The cherry blossoms may be nearly gone, but spring is still definitely in the air as the crew bring you the latest episode of the show. New Business features some talk on a look at controllers and how customizable ones SHOULD be the future and some more discussion on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Switch 2. After a quick break, the guys come at you with some news including a look at what’s next for Dragon Quest X Online in Japan, how Square Enix’s online title has been a part of The Famicast since the early days and more. Afterwards, the boys close out the show with some feedback and a dash of Ty’s Anime Trash.

Here are some additional articles and videos that we talked about during the show:

NWR - The Famicast - StreetPass on the Streets of Akihabara

The Famicast 6 - Tanooki Onsen 3D (Dragon Quest X Beta Test)

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:43 JC - Street Fighter 6, Meetups in Tokyo

00:22:46 Ty - Game Controller Theory, Ph. D

00:52:53 Danny - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

01:06:17 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:08:10 JAPANews - Dragon Quest X & 15 Years of The Famicast

01:22:18 Feedback

01:25:30 Outro

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It's that time of the week again, and the Famicrew is back for another episode of the podcast! This time, the guys dive into the like of Starship Troopers - Ultimate Bug War on Switch 2, talk some Street Fighter 6 DLC, the latest Game Trial for Nintendo Switch Online in Japan and more. After a quick break, the boys discuss some news, including the Japanese naming conventions of the latest Pokémon. Following that, JC hits everyone (YOU included) with a special quiz before the guys close out the show.

You can check out the quiz for yourself via the link below! It’s only available until April 22, 2026, so please understand! You can always check it out in the video version of the show if need be!

Link to Quiz

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:31 Danny - Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War

00:15:52 Ty - Watch Dogs: Legion, Street Fighter 6

00:31:45 JC - KUUKIYOMI: Consider It! 

00:44:09 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:46:10 JAPANews - Pokémon Japanese Lesson

00:55:41 JAPANews - Switch 2 Firmware Update

01:01:10 JC Presents - The Famicast 15th Anniversary Quiz

01:31:27 Outro

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It's very hard to believe, but The Famicast as a podcast turns 15 as of March 11th (...12th in Japan)! The crew has talked about tons of games and will continue to do so in this episode. Joined by special guest Will from Raccoon City Cinemas, the guys talk about the Japanese version of Resident Evil Requiem (Biohazard Requiem), complete with some regional differences, as well as Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown. After a quick break, the guys reminisce about the show before moving on to a FAKE OR REAL quiz, Feedback and Ty's Anime Trash. Thank you for 15 years! 

If you want a look at some crazy visual novels, be sure to check out Visual Novel Database at the link here.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:33 BIOHAZARD requiem

00:35:39 Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown

00:43:07 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:45:45 The Famicast - 15 Years Later

01:03:18 FAKE OR REAL

01:27:31 Feedback

01:32:30 Outro

Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support for the past 15 years! Here’s to the next 15!

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The world of gaming never sleeps, but hopefully the Famicrew does so they can be fresh for this episode of the show! In New Business, the guys talk about the recent release of the Virtual Boy via the Nintendo Classics on the Nintendo Switch with impressions of the games, replica unit, Virtual Boy Cardboard Version and more! After a short break, the boys get into the latest news! Discussion includes the upcoming GBA non-NSO Pokémon release, the new Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid and more. After some feedback from you, Ty shares his latest gets from the UFO catchers before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:45 Ty - Moonlight Duelists

00:23:51 JC - Life in Japan Mini

00:30:46 Danny & JC - Virtual Boyz

00:51:33 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:53:05 JAPANews - Xenoblade X & Treehouse Live

00:59:35 JAPANews - Pokémon GBA on Switch

01:07:04 JAPANews - New Konami Games in 2026

01:18:03 Feedback

01:29:25 Outro

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It's the first episode AFTER the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase in early February and you can bet your bottom dollar that the crew is here to talk about it! The show opens up with some talk on the Direct - the games, regional differences, what the guys are looking forward to and more! After a quick break, the boys shift over to New Business to talk some Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Console Archives Cool boarders and more.

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:48 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase (Feb. 5, 2026) - Recap

00:45:38 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:02 JC - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

00:58:45 Ty - Achievement Grinding on Mobile

01:12:06 Danny - Console Archives - Cool Boarders

01:25:03 Outro

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The crew is getting back into the swing of things heading into this late January 2026 episode of the show. New Business features discussion on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Super Meat Boy Forever and the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. After a quick break, the boys are back for some news, highlighting the latest Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder upcoming DLC, the Virtual Boy NSO lineup and more. After some feedback from you, Ty shares his latest anime trash before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:03 Ty - Super Meat Boy Forever

00:23:16 JC - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - End Game

00:31:28 Danny - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)

00:45:55 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:20 JAPANews - Mario Galaxy Movie Direct

00:53:40 JAPANews - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabell Park

01:01:15 JAPANews - Virtual Boy NSO Launch Lineup

01:09:04 JAPANews - RE Requiem, GCN NSO Rumors & More

01:16:42 Feedback

01:23:29 Outro

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The guys are back for the first episode of 2026 and they're joined by Genki once again. This time, the crew focuses on what they've been doing over the break which includes discussion on Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2, Watch Dogs: Legion, a visit to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto and a ton more. The show is closed out with some feedback from you and a look at Ty's latest findings from UFO catchers. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:35 Danny & Genki - Nintendo Museum

00:35:43 Genki - Lumines Arise

00:40:20 Ty - Watch Dogs: Legion

00:57:22 JC - The Fammies 2025 Take 2 & Street Fighter 6

01:15:17 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

01:17:20 Feedback

01:23:01 Outro

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It’s that time of the year..THE FAMMIES 2025 is HERE! In this end of the year awards show, the guys talk about the best games of the year, their most played games, best music tracks and more! On top of that, the crew each give the Switch 2 a grade for 2025 and discuss what they are looking forward to in 2026. Thank you for all your support over the year and here’s to a healthy, happy holiday season with plenty of good games with good friends and family. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:41 Top Played Games of 2025

00:31:53 Pleasant Surprise of the Year

00:45:05 Thank You!

00:47:37 Best Nintendo Classic of the Year

00:58:42 Best Music Track of the Year

01:21:38 Best 2025 Music Medley

01:26:01 Game of The Year

01:36:19 Switch 2 Year in Review & 2026 Outlook

01:51:43 Outro

Below, you can find the links for our nominations for Best Music Track of the Year.

• Kirby Air Riders - Japanese Song (link)
• Mario Kart World - Rainbow Road (Full Melody, link)
• Mario Kart World - Boo Cinema (Full Track incl. Intermission, link)
• Donkey Kong Bananza - Breaking Through (Heart of Gold, link)
• Donkey Kong Bananza -Nostalgia Themes (link)
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Fury Green (link)
• Street Fighter 6 - Nihilistic Moment (link)
• Rift of the Necrodancer - Slugger’s Refrain (link)
• Squirrel With A Gun - Break Through Barriers (link)
• Donkey Kong Bananza - Zebra Bananza (link)
• Mario Kart World - Mario Kart World Theme (link)

Ty’s favorite Guilty Gear Tracks of 2022/25

• Guilty Gear Strive - CARPE DIEM (link)
• Guilty Gear Strive - Armor-clad Faith (link)
• Guilty Gear Strive - Extras (link)

Thank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support throughout 2025! Here’s to 2026!

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Only one more episode of The Famicast left after this one, so the boys are bringing the heat! Recorded just hours before the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the crew found some other relevant games to talk about in New Business including the likes of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - Namco Legendary Pack DLC, Battletoads, Mario & Wario and more. After a quick break, the guys come back with a light helping of news discussing some software sales numbers, Nintendo's latest acquisition and a few other tidbits. After some awesome feedback from you, Ty closes out the show with some Anime Trash. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:57 Ty - Battletoads Nintendo Classics & More

00:22:13 JC - Mario & Wario

00:37:24 Danny - Atari 50 - Namco Legendary Pack

00:51:15 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:53:10 JAPANews - Software Sales Update

00:58:01 JAPANews - Nintendo Studios Singapore

01:02:02 JAPANews - Tetris 99, Mario Galaxy Movie & More

01:10:46 Feedback

01:17:17 Outro

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There are only a few more episodes left for 2025 and this time, the guys are bringing the heat once again. Joined by Will from Raccoon City Cinema, the crew dives into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride and Shovel Knight: King of Cards to kick off the show in New Business. After a short break comes the news including discussion on the latest trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the Japan only PlayStation 5 and the lead-up to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. From there, the boys get into some awesome feedback from YOU before closing out the show. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:20 Will - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

00:21:47 Danny / JC - Kirby Air Riders

00:35:14 Shovel Knight: King of Cards

00:46:37 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com

00:48:50 JAPANews - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer

00:56:32 JAPANews - Japan Only PlayStation 5 (coming Nov. 21!)

01:10:10 JAPANews - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

01:16:59 Feedback

01:21:01 Outro

Be sure to follow Will over on his YouTube channel Raccoon City Cinema here!

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