Episodes
The whole gang is here (Danny, JC, Ty and Sai, plus a little extra) for this very special 100th episode of the show! New Business featuring the Splatoon 2 Test Fire, Edgeworth 2, Steamworld Heist, Mischief Makers and more! News touching on the Mana collection coming to Switch (in Japan at least), Mario Kart 8, Media Create Sales, Sonic Forces (woo?) and more! Special guest appearances by founding Fami-father Matt (Zelda talk, yo!) and a special message from Minoru! A look back at the past 100...
Published 03/28/17
Danny, James and Sai are back (RIP in peace Ty) for another episode from the heart of Japan! A razor sharp focused show talking exclusively about the Switch - hardware impressions, hands-on game impressions, UI talk, region free discussion and a whole lot more! We're coming up on episode 100 (coming March 26!)! If you want to be on the show, contact us! As always, if you want your comment, question or complaints read on the air, please email us at
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Published 03/10/17
The Famicrew unites for the latest live episode of the show! New Business featuring 1080 Snowboarding (Wii U VC), Ocarina of Time 3D, Ace Attorney 6, Pokken, Yoshi's Woolly World, Crypt of the NecroDANCER, Pokemon Go and more! A new installment of Life in Japan - bath time, baby (again)! Feedback from you! If you want your comment, question or complaints read on the air, please email us at
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Published 02/24/17
All the guys are back for the latest installment of the show! New Business featuring Fire Emblem Heroes, new Box Boyz, Rainbow Six Siege, Conan: Exiles and more! All the latest news - Switch comments from Kimishima, a Splatoon 2 update, eShop sales and more! Another game of Fake or Real from the mind of Ty! Feedback from you! If you want your comment, question or complaints read on the air, please email us at
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Published 02/11/17
Down a man (RIP Sai!), Danny, JC and Ty press on with the latest from Japan! New Business featuring Axiom Verge, Yoshi's Woolly World, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, GTA V, KI and anime boobs. A break down of all the latest news from Pokemon Go making millions of dollars to the deluge of Fire Emblem releases. A hardware segment focusing on all of the bits of Switch info that has slowly hit the internet over the past week or two. A special JC led segment focusing on Switch related quotes from...
Published 01/28/17
It's the first Famicast of 2017 and the guys are all here to talk about the Switch and all of the latest announcements! The first half of the show, the entire crew dissects the Switch Presentation from January 13 giving their thoughts on the hardware in general, the price, games and more! After a brief train ride, the guys (minus Sai) come back for the public Switch event at Tokyo Big Sight (recorded LIVE via YouTube Live). Danny, JC and Ty talk about Ultra Street Fighter II, Super Bomberman...
Published 01/16/17
The entire crew is back for the last Famicast of 2016! New Business featuring Super Mario Run, Shantae: Half Genie Hero, more Axiom Verge, Megami Meguri, Rhythm Thief, Pokemon and the seemingly awesome Magicians DEAD! Lots of Switch related news, Tank Troopers gets a release date in Japan and more! Another quiz from JC! Be sure to check NWR and/or Twitter for details on how you can play from home! Our most played games of 2016! A special spoiler filled bonus segment all about Rogue One: A...
Published 12/23/16
Sairus takes a break from the show this time, but special guest from The ALT Insider Podcast James Winovich fills in. New Business featuring Axiom Verge, Skyrim mods, Super Punch Out, and a healthy dose of cricket (the game that nobody understands). A decent amount of news ranging from topics like Pokemon sales, Breath of the Wild, Sayonar Hako Boy and more! The triumphant return of Fake or Real! Are you playing with power?! Feedback from you! If you want your comment, question or complaints...
Published 12/09/16
The whole crew gathers for the latest LIVE episode of The Famicast! New Business featuring Famicom Mini, Bases Loaded 2016 (3DS), Resident Evil 1 and 0, Mario Kart 7 and some crazy PC stuff from Ty. The latest news and rumors on the Switch as well as all the latest on non-Switch related Nintendo news. Charts, Famitsu Most Wanted and a special quiz from JC! A bonus segment featuring special guest James Jones of Radio Free Nintendo fame! Feedback from you! If you want your comment, question or...
Published 11/27/16
Danny, JC, Ty and Sai return for another fun filled episode straight out of Japan! New Business featuring Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, tons of zombie games, Overwatch, the Pokemon Sun and Moon demo and a city building game on Steam. News catch up! The guys break down the latest Switch rumors and rumblings as well as other Japan related news (Pokken anyone?). A look at the top most wanted games from Famitsu. Feedback from you! If you want your comment or question read on the air,...
Published 11/11/16
NX no longer! Nintendo Switch was revealed to the world and the guys break down Nintendo's new device! After a brief news flash regarding Monster Hunter, the guys go over the Switch console, controllers and everything else that could be taken from the reveal trailer. Feedback from you! If you want your comment or question read on the air, please email us at
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Published 10/27/16
James and Danny are joined by 8-4 Play all-stars John Ricciardi and Justin "JJ" Epperson for this year's podcast telethon segment for the kids. Danny gets his hands on the recently released Monster Hunter Stories and shares his thoughts on the game with comments and questions from the gang. Feature discussion: What Japan needs from the NX. The crew looks into what games and features will entice Japanese gamers to gravitate toward the upcoming new machine from Nintendo. A special interactive...
Published 10/16/16
The entire Famicrew has returned for the latest and greatest out of Japan! New Business featuring Parascientific Escape, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (arcade edition), The Idolmaster, Monster Hunter Stories (demo), Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and an in depth look at Power Rangers/Super Sentai in Japan! A bit of news covering the recently announced Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer as well as some Pokemon and Pokken tidbits. Another round of Fake or Real and a behind the scenes look...
Published 10/07/16
TGS 2016 hype unicycle? Danny, James and Sairus hit TGS this year. Yay! Before diving head first into TGS, the crew takes a moment to reflect on Mario coming to iOS. "Thank you, Steve!" An in depth look at 3DS titles from TGS - Megami Meguri, Monster Hunter Stories, Puyo Puyo Chronicle, One Piece: Daikaizoku Coliseum, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 and more! A best of the rest of TGS - the guys talk about their favorite non-tendo titles from the show with a little bit of TGS related news afterwards....
Published 09/21/16
Join Danny, JC, Ty and Sai for some in depth discussion about the latest Nintendo Direct - Japan edition! (*recorded before Mario was announced for iOS) An in depth look at EVERYTHING from the Nintendo Direct in Japan - Power Pro Baseball, Megami Meguri, Drancia Saga, Puyo Puyo Chronicle (no "s" here) and a whole lot more! A brief New Business with talk on Killer Instinct, Drancia Saga (3DS), Watch Dogs (Wii U), Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, and Heroes of the Storm! JC Presents the Super Mario...
Published 09/09/16
Boom! Danny, JC, Ty and Sai are back for the last live Famicast of the summer! New Business featuring more Pokemon Go, Wii Fit U, Watch Dogs, No Man's Sky, Overwatch, Skullgirls (mobile), Killer Instinct and more! Japan's Prime Minister makes a guest Nintendo related appearance at the Rio Olympics and Dragon Quest NX recomfirmations in the news. JC Presents both the Super Mario Maker Minute and Super Splat Hour. James outdoes himself this month with an original The Legend of Zelda related...
Published 08/23/16
All the guys are here - Danny, JC, Ty and Sai - for another exciting episode directly from Japan! New Business featuring Pokemon Go, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Super Metroid, Star Fox Zero/Guard, Citizens of Earth and impressions from the Dragon Quest Live Spectacle Tour via Danny! Tons of news including the likes of the Kirby cafe, Yo-kai Watch 3 money hats, another Super Splat Hour and more! A special feature about the "natsukashi," (nostalgic) game rankings according to...
Published 08/10/16
Down a man, Danny, JC and Ty hold down the fort for your latest summer Famicast! New Business featuring Metroid Blast Ball, Citizens of Earth, Shovel Knight, Yu-gi-oh Duel Monsters (f2p 3DS game), Wolfenstein, Killer Instinct and more! James ducks out, but Danny and Ty bring the latest Nintendo related news from Japan (minus NX rumors and Level 5 talk as those stories broke after recording). A JC Presents production of the Super Splat Hour talking about the LAST Splatfest. A PSA about an...
Published 07/28/16
The whole crew, plus a special guest, are back to give you the latest and greatest from Japan! New Business featuring Shovel Knight, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Super Meat Boy, legit GCN Japanese fighters and a break down of how to do in-game tutorials the right way (Thanks, Ty!). A little dab of news followed by a JC Presents production of the Mario Maker Minute and Super Splat Hour. A very special chat with NWR AUS staffer/host of Connectivity Nicholas Bray about his recent...
Published 07/08/16
It's that time of year again - E3! The Famicrew shares their thoughts on all the comings and goings! In depth thoughts and discussion on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! More E3 talk discussing Ever Oasis, Pokemon, BoXBox Boy, and more! JC Presents - Super Splat Hour and some Fami Nontendo favorites from the show! What did you think about Zelda and all of the other E3 goodness? Send us your mail! If you want your comment or question read on the air, please email us at...
Published 06/18/16
The whole crew is back for a short pre-E3 episode focusing mostly on New Business. New Business featuring Overwatch, Killer Instinct, a classic SNES sports game, Super Meat Boy and a bit more on Watch Dogs. A little dab of news. And for some reason a few mentions of Doom 64 throughout the show. Mario Maker Minute and Super Splat Hour. A little bit of feedback from you! As always, if you want your comment or question read on the air, please email us at
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Published 06/11/16
Recorded LIVE via Google Hang Outs on Air, the Famicrew is back again for another episode! New Business featuring Splatoon, Mega Man X3, Super Meat Boy, Watch Dogs (Wii U), Doom, Culcept Revolt and more! Not a lot on the news front, but Teddy Together (Kuma Tomo) releasing in the West (there is no God), a Splaket (Splatoon Market) recap from Sai, charts and a few other interesting tidbits of info. The triumphant return of True or False...er Fake or Real! Feedback from you guys! As always, if...
Published 05/27/16
Coming right back at ya for another fun filled episode, The Famicrew hits the airwaves yet again! New Business featuring closing thoughts on Star Fox Zero and Guard, Friends of Nintendo Bundle (sorry Japan), Catherine and the Overwatch beta. Lots of news including the latest Super Famicom releases on 3DS, Pokemon, Splatoon Amiibo, the Famitsu Awards (money hats!) and more! A special feature looking at movies in Japan. The guys talk about their experiences, oddly translated Japanese titles for...
Published 05/13/16
The Famicrew is back in full - Danny, JC, Ty Sairys. Boom. New Business looking at Splatoon, Nintendoland, Doom (new), Star Fox Zero and the Super Famicom title Sutte Hakkun. The latest news including NX, Zelda Wii U/ NX, Fire Emblem/Animal Crossing on mobile, charts and more! Emails from you regarding some cool Life in Japan topics and more! As always, if you want your comment or question read on the air, please email us at
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Published 04/30/16