The Famicast ⛄️
@thefamicast.bsky.social
A podcast, YouTube channel and website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo!
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The Famicast 309 - GOOD LORD THAT THING IS BACK
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
The Famicast 309 - GOOD LORD THAT THING IS BACK is live on all fronts, audio and video! Tune in to hear the guys talk FFVII Remake on Switch 2, Super Meat Boy Forever, Metroid Prime 4, the Virtual Boy NSO launch lineup and much more!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
ICYMI - It's been a long time coming, but starting next week, fans looking for a Switch 2 in Japan via the My Nintendo Store will no longer have to deal with lotteries. This includes the Mutli-language system, too!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/swit...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/swit...
Switch 2 (JPN & Multi-language) First-Come, First-Served Sales Starting Feb. 6 at My Nintendo Store
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
ICYMI - It's been a long time coming, but starting next week, fans looking for a Switch 2 in Japan via the My Nintendo Store will no longer have to deal with lotteries. This includes the Mutli-language system, too!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/swit...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/swit...
ICYMI - Our boy @dannybiv.bsky.social finally has his review up for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (aka OLD lol)! You can check it out below:
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/fina...
WATCH: youtu.be/_qaRWnZiYj8
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/fina...
WATCH: youtu.be/_qaRWnZiYj8
January 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM
ICYMI - Our boy @dannybiv.bsky.social finally has his review up for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (aka OLD lol)! You can check it out below:
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/fina...
WATCH: youtu.be/_qaRWnZiYj8
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/fina...
WATCH: youtu.be/_qaRWnZiYj8
The Famicast 309 - GOOD LORD THAT THING IS BACK is live on all fronts, audio and video! Tune in to hear the guys talk FFVII Remake on Switch 2, Super Meat Boy Forever, Metroid Prime 4, the Virtual Boy NSO launch lineup and much more!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
The Famicast 309 - GOOD LORD THAT THING IS BACK
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:26 AM
The Famicast 309 - GOOD LORD THAT THING IS BACK is live on all fronts, audio and video! Tune in to hear the guys talk FFVII Remake on Switch 2, Super Meat Boy Forever, Metroid Prime 4, the Virtual Boy NSO launch lineup and much more!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
We'll be starting here shortly!
The Famicast 309 is coming at ya LIVE in a little over 24 hours! Tune in to hear the crew talk about Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2, Super Meat Boy Forever, Metroid Prime 4 and the latest news including the upcoming Mario Wonder Update, Galaxy Movie and more!
youtube.com/live/YaE2OsH...
youtube.com/live/YaE2OsH...
January 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
We'll be starting here shortly!
The Famicast 309 is coming at ya LIVE in a little over 24 hours! Tune in to hear the crew talk about Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2, Super Meat Boy Forever, Metroid Prime 4 and the latest news including the upcoming Mario Wonder Update, Galaxy Movie and more!
youtube.com/live/YaE2OsH...
youtube.com/live/YaE2OsH...
January 27, 2026 at 11:22 AM
The Famicast 309 is coming at ya LIVE in a little over 24 hours! Tune in to hear the crew talk about Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2, Super Meat Boy Forever, Metroid Prime 4 and the latest news including the upcoming Mario Wonder Update, Galaxy Movie and more!
youtube.com/live/YaE2OsH...
youtube.com/live/YaE2OsH...
ICYMI - We took a look at the latest update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Nintendo Switch 2! The game was already pretty solid, but this improves it even more.
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/donk...
WATCH: youtu.be/i3lbeRWXwnk
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/donk...
WATCH: youtu.be/i3lbeRWXwnk
January 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM
ICYMI - We took a look at the latest update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Nintendo Switch 2! The game was already pretty solid, but this improves it even more.
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/donk...
WATCH: youtu.be/i3lbeRWXwnk
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/donk...
WATCH: youtu.be/i3lbeRWXwnk
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Please enjoy this nearly three seconds of footage from the original Mother 3, newly captured off of a tape we're working with
January 17, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Please enjoy this nearly three seconds of footage from the original Mother 3, newly captured off of a tape we're working with
Our first podcast of 2026, The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM is live on all fronts! Joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social, check it out for discussion on the Nintendo Museum, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2, Lumines Arise, Watch Dogs: Legion and more!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Our first podcast of 2026, The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM is live on all fronts! Joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social, check it out for discussion on the Nintendo Museum, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2, Lumines Arise, Watch Dogs: Legion and more!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
ICYMI - Uh-oh. The only English language Power Pro Baseball game on the market is going to be delisted at the end of this month! More details here:
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/wbsc...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/wbsc...
WBSC Power Pros Being Delisted Jan. 30
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 AM
ICYMI - Uh-oh. The only English language Power Pro Baseball game on the market is going to be delisted at the end of this month! More details here:
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/wbsc...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/wbsc...
We'll be kicking things off here shortly!
Our first podcast of 2026 is under 24 hours away. We'll be joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social to talk about lots of fun stuff - Nintendo Museum, Watch Dogs: Legion, Lumines Arise, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 and more!
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
January 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
We'll be kicking things off here shortly!
Our first podcast of 2026 is under 24 hours away. We'll be joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social to talk about lots of fun stuff - Nintendo Museum, Watch Dogs: Legion, Lumines Arise, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 and more!
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Our first podcast of 2026 is under 24 hours away. We'll be joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social to talk about lots of fun stuff - Nintendo Museum, Watch Dogs: Legion, Lumines Arise, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 and more!
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
We're just a few days away from a killer collab in Japan - Dragon Quest x McDonald's! To find out about the upcoming food, drinks and cool merch, check out our handy article here:
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/drag...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/drag...
Dragon Quest x McDonald’s Japan Campaign Starts Jan. 7
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
We're just a few days away from a killer collab in Japan - Dragon Quest x McDonald's! To find out about the upcoming food, drinks and cool merch, check out our handy article here:
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/drag...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/drag...
It's just a few days away from an official English release, but if you're thinking about picking up #SuikaGamePlanet on the Switch or Switch 2, you'd better check out our review to see if it's worth it!
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
WATCH: youtu.be/zDS69tOcRac
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
WATCH: youtu.be/zDS69tOcRac
January 2, 2026 at 4:51 AM
It's just a few days away from an official English release, but if you're thinking about picking up #SuikaGamePlanet on the Switch or Switch 2, you'd better check out our review to see if it's worth it!
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
WATCH: youtu.be/zDS69tOcRac
READ: www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
WATCH: youtu.be/zDS69tOcRac
What an accomplishment for a great game! Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 has sold over 1 million units! Not only that, but the game is 50% off on the Japanese eShop until mid January. More details here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/powe...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/powe...
Power Pros 2024-2025 Tops 1 Million Units
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
What an accomplishment for a great game! Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 has sold over 1 million units! Not only that, but the game is 50% off on the Japanese eShop until mid January. More details here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/powe...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/powe...
That's a wrap on the podcast for 2025! Be sure to check out our latest, The Famicast 307 - THE FAMMIES 2025! The crew talks about their favorite games, the best Nintendo Classics, music and much more. Enjoy and thank you for another awesome year!
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
The Famicast 307 - THE FAMMIES 2025
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
That's a wrap on the podcast for 2025! Be sure to check out our latest, The Famicast 307 - THE FAMMIES 2025! The crew talks about their favorite games, the best Nintendo Classics, music and much more. Enjoy and thank you for another awesome year!
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
Suika Game Planet just came out TODAY and we got some hands on gameplay showing off the new mechanics. You can check that out in our gameplay vid here:
#SuikaGamePlanet #NintendoSwitch2 #スイカゲーム
youtu.be/2GJmBXd45LQ
#SuikaGamePlanet #NintendoSwitch2 #スイカゲーム
youtu.be/2GJmBXd45LQ
Suika Game Planet | Direct Feed Gameplay | Nintendo Switch 2
YouTube video by The Famicast
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December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Suika Game Planet just came out TODAY and we got some hands on gameplay showing off the new mechanics. You can check that out in our gameplay vid here:
#SuikaGamePlanet #NintendoSwitch2 #スイカゲーム
youtu.be/2GJmBXd45LQ
#SuikaGamePlanet #NintendoSwitch2 #スイカゲーム
youtu.be/2GJmBXd45LQ
We are starting up here momentarily!
Our end of the year show, The Fammies 2025, is coming at ya in about 24 hours! Be sure to tune in for some fun antics, talk on great games, the best music, best NSO retro titles, a Switch 2 year in review, and much more!
#NintendoSwitch2 #Awards
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#NintendoSwitch2 #Awards
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The Famicast 307 - THE FAMMIES 2025
YouTube video by The Famicast
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December 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We are starting up here momentarily!
Our end of the year show, The Fammies 2025, is coming at ya in about 24 hours! Be sure to tune in for some fun antics, talk on great games, the best music, best NSO retro titles, a Switch 2 year in review, and much more!
#NintendoSwitch2 #Awards
youtube.com/live/r-wcfUc...
#NintendoSwitch2 #Awards
youtube.com/live/r-wcfUc...
The Famicast 307 - THE FAMMIES 2025
YouTube video by The Famicast
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December 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Our end of the year show, The Fammies 2025, is coming at ya in about 24 hours! Be sure to tune in for some fun antics, talk on great games, the best music, best NSO retro titles, a Switch 2 year in review, and much more!
#NintendoSwitch2 #Awards
youtube.com/live/r-wcfUc...
#NintendoSwitch2 #Awards
youtube.com/live/r-wcfUc...
ICYMI - Suika Game Planet, the follow up to the original Suika Game, is coming out this week on Switch 1 & Switch 2!
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
Suika Game Planet Releasing December 18
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
ICYMI - Suika Game Planet, the follow up to the original Suika Game, is coming out this week on Switch 1 & Switch 2!
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/suik...
The Famicast 306 - SUCK MY DLC YOU PUCK MAN is live on all fronts! Check out the show to hear about regional differences in Battletoads, some chat on Mario & Wario, Atari 50, a Japan sales data recap and more!
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
The Famicast 306 - SUCK MY DLC YOU PUCK MAN
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The Famicast 306 - SUCK MY DLC YOU PUCK MAN is live on all fronts! Check out the show to hear about regional differences in Battletoads, some chat on Mario & Wario, Atari 50, a Japan sales data recap and more!
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/the-...
A bunch of cool #Metroid merch, a digital booklet for Prime 4, a dope figure (pre-order) and some other cool stuff have dropped in Japan! I mean, just look at that ARM CANON PILLOW for crying out loud!
More details, including pricing and availability, here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/metr...
More details, including pricing and availability, here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/metr...
December 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A bunch of cool #Metroid merch, a digital booklet for Prime 4, a dope figure (pre-order) and some other cool stuff have dropped in Japan! I mean, just look at that ARM CANON PILLOW for crying out loud!
More details, including pricing and availability, here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/metr...
More details, including pricing and availability, here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/12/metr...
Starting up here momentarily!
The next episode of the podcast is coming in less than 24 hours! No Metroid Prime 4 talk, unfortunately, but expect discussions on some recent Nintendo Classics with Battletoads and Mario & Wario, and some chat on Atari 50's Namco DLC, sales numbers and much more!
youtube.com/live/IxP04qj...
youtube.com/live/IxP04qj...
The Famicast 306 - LIVE
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 game...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Starting up here momentarily!
The next episode of the podcast is coming in less than 24 hours! No Metroid Prime 4 talk, unfortunately, but expect discussions on some recent Nintendo Classics with Battletoads and Mario & Wario, and some chat on Atari 50's Namco DLC, sales numbers and much more!
youtube.com/live/IxP04qj...
youtube.com/live/IxP04qj...
The Famicast 306 - LIVE
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 game...
youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The next episode of the podcast is coming in less than 24 hours! No Metroid Prime 4 talk, unfortunately, but expect discussions on some recent Nintendo Classics with Battletoads and Mario & Wario, and some chat on Atari 50's Namco DLC, sales numbers and much more!
youtube.com/live/IxP04qj...
youtube.com/live/IxP04qj...
It was awesome to meet ya in person, and fun to put this one together!
There is a new Patreon exclusive @thefamicast.bsky.social special episode with me on as a guest talking about my time in Japan last month. It was a good hour and a half talking about the great holiday I had.
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www.patreon.com/posts/famich...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
It was awesome to meet ya in person, and fun to put this one together!
A Super Mario Galaxy campaign is kicking off at 7-Eleven in Japan this week! We break down all of the merch that will be available in our handy article here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/11/supe...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/11/supe...
Super Mario Galaxy x 7-Eleven Campaign, Ichiban Kuji Lottery Starts Nov. 27
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A Super Mario Galaxy campaign is kicking off at 7-Eleven in Japan this week! We break down all of the merch that will be available in our handy article here:
www.thefamicast.com/2025/11/supe...
www.thefamicast.com/2025/11/supe...