 99 among other things. The guys get to some feedback from you before diving into the Anime Trash with Ty after which they close out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:53 JC - Splatoon Raiders

00:29:22 Ty - Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls

00:51:30 Danny - Biohazard Requiem Amiibo

00:58:08 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:00:05 JAPANews - August 2026 Virtual Boy Update

01:05:56 JAPANews - August 2026 GameCube Update

01:13:57 JAPANews - Tetris 99 x Splatoon Raiders & More

01:18:49 Feedback

01:24:21 Outro

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The long, hot dog days of summer are officially here in Japan, and outside of sweating buckets, the crew has also been playing some awesome games and are here to tell you all about them. Kicking things off, the boys discuss Rhythm Heaven Groove, some fighting games, some Star Fox follow up, the World Cup, bees and more. After a quick break, it’s time for the news featuring the latest Nintendo Classics update and a tidbit about Alarmo. This is followed by some awesome feedback from you and Anime Trash before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:13 Danny - Rhythm Heave Groove

00:14:16 Ty - Fighting Game Collection

00:30:14 JC - Star Fox & World Cup

00:50:16 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:52:41 JAPANews - July 2026 Nintendo Classics Update

00:58:10 JAPANews - Alarmo Update & More

01:02:59 Feedback

01:05:57 Outro

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The games just keep on coming and the guys are here to talk about, well, not ALL of them, but at least some really good ones. Kicking off the show with New Business, the boys give their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Fox as well as the laid back “idle gameplay” of Idle Devils. After a quick break, the crew dives into the news touching on the summer 2026 Nintendo/Baskin Robbins campaign in Japan, the Splatoon Raiders Direct and much more. After some awesome feedback from you, Ty shares some trash before the guys close out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:00 Danny & JC - Star Fox (2026)

00:28:01 Ty - Idle Devils

00:46:47 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:55 JAPANews - Summer 2026 Baskin Robbins Japan x Animal Crossing

00:51:06 JAPANews - Mario Kart World 1.7.0 Update & Upcoming Games

00:56:39 JAPANews - Splatoon Raiders Direct Recap

01:12:11 Feedback

01:17:05 Outro

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After a packed Nintendo Direct last week, the Famicrew are back to discuss all of the highs and lows of Nintendo's latest presentation. Join the crew for some talk on the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Rhythm Heave Groove, Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance, Stellar Blade and much more! After closing out talk on the Direct, the guys get to a little bit of feedback from you fine folks before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:27 Non-tendo Directs

00:16:44 June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct Recap

01:02:58 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:05:30 Feedback

01:13:49 Outro

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The rainy season has struck Japan, but the guys are staying dry and playing some cool games to boot. To kick off the show with New Business, the crew discuss Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Guilty Gear Strive’s latest update, Pictonico and more. After a quick break, it’s time for the JAPANews where boys talk about the latest Nintendo Music update, the next N64 Classic game coming to NSO and the upcoming Call of Duty, now with a legal obligation to appear on a Nintendo console. From there, it’s time for feedback before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:17 JC (& Danny) - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

00:29:57 Ty - Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 & SF6

00:52:04 Danny - Pictonico

01:00:09 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:02:15 JAPANews - DK64 Cometh

01:08:45 JAPANews - Nintendo Music Update

01:14:24 (Non)JAPANews - Call of Duty Back on Nintendo in 2026

01:22:03 Feedback

01:28:48 Outro

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The Fami-curse struck again, but the crew is back to talk about all of the latest and greatest in the world of gaming, plus a little extra. To kick off New Business, the guys get into Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the Nintendo Switch 2 and also talk about Stellaris. After a quick break, the boys dive into the news discussing the latest Star Fox Direct, the recent additions to the Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics lineup and the recently announced Nintendo/Intelligent Systems mobile app, Pictonico. From there, the crew tackles some feedback and Ty dives into some Anime Trash (TM) before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:24 Danny - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)

00:15:58 Ty - Stellaris, Phasmophobia & Nikke

00:43:25 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:46:45 JAPANews - Star Fox Direct

01:07:59 JAPANews - May 2026 Virtual Boy Update

01:11:35 JAPANews - Pictonico

01:14:34 Feedback

01:19:13 Outro

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